Cinemalaya: Props up artistic integrity, illuminates Filipino filmmakers' visions of nationhood

The cast and crew of animation film Iti Mapukpukaw starring Dolly de Leon (center).

Online influencers pose on the red carpet during the opening night of Cinemalaya 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has pushed the boundaries for creative expression in the last 19 years by avidly propping up artistic integrity and illuminating the Filipino filmamakers’ visions of nationhood.

In Five Days, One of 2023's Most Anticipated K-Series Airs On Disney+

Get ready to enter a world of superhuman powers in the newest action thriller K-drama “Moving,” one of this year’s most highly anticipated shows, available exclusively on Disney+ this August 9, 2023.

A secret world of heroes

“Moving” is the biggest Disney+ STAR original series yet, bringing the hit 200 million-view Webtoon by acclaimed author Kangfull to life, with star director Park Inje at the helm. 

The series tells the story of ordinary students who possess superhuman abilities. This includes Kim Bongseok (Lee Jungha), who has the ability of flight; Jang Huisoo (Go Younjung), who can heal quickly; and Lee Ganghoon (Kim Dohoon), who has super strength. Despite their incredible powers, they choose to keep it a secret from everyone and learn to control them to live their lives as regular students.

Australian recording star BIRDEE 王煒 announces Southeast Asian tour

The eclectic pop singer-songwriter will be performing in Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore ahead of her “Best Mistake I Never Made” release

Sydney-based alt-pop artist BIRDEE 王煒 will be touring Southeast Asia next month!

The eclectic singer-songwriter will be performing in Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore to promote “Best Mistake I Never Made,” her upcoming new single, which draws earnest comparisons to forward-thinking pop auteurs Lorde, Tove Lo, and Charli XCX.

Oh, Flamingo!’s acclaimed album, Pagtanda available for exclusive pre-orders at the band’s birthday concert this week!

The Filipino indie-rock quartet will be celebrating their career-spanning milestone with a self-curated festival featuring their peers and contemporaries in the local music scene

Download band photos here. Download the landscape poster here. Download the vinyl pubmat here.

Filipino indie-rock quartet Oh, Flamingo! will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the music scene with a birthday concert happening on July 15, 2023 (Saturday), from 4 pm onwards at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City.

Aside from commemorating their decade-long milestone with a star-studded festival lineup, the four-piece act is also opening pre-order opportunities for the vinyl release of their critically acclaimed album, Pagtanda, which topped NME’s 10 best Southeast Asian albums and EPs of 2023 so far.

grentperez Releases Highly Anticipated EP 'When We Were Younger' Announces Performance In Manila

Photo Credit: Theo Batterman

Once again proving his endless versatility as an artist, rising star grentperez has released his highly anticipated EP ‘When We Were Younger’ and focus track "Stuck On You", out now everywhere via AWAL and Fast Friends. Fans can stream the new track and EP here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

Along with the release of the new EP this week, grentperez announced his first-ever live performance in Asia. He is set to perform in Manila on 16 June, at Eastwood Central Plaza. The show is free for fans to attend on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Conceived as a means to get out of a songwriting rut, ‘When We Were Younger’ is a seven-song collection centered around the concept of nostalgia. Motivated by a desire to stave off cynicism and embrace the carefree creativity of childhood, in his own words ‘When We Were Younger’ “is a collection of music each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families and friendship."

Stars Dazzle at Official “Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile” Press Conference

The cast and crew of "Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile"
were front and center at a press conference
 at the Tindahan ni Aling Puring Convention.

The stars shone bright at the recent Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-sari Store Negosyo Convention, Puregold’s annual celebration of small business owners across the country. Among the many exciting events lined up for participants, one notable highlight was the official press conference for “Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile,” which took place on the first day. 

In attendance was award-winning filmmaker and producer Chris Cahilig, who gave the welcome remarks, while director Victor Villanueva both entertained and inspired the audience as he later related his experiences behind the scenes. 

Paris Is The Host City For The 2023 MTV EMAs

MTV Music Awards Show will be live from Paris, France, on November 5th 2023

MTV today confirmed the 30th annual MTV EMAs will travel to Paris, France for the first time since 1995. Featuring performances from the industry’s biggest artists and celebrating music from around the world, the event will take place in Paris, France, and broadcast on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.