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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.

2026 Puregold CinePanalo offers biggest grants ever: PhP5M for full-length, PhP200K for student short films
It’s all systems go for Puregold CinePanalo 2026, which is offering hefty production grants—the largest ever in Philippine film festival history—to this year’s participants, both professional and student filmmakers.

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.

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’.

‘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.

Puregold Channel’s ‘Si Sol at si Luna’ — The Series That Hits Different
Following the breakout digital hits ‘My Plantito’ and ‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’, Puregold Channel has stepped confidently into the realm of cinematic-scale storytelling with its newest offering: ‘Si Sol at Si Luna’.

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.

TBA Studios officially begins production on historical film ‘Quezon’
TBA Studios has announced that its highly-anticipated biographical historical movie “Quezon” is set for production this year with a target theatrical release later this year.

Filipino film ‘Sunshine’ an official entry to the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
Antoinette Jadaone’s Sunshine makes its way to the 75th Berlin International Film Festival under the Generation 14plus program.
The Eraserheads film ‘Combo On The Run’ premieres nationwide on March 21
Maria Diane Ventura’s documentary feature film provides an unflinching portrait of the country’s most successful band of all time.

Three of the Best Forces in Philippine Cinema Gather in 'Uninvited'
Catch the powerhouse ensemble cast, Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, and the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in the upcoming thrilling Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry, ‘Uninvited,’ showing starting December 25.

Swan Lake ballet concert film to mesmerize audiences via SM Cinema IMAX
Swan Lake, the classic tale about a young princess that transforms into a swan, is set to capture the hearts of moviegoers in the country as SM Cinema brings the acclaimed ballet concert filmed at the Paris Opera to IMAX theaters.