Pink Halo-Halo – Cinemalaya 2010

Pink Halo-Halo is an entry in the Director’s Showcase category of the 6th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

Pink Halo–Halo shows how war in Mindanao affects a child’s innocence. It is a film by Joselito Altarejos, director of “Ang Lalaki sa Parola”, and starring Allen Dizon, Angeli Bayani, Dexter Doria, Mark Fabillar and Paolo Constantino.

Pink Halo–Halo is the first Philippine movie shot entirely in Masbateño language.

Synopsis:

Natoy, like any other child, finds joy and excitement in the simplest of things, especially eating halo-halo filled with pink gelatin and red sago. Things change suddenly when, as he is watching television, a news report about the ongoing war in Mindanao shows footage of a badly wounded soldier waiting for rescue . That soldier almost bleeding to death is his father, Corporal Lino Bolante.

That report starts his journey as he and his mother Sonia wait for help that comes too late. As far away as the war, this story does not just show how the war in Mindanao robs a child of his innocence, but also shows the shadows of the wars that Filipino homes confront everyday.

Watch the trailer here:

‘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

‘And I Love You So’ Makes Its Cable Premiere on Cinema One

Love stories overflow from Cinema One when the hit romantic movie And I Love You So makes its highly anticipated cable premiere on Blockbuster Sundays on June 13 at 8:00 pm!

Plus with the power of love being a theme for this month’s Romance Central the movie will also make its premiere feature on June 27 at 6:00 pm!

Starring a beautiful cast lead by Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay, And I Love You So is the romantic drama which became one of the most successful movies of 2009 and was the anniversary movie offering of Star Cinema on its 16th year. It also features an outstanding lineup : Coney Reyes along with Nikki Gil, Candy Pangilinan, Dick Israel, Angel Jacob, RJ Ledesma and Maricar Reyes. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, (Now That I Have You) with a story and screenplay by Vanessa Valdez (A Love Story, One More Chance) and Jacqueline Franquelli, the movie’s title alone is a catchphrase that tells everybody not to be afraid to fall in love again…and again.

And I Love You So unfolds when newly-married preschool teacher and owner Lara (Alonzo) was widowed early when her husband Oliver (Ramsay) of only five months died in an accident. Spending more time at work, with her pupils and her mother-in-law Kate (Reyes) provided a solace and compromise to lighten her depression in any way. Several months after Oliver’s death, Lara meets Chris (Milby), a young man also suffering from the loss of his spouse. They initially strike a bond without the intention of getting close. Their cordial acquaintance grew to friendship and thus has helped each other move on.Later, they experience attraction for each other. Can these two broken people find love again? Or will the ghosts of their past tear them apart?

Experience the power of love when And I Love You So makes its cable premiere on cable over Cinema One’s Blockbuster Sundays on June 13 at 8pm and on Romance Central on June 27 at 6:00 pm! Available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCabel Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Emir’ – the Biggest Filipino Musical Opens on June 9

“Emir” is the biggest original Filipino musical written for the screen.

It tells the story of Amelia, a Filipina from Ilocos who decides to work abroad to help her family. She takes care of a future crown prince – Ahmed, the Sheik’s son – rearing him, and in the process, introducing the young boy to the culture, values, and language of the Philippines.

More than a nanny, Amelia acts as Ahmeds surrogate mother and is even willing to offer her life to ensure his safety.

Her journey reveals, through words and music, the life that overseas Filipino workers live — their struggles to have a better life… their dreams, and the hope that someday their hard work will finally be rewarded.

EMIR is thus far, the only movie to take on the heart and soul of the Filipino through our innate love for music.

It is a tribute to our OFWs…The hands that work, and toil in foreign lands, and yet have one home, one heart and one spirit.

Emir is an original Filipino movie musical directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Palanca Awardee Jerry Gracio. Musical Direction by Chino Toledo, with music by Gary Granada, Vin and Ebe Dancel and Diwa de Leon, lyrics by Gracio, Granada and Rody Vera. Choreography by Douglas Nierras. Produced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), with the assistance of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Starring in the film is “Are You the Next Big Star” winner Francheska Farr.

Also starring are Bayang Barrios, Gigi Escalante, Bodjie Pascua, Dulce, Julia Clarete, Liezl Batucan, Kalila Aguilos, Beverly Salviejo, Melanie Dujunco, Nico Antonio and Jhong Hilario.

Emir opens in theaters nationwide on June 9.



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

‘Noy’ Goes Global

The movie ‘Noy’ will hit global movie theaters as it offers international screenings in the US this June.

Filipinos abroad will have the chance to watch this one-of-a-kind movie about Noy (Coco Martin), a “journalist” who followed the campaign trail of his namesake and top presidential bet Noynoy Aquino. Mark your calendars on June 11-17 as this film hits the following venues: UA Stonestwon Twin, San Francisco; Century Great Mall, San Francisco, Milpitas CA; UA Horton Plaza, San Diego; and Cerritos Stadium Cinema, Los Angeles.

For tickets, log on to www.abs-cbnglobalmovies.com or call 1-800-227-9676.

Before its international screenings, Noy will be first shown here in the Philippines starting on June 2 in more than a hundred cinemas nationwide.

Watch the trailer here:


Source: Starmometer.com

John Lloyd & Sarah are King & Queen of Box Office Entertainment Awards Again

John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are once again hailed Box-Office King and Queen in the 2010 Box-Office Entertainment Awards by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Here is the complete list of winners in the 2010 Box-Office Entertainment Awards:

Box Office King – John lloyd Cruz

Box Office Queen – Sarah Geronimo

Prince of Philippine Movies and TV — Gerald Anderson

Princess of Philippine Movies and TV — Kim Chiu

Promising Male Box-Office Star — Coco Martin

Promising Female Box-Office Star — Angelica Panganiban

Male Concert Performer of the Year — Martin Nievera

Female Concert Performer of the Year — Pops Fernandez

Male Recording Artist of the Year — Gary Valenciano

Female Recording Artist of the Year — Nina

Group Recording/Performer of the Year — Bamboo

Promising Male Recording/Performer of the Year — Jericho Rosales

Promising Female Recording/Performer of the Year — Frencheska Farr

Promising Group Recording/Performing Artist of the Year — Pop Girls

Novelty Singer — Willie Revillame

Love Team of the Year — Dingdong Dantes/Marian Rivera

Promising Love Team of the Year — Enchong Dee/Erich Gonzales

Dance Group of the Year — ASAP Supahdance

Child Performer of the Year — Zaijan “Santino” Jaranilla

Film Producer of the Year — Star Cinema

Screenwriters of the Year — Raymond Lee/Senedy Que/Olivia Lamasan

Film Director of the Year — Cathy Garcia Molina

TV Program of the Year — May Bukas Pa

TV Director of the Year — Jojo Saguin (May Bukas Pa)

Bert Marcelo Award — Pokwang

Comedy Box-Office King — Vic Sotto

Comedy Box-Office Queen — Ai-Ai de las Alas

Source: Starmometer.com