Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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. 

Saturday, August 24, 2024

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

Friday, August 16, 2024

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.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

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

Friday, August 9, 2024

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.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

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.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

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.

Saturday, July 20, 2024

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. 

Thursday, July 18, 2024

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.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

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.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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. 

Monday, July 1, 2024

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.