Batman Begins | Returns to Cinemas

After 20 years, Batman Begins will return to select cinemas in limited markets. It’s been in the news for almost a week now, and this won’t be considered news by now. But in one of those regional markets, the Philippines will have a special screening of the said film, as discovered through Ayala Cinema in their Sure Seats ticketing website, which is just older than the Batman Begins itself. It is not often that Ayala Cinemas has ever had this type of special screening. Most of the past films that get a limited re-release in cinemas are hosted by competing rivals like SM Cinemas, which has screened several classics like E.T., Jurassic Park, and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Superman ’78, as prime examples of what they have done in the last five years. But this December, Ayala Cinemas is getting theirs with Batman Begins, celebrating 20 years, which is also the launch of the directorial career of Christopher Nolan to a wider audience that grounded the Dark Knight in a relatable character.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Sword Words

There’s a saying: the pen is mightier than the sword. It’s a famous phrase by an English author named Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. It’s a famous expression that defines that words are more effective than violence. But what if words can be sharper than a sword, as the theme for Tyang Karyel’s latest solo show “Sword Words.” Sometimes, art is sharper than words expressed through visual concepts or ideas that define an artist’s work. It comes from life and personal experience, defined by the innate passion to express it visually beyond words or even physical actions. From that, expressionism comes visual thought that comes from within.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Me Time

“Me Time” is the latest solo art show featuring Mimaaaaaaaaw, who has had a very successful 2024, is back once again with her latest themed exhibit that can relate to anyone in real life, which inspired her journey as an artist, as well as a co-owner of a gallery, is something deeply personal at the same time shares her thoughts through the creation of her latest show. Mimaaaaaaaaw’s personal growth as an artist continues to define the challenges of life, at the same time channeling her artistic style that has been evolving, giving you a unique perspective.

Toy Sightings | Superman Movie by Spin Master

In a few days, Superman will be heading to the big screen once again. But this time, it’s an entirely ‘New’ movie which will reboot the live-action part of the DC Studios’ new slate of films, separate from the previous DCEU (DC Extended Universe). Some fans will welcome it, and some are still critical and skeptical will keep an eye on the development of the film’s general reaction. Of course, whenever there’s a new film from DC, expect the merchandise to follow. The action figures have been leaked and discussed for potential spoilers.

Arte Bettina | Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

To push the boundaries of creativity, you’ll find that it forms a new collaboration similar to what Arte Bettina has presented in their current exhibit, featuring five artists producing one goal at the same time, creating new stories to define their works. It might sound easy, but there’s a challenge that some of the artists have to go through in making it work to be part of that collaborative essence. “Good Night, Sweet Tight, don’t let the Bed Bugs Bite” is the latest art show featuring works from June Digan. Benedir, Lianne Steffi Lim, Lester Conchada, and Mirmin Valley all lend their talents in producing a diverse interpretation of the phrase...

CO Signing Event | Dexter Soy

DC Comics has been rolling with the punches with the “All-In” initiative for 2025, and to that extent, it launched a long-running series with a jumping-on point for new readers where to start with a new creative team. This time, DC kept the Nightwing series from 2016, which is the fourth volume to make it consistent without the need to start with a number-one issue. After the successful run with the writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno Redondo beginning with issue no. 78 and capping off the last storyline with issue no. 118 do you think there’s no more story to tell about Nightwing?

CO Signing Event | Whilce Portacio

Whilce Portacio has been supportive of the local grassroots, and even set up a studio back in the mid-1990s, discovering local talents and collaborating with established ones like Gerry Alanguilan in producing some of the best comic book series around that time. After all those years, those same talented individuals have made their names in the American comic book industry. Some of them have become household names like Gerry, Leinil Yu, and Ed Tadeo. The resurgence of Filipino talent doing work in the international scene also introduced Harvey Tolibao, Mico Suayan, and Stephen Segovia in the mid-2000s.