Legendary hero He-Man is set to return to the big screen in the live-action film Masters of the Universe. The film arrives in Philippine cinemas in June 2026.

Nicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam. He returns to his home world of Eternia after 15 years to find it under the rule of the evil Skeletor, played by Jared Leto. To save his family and his world, Adam must reclaim the Sword of Power and embrace his destiny as He-Man.

Directed by Travis Knight, the film also stars Camila Mendes as Teela and Idris Elba as Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms. The cast includes Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, and Charlotte Riley, with Kristin Wiig providing the voice of Roboto.

Masters of the Universe opens in Philippine cinemas in June 2026.

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TUMI has unveiled the next generation of its Alpha collection. This marks a refined evolution of its long-running travel and everyday carry lineup. The launch is led by Formula 1 World Champion and TUMI Global Brand Ambassador Lando Norris. He headlines a series of global campaigns that frame Alpha as gear built for modern movement.

Directed by Alice Schillaci and photographed by Reto Schmid, the campaign places Norris in a cinematic, mission-driven narrative. The visuals lean into precision and restraint, presenting Alpha as purposeful, focused, and intentionally understated. It’s less about flash and more about readiness.

That idea of readiness sits at the core of the collection’s redesign. According to TUMI Global Creative Director Victor Sanz, Alpha serves as a blueprint for how people move today. What they carry, how they access it, and how design can remove friction from the journey.

FXT Ballistic Nylon

At the center of the lineup is TUMI’s signature FXT Ballistic Nylon. It’s now paired with more streamlined pocket layouts, silent magnetic closures, and intuitive access points designed to reduce interruptions on the move. Key styles including the Dual Access Expandable Carry-On, TUMI Brief Pack™, Double Expansion Duffel, and Convertible Clutch Crossbody receive subtle refinements focused on efficiency and flow.

Alongside the updated designs, TUMI is also introducing Ultra Blue — a new accent color that appears across six core Alpha silhouettes. The vivid blue details highlight key touchpoints and serve as a visual nod to the brand’s ongoing focus on innovation and performance.

With this latest generation of Alpha, TUMI continues to evolve one of its most recognizable collections — not by reinventing it entirely, but by sharpening it for how people travel, work, and move today.

Vinyl records have been going through fits and starts throughout the years. While some years have a tepid collection of releases in the space, some feature new releases we’re very excited about. This year might be one of the latter, because Sony has just launched two new turntables that can bring the classic auditory experience for a competitive price.

First up is the PS-LX3BT. It’s a beginner-friendly turntable that values ease of use, while still prioritizing sleek designs. Right away, users can start listening with the attached audio cable and the built-in phono equalizer.

On the other hand, the PS-LX5BT is built for robustness. It has a rigid one-piece body and an aluminum tone arm. Together with the rubber mat and the circuit design, the entire turntable reduces vibrations and preserves audio quality. The high-grade cartridge delivers a wider soundstage. Finally, the gold-plated audio jack puts the premium on wired connections.

Despite the differences, both models will feature Bluetooth connectivity with aptX, aptX Adaptive, and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. They also have USB output with three-level gain control so you can digitize your library. Finally, they will support 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records.

The Sony PS-LX3BT is already available for presales. It will retail for US$ 399.99.

Meanwhile, the Sony PS-LX5BT will start its pre-sales later this spring. It will retail for US$ 499.99.