‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ Disqualified from MMFF

Regal Films’ “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” has been disqualified in major categories of this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night.

According to MMFF executive chairman Francis Tolentino, the board disqualified the Maricel Soriano-Gabby Concepcion starrer in winning major awards in this year’s MMFF because Regal Films changed the pre-approved cast and storyline of the movie and it is against the rules of the festival.

“Final na po. Ibig sabihin ay disqualification from major awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay at Gatpuno Villegas Cultural awards,” said Tolentino in an interview by ABS-CBNNews.com.

“Ang vioation po ay they deviated (from the script). Under the rule kung ano ang approved, hindi na po dapat palitan,” he added.

Producer Lily Monteverde claims that Regal advised the MMFF committee about the changes in the film but Tolentino said otherwise.

“Hindi po sila nag-advise. Nagsabi lang sila ng change sa casting pero sa script hindi sila nag-advise. Nag-advise sila ng November 23 sa cast. Pero the script po ay nagbago,” Tolentino said.

This means “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” will only be competing for the technical categories like Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, etc., in the awarding ceremony which is happening tonight, December 28.

Source: Starmometer.com

MMFF 2011 Early Frontrunner is ‘Enteng ng Ina Mo’

MMFF 2011 first day box office leader is “Enteng ng Ina Mo.”

As predicted by Kris Aquino on “The Buzz,” the Vic Sotto-Ai Ai delas Alas starrer–”Enteng ng Ina Mo”–captured the no. 1 spot on the first day of MMFF 2011 box office race. But can it maintain leadership in the coming days?

Here are the rankings of the MMFF 2011 entries based on first day (December 25) box office estimates as tweeted by Kris Aquino:

1. Enteng Ng Ina Mo – P38.5 million
2. Panday 2 – P20 million
3. Segunda Mano – P18.25 million
4. My Househusband – P17.33 million
5. Shake Rattle & Roll 13 – P15.9 million
6. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – P10.1M million
7. Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga – P3 million

Source: Starmometer.com

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Regal Films has unveiled the official movie poster and teaser for their 2011 MMFF entry “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

Maricel Soriano reunites with Gabby Concepcion in the 2011 MMFF entry from Regal Films titled “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” Maricel and Gabby both starred in the 80′s film of the same title which was also produced by Regal, however, this upcomming MMFF movie is totally different according to its director Jun Lana.

Also starring in “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (2011)” are Carla Abellana, Jericho Rosales, Agot Isidro, Ronaldo Valdez, Solenn Heussaff, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe and introducing TV5′s Star Factor winner Eula Caballero.

Watch the teaser trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

Shake Rattle and Roll 13

Regal Films has unveiled the official movie poster and teaser for their 2011 MMFF entry “Shake Rattle and Roll 13.”

Starring in “Shake Rattle and Roll 13″ are Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Edgar Allan Guzman, Louise delos Reyes and Eugene Domingo.

Also starring are Celia Rodriguez, Boots Anson Roa, Jay Manalo, Ara Mina, Dimples Romana and introducing Ervic Vijandre.

The three directors for this installment are Richard Somes, Jerrold Tarog and Chris Martinez.

“Shake Rattle and Roll 13″ opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011.

Watch the teaser trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

SEGUNDA MANO

The official movie poster of Kris Aquino’s Metro Manila Film Fest entry “Segunda Mano” has been released! And I must say that it is the worst horror movie poster I’ve seen in the recent years. It’s too minimal and the poster itself doesn’t even give you any hints on what the movie is going to be about. Well that is aside from the bag replacing “A” in the title that gives intrigue to the movie. This is actually better off if divided and made into character posters for the three main characters of Segunda Mano movie.

If I were to do the poster, I would have a photo of Kris Aquino (Mabel) looking curious while staring suspiciously at the bag on a table dripping with water. And in the reflection, is a hand trying to reach Mabel’s neck to strangle her. Behind are either two shadowy entities or simply Dingdong and Angelica Panganiban with blank expressions. And a couple of items around that blends with the kind of horror Segunda Mano promises to offer.

Forgive me if I am ranting now but they’re making it obvious that they are banking on these three actors faces for the film to become a hit. I like how the faces looked like moon or aliens from afar but the blood looked so fake and all. The poster is mostly all black!! Don’t you guys have imagination??

I hope the movie is going to be a good one though, and while there’s still 22 days left before this movie opens I hope the trailer isn’t as blank as the poster! That’s all.

Ang Panday 2

Check out the second teaser trailer for the 2011 MMFF entry “Panday 2″ which is a joint project of GMA Films and Imus Productions.

Carlo J. Caparas’ Ang Panday 2 is topbilled by Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. and Marian Rivera. Other cast-members in the movie include Iza Calzado, Buboy Villar, Alice Dixson, Alden Richards, Eddie Garcia, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Mon Confiado, Sheena Halili and Phillip Salvador.

Under the direction of Mac Alejandre, Ang Panday 2 is an entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) with grand opening on Christmas Day.

Watch the teaser trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

‘My Househusband: Ikaw Na!’ Poised for Major Wins in MMFF 2011 Awards’ Race

In the tradition of “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo” and “Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo”, Jose Javier Reyes teams up with real-life couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos once again for an MMFF entry that is a shoo-in for top awards as well as box-office race.

The campaign for the different in the coming Metro Manila Film Festival is in high gear and the word on the street as well as talk among industry insiders have it that “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” is a shoo-in for the top awards as well as ruling the box office race.

Starring real life husband and wife Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos, the film speaks volumes of success in so many aspects already. Joining the fray is undisputed comedy actress Eugene Domingo. All three premiere talents join outstanding chemistry with director par excellence Jose Javier Reyes.

The totality is undeniably a conglomeration of winners in so many levels that Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress are some of the much-predicted trophies that can probably be associated to this film by OctoArts come awards’ night.

Ryan and Juday’s roles become even more realistic in their hands since they can relate to their characters in many aspects. Like married couple Mia and Rod, the lead characters in the movie, Judy Ann and Ryan know exactly what it’s like to raise kids, to balance career and family life, to stay best friends with your significant other even after tying the knot, and to be clear on priorities and keep sense of humor especially through thin.

“Househusband” director Joey Reyes notes that the two kept it “real” and that aside from their well-polished skill in acting, their portrayals have that extra something, “an almost instinctive element”. Ryan is a revelation here, the awarded director adds– and the latter should know. Direk Joey, after all, also directed Ryan in “Kutob” in 2006 where the actor-TV host nabbed a nomination at the FAP Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

As if the winning tandem of Ryan and Judy Ann isn’t enough, ace comedienne Eugene Domingo thickens the plot as Aida, a mistress who lives next door and eventually ends up as Rod’s BFF. Eugene finds it refreshing that the comedic style she was made to bring into the film is neither over the top nor subdued but “just right”.

Though she has starred in one film after the other this year, Eugene is glad to have added “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” to her resume because it is the first time she plays a character who is best friends with a straight male. “Ibang iba ang point of view dahil dun and since I have very few straight male friends in real life, playing Aida was very refreshing and challenging.”

Indeed, given her track record and the way she speaks fondly of her role, her co-actors and the film “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” just might put another trophy on Eugene’s shelf.

tying it all together so masterfully is Direk Joey: he has won awards from the Gawad Urian, Filipino Star Awards and in past MMFF. Many of his works such as “Minamahal Kita”, “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal”, and “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo” and “Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo” (which starred Judy and Ryan) are condsidered modern classics and going by gut feel, “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” could lengthen that list.

And why not? Among all in this year’s MMFF, the subject matter of “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” is most timely: about a married couple who has a non-trditional set up in which the husband takes care of the kids and in manning the house while the wife looks after putting food on the table. Along the way, situations aries that test the arrangement and their relationship. “Many men today are ‘househusband’ either by choice or circumstance and in this film, we show the hilarious side of it,” said he whose vision for the filmwas so clear to him that shooting the scenes were often a swift and smooth affair.

Great actors fleshing out a timeless and relatable story under superb direction—”My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” has got the gold in the bag.

“My Househusband: Ikaw Na!” is OctoArts Films’ entry to the 2011 MMFF. It opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011.

(Press release from OctoArts Films)

Watch the full trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

Enteng Ng Ina Mo

The official movie poster and full trailer for the MMFF entry “Enteng ng Ina Mo” have been released.

“Enteng ng Ina Mo” stars Box-office King Vic Sotto and Box-office Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas. Also starring in the movie are Marvin Agustin, Oyo Sotto, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, Nikki Valdez, Aiza Seguerra, Bing Loyzaga, Amy Perez, Gwen Zamora, Ruby Rodriguez, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Xyriel Manabat with special participation of Eugene Domingo, under the direction of Tony Y. Reyes.

A joint production of Star Cinema, Octo Arts Films, MZet and APT Entertainment, “Enteng ng Ina Mo” opens in theaters nationwide on Christmas day, December 25, 2011.

Watch the full trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

MMFF 2011 Official Entries Revealed

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday, June 17, the eight official entries to the 37th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

MMDA chairman and 2011 Metro Manila Filmfest (MMFF) executive committee head Francis Tolentino revealed the list on Friday, the eight official entries to this year’s MMFF.

The 2011 MMFF Movies (in alphabetical order) are:

Enteng ng Ina Mo
Cast: Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas
Director: Tony Y. Reyes
Producer: Star Cinema / M-Zet Films / APT Entertainment

Hototay
Cast: John Lapus, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andi Eigenmann, Lovi Poe, and Melai Cantiveros
Director: Joel Lamangan
Producer: Regal Films and SMDC

Mr. Wong
Cast: Robin Padilla and Angelica Panganiban
Directors: Tina Dayrit and Rechie del Carmen
Producer: RP Productions

My Househusband
Cast: Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Producer: OctoArts Films

Panday 2
Cast: Bong Revilla, Phillip Salvador, Iza Calzado and Marian Rivera
Director: Mac Alejandre
Producer: GMA Films / Imus Productions

Segunda Mano
Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban
Producer: MJM Productions

Shake Rattle & Roll 13 (Lunod, Tamawo, Parola)
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casino, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo
Directors: Chris Martinez (Lunod), Richard Somes (Tamawo), Jerrold Tarog (Parola)
Producer: Regal Films

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Cast: Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, and Ritz Azul
Producer: Studio 5

Meanwhile, the following 2 movies failed to make it as an official entry:

Love Will Lead You Back
Starring: Judy Ann Santos, Coco Martin, Gina Pareño and Maja Salvador
Producer: CineMedia

Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Cast: George ER Estregan, Philip Salvador, Baron Geisler, Sam Pinto, Bangs Garcia, and Carla Abellana
Director: Tikoy Aguiluz

The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012.

Source: Starmometer.com

Shake Rattle and Roll 13 – Teaser

Ang Panday 2 – Full Trailer

The trailer for Bong Revilla‘s biggest production ever has been released.

“Ang Panday 2″ is the Metro Manila Film Festival entry of GMA Films and Imus Productions starring Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Marian Rivera.

Also starring in the movie Rep. Lucy Torres, Iza Calzado, Lorna Tolentino, Eddie Garcia, and Phillip Salvador.

Directed by Mac Alejandre, “Ang Panday 2″ is set to open in theaters nationwide on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011.

Watch the full trailer here:

‘Praybeyt Benjamin’ Hits P318.49-M in 3 Weeks, Now the Highest-Grossing Pinoy Film Ever!

Praybeyt Benjamin is now the official top-grossing Filipino movie of all time and the first one to surpass the P300 million barrier!

Praybeyt Benjamin is a co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films and stars Vice Ganda in his second title role on the big screen. It also stars Derek Ramsay under the direction of Wenn Deramas of the “Tanging Ina” fame.

On it’s third week of screening, Praybeyt Benjamin has broken the record of “No Other Woman” which had a box-office gross of P276.8-M in 5 Weeks. The comedy movie also became the first Pinoy film ever to cross the P300 million barrier making it the box-office hit of the century!

Praybeyt Benjamin is now the second biggest movie in the Philippines for 2011 beating “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ which dropped to 3rd. It’s now set to break the box-office record of this year’s no. 1 movie–Transformers: Dark of Moon–which is P415.74-M.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of November 15, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Praybeyt Benjamin – P318.49-M *
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
4. No Other Woman – P276.8-M
5. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
6. Thor – P173.98M
7. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
8. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
9. Captain America – P153.3
10. Green Lantern – P132.3M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of November 15, 2011)

1. Praybeyt Benjamin – P318.49M *
2. No Other Woman – P276.8-M
3. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
4. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
5. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
6. Bulong – P67.27M
7. Temptation Island – P60-M
8. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
9. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
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11. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
12. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M
13. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
14. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
15. Aswang – P29-M *
16. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M
17. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
18. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
19. Tumbok – P10.53M
20. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
21. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
22. Thelma – P1.35M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

Won’t Last A Day Without You – Movie Poster and Music Video

Check out the official movie poster and music video for the Sarah Geronimo-Gerald Anderson starrer – “Won’t Last a Day Without You.”

“Won’t Last A Day Without You” is said to be the sequel to Sarah and Gerald’s first movie “Catch Me…I’m In Love” which was the first box-office hit of 2011.

Can “Won’t Last a Day Without You” surpass the P120.21 million box-office gross of their first team-up movie “Catch Me…I’m In Love”?

We’ll see when the film opens in theaters nationwide on November 23, 2011.

For the meantime, watch the music video here:


Source: Starmometer.com

Vice Ganda’s ‘Praybeyt Benjamin’ is Set to Become the Highest-Grossing Pinoy Movie of All Time

“Praybeyt Benjamin” is set to break the box-office record of “No Other Woman” by virtue of its P200 million gross on its first 8 days of screening!

According to Star Cinema, Vice Ganda‘s “Praybeyt Benjamin” has raked in P200-million in ticket sales from its opening day last October 26 up to November 2, 2011 (8 days).

Given that box-office gross in just 8 days, the movie is expected to surpass the earnings received by another Star Cinema-Viva Films co-production–”No Other Woman”– which registered the record-breaking P267.1 million ticket sales in 4 weeks.

Can Praybeyt Benjamin become the first Filipino movie to hit the P300 million mark?

Source: Starmometer.com

Praybeyt Benjamin Grosses P110 Million in 4 Days, Report Says

“Praybeyt Benjamin,” dubbed as the hard-core comedy of the year, has raked in P110 million on its first 4 days of screening according to reports.

According to Star Cinema, the movie has raked in P110-million in ticket sales from its opening day last October 26 up to last Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Vice Ganda, the lead star of the movie, thanked the moviegoers who made his movie a box-office hit in less than a week.

“Maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ng hindi nagpakabog sa pila ng Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin. Bonggang-bongga blockbuster hit. Patuloy pa rin ang mga taong pumipila kaya nagpapasalamat ako,” he said.

The comedian also announced that more theaters were added nationwide to accommodate expected demand for the long holiday weekend.

“Sa SM pa lang kanina, yung SM Cinemas nag-tweet na 100 cinemas na ang binuksan nila. SM pa lang iyon. Sa buong Pilipinas, 10,000 cinemas na po ang nakabukas ngayon. Maa-accomodate na kayong lahat,” he added.

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Enteng ng Ina Mo’ – Vic Sotto & Ai Ai delas Alas – Teaser

The Box-Office King and Box-Office Queen join forces in an MMFF movie that will challenge all box-office records.

The “Enteng Kabisote” movie franchise plus the “Tanging Ina” movie franchise combined into one Metro Manila Film Festival entry equals a once in a lifetime movie event of the year!

“Enteng ng Ina Mo” stars Box-Office King Vic Sotto and Box-Office Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and it’s slated to be shown on December 25, 2011 as part of the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Check out the teaser here:


Source: Starmometer.com

‘No Other Woman’ Hits P267.1-M in 4 Weeks

The Viva Films and Star Cinema co-production “No Other Woman” is certified the highest-grossing movie in Philippine box-office history.

“No Other Woman” raked in an additional P16.85 million on its 4th week of screening and has accumulated a total of P267.1 million at the box-office as of October 25, 2011 according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo. It had a first 5 days gross of P93.23 million which is supposed to be the best opening performance by a Filipino movie this year, however, there are reports that the comedy flick “Praybeyt Benjamin” starring Vice Ganda has broken this record by virtue of its P110 million earnings in just 4 days.

“No Other Woman” is currently the no. 1 highest-grossing Filipino movie of 2011 so far and also the highest-grossing of all time.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of October 25, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. No Other Woman – P267.1-M
4. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
5. Thor – P173.98M
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
7. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
8. Captain America – P153.3
9. Green Lantern – P132.3M
10. Fast Five – P126.8M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of October 25, 2011)

1. No Other Woman – P267.1M
2. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
3. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
4. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
5. Bulong – P67.27M
6. Temptation Island – P60-M
7. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
8. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
9. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
10. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
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11. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M
12. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
13. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
14. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M
15. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
16. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
17. Tumbok – P10.53M
18. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
19. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
20. Thelma – P1.35M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Aswang’ Poster and Publicity Photos – Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino

Regal Films has released the official movie poster and publicity photos for their upcoming horror movie “Aswang.” Check it out!

‘No Other Woman’ Grosses P161.49-M in 2 Weeks

“No Other Woman” topped Philippine box-office for the second week in a row by virtue of its P55 million gross last opening weekend of October 5 to 9, 2011. Its 2-week total is P161.49 million as of last Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

“No Other Woman” is now the no. 1 top-grossing Pinoy movie for 2011 so far outplacing Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson‘s “Catch Me…I’m In Love” which is now at no. 2.

The Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes starrer is now the fifth higest-grossing movie in the Philippines for 2011 outperforming Hollywood movies such as “Pirates of the Caribbean 4″, “X-Men First Class,” “Captain America,” “Green Lantern” and “Fast Five.”

Earlier this week, Roxy Liquigan of Star Cinema Advertising and Promotions announced that “No Other Woman” has already grossed P210 million at the box-office.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of October 11, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. No Other Woman – P161.49M *
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
7. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
8. Captain America – P153.3
9. Green Lantern – P132.3M
10. Fast Five – P126.8M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of October 11, 2011)

1. No Other Woman – P161.49M *
2. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
3. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
4. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
5. Bulong – P67.27M
6. Temptation Island – P60-M
7. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
8. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
9. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
10. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
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11. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M
12. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
13. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
14. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M
15. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
16. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
17. Tumbok – P10.53M
18. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
19. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
20. Thelma – P1.35M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmomter.com

‘No Other Woman’ Hits P93.23-M in 5 Days

The Viva Films-Star Cinema romantic drama “No Other Woman” grosses P93.23 million on its first 5 days of screening.

The figure came from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo which is not far from Star Cinema’s estimate of P100 million 5-day opening gross.

By virtue of its P93.23 million box-office gross in less than a week, “No Other Woman” is definitely breaking all box-office records in Philippine history!

In fact, there is a report from Star Cinema Advertising and Promotions director Roxy Liquigan that the Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes starrer has already grossed P210 million as of October 11, 2011 (2 weeks).

“No Other Woman” is now the second Filipino movie to surpass the P200 million box-office mark and it’s now on track to become the highest grossing Pinoy film of all time if it will break the record of “You Changed My Life” which is P225.21 million.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of October 2, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
6. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
7. Captain America – P153.3
8. Green Lantern – P132.3M
9. Fast Five – P126.8M
10. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of October 2, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. No Other Woman – P93.23 *
4. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
5. Bulong – P67.27M
6. Temptation Island – P60-M
7. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
8. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
9. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
10. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
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11. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M *
12. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
13. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
14. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M *
15. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
16. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
17. Tumbok – P10.53M
18. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
19. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
20. Thelma – P1.35M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

‘No Other Woman’ Grosses P100-M in 5 Days

Star Cinema and Viva Fims’ co-production “No Other Woman” surpassed the P100 million mark on its 5th day of showing.

The romantic drama “No Other Woman” which stars Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes is said to surpass the P100 million mark last night according to Star Cinema’s AdProm director Roxy Liquigan.

The Ruel Bayani-helmed movie was rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).

It’s interesting to note that “No Other Woman” cancelled its premiere night last Tuesday, October 27, because of typhoon Pedring but on its opening day last Wednesday, it reportedly raked-in an impressive P15-million at the box-office.

By virtue of its P100 million gross in less than a week, “No Other Woman” is set to take the no. 1 slot in the top grossing Pinoy films for 2011 list.

Source: Starmometer.com

Box-Office Update: Tween Academy – P32.23-M, Way Back Home – P25.78-M

“Tween Academy: Class of 2012″ beats “Way Back Home” at the box office.

The cast of “Tween Academy: Class of 2012” and “Way Back Home,” (at least most of them), are rivals on television in a sense that their weekly shows, “Tween Hearts” and “Good Vibes/Growing Up” are airing on the same timeslot every Sunday afternoon.

And now that they are promoted to the big screen, they are still being pitted with regards to box-office grosses of their films.

In the latest report of Box Office Mojo, “Tween Academy: Class of 2012” has grossed P32.23 million in 3 weeks. “Way Back Home,” on the other hand, only lasted for two weeks in theaters with a total gross of P25.78 million.

Even if we are to base the competition in the first two weeks tally for each movie, “Tween Academy” still wins by virtue of its P29.88 million box-office gross.

Meanwhile, the Star Cinema comedy movie “Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi” starring Toni Gonzaga and Eugene Domingo now has a box-office gross of P30.48 million.

The indie film “Zombadings,” on the other hand, has now raked-in P19.05 million in two weeks.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of September 13, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
6. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
7. Captain America – P153.3
8. Green Lantern – P132.3M
9. Fast Five – P126.8M
10. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of September 13, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Temptation Island – P60-M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
8. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
9. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
10. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P30.48M *
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11. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
12. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
13. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
14. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P19.05-M *
15. Tumbok – P10.53M
16. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmomter.com

‘No Other Woman’ Starring Cristine Reyes, Derek Ramsay & Anne Curtis (Trailer)

“No Other Woman” became a trending topic on Twitter after Star Cinema and Viva Films released its movie trailer on television.

“No Other Woman” stars Cristine Reyes, Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis.

Cristine plays the role of Sharmaine, the wife of Derek Ramsay’s character named Ram. Anne, on the other hand, plays Cara who is the “other woman” in Derek’s life.

Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, the film is set to open in theaters on September 28, 2011.

Watch the trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

Kim Chiu to Star with Vilma Santos in the Horror Movie ‘The Healing’

Kim Chiu is set to work with the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in the upcoming Star Cinema horror movie “The Healing.”

“The Healing” is the working title of Gov. Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu starrer to be helmed by Chito Roño. It’s a horror film about Filipinos strong belief in the power of alternative medicine like albularyos (Village Healer), Shamans, and mambabarang (witches).

In an interview by Showbiz News Ngayon, Vilma Santos whose last movie was “In My Life” in 2009 said she accepted the role for “The Healing” because she finds the concept fresh and something that she hasn’t done before.

“I find this something new, unang una sa story. First time akong gagawa nito plus the fact na I will be doing a movie with Kim Chiu. Definitely that is something very important. At this point in time, what is important is chemistry plus a good project, a good director,” she said.

Kim Chiu, on the other hand, is excited to star with the iconic actress.

“Masaya ako and excited ako. Something new din for me to do a horror movie under Star Cinema and to work with Governor Vilma Santos,” she told SNN.

“The Healing” is scheduled to be released on the first quarter of 2012 by Star Cinema.

According to reports, the film was supposed to be a Vilma Santos and Sharon Cuneta starrer but the Megastar was later replaced by Kim Chiu that’s why a little adjustment has been made in the story of the film.

Sharon had to decline the role because her schedule will not meet the timetable for the filming of “The Healing.” She has a daily show “The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition” and she’s also about to film her grand reunion movie with Gabby Concepcion and probably with their daughter KC Concepcion also.

Source: Starmometer.com

Giant Crocodile – Photo and Video of 21-Foot Crocodile Captured Alive in Agusan del Sur

A giant crocodile that measures around 21 foot or 6.4 meters was captured along a creek by crocodile farm staff and residents in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur province in the Philippines on Saturday, September 2.

According to the town Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde, the giant crocodile weighing about 2,370 pounds or 1,075 kilograms, it took almost 100 people to pull the giant crocodile off the creek. A crane was even used to lift the reptile into a truck and place it inside a fenced cage.

The mayor also said that they are planning to build an eco-tourism park for species found in a vast marshland in Agusan (an impoverished region about 515 miles southeast of Manila) showcasing the giant crocodile.

The giant crocodile was first seen by local farm villagers killing a water buffalo (carabao) last month and was also suspected of having attacked a fisherman who went missing in July. The reptile was being hunted by Philippine crocodile farm staff in the last three weeks.

After they spotted the giant reptile, villagers and the crocodile farm staff set four traps, which the giant crocodile destroyed. They then used sturdier traps using steel cables, one of which finally caught the giant crocodile late Saturday.

Video:

‘Tween Academy’ Scores a ‘B’ from CEB, Sequel is a Musical

“Tween Academy: Class of 2012″ opens today in theaters nationwide with a “B” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. Sequel in the works!

A co-production of GMA Films and SMDC, “Tween Academy: Class of 2012,” got a “B” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) which means the movie is eligible for 35% discount in amusement tax!

Directed by Mark Reyes, the movie follows an entirely different storyline from the hit TV series “Tween Hearts” and features a new set of characters, each with a unique story to bring.

The movie stars GMA Tweens Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Lexi Fernandez, Louise delos Reyes, Alden Richards, Kristoffer Martin, Joyce Ching and Derrick Monasterio. Also in the cast is Elmo Magalona with the special participations of Julie Anne San Jose and Sam Pinto.

With the success of the TV series and now the movie, based from the successful premiere night last week, a sequel for “Tween Academy” is now in the works! And part 2 will be a musical ala Glee.

This is perhaps the reason why during the press conference of the movie, Derrick Monasterio and Kristoffer Martin rendered a song number, to give the press a taste of what’s going to happen in the sequel.

According to reports, “Tween Academy” the Musical will start filming this November and will have a play date on Black Saturday next year.

Source: Starmometer.com

Kris Aquino Teams Up with Dingdong Dantes in Horror Flick ‘Segunda Mano’

Kris Aquino has another horror movie this year pairing her with Kapuso leading man Dingdong Dantes.

The Kris-Dingdong movie has a working title “Segunda Mano” and it’s an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

So how did it become possible for Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes to star in one movie since they’re from rival networks?

Kris said Dingdong went to Atty. Gozon to ask for permission to do a project with Star Cinema. GMA Films agreed in exchange for her to do a movie with them in 2012.

“So, ang hiningi lang nila was that I sign a contract that will state na I’ll do a movie with GMA for 2012,” she added.

The horror movie which is under MJM Productions will also star Angelica Panganiban and will be directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal.

Source: Starmometer.com

Maja Salvador Topbills Indie Film ‘Thelma’ (Movie Poster & Trailer)

Maja Salvador portrays the role of a runner in a Paul Soriano-helmed independent film.

Maja is being trained by national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film “Thelma.” Elma will also play the role as coach in the movie.

Other cast-members of “Thelma” includes Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Eliza Pineda, Sue Prado, and Jason Abalos.

Under the direction of Paul Soriano and distributed by Star Cinema, the film is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on September 7, 2011.

Watch the trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

‘Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank’ Grosses P26.28-M in 2 Weeks

The Cinemalaya 2011 big winner “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” grosses P26.28 million in 2 weeks even though it was shown in less than 50 theaters

The Eugene Domingo starrer emerged as this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Picture in the New Breed category. After it’s successful screening during the festival, it was picked-up by Star Cinema for a limited commercial run.

Topping the local box-office race last week is the 3D movie “The Smurfs” followed by the second weekend screening of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.”

Debuting at no. 3 is “Cowboys and Aliens.” “Captain America” settles for fourth, “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” follows at fifth and the fifth week screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ occupies the sixth position.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of August 16, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P396.84-M *
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P294.84-M *
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
6. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
7. Captain America – P150.14 *
8. Green Lantern – P132.3M
9. Fast Five – P126.8M
10. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of August 16, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Temptation Island – P60-M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
8. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
9. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P26.28M *
10. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
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10. Tumbok – P10.53M
11. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer for GMA Films and SDMC’s jointly produced teen flick “Tween Academy: Class of 2012″.

Directed by Mark Reyes, the movie follows an entirely different storyline from the hit TV series “Tween Hearts” and features a new set of characters, each with a unique story to bring.

The movie stars GMA Tweens Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Lexi Fernandez, Louise delos Reyes, Alden Richards, Kristoffer Martin, Joyce Ching and Derrick Monasterio. Also in the cast is Elmo Magalona with the special participations of Julie Anne San Jose and Sam Pinto.

Tween Academy Class of 2012 – Trailer:


Source: Starmometer.com

John Lloyd Cruz Reunites with Sarah Geronimo in the Movie ‘It Takes A Man and A Woman’

The record-breaking team up of Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz returns on the big screen.

After the astounding success of their films A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life which earned for them the country’s Box-office King and Queen two consecutive years, John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are set to reunite in the upcoming movie with the working title “It Takes A Man and A Woman.”

“Oo, excited ako diyan kasi alam ko pong maraming mga supporters na naghihintay na makita kami ulit na magkatrabaho. Pero wala pa po akong naririnig na confirmation from my manager and Star Cinema. Basta ipagpre-pray natin kung ano ma yung will ni God, kung matuloy man yung project,” Sarah revealed.

The news about the Sarah-Lloydie reunion movie came out during the Star Cinema trade launch last June 16. The film outfit of ABS-CBN revealed that a third movie starring Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz has been green-lighted.

Just like in their first two films, “It Takes A Man and A Woman” is going to be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. And rumor has it that the movie will also star Gerald Anderson, Sarah’s love interest in the 2011 hit romantic-movie “Catch Me, I’m In Love.”

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Temptation Island’ (2011) Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board

The 2011 remake of Joey Gosiengfiao’s “Temptation Island” has been given a grade of “B” by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

This is good news for the Regal Films and GMA Films co-production which means the movie is entitled to a 65% amusement tax rebate.

“Temptation Island” the remake is helmed by Chris Martinez, the director of 2010′s box-office comedy hit “Here Comes the Bride” which also got a grade of B from the CEB.

The remake stars Marian Rivera, Solenn Heusaff, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Mikael Daez, Aljur Abrenica, John Lapus, Tom Rodriguez and Rufa Mae Quinto.

The film had a successful red carpet premiere last Sunday night at SM Megamall, graced by most of its stars, the director, producers and other celebrity supporters as well (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICTURES).

“Temptation Island” opens in theaters nationwide tomorrow, July 6.

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Forever and a Day’ Earns P23.27 Million in First 5 Days

Star Cinema’s “Forever and a Day” starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion had an opening weekend gross of P23.27 million at the box-office.

The Superhero movie Green Lantern topped Philippine box-office for the opening weekend of June 15 to 19 with a haul of P72 million, according to Box Office Mojo. And from the period of up to June 20 including the extended holiday for Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary, the Ryan Reynolds-starrer accumulated P85.66 million, this one according to Warner Bros. Philippines.

The figure has now become the holder of the year’s biggest opening weekend for a Warner title surpassing “Red Riding Hood” and “Sucker Punch”, and the second-biggest of 2011 industry-wide outgrossing “X-Men: First Class,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and “Thor”.

Placing second, on the other hand, is local romantic drama “Forever and a Day” with P23.27 million box-office gross in its first 5 days. This is really tough for the Sam Milby-KC Concepcion starrer because their film is vying against 7 Hollywood summer movies and getting the no. 2 spot is already commendable.

Meanwhile, “X-Men: First Class” settled for no. 3 after topping Philippine box-office for 2 weeks in a row. “Super 8″ is at no.4 while “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” starring Jim Carrey debuted at no. 5.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of June 22, 2011)

1. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P197.65M *
2. Thor – P173.98M
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M *
4. X-Men: First Class – P147.25M *
5. Fast Five – P126.8M
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
7. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
8. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
9. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
10. Green Lantern – P72M *

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of June 22, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
6. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
7. Forever and a Day – P23.27M
8. Tumbok – P10.53M
9. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

‘In the Name of Love’ Almost Beats Box-Office Record of ‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’

“In the Name of Love” starring Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach hits P117.2-M in 5 weeks, just P3-million short of beating “Catch Me…I’m In Love” as the no. 1 Pinoy movie of 2011.

Star Cinema’s hit-drama movie may still be showing in selected theaters but it’s going to be very limited since their new offering, “Forever and a Day,” starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion just opened yesterday.

“In the Name of Love” needs at least P3-million this week in order to beat the record of “Catch Me…I’m In Love” as the no. 1 Pinoy movie (so far) for 2011 with a gross receipts of P120.21 million. It’s possible but it’s gonna be difficult to achieve.

Capturing the no. 1 slot again, in Philippine box-office, is 20th Century Fox’s “X-Men: First Class” with a haul of P38.49 million last weekend. The film has now raked-in a total P128.1 million in 2 weeks.

Kung Fu Panda 2, on the other hand, maintains second position while debuting films “Super 8″ and “The Hangover Part II” settles for 3rd and 4th respectively.

Kung Fu Panda 2, by the way, has dislodged Thor as the biggest film in the Philippines so far for 2011. The Jack Black-starrer has already accumulated P188.7 million at the box-office in just 2 weeks!

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of June 12, 2011)

1. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P188.7M *
2. Thor – P173.98M
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P151.14M *
4. X-Men: First Class – P128.1M *
5. Fast Five – P125.3M
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
7. In the Name of Love – P117.2M *
8. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
9. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
10. Rio – P71.16 M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of June 12, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
6. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
7. Tumbok – P10.53M
8. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer

‘Temptation Island’ Full Trailer Released

The full trailer for the upcoming sexy comedy film helmed by the phenomenal new director Chris Martinez has been released.

One of the reasons why “Temptation Island” is one of the must-see Pinoy movies of the year is because it is being directed by the sensational Chris Martinez.

I attended the launch of Nestle’s “Kasambuhay, Habambuhay” short film anthology last Friday at the Rockwell Cinema in Makati. Two of the 10 featured short films are helmed by Chris Martinez, The Howl and The Fussyket and Cooking Mo, Cooking Ko (CLICK HERE for related article). I must say, the said two films were both crowd-pleasers and perhaps the most applauded of the night.

This is the reason why I am excited for “Temptation Island.” I’m really looking forward to what will be Chris Martinez‘s attack in the helming of the Joey Gosiengfiao remake.

Take note that Martinez is also the director of the box-office hit “Here Comes the Bride,” the Cinemalaya winning-film “100″ and the outrageous “Gunaw” episode in “My Valentine Girls” starring Richard Gutierrez and Eugene Domingo. And include to his filmography the two “Habambuhay Kasambuhay” short films that I’ve mentioned. I can guarantee you, Martinez never disappoints!

Here is the official synopsis of the movie from Regal Films:

The film focuses on four young ladies from different social backgrounds and each for their own various reasons, enlists in the fictional “Miss Manila Sunshine Supermodel Search”.

The first of which is Virginia P. (Heart), a college student who entered the contest in order to earn independence from her family. Next is spoiled, rich socialite, Serafina F. (Lovi), whose every whim is attended to by her maid Maria (Rufa Mae), learned of the contest when fliers dropped from a helicopter interrupts her sunbathing at the family pool and out of sheer vanity decided to sign up. Thirdly, Pura K. (Solenn), while planning her 18th birthday party, when she and her mother argue over the budget, since her once rich family cannot afford the grand debut, Pura K. is forced to settle for a much simpler party. But during their argument, Bambi falls on her birthday cake; when sees the pageant’s TV spot, her frustrations over her current situation inspires her to join. Rounding up the group is Christina G. (Marian) a con-artist who plans to rig the contest by using her and her boyfriend’s sexuality to influence the judges into voting for her.

The ladies later became the finalists for the competition. En route to the evening gown competition, the ship they boarded catches fire, and the passengers scramble to evacuate. The four women, Maria, Joshua (the gay pageant coordinator played by John Lapuz) and his boyfriend (Mikael Daez), Umberto (one of the ship’s waiters played by Tom) and Alfredo (played by Aljur) land on a desert island.

Starring in “Temptation Island” remake are Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Rufa Mae Quinto, John Lapus, Mikael Daez, Tom Rodriguez and Aljur Abrenica, with the special participation of Dennis Trillo.

It will open in theaters on July 6, 2011.

Watch the full trailer of “Temptation Island” here:


Source: Starmometer.com

‘In the Name of Love’ Grosses P114.36-M in 4 Weeks, ‘X-Men’ Tops PH’s Box-Office

As of June 5, the Aga Muhlach-Angel Locsin starrer has already accumulated P114.36 million at the box-office, just P5.85 million short in beating the current no. 1, “Catch Me…I’m In Love.” This is the film’s 4th week and it still has one more week to go before the film company releases their June offering, “Forever and a Day” starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion.

Topping the Philippine box-office last weekend was “X-Men: First Class” with a decent 5-days haul of P71.1 million.

Previous leader, “Kung Fu Panda 2″, settled for second place with P53.5 million. It now has a 2 weeks-total P161 million, very much on track to beat Thor‘s record of being the biggest movie in the Philippines for 2011.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of June 5, 2011)

1. Thor – P173.98M
2. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P161M *
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P142.8M *
4. Fast Five – P125.18M
5. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
6. In the Name of Love – P114.36M *
7. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
8. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
9. Rio – P71.16 M
10. Bulong – P67.27M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of June 5, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P114.36M *
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
6. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
7. Tumbok – P10.53M
8. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Forever and a Day’ Full Trailer Released

Star Cinema has released the full trailer to their next film “Forever and a Day.”

“Forever and a Day” is Star Cinema’s next offering after the highly successful romantic drama “In the Name of Love.” It stars two of the country’s most gorgeous faces in showbiz–Sam Milby and KC Concepcion–under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina (A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life).

The film is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on June 15, 2011.

Watch the full trailer here:



Source: Starmometer.com

Sam Milby & KC Concepcion – ‘Forever and a Day’ Teaser Released

Star Cinema has released the cinema teaser for the Sam Milby-KC Concepcion starrer, “Forever and a Day.” Check it out!

“Forever and a Day” is Star Cinema’s next offering after “In the Name of Love.” It stars Sam Milby and KC Concepcion under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina.


(The Behind the Scene Photos above featuring Sam and KC at the Zip Zone in Bukidnon are from Sam Milby’s Twitpics.)

The romantic movie is scheduled to open in theaters this June.

Watch the cinema teaser of “Forever and a Day” here:

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Box-Office: ‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ P118.12-M in 4 Weeks, ‘Tum’ P4.85-M in 2 Weeks

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is still the highest-grossing Pinoy movie for 2011 so far. “Tum: My Pledge of Love” is still the lowest-grossing Pinoy movie for 2011 so far.

“Tum: My Pledge of Love” failed to enter the Top 10 in Philippine Box-Office on its second week. It only managed to earn P427,918.55 last week for a two-week total of P4.85 million.

“Catch Me…I’m In Love”, on the other hand, managed to capture the no. 3 slot even though it’s already in its 4th week in theaters.

Topping PHL box-office for weekend period of April 13 to 17 is the animated film “Rio.” It’s the no. 1 movie in the country for 2 weeks in a row.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of April 17, 2011)

1.Catch Me…I’m In Love – P118.12 *
2. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
3. Bulong – P67.27M
4. I Am Number Four – P64.38M
5. The Tourist – P62.28M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Red Riding Hood – P56.62
8. Rio P51.46M *
9. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
10. Tangled – P47.59M

TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of April 23, 2011)

1.Catch Me…I’m In Love – P118.12 *
2. Bulong – P67.27M
3. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
4. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
5. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P15M *
6. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P4.85M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

‘In the Name of Love’ – Full Trailer Premiere

The full trailer of the highly-anticipated romantic movie starring Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach has been released at exacty 12:00 noon today, April 20.

On its 18th anniversary, Star Cinema proudly presents an Olivia M. Lamasan film – “In the Name of Love” – a romantic drama starring Angel Locsin, Jake Cuenca and Aga Muhlach.

“What would you give for one touch? For one glance? For one kiss? What would you give for love?” These are the questions being asked by the movie which give us the idea that it’s about passion, sacrifice and the crazy things one person tends to do in the name of love.

As announced by Angel Locsin yesterday on her twitter account, the full trailer of “In the Name of Love” had its premiere on its official website www.inthenameoflove.ph.

You can still check it out on the said website. After watching the trailer, care to share what you think about the movie?

Source: Starmometer.com

Cristine Reyes Stars in the Horror Movie ‘Tumbok’

Viva Films presents a horror movie this May.

“Tumbok” is an upcoming horror movie helmed by Topel Lee and starring Cristine Reyes, Carlo Aquino and Ryan Eigenmann.

Here is the sypnosis of the film:

Grace (Cristine Reyes) and Ronnie (Carlo Aquino) are a newlywed couple
who inherit a condominium unit from Ronnie’s deceased father. As they move into the unit, they are faced with a series of mishaps and misfortunes.

The unit is inhabited by strange tenants. Grace starts to experience haunting, sightings, to the extent of incubus.

Later in their stay, they find out that they are expecting a baby and are thrilled with the answered prayer. As Grace starts to pursue the occurences in the building, she discovers that the building was built on a “TUMBOK,” a convergence of three roads which is believed to be unlucky.

Tragic deaths happen caused by Mark, the building caretaker who turns out to be the devil trapping souls into the vortex. He is also the incubus that makes love to Grace.

Can Grace and Ronnie save themselves from the impending danger brought about by the “Tumbok?”

Watch the official trailer of “Tumbok” here:


Source: Starmometer.com

‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ Hits P108.38-M in 3 Weeks

The Sarah-Gerald movie is currently the highest-grossing film (both Hollywood & local) in Philippine box-office for 2011 so far.

For the weekend opening period of April 6-10, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P11.89 million, bringing its 3-weeks total to P108.38 million.

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is also the only film to have surpassed the P100 million mark at the box-office, so far.

The animated film “Rio” captured the no. 1 spot in PHL’s box-office last weekend with a haul of P24.58 million. “Roommate” debuted at no. 3 while “Hall Pass” opened at no. 5.

There are rumors that “Tum: My Pledge of Love” starring Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez flopped big time at the box-office but there’s no official statement yet from Star Cinema regarding this matter.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of April 10, 2011)

1.Catch Me…I’m In Love – P108.38M *
2. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
3. Bulong – P67.27M
4. I Am Number Four – P64.38M
5. The Tourist – P62.28M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Red Riding Hood – P56.62
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ is the First Pinoy Movie in 2011 to Surpass P100-M at the Box-Office

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” hits P89.73-M in 11 days!

For the weekend opening period of March 30-April 3, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P25.93 million, bringing its 11-day total to P89.73 million. By now, the film has already surpassed the P100-million mark as confirmed by Star Cinema.

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is also the highest-grossing movie in Philippine box-office for both Hollywood and local films so far. To date, no Hollywood movie has yet to surpass the P100 million mark in the country.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of April 3, 2011)

1.Catch Me…I’m In Love – P89.73M *
2. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
3. Bulong – P67.27M
4. I Am Number Four – P64.38M *
5. The Tourist – P62.28M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Red Riding Hood – P55.46
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo

Source: Stamometer.com

42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards Official Winners: Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto & Ai Ai delas Alas

Last March 16, it was reported here in Starmometer that the new box-office kings are Bong Revilla and Vic Sotto (tie) and the new box office queen is Ai Ai delas Alas. Now it’s official!

John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo were dethroned. Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla and Ai-Ai delas Alas are 2010 Box-Office Kings & Queen of Philippine Movies.

Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla are tied as 2010 Box-Office Kings according to Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards committee. Sotto and Revilla’s MMFF collaboration “Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote” was considered the top-grossing Pinoy movie of 2010 although its screening was extended until January 2011. The fantasy-comedy movie raked in a total of P159 million in its 2-week MMFF duration.

Ai Ai delas Alas, on the other hand, is the new Box-Office Queen because her film “Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To!”, also an MMFF entry, has grossed P157 million in its 2-week MMFF duration. The said film was the second highest-grossing Pinoy movie of 2010.

Previous Box-Office King John Lloyd Cruz, who reigned for 3 consecutive years, had 2 box-office hits for 2010. His movie “My Amnesia Girl”, opposite Toni Gonzaga, raked in P144.8 million. His movie “Miss You Like Crazy”, opposite Bea Alonzo, had a total gross of P143.25 million. If you are to sum it up, John Lloyd Cruz delivered P288.05 million at the box-office for 2010.

Unfortunately, the titles Box-office King and Queen are being based from the highest-grossing single movie of a male and female lead that’s why John Lloyd Cruz was dethroned. However, John Lloyd is still awarded the Film Actor of the Year title while his “Miss You Like Crazy” leading lady, Bea Alonzo, is the Film Actress of the Year.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya stars Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga are the Prince and Princess of Philippine Movies for the Star Cinema movies “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” and “My Amnesia Girl”.

Here is the complete list of winners in the 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards:

Box-Office Kings: Vic Sotto & Bong Revilla

Box-Office Queen: Ai-Ai delas Alas

Film Actor of the Year: John Lloyd Cruz

Film Actress of the Year: Bea Alonzo

Prince of Philippine Movies: Coco Martin

Princess of Philippine Movies: Toni Gonzaga

Most Promising Male Star of the Year: Matteo Guidicelli

Most Promising Female Star of the Year: Andi Eigenmann

Male Concert Performer of the Year: Ogie Alcasid

Female Concert Performer of the Year: Charice

Male Recording Artist of the Year: Christian Bautista

Female Recording Artist of the Year: Sarah Geronimo

Promising Singer/Performer: Jovit Baldivino

Most Popular Recording/Performing Group: Parokya ni Edgar

Most Promising Recording/Performing Group: XLR8

Most Popular Novelty Singers: Chris Tsuper & Nicole Hyala

Most Popular Love Team of Movies & TV: Gerald Anderson & Kim Chiu

Most Promising Love Team: Elmo Magalona & Julie Ann San Jose

Most Popular Male/Female Child Performer: Jillian Ward

Most Popular Film Producer: Star Cinema

Most Popular Film Directors: Tony Y. Reyes (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote) & Wenn Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na “To)

Most Popular Screenwriter: Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)

Most Popular TV Programs: Drama – Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo

Most Popular TV Programs: Talent Search – Talentadong Pinoy

Most Popular TV Programs: News Program – 24 Oras

Most Popular TV Directors: Erick Salud & Trina Dayrit (Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo) and Rich Ilustre (Talentadong Pinoy)

Special Awards:

Bert Marcelo Memorial Award: Vice Ganda

Comedy Actor of the Year: John Lapus

Comedy Actress of the Year: Angelica Panganiban

(CD is currently blogging from Bangkok, Thailand)

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ Hits P52.95-M in 5 Days!

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is a certified box-office hit for surpassing the P50 million mark in less than a week!

For the weekend opening period of March 23-27, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P52.95 million, the highest opening for a local movie this year so far.

Although this is not the highest opening record for Sarah Geronimo whose film “You Changed My Life” opened with a whopping P97.89-M in 2009, it’s a different story for Gerald Anderson.

This could be the highest-grossing movie of Gerald for his career because “Catch Me” is expected to surpass the P100 million mark by week 2 or 3. His last film, “‘Til My Heartaches End” opposite Kim Chiu opened in theaters last year with P33-M at the box-office.

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
2. Bulong – P67.27M
3. I Am Number Four – P63.14M *
4. The Tourist – P62.28M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P56.91M *
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P52.95M *
7. Red Riding Hood – P50.08 *
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters

Figures courtesy of Box Office Mojo

Source: Starmometer.com

Vic Sotto & Bong Revilla Tied as Box-Office Kings, Ai Ai delas Alas is Box-Office Queen

John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo were dethroned. Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla and Ai-Ai delas Alas are 2010 Box-Office Kings & Queen of Philippine Movies.

Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla are tied as 2010 Box-Office Kings according to Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards committee. Sotto and Revilla’s MMFF collaboration “Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote” was considered the top-grossing Pinoy movie of 2010 although its screening was extended until January 2011. The fantasy-comedy movie raked in a total of P159 million in its 2-week MMFF duration.

Ai Ai delas Alas, on the other hand, is the new Box-Office Queen because her film “Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To!”, also an MMFF entry, has grossed P157 million in its 2-week MMFF duration. The said film was the second highest-grossing Pinoy movie of 2010.

Previous Box-Office King John Lloyd Cruz, who reigned for 3 consecutive years, had 2 box-office hits for 2010. His movie “My Amnesia Girl”, opposite Toni Gonzaga, raked in P144.8 million. His movie “Miss You Like Crazy”, opposite Bea Alonzo, had a total gross of P143.25 million. If you are to sum it up, John Lloyd Cruz delivered P288.05 million at the box-office for 2010.

Unfortunately, the titles Box-office King and Queen are being based from the highest-grossing single movie of a male and female lead that’s why John Lloyd Cruz was dethroned.

The 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards night is happening on May 8 at the RCBC Theater in Makati City.

Source: Starmomter.com