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