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Film Academy of the Philippines Reveals Official PH Oscars Shortlist
The Film Academy of the Philippines announces the official shortlist of movies being considered as Philippine submission for the Best International Feature Film Category at the 98th Academy Awards.

Puregold CinePanalo’s ‘Pushcart Tales’ to light up the screen at Thailand’s Pattaya Film Festival
Sigrid Bernardo’s ‘Pushcart Tales’, from the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, has been selected as an official entry to the Thailand’s Pattaya Film Festival 2025.

Sine Kabataan film ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ sheds light on trans struggles
Sine Kabataan entry ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ brings to light a raw and timely story about survival, chosen family, and the trans community’s fight for dignity in the Philippines.

Rolling Stone Philippines Celebrates July 2025 Issue With Inaugural State of Affairs Event
Rolling Stone Philippines celebrated the launch of its State of Affairs issue with the inaugural ‘Rolling Stone Philippines: The State of Affairs’ with ZYN, a new platform for bold conversations with key figures in local art, film, mass media, policy, and education.

Zaijian Jaranilla and Jane Oineza’s controversial love scene to air in episode 10 of ‘Si Sol at si Luna’
As Puregold’s hit digital series heads toward its most daring episode yet, the story of Sol (Zaijian Jaranilla) and Luna (Jane Oineza) rises to a new level of emotional and narrative complexity.

Annika Co leads coming-of-age Sine Kabataan 8 finalist ‘Blooming!’
Annika Co is the lead actress in ‘Blooming!’, a Sine Kabataan 8 short film entry directed by Ronnie Ramos and co-written by Jo Ramos, based on a story by Albert Saludaga.

GMA Pictures’ ‘P77’ in theaters beginning July 30
This July 30, viewers should prepare to have their worst nightmares come to life as GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs bring ‘P77,’ a psychological horror film that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

Rihanna shares her excitement over ‘Smurfs’ ahead its release
Rihanna is "super-inspired” by independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty and very empathetic Smurfette. "Smurfs" opens only in cinemas July 16.

Filipino filmmaker JT Trinidad’s ‘Honey, My Love, So Sweet’ to world premiere at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival
Coming-of-age in a decaying Manila cinema: New Filipino voice JT Trinidad enters Locarno.

Puregold Channel’s ‘Si Sol at si Luna’ rides on the momentum as viewers clamor for more episodes each week
In a previous episode of Puregold Channel’s hit digital series, viewers felt the thrill of anticipation as Sol (Zaijian Jaranilla) and Luna (Jane Oineza) finally opened up to each other.

Internationally Acclaimed ’Song of the Fireflies’ Makes Glowing Philippine Cinema Homecoming this June 25
After lighting up hearts in Hollywood, Song of the Fireflies is finally flying home for its most awaited homecoming to Philippine cinemas. Carrying with it a luminous story of resilience, hope, and the power of dreams, this award-winning film is set to move and uplift Filipino audiences starting June 25, 2025.

Beyond Sol and Luna: How the characters quietly shape Puregold Channel’s digital series
“No one goes through life or love completely alone.” This priceless affirmation uplifts the spirit of a multitude of viewers who spend precious time and heartfelt sentiments on Puregold Channel’s hit digital series ‘Si Sol at si Luna’.

Argel Saycon joins thriller ‘Lip Sync Assassin’
Star Magic actor Argel Saycon is set to captivate audiences with his latest role in Jon Galvez’s short film, ‘Lip Sync Assassin’.

The Cast of ‘Superman’ to visit the Philippines on June 19
Look up! ‘Superman’ filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran and star David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan to visit the Philipines on June 19 ahead the DC Studios’ film’s summer release from Warner Bros. Pictures.

‘Agapito’ Trailer: Band of Pinsetters Lead Sole Filipino Short Film Entry in Cannes
Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero’s short film 'Agapito' has debuted its first trailer after premiering in the Short Film Competition at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this May.

QCinema introduces the 2025 batch of QCShorts filmmakers
With a larger production grant and record-breaking 285 submissions from Filipino filmmakers around the globe, the QCinema International Film Festival presents the six new projects selected for the 2025 QCShorts program.

Not Super. Not Heroes. Not Giving Up: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is Now Showing in Cinemas
“Thunderbolts*”, the highly anticipated, highly chaotic, and highly unlikely ensemble film closing Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Former villains and assassins take center stage as the MCU answers, 'Now that the Avengers are gone, who will protect Earth?’

Everything About Its Adaptation: How Direk Real Florido Made the Filipino Version of the Widely Adapted Argentine Romantic Comedy
Everything About My Wife, directed by Real Florido and written by Rona Co, is a powerhouse collaboration between CreaZion Studios, and GMA Pictures. With such a strong lineup of producers, one might wonder: what is it about this story that brought these studios together? This beloved rom-com has been adapted in different languages and countries worldwide such as Italy, Mexico, India, Chile, Vietnam, South Korea, and Spain.

Spring Film Festival returns to Shangri-La Plaza to welcome the Lunar New Year
Catch 4 must-see Chinese films at the Red Carpet Cinemas starting from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.
Puregold CinePanalo 2025 promises “Bigger Dreams, Bolder Visions” following the unveiling of this year’s entries
With a fresh group of contenders and their entries riding on the momentum of last year’s hugely successful festival, Puregold CinePanalo is fast turning out to be a hotly anticipated event in the local film industry’s calendar.