By: Jhoemz Vercide | From One More Chance in 2008 to A Second Chance in 2015, is ‘A Last Chance’ finally happening this year? Are Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz reunion in a new movie in the works? Last Valentine’s day, February 14, 2020, on-screen partner Alonzo and Cruz have surprised their fans when they performed a live script reading of the 2014 hit movie “That Thing Called Tadhana” during the outdoor film screening event of Art Fair Philippines in Makati City. Fans were thrilled as the two prized actors of ABS-CBN read the lines of Mace and Anthony,...

April 28, 2022 -- Vengeance is returning to Gotham.  Warner Bros. Pictures made that revelation plus a couple of first-look debuts during the studio’s presentation April 26 at CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners held this year in Las Vegas.   “The Batman” Sequel   Warner announced that director Matt Reeves has begun scripting a sequel to “The Batman,” which he and Dylan Clark would also return to produce.  The news comes on the heels of the current film passing the $750 million mark at the global box office.  The announcement was made  by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner...

Filipino music icon AEGIS is set to stage a concert that aims to capture the spirit of the holiday season.   Dubbed AEGIS: The Christmas Bonus Concert, the year-end celebration marks the first time that the OPM stars will be serenading their fans with Christmas-themed songs as well as their career-spanning Greatest Hits set.   The concert will take place on December 20, 2023, from 8:00 p.m. onwards, at the Theatre At Solaire in Paranaque City, Metro Manila.    Backed by an orchestra and rendered with intricate arrangements that elevate the experience of listening to AEGIS live, the concert finds...

When was the last time you visited your local playground? Ever since we gained access to digital entertainment and education, there has been less active play among kids and families. Even if they tried, many public areas dedicated to play are poorly maintained. So, if outside is unsafe, and there is an abundance of entertainment at their fingertips, it’s no wonder families prefer their children to stay indoors.    As playgrounds lose children, we lose a bit of our culture. Some of our favorite Filipino games were invented in streets and local parks. As less and less kids play outside...

The podcast landscape in the Philippines is evolving, with video transforming what was once a primarily audio-only medium. With video formats, podcasts are becoming richer and more immersive experiences, and Filipino creators are rapidly adapting to this shift. On Spotify, the number of Filipino creators publishing video podcasts has grown nearly 4x in the past year, fueled by listeners craving content that feels more real and expressive. In fact, the Philippines is in the top 3 APAC video podcast markets for Spotify.   “More than just a feature, we’re seeing Filipino creators embrace video as a natural extension of the...