Netflix is now using generative AI — but it risks leaving viewers and creatives...

By Edward White
NETFLIX’S recent use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show El Eternauta (The Eternaut) marks more...

Disney settles lawsuit with fired Mandalorian actress Gina Carano

LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney has resolved a legal dispute with actor Gina Carano over her firing from the Star Wars streaming TV series...

Entertainment News (08/12/25)

A REBOOT of The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and produced by Seth MacFarlane, is opening in Philippine cinemas on Aug. 13. Mr. Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin, Jr., son of Lt. Frank Drebin (played by Leslie Nielsen in the original films) and the only man who has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world. The movie also stars Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, and Danny Huston.

A P15-million horse

AT Corso Como 88 in One Ayala, there’s always something interesting for your eyes to land on. Among the new additions is a P15-million Murano glass horse, flecked with gold.

French crystal maisons show off at Rustan’s

RUSTAN’S is celebrating Home Month at its Makati branch with a display of limited edition pieces from luxury houses, including the French brand Daum. While...

Mexico wants Adidas to pay up after Mexican-American designer launches Indigenous-inspired shoe

MEXICO CITY — Mexico is looking for footwear giant Adidas to pony up after a Mexican-American designer, Willy Chavarria, working with the firm launched...

A 240-year-old Swiss watchmaker’s race to beat Trump’s tariff deadline

LONDON/GENEVA — As a US tariff deadline neared this week, Swiss watch manufacturer DuBois et fils rushed to ship five high-end watches worth thousands...

Style (08/11/25)

Fendi releases BFF charms, platform sneakers FENDI unveils a charm-filled world for the Fall/Winter 2025-26 Collection with the launch of the new Fendi BFF Maxi...

LG drops latest AI-powered xboom lineup, in collaboration with will.i.am

SOUTH KOREAN tech brand LG has officially launched its latest audio lineup, xboom, which features artificial intelligence (AI) smart sound, with nine-time Grammy winner...

Filipino talent shines in Freakier Friday

TWENTY-TWO years after the 2003 Disney Movie classic Freaky Friday comes an unexpected yet delightful surprise for adults who are still teens-at-heart — the sequel, titled Freakier Friday.

In Freakier Friday, Lindsay Lohan gives the performance we didn’t know we needed

TO DESCRIBE just how meaningful the Lindsay Lohan-Jamie Lee Curtis remake of Freaky Friday was to a 13-year-old in 2003, I’ll use an anecdote.

Stuff to Do (08/08/25)

DAILY until Aug. 10, The Peninsula Manila is once again filled with the vibrancy and ingenuity of Filipino crafts, fashion, and art at its finest as it hosts MaArte at The Pen.