Saturday, November 7, 2026

Tag: Joel Crawford

Forgotten Island (2026)

(from center left) Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) in DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

Title: Forgotten Island
Rating: PG
Directed by: Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado
Written by: Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado
Starring: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga
Release Date: 9/25/2026
Running Time: 109 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: During the first part of the credits childhood pictures of the cast and crew are shown alongside their credit listing. Sketches of Jo and Raissa’s memories are also shown.

Dedication:
For Dad – thank you for the songs, the food and all the memories that inspired us.
Hindi ka namin malilimutan.
Manuel M. Mercado
(1947 – 2023)

Special thanks to Hunter and Frank for this submission

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)*

Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) in DreamWorks AnimationÕs Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, directed by Joel Crawford.

Title: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Rating: PG
Directed by: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado
Written by: Paul Fisher
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Olivia Colman, Harvey Guillén, Samson Kayo, Wagner Moura, Anthony Mendez, John Mulaney, Florence Pugh, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Ray Winstone
Release Date: 12/21/2022
Running Time: 100 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots on his grandest quest yet.

PiB embarks on an epic journey into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore his lost lives. But with only one life left, Puss will have to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: the captivating Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek Pinault).

In their quest, Puss and Kitty will be aided—against their better judgment—by a ratty, chatty, relentlessly cheerful mutt, Perrito (Harvey Guillén). Together, our trio of heroes will have to stay one step ahead of Goldi (Florence Pugh) and the Three Bears Crime Family, Jack Horner (John Mulaney) and terrifying bounty hunter, the big, bad Wolf (Wagner Moura).


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
We hear Puss say “Oh, you are still here” and laughs.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? (0 rating, 6 votes)

Special thanks to Tony and Michael for this submission