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Cristine Reyes and Richard Gutierrez Make It to the New York Times

2009-11-01T01:59:00.000-07:00

The story on how Richard Gutierrez saved the stranded Cristine Reyes hits CNN, Fox News and The New York Times.

After the news that Cristine Reyes was stranded on top of the roof of her house in Provident Village in Marikina City, her leading man Richard Gutierrez came to the rescue. Richard borrowed a speedboat and navigated the flooded area of Provident Village to look for Cristine.

The true-to-life suspense thriller story made it to major news network in the US and top broadsheet like The New York Times. Here’s an excerpt of the report entitled “Filipino Actor Saves Real-Life Damsel in Distress”:

A popular Philippine actress
cried out for help from a rooftop as a tropical storm roared and floodwaters rose menacingly. Then an actor emerged from nowhere on a speedboat and swept her to safety.

A romantic scene from a movie?

No, it was the real-life travails of young actress Christine Reyes. Her rescue by movie and TV heartthrob Richard Gutierrez as Tropical Storm Ketsana raged across the northern Philippines was one of the happier moments of last weekend’s disaster that left at least 140 dead and tens of thousands homeless.

The day after the incident, a malicious text message proliferated saying that the rescue story was only a “gimmick” to promote the upcoming Yam Laranas movie which is topbilled by Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes.

Richard denied that his rescure effort is only a gimmick:

“I feel sad that there are negative-minded people na gumagawa ng mga maling kuwento. Do you think I, or anybody for that matter, would risk my life negotiating the dark, flooded area at 1 o’clock in the morning para lang mag-gimik?”

Cristine also denied the malicious text message:

“Do you think I would be that crazy to stay on the roof for 12 hours with my mom and my two pamangkin para lang gumawa ng gimmick?”

The Richard-Cristine starrer “Patient X” is showing in theaters later this month.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/10/01/cristine-reyes-and-richard-gutierrez-make-it-to-the-new-york-times/

Heart Evangelista Wins FAMAS Best Actress

2009-10-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

Heart Evangelista has just won Best Actress in the 57th FAMAS Awards for her portrayal of a teacher in the indie film “Ay Ayeng.”

Heart bested the megastar Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver), Judy Ann Santos (Ploning), Dawn Zulueta (Magkaibigan), Melissa Mendez (Kalakal) and Anne Curtis (Baler).

Here is the (partial) list of winners for the 57th FAMAS Awards:

Best Picture:
Baler

Best Actress:
Heart Evangelista (Ay Ayeng)

Best Actor:
Allen Dizon (Paupahan)

Best Supporting Actress:
Snooky Serna (Paupahan)

Best Supporting Actor:
German Moreno (Paupahan)

Best Child Actress:
Jessica Mae Flores (Ay Ayeng)

Best Child Actor:
Dominico Soriano (Ay Ayeng)

Presidential Award:
Carlo J. Caparas and Donna Villa

Circle of Excellence Award:
Gov. Vilma Santos

Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award:
Senator Bong Revilla

German Moreno Achievement Award:
Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson
Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica

Golden Artist Award:
Sarah Geronimo

Posthumous Award:
Roland Dantes

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/10/20/heart-evangelista-wins-famas-best-actress/

‘Boy’ Stands Out from the Gay-Themed Genre

2009-10-09T01:34:00.000-07:00

“Boy” is not just another gay-themed indie film. It’s hailed by critics as a gem in the genre proliferated by thrash.

From the acclaimed director of “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros”, comes a coming-of-age gay movie about a young gay poet who sells his prized comic book and action figure collection to spend a night with a macho dancer.

“Boy” is helmed by Auraeus Solito, acclaimed director of Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2006), and Tuli (2007). Starring Aeious Asin and Aries Pena, the movie is now showing at the Robinson’s IndieSine and other selected cinemas.

SYNOPSIS: One evening, young budding poet (Adam) observes lip-synching drag-queens and dancing rent-boys (macho dancers) in a gay bar. The poet finds himself attracted to Aries, who comes from a poorer part of town. Selling his comic books so as to be able to afford the macho dancer for one night, Adam’s character buys Aries at the bar and brings him home for the New Year.

Sparks fly while celebratory fireworks go off outside the house and the boys forge a fragile connection that neither of them is certain will last. Boy is a coming-of-age tale of a sensitive boy who arrives at his first lesson about love and who learns to grow confidently into his own sexuality.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/10/08/boy-stands-out-from-the-gay-themed-genre/

‘Boylets’ Opens in Selected Cinemas

2009-10-09T01:29:00.000-07:00

Crisaldo Vicente Pablo, the director of contoversial skin flicks such as Showboyz, Quicktrip, Duda and Moreno is back with another provocative gay-themed digital film called “Boylets.”

oylets stars newcomers Joeffrey Javier, Charles Delgado, Rusty Adonis and Francis Sienes.

Boylets is about teenage Krys who is from a middle class family and his bunch of out of school friends who pass the time stealing copper electric wires and steel, betting cash in online computer games and doing sexual services to gay patrons. Krys’ best friend Joef is the leader of the pack and he is turning eighteen and is leaving the next day. Krys tries to control Joef’s last day and birthday celebration as he attempts to stop him from his plans. But will Krys be able to stop the guy he likes from leaving?

The film is showing on October 14, 2009 in selected theaters: Robinsons Galleria, Remar-Cubao, Isetann-Recto, and soon to be shown in Cebu and Davao.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/10/08/boylets-opens-in-selected-cinemas/

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2009

2009-10-09T01:22:00.000-07:00

After 166,139 unique pageviews, 12,903 comments and 23,305 votes per ip address cast in a period of 1 month, here are the complete results of our online poll – 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2009.

For the fourth year in a row, kapamilya star Angel Locsin was voted the fairest in the land. Placing second to the “Only You” star this year is Pop Star Princess and current Box Office Queen Sarah Geronimo. Kapuso hottest property Marian Rivera is no. 3 while kapamilya drama princess and former Pinoy Big Brother winner Kim Chiu ranks 4th. Rounding off this year’s top 5 is mega-daughter and Lovers in Paris star KC Concepcion.

In the preliminaries, we received 28,786 unique page views, 2,403 votes and 731 comments posted. In the Top 50 poll we received 72,306 unique pageviews, 14,911 votes and 8,168 comments. In the final 10 poll we received 65,047 unique pageviews, 5,991 votes and 4,004 comments.

New entries in the Top 100 this year are:

* Carla Abellana (#12)
* Maricar Reyes (#19)
* Maricel Soriano (#32)
* Karla Paula Henry (#63)
* Bianca Manalo (#65)
* Agot Isidro (#75)
* Denise Laurel (#77)
* Valerie Weignmann (#81)
* Princess Ryan (#83)
* Bernadette Sembrano (#84)
* Sandra Seifert (#88)
* Bianca Roque (#92)
* Teresa Herrera (#94)
* Jo Ann Bitagcol (#95)
* RR Enriquez (#97)
* Vicky Morales (#98)
* Janna Dominguez (#100)

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2009

1. Angel Locsin

2. Sarah Geronimo

3. Marian Rivera

4. Kim Chiu

5. KC Concepcion

6. Kristine Hermosa

7. Maja Salvador

8. Cristine Reyes

9. Anne Curtis

10. Erich Gonzalez

11. Toni Gonzaga

12. Carla Abellana

13. Rachelle Ann Go

14. Jennylyn Mercado

15. Melissa Ricks

16. Bea Alonzo

17. Heart Evangelista

18. Kris Bernal

19. Maricar Reyes

20. Rhian Ramos

21. Katrina Halili

22. Empress Schuck

23. Judy Ann Santos

24. Jewel Mische

25. Claudine Barretto

26. Iza Calzado

27. Precious Lara Quigaman

28. Kris Aquino

29. Ruffa Gutierrez

30. Iwa Moto

31. Mariel Rodriguez

32. Maricel Soriano

33. Roxanne Guinoo

34. Angelica Panganiban

35. Lucy Torres-Gomez

36. Regine Angeles

37. Iya Villania

38. Valerie Concepcion

39. Alessandra de Rossi

40. Shaina Magdayao

41. Karylle

42. Kaye Abad

43. Dawn Zulueta

44. Bangs Garcia

45. Megan Young

46. Nikki Gil

47. Dimples Romana

48. Nadine Samonte

49. Bianca Gonzalez

50. Glaiza de Castro

51. Pauleen Luna

52. Mirriam Quiambao

53. Regine Velasquez

54. Gretchen Barretto

55. Sheena Halili

56. Carlene Aguilar

57. Alex Gonzaga

58. Jackie Rice

59. Isabel Oli

60. Lea Salonga

61. Yasmien Kurdi

62. Charlene Gonzalez

63. Karla Paula Henry

64. Jodi Sta. Maria

65. Bianca Manalo

66. Ehra Madrigal

67. Angel Aquino

68. Maxene Magalona

69. Carmina Villaroel

70. Yeng Constantino

71. Bianca King

72. Phoemela Barranda

73. Jennica Garcia

74. Diana Zubiri

75. Agot Isidro

76. Georgina Wilson

77. Denise Laurel

78. Donita Rose

79. Rica Peralejo

80. Kyla

81. Valerie Weignmann

82. Francine Prieto

83. Princess Ryan

84. Bernadette Sembrano

85. Bubbles Paraiso

86. Amanda Griffin

87. Maggie Wilson

88. Sandra Seifert

89. Rufa Mae Quinto

90. Jean Garcia

91. Sarah Meier

92. Bianca Roque

93. Pia Guanio

94. Teresa Herrera

95. Jo Ann Bitagcol

96. Krista Ranillo

97. RR Enriquez

98. Vicky Morales

99. Wendy Valdez

100. Janna Dominguez

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/29/100-most-beautiful-women-in-the-philippines-for-2009/

"Ded Na Si Lolo" is RP's Entry to 2010 Oscars

2009-09-26T10:05:00.000-07:00

The indie film “Ded Na Si Lolo” was chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines to be the country’s entry to the 82nd Oscar Awards in 2010.

The dramedy movie is produced by APT Entertainment and was directed by Soxie Topacio. Starring in the movie are BJ Forbes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Gina Alajar, Roderick Paulate, Manilyn Reynes, Rainier Castillo, and Dick Israel.

Ded Na Si Lolo received a grade of “A” when it was shown in limited theaters last May.

It bested 11 other films contending for the right to represent the Philippines in the 2010 Oscars. Other films which were considered were:

Pitik Bulag (ALV Entertainment)
The Last Viewing (Davis Entertainment)
Kamoteng Kahoy (APT Entertainment)
Concerto (Solito Arts Productions and Seiko Films)
Baler (Viva Films)
Jay (Pasion para Pelikula Productions)
Bente (APT Enterainment)
100 (Martinez-Rivera Films)

Completing the list of 12 are Lola (Centerstage productions); Manila (MJM Productions and Bicycle Pictures); and Adela (Bicycle Pictures).

The FAP Oscar Committee is composed of the ff:

Eddie Romero – National Artist for Film
Robert Arevalo – Veteran actor and director
Jose Carreon – Directors’ Guild of the Philippines
Johnny Delgado – Actors Workshop Foundation
William Mayo – Philippine Motion Picture Directors Association
Manny Morfe – Production Designers Guild of the Philippines
Jess Navarro – United Film Editors’ Guild of the Philippines
Elwood Perez – PMPDA

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/22/ded-na-si-lolo-is-rps-entry-to-2010-oscars/#more-11281

PATIENT X Official Trailer

2009-09-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

‘In My Life’ Hits P80 Million On Its 1st Week

2009-09-25T05:54:00.000-07:00

After raking P20 million on its first day, the Star Cinema movie “In My Life” had a first week gross of P80 million.

When it was reported that “In My Life” had a first day gross of P20 million, expectations started to pour in that this film could be the second Filipino movie to surpass the P200 million benchmark after “You Changed My Life.” The John Lloyd-Sarah monster hit movie last February had a first day gross of P18 million and it became the first Filipino film to surpass the P200 million mark at the box-office.

And now reports came that the Vilma Santos comeback movie has now earned P80 million on its first week run. P80 million for 7 days is a remarkable achievement already but it’s not enough for the film to go as far as P200 million.

Ai Ai delas Alas‘ movie “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” surpassed the P100 million mark on its first week but ended up earning P197 million in its whole run. So the forecast for “In My Life” to surpass the much coveted P200 million in Philippine Box Office has just got a little bit dimmer.

What happened with You Changed My Life was, it became the talk of the town. People who have seen it on first week delivered the news to those who have not seen it yet that’s why the film is still strong on its second and third week of screening. Not to mention that it received a grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) that enticed moviegoers somehow assuring them that it’s an excellent film.

For the case of “In My Life”, the buzz about the film became weaker although it’s still doing well at the box-office as of this post. But it somehow lost the potential to hit P200 million by virtue of its P80 million haul on its first week.

Maybe the removal of the much hyped, much-awaited and controversial (torrid) kissing scene between John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano hurt the film’s box-office potential a bit. And who could believe that the Cinema Evaluation Board only gave a “B” rating to this film that might have given the perception to movie-goers that it’s not an excellent movie, just a good one.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/25/in-my-life-hits-p80-million-on-its-1st-week/

‘Kimmy Dora’ Earns P70M+, ‘Yaya and Angelina’ Rakes P6M on First Day

2009-09-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

Two local comedy films are delivering smiles at the box-office.

The cast, crew and producers of Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kyeme held a thanksgiving party last September 22 for the success of their movie topbilled by Eugene Domingo. According to reports, the film hits P70 million on its 3rd week.

Spring Films, comprised by Joyce Bernal, Shayne Sarte, Eric Raymundo, and Piolo Pascual spent P20 million in producing the film. Now, it has surpassed the P70 million mark and still showing in selected theaters. This means profit for the producers and a possible sequel.

On the other hand, GMA Films and APT Entertainment are happy with the report that Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie has earned P6 million on its first day. And when they say P6 million, it’s their way of saying “walang padding.” Nevertheless, the characters as popularized by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid are also doing well at the box-office.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/25/kimmy-dora-earns-p70m-yaya-and-angelina-rakes-p6m-on-first-day/

Dingdong-Marian VS Bea-John Lloyd in Valentines 2010

2009-09-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

Network war is happening once again in the season of the hearts come 2010 with a Dingdong-Marian starrer from GMA and John Lloyd-Bea starrer from Star Cinema.

The network war during Valentines season started in 2005 when GMA Films released “Let the Love Begin” starring Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin, and Star Cinema released “Dreamboy” starring Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo. It happened every year since then.

In 2008, the rival networks did not share the same playdate. GMA Films and Regal’s “My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend” starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez was shown in the earlier part of February. Star Cinema’s “My Big Love” starring Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby occupied the later part of February.

The drill continued in the Valentines season this year when GMA Films/Regal released “When I Met U” starring Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion. It was shown on the earlier part of February while Star Cinema released in the latter part of the same month, the box-office smash hit “You Changed My Life” starring Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz.

In 2010, the king of Valentine movies Richard Gutierrez was supposed to have another offering with “Maybe This Time” reuniting him with former girlfriend Anne Curtis. But GMA seems to have another plan. Dingdong Dantes told the media that he and Marian Rivera is doing a romantic movie set for Valentines 2010.

Star Cinema, on the other hand, is also doing a romantic film for Valentines season. Box-office king John Lloyd Cruz will be reunited with Bea Alonzo in the said film.

If plans push through, this could be the scenario come February 2010. So which team are you in?

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/20/dingdong-marian-vs-bea-johnlloyd-in-valentines-2010/

32nd Gawad Urian – 2009 Winners Announced

2009-09-20T20:28:00.000-07:00

Brillante Mendoza’s “Serbis” was the big winner at the 32nd Gawad Urian.

Here is the complete list of nominees and winners (in bold and asterisk) for this year’s Gawad Urian:

BEST PICTURE

Jay (Cinemalaya)
Serbis (Centerstage Productions) *
Hunghong sa Yuta (Brothers of the Sacred Heart Youth Ministry)
Melancholia (Sine Olivia)
Boses (Casa San Miguel)
Imburnal (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)
Yanggaw (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)

BEST DIRECTOR

Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Brillante Mendoza (Serbis) *
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (Boses)
Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Imburnal)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Tara Illenberger (Brutus)
Adolfo Alix Jr. (Imoral)

BEST ACTOR

Baron Geisler (Jay)
Julian Duque (Boses)
Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw) *
Coco Martin (Daybreak)
Paulo Rivero (Daybreak)
Timothy Mabalot (Brutus)
Perry Dizon (Melancholia)
Neil Ryan Sese (Huling Pasada)

BEST ACTRESS

Gina Pareño (Serbis)
Jaclyn Jose (Serbis)
Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)
Mylene Dizon (100) *
Angeli Bayani (Melancholia)
Rhea Medina (Brutus)
Boots Anson Roa (Lovebirds)
Anita Linda (Adela)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Coco Martin (Jay) *
Julio Diaz (Serbis)
Yul Servo (Brutus)
Roeder Camanag (Melancholia)
Archie Aleman (Baby Angelo)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Tessie Tomas (100)
Katherine Luna (Imoral)
Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)
Aleera Montalla (Yanggaw) *
Flor Salanga (Jay)
Agot Isidro (Huling Pasada)

BEST SCREENPLAY

Richard Somes and Dwight Gaston (Yanggaw)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay) *
Armando Bing Lao and Boots Agbayani Pastor (Serbis)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Froilan Medina and Rody Vera (Boses)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Melancholia
Yanggaw
Jay
Baby Angelo
Serbis *
Hunghong sa Yuta
Ploning
Imburnal

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Yanggaw
Serbis *
Jay
Huling Pasada
Ploning
Melancolia
Boses
Imburnal
Adela
Brutus
Hunghong sa Yuta

BEST EDITING

Jay *
Huling Pasada
Serbis
Yanggaw
100
Motorcycle
Ploning
Imburnal

BEST MUSIC

Boses
Concerto
Ploning
Imburnal
Brutus
Yanggaw
Kolorete
Hunghong sa Yuta *

BEST SOUND

Hunghong sa Yuta
Serbis
Ploning
Yanggaw *
Boses
Adela
Melancholia

BEST SHORT FILM

Andong by Milo Tolentino

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Director Peque Gallaga

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino is composed of:

Rolando Tolentino, dean of the UP College of Mass Communication (Head)
Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature
Nicanor Tiongson, former artistic director of the CCP and former chair of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
Mario Hernando, Sunday Malaya editor and MTRCB member
Miguel Rapatan of the De La Salle University
Butch Francisco, columnist and co-host of Startalk
Lito Zulueta, Inquirer lifestyle editor and professor at the University of Santo Tomas
Benilda Santos, professor at the Ateneo de Manila University
Tito Valiente, professor at the Ateneo de Manila University

The awards night of the 32nd Gawad Urian was held last September 19, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/20/332nd-gawad-urian-2009-winners-announced/

MMFF 2009 Official Movie Entries List (Metro Manila Film Festival)

2009-09-15T18:00:00.000-07:00

Ang Darling Kong Aswang – Teaser

2009-09-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

M-zet Productions released the teaser trailer of their Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Ang Darling Kong Aswang” as topbilled by Vic Sotto.

Ritchie D’ Horsie returns to showbiz as Vic Sotto’s sidekick in the movie. Ritchie has been Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon’s sidekick in such comedy films in the 80’s like Goodah, Give Me Five, I Won I Won, Tartan, etc.

Ang Darling Kong Aswang also topbills Dennis Trillo’s former girlfriends Cristine Reyes and Pauleen Luna.

Directed by Tony Reyes, Ang Darling Kong Aswang is set to premiere on Christmas Day.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/15/ang-darling-kong-aswang-teaser/

‘In My Life’ Receives a Grade of ‘B’ from CEB

2009-09-15T17:53:00.000-07:00

The Cinema Evaluation Board has given the Olivia Lamasan movie “In My Life” a fall-out-of-expectation grade of “B”

While the Regal Films horror movie Tarot was given the highest grade of “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) three weeks ago, the highly anticipated Vilma Santos film “In My Life” was only given a “B” rating.

In simple analogy, the CEB thinks “In My Life” is LESS superior than “Tarot.” Or Tarot is a better film than In My Life. What’s happening with the Cinema Evaluation Board?

But of course, we need to watch “In My Life” first to understand why the CEB has given it a lower rating than Tarot. If the critics lambasted the Regal Films horror movie, what would be their take in the ground-breaking Star Cinema film.

In My Life hits the theaters nationwide tomorrow.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/15/in-my-life-receives-a-grade-of-b-from-ceb/

"In My Life" - Publicity Photos

2009-09-11T08:08:00.000-07:00

Check out the cast pictorial for the Olivia Lamasan movie “In My Life” starring John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and the star for all seasons, Ms. Vilma Santos.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/10/in-my-life-publicity-photos/

I Love You, Goodbye – Star Cinema

2009-09-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

“I Love You, Goodbye.” is the official entry of Star Cinema for the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) directed by Laurice Guillen.

The romantic drama is topbilled by Gabby Concepcion and Angelica Panganiban. They will be supported by Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu.

“Ito ang third movie ko for the Film Fest. Ngayon lang ako magkakaroon ng movie sa Film Fest na ako ang magiging lead so ibang pressure ang nararamdaman ko lalo,” Panganiban said.

Angelica’s boyfriend in real life, Derek Ramsay, will portray the role of the other man. Kim Chiu, on the other hand, embarks on a more mature role. This is her first movie without Gerald Anderson. She will portray the role of Bettina, Gabby Concepcion’s daughter. Perhaps there’s a slapping scene with her and Angelica.

I Love You, Goodbye is set to premiere on January 1, 2010 as part of Metro Manila Film Festival.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/07/i-love-you-goodbye-star-cinema/

Cristine Reyes Replaces Heart Evangelista in ‘Patient X’

2009-09-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Richard Gutierrez has a new leading lady for the upcoming horror film “Patient X” and she’s none other than the sexiest woman in the country!

Heart Evangelista is supposed to be Richard’s leading lady for the role but she can no longer continue to shoot the film, specially the physically demanding scenes, because she got ill.

To meet the screening schedule of the movie this upcoming Halloween, GMA Films and Viva Films replaced Heart with Cristine Reyes.

This is the first time that Richard and Cristine will work together for a same project. Even when Cristine was still a kapuso, she hadn’t had the chance to work with GMA’s top actor. And this is the chance and she’s happy that the producers picked her as replacement.

Patient X is a suspense thriller directed by Yam Laranas (Sigaw, The Echo). It is set to premiere this upcoming Halloween.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/29/cristine-reyes-replaces-heart-evangelista-in-patient-x/

Kimmy Dora Gets an ‘A’ Grade from CEB

2009-09-05T05:59:00.000-07:00

Getting an “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board these days is like buying a soda from the nearest sari-sari store, it’s easy. But Kimmy Dora is a film that truly deserves it.

Some films get an “A” from CEB and a thumbs down from the critics. Some films get an “A” from CEB, thumbs up from the critics but ended up “flop” at the box-office.

This time, an indie film with a commercial format like Kimmy Dora, which got an “A” from the CEB and a “thumbs up” from the critics, could potentially be a box-office hit.

From the success of its premiere night at SM Megamall last Tuesday, Kimmy Dora is posed to be the kind of film to conquer all – critics, the government incentive program and the movie-goers. It just need to surpass the P100 million mark and a sequel could not be far behind.

This makes Eugene Domingo as the next big comedy star! Her talent in making people laugh shines throughout the film. Furthermore, she is now being labeled as the “Diamond Comedy Queen”!

According to Eugene, “Flattered ako sa mga sinasabi nila, pero mas importante sa akin, aside sa mga titulo, ay ang kumita ang movie namin. Tulungan naman natin ang producer namin na si Piolo dahil nagsugal siya ng malaki for this project. Si Piolo at ang ilang kaibigan ang dahilan kung bakit may Kimmy Dora at gusto naming i-share ang project na ito sa marami.”

Kimmy Dora is now showing in more than 100 theaters nationwide INCLUDING SM Cinemas.

“…it’s a far better comedy than the mainstream establishment has produced in a long time,” Philbert Dy (Click the City)

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/09/03/kimmy-dora-gets-an-a-grade-from-ceb/

‘And I Love You So’ Earns P36.3M in 2 Weeks, ‘Up’ Tops RP Box Office

2009-08-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

The Star Cinema romantic movie “And I Love You So” has grossed P36.3M in Mega Manila’s non-SM cinemas in the period of 2 weeks.

In the weekend screening of August 19 to 23, the Bea Alonzo starrer raked in P10.58 million to place third over-all beating the debut weekend of another Pinoy film Love on Line starring Vic Sotto.

Love on Line (LOL), on the other hand, debuted in 4th place with a Mega Manila box office gross of P10.16 million.

Leading the Philippine box office on the same period was Disney Pixar’s “Up”, which garnered a whopping P46.37 million in Mega Manila alone.

At no. 2 is the 3rd week screening of G.I. Joe with a box-office haul of P21.9 million. The action film’s 3-weeks gross is now a remarkable P140,916,591.70 in Mega Manila theaters alone.

Aliens in the Attic debuted in 5th place with P5.41 million while The Time Traveler’s Wife debuted in 6th place with P5.19 million.

Completing the Top 10 are The Hangover (7th), The Proposal (8th), The Orphan (9th) and the Thai movie Ong Bak 2 (10th).

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has now grossed P357.83 million in 9 weeks. On the other hand, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now grossed P191.73 million in 6 weeks.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/28/and-i-love-you-so-earns-p363m-in-2-weeks-up-tops-rp-box-office/

Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano & John Lloyd Cruz - ‘In My Life’

2009-08-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

In My Life is the final title of John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and Gov. Vilma Santos‘ upcoming movie from Star Cinema.

Formerly known with the working title “A Mother’s Story”, the movie highlights the comeback of the Star for all Seasons in the silver screen. Even before they started shooting the film, it has been controversial because of the report that there will be a lips-to-lips “kissing scene” between John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano who will portray a gay couple.

Vilma plays the overweight Shirley who owns a pet cat named Kiki in “In My Life.” Luis Manzano and Dimples Romana play her son and daughter. John Lloyd Cruz is Luis’ gay lover. She wears a fat suit in the movie, giving her a totally different look from all the movies she had done.

Aside from the movie, ABS-CBN will air a one month television special called “In My Life” prior to the premiere of “In My Life the Movie.” It will feature Vima’s career as a multi-awarded actress, a showbiz icon, a well-loved politician and a loving mother.

The fourth week will feature behind-the-scenes exclusive features on the making of the film and the three-week shoot in New York. It will be the final episode culminating in a live press conference to be held at the Dolphy Theatre.

In My Life is directed by Olive Lamasan and co-written by Raymond Lee and Senedy Que. No playdate is announced as of yet.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/04/13/vilma-santos-luis-manzano-john-lloyd-cruz-in-my-life/

Patient X - Teaser Posters

2009-08-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

Two teaser posters of the highly-anticipated Yam Laranas horror movie - Patient X - were revealed.

Patient X is an upcoming horror movie from GMA Films and Viva Entertainment starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista.

Images courtesy of Yam Laranas.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/24/patient-x-teaser-posters/

Kimmy Dora - Official Poster and Promotional Photos

2009-08-19T04:14:00.000-07:00

Spring Films released the official poster and promotional stills from the upcoming comedy movie “Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kyeme.”

Kimmy Dora is Eugene Domingo’s first starring role on the big screen. Also starring are Dindong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Baron Geisler, Meriam Quiambao and Ariel Ureta under the helm of Bb. Joyce Bernal.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/18/kimmy-dora-official-poster-and-promotional-photos/

Star Cinema’s ‘And I Love You So’ Banned in All SM Cinemas?

2009-08-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

Star Cinema’s latest offering “And I Love You So” starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby is now showing in all theaters nationwide EXCEPT SM Cinemas.

The Laurenti Dyogi romantic drama had a very successful premiere night at the Trinoma Mall Cinema in Quezon City last night, August 11, 2009.

In the past, SM Megamall Cinemas (particularly Cinema 9 and 10) were the venue for all Star Cinema movie premiere nights. But why Trinoma Cinema this time?

SM Megamall Cinema 10 was supposedly the venue for the movie’s premiere night as announced by Star Cinema through its multiply site but the site’s content says otherwise (see Google search result below).

Watch the report of Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino Tuesday night on Showbiz News Ngayon making it very clear that And I Love You So is opening today in more than 100 theaters nationwide EXCEPT SM Cinemas. They announced the list of theaters where the public can watch the movie and not even 1 SM cinema was mentioned.

The two hosts did not make any comment regarding the matter. When Boy Abunda mentioned “…EXCEPT SM Cinemas”, Kris Aquino could only mutter “Oh, Oh.”

SM Supermall is an avid sponsor of various GMA shows. Their condominium is being endorsed by Darna star Marian Rivera. Is the network war behind this matter?

Star Cinema, on the other hand, said they will release an official statement regarding this matter any time from now.

Here’s the video clip:

Oh My Girl (OMG) Earns P10.3 Million on its 1st Week

2009-08-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

The star-studded comedy movie “Oh My Girl” from Regal Films managed to rake-in P10.3 million in Mega Manila on its first week.

Oh My Girl is topbilled by young superstar Judy Ann Santos and Songwriter/Comedian Ogie Alcasid. It was lambasted by critics for poor depiction of an exhausted storyline.

For the weekend of July 29 to August 2, The Proposal leads Philippine box-office with a haul of P22.87 million. Following at no. 2 is the 3rd weekend screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince getting P14.1 million. The 6th Harry Potter Movie already grossed P177.76 million in 3 weeks.

Oh My Girl debuted at no. 3 while the suspense movie Orphan settled for no. 4 with weekend haul of P4.3 million.

TOP 10 PINOY MOVIES OF 2009
(As of August 11, 2009)

1. You Changed My Life - P230.44 million
(Star Cinema and VIVA Films)

2. Bestfriends Forever (BFF) - P107.6 million
(Star Cinema)

3. Tenement 2 - P86.45 million
(Star Cinema)

4. Love Me Again: Land Down Under - P66.8 million
(Star Cinema)

5. When I Met U - P65.7 million
(GMA Films)

6. Sundo - P50.08 million
(GMA Films)

7. Villa Estrella - P47.17 million
(Star Cinema)

8. Status Single - P11.47 million
(VIVA Films)

9. Oh My Girl (OMG) - P10.3 million *
(Regal Films)

10. Ded Na Si Lolo - P6.14 million
(APT Entertainment)

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11. Manila - P700,130.64
(Star Cinema)

12. Sumpa - P272,168
(Yellow Media Productions)

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/11/oh-my-girl-omg-earns-p103-million-on-its-1st-week/

32nd Gawad Urian - 2009 Nominees

2009-08-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has already released the list of nominees for the 32nd Gawad Urian for excellence in filmmaking.

Once again, Indie films dominate this year’s set of nominations.

Here is the complete list of nominees for this year’s Gawad Urian:

Best Picture

Jay (Cinemalaya)
Serbis (Centerstage Productions)
Hunghong sa Yuta (Brothers of the Sacred Heart Youth Ministry)
Melancholia (Sine Olivia)
Boses (Casa San Miguel)
Imburnal (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)
Yanggaw (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)

Best Director

Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Brillante Mendoza (Serbis)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (Boses)
Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Imburnal)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Tara Illenberger (Brutus)
Adolfo Alix Jr. (Imoral)

Best Actor

Baron Geisler (Jay)
Julian Duque (Boses)
Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)
Coco Martin (Daybreak)
Paulo Rivero (Daybreak)
Timothy Mabalot (Brutus)
Perry Dizon (Melancholia)
Neil Ryan Sese (Huling Pasada)

Best Actress

Gina Pareño (Serbis)
Jaclyn Jose (Serbis)
Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)
Mylene Dizon (100)
Angeli Bayani (Melancholia)
Rhea Medina (Brutus)
Boots Anson Roa (Lovebirds)
Anita Linda (Adela)

Best Supporting Actor

Coco Martin (Jay)
Julio Diaz (Serbis)
Yul Servo (Brutus)
Roeder Camanag (Melancholia)
Archie Aleman (Baby Angelo)

Best Supporting Actress

Tessie Tomas (100)
Katherine Luna (Imoral)
Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)
Aleera Montalla (Yanggaw)
Flor Salanga (Jay)
Agot Isidro (Huling Pasada)

Best Screenplay

Richard Somes and Dwight Gaston (Yanggaw)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Armando Bing Lao and Boots Agbayani Pastor (Serbis)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Froilan Medina and Rody Vera (Boses)

The names of the persons nominated for the technical awards below will be given at a later date.

Best Production Design

Melancholia
Yanggaw
Jay
Baby Angelo
Serbis
Hunghong sa Yuta
Ploning
Imburnal

Best Cinematography

Yanggaw
Serbis
Jay
Huling Pasada
Ploning
Melancolia
Boses
Imburnal
Adela
Brutus
Hunghong sa Yuta

Best Editing

Jay
Huling Pasada
Serbis
Yanggaw
100
Motorcycle
Ploning
Imburnal

Best Music

Boses
Concerto
Ploning
Imburnal
Brutus
Yanggaw
Kolorete
Hunghong sa Yuta

Best Sound

Hunghong sa Yuta
Serbis
Ploning
Yanggaw
Boses
Adela
Melancholia

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino is composed of:

Rolando Tolentino, dean of the UP College of Mass Communication (Head)
Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature
Nicanor Tiongson, former artistic director of the CCP and former chair of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
Mario Hernando, Sunday Malaya editor and MTRCB member
Miguel Rapatan of the De La Salle University
Butch Francisco, columnist and co-host of Startalk
Lito Zulueta, Inquirer lifestyle editor and professor at the University of Santo Tomas
Benilda Santos, professor at the Ateneo de Manila University
Tito Valiente, professor at the Ateneo de Manila University

The awards night of the 32nd Gawad Urian is set for September 19 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/07/32nd-gawad-urian-2009-nominees/