CreaZion Studios, Megaworld hold ‘Fright Nights’
CREAZION Studios and Megaworld Cinemas are bringing the fear back on the big screen for the Halloween season with two horror films as part of “Fright Nights.” It kicks off with the screening of When Evil Lurks on Oct. 14, followed by Backrooms: Everything Must Go on Oct. 21. Tickets are priced at P270 in Metro Manila and P200 in provincial cinemas, available at Megaworld Cinemas ticket booths and online.
Coke Studio celebrates 10 seasons
COKE STUDIO Philippines is celebrating its 10th season under the theme “Dinig Ang Pinas,” marking a decade of giving OPM a bigger stage. Since its launch, it has grown from a single-season collaboration series into one of the country’s most recognized platforms for OPM. To mark the milestone, the song “Sumabay Ka” by KZ Tandingan, Ben&Ben, and Al James is now out, inspired by Filipino stories and the artists’ own Coke Studio journeys. It is available on Spotify. A concert celebration will also take place on Nov. 7 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, with more details to be announced.
KinoFest German Film Fest returns to Manila
FROM Oct. 15 to 18, the KinoFest will be held at the Greenhills Mall at the Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, for the first time. The fifth edition of the film festival aims to bring a selection of contemporary films from Germany to Filipino audiences, films exploring themes of belonging, resilience, memory, care, justice, and the spaces that shape our lives. The program features 10 German films, including the festival opener Rose by Markus Schleinzer, starring Sandra Hüller. A highlight of this year’s Manila program is KinoFest Special: Intersections, which will be bringing contemporary Philippine cinema into conversation with the German lineup. The program features Invisible Labor by Joanne Cesario, Raging (Rumaragasa) by Ryan Machado, and the Philippine premiere of Body Count by Cris Bringas. The screening will be followed by an in-person talkback with the filmmakers, moderated by Julian Fuchs, director of the Goethe-Institut Philippines. Admission to all the screenings and events is free, on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets may be claimed at the KinoFest booth near Cinema 1 one hour before each screening.
Sam Benwick releases 15-track debut album
FILIPINO-British singer-songwriter Sam Benwick is set to drop her debut album, HIGHS and lows, on Oct. 16. The 15-track collection of original songs offers an unguarded look into the experiences and discoveries of a young woman finding her way through life. It showcases stripped-down pop sensibilities and explores life’s changing seasons, independently produced with distribution support from ONErpm. The album includes previously released songs, “OUT OF THE DARKNESS,” “told ya so,” “FINALLY,” “mr. nonchalant,” and “STEP BY STEP,” plus 10 new tracks.
Live-action LEGO Friends musical comes to YouTube
THE LEGO Group has officially announced LEGO Friends: Heartlake The Musical, the franchise’s first-ever live-action adaptation, premiering for free globally on Oct. 16 on the LEGO Group’s official YouTube channel. The 50-minute musical is produced by director and executive producer Kenny Ortega (known for his work on the High School Musical franchise and The Cheetah Girls), Jill Wilfert of LEGO Entertainment, and Michael McKenna and Hanah Draper of Final Pixel. The story follows Daisy, a creative teenager who, after moving to a new town, escapes her loneliness by building a detailed LEGO Friends world in her bedroom — only to be whisked into the vibrant world of Heartlake City.
The Land Before Time returns to Robinsons Movieworld
A BELOVED childhood classic is making its way back to the big screen as The Land Before Time comes exclusively to select Robinsons Movieworld branches on Oct. 16 to 18, and Oct. 23 to 25. Originally released in 1988 and directed by animator Don Bluth, The Land Before Time tells a story of friendship, courage, loss, and hope. It follows the emotional journey of Littlefoot and his group of young dinosaur friends, the Quintuplets, who navigate a world filled with both wonder and danger in search of their families and a new home. The film will screen exclusively at select Robinsons Movieworld branches, including Opus Premier Cinemas, Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Antipolo, Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Robinsons Tuguegarao, and Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
TikTok opens voting for Pinoy nominees for SEA Awards
TIKTOK HAS announced the first-ever TikTok Awards Southeast Asia (SEA), meant to bring together both iconic and rising TikTok creators across the region to spotlight impactful creators and content. This year, TikTok communities can vote for and support Filipino nominees to represent the country on the Southeast Asian stage. There will be multiple phases, starting with the local voting phase from Oct. 12 to 26, where TikTok users across Southeast Asia will vote for their local nominees across 11 categories. In each category, the top-voted local creator will proceed to the next stage as a Country Representative, who will have a chance to become one of TikTok Awards 2026’s Southeast Asia Winners.
John Williams’ movie music the focus in concert
AS PART of Film Music Legends, a new orchestral concert series celebrating renowned film music composers and their works, Film Concert Philippines is set to mount the concert The Music of John Williams: 95th Birthday Tribute, slated for Jan. 30-31, 2027, at the Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center, Makati. The concert will feature beloved scores from Harry Potter, Saving Private Ryan, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Superman, Star Wars, Amistad, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Fiddler on the Roof, performed live by the Filharmonika Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga. The Film Concerts Philippines Community Pre-sale with special discounted rates is ongoing, while public ticket sales will open on Oct. 20 via Ticketmelon.
HBO announces Crazy Rich Asians TV series
HBO HAS greenlit the one-hour original drama series Crazy Rich Asians, based on the global bestselling books written by Kevin Kwan. Adele Lim, co-writer of the Crazy Rich Asians movie, will showrun and executive produce the series alongside Mr. Kwan, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and director Jon M. Chu. The series will pick up after the events of the blockbuster movie, with series regulars including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Emmy Award winner Ronny Chieng. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will have a recurring role.