Moviegoers have spoken, and they love Sonic the Hedgehog 3!    The latest big-screen adventure of Team Sonic has earned a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which opened in the US December 20, has so far earned upwards of $230 million at the global box office. It opens in Philippine cinemas January 15.    Reviews from critics have also been mostly positive. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” currently holds a Fresh 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than its two predecessors.    “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is way better than it has a right to be: as a...

The Rig Season 2 January 2, 2025 The second series of the highly anticipated thriller, The Rig, the six-part UK Original series. Helicopters have taken the surviving crew of the Kinloch Bravo to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Here, the trapped crew must deal with the emotional and physical fallout of the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Bravo, and contend with swirling conspiracies, corporate conflicts, and new threats from the dark depths of the world’s ocean. The second series will continue exploring global themes -...

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.”    Reeves, well-loved for his Matrix and John Wick characters, adds, “Sonic’s no match for me.”  Watch the “Casting a Shadow” featurette: ...

  In an unforgettable preview of “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night”, fans of the globally beloved TV series The Chosen were treated to a moving portrayal of the birth of Jesus Christ, making it a must-watch for the Christmas season. Held during Jonathan Roumie’s visit to the Philippines, the premiere offered a deeply immersive retelling of the Nativity that captured hearts and stirred faith.   Starring Sara Anne as the younger Mother Mary and Raj  Bond as Joseph, this Christmas special blends the human and divine dimensions of Christ’s birth, portraying the ordinary lives of Mary and Joseph while...

“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:     “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan (voiced by Brian Cox, “Succession”). A sudden attack...