Fresh from its successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the initial reviews for The Woman King are now out, and critics are unanimous in praising Viola Davis’ fierce reinvention as an action hero and the film as a rousing, action-packed crowd-pleaser.   Garnering 100% Fresh Rating over at review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes (as of September 12), The Woman King’s admirers say the historical epic offers an awards-worthy performance from Davis, a breakout star in Thuso Mbedu and impressively choreographed action scenes. “It feels like the `Gladiator’ for Black women, and what a welcome surprise,” writes Variety.  “With the right messaging and...

Get to know these fan-favorite characters as they make their big-screen debut in the highly anticipated blockbuster and check-out their individual posters below.   Teth-Adam / Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) Hailed as the slave who became Champion, the mortal slave Teth-Adam was bestowed the powers of the gods. When he used his powers for vengeance, he was entombed, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years later, Black Adam is freed from his imprisonment and finds his unique form of justice challenged by modern day heroes in the form of the Justice Society.     Carter Hall / Hawkman (Aldis Hodge) With...

Breaking the internet, Halle Bailey stars in Disney’s live-action remake of their infamous “The Little Mermaid.” According to its Director, Rob Marshall, he is so proud of the diverse cast they have put up together. The director also cleared out that there was no ‘agenda’ in casting Halle as Ariel, the main character, in the movie.  "It had nothing to do with anything exterior. It had everything to do with the interior — what she brings to it, the beauty, the passion, the fierceness, the vulnerability, the joy, the heart. Everything that she has was what we were looking for...

 Filipino five-member boyband SB19 reaches even greater heights as their new single “WYAT” continues to gain foothold in the Philippines and abroad.   In less than a week, the disco-pop track has peaked at No. 1 on iTunes Chart in several countries and territories, including the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, and UAE. It has also charted in 9 countries outside the country: No. 2 in Bahrain and Antigua & Barbuda, No. 4 in Saudi Arabia, No. 8 in New Zealand, No. 20 in Canada and Cambodia, No. 54 in Azerbaijan, No. 55 in Malaysia, No. 70 in the US,...

  The largest and longest-running book fair ended its hiatus by coming back this 2022. Last Thursday, Sept 15, the fair welcomed the people to its event in the SMX Convention Center Manila. In hopes of breaking its crowd record of 160,000 in 2019, this year’s fair has over 100 exhibitors to cater to all book lovers from all walks of life. The event would be open to the public until Sunday, September 18.    If you still have doubts about why you should come to this year’s international book fair, here are some reasons why you shouldn’t miss out...