Jean Garcia's verstility showcases in Watch Me Kill
Surely not your typical Filipino movie! The videography fits perfectly on the storyline of the movie which was shot on a rural area.
Watch Me Kill follows the story of a cold blodded killer for hire played by Ms. Jean Garcia (as Luciana) met a teenage girl named Aurora played by Junyka Santarin who was held captive by one of her victims and instead of killing Aurora, she shot her on the leg takes her as her prisoner but along the movie the girl changed her narrative causing her to question her purpose.
I loved how the characters portrayed their roles especially Jean who indeed shows her versatility as an actress in this movie while Junyka's acting is still pure and so inncocent; surely perfect for her role.
The ending of the movie is mind twisting and will leave you shocking for a moment. Definitely worth watching once it premieres in cinemas on September 13 as one of the official entries to Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019.
It's a G! for McCoy de Leon
Last September 10, 2019, I got the chance to watch the tropa movie G! starring McCoy De Leon, Jameson Blake, Paulo Angeles, Kira Balinger and Nick Parker with Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz, Roxanne Barcelo, Dominic Roque, Patrick Sugui, Moi Bien, Alora Sasam, Jao Mapa & Gia Alvarez with the special participations of Ms. Rosanna Roces & Mr. Joey Marquez.
The movie follows the story of Sam Corteza (McCoy), the handsome and popular MVP & Team Captain of their football team. Dom (Jameson), Bry (Paulo) & Wacks (Mark) are loyal friends. He has a girlfriend who is beautiful and alo popular like him, Menchie (Kira).
He has a good life til he was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. When he found out that his days might be already numbered, he listed the 7 things he wanted to do before he dies – his bucketlist.
He went on a roadtrip (1st on his bucketlist) with his friends to do his bucketlist.
His 6th list is to have his first sex. While going to Baguio, they met Sandy (Roxanne) who has a special feeling for Sam.
Sandy found that Sam's days are already numbered and she agreed to have sex with him but unfortunately Sam was too drunk, and his first sex didn't happen.
Will Sam able to tickoff all the things on his bucketlist?
I was expecting a usual barkada movie but the film has exceeded my expectations. You might think that the film is for those young ones only but even if I'm not teen anymore, the film will make you feel that you're part of their clique, you're one of them. This is now my favourite movie of director Dondon Santos.
McCoy really shines in the movie. He made sure that you will be part of Sam's journey of fulfilling his bucketlist. He is brave enough to accept the role. He made happy with his G! as in great performance.
G! is not just a story of friendship, it will teach you lessons about life especially on giving importance to your family and loved ones while you still have time.
'Heneral Luna' Producers Bring Hollywood Sci-Fi Thriller 'Freaks' in the Philippines
Filipino moviegoers are in for a treat as they will be the first in Asia to experience the new Hollywood sci-fi thriller Freaks. This exciting and critically acclaimed film will be released in the Philippines on August 23 ahead of its premiere date in the United States (September 13).
In this award-winning thriller, a disturbed father played by Emile Hirsch locks his bold 7-year-old daughter (Lexy Kolker) in a house, warning her of grave dangers outside. But the mysterious Mr. Snowcone (Bruce Dern) convinces the girl to escape and join him on a quest for family, freedom, and revenge.
Freaks is a highly acclaimed film that is described by critics and viewers alike as a “genre-bending” feature that will appeal to fans of thrillers looking to be shocked and surprised in the theaters. It is also a treat for viewers who want to dissect their movies and TV shows like puzzles so they can solve the mystery before the film reveals its mind-boggling twist.
Freaks received a standing ovation during its premiere in the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018 and has garnered positive attention for its writer-director duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein. Inspired by Stein’s own experience as a new father, the filmmakers “wanted to explore a father’s unbounded love and desire to protect his child, coupled with a parent’s exhaustion, inadequacy, temper and guilt.”
“Parents sometimes shield children from the whole truth about the world. For a child who is different, the world can be a cruel place. In addition to a grounded father-daughter story, we aimed to make a film that reflected current stories of parents and children in a time of xenophobia and prejudice,” Lipovsky and Stein added.
Like its directors, critically acclaimed actor Emile Hirsch (who also stars in the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) immediately connected with the film’s theme. “Freaks was a script that spoke to me as I read it, in a most intimate and personal way. Like my character, I’m also a father, and the dynamic between the father and daughter, and the deep bond and stresses that the script explored -- almost felt like it had been written for me, personally,” Hirsch shared.
Besides Hirsch and Dern, Freaks boasts of an impressive cast, which also includes Grace Park (TV’s Battlestar Galactica and Hawaii Five-0) and Amanda Crew (HBO’s Silicon Valley). The Hollywood Reporter praises the movie’s “tight-knit ensemble” and singles out young Kolker’s performance as the “feisty little girl determined to protect her family.” The film’s directors are all praises for Kolker, calling her “a true discovery, a charming girl who could stand her ground with veteran actors. When unleashed, Lexy was truly fierce, a powerful force that had no limits, just like her character Chloe.”
Kolker was chosen by Lipovsky and Stein after combing through 1,200 audition submissions. The young actress is best known for her work on the USA network action thriller, Shooter, playing the daughter of Ryan Phillippe for its 3 seasons and running. Most recently, Kolker filmed a multi-episode arc in the popular series Marvel’s “Agents of Shield”.
Freaks is Lipovsky and Stein’s debut feature length film, but already critics are praising the movie and hailing it as a “must-watch.” io9 declares that Freaks is a “wonderful, exciting film. Stein and Lipovsky stuff Freaks with limitless imagination, finding ways to execute their loftier ambitions. It’s a film filled with complex, robust ideas that not only have a unique twist to them but a realistic grounding that makes them more relatable and impactful.”
The movie will be released in the United States by WellGo USA.
“Freaks” is distributed locally by TBA Studios. It opens in Philippine theaters nationwide, starting Friday, August 23, 2019.
Fumiya & Yamyam sasabak sa 1st movie nila
Fresh from being hailed as PBB Otso Ultim8 Big Winner at 5th Big Placer respectively, sabak agad sina Yamyam Gucong at Fumiya Sankai sa kanilang 1st movie na kanilang kabibilangan ang “Mang Kepweng: Lihim ng Bandanang Itim.”
Noong Martes, August 20, 2019, naganap ang storycon at looktest ng nasabing movie kung saan nagkaroon kami ng chance na makausap ang FumiYam laffteam ng PBB Otso.
Di pa rin makapaniwala si Yamyam na siya ang intinanghal na Ultim8 Big Winner ng longest season ng “Pinoy Big Brother” akala niya nanaginip lang daw siya. Ayon pa sa kanya, di niya naimagine before na mararating siya sa pwesto niya ngayon.
Habang si Fumiya naman ay nilinaw niya ang kanyang tweet na medyo disappointed siya na di siya nakapasok sa Big 4. Nadismaya lang daw sya na di buo ang Team LAYF, ang Big 4 ng Batch 2 ng nasabing edisyon. Ayon sa kanya, kung magaling lang siya sa mga challenges ay makakapasok siya sa Ultimate Big 4.
Di naman sinisisi ni Fumiya si Kiara Takahashi ng Batch 4 kaya di siya nakapasok. Iginiit niya na deserving ito na makapasok sa Big 4 na sinang-ayunan naman ni Yamyam.
Sa ngayon masaya ang duo sa kanilang unang pelikula na kung saan ang mga characters nila ay parang sa tunay na buhay lang din. Ang “Mang Kepweng: Lihim ng Bandanang Itim” ay mula sa Cineko Productions at balitang isasali sa Metro Manila Summer Film Festival sa Black Saturday next year.
Andrea Brillantes & Khalil Ramos will meet the scary Little Girl in the horror movie 'The Ghosting'
Afternoon drama princess Andrea Brillantes and singer-actor Khalil Ramos are paired for the 1st time in Reality Entertainment's newest horror movie The Ghosting.
The Solante urban legend will come alive in The Ghosting. If Balete Drive has this infamous White Lady, Solante has this horrific little girl carrying a headless doll who asks passersby to help her get home. Little do they know that home is a mysterious red house visible only to her and her unassuming victims.
In the movie, Grace (Andrea) will become a missing person after meeting this little girl. Ken (Khalil) believes that the little girl has something to do with Grace's disappearance and weird death in his neighborhood but people around him don't believe in him.
How will they uncover the truth is one of the exciting parts of this movie which will be directed by Joey De Guzman, one of the promising directors of Reality Entertainment. Another exciting thing about this film, it's from the makers of critically-acclaimed horror hits such as Seklusyon (2016) and Kuwaresma (2019).
The film is slated to open in cinemas on August 28, 2019.
Marco Gumabao ni-request ang butt scene sa “Just A Stranger”
Sa naganap na Ladies' Night for Marco Gumabao sa Cable Car sa Ortigas noong August 12, 2019, naikwento niya ang kanyang butt exposure sa upcoming movie niya with Anne Curtis ang “Just A Stranger.”
Ang nasabing butt scene ay nag-viral sa Twitter na ikinagulat niya. Di umano'y may nag-leak daw ng scene na iyon kung saan kasama niya sa picture si Anne Curtis.
Mas maganda raw sana kung di na-leak ang scene na ito dahil gusto sana nilang i-surprise ang viewers.
Ayon pa kay Marco, siya mismo ang nag-request sa director ng pelikula na si Jason Paul Laxamana na magpakita siya ng puwet sa pelikula para mas lalo pang mapaganda ang eksena. He made sure na di naging malaswa ang eksena na iyon at sinugurado niyang kailangan sa pelikula.
Nang tanungin kung bakit siya nagdesisyon na magpakita ng puwet, "It's Anne Curtis movie. Kailan ka ulit makakatrabaho sila Anne at Direk Jason Paul," sey niya.
Maliban kay Anne Curtis, gusto niya pang makapareha sa isang proyekto ay walang iba kundi ang Popstar Princess na si Sarah Geronimo.
Ang “Just A Stranger” ay mapapanood sa mga sinehan simula August 21, 2019 mula sa Viva Films
Anne Curtis & Marco Gumabao in a May-December affair movie 'Just A Stranger'
Written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana (The Day After Valentine’s, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella), the story revolves around a married woman who gets into an affair with a man half her age despite her nagging conscience that one day they might pay for it.
Mae Pimentel (Anne Curtis) is in her mid-30s. Though stricken with an illness called Fibromyalgia, Mae is not wanting in material things and can go on a leisure trip anywhere she wants. Her husband Phil (Edu Manzano), a businessman, doesn’t seem to mind as he has very little time for her. It is while vacationing in the flamboyant city of Lisbon, Portugal that this fashionable lady meets Jericho.
Jericho “Jekjek” Esguerra (Gumabao) is a 19-year-old son of a Philippine Ambassador. He is oozing with sex appeal and charming personality, but lacking in maturity. To help him have a sense of responsibility, his father tells him to find a job. Jericho is not excited about working, but out of respect to his parents Rufi and Judy (Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez), he obeys their demands. He has a girlfriend named Febbie (Jas Rodriguez), but meeting Mae makes his life more exciting.
The trailer already gives a hint of the numerous steamy scenes between Anne and Marco, but director Laxamana points out that the film was not created to romanticize illicit affair. This drama will delve deeper into the personal stories of the characters to show their reasons behind their actions. It is interesting to know if despite their liaison, Mae and Jericho can stick to this principle: “Not your friend. Not your lover. Just a stranger.”
It is said that the idea of doing a May-December affair love story has long been considered by Anne, but it is only now that the right material came along. The award-winning actress has shown her versatility by doing action (Buy Bust) and mystery thriller (Aurora), but it can’t be disregarded that her career prospered while doing romantic drama movies (Baler, In Your Eyes, No Other Woman, A Secret Affair). After the box office hit Sid & Aya, it’s great that viewers will get to see Anne going back to her roots – the romance-drama genre.
“Just a Stranger” opens in cinemas nationwide on August 21, 2019. From VIVA Films.
Nadine Lustre & Sam Concepcion groove to the dance movie 'Indak'
Multimedia Princess, Nadine Lustre fresh from her back to back win as best actress in Famas and Gawad Urian, and Total Performer, Sam Concepcion will bring the beat on the big screen in the most epic Dance Movie of the Year, INDAK.
INDAK is about a simple island girl named Jen (Nadine Lustre), who loves dancing, but never showed her true talent to anyone. Not until a video of her dancing went viral online and Vin (Sam Concepcion), leader of Indak Pinas invites her to come to Manila and join them. Not confident with her own talent, Jen hesitated to accept Vin’s invitation at first. But Vin finally convinces Jen when he mentioned that their group is going to compete at the World Dance Championship in South Korea, and that her presence in the group will have a great impact.
In Manila, Vin helps out Jen in improving her dancing, as well as adjusting living in the city. The two not only find their groove, but also slowly fall for each other. With the rest of the crew, they must work together to bring out their best performance. But with struggles, dilemmas and past issues getting in the way, can they bring out a performance that will wow the whole world?
Aside from the amazing choreography, INDAK also features great soundtracks like SUMAYAW SA INDAK by Nadine Lustre featuring Pio Balbuena and Shehyee, Sam Concepcion’s soulful version of IKOT-IKOT and Janine Teñoso’s heart-wrenching version of HINDI TAYO PWEDE. Directed by the number one concert director, Paul Alexei Basinillo, INDAK was shot in the beautiful island of Bantayan in Cebu, and scenic South Korea, making the whole movie a feast for the senses.
Dance to the beat of your dreams as INDAK hits cinemas nationwide on August 7
Jane Oineza & Jerome Ponce on their alleged past relationship | Finding You
Jane Oineza finally breaks her silence regarding the alleged relationship that she and Jerome Ponce had in the past.
The two are now top-billing the Regal Entertainment, Inc., film Finding You.
“Masaya ako kasi nabigyan ulit kami ng opportunity na mag-work together bilang ang last nga namin ay Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (NKNKK),” referring to the 2015 afteroon teleserye in ABS-CBN.
Jane continued, “Hindi ko akalain na mabibigyan kami ng chance kaya masaya ako.”
The young actress then shed light to claims that she and Jerome became an item.
“Hindi naman naging kami to begin with,” she clarified.
However, she revealed that she and Jerome developed a special relationship that is more than friends but less than lovers.
“Parang hindi lang nag-bloom. Parang pwede na makakarating naman sa ganon kasi nag-uusap naman kami...
“May potential pero hindi umabot don.
“I can't say kung nag-work or hindi kasi hindi pa namin na-try. Hindi umabot sa ganon.”
Jane then enumerated the good qualities she liked about her co-star in Finding You.
“Sweet naman siya as a person. Hindi ko lang maalala kung may ginawa siya for me noon. Pero as a person, sweet siya, maaalalahanin naman siya. Mabait.
“Tsaka gusto ko may humor. Kailangan mapapatawa mo 'ko, kailangan di ako ma-bored. Kailangan masaya lang.
“Yun yung mahalaga sa 'kin. Yung comfortable ako at ikaw. Ganon lang, walang pretensions.”
Though their connection did not lead to a relationship, Jane said that she and Jerome would bump into each other every now and then, since they are both artists of Star Magic.
“Hindi naman nawala yung friendship, yung communication. Hindi naman parang after NKNKK hindi na kami nag-usap at all,” she clarified.
Meanwhile, Jane is happy to be given substantial roles in movies.
“I try lagi naman pag binibigyan ako ng kahit ano'ng project, kahit anong role, ibinibigay ko ang everything ko sa role na yon, lahat-lahat pati pagkatao ko.
“So masaya marinig na naa-acknowledge yon o napapansin ng mga nanonood ng mga nagbibigay ng projects sa 'kin, na pinagkakatiwalaan pa rin ako sa next na projects.”
“And mahilig din ako mag-experiment ng iba-ibang roles na hindi ko pa nagagawa or mga challenging, yung mga mahirap,” she explained.
Meantime, Jerome was more elusive when asked about the past that he and Jane had.
When asked about this issue, he reluctantly answered, “Wala naman yata kaming... We're friends, yung lang."
Nevertheless, Jerome confirmed that he and Jane never lost their friendship.
“Nanatili kaming magkaibigan kasi madalas naman kaming nagkikita dahil pag nagkikita kami nagkukwentuhan nang matagal, tapos nagkakayayaan lumabas with other friends.”
What is sure is that the actor got excited upon knowing that he would work again with Jane in an acting project.
“Sobrang nakaka-excite and pressured kasi the last time we worked, siya ang nagdala lahat ng eksena don sa teleserye namin. Parang na-excite na rin as well dahil nakikita ko na as matured [actors] na [kami].”
Meantime, Jerome does not mind being tagged as an underrated actor.
“As of now, kung underrated man ako, I'm really happy what I have now. Masaya na 'ko.
“Siguro kung bibigyan man ako ng ibang projects, siguro mas magiging thankful ako.
“Okay na 'ko. Wala naman ako kailangan i-react. Bakit pa ako magiging masama ang loob? I'm really, really thankful kung anuman meron ako ever since.
FINDING YOU, the big idea
What if someone who can vividly remember everything forgets a specific painful moment that keeps on curiously bothering him?
Rich with poignant hugot lines and a relatable story, Finding You tells of a person's search for “the one” - not knowing it won’t turn out the way he expects it to be.
Social media journalist NEL (Jerome Ponce) has a rare condition called “hyperthymesia”. The opposite of amnesia, he remembers every detail of every moment he has encountered.
As much it’s a blessing, this condition serves as a curse for Nel when it comes to matters of the heart. Coming from series of failed relationships, he never forgets all the painful experience he had.
Good thing, his bride-to-be best friend KIT (Jane Oineza) is always there by his side through thick and thin.
What if someone who can vividly remember everything forgets a specific painful moment that keeps on curiously bothering him?
Rich with poignant hugot lines and a relatable story, Finding You tells of a person's search for “the one” - not knowing it won’t turn out the way he expects it to be.
Social media journalist NEL (Jerome Ponce) has a rare condition called “hyperthymesia”. The opposite of amnesia, he remembers every detail of every moment he has encountered.
As much it’s a blessing, this condition serves as a curse for Nel when it comes to matters of the heart. Coming from series of failed relationships, he never forgets all the painful experience he had.
Good thing, his bride-to-be best friend KIT (Jane Oineza) is always there by his side through thick and thin.
Despite having exceptional memory, Nel is suddenly bombarded by vague memories that seem to curiously bring back an obscure pain - triggered by accidentally activating a mobile application called “Throwback”. His old statuses starting with “Dear You” prompt him to get to the bottom of it and be clarified with that one memory.
Will Nel realize that the one he needs to look for is just right beside him… before it’s too late?
Finding You is a play on memories - or the lack of it - and how they affect the life even of the most stern.
Will Nel realize that the one he needs to look for is just right beside him… before it’s too late?
Finding You is a play on memories - or the lack of it - and how they affect the life even of the most stern.
Finding You is by Regal Entertainment, Inc., which also stars Barbie Imperial with Claire Ruiz, Kate Alejandro, Jon Lucas, Paeng Sudayan.
Directed by Easy Ferrer, Finding You opens in cinemas in May 29.
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Arjo Atayde's first leading man role in a romantic film
Maraming reasons para maging super happy si Arjo Atayde. Maliban sa masayang friendship niya with Maine Mendoza ay sunod-sunod ang kanyang proyekto.
Si Arjo ang tanging artista ngayon na may 2 seryeng magkasabay pinapalabas & may pelikula pa
Sa TV, meron siyang The General's Daughter kung saan minamani niya ang kanyang role bilang autistic na si Elai. Sa online naman, isang kakaibang Arjo ang mapapanood bilang Benjo Malaya sa Bagman na tinuturing his best role yet.
Simula April 10, mapapanood sa mga sinehan si Arjo bilang leading man sa kanyang kauna-unahang romantic film ang Stranded kung saan makakapareha niya si Jessy Mendiola.
Umaasa si Arjo na sana tanggapin ng tao ang kanyang bagong role sa kabila ng mas nakilala siya sa kanyang mga kontrabida roles bilang Joaquin sa FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, Flavio sa Ang Panday, Biggie Chen sa Buy Bust, & Andrew Montenegro sa Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles. "First time for me to play a leading man in a romantic comedy and I’m praying the public will like our movie," sabi ni Arjo
Sa pelikulang Stranded, gagamapanan niya si Spencer, isang binatang happy go lucky na walang plano sa buhay. Dahil sa isang bagyo, magku-krus ang landas nila ni Julia, played by Jessy Mendiola, na isang masipag na empleyado.
Ang dalawa ay ma-iistranded buong magdamag sa building kung saan nag-wowork si Julia. Ang tagpong iyon ay magbabago ng kanilang buhay.
"Walang ilangan," yan ang description ni Arjo sa kanyang working relationshp with Jessy. Ayon sa kanya, matagal na silang magkaibigan ni Jessy kaya naging madali at komportable gawin ang bawat eksena sa pelikula.
The film Stranded is directed by Ice Idanan, ang direktor ng 2017 movie na Sakaling Hindi Makarating. First time nila Jessy and Arjo na makatrabaho si Ice at thankful ang Kapamilya actor sa kanilang director dahil open ito sa mga suggestions.
Sana nga tanggapin ng madlang cinemagoers ang bagong putahe na handog ng Regal Films ngayong Summer.
Movie Review: Sylvia Sanchez shines in 'Jesusa'
Napanood ng beauty ko ang bagong pelikula ng award-winning actress na si Sylvia Sanchez ang Jesusa na kalahok sa ongoing na Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2019 noong nakaraang Sabado, April 6, 2019.
READ: Sylvia Sanchez is Jesusa
Ang pelikula na dinirehe ni Ronald Carballo ay tumatalakay sa buhay ni Jesusa played by Sylvia Sanchez. Si Jesusa ay isang babae na nalulong sa bisyo dahil sa di nasusuklian ang pagmamahal na binibigay niya sa mga taong minamahal niya.
Napaka-cliche ng istorya, it's the usual movie about someone who gets addicted to drugs pero ang special sa pelikula na ito ay ang bida mismo. Nung mapanood ko ang trailer nito a few months ago, kinabahan ako for Ms. Sylvia dahil isang mapagmahal na ina at lola na naman ang role niya pero after watching the film nagawa niyang makawala sa mga previous mother roles niya.
Dito napatunayan niya na kaya niyang kuminang kahit di masyadong kagandahan ang storytelling & cinematography ng pelikula. She gave her own flavour of a drug addict role. Yung mata niya makapangyarihan, her eyes communicate with her audience lalo na sa eksenang tinitikman sya ng mga kapwa niyang addict. Iba! Walang linya, mata lang umaarte, pero you see her pain & life story through her eyes. I won't be surprised if she gets acting awards.
Di rin din naman nagpahuli ang mga supporting cast members ng pelikula gaya nina Allen Dizon & Ynez Veneracion na may kaabang-abang na eksena sa hagdan at sina Empress Shuck & Mara Lopez na nadama ko ang kanilang pressence sa pelikula. Love na love ko ang mga eksena ni Beverly Salviejo sa pelikula kahit maiksi lang mga scenesay tumatak naman ang performance niya.
Wish ko lang sana mas nabigyan ng highlight yung child star na gumanap na apo ni Jesusa. I was expecting more after niyang mahuli ang kanyang Lola Jesusa pero yun nga di nabigyan ng justice ng story yung role ng bata.
Kahit mediocre ang storytelling, matino ang pelikula, di lang ako fan ng ganung storytelling at higit sa lahat di ako nakatulog sa panonood ng pelikulang ito dahil kaabang-abang talaga ang bawat eksena ni Ms. Sylvia!
You can watch Sinag Maynila 2019 movies in select cinemas from April 4 - 17, 2019. For screening schedules of Jesusa, just click here!
Liza Soberano says goodbye to DARNA; Netizens want Nadine Lustre to play the Filipina superheroine
An emotional Liza Soberano made a shocking announcement on TV Patrol tonight. She revealed that she will no longer be playing the most iconic Filipina superheroine - DARNA due to medical reasons.
Just minutes after her announcement, ABS-CBN and Star Cinema released a statement which you can read below:
ABS-CBN and Star Cinema regretfully announce their acceptance of Liza Soberano’s decision to withdraw from the “Darna” movie project due to medical reasons.
Liza suffered a finger bone fracture while doing a fight scene on the set of “Bagani” last year. She is still undergoing treatment and recovering from the trauma. Unfortunately, after consultation with her doctors, it was deemed best for Liza not to pursue the project as the injury shall hamper her from effectively doing the movie stunts required.
ABS-CBN and Star Cinema understand Liza’s condition, respect her decision, and wish her well on her recovery.
Meanwhile, the preparation for the “Darna” movie continues as ABS-CBN and Star Cinema remain fully committed in telling the well-loved story of the Filipina superheroine and have started the selection process for the new actress who will bring the iconic character to life on the big screen.
Now that Liza is out, the big question is: Who is going to play DARNA? Me: Nadine Lustre, who got is the top choice of the netizens to play Darna, or give it back to Angel Locsin or a newbie like Gillian Vicencio who plays Eri in the hit international horro thriller EERIE which is still playing in cinemas across Asia.
DARNA is to be directed by Heneral Luna director Jerrold Tarog & is rumoured to release next year and hopefully as an official entry to MMFF 2020.
Teaser & Poster: Enzo Pineda & Winwyn Marquez team up for the first time in Time & Again
For the first time, Enzo Pineda & Winwyn Marquez in a post-Valentine movie from Regal Films. Time and Again opens FEBRUARY 20 in cinemas nationwide.
It also stars Rolando Inocencio, Madeleine Nicolas, Adrienne Vergara, Jayr Ramos, Nico Antonio, Ana de Leon, Kayla Heredia, Sammie Rimando, John Leo, Joaquin Manansala, Phi Palmos, Niccolo Yu, Lawrence Manalo, Cherry Malvar, & Christian Kit and directed by Joey Reyes.
Watch the full trailer below!
Watch the full trailer below!
Sylvia Sanchez muling ipapakita ang husay sa pag-arte sa Jesusa
Sa naganap na press con ng Jesusa na upcoming movie ng award-winning actress na si Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, naikwento ng direktor nito na si Ronald Carballo kung paano niya pinagtripan ang aktres sa shooting ng pelikula.
Dahil sa husay ng aktres at sa ayaw niya magmukhang teleserye ang pelikula, pinagawa niya kay Ms. Sylvia sa isang eksena na umiyak na kaliwang mata lamang ang lumuluha.
Akala ni Ms. Sylvia noong una ay kahit sa alin sa mga mata, kaya ni-ready na niya ang kanyang kanang mata hanggang magsabi si Direk Ronald na kaliwang mata ang dapat lumuha. Naloka ang aktres at napasabi ng "Gago itong direktor na ito."
Pero sa husay ni Ms. Sylvia nagawa niya ang eksena kung saan ang isang mata lang niya ang lumuha.
Panoorin sa video sa ibaba ang masayang pagkukwento nina Direk Ronald & Ms. Sylvia tungkol sa nasabing eksena. Meanwhile, mapapanood ang Jesusa sa mga sinehan sa panahon ng summer ngayong taon. Ang pelikula ay produced nina Jean & Junelle Rayo.
UPDATE: Isa na sa official entries ng Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2019 ang Jesusa na mapapanood simula April 4 -9, 2019.
Arjo Atayde: Certified Comedy & Romantic Star
Maski nakilala natin ang Kapamilya star Arjo Atayde bilang mahusay na drama actor pinangarap talaga niya ang maging komedyante na pinost niya sa kanyang IG account @arjoatayde:
All my life, I’ve always dreamt of being a comedian! To be honest, di ko alam kung paano ako napunta sa drama at action 😂 Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful, grateful, and blessed to have had the opportunity to do such roles.
At after 7 taon na pagganap ng mga madadramang character sa mga teleserye & pelikula, natupad na rin ang pangarap niyang gumawa ng comedy project at ito nga ang pelikulang 'TOL.
Gagampanan niya sa 'TOL si Lando na kanya unang lead role sa pelikula. Medyo kinabahan ako nang malaman kong magbibida siya sa isang comedy movie dahil sanay tayong napapanood siya bilang serious actor at ang hirap burahin ang mga characters niya na talagang tumatak sa atin pero base pa lang sa trailer na napanood ko ay napatawa na niya ako sa kanyang mga eksena.
After 'TOL na mapapanood na sa January 30 sa mga sinehan, ay magbibida naman siya sa isang romantic film with Jessy Mendiola, ang Stranded. I'm sure after this film, mas magbubukas ang maraming pinto para kay Arjo as a heartthrob & leading man.
Ezra Miller Channeling Hedwig at the UK Premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'
OMGooooosh!!! My flashy flashy crush EZRA MILLER is unstoppble from wearing head-turning premiere night outfits.
The 26-year old cutie actor inks the killing spell AVADA KEDAVRA onto his palms while looking so pristine in white feathered Givenchy Haute Couture (FW18) ensemble at the UK Premiere of the latest movie from JK Rowling's Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald last Tuesday night (London Time).
He even added some prints of the words "Dumbledore Army" and "still recruiting" on his lovely white boots. He did the same thing on his black boots during the New York junket of the first movie 2 years ago.
Many Potterheads think that he was channeling Harry Potter's extremely loyal snowy owl pet Hedwig at the blue carpet premiere.
Ezra makes a return as the enigmatic Credence, whose fate was unknown at the end of the first Fantasic Beasts film.
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD is slated to open in Philippine cinemas starting TOMORROW. Experience it in IMAX.
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Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez & Kathryn Bernardo in the Mega Movie Event of the Year - Three Words To Forever
Nilabas ng beauty ng Star Cinema ngayong araw ang poster ang inaabangang MEGA MOVIE OF THE YEAR - Three Words To Forever! (See the poster below)
Yay! 3 of my faves in one mega bonggacious movie by THE Cathy Garcia-Molina!!! It's a dream team!!! Di pa rin ako makapaniwala na magkakaroon ng reunion movie sina Nay Mega Sharon Cuneta & Richard Gomez.
Minahal ko sila sa pelikulang Minsan Minahal Kita ng Star Cinema, kahit bata pa alang ko noon & walang alam sa love ay super kumapit ako sa characters nila na hanggang ngayon ay nasa puso & isip ko pa rin ang pelikula nila.
At ngayon nga makakasama pa nila ang #MillennialSuperstar Kathryn Bernardo na pinaiyak ako ng bonggang bongga sa The Hows Of Us & I'm sure muli niya akong papaiyakin sa pelikulang ito!!!
Ang puso ko di mapakali sa excitement kasi alam mong maganda ang materyal, bongga ang direktor at may mega mega mega mega bonggacious cast. Another BLOCKBUSTER FILM ito ng Star Cinema. Go go go for 300-500 Millions!!! MAY NANALO NA!!!!
Makakasama sa pelikula sina Liza Lorena & Freddie Webb na I'm so happy na kasama sa poster at gayundin sina Tommy Esguerra & Joross Gamboa.
Shot in Richard's city, Ormoc, Three Words To Forever IN CINEMAS ON NOVEMBER 28
Direk Cathy masaya na kasama si Ria Atayde sa "The Hows Of Us"
Sunod-sunod ang blessings ang natatanggap ngayon ni Ria Atayde. Pagkatapos mapabilang sa teleseryeng "My Dear Heart" ay sunod-sunod agad ang mga TV appearances sa mga Kapamilya shows gaya ng "Ipaglaban Mo," "Wansapanataym" & "MMK."
Ngayon naman ay mapapanood si Ria sa pinakaabangang pelikula ng KathNiel ang "The Hows Of Us" kung saan gaganap siyang kaibigan ni George (played by Kathryn Bernardo). Noong merchandise launch ng THOU ay nabanggit na #TeamKATHNIEL ang character sa pelikula. Pabor siya sa pag-iibigang George at Primo (played by Daniel Padilla).
During the press con of the movie, kinilig si Ria sa nasabi ni Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina tungkol sa kaya. Ayon kay Direk Cathy, masaya siya na kay Ria napunta ang role.
“I’m so happy, even if nung nag-eedit ako, I’m so happy that it was Ria. She really gave life to the role.”
Ang "The Hows Of Us" ang second movie ni Ria after "Can We Still Be Friends?" last year at susundan agad ito ng "The Girl In The Orange Dress" na kalahok sa 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival sa darating na Pasko.
Mapapanood di si Ria sa teleseryeng "Halik" gabi-gabi sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN. At soon ay mapapanood na rin siya at ang kaibigan niyang si Enchong Dee sa reality show na "Extreme Ends" ng action entertainment channel na NIX. Sa nasabing reality show ay ipapakita nila Ria at Enching ang “extreme” opposite sides ng Hong Kong.
Kahit na anak at kapatid ng magagaling na artista, unti-unti ng gumagawa ng sarili niyang pangalan sa showbiz si Ria. Good job, girl!
Arjo Atayde is a great villain in Buy Bust
Kapamilya star Arjo Atayde is one of the stars to watch out for in the upcoming action film Buy Bust, though we don't see him in the teaser & theatrical trailers.
According to Asian Movie Pulse, Arjo as Biggie Chen "is a great villain, with his monologue during the end being one of the highlights of the movie."
There is no doubt, Arjo, is one of the best actors of our generation who took acting workshop under Ivana Chubbuck.
BUY BUST will open in Philippines cinemas on August 1.
Bela Padilla Nominadong Best Actress sa 41st Gawad Urian
Nilabas na ng Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino ang listahan ng nominado para sa 41st Gawad Urian na gaganapin sa June 14, 2018 sa ABS-CBN Vertis Tent.
Ang pelikulang "Respeto" ang nanguna with 11 nominations, ilan sa mga ito ay ang Best Film, Best Director & Best Actor para kay Abra. Sumunod naman ang mga pelikulang Balangiga: Howling Wilderness & Tu Pug Imatuy na may tig-siyam na nominasyon. Habang pitong nominasyon naman ang nakuha ng mga pelikulang The Chanters & Ang Larawan, anim naman para sa Birdshot, Bhoy Instik, Kita, Kita & Changing Partners. Sumunod naman ang pelikulang Smaller and Smaller Cirlces with 5 nominations and 3 nominations naman ang pelikulang Neomanila.
Ang mga bida ng Kita Kita na sina Empoy Marquez at Alessandra de Rossi ay nominado bilang Best Actor & Best Actress habang ang direktor naman nito na si Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo ay nominadong Best Director. Ang female lead star ng top-grosser ng Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 na 100 Tula Para Kay Stella na si Bela Padilla ay nominadong Best Actress.
Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng mga nominado:
Best Film:
Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, Archinette Villamor, Edong Canlas, Khavn, producers
Birdshot, Pamela L. Reyes, producer
Bhoy Intsik, Ferdinand Lapuz, producer
The Chanters, Cai Cena, Ferdinand Lapuz, Thop Nazareno, producers
Respeto, Monster Jimenez, producer
Tu Pug Imatuy, Norhaiya Diabo Macusang, Jillian Kayle, Arnel Mardoquio, Milo Tolentino, Arnel Barbarona
Best Director:
Arnel Barbarona, Tu Pug Imatuy
Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, Kita Kita
Khavn De La Cruz, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Joel Lamangan, Bhoy Intsik
James Robin M. Mayo, The Chanters
Treb Monteras II, Respeto
Mikhail Red, Birdshot
Best Actress:
Joanna Ampil, Ang Larawan
Angeli Bayani, Bagahe
Alessandra de Rossi, Kita Kita
Gloria Diaz, Si Chedeng at Si Apple
Dexter Doria, Paki
Jally Nae Gilbaliga, The Chanters
Agot Isidro, Changing Partners
Elizabeth Oropesa, Si Chedeng at Si Apple
Bela Padilla, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella
Angellie Nicholle Sanoy, Bomba
Malona Sulatan, Tu Pug Imatuy
Best Actor:
Abra, Respeto
Nonie Buencamino, Smaller and Smaller Circles
Timothy Castillo, Neomanila
Noel Comia Jr., Kiko Boksingero
Allen Dizon, Bomba
RS Francisco, Bhoy Intsik
Jojit Lorenzo, Changing Partners
Empoy Marquez, Kita Kita
Sandino Martin, Changing Partners
Justine Samson, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Best Supporting Actress:
Yayo Aguila, Kiko Boksingero
Angeli Bayani, Maestra
Shamaine Buencamino, Paki
Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Siargao
Chai Fonacier, Respeto
Nathalie Hart, Historiographika Errata
Odette Khan, Bar Boys
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Ang Larawan
Gloria Sevilla, Maestra
Best Supporting Actor:
John Arcilla, Birdshot
Robert Arevalo, Ang Larawan
Romulo Caballero, The Chanters
Dido De la Paz, Respeto
Pio Del Rio, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Nor Domingo, Respeto
Ronwaldo Martin, Bhoy Intsik
less Mendoza, Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig
Arnold Reyes, Birdshot
Best Screenplay:
Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, Kita Kita
Ronald C. Carballo, Bhoy Intsik
Njel De Mesa, Alberto Monteras II, Respeto
Christopher Gozum, Dapol Tan Payawar Na Tayug 1931
Jerry Gracio, Khavn, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Andrian Legaspi, John Bedia, The Chanters
Arnel Mardoquio, Tu Pug Imatuy
Kip Oebanda, Bar Boys
Best Cinematography:
Ike Avellana, Respeto
Albert Banzon, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Mycko David, Birdshot
Mycko David, Neomanila
Bryan Jimenez, Arbi Barbarona, Tu Pug Imatuy
TM Malones, Baconaua
JA Tadena, Smaller and Smaller Circles
Best Production Design:
Raswani Ampalayo, Tu Pug Imatuy
Popo Diaz, Respeto
GIno Gonzales, Ang Larawan
Marielle Hizon, Baconaua
Ericson Navarro, Smaller and Smaller Circles
Daniel Red, Neomanila
Thesa Tang, Kita Kita
Marija Vicente, Timmy Harn, Zeus
Bascon, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Best Editing:
Lawrence Ang, Respeto
Arnel Barbarona, Tu Pug Imatuy
Lawrence Fajardo, Ang Larawan
Jay Halili, Smaller and Smaller Circles
Marya Ignacio, Kita Kita
Marya Ignacio, Changing Partners
Carlo Francisco Manatad, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
John Anthony Wong, Bhoy Intsik
Best Music:
Arnel Barbarona, Tu Pug Imatuy
Ryan Cayabyab, Ang Larawan
Vincent de Jesus, Changing Partners
Jay Durias, Respeto
Erwin Fajardo, The Chanters
Khavn, Balangiga: Howling Wildernes
Lutgardo Labad and Odoni Pestelos, Smaller and Smaller Circles
Best Sound:
KC Caballero, Ang Larawan
Aian Caro, Birdshot
Corrine de San Jose, Respeto
Stephen Lopez, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Mikko Quizon, Changing Partners
Jeff Sabayle, Tu Pug Imatuy
Immanuel Verona, The Chanters
Best Documentary:
Jose S. Buenconsejo, Seven Dances of Life
JL Burgos, Han-Ayan
Sari Dalena and Keith Sicat, History of the Underground
Ramona Diaz, Motherland
Phyllis Grande, Haunted: A Last Visit to the Red House
Nawruz Paguidopon, God BLISS Our Home
Dempster Samarista, Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane
Victor Delotavo Tagaro and Toshihiko Uriu, Yield
Best Short Film:
Glenn Barit, "Aliens Ata"
Christian Candelaria, "Sa Saiyang Isla"
Carl Adrian Chavez, "Sorry for the Incovenience"
Kiri Dalena, "Gikan sa Ngitngit Nga Kinailadman" (From the Dark Depths)
Keith Deligero, "Babylon"
Kyle Fermindoza, "Manggagarab"
Dennis Hubag, "Empyreus"
TM Malones, "Bawod"
Carlo Francisco Manatad, "Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month""
Roanna Mercado, "Piko"
Maje Papin and Ef Orpiada, Jr., "Lutab"
Joseph Vincent 'Xeph' Suarez, "Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah" (Astri and Tambulah)
Edmund Telmo, "Redempsyon"
Kim Timan, "Caramel Child"
