‘Petrang Kabayo’ Tops RP Box-Office with P53.24M in First 5 Days

The launching movie of comedian Vice Ganda is a certified box-office hit!

In just 5 days, Petrang Kabayo raked in a total gross of P53.24 million according to Box Office Mojo. But according to Viva Films, the comedy movie already earned P107 million on its first 6 days, so it doubled in just one day?

Whoever got the correct figure (another case of double padding perhaps from Viva?), its undeniable that Petrang Kabayo is one of the biggest hit of the year. I myself have seen the long lines of folks at SM MOA for the said movie. It could even surpass the P142.25 million record of Miss You Like Crazy as the top grossing pinoy movie of 2010.

What do you think? Kaya ba?

Here’s the Philippine box office tally for the opening weekend of October 13 to 17, 2010 according to Box Office Mojo:

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TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of October 17, 2010)

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

2. Here Comes the Bride – P116 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. Hating Kapatid – P81.97 million
(Viva Films)

7. In Your Eyes – P62.77 million
(Viva Films, GMA Films)

8. Cinco – P60.75 million
(Star Cinema)

9 Petrang Kabayo – P53.24 million *
(Viva Films)

10. Sa ‘Yo Lamang – P50.23 million
(Star Cinema)

11. I’ll Be There – P42.2 million
(Star Cinema)

12. I Do – P42 million *
(Star Cinema)

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

14. Mamarazzi – P21.55 million
(Regal Films)

15. Noy the Movie – P9.94
(CineMedia, Star Cinema)

16. Emir – P3.1 million
(FDCP, CCP and Viva Films)

* still running in selected theaters

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Till My Heartaches End’ Music Video Released

The music video for the upcoming romantic drama “Till My Heartaches End” starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson has been released.

The theme song of the film with the same title is performed by Carol Banawa.

Helmed by Jose Javier Reyes, “Till My Heartaches End” opens in theaters nationwide on October 27, 2010.

Sid Lucero, On Top of the World with Emmy Nomination and Top-Rating Program

Actor Sid Lucero marked another milestone in his young career after being nominated for Best Actor at the 2010 International Emmy Awards for his performance on the ABS-CBN teleserye “Dahil May Isang Ikaw,” which is also nominated in the prestigious award-giving body for Best Telenovela.

Sid, who currently stars in the top-rating afternoon drama “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna,” said he is very proud to be the only Filipino actor up for a trophy in the prestigious award-giving body.

“I was somewhere, having my tattoo done when I heard about it. Ang weird ng timing, namimilipit pa ako sa sakit. I was so happy. Di ako makapaniwala. Naramdaman ko na lang na totoo when people started texting and calling me. Then tiningnan ko ang website and read my name there, tapos parang ah, totoo nga,” he shared.

Like Angel Locsin, who earned a nod at the International Emmys last year, Sid is excited to attend the awarding ceremony and possibly mingle with actors like Bob Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter.

“My dad (Mark Gil) said, ‘Just remember that you will not go there as yourself.’ I told him, ‘Yes dad. I am going there as the proudest Filipino ever,’” said the award-winning actor.

Even his co-stars in “Alyna” praised the acting prowess of Sid. “It’s always an honor to be working with one of the most talented actors in the industry,” said Shaina Magdayao.

Jason Abalos, who once tied with Sid in Gawad Urian for Best Actor in 2008, revealed he is amazed by how his rival in the show transforms to his character during takes.

“Ako kasi observant ako. ‘Pag may nakikilala akong magaling na artista, kinikilala ko yung pagkatao nila eh. Si Sid, ‘yung buhay niya parang ang gaan lang pero pag nag-emote na siya sa isang eksena, parang ang bigat-bigat na ng mundo niya,” he explained.

With or without the nomination, the talented trio is very proud of their show’s strong ratings. And one of their fans is no other than Martha Cecilia, who wrote the pocketbook where “Alyna” was based.

“Narinig ko nga na sobrang nagustuhan niya ‘yung scene na pinaanak ni Dominic si Alyna. Maraming salamat din sa kanya for creating Alyna, Dominic and Rex. Napakaganda talaga ng istoryang isinulat niya,” Shaina said.

Rancho Del Carmen will be rocked again by major confrontations as Rex (Sid) returns to fight for Alyna and their child. Will Alyna (Shaina) take back the man who deceived her or continue with her blooming romance with Dominic (Jason)? What will Lilet (Kaye Abad) do when she finds out that her husband Rex married and impregnated another woman?
Get all the answers on “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna” from Monday to Friday after “Rosalka” on ABS-CBN.

Source: Starmometer.com

Cinema One Originals 2011 Will Give The Stage to More New Filmmakers!

Currently on its 6th year, the famed Cinema One Originals for the first time will choose 10 finalists for 2011!

This is great news for upcoming screenplay writers, actors and directors as Cinema One further fuels the local film industry. Start working on your original stories as Cinema One is now accepting new entries. The deadline of submission is on January 14, 2011.

The Cinema One Originals 2011 will also give new writers and filmmakers great freedom because there is no specific theme to follow. Like the previous successful Cinema One Originals, a P1,000,000.00 grant will be awarded to each of the chosen ten (10) finalists to produce their movie.

Interested filmmakers must submit a completed screenplay with a corresponding updated curriculum vitae or resume and application form. The application form is available at the Cinema One office 8th floor of ELJ Building ABS-CBN or through online at Cinema One official website. A representative of each film group must sign the application form to be eligible in the 2011 Cinema One Originals project. The formal announcement of the 10 finalists will be made on March 2011.

Cinema One Originals has contributed to closing the gap between commercial filmmaking and the more arthouse/indie approach ad reflected in the 36 films it has produced through the years through this annual project. Notable titles are : Confessional, Yanggaw, North Diversion Road, Imburnal, Huling Balyan ng Buhi, Rome & Juliet, Dose, Paano Ko Sasabihin, Wanted:Border and many more.

Cinema One Originals is owned and produced by Cinema One, the top movie cable channel in the country.Cinema One is owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI).

Source: Starmometer.com

First Look: Marian Rivera as Super Inday

Check out the first movie stills from Regal Films’ MMFF entry “Super Inday and the Magic Bibe” starring Marian Rivera.

Also starring in the fantasy-comedy film are Mylene Dizon, John Lapus, Buboy Villar, Sabrina Man, Vice Ganda and Jake Cuenca.

Helmed by Mike Tuviera, “Super Inday” opens on Christmas Day.

Source: Starmometer.com

Box Office Update: ‘Sa ‘Yo Lamang’ P43.75M in 3 Weeks, ‘Mamarazzi’ P21.27M in 4 Weeks

The family drama “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” from Star Cinema has grossed P43.75 million in three weeks.

Topping the local box-office for the weekend period of September 15 to 19 was “Resident Evil: Afterlife” with two-weeks gross of P58.20 million. It hit the no. 1 spot on its second week run while it only placed 2nd last week on its debut which is a rare happening in the box office race.

Last week’s no. 1, Despicable Me, dropped to 2nd with a 3-weeks total of P86.04 million.

In our latest update for the Top-grossing Pinoy Films for 2010 so far, Sa ‘Yo Lamang climbed to 9th place with its current gross of P43.75 million nudging I’ll Be There, another Star Cinema film, down to no. 10.

In Your Eyes is still at no. 7 with a current gross of over P62 million while Mamarazzi is unmoved at no. 12 with a current gross of 21.27 million.

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of September 19, 2010)

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

2. Here Comes the Bride – P116 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. Hating Kapatid – P81.97 million
(Viva Films)

7. In Your Eyes – P62.59 million *
(Viva Films, GMA Films)

8. Cinco – P60.75 million
(Star Cinema)

9. Sa ‘Yo Lamang – P43.75 million *
(Star Cinema)

10. I’ll Be There – P42.2 million
(Star Cinema)

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

12. Mamarazzi – P21.27 million *
(Regal Films)

13. Noy the Movie – P9.94
(CineMedia, Star Cinema)

14. Emir – P3.1 million
(FDCP, CCP and Viva Films)

* still running in selected theaters

Source: Starmometer.com

‘Sa ‘Yo Lamang’ Earns P36.38 M in 2 Weeks

The family drama “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” from Star Cinema grossed P36.38 million on its second week run.

Topping the local box-office for the weekend period of September 8 to 12 was the animated feature “Despicable Me” with two-weeks gross of P73.65 million. It’s also the no.1 movie in the Philippines for the second week in a row.

Placing second debuting movie Resident Evil: Afterlife which had an opening 5 days gross of P29.27 million.

In our latest update for the Top-grossing Pinoy Films for 2010 so far, In Your Eyes occupied the no. 7 slot at the expense of Cinco which dropped to bo. 8. Sa ‘Yo Lamang, on the other hand, entered the Top 10 (#10) at the expense of Working Girls which dropped to no. 11.

Here’s the Philippine box office tally for the opening weekend of September 8 to 12, 2010 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of September 12, 2010)

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

2. Here Comes the Bride – P116 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. Hating Kapatid – P81.97 million
(Viva Films)

7. In Your Eyes – P62.31 million *
(Viva Films, GMA Films)

8. Cinco – P60.75 million
(Star Cinema)

9. I’ll Be There – P42.2 million
(Star Cinema)

10. Sa ‘Yo Lamang – P36.38 million *
(Star Cinema)

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

12. Mamarazzi – P20.97 million *
(Regal Films)

13. Noy the Movie – P9.94
(CineMedia, Star Cinema)

14. Emir – P3.1 million
(FDCP, CCP and Viva Films)

* still running in selected theaters

Source: Starmometer.com