Vhong Navarro is back in Da Possessed Movie!

STAR Cinema continues its grand 20th anniversary celebration as it opens the second quarter of 2014 with the most hilarious and most out-of-this-world comedy movie of the summer season as Vhong Navarro makes a grand comeback to the silver screen in Da Possessed. hong is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished and most talented comedians of his generation. His contribution in the field of comedy consists of an impressive body of work that consistently broke box-office records.

The Vhong Navarro Franchise includes three of the most unforgettable and most profitable comedy films Star Cinema has ever produced with Mr. Suave (2003), D’ Anothers (2005),and Agent X44 (2007) – all directed by Joyce Bernal – to name a few. This summer, after 7 lengthy years, the long wait is finally over as Vhong reunites with Bernal in Da Possessed. This highly anticipated reunion of Vhong’s and Bernal’s winning tandem will surely make millions of Filipinos roar in uncontrollable laughter once again with the fusion of

Vhong’s down-to-earth brand of comedy and Bernal’s outlandish storytelling techniques as the film’s main selling attractions. Written by Athena Aringo-Tengco, Ays De Guzman and Antoinette Jadaone, Da Possessed is a joint project of Star Cinema and Regal Films. The movie revolves around the peculiar story of simpleton Ramon who attempts to venture into landscape art. Ramon falls for his sexy boss but conflict begins when spirits from another world start to possess his body thus igniting a series of whacky and riotous events. Loved for the highly identifiable “zero to hero” characters that he has portrayed through the years,


Vhong has endeared himself to the entire nation as the Pinoy equivalent of “everyman” whom every Filipino can relate with. Vhong’s potent mass-appeal was further bolstered in 2009 when he joined ABS-CBN’s groundbreaking daily variety show It’s Showtime as one of its pioneering hosts. “It has always been my philosophy to always be happy and I want to spread all happiness that I can through my work not just as an actor but as a dancer and TV host as well,” says Vhong. “I am both overwhelmed and overjoyed with the solid support of ABS-CBN, Star Cinema, and my fans. We worked very hard to make sure that everyone would enjoy Da Possessed. We should all enjoy life together and we should all laugh together.”

Da Possessed also marks the very first film of sexy star Solenn Heussuaff under Star Cinema. “This is definitely a major milestone in my career,” says Solenn. “It’s such an honor to work with Vhong, Direk Joyce, and Star Cinema in this awesome project.” Also starring in Da Possessed is an assembly of the country’s finest comedians and character actors as led by John Sweet Lapus, Empoy, Smokey Manaloto, Beverly Salviejo, Lito Pimentel, Joy Viado, Matet De Leon, Aaliyah Belmoro, and Joey Marquez. Da Possessed will hit cinemas nationwide starting April 19.

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Evil Dead Rated R-18 Premieres Without Cuts Exclusively at Ayala Cinemas

I'm sure all horror fans in the Philippines are excited to watch the remake of Evil Dead. And most horror fans doesn't like it when their horror movie gets cut for violence or nudity. That's why Ayala Cinemas is coming to the rescue and is set to release the R-18 version and without cuts of this bloody horror film.

PRESS RELEASE - Billed as “The Most Terrifying Film You Will Ever Experience,” Columbia Pictures' horror thriller “Evil Dead” will hold special sneak previews on Monday and Tuesday, April 22 & 23, exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (ahead of its May 8 regular opening).

Moviegoers can catch the sneaks at Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Market! Market!, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee (Central Luzon), Abreeza (Davao), Harbor Point (Subic) and Centrio (Cagayan de Oro).

Rated R-18 Without Cuts by the MTRCB, “Evil Dead” is a bone-chilling film that combines all the raw excitement and gleeful gore of the acclaimed, 1981 original with a series of shocking new twists.

In the film, Mia (Jane Levy), a young woman whose life has been marred by loss and addiction, asks her brother David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their childhood friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) to join her at the family’s rustic cabin to help her overcome her demons. Once there, she ceremoniously destroys the last of her stash and swears off drugs for good in front of her friends.

Inside, they are shocked to discover that the abandoned cabin has been broken into. The cellar has been transformed into a grotesque altar surrounded by dozens of mummified animals. Eric becomes fascinated with an ancient book he discovers there. In thrall to its mysterious contents, he reads aloud from it, never suspecting the terrifying consequences he is about to unleash.

As Mia’s withdrawals worsen, she begins to unravel and attempts to flee, but is turned back by a frightening vision. At the cabin, her behavior becomes so violent that her friends are forced to restrain her. Trapped by a dangerous storm raging outside, they begin to turn on each other one by one. As the brutality of their attacks increases, David is faced with an unimaginable choice.

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‘It Takes a Man and a Woman’ Box Office Update!

I'm 100% sure you wanted to keep track of It Takes A Man and A Woman's box office success despite the fact that you will never get any portion of that. I don't know what's wrong with you  - why don't you ask yourself? -but I won't judge instead I'll tolerate you via this box office update.

So earlier today, April 7, at ASAP 18, the box office gross of It Takes A Man and A Woman movie was reported to have reached the P200-million mark. And that means, it's halfway into becoming the highest grossing Filipino film of all time dethroning the MMFF 2012 entry Sisterakas, which was crappy by the way.

I've been reading reviews of It Takes A Man and A Woman and I think the movie garnered generally positive reviews as well. Some are just too elitist to even recommend it. Like you know, it's a pinoy movie! Jologs and all. That kind of notion, whatever!

But anyway, rejoice fantards and Star Cinema and Viva Films people who are altogether P200-million richer! I hope I'll get invited to your victory party. Hehe. Eww!

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It Takes A Man and A Woman is Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board

There is no stopping It Takes A Man and A Woman to compete for the highest grossing film of all time and the highest grossing opening for a Filipino movie, now that Cinema Evaluation Board has graded the 3rd Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz movie an 'A'.

The grade by CEB, allows the producers a 100% amusement tax rebate for the movie. The hype and excitement for It Takes A Man and A Woman is evident on nearly every circles and online. And if it promises to be a worthwhile movie, this would give justice to the awful movie 'Sisterakas' which is the current holder of the titles 'Highest Grossing Filipino Movie of All Time'.

That is very much likely to happen considering, Sarah and John Lloyd have become box office royalties over the years. In fact, their characters Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montegero are considered the most loved fictional pinoy movie couple.

In the upcoming It Takes A Man and A Woman movie, we will be introduced to an updated versions of the characters we loved in the previous two movies of this romcom franchise. Laida will become better, bolder and fiercer and as the trailer goes the Miggy character seems to be more easy-going.

What were the trials that Laida and Miggy faced after their break-up? Is it really the end for their love story or will Laida and Miggy rediscover the magic of the 'very special love they once shared?

"It Takes A Man And A Woman" also stars Joross Gamboa, Gio Alvarez, Matet De Leon, Al Tantay, Irma Adlawan, Guji Lorenzana, Rowel Santiago, and Dante Rivero. The film also introduces model-host Isabelle Daza, who will plays the character of Belle, the socialite girlfriend of Miggy. It Takes A Man and A Woman movie opens nationwide on Black Saturday, March 30, 2012.

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It Takes A Man and A Woman Movie

It took almost 4 years before It Takes A Man and A Woman movie has taken production. And finally the country's second well-loved couple, Laida Magtalas (Sarah Geronimo) and Miggy Montenegro (John Lloyd Cruz) will finally return on the big screen on March 30, 2013 via the new Star Cinema and Viva Films production. Second because I'm damn sure Popoy and Basha are still at number 1. :-)

Anyway, this threequel to the Sarah-John Lloyd franchise will start with the two splitting up after 4 years. Meanwhile, John Lloyd is back with his ex-girlfriend Belle (Isabelle Daza). What we need to find out in this movie is why they break up? Well, it seems that after the events of You Changed My Life, Sarah Geronimo decided to go to Canada after all. Meaning, they didn't get the happy ending they always wanted.

That makes the story more realistic, well at least for the third film because that 'supposedly' climatic ending of You Changed My Life was so contrived I puked. Having said that, I believe Star Cinema will have the John Lloyd and Sarah Geronimo love team puke lots of ticket sales in the box office to beat their record of P176-Million box office gross for A Very Special Love and P209 million for You Changed My Life.

Watch for the biggest love reunion to happen this 2013 as the couple that made everyone smile, laugh and fall in love reunites in "It Takes A Man And A Woman" to share to the whole nation everything that has happened to them in the past years.

Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, "It Takes A Man And A Woman" is under the direction of box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

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29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winners List

Check out the list of the winners of the recently concluded 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. El Presidente and Alagwa emerged as the best picture winners on mainstream and indie divisions for Star Awards for Movies 2013.

El Presidente actor Jorge Estregan must be in a cloud nine after winning the movie actor of the year award considering he One More Try actor Dingdong Dantes got the Best actor award in last year's Metro Manila Film Festival. Angel Locsin, on the other hand, well deserves the best actress trophy.

Below is the complete list of winners of 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies held on March 10 at the AFP Theatre in Quezon City, Philippines.

Indie Sound Engineering of the Year:
Ditoy Aguila and Mark Locsin, Mater Dolorosa

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year:
Coreen de San Jose, Ditoy Aguila, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles

Indie Theme Original Song of the Year:
Saan Ako Tutuntong, Migrante

Movie Theme Song of the Year:
Aking Inang Bayan, El Presidente

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year:
Von de Guzman, Supremo

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year:
Vicente de Jesus, I Do Bi Doo Bi Doo

Indie Theme Original Song of the Year:
Saan Ako Tutuntong?, Migrante

Movie Theme Original Song of the Year:
Aking Inang Bayan, El Presidente

Indie Movie Editor of the Year:
Dexter Samarita, Alagwa

Movie Editors of the Year:
Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna, El Presidente

Movie Screenwriter of the Year:
Mark Meily, El Presidente

Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year:
Dante Mendoza, Thy Womb

Move Production Designers of the Year:
Joel Bilbao and Danny Red, El Presidente

Child Performer of the Year:
Bugoy Carino, Alagwa

New Movie Actresses of the Year:
Tippy Dos Santos, I Doo Bidoo Bidoo & Kim Komatsu, Mga Mumunting Lihim

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year:
Odysset Flores, Thy Womb

Movie Cinematographer of the Year:
Carlo Mendoza, El Presidente

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year:
Carlo Aquino, Mater Dolorosa

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year:
Janice de Belen, Titik: The Aswang Chronicles

Indie Movie Director of the Year:
Ian Loreños, Alagwa

Movie Director of the Year:
Mark Meily, El Presidente

Indie Movie of the Year:
Alagwa

Movie of the Year:
El Presidente

Movie Actor of the Year:
ER Ejercito, El Presidente

Movie Actress of the Year:
Angel Locsin, One More Try

Special Awards:
Darling of the Press: Isko Moreno
Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Lito Lapid
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera: Romy Vitug

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Robert Pattinson deglamorize in 'The Rover'

 

Twilight actor Robert Pattinson has been deglamorized in the upcoming film Rover. He's a dirty gang member who's been left behind after their gang's most recent escape stealing the last possession of Erik (Guy Pearce), a car. This upcoming crime drama is directed by David Michod based on a script co-written by Joel Edgerton. The movie is also starring Scoot McNairy, Anthony Hayes, Gillian Jones and Susan Prior. No official release date has been announced for The Rover movie.

Do you like Rob Pat's crooked teeth? :-)

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Vin Diesel is Coming to the Philippines

Hollywood action star Vin Diesel announced over Facebook that he will be visiting the country soon. According to him, the visit is part of the promotional tour of his upcoming film "The Fast And The Furious". With him coming over to the country, Andrea del Rosario's name might just cross your mind although, like you, I don't know what to expect either.

But then actor, known for his Fast and Furious films, Babylon A.D., Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick and of course, Saving Private Ryan is coming to the Philippines to add the sixth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise to our memory.

Here's the plot of Fast and Furious 6:

Agent Hobbs enlists the aid of Dom and team to help bring a rival gang, led by Owen Shaw, to justice. In exchange for clear records, they must put an end to their schemes, no matter how personal the cost. 

 The movie is starring Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Luke Evans, Elsa Pataky, Michelle Rodriguez and of course, Vin Diesel. It is penned by Chris Morgan and directed by Justin Lin.

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'Safe Haven' Tops Box Office While Die Hard 5 and Beautiful Creatures Dies

Philippine Box Office offers nothing but the exact opposite of Hollywood Weekend Box Officer Report featuring two top contenders in the long President's Day weekend. If in our third world, Bruce Willis' fifth installment of action soared high in the box office, in first world America, Relativity Media's Safe Haven topped the charts because of romantic dates in the Month of Love.

 Safe Haven, the latest Nicholas Sparks film debuted at $8.9-Million while A Good Day to Die Hard dies about $0.6-Million at comparison with the former. And while these two aren't the only movies to be shown out there we'd speculate Beautiful Creatures to open with $15-Million. Safe Haven is starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel about a young woman falling in love for a stranger.

A Good Day to Die hard is directed by John Moore and takes the action hero John McClane to Moscow to rescue his son (Jai Courtney). Beautiful Creatures is starring Alice Englert, whose special powers as Lena Duchannes have long kept her separated from others. Aside from these new films, Escape From the Planet Earth will hit theaters this Friday and going to steal some millions from the three aforementioned films.

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The Fighting Chefs Movie

We want to say that Viva Films is really starting the year great by co-producing and distributing maindie productions such as Menor De Edad and the upcoming movie 'The Fighting Chefs' early this year. And while Menor De Edad may have not done very well on its box office performance, here they go again taking the risk for the upcoming comedy action film of Kusina Master, Chef Boy Logro and the action star and OMB chairman Ronnie Rickets entitled 'The Fighting Chefs'.

We don't have the plot for this film but we got our hands to the official trailer of the film which is either trying to parody action films or doing just bad. Watch it at own risk!


The Fighting Chefs is starring Ronnie Ricketts, Arci Munoz, Kusina Master Chef Boy Logro, Vandolph, John Hall, Joross Gamboa, Hero Angeles, Jade Lopez, Dinky Doo, Jeffrey Santos, Roi Vinzon, Roy Alvarez, Yoyong Martirez, Hideaki Torio, Shalala and a lot more.

And here's the quite impressive poster! But the trailer is just bad. :-/

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