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The 2025-2026 NBA Season is upon us! Tip-off starts on October 23. Make sure you don’t miss the action by getting NBA League Pass through Smart Communications, Inc.
Powered by Smart, prepaid and postpaid customers can subscribe to the NBA League Pass via Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for only P425 per month, enabling them to conveniently stream the NBA games and their favorite teams and players without the need for a credit card.
To activate the NBA League Pass – Monthly Pass, Smart subscribers can visit https://apps.smart.com.ph/NBALeaguepass/Brand/Smart.
NBA League Pass
What are you getting with NBA League Pass? That’s live access to ALL the games. You can pick your favorite teams and players, so you don’t miss out on the action.
You can also catch Marquee games featuring the Emirates NBA Cup (previously the In-Season Tournament), the Christmas Day games, NBA All-Star, Play-in, Playoffs and more.
The new season will feature a double-header featuring the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics vs. the New York Knicks followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
Teams of note
The Boston Celtics featuring Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown will be looking to the defend their title. In the Eastern Conference, they are still the favorites to come out on top. Hot on their trail are Milwaukee Bucks who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing first year together for stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The retooled New York Knicks are also making some noise adding Mikal Bridges and Karl Anthony-Towns during the offseason.
Out-west, it’s the young up-start Oklahoma City Thunder that appear to be the favorites. This was indicated by a recent GM (General Manager) Survey report. In the hunt as legitimate contenders in the west are the Denver Nuggets led by Nikola “Joker” Jokic. Anthony “Ant-man” Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves are also looking to pounce.
Naturally, there’s going to be plenty of interest on LeBron’s Lakers who is making history as he and son Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play on the same team. There are also plenty of same faces in new places like Klay Thompson in Dallas, Demar Derozan in Sac-Town, and many more.
The teaser trailer for DC Studio’s horror thriller, Clayface, has just been released. It is the studio’s first-ever foray into the genre, with the film co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins.
The R-rated standalone film is still part of the new James Gunn DC Universe, taking place within the main DCU timeline before the events of the 2025 Superman.
It stars Tom Rhys Harries as the titular Gotham City villain. He is joined by Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, and Joshua James.
The film opens internationally on October 21 and in North America on October 23.
Here’s a quick look at the film’s teaser trailer:
Clayface explores one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster.
The story revolves around the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and dark underbelly of scientific ambition.
Joining Watkins in his creative team are director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris, visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton, costume designer Keith Madden, and casting director Lucy Bevan.
In addition, here’s a quick look at the movie’s teaser poster:
Entertainment
DC’s Clayface teaser shows off a horror-filled superhero movie
Our first taste of James Gunn’s Gotham City will be frightening.
Last year, James Gunn’s Superman sparked an impressive wave of excitement for the new DC Universe. Though this year’s spotlight is on Supergirl, Clayface is also getting an eponymous film, giving us our first taste of Gotham City in this bustling universe.
There’s been a lot of mystery surrounding this film. For one, Gotham City’s DCU debut is based on, arguably, a secondary villain, rather than any member of the Bat-Family. Secondly, Gunn has confirmed that the movie will heavily lean towards the horror genre, a feat others have tried but often failed.
Today, DC Studios has released the first teaser trailer for Clayface. And no, Gunn wasn’t kidding when he said this is going to be a horror film.
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a rising movie star suddenly scarred by a violent attack. Desperate to resurrect his career, he resorts to a scientific experiment that turns his skin into moldable clay.
As the teaser hints, the film will not shy away from body horror, including shots of Hagen’s disfigured face either from the attack or from the clay. It’s a big departure from the more traditional style of Superman or Supergirl. But it’s a gamble that might pay off for a universe as young as the DCU.
It’s also apropos that the DCU’s first horror film is getting a horror-themed premiere. Clayface will premiere in cinemas on October 23, 2026.
SEE ALSO: Superman sequel, titled Man of Tomorrow, comes out in 2027
Cameras
The Fujifilm instax mini 13 is your new, favorite plus-one!
Say goodbye to awkward “who’s taking the photo?” debates with the camera that puts you at the center of the frame.
We’ve all been there: you’re at the center of a perfect moment — a sunset rooftop toast or a reunion with your best friends — and you’re stuck behind the screen trying to get the lighting right.
Fujifilm’s new instax mini 13 is here to let you stop worrying about the “how” and start living the “now”.
The first thing you’ll notice is the glow-up. The mini 13 swaps the tech-heavy look for a soft, sculpted aesthetic that feels like a dream in your hand. It comes in five candy-colored hues: Dreamy Purple, Frost Blue, Candy Pink, Lagoon Green, and Clay White.
The biggest flex is you can finally be in the shot. The new dual timers (2 or 10 seconds) mean no more awkward “who’s taking the photo?” debates.
Just prop it up with the included angle adjustment accessory, set the timer, and join the frame.
The tech inside is just as intuitive. A simple twist of the lens powers it on or shifts it into Close-Up Mode, while the Parallax Correction ensures your centered shots actually stay centered.
Because we live for the “post,” the updated instax UP! app uses AI to scan your physical prints with pinpoint precision.
It strips away the glare and the background noise, leaving you with a clean, digital version of your favorite tactile memories.
The Fujifilm instax mini 13 is now available in the Philippines, and retails for PhP 5,399.
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