Warner Bros. Pictures teases “Superman” with official teaser poster

About “Superman”

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. 

DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).

Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz and Idris Elba welcome Keanu Reeves in the new featurette “Casting a Shadow.” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” opens in Philippine cinemas January 15

An icon playing an icon. Keanu Reeves is Shadow. Get ready for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, opening in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2025. 

“For 50 years, Shadow’s been in a state of suspended animation. He’s coming out of it seeking revenge,” says Keanu Reeves, who voices Shadow, a fan favorite villain in the Sonic universe.

Says Idris Elba, who plays Knuckles, another popular character: “Keanu, whatever he does, he kind of brings icon status to it.” 

Make haste to Middle-earth. Watch an extended sneak preview of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in cinemas December 11

The tales of Helm Hammerhand are true. 

Before you return to Middle-earth, here’s an extended preview of what’s in store. “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” opens in cinemas December 11. 

Watch the extended sneak preview here: https://youtu.be/WjXBCbN8CBw?si=jRXOkxGk8CeONWTa

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf (Luke Pasqualino), a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg – a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep.  Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra (Gaia Wise), the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Next year is for the Demon Slayer fans as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is set to premiere in 2025

Crunchyroll is bringing the fight to cinemas as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” arrives in the Philippines in 2025! Watch Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the formidable Hashiras back in action in the newest teaser.

Watch the “Crow Reveal Video” here: https://youtu.be/DjnVsTakeVc?si=Cl25OIt5Bcgy7z6a

Coming in 2025 in Philippine cinemas, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

Familiar voices from the original LOTR trilogy in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” + Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and more at the film's world premiere!

PLUS: Check out photos of Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis and other cast members from the original trilogy and “The Hobbit” at the world premiere of “The War of the Rohirrim.”  

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin, respectively, in the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy attended the world premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in London on December 3. 

Get ready to hear some familiar voices from the original trilogy in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in cinemas December 11 Inbox

Besides Miranda Otto, who narrates “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” as Eowyn, her character from the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, two other fan favorite characters are lending their voices to the original anime feature!  

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette for the film, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin in the original trilogy, respectively, are seen recording for the anime film, directed by Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series). 

It has not been disclosed what characters Monaghan and Boyd are voicing, but seeing them in the featurette has made fans even more excited about "The War of the Rohirrim." 

Watch the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette: https://youtu.be/9iDzGZAyOe4

“Kraven the Hunter” shares an early action-packed gift for the holidays as the first 8 minutes of the film drops ahead of Dec 11 PH release

Aaron-Taylor Johnson is feeling the holiday cheer in his opening message as he presents the first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter, in which he stars as the titular role. The footage was so well received by fans and congoers at the New York Comic Con  held last October, that Sony decided to share the opening sequence online. The clip shows Kraven relentless in his pursuit, fully earning his title as one of the apex predators in the Marvel universe.

Watch the 8-minute sneak peek here: https://youtu.be/9bAJLZD3FQc

Get your tickets now! Head to your local cinema or check their online ticketing site to be part of the hunt, as Kraven the Hunter is out in Philippine cinemas on December 11.

Go behind the scenes of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in new featurette

The groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth, through the eyes of legendary director Kenji Kamiyama, opens only in cinemas December 11 

“By delving into the past and maintaining that connection, I believed we could add depth to the film,” says director Kenji Kamiyama about the highly anticipated original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in a newly released featurette about the film. “This approach also allowed new stories to emerge.” 

Watch the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette: https://youtu.be/9iDzGZAyOe4 

The cast of “Kraven the Hunter,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, and Russell Crowe, weigh in on their characters and exploring the darker side of the Marvel universe

It takes a family to raise a villain, and Sergei Kravinoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson is no stranger to violence and crime. Wanting to break free of his family’s bloody legacy, his decision ultimately leads him to become an even more terrifying criminal.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/Tu1MTm4MWuU

At the heart of it, Kraven’s relationship with his father is what forged his path to villainy. Nikolai Kravinoff, played by Russell Crowe, is the looming presence of fatherhood that Kraven wanted to remove himself from.  “Nikolai is a very wealthy man, and his kids have grown up with great privilege,” Crowe says. “He’s also a very harsh judge, and he puts his kids under a lot of pressure because he expects them to succeed and excel. As they get a little older, it’s not necessarily a very comfortable place to be when your father is extremely successful and demanding, and has a penchant for violence.”

It’s Showtime! Watch The New Trailer For “Sonic The Hedgehog 3”, In Philippine Cinemas January 15, 2025

Chaos is coming. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in cinemas January 15, 2025. Watch the new trailer: 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fNvhVxfvAUU

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Paramount Pictures Presents in Association with Sega Sammy Group. An Original Film / Marza Animation Planet / Blur Studio Production

Produced by Neal H. Moritz, p.g.a., Toby Ascher, p.g.a.,Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno. Executive Producers Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, Yukio Sugino, Jeff Fowler, Tommy Gormley, Tim Miller. Based on the SEGA Video Game with story by Pat Casey & Josh Miller. Screenplay by Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington.

“This is like no other Marvel superhero movie, because Kraven isn’t a superhero.” A journey of revenge begins in “Kraven the Hunter”

Sergei Kravinoff was not born a villain, but he was molded into it, turning into one of Marvel’s most iconic villains, Kraven the Hunter. “Kraven believes that he can make the world a better place through breaking basic tenets of society and fundamental rules of decency,” director J. C. Chandor says. “But he believes he’s doing that to serve the greater good. He absolutely does.”

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/Tu1MTm4MWuU

Minecraft is coming to life! Watch the brand new trailer for “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, in cinemas April 2025

Get ready to craft your world. “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, will premiere only in cinemas April 2, 2025. Also starring Emma Myers (“Wednesday”), Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (“Just Mercy, “Lisey’s Story”), with Jennifer Coolidge.

Watch the brand new trailer: https://youtu.be/Gh-YLE7l6NA?si=zQcg5q0u6elYdOH3 

Official synopsis: 

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks) – find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Sergei Kravinoff Becomes “Kraven The Hunter” In Bloody New Vignette

“This is Sergei Kravinoff becoming Kraven,” actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson talks about his character’s journey into becoming the iconic villain, and his own adventures of stunts and training in the “Making of a Villain” vignette from Kraven the Hunter.

Watch the redband vignette: https://youtu.be/chxIFs9V7kE

“I’m so lucky I get to do the stunts. Old school, real, raw, barefoot running through the streets of London. Doing flips and running off the wall, because you needed to have that kind of authenticity,” Taylor-Johnson continues. “He’s [Kraven’s] not a superhero. He’s a man who’s been trained and is a skilled hunter and killer.”

Kaka-VALORANT Mo Yan! Cash Prizes and Scholarships Up for Grabs in Estudyante Esports’ Nationwide VALORANT Campus League

Reinforcing their commitment to elevating the competitive gaming and esports scene for local grassroots gaming communities in the country, Riot Games Philippines today announced that VALORANT has partnered with Estudyante Esports in support of their nationwide campus league. In addition to a cash prize pool, VALORANT will also be covering one full semester of tuition for the winning school team–amounting to a combined prize value of nearly 1 million pesos.

Organized by Dark League Studios–the official tournament partner of the recently concluded University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Esports tournament–and poised to be the biggest campus esports event in the country, the Estudyante Esports campus league welcomes gamers from colleges and universities nationwide. The tournament includes teams hailing from schools from the UAAP and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and will feature popular game titles including Riot Games’ VALORANT and League of Legends (LoL).

The beginning of the end; how director Kelly Marcel choreographed "Venom: the Last Dance”

Director Kelly Marcel thinks that Venom: The Last Dance is a lot of things, as she closes off the final chapter in the trilogy. “The Venom trilogy is a classic rom-com, really,” Marcel says, laughing. “Eddie Brock and Venom meet in the first film. In Venom: Let There Be Carnage, they’ve got the seven year itch and they break up. Now, as we conclude their story, they have finally learned to live with each other, they’ve finally reached symbiosis, but will they be able to stay together?”

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

Meet the colorful trio of Totsuko, Kimi, and Rui, in the whimsical animated film “The Colors Within,” by “K-On!” director Naoko Yamada

Naoko Yamada’s The Colors Within sees the world through the eyes of Totsuko, Kimi, and Rui: three students who come together in a small town and bond through shared experiences and music. Together they go through life and young teens and all the joys and sorrows that come with it.

Check out the adventurous kids of The Colors Within:

“Venom: the Last Dance” swings to #1 in PH, with a $175-M global opening weekend

Venom: the Last Dance took a huge chunk out of the box office as it grossed $175 million USD globally. The  final chapter to the epic Venom saga stepped into #1 in the Philippines and most territories where it opened.

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

Tom Hardy reprises his role as Eddie and Venom, the alien symbiote, in collaboration with director Kelly Marcel, who co-wrote the first two entries in the trilogy. Venom: The last Dance is currently the 3rd largest opening for a Hollywood film in international markets.

Witness the epic finale as Venom: The Last Dance is now showing in Philippine cinemas.

First reactions are in! “Venom: The Last Dance” have fans calling the film “the best in the trilogy” and Tom Hardy “absolutely at his best as Eddie Brock and Venom”

Tom Hardy goes in for one last tango as Eddie and Venom in “Venom: the Last Dance,” the final chapter in the Venom trilogy, and early reactions have been fantastic. The film held its world premiere on Monday night in New York, and attendees have praised it as “one of the best comic films ever.”

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

Ian Sandwell of Digital Spy called it “the most entertaining in the trilogy.” “It’s largely a funny and sweet road trip with Eddie and Venom living their Thelma & Louise fugitive dreams, including car karaoke and dog rescuing. You might even find yourself getting emotional,” he continues

Alpas Pinas Engages Youth at Komiket 2024 with Nuclear Energy Advocacy

Members of Alpas Pinas with Lead Convenor Gayle Certeza at their booth during Komiket 2024.

Alpas Pinas, a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting nuclear energy as a clean and sustainable source of power, took part in Komiket 2024, held on October 12-13.

Komiket, a space for all types of creators—from handmade toy makers to sticker designers—aims to expand the local komiks community by welcoming a wide variety of artistic expressions. The event provided an ideal platform for Alpas Pinas to connect with young attendees, sharing information about nuclear energy while distributing specially designed stickers created by young artists who support the advocacy.

Naoko Yamada is inspired by love, acceptance, and music in “The Colors Within,” now in PH cinemas

Music has always been a recurring theme in Naoko Yamada’s works, from her directorial debut K-On! and now her latest work The Colors Within. “Music allows people to communicate without words,” Yamada tells The Japan Times. “It gives you a way to share your feelings. It crosses borders. Through sound, through music, you can share what you like.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/9NF0wKHei4w

Collecting in Real Time: Toki’s Top 5 Livestream Auction Moments

Livestream auctions are the ultimate thrill ride—bidders battling it out in real-time, and the energy is electric. Toki, the first social commerce platform for collectibles here in the Philippines, has taken this excitement to a whole new level. They've created a virtual space where collectors can not only score awesome stuff but also hang out and interact. 

Here are the top 5 moments from Toki's livestream auctions that totally stole the show:

Reviews Are In! Critics Say “Transformers One” Is “The Best Transformers Movie Ever Made”

“Transformers One” rolls out in Philippine cinemas September 18

Orion Pax in Transformers One

Reviews for Transformers One have started to come out, and reactions from critics have so far been mostly positive. 

“TRANSFORMERS ONE is by far and away the best Transformers film to date,” raved a critic for Next Best Picture. “Rich in character and emotion with a deep reverence for the lore, it tells the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron, tragically transforming once from brothers to enemies. Josh Cooley directed this animated film to perfection, down to the last comedic and action beat, all backed by an epic score and an excellent voice cast.”

They’re In This Together. Watch The Final Trailer For “Venom: The Last Dance”

At the end of everything, all they need is each other. Watch the curtains fall on Eddie and Venom in “Venom: The Last Dance.” Crashing through Philippine cinemas on October 23.

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

About Venom: The Last Dance

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance.

“We are Transformers!” The star-studded voice cast of “Transformers One” talks about being part of the film, in cinemas September 18

“We’re Transformers! We are Transformers!” shouts out an excited B-127, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key in Transformers One, the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie.

Voicing Bumblebee is an honor for Key, especially because in previous Transformers movies, the fan favorite robot didn’t have a voice. “I really enjoyed being able to give Bumblebee a voice. Over the last few movies he speaks through the radio inside the Volkswagen, which I thought was so cool,” says Key. “But now we get to imbue him with personality through his voice and I was really honored that I got the opportunity to do that.”

Watch Key talk about his character in the featurette “Giving Bumblebee a Voice”: https://youtu.be/Xpk054x8arQ 

Let your imagination run wild. Watch the teaser trailer for “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, in cinemas April 2025

Get ready for a new kind of block-buster. “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, will premiere only in cinemas April 2, 2025. 

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/Nb-nfP03y8Y?si=RpuDtO7jFWhjYYfD

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks) – find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Arcane Returns for Final Chapter this November

Today, Netflix and Riot Games released the Official Trailer, along with new images, for the Second and Final Chapter of ARCANE. 

The explosive trailer is powered by a collaboration with Ashnikko for “Paint The Town Blue,” the first single on the Arcane season two original soundtrack from Riot Games / Virgin Music Group. “Paint The Town Blue” debuted alongside the trailer today and fans can listen to the single here.   

The Primetime Emmy Award winning series returns this November, only on Netflix.

Try to keep up! Watch the trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, only in cinemas 2025

New adventure. New rival. 💙💛❤️🖤 Watch the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – only in cinemas 2025.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/6tGppz4SJJU

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures, opens only in cinemas 2025. Join the conversation with the hashtag #SonicMovie3 and tag @paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

What is a hero? Watch the trailer for “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” opening only in cinemas October 16

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

The man you knew, the story you didn’t. “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” opens only in cinemas October 16. Tickets now available! 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/eZlCiJDqzt8?si=8yeR6kZ51FwiDAxQ 

Christopher and Dana Reeve’s dedication to curing spinal cord injury and improving quality of life for individuals, caregivers and families impacted by paralysis continues through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Join the community and get involved today at christopherreeve.org/donate 

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four “Superman” films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. 

Our crew rolls deep: Meet the voice cast behind the characters in “Transformers One,” in cinemas September 18

Transformers One

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

“This was a lot of fun,” said Chris Hemsworth in the new “Cast Featurette” for Transformers One. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Hemsworth voices Orion Pax. 

Brian Tyree Henry, who voices D-16, teased: “We get to see all these characters be elevated in a completely different way than we’ve seen them before.” 

Meet the rest of the voice cast in the new featurette here: https://youtu.be/8MLS-aGiohE

Who’s Next? Watch The Trailer For “Kraven The Hunter”

The hunt is on. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is one of Marvel’s most iconic villains in Kraven the Hunter, in Philippine cinemas on December 11.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/Tu1MTm4MWuU

About Kraven the Hunter

Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. 

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

Major tournament upgrades mark the return of MPL Philippines on August 16

From L-R: Smart Omega Chief Marketing Officer Froi Endaya, Aurora Esports Director Rada Ocampo, Blacklist International Head of Esports Operations Julius "Banoobs" Mariano, Falcons APBren Operations Manager Jeff Victoriano, Team Liquid Philippines Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer Daniel Santoso, MOONTON Games Business Development and Partnerships Lead Lee Viloria, TNC Pro Team Operations Manager Aislinn Soriaga, RSG Philippines Regional Esports Manager Claudine "Lexie" Yambao, and Fnatic ONIC PH Country Manager Rafael Sanchez

Riot Games PH Teams Up with PC Cafes and Collegiate Esports Orgs to Bring VALORANT Closer to Filipino Gaming Communities

SB19’s Josh Cullen, Al James, Zack Tabudlo, KAIA, and G22 set to headline VALORANT Philippines’ promos for VCT Champions 2024

All roads lead to Champions, and Riot Games Philippines is ready to celebrate the much-awaited finale of the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour with Filipino gamers. In partnership with ten PC Cafes nationwide, nine Collegiate Esports Organizations, and select OPM artists, the world’s leading publisher of globally renowned games and esports titles has activated several VALORANT Community Hubs to celebrate the arrival of Champions 2024 and give Pinoy VALORANT players a chance to become a VALORANT champion in their community and win exclusive swag and special prizes by joining local pocket events.

FULL SENSE Triumphs at the PARAVOX GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT, Made History and Won ¥100 Million Prize!

FULL SENSE, an Esports team from Thailand, has made history by claiming the PARAVOX GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT (PGRT) world championship title. The tournament, held at Stellar Ball, Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, featured elite teams from Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. FULL SENSE reigned supreme over equally competitive teams such as Fennel, Loud, Alliance, Alter Ego Esports and Reject. PGRT boasted a grand prize of ¥100 million (more or less $700,000), making it the biggest event for the game PARAVOX since its Alpha release at the Epic Store. 

FULL SENSE Esports consists of three standout players: oPuTo (Ubon Dara), Brook (Nattadon Nakawanichwetchasit), and Jupiter (Chawinthorn Intrathit). Despite their young age, with Brook being only 13 and Jupiter just 16, the team has achieved a remarkable feat.

Previously, the trio from Thailand clinched victory at the PGRT SEA Qualifiers, overcoming top-tier competition from South East Asia. They faced formidable teams such as AP.Bren (formerly Bren Esports), and Blacklist Academy (Blacklist International) from the Philippines; BLEED Esports from Singapore; Attack All Around from Thailand; SEM9 and GEEK FAM from Malaysia; And the qualifiers runner up and also a participating team for the PGRT Finals in Tokyo, Alter Ego from Indonesia.

Philippine team Smart Omega Empress shines the brightest as the queens of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational 2024 in Riyadh

All-Cebuana roster makes historic win as the first world champions from the Philippines in the Esports World Cup

A new era dawns for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) women's esports. Smart Omega Empress (OMGE) today (27 July) dethroned stalwarts, Team Vitality (VIT), to take the MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) 2024 and write history as the first Filipino team to win a tournament at the Esports World Cup! The all-Filipino team executed a clean sweep over their Indonesian rivals in the Best-Of-Five (BO5) Grand Finals, ending their 24-match winning streak dating back to 2021.

Here's a bolder sneak peek at “Joker: Folie à Deux,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Watch the new trailer for the highly anticipated sequel now

“Joker: Folie à Deux” opens only in cinemas, including IMAX, October 2

When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you. From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning “Joker,” which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office and remains the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). “Joker: Folie à Deux” opens only in cinemas October 2. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/cT7M4GM2tzE?si=VBI6guMm1qNOwl27

“Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.

MDL Philippines Season 4 kicks off its first-ever regional qualifiers starting 28 July!

Pioneering grassroots esports nationwide, MDL PH reaches a new milestone as it expands reach to Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Development League (MDL) Philippines officially announces its first-ever regional qualifier event hosted in the country's major islands Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Mounted in partnership with Mineski Global, the regional tournament aims to expand its reach further to discover more local talents from different parts of the country to join the upcoming MDL Philippines Season 4.

With the theme, "Ang Unang Hakbang," the campaign aims to help aspiring MLBB players nationwide take their first steps to become part of the professional scene through competitive amateur tournaments held in major locations outside Metro Manila. 

It's time for women to shine! The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational 2024 begins on 24 July

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women's Invitational (MWI) 2024 officially announces the Group Stage schedule for the upcoming biggest MLBB esports tournament for women. Held in conjunction with the maiden Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, MWI 2024 gathers 12 international teams to showcase their gaming prowess to the world, starting 24 July, at 12:00 (GMT+3) or 17:00 (GMT+8).

The tournament will provide female players with the platform to claim the title of the best all-women MLBB team, and offers a life-changing prize pool of USD 500,000 – one of the highest-ever in women's esports history. The opener will feature Indonesia's Team Falcons Vega (FLCV) and Cambodia's CFUSerendipity (CFU). 

FLCV (formerly GPX Basreng) is considered the biggest threat to Team Vitality (VIT), the team that is currently dominating the scene. Being the second-best team in Indonesia, FLCV is arguably the hungriest team to snatch the title this year. Their prolific roster will have a faceoff with CFU to be fielded by its promising players, including its jungler Rin “Tegami” Chanthana, popular for her fatal Lancelot. The team is not to be underestimated as they are known to bounce back from adversity, as seen in their qualifiers match, where they successfully reached the grand finals of the Cambodia qualifier from the lower bracket and bested 20 Khmer teams.

Toki: A Space for Collectors, by Collectors

As demand for community-based platforms increase, Toki has been able to establish itself as the first and leading social commerce platform for collectibles in the Philippines. A platform “for collectors, by collectors”, Toki was built to address the pain points of every collector, redefining the marketplace by offering safe and secure features to transact and interact with community members. 

Since it launched in November 2023, Toki has onboarded 70,000 users, authenticated over 100,000 items (including more than 35,000 sneakers), and hosted more than 500 auctions.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response from the collector community,” said   Frederic Levy, Toki’s CEO and Co-founder. “Our goal has always been to create a trusted and engaging platform where collectors can connect, transact, and share their passion. The rapid growth and positive feedback we’ve received reaffirm our commitment to continuously improve and expand our offerings to meet the evolving needs of our users.”

Revival of Computer Shop Glory Days? Riot Games Philippines to Roll Out Pilot Run of its PC Cafe Program, Riot Unlocked, on July 15

Unlocked champions, exciting XP boosts, thrilling LAN tournaments, and unlocked skins will be available to players who will play League of Legends at select TNC Cyber Cafe branches nationwide during the pilot run of Riot Unlocked

Riot Games, the leading developer and publisher of globally renowned games and esports titles, is set to launch Riot Unlocked, a pioneering PC cafe program that aims to bring back the pre-pandemic glory days of computer shops in the country. Debuting on July 15, the pilot run of Riot Unlocked will be in partnership with TNC Cyber Cafe, a leading cyber cafe franchise chain in the Philippines.

In its bid to elevate the competitive scene for local grassroots gaming communities, Riot Games Philippines is determined to make its range of game titles more accessible to Filipino gamers with the launch of Riot Unlocked. The program serves as an additional touchpoint to reach Filipino gamers who do not have access to a PC or stable internet connection at home. Riot Unlocked will begin its three-month pilot run with League of Legends.

The Straw Hats Return To South Africa To Begin Production On Season 2 of Globe Sensation One Piece

Netflix today announced the start of production on Season Two of the beloved live action adventure One Piece with a cast video reuniting the original Straw Hat crew, Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they come back together in Cape Town.

Returning cast from Season One also include: Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

Guide your teammates to victory with the mysterious new beauty, Zhuxin, in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang!

The peerless and mysterious beauty of the East has finally arrived in the Land of Dawn! Live now in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Zhuxin offers players command over ember butterflies to strike fear into their enemies. Is the Beacon of Spirits real or merely a phantom of their imagination? And what does this enigmatic beauty stand for?

Enchant the opposing team with Zhuxin's abilities

Players can enchant their opponent with Zhuxin's lantern and butterflies that transform into formidable weapons to control their foe. With her multiple crowd-control options and sustained area-of-effect damage, expect Zhuxin to be a superb initiator of team fights, especially in the mid-to-late game. 

HomeBois wins MSC 2024 Wild Card, to #SeeTheWorld on the Main Stage, starting 3 July

The inaugural Wild Card Stage set new viewership benchmarks with 373,543 Peak Concurrent Views, according to Esports Charts, eclipsing the M5 World Championship Wild Card.

HomeBois bested seven other teams in the Wild Card Stage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 to clinch the final spot of the Group Stage, where they will vie against 15 other international teams for the coveted title and biggest share of the life-changing USD 3,000,000 prize pool. Hosted in Boulevard Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the final fight of the Wild Card Stage saw HomeBois successfully edged out Entity7 in a grueling Best-Of-five (BO5) match to earn the right to #SeeTheWorld on the Main Stage.

Liquid ECHO, Falcons APBren head to Riyadh for MSC 2024 featured in the Esports World Cup

Liquid ECHO and Falcons APBren will raise the Philippine flag to the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 featured in the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 3-14 July 2024.

Both teams earned the right to represent the country in the biggest mid-year MLBB esports tournament after emerging champion and runner-up in the recent Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 13. 

Toki, first-ever social commerce platform for collectibles, stands out at TOYCON 2024

Toki, social commerce platform for collectibles, amplified the energy at the biggest annual convention for collectors, TOYCON Philippines.

Toki, the first and only social commerce platform in the Philippines dedicated to collectibles, recently delighted hobbyists and enthusiasts at TOYCON, the biggest annual gathering for collectors held last June 14 to 16 at SMX Manila, to bring the leading niche destination in front of the passionate crowd and let them experience what the digital marketplace has to offer. 

As the pioneer of livestream auctions in the Philippines, Toki hosted several directly from its booth at TOYCON, engaging those remotely navigating the platform and bringing the same vibrant energy from the convention to wherever they were.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 official tournament schedule released!

MOONTON Games has released the official tournament schedule for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 Wild Card Stage and Group Stage. MLBB’s largest international mid-season tournament, held in conjunction with the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will commence from 28 to 30 June with the inaugural Wild Card Stage.

The Wild Card Stage runs from 28 to 30 June, and the opener will feature Keep Best Gaming (KBG) and S2G Esports (S2G) on 28 June, at 11:00 (GMT +3) in a Best-of-One (BO1) series.

KBG were part of the M5 World Championship Wild Card in Malaysia last November, but wil make their return with a revamped roster. This Wild Card challenger will duke it out against S2G from Turkey. See below for the detailed tournament schedule:

Unleash the NEXT level of MOBA gameplay with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's Equipment Evolution, live now!

Get diamonds, in-game rewards, and up to USD 1,000,000 of the global prize pool by producing videos on the Project NEXT campaign, from today (19 June) to 18 July

The next evolution of mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) gameplay has arrived in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)! This year's Project NEXT campaign will unleash a wave of changes to the battle equipment system, including the launch of adaptive equipment. The changes reflect the design and development principles from the Project NEXT 2023 updates – to improve the overall gameplay and features for players based on their preferences.

Riot Games Philippines Opens Nationwide Registration for Liga Republika Open Qualifiers Round, Readies PH for Brand New LoL Esports Ecosystem

From June 3 to June 20, interested League of Legends players can form a team and register for the open qualifiers slated in July

Riot Games, the leading developer and publisher of globally renowned games and esports titles, has officially opened the nationwide registration for the open qualifiers round of Liga Republika, the country’s newly-launched national League of Legends tournament created by Pinoys for Pinoy players.

Following its recent global announcement about the formation of a brand new LoL Esports Ecosystem set to debut in 2025, Riot Games Philippines is leveraging Liga Republika 2024 as a foundational element to elevating the competitive scene for local grassroots gaming communities and forge a path for Pinoy players to improve their chances of competing in the international stage.

MSC 2024 and MWI 2024 Group Draw results officially announced!

MOONTON Games has officially announced the group draw results of its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 and MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) 2024. Both global tournaments will be featured in the upcoming Esports World Cup in Boulevard Riyadh City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia featuring international MLBB teams. 

MSC 2024 Group Draw results now out!

From 28 to 29 June, the inaugural Wild Card Stage will divide eight (8) teams into two groups to play a single round-robin, best-of-one (BO1) match. The matches start at 11:00 AM (GMT+3) on both 28 and 29 June. See below the results of the Wild Card draw:

Qiddiya and MOONTON Expand Global Partnership to Grow Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports Worldwide

International gaming developer and publisher, MOONTON Games, and Qiddiya City, a global destination for entertainment, sports, and culture, today announced an extension of their partnership to bring elevated experiences to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournaments to audiences worldwide. This extension further strengthens Qiddiya’s commitment to help grow the esports ecosystems of one of the world’s most popular mobile games. 

Qiddiya City will bring online and offline activations in the M6 World Championship as the Global Presenting Partner, and premier MLBB Professional Leagues namely MPL MENA Seasons 5 and 6 and MPL Indonesia Seasons 13 and 14, as the Official Sponsor. The activations include the Qiddiya Play of the Day, which identifies and revisits the best in-game plays from any game through curated replays, and the Qiddiya Legends Award, which commemorates outstanding players and performances at the MPL Indonesia and MPL MENA.