Filipino Film Updates

Liza Soberano and Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (a.k.a. H.E.R) at the DreamWorks press event for FORGOTTEN ISLAND.

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The first official poster of DreamWorks’ FORGOTTEN ISLAND It features Filipino mythological elements like manananggal and gayuma.

Philippine sun, jeepney, spaghetti wires, and Pinoy classroom and uniform seen on the new FORGOTTEN ISLAND trailer.

The official trailer of DreamWorks’ FORGOTTEN ISLAND featuring Filipino folklore and voice cast including Liza Soberano, H.E.R, Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, and Dolly de Leon. In theaters September 25.

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Isabel Sandoval shot by JL Javier for RollingStone Philippines.

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(Via @DEADLINE)

A new reality competition, BROADWAY BOUND, is launching in the Philippines alongside the US, UK, and Korea. Contestants will compete in weekly singing, dancing, and acting challenges, judged by theater professionals. The winner will earn a leading role in their home territory.

FDCP reveals it is slated to organize an acting workshop this year led by an unnamed Academy Award-winning actress. Only 20 participants from top talent agencies will be handpicked to participate.

The official poster for GMA Pictures' HUWAG KANG TITINGIN designed by Justin Besana. Starring Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay, Shuvee Entrata and more, in theaters April 15.

Poland’s Big Wave Films, Germany’s Oma Inge Film have boarded Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan's sci-fi western HUM. "An earthquake unravels the lives of two runaway land defenders turned rodeo stars haunted by their tragic past."

Dolly de Leon has joined the cast of DreamWorks Animation’s FORGOTTEN ISLAND. Other newly announced cast members include Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Amielynn Abellera.

On this day in 1976, APOCALYPSE NOW began filming in the Philippines. Originally planned for a five-month shoot, production in the jungle lasted over a year and was famously chaotic, featuring cast changes, typhoons, and Martin Sheen's heart attack.

Happy 78th birthday to National Artist Ricky Lee. Throughout his career, he has written over 180 screenplays for numerous directors including Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ishmael Bernal.

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Dolly de Leon at the set of Palme d’Or-winning film TRIANGLE OF SADNESS seen on newly released photos.

Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Red Concepcion to star on new horror, food film “The Catch” It centers on a famous Filipino chef who secretly kills supernatural creatures and serves them to his unsuspecting clientele, until those creatures return for revenge. (@Variety)

Wow. Apparently, the #Oscars included Filipino filmmaker Mike De Leon in its expanded In Memoriam tribute in its website/page.