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Ricci Rivero gets his launching film 'Happy Times'

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Dec 18 10:47 AM

Ricci Rivero’s sophomore outing in “Happy Times,” a youth-oriented flick that also marks as his launching film under Upstream and directed by Ice Idanan. Read more »

Review: Bob Odenkirk is finally a movie star in 'Nobody'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 08 08:53 AM

'Nobody' was an action film cut from the same cloth as the John Wick series, both retired hitmen trying to live normal lives who soon were drawn back into the killing business. Read more »

Movie review: 'Fatale' is this generation's 'Fatal Attraction'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 16 06:10 AM

Strong vibes of the '80s erotic psychological thriller "Fatal Attraction" will immediately come to mind for most Gen X members of the audience.  Read more »

Director Erik Matti returns with steamy romantic drama 'A Girl and A Guy'

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Jun 24 06:46 AM

Director Erik Matti's steamy romance-drama, “A Girl and A Guy,” is the first offering of Upstream Originals streaming starting June 24. Read more »

Upstream clinches partnership with Universal Pictures

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Jun 15 06:19 AM

Upstream inked a video on demand (VOD) deal with NBC Universal Pictures to bring the biggest Hollywood releases right into your homes.   Read more »

Ordering in? Your food delivery may contain toxic chemicals from plastic packs

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 03:25 PM

There are 12,000 chemicals used in making plastic food packs, and several may cause disease, including cancer and disruption to the endocrine and reproductive systems, experts say. They are calling for more stringent regulation and a shift to reusable food packs even for takeout meals.  Read more »

John Arcilla intimidated with crusading journalist role in 'On the Job' sequel

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 02:35 PM

“On the Job: The Missing 8,”, the much-awaited sequel to Erik Matti’s blockbuster 2013 movie “On the Job,” will soon be shown on the streaming platform.  Read more »

Maureen Wroblewitz, Vance Larena groomed to become next online stars in 2021

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 12 03:14 PM

After its first online showing of the 46th Metro Manila Filmfest, Upstream.ph will roll out its upcoming releases starting February 2021 headlined by its new bets for stardom led by 2017 "Asia’s Next Top Model" winner Maureen Wroblewitz. Read more »

Upstream executive, artists vow to go after those pirating MMFF movies

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 27 12:51 PM

The new online platform showcasing entries of the 46th Metro Manila Filmfest has started to crack down on the piracy of filmfest entries showing up online. Read more »

Producers assured: No first day, last day showing for all MMFF entries, even for 'low performing' movies

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 21 09:00 PM

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2020 producers have been assured that there will no pull out of their entries in the full duration of the two weeks run of the yuletide festival. Read more »

Paulo Avelino's 'Fan Girl' joins 9 other films in 2020 MMFF

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 05:31 PM

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the deep-rooted tradition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) vows to continue this Christmas by going digital.   Read more »

Globe secures deal to exclusively stream Pacquiao’s next fights

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 09:03 PM

Filipino world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao has been named Globe Telecoms' latest brand ambassador, the company announced Tuesday night.   Read more »

LOOK: You can watch these 14 Pinoy movies for just P14

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 05:08 PM

Hear this: P1 for one movie. P14 for 14 movies. Read more »

Shell eyes sale of Malampaya stake as part of 'portfolio rationalization'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 06:37 PM

Shell Philippines Exploration BV, the upstream unit of energy giant Royal Dutch Shell plc on Wednesday said it is exploring options to sell its SC 38 Malampaya stake as part of an "ongoing portfolio rationalization." Read more »