AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCinemalaya Buzz: “2 Valid IDs” is topping Metro Manila box-office charts at the 22nd Cinemalaya, with “Status: Rejected” close behind and “Mag-iina” plus “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” also drawing crowds. Global Doc Spotlight: GMA Pictures’ animated documentary “58th” returns to the Philippines after festival runs in Rotterdam, Annecy, Auckland and Colombia, but the team warns the Aug. 13 premiere may be its only public screening. Star Wars Talk: Ewan McGregor revisits the backlash to his prequel-era Star Wars films, saying they were “dragged through the mud.” Streaming Heat: Apple TV’s sci-fi action hit “The Gorge” stays in the global top 10 on streaming, while Netflix’s 2026 all-time top 10 list adds two movies that show a clear audience split. Big Screen Events: UK outdoor cinema “Summer Nights” rolls out classic screenings including “Dirty Dancing” and “Star Wars: A New Hope.” Theme Park Farewell: Universal Studios Florida marks the final day of “Fast & Furious Supercharged,” with wristbands required for last rides. Box Office Milestone: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” keeps climbing, now surpassing major MCU benchmarks in India and reaching the global all-time top 10. Industry Loss: Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, a three-time National Award winner, dies at 71 after prolonged illness. Safety & Backlash: i24NEWS staff were attacked in Belfast while filming a documentary on European antisemitism. Disney/Animation: “The New Simpsons Movie” gets a new name and a Sept. 3, 2027 release date after D23 footage.
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