MMFF 2012 Box Office Results First Day!

 Only four entries have announced how much they grossed during the opening of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Star Cinema was first to claim and announce that they are leading in the box office race with Sisterakas, a comedy film starring Vice Ganda, Ai Ai delas Alas and Kris Aquino.

Second place goes to Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako which was P10-million short compared to Sisterakas P40.7-Million box office gross. It is then followed by Ruel S. Bayani's One More Try at 3rd place with P13.6 Million in a story that features Angelica Panganiban and Angel Locsin. Lastly, Regal Films' Fourteenth Shake Rattle and Roll Film grossed P10.5-Million at the box office.

Check out the tentative list of MMFF 2012 Box Office Results!

1. Sisterakas - P39.2 million

(Star Cinema and Viva Films)

2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si AKO - P29.5 million

(Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films)

3. One More Try - P13.6 million

(Star Cinema)

4. Shake Rattle and Roll 14 (The Invasion) - P10.5 million

(Regal Films)

5. The Strangers - (no official box office reports yet)

(Quantum Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema)

6. El Presidente - (no official box office reports yet)

(Scenema Concept International and Solar Entertainment)

7. Sosy Problems - (no official box office reports yet)

(GMA Films)

8. Thy Womb - (no official box office reports yet)

(Centerstage Productions)

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Dingdong Dantes Feels Nostalgic About Second Star Cinema Movie

Award-winning actor and "One More Try" lead star Dingdong Dantes did not expect but was truly delighted when he received a second movie offer from Star Cinema, especially that it is another entry to the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

"Fresh from 'Segunda Mano' sinabihan na agad ako na I'm gonna do another project with Star Cinema. Hindi ko naman ini-expect it's for MMFF again kaya parang nostalgic 'yung experience," narrated Dingdong. "

 

Star Cinema gave me a very good experience sa first project ko with them kaya nung nalaman ko na may isa pa, syempre natuwa ako and I was looking forward sa new memories na mabi-build ko doing 'One More Try' na true enough naman ay isa namang pelikulang talagang hinding-hindi ko malilimutan."

Under the direction of award-winning director Ruel S. Bayani, "One More Try" features a modern family drama about a mother's immeasurable love to her son who is dying. In the story, Dingdong will play the character of Edward, a dedicated husband to Jacq (Angelica Panganiban), whose courage and character will be tested when her old friend Grace (Angel Locsin) re-enters his life with their son who is desperately in need of his father's help.

According to Dingdong, aside from the unique beauty of the plot of "One More Try," he immediately accepted offer because of the top caliber actors who are part of it, including former Kapuso star Angel.

"First time ko nakasama si Angel. Kasi kahit na noong nasa GMA pa siya, hindi kami nagkaron ng pagkakataon na magkatrabaho. And although si Angelica nakasama ko na sa 'Segunda Mano' at si Zanjoe (Marudo) sa 'Kimmy Dora,' first time namin magsama-samang apat sa iisang pelikula," said Dingdong who revealed that he learned so much while doing the film. 

 

"Everyday I learn so many things from different people--kung papano sila sa set, kung gaano ka sila kaprofessional towards their work, how much they love their work, and how to make an awesome product while you’re having fun."

Dingdong is also proud of the extraordinary and courageous plot of "One More Try." He said, "Kung gaano siya kabilis mag-evolve as a story, ganoon din siguro kabilis ang magiging impact niya sa audience. Dahil sa pagkakaron ng isang bata eventually it turned out to be more of a family drama film than an adult type of movie na alam naman natin na karamihan nang pinalabas this year ay may ganoong tema."

"Natutunan ko na minsan kasi may mga choices ka na gagawin na maaaring hindi tama sa nakararami pero para sa 'yo morally and spiritually ay para sa ikabubuti ng taong mahal mo," said the actor. "In the film, they will realize na beyond the conflicts of relationships, ultimately ay uuwi ka pa rin sa family mo which is perfect para sa isang film festival dahil panahon ang Pasko kung kelan nagsasama-sama ang mga pamilya."

Aside from the first team-up of Angel, Angelica, Zanjoe and Dingdong, also featured in “One More Try” are Carmina Villaroel, Agot Isidro, Edward Mendez, and Ms. Gina Pareño.

Experience love that makes you do the impossible and accept the unacceptable, don't miss "One More Try," which will be shown on cinemas nationwide starting December 25.

For more information and latest updates about "One More Try," simply visitwww.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Ella Cruz Reveals Fantaserye 'Aryana' is her Biggest Gift!

“I will never forget how ‘Aryana’ changed my life. It is the highlight of my 2012,” said the Kapamilya tween star Ella Cruz when asked about the biggest gift she received this year. “I’m very thankful to ABS-CBN for everything that happened to my life and my career this year.” She continued.

“All I want this Christmas is time to bond with my family. It may be simple, but it would really make me very happy.”

That is the only and other special reward she could give to herself and to her family because of her super busy schedule. This is indeed a busy year for Ella Cruz! Aside from her teenage mermaid tv series, Ella Cruz is also set to grace in the big screen with her MMFF 2012 Entry "Shake Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion".


Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.”

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Sosy Problems Movie

GMA Films sossy comedy entry 'Sosy Problems' is a quite a welcome change to the staples of Metro Manila Film Festival. Starring GMA Networks 'IT-girls' Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos, Sosy Problems promises to be a funny struggle between four rich and famous girls who joins forces to stop the owners of an exclusive club to build a 'Yaya Mall', as the four sosy girls refer in conyo language.

Adding glamour to the movie are Kapuso hunks Aljur Abrenica as Benjo, Mikael Daez as Santi, Alden Richards as Iñigo, classy character actress Cherie Gil as Martina, Mylene Dizon as Bernice, Mikey Bustos as Denmark, Tim Yap as Jamie Yap, Agot Isidro as Glory, Maritoni Fernandez as Dada, Johnny Revilla as Gabriel, Ricky Davao as Sebastian, Nova Villa as Lola Patria, Barbie Forteza as Becca, Kristoffer Martin as Israel with the special participation of Ruffa Gutierrez as Luca.

The geniuses behind the fabulous creations and designer pieces that the girls are wearing are Preview Fashion Editor Daryl Chang and stylist Andrei Chang. As the Sosy girls put it, “They are not just fashion editors. They’re artists who can translate the emotions and personalities into the clothes.” Sosy Problems is under the direction of Andoy Ranay.

 Are you ready for GMA Films' fabulous movie offering this Christmas? :-)

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2012 Metro Manila Film Festival Entries

Here's the complete list of entries to the 38th MMFF Entries are:

Conyo Problems (Comedy) – GMA Films

El Presidente (Action) – Scenema Concept International, Inc.

Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (Family Adventure) – Unitel Productions, Inc./ TV5

One More Try (Romance/Drama) – Star Cinema

Shake, Rattle and Roll 14 (Horror) – Regal Entertainment, Inc.

Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote and Me (Fantasy/Action) – Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA Films

Sisteraka (Comedy) – Star Cinema/Viva Films

The Strangers (Horror/Suspense) – Quantum Films


Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino has also announced the inclusion of the Independent Films category, and the Cinephone category, where works of student-filmmakers will be showcased.

The MMDA aims to surpass the P636 million earned in last year’s MMFF. The earnings will benefit film organizations including the Anti-Piracy Council and the Movie Workers Welfare Council.

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