MMFF 2011 Movie Entries
Latest 2011 Tagalog Movie Reviews
Showing posts with label Rufa Mae Quinto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rufa Mae Quinto. Show all posts
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Rufa Mae Quinto stars in Status: Single
Sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quino stars in Viva Film’s pre-Valentine comedy movie, “Status: Single.”
In this upcoming comedy flick, Rufa Mae plays a conservative woman who dresses provocatively and is actively looking for her lifelong partner. “Status: Single is about a woman with a never-ending quest to find true love. Virgin ang role ko dun at naka-date ako ng iba’t ibang klase ng lalaki.” said Rufa Mae.
Its cast includes Mylene Dizon, Desiree del Valle, Angelu de Leon, Paolo Contis, Alfred Vargas, Rafael Rosell, Mark Bautista, and Jon Avila. Opens in theaters on January 28 and is directed by Jose Javier Reyes.
Source: http://www.mukamo.com/rufa-mae-quinto-status-single/
Monday, December 29, 2008
2008 MMFF 2nd Day Box Office Gross
Here are the current rankings of the 8 MMFF movies at the box office according to the festival committee:
1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat - 41 million pesos
2. Iskul Bukol… 20 Years After - 35.6 million pesos
3. Shake Rattle and Roll X - 22.9 million pesos
4. Baler - 15.2 million pesos
5. Desperadas 2 - 12.5 million pesos
6. One Night Only - 2.7 million pesos
7. Dayo - 2.2 million pesos
8. Magkaibigan - 1 million pesos
The total earnings of the festival for the first 2 days reached P133.7 million, 37% higher than last year.
Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/28/2008-mmff-2nd-day-box-office-gross/
1. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat - 41 million pesos
2. Iskul Bukol… 20 Years After - 35.6 million pesos
3. Shake Rattle and Roll X - 22.9 million pesos
4. Baler - 15.2 million pesos
5. Desperadas 2 - 12.5 million pesos
6. One Night Only - 2.7 million pesos
7. Dayo - 2.2 million pesos
8. Magkaibigan - 1 million pesos
The total earnings of the festival for the first 2 days reached P133.7 million, 37% higher than last year.
Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/28/2008-mmff-2nd-day-box-office-gross/
Monday, December 15, 2008
Desperadas 2 Full Trailer
They are back! The hip, fearless half-sisters of Regal Entertainment’s Desperadas reunite in the highly-anticipated and much awaited sequel – Desperadas 2 - bigger and funnier than what the movie audience fell in love with one year ago.
Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera along with their fifth long-lost sister, Ogie Alcasid bring another hilarious and bigger treat to everyone who has followed and still yet to find out the life story of the Desperadas sisters.
The new film catches up with the eventful lives of Ruffa (Isabella), Rufa Mae (Patricia), Iza (Stephanie), Marian (Courtney) and Ogie (Luga Luda) who share an unbreakable bond as half-sisters. The five are brought together by the love and affection they hold for each other.
Desperadas 2 is one of Regal Entertainment’s official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival under the helm of award-winning director Joel Lamangan and penned by scriptwriter Roy Iglesias. The film brings a deeper and closer peek into the different issues and personal struggles of the five sisters as they cope with life’s endless ups and downs.
Ruffa Gutierrez gives life to Isabella, who, at present is a successful entrepreneur of beauty products. Despite her thriving business, Isabella gets entangled in a big scandal that will change her life instantly.
Rufa Mae Quinto is Patricia, an easy-going woman who has a politician-boyfriend played by the handsome actor, Christian Vasquez. Patricia feels she has no problems at all until a revelation of having a corrupt partner surprises her.
Iza Calzado portrays the role of Stephanie, who now has a kid and experiences post-partum blues. In the midst of her marital woes, Stephanie turns to her sisters and seeks their help and advice.
Marian Rivera is Courtney, an accomplished and chic fashion designer who is married to basketball star Patrick (Will Devaughn). Unknown to Courtney, she has a stalker played by Alex Castro.
Lastly, Ogie Alcasid plays the role of Luga Luda, the Kwelali Princess who happens to be the long-lost half-sister of the Isabella, Patricia, Stephanie and Courtney. Despite being physically-absent in the lives of her half-sisters, Luga Luda manages to develop a special bond and friendship with the four Desperadas.
Desperadas 2 brings together some of the country’s most talented and stylish showbiz personalities today with Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera and Ogie Alcasid – in exceptional roles that will definitely make the audience laugh, cry and get a huge dose of pure entertainment this holiday season.
A bigger, better and funnier Desperadas awaits everyone this December. Make way for the funkier ladies in Desperadas 2 and share in the belief that in this world, all we need is LOVE!
Desperadas 2 for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2008 awards. Desperadas 2 is actually a sequel to the first movie, Desperadas and stars the same set of character from Ruffa Mae Quinto, Ruffa Gutierrez, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado. This is a Regal Entertainment feature and directed by the critically acclaimed Joel Lamangan.
Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/12/07/desperadas-2-full-trailer/
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wenn Deramas: Busiest director in town
Mataas ang energy level ng direktor na si Wenn Deramas nang bisitahin siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa first shooting day ng bago niyang pelikula na Pasukob under OctoArts Films. This is the frist time na gumawa siya ng project sa produksiyon na pag-aari ni Orly Ilacad. Reunion movie rin ito nina Ai-Ai delas Alas at Rufa Mae Quinto pagkatapos ng Booba (2001).
"Okay na okay ang first shooting day namin. Magaan ang shooting namin at walang hassle. Higit sa lahat, all-out ang support ni Boss Orly sa project," masayang pahayag ni Direk Wenn.
Simula pa lang daw ito ng maraming pelikula na pagsasamahan nila sa OctoArts, ayon na rin kay Boss Orly. May playdate na ang Pasukob on November 28. Pagkatapos nito, may isa pang nakapila agad na project si Direk Wenn sa OctoArts Films.
"Eto ‘yung movie nina Juday [Judy Ann Santos] at Ryan [Agoncillo] na pang-filmfest sana ng Octo. Actually, na-approve ang script namin sa [MMFF] committee, kaya lang may ruling sila na isang movie lang dapat bawat bidang artista. E, may Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo na sila sa Star Cinema, so, ‘yung sa amin baka next year na," kuwento ni Direk Wenn, na ang tinutukoy ay ang project na Mister Housewife.
Tinatapos na rin ni Direk Wenn ang isa pa niyang pelikula under Viva Films, ang Four In One starring Rufa Mae, Pokwang, Candy Pangilinan, at Eugene Domingo. Natapos na niyang i-shoot ang mga eksena sa Hong Kong ng apat na artista niiya bilang mga domestic helpers.
After this movie, hinahanda na ni Direk Wenn ang launching movie ng "lucky charm" niya na si Eugene bilang matandang dalaga na may titulong Demetria.
By November, balik Star Cinema si Direk Wenn. Masaya niyang ibinalita na okay na ulit sila ng Star Cinema. Ipinatawag siya ng managing director ng film arm ng ABS-CBN na si Ms. Malou Santos. Hindi itinanggi ni Direk Wenn na nagtampo siya sa Star Cinema pagkatapos ng Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo.
"Nagtampo talaga ako noon," pag-amin niya. "Pero ngayon naayos na. Hindi man nadagdagan ‘yung bonus ko, idinagdag naman nila sa talent fee ko. Kung magkano ‘yung talent fee ko outside Star Cinema, ganun na rin ang rate ko sa kanila."
Gagawin na ni Direk Wenn ang long-overdue na sequel sa monster hit na Ang Tanging Ina nila ni Ai-Ai na pinamagatang Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat. Ayaw munang i-reveal ni Direk Wenn kung bakit ganito ang titulo ng sequel nila. Magsisimula raw sila ng shooting ni Ai-Ai sa Star Cinema right after ng Pasukob.
Mamayang gabi ay matatapos ang isa sa dalawang teleserye ni Direk Wenn sa ABS-CBN, ang Walang Kapalit nina Piolo Pascual at Claudine Barretto. Pero hindi pa man nagtatapos ang Walang Kapalit ay naplantsa na ang usapan sa panibagong programa na gagawin niya for ABS-CBN.
"It's another fantaserye at isang remake ulit. Mas bongga sa Kokey. Gagawin namin ni Ai-Ai ang Volta: The Series sa ABS-CBN," kuwento ni Direk Wenn.
On September 15 ay magse-celebrate ng kanyang birthday si Direk Wenn. Wish niya ay kumita ang lahat pelikula niya sa mga sinehan.
Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313959
"Okay na okay ang first shooting day namin. Magaan ang shooting namin at walang hassle. Higit sa lahat, all-out ang support ni Boss Orly sa project," masayang pahayag ni Direk Wenn.
Simula pa lang daw ito ng maraming pelikula na pagsasamahan nila sa OctoArts, ayon na rin kay Boss Orly. May playdate na ang Pasukob on November 28. Pagkatapos nito, may isa pang nakapila agad na project si Direk Wenn sa OctoArts Films.
"Eto ‘yung movie nina Juday [Judy Ann Santos] at Ryan [Agoncillo] na pang-filmfest sana ng Octo. Actually, na-approve ang script namin sa [MMFF] committee, kaya lang may ruling sila na isang movie lang dapat bawat bidang artista. E, may Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo na sila sa Star Cinema, so, ‘yung sa amin baka next year na," kuwento ni Direk Wenn, na ang tinutukoy ay ang project na Mister Housewife.
Tinatapos na rin ni Direk Wenn ang isa pa niyang pelikula under Viva Films, ang Four In One starring Rufa Mae, Pokwang, Candy Pangilinan, at Eugene Domingo. Natapos na niyang i-shoot ang mga eksena sa Hong Kong ng apat na artista niiya bilang mga domestic helpers.
After this movie, hinahanda na ni Direk Wenn ang launching movie ng "lucky charm" niya na si Eugene bilang matandang dalaga na may titulong Demetria.
By November, balik Star Cinema si Direk Wenn. Masaya niyang ibinalita na okay na ulit sila ng Star Cinema. Ipinatawag siya ng managing director ng film arm ng ABS-CBN na si Ms. Malou Santos. Hindi itinanggi ni Direk Wenn na nagtampo siya sa Star Cinema pagkatapos ng Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo.
"Nagtampo talaga ako noon," pag-amin niya. "Pero ngayon naayos na. Hindi man nadagdagan ‘yung bonus ko, idinagdag naman nila sa talent fee ko. Kung magkano ‘yung talent fee ko outside Star Cinema, ganun na rin ang rate ko sa kanila."
Gagawin na ni Direk Wenn ang long-overdue na sequel sa monster hit na Ang Tanging Ina nila ni Ai-Ai na pinamagatang Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat. Ayaw munang i-reveal ni Direk Wenn kung bakit ganito ang titulo ng sequel nila. Magsisimula raw sila ng shooting ni Ai-Ai sa Star Cinema right after ng Pasukob.
Mamayang gabi ay matatapos ang isa sa dalawang teleserye ni Direk Wenn sa ABS-CBN, ang Walang Kapalit nina Piolo Pascual at Claudine Barretto. Pero hindi pa man nagtatapos ang Walang Kapalit ay naplantsa na ang usapan sa panibagong programa na gagawin niya for ABS-CBN.
"It's another fantaserye at isang remake ulit. Mas bongga sa Kokey. Gagawin namin ni Ai-Ai ang Volta: The Series sa ABS-CBN," kuwento ni Direk Wenn.
On September 15 ay magse-celebrate ng kanyang birthday si Direk Wenn. Wish niya ay kumita ang lahat pelikula niya sa mga sinehan.
Source: http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=313959
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I.T.A.L.Y. | I Trust And Love You
I.T.A.L.Y. Teaser Trailer
I.T.A.L.Y. Official Movie Soundtrack Feat. Jolina Magdangal's "The Will of the Wind"
Synopsis
GMA Films' I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And Love You) Teaser Trailer, Promo Pictures, and OST
GMA Films will treat its viewers to a sidesplitting comedy that tackles the lives of Filipinos working onboard cruise ships via their third quarter movie offering I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You).
The movie stars Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Eugene Domingo, Mark Herras and Rufa Mae Quinto.
Jolina Magdangal plays the role of Des Pinlac, a hopeless romantic who works as a chambermaid at the ship. The wannabe bride is looking for her perfect groom and all the signs indicate that Paolo Guzman (played by Dennis Trillo) is The One.
Dennis Trillo is paired with an Italian actress named Andrea de Lugo (back to camera). She is signed up with Viva Records and is scheduled to come to the Philippines to promote her album here.
The lounge singer of the Costa Magica named Stella Sembrano is portrayed by Rufa Mae Quinto. She is also looking for love but it has contantly eluded her.
Rhian Ramos portrays Phoebe Villaroso, a rebellious brat who does what she wants. She falls in love with the plain-looking cabin crew member Nathan Reyes played byMark Herras.
Eugene Domingo portrays the role of Lovely Mercado, a senior housekeeper.
The cast visited 3 continents (Asia, Europe, and Africa), 5 countries, and 13 cities to shoot I.T.A.L.Y.
Movie Reviews
It is supposed to herald the return of ’80s matinee idol Gabby Concepcion to the acting scene, after 13 years of brokering properties in the West Coast in continental US of A.
But, something happened while the cast of I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) was preparing for their travel to Rome, the first stop in a multi-city location. Concepcion backed out of his commitment to play lead opposite Jolina Magdangal who was devastated when she learned of the actor’s decision.
The movie even if Gabby spurned his role is now ready for its theatrical run. And guess what, Jolina even got luckier to have a much younger actor for a leading man.
Dennis Trillo easily slithered into the role abandoned by Concepcion.
Showing on Aug. 6, I.T.A.L.Y. is the first-ever movie shot on board a cruise ship, a cutting-edge record on Philippine filmmaking industry. It takes pride for having a heart-rending storyline, seductively enchanting locations, colossal production and disarmingly talented cast members. This motion picture painstakingly crossed three different continents—Asia, Europe, and Africa—a delight and refreshing treat to Filipino moviegoers.
Filmed on board Costa Magica, a luxury cruise that travels to the world’s most enthralling destinations, I.T.A.L.Y. exposes the adversities and personal sacrifice and the lighter side of the lives of OFWs. It revolves on six people with six different personalities, stories, ambitions and struggles. In a span of their magical voyage for seven days, their lives will crisscross amid unexpected possibilities.
Having a powerhouse cast that battled seasickness in the course of their cruise on the high seas of the Mediterranean makes it truly a film worth watching.
Jolina Magdangal plays Des Pinlac, a hopeless romantic working as a chambermaid on the ship. Finding the right man is her fervent wish but things haven’t been good so far. Rufa Mae Quinto is Stella Sembrano who practically surrendered her fate to the seas. She is the cruise’s lounge singer who patiently waits for the perfect man, not like her father and past boyfriends who abandoned her.
Dennis Trillo is Paolo Guzman. He joined the cruise to find the missing pieces of a woman in his past that keeps haunting him.
Eugene Domingo is Lovely Mercado, a senior housekeeper who believes it is never too late to find true and everlasting love. With two failed attempts to tie the knot, Lovely holds the key in connecting Paolo with the woman in his past.
Rhian Ramos is Phoebe Villaroso, a brat who lavishly does whatever she wants. Contrary to her rebellious character, she falls for the plain-looking cabin crewmember while on board the cruise ship.
And lastly, Mark Herras is Nathan Reyes. Orphaned at a young age, he has to work for his family and ends up a member of the cruise’s cabin crew. Coincidentally, he stumbles upon Phoebe and unexpectedly falls in love with her. The bitter pill of their love affair is that they are separated by two different worlds.
I.T.A.L.Y. is another venture of GMA Films, the same movie outfit responsible for Ouija and My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend.
Philippines to be hot filming location
Senate President Manny Villar said with the numerous attractions it offers, the Philippines continues to earn the distinction as a prime filming destination among foreign film industries, including Hollywood.
Villar, who is also president of the Nacionalista Party, noted that the natural beauty of the Philippines is one of the reasons why more and more international movie stars have expressed desire to work in the country.
“Of late, no other than Oscar award winner Reese Witherspoon has indicated that she wants to film a movie here,” Villar said.
Villar filed Senate Bill 2404, which seeks to promote the country’s potential as a prime film tourist destination showcasing the various islands of the country as the perfect setting for movies, TV shows, music videos and other media projects.
He added that the Philippines is now in the spotlight with the inclusion of four attractions in the Top Ten of the Seven New Wonders of Nature nominees namely, the Tubbataha Reef, Chocolate Hills, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and Mayon Volcano.
“The Film Tourism Act will highlight the country’s globally competent filmmakers, state-of-the-art production facilities and capable technical crew who are willing and ready to assist foreign production and media outfits,” he said.
The bill also seeks to exempt the film productions and institutions and other service providers involved in the film tourism industry from payment of EVAT and customs duties for the importation of cinema equipment and facilities necessary for their operation.
“Also, with the help of overseas Filipino workers associations around the world, we are confident that information regarding film tourism in the country will be widely disseminated,” Villar said.
Manio Events to produce Luna Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines has formally appointed Manio Events Management to produce the upcoming 26th Annual Luna Awards show and festivities.
The appointment was finalized during a recent contract-signing between FAP director general Leo Martinez and Moises Manio, president of Manio Events Management, which has a track record of producing successful concerts and shows.
Among the concerts Manio Events has mounted are Heartthrobs (Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby), Sharon Live at Island Cove (Sharon Cuneta) and the recent Catch Me (Toni Gonzaga).
The FAP will soon announce the nominations in all categories, to be followed by the traditional Nominees’ Lunch (where certificates and mini-Luna trophies will be given to nominees). The activities will culminate with a formal awards show to be held at the SMX Convention Center on Aug. 30 to be telecast by Studio 23 on the same night.
Flicker piracy tackled in seminar
The Motion Picture Anti-Film Piracy Council conducted a one-day seminar on flicker piracy as part of its intensified anti-piracy activities with 100 participants including producers, theater operators and personnel and other stake holders in the film industry.
The seminar-workshop, part of the council’s activities under its “Suportahan ang industriya ng Pelikula… Sugpuin ang mga Pirata” program, was held at the Kalayaan Hall 3 of Club Filipino in Greenhills Commercial Center, San Juan City, last June 17.
Flicker piracy is the system of shooting or copying films being shown in our cinemahouses through camera recording using gadgets from the simple cell phone to more sophisticated recording equipment.
Ric Camaligan, Anti-Film Piracy Council president, welcomed officials of the Metro Manila Development Authority and the Presidential Management Staff, as well as representatives of mayors and vice mayors in Metropolitan Manila.
The MMDA and the PMS have been subsidizing the activities of the Anti-Film Piracy Council for the past several years, including this intensified flicker piracy campaign.
Lawyer Joji Alonso, also a film producer and counsel to the Anti-Piracy Council, presented a power point discussion and lecture on flicker piracy and later joined a panel during an open forum.
The panel included State Prosecutor Geromino Sy of the Department of Justice; lawyer Elfren Meneses, director of the Intellectual Property Rights Division of the National Bureau of Investigation; director Ruel Lasala of the NCR Intelligence Division of the NBI; and officers of the Anti-Film Piracy Council.
Manny Nuqui, council vice chairman, said that the seminar basically was held in order for everyone to reach a consensus to put more teeth into the government’s anti-piracy campaign, especially on flicker piracy.
“The council officers and Alonso agreed that the main objective of the seminar is to solicit the firm commitment from the Justice Department and the NBI in the arrest and prosecution of flicker pirates,” Nuqui stressed.
City and town mayors and their councils were asked and encouraged to come up with appropriate ordinances to enable law enforces in dealing with these violators, he added.
Nuqui said that they will still need the government’s active support in this particular campaign.
Council president Camaligan, who is also the senior vice president for entertainment of SM Philippines, said that the seminar focused on “camcording” or flicker piracy which is described as the illegal shooting or copying of full-length films directly from cinema screens during and after exhibition with the use of camera recording equipment or even camera phones.
Camaligan added that filmnapping is the other illegal method of film piracy which involves stealing a whole film print during shipment to and from provincial theatrical exhibitions.
Source:
http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2008/08/gma-films-italy-teaser-trailer-promo.html
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_june27_2008
I.T.A.L.Y. Official Movie Soundtrack Feat. Jolina Magdangal's "The Will of the Wind"
SynopsisGMA Films' I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And Love You) Teaser Trailer, Promo Pictures, and OST
GMA Films will treat its viewers to a sidesplitting comedy that tackles the lives of Filipinos working onboard cruise ships via their third quarter movie offering I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You).
The movie stars Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Eugene Domingo, Mark Herras and Rufa Mae Quinto.
Jolina Magdangal plays the role of Des Pinlac, a hopeless romantic who works as a chambermaid at the ship. The wannabe bride is looking for her perfect groom and all the signs indicate that Paolo Guzman (played by Dennis Trillo) is The One.
Dennis Trillo is paired with an Italian actress named Andrea de Lugo (back to camera). She is signed up with Viva Records and is scheduled to come to the Philippines to promote her album here.
The lounge singer of the Costa Magica named Stella Sembrano is portrayed by Rufa Mae Quinto. She is also looking for love but it has contantly eluded her.
Rhian Ramos portrays Phoebe Villaroso, a rebellious brat who does what she wants. She falls in love with the plain-looking cabin crew member Nathan Reyes played byMark Herras.
Eugene Domingo portrays the role of Lovely Mercado, a senior housekeeper.
The cast visited 3 continents (Asia, Europe, and Africa), 5 countries, and 13 cities to shoot I.T.A.L.Y.
Movie Reviews
It is supposed to herald the return of ’80s matinee idol Gabby Concepcion to the acting scene, after 13 years of brokering properties in the West Coast in continental US of A.
But, something happened while the cast of I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) was preparing for their travel to Rome, the first stop in a multi-city location. Concepcion backed out of his commitment to play lead opposite Jolina Magdangal who was devastated when she learned of the actor’s decision.
The movie even if Gabby spurned his role is now ready for its theatrical run. And guess what, Jolina even got luckier to have a much younger actor for a leading man.
Dennis Trillo easily slithered into the role abandoned by Concepcion.
Showing on Aug. 6, I.T.A.L.Y. is the first-ever movie shot on board a cruise ship, a cutting-edge record on Philippine filmmaking industry. It takes pride for having a heart-rending storyline, seductively enchanting locations, colossal production and disarmingly talented cast members. This motion picture painstakingly crossed three different continents—Asia, Europe, and Africa—a delight and refreshing treat to Filipino moviegoers.
Filmed on board Costa Magica, a luxury cruise that travels to the world’s most enthralling destinations, I.T.A.L.Y. exposes the adversities and personal sacrifice and the lighter side of the lives of OFWs. It revolves on six people with six different personalities, stories, ambitions and struggles. In a span of their magical voyage for seven days, their lives will crisscross amid unexpected possibilities.
Having a powerhouse cast that battled seasickness in the course of their cruise on the high seas of the Mediterranean makes it truly a film worth watching.
Jolina Magdangal plays Des Pinlac, a hopeless romantic working as a chambermaid on the ship. Finding the right man is her fervent wish but things haven’t been good so far. Rufa Mae Quinto is Stella Sembrano who practically surrendered her fate to the seas. She is the cruise’s lounge singer who patiently waits for the perfect man, not like her father and past boyfriends who abandoned her.
Dennis Trillo is Paolo Guzman. He joined the cruise to find the missing pieces of a woman in his past that keeps haunting him.
Eugene Domingo is Lovely Mercado, a senior housekeeper who believes it is never too late to find true and everlasting love. With two failed attempts to tie the knot, Lovely holds the key in connecting Paolo with the woman in his past.
Rhian Ramos is Phoebe Villaroso, a brat who lavishly does whatever she wants. Contrary to her rebellious character, she falls for the plain-looking cabin crewmember while on board the cruise ship.
And lastly, Mark Herras is Nathan Reyes. Orphaned at a young age, he has to work for his family and ends up a member of the cruise’s cabin crew. Coincidentally, he stumbles upon Phoebe and unexpectedly falls in love with her. The bitter pill of their love affair is that they are separated by two different worlds.
I.T.A.L.Y. is another venture of GMA Films, the same movie outfit responsible for Ouija and My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend.
Philippines to be hot filming location
Senate President Manny Villar said with the numerous attractions it offers, the Philippines continues to earn the distinction as a prime filming destination among foreign film industries, including Hollywood.
Villar, who is also president of the Nacionalista Party, noted that the natural beauty of the Philippines is one of the reasons why more and more international movie stars have expressed desire to work in the country.
“Of late, no other than Oscar award winner Reese Witherspoon has indicated that she wants to film a movie here,” Villar said.
Villar filed Senate Bill 2404, which seeks to promote the country’s potential as a prime film tourist destination showcasing the various islands of the country as the perfect setting for movies, TV shows, music videos and other media projects.
He added that the Philippines is now in the spotlight with the inclusion of four attractions in the Top Ten of the Seven New Wonders of Nature nominees namely, the Tubbataha Reef, Chocolate Hills, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and Mayon Volcano.
“The Film Tourism Act will highlight the country’s globally competent filmmakers, state-of-the-art production facilities and capable technical crew who are willing and ready to assist foreign production and media outfits,” he said.
The bill also seeks to exempt the film productions and institutions and other service providers involved in the film tourism industry from payment of EVAT and customs duties for the importation of cinema equipment and facilities necessary for their operation.
“Also, with the help of overseas Filipino workers associations around the world, we are confident that information regarding film tourism in the country will be widely disseminated,” Villar said.
Manio Events to produce Luna Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines has formally appointed Manio Events Management to produce the upcoming 26th Annual Luna Awards show and festivities.
The appointment was finalized during a recent contract-signing between FAP director general Leo Martinez and Moises Manio, president of Manio Events Management, which has a track record of producing successful concerts and shows.
Among the concerts Manio Events has mounted are Heartthrobs (Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby), Sharon Live at Island Cove (Sharon Cuneta) and the recent Catch Me (Toni Gonzaga).
The FAP will soon announce the nominations in all categories, to be followed by the traditional Nominees’ Lunch (where certificates and mini-Luna trophies will be given to nominees). The activities will culminate with a formal awards show to be held at the SMX Convention Center on Aug. 30 to be telecast by Studio 23 on the same night.
Flicker piracy tackled in seminar
The Motion Picture Anti-Film Piracy Council conducted a one-day seminar on flicker piracy as part of its intensified anti-piracy activities with 100 participants including producers, theater operators and personnel and other stake holders in the film industry.
The seminar-workshop, part of the council’s activities under its “Suportahan ang industriya ng Pelikula… Sugpuin ang mga Pirata” program, was held at the Kalayaan Hall 3 of Club Filipino in Greenhills Commercial Center, San Juan City, last June 17.
Flicker piracy is the system of shooting or copying films being shown in our cinemahouses through camera recording using gadgets from the simple cell phone to more sophisticated recording equipment.
Ric Camaligan, Anti-Film Piracy Council president, welcomed officials of the Metro Manila Development Authority and the Presidential Management Staff, as well as representatives of mayors and vice mayors in Metropolitan Manila.
The MMDA and the PMS have been subsidizing the activities of the Anti-Film Piracy Council for the past several years, including this intensified flicker piracy campaign.
Lawyer Joji Alonso, also a film producer and counsel to the Anti-Piracy Council, presented a power point discussion and lecture on flicker piracy and later joined a panel during an open forum.
The panel included State Prosecutor Geromino Sy of the Department of Justice; lawyer Elfren Meneses, director of the Intellectual Property Rights Division of the National Bureau of Investigation; director Ruel Lasala of the NCR Intelligence Division of the NBI; and officers of the Anti-Film Piracy Council.
Manny Nuqui, council vice chairman, said that the seminar basically was held in order for everyone to reach a consensus to put more teeth into the government’s anti-piracy campaign, especially on flicker piracy.
“The council officers and Alonso agreed that the main objective of the seminar is to solicit the firm commitment from the Justice Department and the NBI in the arrest and prosecution of flicker pirates,” Nuqui stressed.
City and town mayors and their councils were asked and encouraged to come up with appropriate ordinances to enable law enforces in dealing with these violators, he added.
Nuqui said that they will still need the government’s active support in this particular campaign.
Council president Camaligan, who is also the senior vice president for entertainment of SM Philippines, said that the seminar focused on “camcording” or flicker piracy which is described as the illegal shooting or copying of full-length films directly from cinema screens during and after exhibition with the use of camera recording equipment or even camera phones.
Camaligan added that filmnapping is the other illegal method of film piracy which involves stealing a whole film print during shipment to and from provincial theatrical exhibitions.
Source:
http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2008/08/gma-films-italy-teaser-trailer-promo.html
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_june27_2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Subscribe To Us Now
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
