Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is funnier than its box-office hit predecessor, say Jason Momoa and director James Wan

Director James Wan has always planned for the “Aquaman” sequel to have a bit more comedy. 

In an interview with “Empire” magazine, Wan said, “From the start, I pitched that the first film would be a ‘Romancing the Stone’-type thing – an action-adventure romantic comedy,” he said, “while the second would be an outright buddy comedy.” Some inspirations he had were “Tango & Cash,” a 1989 buddy cop comedy starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell, and 1997’s “Men in Black,” starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. 

In “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” sequel to the box office smash “Aquaman,” DC’s highest worldwide grossing film of all time, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), having failed to defeat Aquaman (Jason Momoa) the first time and still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm (Patrick Wilson), the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction. 

Get ready for another epic monster showdown. Watch the trailer for “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”

Witness the rise of a new empire. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” sequel to the monster hit “Godzilla vs. Kong,” opens only in cinemas 2024. The follow-up film is again directed by Adam Wingard, with Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry reprising their roles from the previous film, and Dan Stevens joining this time around. Watch the trailer: 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hmk9ULNpetA?si=llsBXL-64XW83uej

About “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

Director James Wan was thrilled to return to the family of “Aquaman” for the sequel “The Lost Kingdom”

 For director James Wan, one of the highlights of helming the follow-up to the box office smash “Aquaman,” DC’s highest worldwide grossing film of all time, was getting back to work with the creatives, cast and crew that helped make the first film such a success. 

Says Wan, “I was thrilled to return to the family of “Aquaman,” the cast who made these characters so memorable and compelling – Jason [Momoa], Patrick [Wilson], Amber [Heard], Yahya [Abdul-Mateen II] and Nicole [Kidman], alongside our full ensemble – and the creative team who helped build such a striking, unforgettable world. But now, the stakes are much higher and that world is much larger.”

Ragnarok Landverse Takes YGG By Storm With Epic 3-Day Event

In an exhilarating convergence of technology, community, and gaming excellence, Ragnarok Landverse unfolded a spectacular 3-day event at the esteemed Samsung Hall, SM Aura, from November 23 to 25.

The YGG Ragnarok Landverse booth offered an immersive experience filled with exciting activities and surprises, showcasing the best of the Ragnarok Landverse universe. Attendees were treated to a variety of engaging activities that brought the virtual world to life:

Director James Wan’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is “worldbuilding and visual storytelling at its zenith,” says producer

“Aquaman” director James Wan promises that for the superhero movie’s sequel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “Atlantis is even bigger, brighter, more colorful, more vibrant.”

But as exciting as it is to go back to Atlantis, movie audiences can look forward to seeing entirely new places, including the Lost Kingdom. In the first film, it was revealed that there were seven Kingdoms of Atlantis: Atlantis, Xebel, Kingdom of the Fishermen, Kingdom of the Trench, Kingdom of the Brine, Kingdom of the Deserters… and the Lost Kingdom: Necrus. 

To create Necrus, Wan was inspired by Antarctica. “Antarctica felt like an inspiring landscape that is familiar,” says Wan, “but it’s also a place most of us have not visited, and that would allow me to explore a heightened version of it. I was excited to create this kingdom, which is a completely new visual element in this film, along with other new worlds. And I have to say, it wouldn’t be one of my films without some of my signature creations, so there are new, dark creatures for audiences to enjoy.” 

Trailer for “Madame Web,” the first female-led superhero movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, released

Her web connects them all. 🕸 Dakota Johnson is the titular superhero in Madame Web, the first superhero movie with a female lead in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Also starring Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott, Madame Web is coming soon exclusively to cinemas.  

Watch the new trailer: 

https://youtu.be/9PtNR_Oukdg

4 Titles Perfect for Family TV Night

We’re bringing a world of imagination, adventure, and laughter to kids of all ages, including the kids at heart! Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming family-friendly titles from Geeked Week, our week-long virtual event highlighting the most anticipated genre titles across films, series, and games.

Leo

Release date: November 17, 2023

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school – as seen through the eyes of a class pet. 

Geeked Week: 7 Gripping Titles That Defy the Odds

Whether it’s battling supernatural forces, navigating post-apocalyptic landscapes, or facing overwhelming challenges, these titles will have you cheering for the underdogs as they overcome all obstacles. Here’s what you need to know from Geeked Week, our week-long virtual event highlighting the most anticipated genre titles across films, series, and games.

Sweet Home Season 2

Maxion Held Their 2nd Ragnarok Landverse Epic Community Event Along with the Unveiling of New Game Content

At the latest Ragnarok Landverse community event, players got to experience the best of both worlds, bringing back not just Landverse merchandise, but memories of the event including unrevealed upcoming content!

Ragnarok Landverse, an NFT game, has been a big hit ever since its launch on September 20 this year. Its innovative fusion of the classic MMORPG “Ragnarok Online” (RO) incorporated with blockchain elements made it a phenomenal, unique game enjoyed by RO fans and web3 players all over the world. 

In Two Weeks, Witness The Return of an Avenger on the Big Screen: Book your Advance Tickets Now to Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels"

In just two weeks, experience this year’s most epic superpowered team-up in Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels ” arriving in cinemas on November 8, Wednesday. Book your tickets in advance by checking the showtimes available here.

In Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels,” an Avenger heads back to cinemas as Captain Marvel teams up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most powerful heroines as they enter a new chapter in their story. After confronting the rebellious Kree, the legendary Carol Danvers (Brie Larson)  gets sucked into a wormhole, causing her powers to become entangled with those of young Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), and Danvers’s niece, S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). To keep the universe safe, the three of them have to team up and utilize their newfound abilities to fend off a new kind of epic threat. This film also sees the return of beloved MCU characters, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Goose, and the big-screen debut of Prince Yan (Seo-jun Park). 

Celebrate your favorite esports games at the first-ever Smart GAMERFEST on Oct. 22

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in collaboration with the esports event management and production expert at Dark League Studios (DLS), is empowering esports players and fans to celebrate their favorite games at the first-ever, GAMERFEST at the SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall 2 on October 22, 2023, Sunday.

A free admission event, GAMERFEST will host the much-awaited live grand finals showdown of the Ultimate Battleground Championships on the Smart GIGA Arena, the first all-in-one esports platform in the country. This features tournaments in the King's League and Queens League for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the Delta League for Call of Duty: Mobile, and the highly anticipated debut season of Survivors of the Wasteland for Farlight 84.

The event will also give fans a chance to see some of the country's (1) top esports content creators in action. These include Thirdy Gaming, Crush Gaming, Patsy Reyes, Honda Beast, Althea Vibal, Kim Pacheco, Clare Galang, and Christy Mae Imperial, along with   celebrated esports shout casters Leo Gaming, Toriyama, Odin, and Brigida.

Avatar: The Last Airbender debuts first look images of FIRE NATION characters

Netflix debuted several sizzling new photos of Fire Nation characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender. First Look Images include Daniel Dae Kim as “Fire Lord Ozai,” Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as “General Iroh,” Ken Leung as “Commander Zhao,” and Elizabeth Yu as “Princess Azula.” Plus a new image of Dallas Liu as “Prince Zuko.”

ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope.

Live-Action Series ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ Premieres Worldwide on December 14

More than three decades after “Yu Yu Hakusho” first captured the imagination of readers, the beloved manga gets a live-action adaptation that will debut exclusively on Netflix on December 14.

The original manga by the legendary Yoshihiro Togashi made waves when it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for four years from 1990. The series breathes new life into the story, and fans old and new can expect to encounter their favorite characters in ways that have never been seen before.

Hundreds gather at Ragnarok Landverse’s First Community Event!

Ragnarok Landverse just held its first community meetup event - Gathering of Citizens, accommodating over a hundred attendees to the venue! As one of the highly anticipated and downloaded NFT games in 2023, it’s no wonder that the event drew massive crowds. The event welcomed many enthusiastic fans, along with medias like Hungrygeeks and Ungeek, and several streamers and influencers including the popular Kay Ann Monsalve, Nikki Nikki, John Weak and more! 

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is top dog!

The sequel about everyone’s favorite mighty pups debuted at the top of the U.S. box office over the weekend with $23 million, bringing its worldwide total to $46.1 million – a mighty achievement given that the movie has opened at just 53% of the worldwide market. The film will open wider globally soon, including October 11 in the Philippines.

Directed by Cal Brunker, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie has scored well with moviegoers – mostly families with young children – who gave the film an A cinemascore. It holds an 82% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix Reveals Title Announcement Art and Motion Art for highly anticipated Alice in Borderland: Season 3

Netflix has announced the third season of the Netflix Series "Alice in Borderland," the global mega-hit survival drama. Additionally, Netflix revealed that co-stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will reprise their roles, and Shinsuke Sato will continue to direct the series. Art featuring the Joker playing card was also unveiled to declare the triumphant return of "Alice in Borderland."

Season 1 of "Alice in Borderland," which began streaming in December 2020, entered the Top 10 in at least 70 countries and regions, and boasted an audience score of 96% on the review website Rotten Tomatoes. Following this debut, people across the globe voiced their anticipation for the next season. Season 2 of "Alice in Borderland" began streaming in December 2022 and entered the Top 10 in at least 90 countries and regions, taking the number one spot in 17 of them. In Japan, it held the top spot for 14 consecutive days. Just four weeks after its release, it had been watched for 200 million hours, the most of any work from Japan.

Keep your eyes open for Season 3 of the Netflix Series "Alice in Borderland," which continues to deliver a strong message to the entire world about what it means to "live"!

The Most Wanted Crossover To The PBA ESports Bakbakan: Streetballers

The PBA Esports Bakbakan: StreetBallers press conference was successfully held last Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Dark League Studios. This event celebrates the Filipino spirit through a unique blend of sports and mobile gaming. 

In attendance were Carlo Giron and AC Valdenor from Dark League Studios, along with LJ Peniera and Jason Dayrit from PlayPark.

HOW IT ALL STARTED 

Back in May, StreetBallers by PlayPark stole the show with a surprise celebrity "tatluhan" showmatch featuring PBA players Jared Dilinger and Jerrick Ahanmisi, esports influencers Yuri Gaming and Chin Valdez, and special guests Altina and Althea Vibal during the halftime show of the PBA Esports Bakbakan: Mobile Legends Bang Bang Grand Finals. 

Mooneen officially launches “Rise of Elves” blockchain game in the Philippines

Taiwan-born gaming company Mooneen has officially launched its blockchain-based play-to-earn (P2E) game called “Rise of Elves” with a grand celebration at the Ayala Mall Circuit, Makati City, Philippines.

Rise of Elves has significantly grown and expanded across different markets, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, and is currently being played by more than 66,000 players.

FARLIGHT 84 - Welcome to the New Era of Battle Royale

Getting global features on the F2P category of Steam, FARLIGHT 84 is making its debut globally. PC GAMERS are also welcome to download the game directly from the official website.  

Gamers around the world prepare to rule the battlefield. Farlight Games, the global publishing brand of Lilith Games based in Singapore proudly unveils the FREE global release of the multiplayer phenomenon, FARLIGHT 84 for PC on Steam. This revolutionary game is set to redefine the gaming landscape and take the battle royale genre to new heights.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCa0satloGQ

Metal Slug: Awakening Officially Open Beta

The wait is finally over!

Calling All Commanders, Mission Start!

Distributed by VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening - the latest mobile version of the renowned IP – Metal Slug licensed by SNK, developed & launched by Tencent officially open beta today! Crowned the most legendary IP for more than two decades, the game has certainly gained a special place in every gamers’ heart ever since the arcade generation. As the latest version of the classic IP series, Metal Slug: Awakening has instilled a comprehensive upgrade across all its iconic features, ranging from the characters to its gameplay – captivating all commanders to revisit the glorious yet exciting arcade gaming experience just like the good old time!

Metal Slug：Awakening officially open beta starting August 22!

ASUS Republic of Gamers Brings the World of Teyvat to SMX Aura

ROG Phone 7 powers the Genshin Impact tournament 

ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines has announced their upcoming Genshin Impact Tournament - the ROG Phone 7 Philippines Championship 2023, to create and bring the next generation experience to the Filipino Community, determined to foster connection, technology, and youth. Create a space for the student population around the nation to meet friends and develop their future professions in the esports, entertainment, and technology industries by using Genshin Impact, regarded as the most well-known RPG game in the Philippines. 

For fans by fans: Lifelong “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fans Seth Rogen and director Jeff Rowe talk about their vision for “Mutant Mayhem”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made a big impression on Seth Rogen at a very early age. “The animated series came out in 1987, when I was five. The first movie came out in 1990, when I was eight,” he says. “It was perfectly geared toward someone my age and I loved it. They were funny. They were referential. I started taking karate probably because of the Turtles. I was just kind of obsessed.”

Your Most Nostalgic Memory is back!

Distributed by VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening - the latest mobile version of the legendary IP – Metal Slug licensed by SNK, developed & launched by Tencent will officially open beta on August 22! The latest Metal Slug: Awakening also marked the strongest comeback of the legendary arcade game which is widely known for its side-scrolling game style and now replenished with refined graphics that reminisce all the iconic game scenes, characters as well as easter eggs! So, gear up commanders, and be ready to take on the nostalgic yet thrilling missions!

Metal Slug: Awakening officially open beta on August 22

From karate champion to Super Hero: “Cobra Kai” standout Xolo Maridueña plays his dream role in “Blue Beetle”

It’s a dream, surreal is really the only word I can use for it,” says Xolo Maridueña, who plays Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures, “Blue Beetle.”  

“For as long as I can remember, Jaime Reyes is the biggest Latin Super Hero in the DC Universe,” says the actor. “Growing up, my mom was a huge fan of comics and I think she passed down that liking to me, and it was always a dream to play this role and to get into this character.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/j6hxeDmcaME

More things to look forward to in “Blue Beetle,” according to filmmakers

While we’re all excited to hear our very own Inka Magnaye voice the Scarab in the Philippine release of “Blue Beetle,” there are many other things to look forward to about the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC. Read on to find out what “Blue Beetle” filmmakers think will get moviegoers even more excited! 

Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña, middle) with the rest of his family in “Blue Beetle”

Meet the cast and characters of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” in new posters and featurette

Now this is some mutant mayhem. Meet the cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, in cinemas August 23, in this new featurette: 

Watch the cast featurette: https://youtu.be/Z-ssi2F3iKg

And get a glimpse of the colorful characters of Mutant Mayhem with these awesome new character posters: 

FEATURING OUR HEROES…

Metal Slug: Awakening Pre-Registration Starts Now

Biggest Game Comebacks Of All Time!

Distributed by VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening - the latest mobile version of the legendary IP – Metal Slug licensed by SNK has officially kicked off its Pre-Registration. Widely-known for its signature arcade gameplay, Metal Slug: Awakening will surely bring back the greatest and nostalgic memories of all time, with multiple events and exciting rewards await for your registration.

Tickets Are Available For PGDX

Get ready, gamers! The wait is finally over as tickets for the Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) are now officially up for grabs. PGDX promises to be an extraordinary gaming event, bringing together gaming enthusiasts from all over for an unforgettable experience.

The event will take place on August 18-20, 2023 at Function Rooms 3 & 4 of the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, where gaming enthusiasts will have the opportunity to dive into an immersive world of gaming innovation, competitions, and mind-blowing experiences. With a wide array of exciting activities lined up, PGDX is set to captivate both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts alike.

Philippine Game Development Expo Announces 2nd Wave of Guest Speakers

In the realm of gaming excitement, we bring you the latest update on the highly anticipated Philippine GameDev Expo! We already revealed the first batch of speakers, but there's more! Gear up and prepare to witness the unveiling of the next batch of distinguished speakers who will grace this extraordinary event, where game enthusiasts and professionals unite to unleash their inner gaming heroes.

Prepare to be blown away by our impressive roster of renowned speakers from various fields, who are more than just NPCs in the gaming industry:

GreattoysOnline.com will be at TOYCON 2023 to bring Bandai Event Limited figures and deals

Grab the Limited Edition figures from Tamashii Nations and MegaHouse while you can!

The Philippine premier toys and sports superstore GreattoysOnline.com makes its return to The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectible Convention (TOYCON) happening on July 7 to 9, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City to bring the best deals in figures and collectibles.

The Greattoysonline.com booth will feature display booths of the upcoming figures from Tamashii Nations where attendees can have a sneak peek and take photos.

There will be special pricing on the popular products from Tamashii Nations, Banpresto, MegaHouse and Bandai Shokugan and big discounts on other products from the featured brands. Other brands will also be on sale at the booth at a discounted price.

Don’t miss Nick Fury’s epic MCU comeback in Marvel’s Secret Invasion, now streaming on Disney+

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in for another shake-up with “Secret Invasion.” Set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth, and together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. 

Who Do You Trust?

While Nick Fury is no stranger to threats in the MCU, it has been a long time since we saw him in action. We  first encounter the Skrulls in Captain Marvel, in which Fury and Carol Danvers fend off the Kree. While the Skrulls await Fury and Danver’s promise to give them a new world to call home, the Earth is besieged by multiple universe-ending threats. 

Metal Slug: Awakening – Soft Launch Kick-starts on June 28

Following the latest updates from VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening will kick off its Soft Launch in selected regions starting next week.

The Soft launch of the most-anticipated legendary mobile game - Metal Slug: Awakening will begin from June 28 across multiple regions: Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It will be available on Android only. 

The hunt is on as Kraven the Hunter trailer launches

Villains aren’t born. They’re made. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is Kraven the Hunter, exclusively in cinemas this October. Watch the trailer. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4MJlGKPuJ4I

Once you’re on his list, there’s only one way off. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is #KravenTheHunter. The hunt is on exclusively in cinemas this October.

About Kraven the Hunter

Kraven the Hunter is the visceral story about how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Set before his notorious vendetta with Spider-Man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the titular character in the R-rated film. 

Directed by J.C. Chandor, with a screen Story and screenplay by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk, based on the Marvel Comics. The film is produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter. 

“The Flash” wins the global box office race with $139-M, opens at No. 1 in PH

Eager to see the first standalone movie about the DCEU’s fastest man alive, moviegoers from all over the world flocked to theaters to watch “The Flash” on its opening weekend, leading to a huge US$ 139-million global box office take. 

In the Philippines, the film debuted at No.1 with a smash P45-million gross on its five-day opening weekend June 14 - 18, which marks Warner Bros.’ biggest opening for 2023, after another superhero blockbuster, “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” last March.

“The Flash,” starring Ezra Miller as the titular superhero, Sasha Calle as Supergirl, and Michael Keaton as Batman, has scored well with audiences, and it currently holds an 85% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Watch the final trailer: https://youtu.be/kfpai9SpkY4

Fueled by glowing reviews, "Across the Spider-Verse" is #1 movie in the world

With great reviews…

Overwhelmingly positive critics’ reviews and passionate fan recommendations have led to amazing box-office numbers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The sequel to 2018’s Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse pulled US$ 208.6 million in box office receipts on its first weekend of play, making it the #1 Movie in the World.  

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KVx-SObsNIM

Hailed as “the best Spider-Man film ever made” and “one of the best superhero movies of all time” Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse shows a 95% Certified Fresh rating and 96% audience score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.  

See what raving critics are saying: https://youtu.be/DYbqiqTXhbc

Owen Gleiberman from Variety writes that "the images in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse have an intoxicating unpredictability. The film makes you feel like you’re dropping through the floors of a modern art museum on acid, yet there’s a thrilling moment-to-moment logic to it all… This feels like it could have been the first movie designed to earn a thumbs up from Andy Warhol and Stephen Hawking."

Writing for The Los Angeles Times, Katie Walsh raves, "A breathlessly beautiful achievement not just in animation but also comic book movie storytelling, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is willing to shred the lore from top to bottom and weave it back together again in new, surprising and wildly entertaining ways. It’s simply spectacular."

Watch the film’s final trailer: https://youtu.be/yEU_jRepaQg

Local critics and fans are applauding, too. 

Film critic Vives Anunciacion raves, “Once in a while, a film comes along and resets its genre. Call it the Empire Strikes Back or The Godfather Part 2 of the Spider-Verse. I call it amazing in any universe.”

Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Ramon De Veyra explains what makes Across the Spider-Verse work so well. “The story is intriguing, with the dialogue compelling and natural, peppered with great jokes and asides, delivered by great performers doing some of their best work,” he says. “It can be dense and then stop for a breathtaking vista that the characters admire in silence, giving the audience room to breathe, before ratcheting up the tension once again.”  

ANCX’s resident reviewer Andrew Paredes declares, "If Into the Spider-Verse showed us what superhero movies could be, Across the Spider-Verse shows us what they should be. If the first movie debuted an animation style that unabashedly embraces its comic-book origins... this installment takes it even further pushing the limits of its animation into something even more stunning, something even more tactile, something that morphs moment by moment with the emotional beats of its storytelling... what you’re seeing is the future of superhero movies."

The local geek community can’t contain their excitement, as well. 

“You can’t miss it on the big screen because movie franchises like these only come once in a generation. DO NOT wait for it to stream. PLEASE GO SEE IT NOW because it’s absolutely AMAZING!” raves Jiggy Cruz of Geek Speak, who calls Across the Spider-Verse “a feast for the eyes every second.” 

For Abby Maravilla, geek content creator Coach Abby on TikTok, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a feast for the eyes, the heart, and the soul, so don’t miss it.” Besides lauding the film’s animation, she gives high praise to the characterization. She adds, “It’s a coming-of-age movie and a superhero movie, but what really surprised me was how well the characters are fleshed out and how relatable they all are. I definitely saw parts of myself in the different Spider-Persons there.”

FlipScience’s Mikael Francisco calls the movie "a multiversal masterpiece of stylistic storytelling - the kind that only a character as powerful and meaningful as Spider-Man can carry...  no matter what kind of Spider-Man fan you are, you will find something in this two-hour masterpiece that will make you say, ‘I am so glad I watched this movie.’"

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man reunites with Gwen Stacy and they are catapulted across the Multiverse, where they encounter the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero. The next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga is now showing in Philippine cinemas. 

About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, the screenplay for the film is by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and David Callaham, based on the MARVEL Comic Books.

Produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg.

The film’s cast is led by Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Oscar Isaac.

Now showing in Philippine cinemas, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #SpiderVerse

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

Experience Warner Bros.' Centennial Celebration At SM Supermalls

Join the celebration and experience your favorite stories come alive at the WB 100 celebration

Warner Bros. is set to commemorate its’ 100th year anniversary in the Philippines starting May 2023. Mall-goers will be able to experience the historic celebration with exciting activations, exclusive merchandise and special engagements for fans to enjoy. 

For 100 years, Warner Bros., has been a trailblazer, standing at the forefront of the entertainment industry, and is home to one of the most successful portfolios of brands with millions of fans worldwide. 

A Spider For Every 'Verse 🕷 : Meet The SPider-People In "Across The Spider-Verse"

Are you ready to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse? Get to know the Spider-People you’ll meet in the sequel. The highly anticipated second film in the Spider-Verse trilogy opens across Philippine cinemas May 31. 

Watch the film’s final trailer: https://youtu.be/yEU_jRepaQg

Miles Morales is Spider-Man

Miles Morales is now older, wiser and more capable after going through the challenges of his first year as a high school-aged superhero. “We pick up a few months after the first movie ended,” says writer-producer Phil Lord. “Miles has had a growth spurt, and that gave us the excuse to have a cool new character design and costume. He’s still trying to figure out what it’s like to be a superhero. The trouble is, it was a lot easier when he had other people like him around, and now that they’re gone, both Miles and Gwen are feeling the absence of folks who understand what they are going through.”

Team Philippines and Indonesia dominate the 32nd Southeast Asian Games - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 'Male' and 'Female' Category

The Philippines and Indonesia clinched gold medals at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Male and Female categories. The MLBB esports competitions were held at NABA Theater, Nagaworld 2, Phnom Penh, from 10 - 14 May 2023. 

Clinching the gold medal for the third time

Team Philippines edged Malaysia via sweep or 3:0 in a best-of-five (Bo5) series in the Male Category. The country's delegates were Angelo Kyle D. Arcangel, Michael Angelo E. Sayson, Marco Stephen B. Requitiano, David Charles L. Canon, Rowgien Stimpson N. Unigo, and Nowee C. Macasa. The team is led by coaches Francis "Ducky" Glindro and Vrendon Lin.

ECHO emerged victorious at the MPL Philippines Season 11

MPL Philippines Season 11 Grand Finals concluded with ECHO edging out defending champions Blacklist International via a thumping 4:0 sweep in a best-of-seven (Bo7) series. The Orcas will take home the lion's share of the US$150,000 prize pool, and a ticket to the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023 happening in Phnom Penh between 10 - 18 June 2023. 

The MPL Philippines Season 11 Grand Finals welcomed over 5,000 offline spectators and onlookers who streamed outside the main hall through LED screens. The season garnered a peak-concurrent viewership of over 900,000 viewers, beating Season 10's peak views at 800,000, according to analytics partner Esports Charts.

Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the Guardians’ trilogy and watch Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” now showing in cinemas

Star-Lord and the crew go on one final mission to save one of their own in Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” now showing in Philippine cinemas!

In this much-awaited film, the galaxy’s beloved band of misfits are seen settling into their new home on planet Knowhere, when trouble suddenly arises by the ghosts of Rocket’s turbulent past. Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must lead the crew and embark on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life. If not completed successfully, can potentially spell the end of the Guardians as we know it.

IT'S CONFIRMED: International artist Jessica Sanchez, Alisson Shore to headline MPL Philippines Season 11 Grand Finals Opening

MPL stars will convene at the grandest MPL Philippines Playoffs season yet. International artist Jessica Sanchez is set to perform at the MPL-PH Season 11 Grand Finals on May 7, 2023, 4PM. The "Tonight" singer will perform her own rendition of "Lakas ng Pinas" with the song's composer Alisson Shore and the two grand finalists of the country's biggest MLBB tournament.

Lakas ng Pinas has been MPL Philippines' theme song since Season 9 that proudly highlights the strengths of the Philippines in the MLBB Esports scene. The country has been arguably the strongest nation in MLBB with its number of awards and recognitions worldwide, including three (3) consecutive M World championship titles, two (2) SEA Games gold medals, and three (3) MLBB Southeast Asia Cup championship titles.

New trailer for "The Flash" debuts out of CinemaCon

Watch worlds collide in the new trailer for The Flash. Starring Ezra Miller as the titular superhero, The Flash movie is racing to Philippine cinemas June 14. 

Watch the new trailer:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/LsbQYahV8BE

Facebook: https://fb.watch/k7TkYKChQe/

About “The Flash”

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

ECHO Proud wins Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League Philippines Season 1

ECHO Proud wins the first-ever Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League - Philippines (MDL-PH). Held fully online, the competition saw ECHO Proud dominating the best-of-five (Bo5) series against GameLab, taking home the most-coveted title and the lion's share of USD 20,000 or approximately PHP 1,080,000.

With a score of 3:1, ECHO Proud was hailed the very first champions of MDL Philippines. Meanwhile, ECHO's Jay Pee "Jaypee" Gonzalez has been declared as the Grand Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Blacklist Academy and BREN Euphoria settled for third and fourth finishes.

MPL Philippines welcomes fans to its biggest venue yet for S11 Playoffs

Strongest MLBB nation to commence Playoffs Season on May 4

The country's biggest MLBB esports tournament will welcome fans anew to its biggest venue yet. MPL Philippines officially announced its Season 11 Playoffs would be held at SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay. More than 2,000 daily offline spectators are expected to watch the world's strongest MPL nation's tournaments set from May 4-7, 2023. 

Six teams have successfully secured their playoff spots namely Bren Esports, ECHO, RSG Slate Philippines, Blacklist International, ONIC Philippines, and Smart Omega. They will vie to take home the most coveted title and the lion's share worth USD 150,000. This season's champion and first runner up will represent the Philippines in the international mid-season tournament MSC 2023 that takes place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for the very first time. 

An MLBB-themed carnival event is happening this weekend! Here's how to join

Meet and greet Jelai Andres, Buboy Villar, ChooxTV, and friends in a fun MLBB festival

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines will mount its first MLBB-themed music carnival event to gather users around Metro Manila on April 22, 2023, in Market Market, Taguig. The event will be spearheaded by famous artists and MLBB creators ChooxTV, Jelai Andres, Buboy Villar, and a secret bida who have been part of the Be The Bida campaign that aims to encourage users to be their own superstar. 

The one-day event will be packed with exciting activities designed to help participants unleash their talents and meet other MLBB users. The venue is also specially crafted to give them the chance to experience the virtual MLBB world in real life and how to be the main character in MLBB through challenges. 

The Spider-War Is Coming: New Trailer For Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Released

One Spider-Man wants to change his own destiny. Miles Morales returns for the next Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, exclusively in cinemas starting May 31. Watch the new trailer.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/oFxDoVKZlN4

About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

MDL Philippines announces Playoffs sched, bares nomination rules for its first-ever season awards

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League officially announces April 21 to 23, 2023 as the dates for Playoffs to be held fully online. Six (6) teams have qualified this season to compete to take home the most-coveted title and the lion's share of USD 20,000.

The regular season ended with the top six teams namely Blacklist Academy, Bren Euphoria, Echo Proud, GameLab, Smart Omega Neos, and RSG Ignite.

The teams will start their playoffs campaign on 21 and 22 April in the single elimination best-of-three (BO3) match series, with Blacklist Academy and RSG Ignite in an opener. The Grand Finals will be held on 23 April 2023 through a best-of-five (BO5) format.

Disney+ Shares Trailer & Key Art For Marvel Studios "Secret Invasion"

New Espionage Series Premieres Exclusively on Disney+ June 21

The trailer for Marvel Studios’ espionage thriller “Secret Invasion” is now available. Key art and stills are also available for the live-action, original series premiering June 21, exclusively on Disney+.

In Marvel Studios’ new series “Secret Invasion,” set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.

Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, with Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle.