Vhong Navarro Stars in Upcoming Horror Comedy ‘Bulong’

Star Cinema has released the cinema trailer for their upcoming horror comedy movie “Bulong.”

The opening salvo of Star Cinema for 2011 is a horror comedy starring Angelica Panganiban, Bangs Garcia and Vhong Navarro under the direction of Chito Roño.

Titled “Bulong”, it tells a story of a Nurse (Vhong Navarro) who desperately wants to get the girl of his wildest dreams, Ellen(Bangs Garcia). Accustomed by a Filipino superstitious belief that when you whisper a wish to the dead the wish will come true, he went to see an expert (Angelica Panganiban) when it comes to those kind of stuffs.Things went complicated when he actually followed what was suggested to him and whispered a wish to the dead.The following day he got what he asked for and now all of the chick-a babes have gone affectionate to him.But it doesn’t ends there – later he finds out that he’s got more than what he asked for! Together with Angelica Panganiban’s character, Vhong seeks ways to make things right – but will they?

The trailer of “Bulong” has been showing in theaters before the screening of Star Cinema MMFF entries “Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na To!”, “Dalaw” and “RPG Metanoia.”

Watch the cinema trailer here:


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

2009 MMFF – ‘I Love You, Goodbye’ Movie Trailer

Star Cinema has released the trailer for their MMFF entry “I Love You, Goodbye.”

The romantic drama is helmed by Tanging Yaman director, Laurice Guillen. Starring Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay, Gabby Concepcion and Kim Chiu in her first character role.

“I Love You, Goodbye” opens nationwide on Christmas Day.



Source: http://original-filipino-movies.blogspot.com/

I Love You, Goodbye – Star Cinema

“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/

‘A Love Story’ Tops 26th Luna Awards

The “local academy awards”, Luna of the Film Academy of the Philippines, released their winners for movies shown in 2007.

Here is the complete list of winners in the 26th Luna Awards:

Best Picture:
A Love Story (Star Cinema)

Best Director:
Maryo J. de los Reyes (A Love Story)

Best Actor:
Paolo Contis (Banal)

Best Actress:
Maricel Soriano (Bahay Kubo)

Best Supporting Actor:
Dante Rivero (A Love Story)

Best Supporting Actress:
Angelica Panganiban (A Love Story)

Best Screenplay:
Vanessa R. Valdez (A Love Story)

Best Cinematography:
Renato de Vera (Ataul for Rent)

Best Editing:
Jess Navarro (Silip)

Best Production Design:
Rodell Cruz (Resiklo)

Best Sound:
Ditoy Aguila (Ouija)

Best Musical Score:
Carmina Reyes Cuya (Ouija)

Golden Reel Award:
Former President Joseph Estrada

The Manuel de Leon Award:
Cirio Santiago (producer-director)

FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award:
Ms. Boots Anson-Roa (actress)

Lamberto Avellana Award (posthumous):
Juanito Clemente (sound engineer)

The Film Academy of the Philippines will hand out the awards on January 26, 2009.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/01/11/a-love-story-tops-26th-luna-awards/

Star Cinema And Viva Films: Working Girls

Anne, Angelica, Cristine, Toni at Kristine sa remake ng Working Girls
NALAMAN namin kay Viva Films Boss Vic del Rosario na sa January 29, 2009 na ang playdate ng Civil Status: Single, kung saan bida si Rufa Mae Quinto at kapareha ang sangkatutak na lalaki.

Sa press naman nalaman ni Boss Vic na interesado ang sexy comedienne na i-remake ang Working Girls.

Sa isa sa mga presscon ng Metro Manila filmfest entry na Desperadas 2, naikuwento ni Rufa Mae ang kagustuhang gawin uli ang movie ni Ishmael Bernal.

Kaya lang, nag-usap na pala si Boss Vic at ang Star Cinema at ire-remake nila ang nabanggit na pelikula. In fact, napili na ang cast.

Excited nga si Boss Vic sa cast na kinabibilangan nina Anne Curtis, Angelica Panganiban, Cristine Reyes, Toni Gonzaga at Kristine Hermosa.

Sa February na raw ang start ng shooting at director na lang yata ang kulang.

Nabanggit din ni Boss Vic na balak i-remake ng Star Cinema ang Bagets, pero mauuna sa TV bago ang pelikula.

Kumporme rito ang producer, dahil after 25 years, kailangan daw muling mapanood ang pelikula with a new cast.

Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=8fdcc6974577a1c2e9c9846a83b8947c&t=378011

Star Cinema’s 2009 Line-Up

ABS-CBN’s film outfit, Star Cinema, has released their movie line-up for 2009.

Apparently, this line-up was shown during the premiere screening of Land Down Under in the US. Please take note that titles, cast and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

JANUARY

Love Me Again (Love Down Under)
Starring Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual

FEBRUARY

You Changed My Life
(A Very Special Love Part 2)
Starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo

MARCH

Estrella
(teen horror movie)
Starring Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann

APRIL

And I Love You So
Starring Sam Milby, Bea Alonzo and Derek Ramsay

MAY

Amnesia
Starring Bong Revilla and Toni Gonzaga

JUNE

The Man I Loved
Starring KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual

AUGUST

T2
Starring Maricel Soriano and Mika dela Cruz

SEPTEMBER

A Mother's Story
Starring Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz

OCTOBER

Priest
Starring Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach

NOVEMBER

A Love Affair
Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo

The following projects have no tentative date and/or working title yet:

1. RPG - first 3-D animated movie
2. Claudine Barretto movie
3. Judy Ann Santos romantic drama movie
4. Angelica Panganiban/Gabby Concepcion movie

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/27/star-cinemas-2009-line-up/

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/

A Love Story

As you already know by now, A Love Story is about successful but emotionally scarred businessman Ian Montes (Aga Muhlach) who is torn between two women: Joanna (Maricel Soriano), a doctor, and Karyn (Angelica Panganiban) a flight attendant. Who is the wife and who is the mistress? I watched the film without knowing who’s who and that definitely helped me appreciate the unfolding of this mystery in the film. In spite of all speculations, you wouldn’t know until the middle of the film when one of the women refers to Ian as her husband.

The film begins with immediate tension in medias res when the two women agree to meet up. Karyn wants to know why Ian can’t seem to leave Joanna. Joanna wants to know how Ian met Karyn. After this exchange of flashbacks reality catches up with the trio: Karyn is pregnant. It is only then when the audience finds out who exactly is the wife. But that’s not important now, what’s more important is the question, “how is this going to end?” The three are broken, and they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

The plot from the official site states “Ian faces a difficult choice.” but it is not just Ian who is forced to choose. The women choose as well. As a teaser, I’ll give you a peek: Karyn tells Ian to let go– they both have to grow up. The next scenes are framed by these words onscreen:

FIVE YEARS AFTER

Then Joanna and Karyn accidentally meet, but you wouldn’t know exactly what the ending is until the final scene. At that point knowing how the film ends is only secondary to the question of why the film ends that way. I believe “five years after” has a lot to do with this story that explores unconditional love and forgiveness.