Entertainment Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/category/entertainment/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 /wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-logo-nwp-32x32.png Entertainment Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/category/entertainment/ 32 32 ‘Mag-Iina’ Takes Top Prize at Cinemalaya 22 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/18/mag-iina-takes-top-prize-at-cinemalaya-22/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:55 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=717092 Another Cinemalaya comes to a close as the independent film festival celebrates the best and the brightest during its closing awards ceremony held on August 17th at Shangri La Plaza in Mandaluyong. Mothers Win Big Horror-drama Mag-Iina won not one but two of the top prizes of the festival. The film picked up the Best

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]]> 5 Films We Watched at Cinemalaya 22 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/18/5-films-we-watched-at-cinemalaya-22/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=717086 Despite the rainstorms, the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival showcased over a dozen feature films and shorts over two weeks this August, with screenings across the metro packed with cinephiles and moviegoers. This year’s festival featured memorable performances from some of the country’s top actresses, as well as several impressive child actors, showing that

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]]> 5 Films We Watched at Cinemalaya 22 - newswatchplus.ph Despite the rainstorms, the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival showcased over a dozen feature films and shorts over two weeks this August, with screenings across the metro packed with cinephiles and moviegoers. This year’s festival featured memorable performances from some of the c Entertainment Pulse 5 Films We Can’t Wait to See at Cinemalaya 22 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/06/5-films-we-cant-wait-to-see-at-cinemalaya-22/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:32:58 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=716785 For more than two decades, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has cemented its place as one of the country’s most prestigious showcases for Filipino cinema. It’s helped launch and support the careers of numerous directors and writers, including Jerrold Tarog, Pepe Diokno, and Antoinette Jadaone. Films from Cinemalaya often go on to screen at

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]]> 5 Must-Watch Film and TV Releases This August https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/03/5-must-watch-film-and-tv-releases-this-august/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:14:23 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=716688 August is shaping up to be another exciting month for film and television, with long-awaited returns, acclaimed festival favorites, and highly anticipated finales arriving on both the big and small screens. Whether you’re looking for absurd comedy, a treasure-hunting adventure, or pulse-pounding thrills, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist. Here are our top screen

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]]> 5 Must-Watch Film and TV Releases This August - newswatchplus.ph August is shaping up to be another exciting month for film and television, with long-awaited returns, acclaimed festival favorites, and highly anticipated finales arriving on both the big and small screens. Whether you're looking for absurd comedy, a treasure-hunting adventure, or pulse-pounding thr Entertainment Pulse 5 Ways to Enjoy ‘The Odyssey’ in Other Forms https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/07/22/five-ways-to-enjoy-the-odyssey-in-other-forms/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:22:16 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=716364 Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, brings one of literature’s greatest adventures to a new generation. At 172 minutes, it may not be for everyone, but there are plenty of other ways to follow Odysseus’s journey home. For nearly 3,000 years, Homer’s legendary poem has inspired countless adaptations across film, television, books, music, and more.

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]]> 5 Ways to Enjoy ‘The Odyssey’ in Other Forms - newswatchplus.ph Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, brings one of literature’s greatest adventures to a new generation. At 172 minutes, it may not be for everyone, but there are plenty of other ways to follow Odysseus’s journey home. For nearly 3,000 years, Homer's legendary poem has inspired countless ad Entertainment Pulse 5 Reasons to Be Excited for ‘Forgotten Island’ https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/06/30/5-reasons-to-be-excited-for-forgotten-island/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=715764 DreamWorks Animation’s new film Forgotten Island, co-directed by Joel Crawford and Filipino-American filmmaker Januel Mercado, is putting Filipino mythology, culture, and talent on a global stage in a way rarely seen in a major Hollywood animated film. From its diverse voice cast and folklore-driven narrative to its Filipino-led music contributions, there’s plenty driving the excitement

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]]> 5 Reasons to Be Excited for 'Forgotten Island' - newswatchplus.ph DreamWorks Animation’s new film Forgotten Island, co-directed by Joel Crawford and Filipino-American filmmaker Januel Mercado, is putting Filipino mythology, culture, and talent on a global stage in a way rarely seen in a major Hollywood animated film. From its diverse voice cast and folklore-driven Entertainment Pulse 5 July Releases We’re Most Excited To Watch https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/06/30/5-july-releases-were-most-excited-to-watch/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:54:33 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=715761 We’re halfway through the year, and it’s already been an excellent one for film and TV. As the rain starts to come down this month, things are still heating up on the big and small screens with major blockbusters, exciting prequels, and emotional endings arriving this July. From thrilling adventures across the sky and sea

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]]> 5 July Releases We’re Most Excited To Watch - newswatchplus.ph We’re halfway through the year, and it’s already been an excellent one for film and TV. As the rain starts to come down this month, things are still heating up on the big and small screens with major blockbusters, exciting prequels, and emotional endings arriving this July. From thrilling adventures Entertainment Pulse 5 Pride Shows You Can’t Miss This Year https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/06/16/5-pride-shows-you-cant-miss-this-year/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:01:53 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=715350 It’s Pride Month, and there’s no shortage of incredible stories, performances, and celebrations to enjoy all month long. From moving films and exciting drag spectacles to loud and proud concerts and live entertainment, these shows put LGBTQIA+ talent, creativity, and joy front and center. Celebrate love, identity, and self-expression by adding these shows to your

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]]> Screen Picks for a Jam-Packed June 2026 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/06/03/screen-picks-for-a-jam-packed-june-2026/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:32:11 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=714985 It’s blockbuster season this June, with superheroes, aliens, and supernatural creatures invading theaters. Meanwhile, TV favorites are returning with new seasons that take viewers from chaotic kitchens to fantastical worlds filled with dragons and flying bison. Here are our top screen picks for June: 1. Backrooms Based on the director’s web series, itself inspired by

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]]> Screen Picks for a Jam-Packed June 2026 - newswatchplus.ph It’s blockbuster season this June, with superheroes, aliens, and supernatural creatures invading theaters. Meanwhile, TV favorites are returning with new seasons that take viewers from chaotic kitchens to fantastical worlds filled with dragons and flying bison. Here are our top screen picks for June Entertainment Pulse The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Makes its Way to Southeast Asia https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/05/06/the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-makes-its-way-to-southeast-asia/ Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:39 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=690924 This news is music to a Disney Adult’s ears! Next year, for the first ever, The Walt Disney Company is bringing their highly-awaited fan event called D23 to Southeast Asia. Singapore will host D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a one-of-a-kind celebration giving fans exclusive first access to the latest Disney news, along with

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