AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ puts Filipino culture in the spotlight as cast calls film a “love letter” to heritage
DreamWorks Animation’s new film “Forgotten Island” is being hailed by its creators and cast as a heartfelt tribute to Filipino culture, sparking pride among Filipino Americans and drawing attention to Hollywood’s track record on representation. At a special screening held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on August 28, 2026, directors Joel Crawford […] The post DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ puts Filipino culture in the spotlight as cast calls film a “love letter” to heritage appeared first on American Almanac .
DreamWorks Animation’s new film “Forgotten Island” is being hailed by its creators and cast as a heartfelt tribute to Filipino culture, sparking pride among Filipino Americans and drawing attention to Hollywood’s track record on representation. At a special screening held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on August 28, 2026, directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado joined a star-studded cast, including Liza Soberano, H.E.R., Manny Jacinto, and Lea Salonga, to showcase a project they describe as an original adventure rooted in Filipino folklore and mythology. The film, scheduled for theatrical release on September 25, follows two best friends who stumble through a portal to the mystical island of Nakali, encountering…Open