Category: Film

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run also makes history as the first Philippine documentary in Dolby Atmos.

DVent Pictures and Warner Bros. Philippines, in cooperation with WEU, have unveiled the official poster of Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, a documentary film about the iconic Pinoy rock band and the monumental staging of their Huling El Bimbo reunion concert in 2022.

The film’s poster was designed by Brandon Schaefer of Jumpcut NYC, a multimedia artist renowned for his work on some of the most acclaimed films in recent memory. His portfolio includes the poster for Drive My Car, winner of the 94th Academy Award for Best International Feature, as well as artwork for the Sundance and Cannes-winning documentary All That Breathes, and the 40th anniversary release of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.

Producer and filmmaker Maria Diane Ventura shared that Schaefer came up with multiple design concepts with minimal guidance, allowing him the freedom to explore different visual approaches.

“I had such a difficult time choosing just one,” said Ventura. “But in the end, it was a unanimous decision to go with the most commercially viable, one that includes all the vital elements. However, I wish I could release all of them, especially the more abstract and avant-garde designs which were really quite impressive and evocative.”

Apart from the poster reveal, Ventura disclosed that the Eraserheads: Combo On The Run will be the first Philippine documentary to be screened in Dolby Atmos, a cutting-edge audio technology known for its most immersive sound experience. Award-winning sound mixer and engineer Jason Abell, who has worked on music-themed documentary films such as Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, was responsible for the film’s innovative sound design.

“After we finished sound design at the famed Funkhaus in Berlin, Hilarion Banks, our exceptionally talented Cinematographer and one of our associate producers recommended Jason whom he has worked previously,” Ventura explained. “When I came across his body of work, I knew I wanted to not just collaborate but to learn from him as well. I immediately flew to LA to work at the same soundstage where they mixed Hans Zimmer’s Dune soundtrack, and both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s documentaries, and he did not disappoint. He’s a consummate professional dedicated to giving justice to the band’s genius and that somehow aligned perfectly with our primary objective: if we’re making a film to honor the music, then it has to be heard in the best possible way, and Jason made that happen. I truly am incredibly lucky to be working with such amazing artists, both Filipino and international.”

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run provides an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Huling El Bimbo reunion concert, held in 2022 against a backdrop of political division and post-pandemic uncertainty. Featuring rare footage and never-before-seen interviews that reveal intimate details about the band, the upcoming documentary feature is considered one of the most important films of 2025 by both film critics and pop culture pundits.

The film will screen nationwide only from March 21 to 23, 2025. Meanwhile, the official trailer, which garnered significant attention from the public, has amassed more than 2 million views across various platforms within its first 30 hours.

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a full ballet concert up-close? Wonder no more as SM Cinema exclusively brings Swan Lake to the Philippines. Experience the world-class enthralling ballet performances of Sae Eun Park (Odette/Odile), Paul Marque (Prince Siegfried),

Pablo Legasa (Rothbart), and the Paris Opera Corps de Ballet in SM Cinema Aura IMAX with Laser and SM Cinema Megamall IMAX from November 8 to 10.

Directed by Isabelle Julien, Swan Lake paid homage to the full ballet performance, in the glory of Tchaikovsky’s heartrending pieces. The story revolves around the story of Prince Siegfried whose royal duties required him to seek a bride. Wishing to marry for love, he eventually meets and falls for Odette, a princess cursed by the Rothbart to live as a swan.

Get ready to be blown away by the magnificent dance sequences which will keep you hooked on the edge of your seats. Add to this the exquisitely clear video quality brought by IMAX, which highlighted the darkness and vibrancy elucidated in the film. The ballet movements were artfully rendered – plies, pirouettes and jetes included.

This adaptation of Swan Lake is guaranteed to be an immersive experience for all audiences. It captures the beauty of ballet in cinema – mesmerizing and breathtaking at the same time. The SM Cinema IMAX experience is similar to getting a front row access to a ballet concert which is a unique opportunity by itself.

Don’t miss Swan Lake in SM Cinema Aura IMAX with Laser and SM Cinema Megamall IMAX from November 8 to 10!