Three Witty Directors + One Box-Office Leading Man + Four Lovely Ladies = One Sure Valentine Hit

On February 9, Valentine movie goers will marvel at the genius of three renowned directors who created the country’s next Valentine hit, My Valentine Girls.

Directors Dominic Zapata, Andoy Ranay and Chris Martinez will wow the audience with the cinematic executions of their episodes in Richard Gutierrez’s Valentine trilogy.

Having worked with both Richard and Rhian Ramos in Captain Barbell and Zorro, Direk Dom Zapata brings his expertise in directing the most innovative teleseryes and telefantasyas to the episode, “Soulmates”. Spectators will be amazed in his episode’s comedic, dramatic and thrilling elements with an unexpected twist toward the end.

The controversial director Andoy Ranay also gets his share of the flick in “BBFF”, an episode awaited by many for Richard and Solenn Heussaff’s long kissing scene. Although it is his first time to work with both Richard and Solenn, Direk Andoy guided the two to work in chemistry and managed Solenn capably in her first movie acting role. Lovi Poe portrayed the perfect third person in the love triangle, which will keep the audience guessing on who will win Richard’s heart in the end.

The challenges of the post-apocalyptic episode, “Gunaw”, fell on the hands of multi-awarded director Chris Martinez. Aside from writing the story and screenplay, Direk Chris also drew out the comedian in our Valentine Box-Office King side-by-side with one of the most favorite comediennes of our time, Eugene Domingo.

Adorable and cute child star Jillian Ward plays cupid as she plays Richard’s sidekick in My Valentine Girls. Her innocent wit and candid remarks provided a youthful glow in the duration of the movie. Even this little angel was captivated by Richard’s disarming charm which kept her all the more inspired in doing the film.

The wits of directors Dom Zapata, Andoy Ranay and Chris Martinez put together in this trilogy gives a new take on the usual Valentine movie-watching. The feel of each episode will definitely inspire couples and singles alike to let down their heavy baggage on relationships and just let love be love – light and simple.

My Valentine Girls of GMA Films and Regal Entertainment Inc. will be in theaters nationwide on February 9, with a premiere night on February 8 in SM Megamall Cinema 9.

Source: Starmometer.com

‘RPG Metanoia’ is First 3D Animated Film in RP

Star Cinema and Ambient Media are producing the first ever 3D animated film in the Philippines.

RPG Metanoia is an official entry to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) jointly produced by Star Cinema and Ambient Media.

Director Louie Suarez revealed that the film took 4 years in the making. It is said that 26 animators worked in this film and that they are done with the animation process. They are now in the dubbing process.

Lending their voices in the animated film are Zaijian Jaranilla, Mika Dela Cruz, Aga Muhlach, Eugene Domingo & Vhong Navarro.

RPG Metanoia is about a young boy name Nico (voiced by Zaijan Jaranilla) who is obsessed in playing online games. He is influenced by his OFW father (voiced by Aga Muhlach) but his mother (voiced by Eugene Domingo) is not sure if Nico’s passion for video games will benefit his future.

Vhong Navarro lends his voice as the Internet shop owner in the film. Child stars Jairus Aquino, Aaron Junatas, and Basty Alcanses play the role of Nico’s friends.

The groundbreaking film is set to premiere on Christmas day (December 25) as one of the 8 entries for the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.


Source: Starmometer.com

‘Here Comes the Bride’ Hits P113.8 M in 4 Weeks

Star Cinema’s “Here Comes the Bride” hits P113.8 million in 4 weeks while Regal/GMA Films’ “You to Me are Everything” raked in P102.42 million in 5 weeks.

Topping the local box-office for the weekend period of June 2 to 6 is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time with a second weekend haul of P39.1 million. This is the Disney film’s second week at no. 1 with current total gross of P117.9 million.

Running in second place is Shrek Forever After with 3rd weekend gross of P21.29 million and current total gross of P137.69 million.

The debut of Sex and the City 2 placed third with a haul of P19.83 million. Another debuting film, Killers, place fifth with a weekend gross of P5.58 million. The lowest debuting film is Marmaduke which managed to earn P1.76 million.

TOP 10 MOVIES IN PHILIPPINE BOX-OFFICE
(Weekend period of June 2 to 6, 2010)

1. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – P39.1 million
2. Shrek Forever After – P21.29 million
3. Sex and the City 2 – P19.83 million
4. Here Comes the Bride – P6.76 million
5. Killers – P5.58 million
6. Robin Hood – P2.98 million
7. Marmaduke – P1.76 million
8. Little Big Soldier – P0.77 million
9. The Last Song – P0.71 million
10. Iron Man 2 – P0.50 million

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of June 6, 2010)

1. Miss You Like Crazy – P143.25 million
(Star Cinema)

2. Here Comes the Bride – P113.8 million
(Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films)

3. You to Me Are Everything – P102.42 million
(GMA Films, Regal Films)

4. Babe, I Love You – P96.34 million
(Star Cinema, Viva Films)

5. Paano Na Kaya – P82.25 million
(Star Cinema)

6. Working Girls – P32.32 million
(GMA Films, Viva Films)
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Source: Starmometer.com

‘Here Comes the Bride’ Outgrosses ‘You to Me are Everything’

Star Cinema’s “Here Comes the Bride” hits P108.47 million in 3 weeks!

“You to Me are Everything” became the second film after “Miss You Like Crazy” to surpass the P100 million box-office mark this year. However, “Here Comes the Bride”, the 3rd pinoy movie to cross the mark, earned bigger than the DongYan romantic comedy.

Based from the box-office report of Box Office Mojo for the period of May 26 to 30, 2010, Here Comes the Bride earned a whopping P108.47 million in 3 weeks. It was the 3rd top-grossing movie for that weekend after “Prince of Persia” which took the top spot followed by “Shrek Forever After.”

Fifth placer, You to Me are Everything, raked-in a total of P101.9 million in 4 weeks. This is the second movie of Marian Rivera that surpassed the P100 million mark. Her film “My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend” opposite Richard Gutierrez earned P101.26 million in 2008.

Here are the Top 10 Movies in Philippine Box-Office for the Weekend of May 26-30, 2010:

1. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – P63 million
2. Shrek Forever After – P38.27 million
3. Here Comes the Bride – P14.89 million
4. Robin Hood – P6.2 million
5. You to Me are Everything – P2.87 million
6. Iron Man 2 – P2.87 million
7. Little Big Soldier – P1.67 million
8. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) – P1.39 million
9. The Last Song – P784,553.35
10. American Virgin – P605,742.90

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of June 2, 2010)

1. Miss You Like Crazy – P143.25 million
(Star Cinema)

2. Here Comes the Bride – P108.47 million
(Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films)

3. You to Me Are Everything – P101.9 million
(GMA Films, Regal Films)

4. Babe, I Love You – P96.34 million
(Star Cinema, Viva Films)

5. Paano Na Kaya – P82.25 million
(Star Cinema)

6. Working Girls – P32.32 million
(GMA Films, Viva Films)

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Here Comes the Bride’ Grosses P12 Million on 1st Day

Star Cinema Booking and Distribution reported via Showbiz News Ngayon last night that “Here Comes the Bride” earned P12 million on its opening day.

The P12 million estimate for the film was gathered at around 9:00 p.m. last night so the final tally could become higher.

“Here Comes the Bride” is a co-production of Star Cinema, OctoArts and Quantum Films, and helmed by the Cinemalaya-winning writer/director Chris Martinez (100). The comedy movie has been graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

The main cast of the movie namely John “Sweet” Lapus, Jaime Fabregas, Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas and Tom Rodriguez were all present at the premiere night which was held at SM Megamall cinema 10 last Tuesday night.

Here Comes the Bride is a comedy that involves souls being switched when a total solar eclipse occurs. The souls of the main characters—portrayed by Angelica, Eugene, John “Sweet” Lapus, Jaime Fabregas, and Tuesday Vargas—get jumbled up and are trapped until they figure out a way to return to their respective bodies.

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Here Comes the Bride’ – Full Trailer Premiere

The full trailer of “Here Comes the Bride” premiered before ASAP XV minutes ago.

A co-production of Star Cinema, Octoarts and Quantum Films, Here Comes the Bride stars Angelica Panganiban, Tuesday Vargas and Eugene Domingo. In support of the lead stars are Jaime Fabregas, Cherry Pie Picache, John “Sweet” Lapus and PBB’s Tom Rodriguez (formerly Tom Mott).

Directed by Chris Martinez, Here Comes the Bride will open in cinemas on May 12, 2010



Source: Starmometer.com

‘Here Comes the Bride’ Official Movie Poster Released

Star Cinema, Octo Arts and Quantum released the official movie poster for the upcoming comedy movie “Here Comes the Bride.”

Featured on the official movie poster from left to right are Tuesday Vargas, John “Sweet” Lapuz, Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Jaime Fabregas and Tom Rodriguez.

Directed by Chris Martinez (100), Here Comes the Bride is set to premiere on May 12, 2010 in cinemas nationwide.

Source: Starmometer.com

Working Girls 2010 Movie Poster and Trailer Released

GMA Films, Viva Films and Unitel released the movie poster and trailer of Working Girls 2010 starring Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Jennylyn Mercado and Eugene Domingo.

Also in the cast are Eula Valdez, Bianca King, Mylene Dizon, Cherie Gil, GMA Films Executive Joey Abacan, and few of the original cast such as Carmi Martin, Rio Locsin, Maria Isabel Lopez and Ms. Gina Pareño.

The male cast, on the other hand, include Rafael Rosell, Antonio Aquitania, Jao Mapa, Biboy Ramirez and Ricky Davao.

PLOT: Women of different status, profession, and principles become connected by association or circumstance.

Dr. Cleo Carrillo (Eula Valdez) is a famous dermatologist, whose roster of high-profile clients include beauty queen turned society empress Marilou Cobarrubias (Ruffa Gutierrez) and socialite Betchay Magbutay-Cavendish (Carmi Martin). Cleo is married to a cardiologist, Dr. Vincent Carrillo. But her success comes with zealous detractors and nasty lawsuits, something which Marilou can relate to.

Marilou is widowed by her aged and ultra-rich husband, and her daughter-in-law, Amanda dela Vega, has arranged that she gets nothing except a small condo unit and a business on the verge of bankruptcy. Now, Marilou has to learn to get by on her own, something which her cousin, Tere Villanueva (Iza Calzado), has been doing since she was young.

Tere works as a nurse, and becomes particularly close to an old woman named Amelia Marcelino. Tere sees herself in the dying woman and fears that she too might end up alone since she has been traumatized by her one great love, Leon. But as if fate is teasing her, Tere is assigned to watch over a patient who happens to be Leon’s wife.

Tere’s best friend, Ada Villanueva (Jennylyn Mercado) is also suffering from heartache and regret for not accepting the marriage proposal of Jonathan, the father of her child. And now Jonathan is engaged to someone else. As an Executive Producer at a television network, Ada is able to raise her son, but barely has time to personally take care of him.

Children are the least of the worries of Dara dela Vega (Bianca King). This spoiled daughter of Amanda is being given the cold shoulder at the same TV network where Ada works. Her arrogance for having studied in the US irks even the host of the show where she is a Junior Production Assistant. Aside from Ada, the only person who treats her nicely is Bogey, the cameraman, who advises her to adjust to the ways of her co-workers.

Jonathan’s friend in the Call Center, Tobz, is seeing an ambitious girl who claims that she is a model. Wendy Casuga (Cristine Reyes) idolizes beauty queens who become socialites, just like Marilou Cobarrubias. She frequents the so called go-sees for casting of television commercials and television shows, and is sometimes accepted as an “extra”. Unknown to Tobz, Wendy is not the least serious with him. She is after men who are rich, but insists that she will not get involved with married men, unlike her best friend Baby, who is having an affair with Melvin Cabigting.

Melvin is married to Paula Cabigting (Eugene Domingo). Paula is hardworking, trying out every kind of business she can think of, while Melvin is doing nothing since he got back from the US, having been affected by the recession. Paula cannot even rely on Melvin to drive for her to deliver goods to her clients that she still has to hire a service vehicle owned by a bachelor, Nelson Obleta. Thus begins another complicated relationship.

Each with their own troubles, these Working Girls just try to belong and be loved.

Watch the trailer here:



Source: Starmometer.com

Ruffa Gutierrez, Cristine Reyes, Eugene Domingo & Jennylyn Mercado to Star in ‘Working Girls 2010′

Viva Films is bringing back the sexy comedy film in the 80’s – Working Girls!

Reprising their original roles in the iconic film are Carmi Martin, Rio Locsin, Ma. Isabel Lopez and Gina Pareño. Although Hilda Koronel and Baby Delgado are not returning in the said sequel, new characters will be introduced. The new working girls are Ruffa Gutierrez, Eula Valdez, Eugene Domingo, Cristine Reyes and Jennylyn Mercado.

To be helmed by Jose Javier Reyes, Working Girls 2010 is definitely one of the most exciting local movies to hit theaters next year.

Source: Showbiz News Ngayon

Site source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/12/02/ruffa-gutierrez-cristine-reyes-eugene-domingo-jennylyn-mercado-to-star-in-working-girls-2010/

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

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/

Kimmy Dora Gets an ‘A’ Grade from CEB

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/

Kimmy Dora - Official Poster and Promotional Photos

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/

‘Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat’ Hits P102.5 Million

January 3, 2009 by cd | 1,037 Views
Star Cinema’s “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” rakes in a whopping P102.5 million on its 8th day run in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival to be the year’s 4th biggest movie after “A Very Special Love”, “Caregiver” and “For the First Time.”

Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After, on the other hand, entered the Top 10 with a haul of P72.6 million on the same period.

2008 MMFF BOX OFFICE GROSS
(as of January 2, 2009)

1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat - P102.5M
2. Iskul Bukol… 20 Years After - P72.6M
3. Shake Rattle and Roll X - P45.7M
4. Desperadas 2 - P27.3M
5. Baler - P24.5M
6. One Night Only - P5.7M
7. Dayo - P4.1M
8. Magkaibigan - P1.6M

Video Link: MMFF 8th Day Gross

TOP 20 PINOY FILMS FOR 2008
(As of January 2, 2009)

1. A VERY SPECIAL LOVE - P179.23 million
(Star Cinema/Viva Films)

2. CAREGIVER - P139.54 million
(Star Cinema)

3. FOR THE FIRST TIME - P134.7 million
(Star Cinema)

4. ANG TANGING INA N’YONG LAHAT - P102.5 million*
(Star Cinema)

5. MY BESTFRIEND’S GIRLFRIEND - P101.24 million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

6. DOBOL TROBOL GET REDI 2 RAMBOL - P90.51 million
(Octoarts Films)

7. WHEN LOVE BEGINS - P89.38 million
(Star Cinema/Viva Films)

8. MY ONLY U - P79.18 million
(Star Cinema)

8. MAG-INGAT KA SA KULAM - P76.6 million
(Regal Films)

9. ISKUL BUKOL…20 YEARS AFTER - P72.6 million *
(MZET/APT)

10. MY BIG LOVE - P68 million
(Star Cinema)

11. SUPAHPAPALICIOUS - P66.98 million
(Star Cinema)

12. ONE TRUE LOVE - P62.47 million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

13. SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL X - P45.7 million *
(Regal Films)

14. MANAY PO 2: OVERLOAD - P30.4 million
(Regal Films)

15. MY MONSTER MOM - P 29.2 million
(Regal Films)

16. DESPERADAS 2 - P 27.3 million *
(Regal Films)

17. SCAREGIVERS - P 26.07 million
(APT Entertainment)

18. IKAW PA RIN, BONGGA KA BOY! - P 24.66 million
(Viva Films)

19. BALER - P24.5 million *
(Viva Films)

20. I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) - P 23.7 million
(GMA Films)

Ang Tanging Ina Hits P73.7 M in 4 Days

The Star Cinema MMFF entry “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” raked in P73.7 million in 4 days. It’s now one of the biggest movie of the year and on track to surpass it’s own record for the all-time top-grossing pinoy movie which is “Ang Tanging Ina.”

The Ai Ai delas Alas movie is now at no. 9 in the list of biggest pinoy movies for 2008. It is expected to surpass the P100 million mark on its first week of screening to be the no. 4 biggest movie of the year come Thursday.

2008 MMFF BOX OFFICE GROSS
(as of December 28, 2008)

1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat - P73.7 M
2. Iskul Bukol… 20 Years After - P57.3 M
3. Shake Rattle and Roll X - P35.4 M
4. Desperadas 2 - P22 M
5. Baler - P18.9 M
6. One Night Only - P4.2 M
7. Dayo - P3.2 M
8. Magkaibigan - P1.4 M

TOP 20 PINOY FILMS FOR 2008

1. A VERY SPECIAL LOVE - P179.23 million
(Star Cinema/Viva Films)

2. CAREGIVER - P139.54 million
(Star Cinema)

3. FOR THE FIRST TIME - P134.7 million
(Star Cinema)

4. MY BESTFRIEND’S GIRLFRIEND - P101.24million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

5. DOBOL TROBOL GET REDI 2 RAMBOL - P90.51 million
(Octoarts Films)

6. WHEN LOVE BEGINS - P89.38 million
(Star Cinema/Viva Films)

7. MY ONLY U - P79.18 million
(Star Cinema)

8. MAG-INGAT KA SA KULAM - P76.6 million
(Regal Films)

9. ANG TANGING INA N’YONG LAHAT - P73.7 million*
(Star Cinema)

10. MY BIG LOVE - P68 million
(Star Cinema)

11. SUPAHPAPALICIOUS - P66.98 million
(Star Cinema)

12. ONE TRUE LOVE - P62.47 million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

13. ISKUL BUKOL…20 YEARS AFTER - P57.3 million *
(MZET/APT)

14. SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL X - P35.4 million *
(Regal Films)

15. MANAY PO 2: OVERLOAD - P30.4 million
(Regal Films)

16. MY MONSTER MOM - P 29.2 million
(Regal Films)

17. SCAREGIVERS - P 26.07 million
(APT Entertainment)

18. IKAW PA RIN, BONGGA KA BOY! - P 24.66 million
(Viva Films)

19. I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) - P 23.7 million
(GMA Films)

20. DESPERADAS 2 - P 22 million *
(Regal Films)

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Leaving the Top 20 are:

URDUJA - P 11.51 million
(APT Entertainment)

PLONING - P 10.77 million
(Panoramanila)

LOVING YOU - P 5.55 M
(Regal Films)

TOROTOT - P 2.13 M
(Viva Films)

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/30/ang-tanging-ina-hits-p737-m-in-4-days/

2008 MMFF 2nd Day Box Office Gross

Here are the current rankings of the 8 MMFF movies at the box office according to the festival committee:

1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat - 41 million pesos
2. Iskul Bukol… 20 Years After - 35.6 million pesos
3. Shake Rattle and Roll X - 22.9 million pesos
4. Baler - 15.2 million pesos
5. Desperadas 2 - 12.5 million pesos
6. One Night Only - 2.7 million pesos
7. Dayo - 2.2 million pesos
8. Magkaibigan - 1 million pesos

The total earnings of the festival for the first 2 days reached P133.7 million, 37% higher than last year.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/28/2008-mmff-2nd-day-box-office-gross/

"Baler" Dominates MMFF 2008 Awards Night

The historical film "Baler" is the big winner at the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF) awards night Saturday evening by taking home 10 trophies including Best Picture.

Baler also received the grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board and a commendation from the Department of Education.

The other MMFF entry that received an A grade from the CEB is Magkaibigan. But the Jinggoy Estrada starrer only managed to win 1 award courtesy of Christopher de Leon as Best Actor. Shake, Rattle and Roll X, Desperadas 2, Iskul Bukol 20 Years After and Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat each won 1 award, too.

Dayo, on the other hand, grabbed 4 trophies while One Night Only won 2 awards coutesy of Manilyn Reynes for Best Supporting Actress and Joey Reyes for Best Story.

For the first time in years, the Best Float was scrapped from the awards line-up.

Here is the complete list of winners:

34th MMFF Award Winners

Best Picture:
Baler

Best Director:
Mark Meily (Baler)

Best Actress:
Anne Curtis (Baler)

Best Actor:
Christopher De Leon (Magkaibigan)

Best Screenplay:
Baler

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award:
Baler

Best Supporting Actress:
Manilyn Reynes (One Night Only)

Best Supporting Actor:
Philip Salvador (Baler)

2nd Best Festival Picture:
Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

3rd Best Festival Picture:
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

Best Cinematography:
Lee Meily (Baler)

Best Production Design:
Aped Santos (Baler)

Best Editing:
Danny Anonuevo (Baler)

Best Visual Effects:
Robert Quilao (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Musical Score:
Jessie Lasaten (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Theme Song:
"Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr.,
performed by Lea Salonga (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Sound:
Albert Idioma and Wally Dellosa (Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Original Story:
Jose Javier Reyes (One Night Only)

Best Child Performer:
Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle, and Roll X)

Best Make-up:
Noli Villalobos (Desperadas 2)

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/28/baler-dominates-mmff-2008-awards-night/

Tanging Ina, Iskul Bukol Top MMFF’s 1st Day Earnings

According to the box-office report from the festival insider, Star Cinema’s entry to this year’s MMFF - “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” - leads 1st day earnings.

Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat is the sequel to the no. 1 all-time box-office hit “Ang Tanging Ina” which was shown in 2003. The movie is topbilled by Ai Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo among others and directed by Wenn de Ramas for Star Cinema.

There are early predictions that the Ai Ai delas Alas-starrer will lead the box-office race and it looks like it’s heading to reality as tickets for the Star Cinema movie were sold out in some SM Cinemas. The said comedy film is rated G by the MTRCB for the whole family to enjoy.

Running in second place is Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After. Tito, Vic and Joey reprises their role in the film adaptation of their hit tv sitcom 20 years ago. Directed by Tony Reyes, expect to catch several stars making a cameo in the movie including Bong Revilla Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Sharon Cuneta.

In 3rd place is the 10th installment of the popular horror franchise Shake, Rattle and Roll. The Regal Films entry is topbilled by Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu and Marian Rivera.

On the other hand, two entries received the highest grade of “A” for excellence in filmmaking from the Cinema Evaluation Board. The Viva Films entry “Baler” and the Jinggoy Estrada-Christopher de Leon starrer “Magkaibigan” will be exempted from paying amusement tax to the government for receiving the “A” grade. Apparently, “Baler” badly needed the tax exemption because according to reports, it is the highest-budgeted film among the 8 entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival this year.

The Awards Night is happening on December 27. Among the 8 entries, Magkaibigan and Baler are expected to haul trophies including Best Picture. Unless, another surprise is in store.

The Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009 in theaters nationwide.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/26/tanging-ina-iskul-bukol-top-mmffs-1st-day-earnings/

Shake Rattle & Roll X Full Trailer

MOVIE: "100" (Rated A by CEB)

I'm encouraging everyone to watch "100". It will open Dec. 3 (this week na!) in the following cinemas: GLORIETTA, ROBINSONS GALLERIA, ROBINSONS ERMITA, SM NORTH EDSA and SM MEGAMALL.

The film is Rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. Highly recommended ko rin 'to. You'll laugh. You'll cry. Basta, you'll enjoy the movie. Promise!

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Starring: Mylene Dizon, Eugene Domingo, Tessie Tomas, TJ Trinidad, Ryan Eigenmann, Cecile Paz
Written and directed by: Chris Martinez
Produced by: Martinez Rivera Films in association with StraightShooters Media Inc.
Released by: Star Cinema
MTRCB Rating: R-13

"100" chronicles the last three months of a cancer stricken woman who has a list of things to do before she dies. Her list of tasks, mostly closures and practical undertakings, expands to the worldly and the spiritual as people close to her share her last days. The film examines the betrayal of the body, celebrates the senses and contemplates the end of life and how to live it.

A light-hearted, briskly paced, youthful take on a classic subject, 100 took home the most number of awards from 2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival -- winning 5 major Balanghai Trophies: Best Director and Best Screenplay for Chris Martinez, Best Actress for Mylene Dizon, Best Supporting Actress for Eugene Domingo and the coveted Audience Choice Award. It also won the KNN Movie Award (Audience Choice) at the Pusan International Film Festival. 100 is also invited to compete in the Marrakesh International Film Festival.

"100" is Chris Martinez’ debut film.

Director's Profile: CHRIS MARTINEZ
Filmmaker. Screenwriter. Theater Director. Playwright. Commercial Director. Author.

Chris Martinez’s debut film “100” was the runaway winner at the 2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, winning 5 major Balanghai trophies: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Mylene Dizon), Best Supporting Actress (Eugene Domingo) and the coveted Audience Choice Award. 100 also won the KNN Movie Award at the Pusan International Film Festival.

Chris wrote the screenplays of Bridal Shower, Bikini Open ( both from Seiko Films, directed by Jeffrey Jeturian), Sukob and Caregiver ( both from Star Cinema, directed by Chito Roño) .

He has won a Gawad Tanglaw for Bikini Open, a Guillermo Mendoza Award for Sukob and an Urian nomination for Bridal Shower.

As playwright, he has won several Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Grand Prize for his plays in English and Filipino. As theater artist, he directed the stage adaptation of camp classic Temptation Island, the critically acclaimed call center monologue Welcome to IntelStar and adapted cult comic book Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah for the stage. His first short film, Bakas, won him a Cultural Center of the Philippines Award for Alternative Filmmaking. He is also the author of Laugh Trip and Last Order sa Penguin which earned a National Book Award nomination.

For a living, he directs TV commercials since 2004.

Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat

Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat is the sequel to the box-office hit “Ang Tanging Ina.” It is expected to be released in December 2008 under Star Cinema for the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival.

It is the third of ‘Direk’ Wenn Deremas‘ “Ina” collection after “Ang Cute ng Ina Mo” with Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano. In 2003, Ang Tanging Ina was the highest grossing film in the country until Kris Aquino’s “Sukob” surpassed it in 2005. Ai-Ai de las Alas will play the lead role and lead a cast featuring most of the original actors reprising their roles.

The Cast of Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat:

Ai-Ai de las Alas as Ina
Eugene Domingo as Rowena
Claudine Barretto as Tina
Marvin Agustin as Juan (not yet confirmed)
Nikki Valdez as Tudis
Carlo Aquino as Dimitri/Tri
Paula Peralejo as Portia/Por
Alwyn Uytingco as Tirso/Pip
Shaina Magdayao as Severina/Seven
Serena Dalrymple as Cate
Jiro Manio as Shammy
Yuki Kadooka as Ten-ten
Dennis Padilla as Eddie
Kaye Abad as Jenny
John Prats as Jeffrey
Pinky Amador as Gretchen’s Mom
Mandy Ochoa as Gretchen’s Dad
Angelica Panganiban as Gretchen
Ricci Chan

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/29/ang-tanging-ina-nyong-lahat-teasers/