‘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

‘My Valentine Girls’ Official Movie Poster Released

The official movie poster of the GMA Films and Regal Entertainment trilogy “My Valentine Girls” has been released.

The film stars the Valentines Box Office King Richard Gutierrez as a novelist searching for a girlfriend with Jillian Ward as his little sister who will have a cupid-like purpose in the movie.

The film has three romantic stories:

“Soulmates” tells of a relationship that started with a vehicular accident involving Richard and Rhian Ramos, a fashion stylist. Richard dies and appears to Rhian as a ghost to ask for help in going back to his family. Eventually, they get closer to each other but what else can happen to them if Richard is already a ghost?

Another story features Richard’s team-up with Survivor Philippines’ Solenn Heussaff in “BBFF”. Richard plays the role of a lawyer who decides to propose to his best friend Solenn. However, the latter prefers that they remain friends due to her beliefs and notions on friendships turning into romantic relationships. She then sets up Richard with Lovi Poe and the two hit it off. Will Solenn regret her match-making in the end?

The trilogy also includes “Gunaw”, an apocalyptic tale with ace comedienne Eugene Domingo. Uge convinces Richard that they have a mission to procreate because they are the only humans left after a worldwide disaster. Will Richard give in to Uge for the sake of humankind?

“My Valentine Girls” is set to open in theaters on February 9, 2011.



Source: Starmometer.com

Update: “You To Me Are Everything” New Teasers, Lupit!

Here are the second batch of teasers for the movie starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera – the upcoming Regal-GMA Films movie You To Me Are Everything. Earlier, sa first teaser ng pelikula, ang focus ay ang nakaw-eksena ng piglet na si Snowy. Pero ngayon ang focus ay sina DongYan na! Tiyak magugustuhan ninyo.









The 30 second-clip showcases the loveteam. But wait, there’s a scene-stealer on the teaser ~ a piglet! You have to see the clip to enjoy. Gusto namin si piglet, cute kasi! BTW, the movie’s opening in theaters on May 5, so mark your calendar for this must-see movie.

Source: AccessPinoy.com

‘You to Me are Everything’ Movie Poster, Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos

Regal Films and GMA Films released the official movie poster, some movie stills and behind the scenes photos of the upcoming romantic flick “You to Me are Everything.”

“You to Me are Everything” is a romantic comedy starring GMA’s top loveteam Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.

Here are some promotional photos from the movie courtesy of Regal Films:
http://kapusocentral.blogspot.com/2010/04/you-to-me-are-everything-behind-scenes.html

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

GMA Films Releases ‘You to Me are Everything’ Teaser

The teaser for the upcoming GMA Films and Regal Films co-production “You to Me are Everything” is released.

The 30-second clip shows reel and real-life love team–Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes–and another cast member – a cute little pig! Although the teaser did not show the film’s title, the background music is “You to Me are Everything” by the Real Thing.

Also starring in the upcoming romantic movie are Isabel Oli, Sandy Andolong, Manilyn Reynes and AJ Dee.

You to Me are Everything opens in theaters on May 5, 2010.

Watch the teaser here:


Source: Starmometer.com

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Cristine Reyes and Richard Gutierrez Make It to the New York Times

The story on how Richard Gutierrez saved the stranded Cristine Reyes hits CNN, Fox News and The New York Times.

After the news that Cristine Reyes was stranded on top of the roof of her house in Provident Village in Marikina City, her leading man Richard Gutierrez came to the rescue. Richard borrowed a speedboat and navigated the flooded area of Provident Village to look for Cristine.

The true-to-life suspense thriller story made it to major news network in the US and top broadsheet like The New York Times. Here’s an excerpt of the report entitled “Filipino Actor Saves Real-Life Damsel in Distress”:

A popular Philippine actress
cried out for help from a rooftop as a tropical storm roared and floodwaters rose menacingly. Then an actor emerged from nowhere on a speedboat and swept her to safety.

A romantic scene from a movie?

No, it was the real-life travails of young actress Christine Reyes. Her rescue by movie and TV heartthrob Richard Gutierrez as Tropical Storm Ketsana raged across the northern Philippines was one of the happier moments of last weekend’s disaster that left at least 140 dead and tens of thousands homeless.

The day after the incident, a malicious text message proliferated saying that the rescue story was only a “gimmick” to promote the upcoming Yam Laranas movie which is topbilled by Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes.

Richard denied that his rescure effort is only a gimmick:

“I feel sad that there are negative-minded people na gumagawa ng mga maling kuwento. Do you think I, or anybody for that matter, would risk my life negotiating the dark, flooded area at 1 o’clock in the morning para lang mag-gimik?”

Cristine also denied the malicious text message:

“Do you think I would be that crazy to stay on the roof for 12 hours with my mom and my two pamangkin para lang gumawa ng gimmick?”

The Richard-Cristine starrer “Patient X” is showing in theaters later this month.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/10/01/cristine-reyes-and-richard-gutierrez-make-it-to-the-new-york-times/

PATIENT X Official Trailer

‘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/

Patient X - Teaser Posters

Two teaser posters of the highly-anticipated Yam Laranas horror movie - Patient X - were revealed.

Patient X is an upcoming horror movie from GMA Films and Viva Entertainment starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista.

Images courtesy of Yam Laranas.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/08/24/patient-x-teaser-posters/

Heart Evangelista and Richard Gutierrez to Star in ‘Patient X’

Richard Gutierrez will reunite with Heart Evangelista, this time on the big screen, via the horror movie “Patient X.”

Patient X is a joint project of GMA Films and Viva Films and has a target date of October 28, the Halloween season.

Yam Laranas of The Echo (Sigaw) returns to the country to helm Patient X under a script by Aloy Adlawan.

Carla Abellana to Star in Her 1st Movie ‘Ang Nanay Kong Aswang’

The Rosalinda star is set to be launched on the big screen via the Regal Films movie “Ang Nanay Kong Aswang.”

Rosalinda is now climbing the tv ratings chart and Mother Lily Monteverde is once again “striking while the iron is hot.” Before the month of July ends, the Regal Films matriarch made an agenda to start the shooting of “Ang Nanay Kong Aswang,” Carla Abellana’s launching movie.

Ang Nanay Kong Aswang was supposed to be a project for Ai Ai delas Alas and rising comedienne Eugene Domingo. Both were not able to commit to the project. So the role for the infamous vampire mom is still open. However, the role of the Aswang’s daughter is given to Carla Abellana and the directing job for the said horror-comedy movie is assigned to Joel Lamangan.

Who do you think will be Carla’s mother in the movie? Annabelle Rama perhaps (reprising the monster mom kind of role)?

Robin Padilla Stars in GMA Films’ Sundo

After the successful launch of his tv series “Totoy Bato” on GMA, Robin Padilla will now star in the upcoming horror movie Sundo.

Sundo is an upcoming suspense-thriller movie directed by Topel Lee, the one who also helm the hit horror film Ouija starring Judy Ann Santos. The film changed its release date from October 22, 2008 to March 18, 2009 to make way for the Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera starrer, One True Love.

In Sundo, Robin Padilla plays Romano Iñiguez, a resigned military operative who possesses a third eye. Also starring in Sundo are Sunshine Dizon as Louella, Romano’s childhood friend who harbors affection for him; Rhian Ramos as Isabel, Romano’s younger sister; Katrina Halili as Kristina; Hero Angeles as Eric, Mark Bautista as Baste; and Glydel Mercado as Lumen.

Gist: Seven passengers on a trip to Manila escape death and their respective “sundo” by a twist of fate. Soon, they realize that the price they have to pay for gambling with the spirit of tragedy is the hardest and most ruthless battle they will ever come to face.

VIVA FILMS' Possible 2009 Line-Up: articles, comments, suggestions

Of the 58 local films released in 2008, below is a list of movies produced or co-produced by Vic del Rosario's 28-year old film outfit.

A Very Special Love (co-prod)
When Love Begins (co-prod)
Baler (filmfest)
Ikaw Pa Rin, Bongga Ka Boy!


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What do you think is in store for this year? Viva Films (in a co-production with Rufa Mae's On-Q 28 Productions) kicked off 2009 with Status: Single under the direction of Jose Javier Reyes. Next is You Changed My Life (a co-production with Star Cinema) starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina. Below is a list of possible films based on PEP articles.

Ouija 2
genre: horror
starring: Jolina Magdangal and Judy Ann Santos
co-production: with GMA Films
director: Topel Lee
status:

Working Girls (remake)
genre: female-oriented dramedy
starring: Angelica Panganiban, Anne Curtis, Toni Gonzaga, Cristine Reyes, and Kristine Hermosa
co-production: with STAR Cinema
director:
status:

Bagets (remake)
genre: youth-oriented dramedy
starring:
co-production: with STAR Cinema
director:
status: TV series will come first before the FILM

Love is Blind and Deaf
genre: romantic comedy
starring: Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez
co-production: with GMA Films
director:
status:

Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=a4abf36c3fa5f7f00525501e72822e15&t=382103

GMA Films: DAGAW ( Starring Richard Gutierrez,Jewel Mische, and Marvin Agustin)

Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes to co-star in a horror flick
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Nakatakdang magsama sa isang pelikula ng GMA Films ang top matinee idols ng GMA-7 na sina Richard Gutierrez at Dingdong Dantes.

Kinumpirma ito ni Richard nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last Saturday night, July 7, sa Conspiracy bar on Visayas Avenue, Quezon City, during his official launch bilang spokesperson ng environmental group na Greenpeace here in the Philippines.

According to Richard, isang horror movie ang gagawin nila ni Dingdong to be directed by multi-awarded director Chito Roño.

"I'm excited!" bulalas ni Richard. "Siyempre, Chito Roño ‘yon, di ba? Wow! Kumbaga, he's like a living legend," papuri niya sa direktor ng blockbuster horror flicks like Feng Shui and Sukob.

Excited din si Richard that he'll be working for the first time with Dingdong. Naalala niya na may short fight scenes sila together in Mulawin The Movie (2005) wherein nag-merge ang story ng Mulawin at Encantadia na parehong hit fantasy series ng GMA-7.

Dingdong was part of Encantadia as the warrior king Ybarro/Ybrahim while Richard was the main star of Mulawin as the winged hero Aguiluz.

Richard told PEP na na-inform na siya about the project but no details yet kung anong title nito, story, at sinu-sino ang bubuo sa cast. Ang alam daw niya ay silang dalawa ni Dingdong ang bida at may dalawa silang girls na makakasama.

Wala pa ring definite date as to when they would start the movie, pero ngayon pa lang ay looking forward na rito si Richard.

Unang narinig ng PEP ang naturang project from Dingdong, who mentioned in his solo press con for the movie Angels recently na may nilulutong pelikula ang GMA Films for him and Richard.

Wala pa ring mai-share na detalye that time si Dingdong, ang nabanggit niya lang ay it's gonna be a horror flick with Chito as director.

ANGEL LOCSIN. Samantala, kinumpirma rin ni Richard ang ibinalita ng PEP na dinalaw siya ni Angel Locsin sa taping ng Lupin last Wednesday, July 4, before Angel left for the States to attend the US screenings of Angels.

"Oo, dumaan siya sa set namin, na-surprise nga ako, e!" nakangiting sabi ng heartthrob. "Na-touch kaming lahat na kami ‘yung last stop niya before she left. Nakakatuwa lang na dumaan si Angel at nagpaalam sa amin.

"But it was really just a light moment. It wasn't like a formal goodbye or whatever. Light lang, kuwentuhan lang, catch up on things, ganu'n lang," paglilinaw niya.

Na-miss daw ba siya ni Angel kaya siya dinalaw nito sa set?

"Ayoko namang sabihin ‘yon, di ba?" tawa niya. "Actually, hindi lang naman siya sa akin nagpaalam. It was more like for everyone... To my director in Lupin, si Direk Mike [Tuviera], close din kasi si Angel kay Direk Mike and to our executive producer. So, it was more for everyone. I don't wanna take the credit for it."

Kasunod nito ay itinanggi rin ni Richard ang isyung may movie project na ino-offer sa kanya si Angel for her own film company Eagle Eye Productions. They didn't talk daw anything about work at talagang light lang ang naging pag-uusap nila.

LUPIN. By the way, tonight ang start ng lipat-timeslot ng Lupin, na mapapanood na pagkatapos ng Mga Mata ni Anghelita sa GMA Telebabad, taking over the former timeslot of Impostora.

Paliwanag ng star ng Lupin, "It has nothing to do with the ratings. We're doing good and we're very happy with our timeslot.

"Actually, ‘yung timeslot ng Lupin na late night, first time na it became number one for a long time. So, we're very happy with it, pero meron kaming mga concerns. According to studies and surveys kasi, ni-launch ang Lupin, summer break. So, the kids were able to watch it all the time.

"Pero ngayon, may pasok na sila sa school kaya masyado nang late para sa mga bata. Pati mismo ‘yung mga kakilala ko, minsan tulog na o minsan ayaw na nilang payagan ‘yung mga anak nila na manood.

"At saka kung medyo adult at sexy dati ‘yung show namin, ngayon, gagawin naming more for kids. It's surprising nga, kasi ang crowd ng Lupin, e, for all ages.

"May matanda, may bata, may lalake, may babae. It's for everyone. So, susubukan ng GMA kung mas magiging effective kami sa timeslot na ‘yon and I believe it's gonna be effective," confident na pahayag ni Richard.

Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=a4abf36c3fa5f7f00525501e72822e15&t=307345

When I Met U

Will this be the biggest Valentine movie ever? Check out the poster and full trailer after the jump.


Here are the characters of the movie:

Benjie (Richard Gutierrez) - a struggling cargo pilot trapped in relationship with his fiancée Tracy and falls for another woman while on a trip to Palawan.

Jenny (KC Concepcion) - a mall promodizer whose fascination with romance and true love engulfs her in a quandary when she falls in love with Benjie.

Tracy (Iya Villania) - a rich and beautiful pastry chef who uses her beauty and her wealth to manipulate her boyfriend Benjie.

Albert (Alfred Vargas) - a stoic veterinarian who is a control freak; loves Jenny but controls everything about her.

Conching (Cherry Pie Picache) - Jenny’s mother, an elementary teacher who has to earn her keep as the husband is handicapped.

Kardo (Tirso Cruz III) - Jenny’s blind father, who stays home because of his handicap but is privy to Jenny’s feelings for Benjie.

Manny (Chinggoy Alonzo) - Benjie’s father, a compulsive gambler who makes his way into heavy debts and asks Tracy’s help.

Sylvia (Chanda Romero) - Jenny’s favorite aunt, a woman who moves from man to man in her relationships.

Kim (Chariz Solomon) - Jenny’s best friend, another promodizer who becomes Jenny’s confidante.

Tato (Bearwin Meily) - Benjie’s friend and colleague in the office whom Benjie hooks up with Kim.

Cynthia - Manny’s young and sexy lover.

Stella - Albert’s grandmother, his only family left.

Marcus (Mavi Lozano) - Jenny’s younger brother who is in college.

Bernice (Bubbles Paraiso) -Tracy and Albert’s friend who weds in Palawan.

Teddy (Paolo Paraiso) - another friend of Tracy and Albert.

Beatrice - Tracy’s mother who lives in Canada.

When I Met You is directed by Joel Lamangan and will open in cinemas nationwide starting February 11, 2009.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/01/29/when-i-met-u-full-trailer-poster/

2008 Philippine Box-Office According to SM, Robinsons and Box-Office Mojo

Here are the box-office hits in Philippine cinemas for the year 2008 according to SM, Robinsons and Box-Office Mojo:

Top Five Films of SM Cinemas

1. A Very Special Love

2. For the First Time

3. Caregiver

4. My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend

5. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat

Top 10 Films of Robinsons Movieworld

1. A Very Special Love

2. For the First Time

3. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat

4. My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend

5. Caregiver

6. My Big Love

7. Desperadas 2

8. When Love Begins

9. My Only U

10. Dobol Trobol

Top Pinoy and Foreign Films According to Box-Office Mojo

TOP 20 PINOY FILMS FOR 2008

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

2. ANG TANGING INA N’YONG LAHAT - P171 million
(Star Cinema)

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

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

5. ISKUL BUKOL…20 YEARS AFTER - P107 million
(MZET/APT)

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

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

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

9. MAG-INGAT KA SA KULAM - P85.46 million
(Regal Films)

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

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

12. SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL X - P68 million
(Regal Films)

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

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

15. DESPERADAS 2 - P 49.3 million
(Regal Films)

16. BALER - P35.8 million
(Viva Films)

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

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

19. SCAREGIVERS - P 26.07 million
(APT Entertainment)

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

21 to 30: I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You), Urduja, Ploning, One Night Only, Dayo, Loving You, Torotot, Magkaibigan, Ate & Ang Lihim ni Antonio.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/01/20/2008-philippine-box-office-according-to-sm-robinsons-and-box-office-mojo/

Richard Gutierrez Reunites with KC Concepcion in ‘When I Met U’

After the success of their first movie “For the First Time”, Richard Gutierrez will be reunited with mega-daughter KC Concepcion for the Valentines movie “When I Met U.”

When I Met U is co-produced by GMA Films and Regal Films as part of their exchange deal with Star Cinema in order to make the team-up of Richard and KC possible.

The first team-up of Richard and KC was with Star Cinema’s “For the First Time.” It was helmed by Dyesebel director Joyce Bernal. It became a monster hit to be the 3rd biggest pinoy movie of 2008 with a box-office gross of P134.7 million.

Can GMA/Regal surpass the amount hauled by the Star Cinema produced Richard-KC movie? Another obstacle that the film outfit recently faced was when the original director of When I Met U, Jose Javier Reyes, resigned due to tight schedule and creative differences. He was later replaced by Joel Lamangan.

The theme song of When I Met U was based on a classic Apo Hiking Society love song of the same title. It was revived by Sarah Geronimo in 2003 and now it was recorded by KC Concepcion for the music video of their movie.

When I Met U will hit theaters nationwide on February 11, 2009.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2009/01/04/richard-gutierrez-reunites-with-kc-concepcion-in-when-i-met-u/

‘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)