Author: Flow Galindez

The much-awaited “Kapuso Countdown to 2025: Isa sa Puso” is set to illuminate the New Year with a grand celebration showcasing the brightest Kapuso stars and P-pop idols. The live event will take place on December 31, starting at 10:30 PM, at Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia. Admission is free, making it the perfect way to welcome 2025. Ruru Madrid, returning as Lolong in the upcoming season of Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan, will host this year’s festivities, featuring electrifying musical performances for audiences of all ages. The star-studded lineup includes Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Bianca Umali, Christian…

here is truly a miracle and wonder in cinema. After forty-two years, Elsa, along with the people of Cupang, returns to the big screen in the reimagining of the movie classic “Himala,” directed by National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal. Coincidentally, Isang Himala, the musical adaptation, also takes center stage at the Manila Film Festival, now helmed by award-winning director Pepe Diokno. National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee, the original screenwriter, returns as co-writer of this adaptation alongside Diokno. Everyone knows the story of Cupang—a town believed to be cursed, until it is drastically transformed by a young…

The wait is finally over! Wicked is inviting fans and moviegoers to immerse themselves in the magic with special sing-along screenings arriving in the Philippines on January 8. Get ready to sing along to the film’s most iconic hits, including “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” After enchanting audiences for over two decades as one of the most beloved stage musicals, Wicked finally makes its highly anticipated leap to the big screen. Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), this first chapter of a two-part film celebrates the untold story of the witches of Oz. Emmy, Grammy, and…

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars fans in Bonifacio High Street were delighted last December 21, 2024 when local musicians from Banda San Jose surprised them with an incredible pop-up performance. Those who witnessed this musical feat got to hear the record-breaking collaboration between Bruno Mars and Blackpink’s ROSÉ: “APT.”, as well as two songs from the latter’s newest solo album “rosie” – “number one girl” and “toxic till the end.” To give the crowd something to move and groove to, the band also performed some of Bruno Mars’ greatest hits like “Uptown Funk,” “Just the Way You Are,” and “Locked Out…

“Superman,” directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, hits cinemas worldwide on July 9, 2025. https://youtu.be/3DluCevVcuQ The film marks DC Studios’ first feature in the new DC universe, blending epic action, humor, and heart to bring a compassionate Superman who believes in the goodness of humanity. Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. David Corenswet stars as Superman/Clark Kent, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and a supporting cast featuring Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and others. Produced by Peter Safran and…

Following the success of Firefly, the MMFF 2023 Best Picture and Best Screenplay winner, GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs proudly present Green Bones, their entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Co-produced with Brightburn Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures, the film promises an inspiring story for the holiday season. Dennis Trillo leads the cast as Domingo Zamora, a prisoner nearing release after serving time for his sister’s murder. Ruru Madrid makes his MMFF debut as Xavier Gonzaga, a prison guard determined to keep Zamora behind bars. Haunted by his own sister’s tragic death, Xavier suspects that Zamora’s…

The 1998 historical epic Jose Rizal, produced by GMA Pictures, has been digitally restored and remastered to captivate a new generation of viewers. This timeless masterpiece will be available for streaming on Netflix Philippines starting Rizal Day, December 30. Directed by the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya and penned by renowned writers Ricky Lee, Jun Lana, and Peter Ong Lim, the three-hour film delves deep into the life and sacrifices of the national hero, José Rizal. Featuring an iconic performance by Cesar Montano in the title role, Jose Rizal is a landmark in Philippine cinema. The film dominated the 1998 Metro Manila…

Get ready for a thrilling journey into a retro-futuristic 1990s world with The Electric State, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame). Starring Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Enola Holmes, Damsel), Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World), and Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games, Spotlight), this highly anticipated Netflix original launches globally on March 14, 2025. Millie Bobby Brown stars as Michelle, an orphaned teenager in a society where sentient robots—once peaceful companions to humans—now live in exile after a failed uprising. Michelle’s world is turned upside down when Cosmo, a mysterious robot, arrives one night with a…

Fresh from the blockbuster success of her recent movie, Hello, Love, Again, TNT KaTropa Kathryn Bernardo is looking forward to making Christmas extra special by spending the holidays with her family. “Ang importante naman ay ‘yung makakasama mo sa Pasko. We’ll keep it very simple, so you’re hopefully surrounded by love and good energy, and sana ‘yun ‘yung makuha ko this year. This will be our first Christmas in our new house, so nandito kami for both Christmas and New Year,” she said. Kathryn revealed that this Christmas will be all about a simple dinner, exchanging gifts, and taking a…

Mang Inasal and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have announced their collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement, to promote their “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign, inspiring locals and tourists to explore the country’s unique flavors. “For more than 20 years, Mang Inasal has seen how our food creates lasting connections between tourists and their experiences in the Philippines,” said Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro. “This partnership with DOT excites us because it allows us to turn every meal into a reason for tourists to keep coming back. We look forward to making their trips more fun, memorable, and flavorful…