Embarking on its 8th edition, the 2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan (WMFT) is thrilled to announce the opening of its Showcase applications, accepting submissions until May 25th. Scheduled to unfold from October 11th to 13th across three stages at Taipei's premier musical venue, this year's event promises to build upon the resounding success of previous years.  Notably, artists from last year's festival are invited to perform at renowned showcase festivals worldwide this year, including Colours Of Ostrava (CZ), Tallinn Music Week (EE), Seoul Music Week (KR), and beyond, thereby etching a new chapter for diverse music on the global stage....

A franchise that had moviegoers weeping for Caesar, rooting for Koba on his quest for revenge, and debating over whose side to cheer for, the Planet of the Apes trilogy made a name for itself for its rich and seamless world-building. Masterfully tying together big themes of ethical scientific experimentation, human extinction, and end-of-life redemption, the films Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), beautifully brought the audiences on a journey that did not skimp on top-notch action, thought-provoking dialogues, and a...

It’s full-on war, betrayal, and sacrifice in the latest episode of Shōgun. From cannons butchering mighty samurais, a brutal ambush in the woods, to a lethal stroke of katana to end a violent regime, every life lost in Shōgun pushes the story forward and is never in vain.   And it’s only going to get bloody from here.   SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t seen the latest episodes of Shōgun or any episode for that matter (if you plan to binge-watch the series once all episodes are available), we suggest you stop reading here. But if you think a little...

Imaginations literally run wild in the world of “IF,” where everyone’s imaginary friends become not-so-imaginary. Check out the whimsical characters of this fun world, featuring actors such as George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Steve Carell, Blake Lively, Matt Damon, and more.   About IF   From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends – and what she does with that superpower – as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Korean culture as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) proudly presents the highly anticipated “K-Culture Next Door: 2024 Korea Festival”! This year, the festival returns bigger and better, spanning two exciting locations: SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 4-5 and SM Seaside City Cebu, the Mountain Wing Atrium and Skyhall on June 15-16.  As we continue celebrating 75 years of friendship between Korea and the Philippines, the theme "K-Culture Next Door" symbolizes the close connection between our two nations! Just like neighbors who are a ‘doorbell’...