ITALIAN DAY @ Greenbelt Cinemas

For movie screenings and synopsis check the illustrations below courtesy of Italian Embassy;

See you on those dates!!!

Movie Sked: 2012 Cinema One Originals at Robinsons' Gelleria & Shang Cineplex

2012 Cinema One Film Festival Movie Screening at Robinson's Galeria Cinemas!

 2012 Cinema One Film Festival Movie Screening at Shang Cineplex!

STAR AWARDS (for TV) : PMPC's 26th Star Awards for TV Compete List of Winners

26th PMPC STAR AWARDS FOR TV WINNERS SPECIAL AWARDS happened lastnight, Nov. 18, Sunday, at 6:00PM in Henry Lee Irvin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan, Quezon City with the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine Television hosted by Ms. Kris Aquino and Mr. Aga Mulach.

The affair was great and grand like no other and the crowd was in high spirits and full of energy. A very successful event for PMPC - congratulations and More Power!

BEST TV STATION ABS-CBN 2

BEST DRAMA SERIES Amaya (GMA 7)

BEST DRAMA ACTOR Jericho Rosales (Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS Helen Gamboa (Walang Hanggan, ABS-CBN 2) & Nora Aunor (Sa Ngalan Ng Ina,TV5)

BEST CHILD PERFORMER Xyriel Manabat (100 Days To Heaven, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST COMEDY/GAG SHOW Toda Max (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST COMEDY ACTOR Robin Padilla (Toda Max, ABS-CBN 2)

 BEST COMEDY ACTRESS Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang, GMA 7) & Pokwang (Toda Max, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR Noni Buencamino (Maalaala Mo Kaya: ‘Sapatos’ Episode, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS Sylvia Sanchez (Maalaala Mo Kaya: ‘Aswang’ Episode, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY Divine Lee (Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines TV 5)

 BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY Arjo Atayde (Maalaala Mo Kaya: ‘Bangka’ Episode , ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV 5)

BEST MUSICAL/VARIETY SHOW ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN 2)

 BEST MALE TV HOST Billy Crawford (Asap 2012, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST FEMALE TV HOST Toni Gonzaga (Asap 2012 , ABS-CBN 2)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST Atty. Persida Acosta (Public Atorni : Asunto O Areglo, TV 5)

BEST REALITY/GAME SHOW It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST REALITY/GAME SHOW HOST Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis , Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta , Teddy Corpuz, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Coleen Garcia, Joy Rendon (It's Showtime, ABS-CBN 2 )

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM Talentadong Pinoy (TV 5)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford (Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 , ABS- CBN 2)

BEST YOUTH ORIENTED SHOW Luv U (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST EDUCATIONAL/CHILDREN SHOW Matang Lawin (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST EDUCATIONAL/CHILDREN SHOW HOST Kim Atienza (Matang Lawin, ABS-CBN 2) BEST CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2)

 BEST MALE CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi Vice , ABS- CBN 2)

BEST FEMALE CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST Kris Aquino (Kris TV, ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA 7)

BEST HORROR/FANTASY PROGRAM Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST NEWS PROGRAM TV Patrol (ABS- CBN 2)

BEST MALE NEWSCASTER Ted Failon (TV Patrol , ABS -CBN 2)

BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER Vicky Morales (Saksi, GMA 7)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM The Bottomline With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST Boy Abunda (The Bottomline With Boy Abunda, ABS-CBN 2)                                                

BEST LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL SHOW Landmarks (Net 25)

BEST LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL SHOW HOST Richard Gutierrez (Pinoy Adventure ,GMA 7) BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM I-Witness (GMA 7)

BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc,Sandra Aguinaldo ( I-Witness, GMA 7)

BEST DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL Cheche Lazaro Presents Edsa At Pinoy (ABS-CBN 2) BEST MORNING SHOW Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MORNING SHOW HOST Alex Santos, Bernadette Sembrano, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, Andrei Felix, Venus Raj, Iya Villania, Bianca Gonzalez, Gerry Baja, Ariel Ureta, Mj Felipe, Edmund Rosales (Umagang Kay Ganda , ABS-CBN 2)

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award- Gloria Romero

Excellence In Broadcasting Award – Tina Monzon-Palma

Natatanging Alagad Ng Telebisyon- German Moreno

Posthumous Award -Dolphy

Celebrity Skin of the Night (Male/Female Sexy Stars of the Night )- Ryan Bang & KC Concepcion

Male/Female Face of the Night - Bryan Termulo & Ai Ai delas Alas

Male/Female Star of the Night- Aga Muhlach & Ruffa Gutierrez

Thanks to Mell T. Navarro, Ronald Rafer (for the invitation) & Erickson dela Cruz (for the photos)

Concert Arena: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's 25th Anniversary

Lastnight's concert was full of surprises, Asia's Songbird has shown her professionalism that despite her illness the show must go on ...
And I am sharing with you what had happened that unforgettable night for all of us with our own pride - Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

Early that night, fans and concert fanatics gather in MoA grounds to witness another history in the music industry including Kris Aquino, Mikee Coajuangco, Jennylyn Mercado, Eugene Domingo, John Lapuz, Christalle Henares, Aga Mulach, Zhazha Padilla, Vice Ganda, Mang Gerry and many other familiar faces I can't recognize (sorry).

Overture of Silver was a great start with "Narito Ako, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigan Ka, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, On The Wings of Love and Pangako" by the Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Raul Mitra on the piano.

Scream and shout of excitement echoed thru the wall of MoA Arena that night and was tripled when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid stood on stage in silver clothing singing the hippy song "Where have You Been All My Life" as the intro and was mixed with "Shine". And the crowd was outrageous begging for more.

Moreover, when she started to speak, there everyone noticed that her voice was harsh and she asked for an apology to everyone around. But even though she said "...dumugo man ang ilong ko, dumugo man ang lalamunan ko itutuloy ko ang pagdiriwang natin ng 25th years ko sa music industry..."

Her 1st three songs were "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang", "Araw Gabi" & "Tuwing Umuulan" followed by "Dadalhin" (where she started to cry).

First guest to appear on stage was her husband, the Songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid with "Hanggang Ngayon" (my favorite among her duets) then Janno Gibbs with "Magkasuyo Boung Gabi". Michael V came in with his very surprising and entertaining sing&dance number of "Gangnam Style" where we all laugh. Then the OJ production number of Ogie&Janno about Regine's life with their "Promdi" rendition. Then she sang heartily "In Your Eyes".

Regine felt she can't sing anymore, that's why she called Anton Diva who was in the crowd to sing with her the song "On The Wings Of Love" while she was being lifted up with a harness on her body. What a sight! Elegantly done. Anton who wasn't prepared that night was out of timing but still the voice was 99% similar of Regine. Anton Diva wowed the audience.

Lanie Misalucha, Asia's Nightingale sang a medley with her, "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka", "Ikaw", "Pangako", "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and again coda of "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka".
And Lanie who was oozing with her new beauty touched the hearts of everyone with her rendition of "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin".

Regine came back with teary eyes and sincerely announced that she had throat infection and she wished to continue, here she said to have a free concert next month for everyone who had joined here that night. 

"I expect you guys to "Boo" on me since I can't sing 

and suffering from viral infection but I thank you for upbringing my spirit 

to make the show go on and what's most important is you guys 

being here for my 25th anniversary concert! 

KEEP YOUR TICKETS! 'CAUSE I WILL SHOW YOU AGAIN GUYS HOW THIS SHOW SHOULD BE!'

She called her son  NATE onstage and rendered another full of emotion rendition of "God Gave Me You" followed by "Leader Of The Band" with Mang Gerry on her right side.

An impromtu happened when she called Vice Ganda and John Lapuz on stage to cracked the sadness of everyone and she bid goodbye and said thank you.

The finale was "Shake your Groove Thing" and "Hot Stuff" with KC Montero rapping.

What a night. Though it was somehow sad still it was fulfilling and I felt joy as I witnessed a genuine performer who inspite of the odds still continued to please her spectators. I am proud I was there.

Thank you Regine, you're truly an inspiration to all !!!.

Praying for your fast recovery.

Concert Scene: Silver

Today at the MoA ground, Asia's Song Bird Regine Velasquez's will hold her 25th Anniversary in the music industry.

I'm sure everyone is excited as much as I do on this much anticipated concert that happens only once in a blue moon, like any other spectator I'm sure Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalaucha's prowess will also shine this night.

Duets & Solo's are to be unique and production numbers are as thrilling as it can be.

See you at MoA Arena.

CINEMA ONE Originals Updates: Official Movie Posters

At long last!
I was able to gather the much awaited festival
before 2012 ends.

This
is
Cinema One Originals Festival
and
here
is
a
parade
of
artistic
Official Movie Posters
of
the
festival.

Theatrical run

 is 

on 

Nov. 29 - Dec. 5

at Shang Cineplex

in 

EDSA 

and

 in 

Robinson's Movie World on 

Dec. 6 - 15.

PiCSToRY: Tanghalang Pilipino Book Launching

On it's 25th year, Tanghalang Pilipino launches a Coffee Table Book written by Amadis Ma. Guerrero and I was one of those privilege few who attended the simple yet solemn event.

the Invitation

 the Autograph signing

a Collage (the author, the cover photo, the book content)

Special thanks to Ma'am Cherry Bong Edralin.

CCP: Tanghalang Pilipino's WALANG KUKURAP

Layeta Bucoy's "WALANG KUKURAP" is an exposition of the malignant disease of our country, the corruption that leads to other social illness that everyone suffers the so called "plague of social jabberin (George Santaya).

"Walang Kukurap" is a vibrantly new and highly research-based contemporary play which blurs the lines between art and life/fiction and reality as it vivisects the darkest part of filipino soul. Holding no punches, it pounds away in search of answers, attacking the essence of corruption on a multiple levels from the blatant maneuvers of our country's politicians to the subtle compromising acts each of us often choose to take on a daily basis. It challenges us, philosophically, morally, and emotionally. It asks us not to just point our fingers at the monsters outside but also stare honestly in the mirror at ourselves in our homes.

"Walang Kukurap" is directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio said that "that the challenge for me as director lies in making the town a character itself, a town akin to Jose Rizal's San Diego - a microcosm of Philippine society, a small unit embodies the different forms of corruption prevalent in the whole archipelago."

I was fortunate enough to catch the last performance of this play at CCP's Tanghalang Huseng Batute last night and mind you I was sitting two seats apart form the honorary man in Philippine Literature Sir Bienvinido (whew!!!) anyway, going back to "Walang Kukurap" the cast were so amazingly gifted on their performances. They solidified the play according to it's intention. The intensity of their acting in every act is noteworthy, really. I would rather say exponentially outstanding.

SCENE 9

at Cristina's house

PAPANG (Cristina's father) begs Cristina to stop running for vice-mayor as the deed is turning her into a monster. Cristina argues that she is doing this to get money inorder to cure his tumor, pay-off's Mirra's law school and Aling Panchang's monthly 50,000 demand. desperate to save his daughter, Papang's kills himself infront of Cristina. (Regina De Vera) This is my favorite scene, I got teary-eyes on this act. Papang is played by Mr. Lou Veloso and Cristina is Suzette Ranillo.

I have listed the complete cast for "Walang Kukurap";                                                                                      Suzette Ranillo & Sharmaine Suarez - Cristina

Sherry Lara - Purita

Mymy Davao - Melba

Pewee O' Hara - Panchang

Jonathan Tadion - Lu

Lou Veloso & Paulo Cabanero - Papang/Paquito

Crispin Medina - Molong

Marco Vianna - - Marky

Ralph Mateo - Mateo

Regina De Vera - Rhoda

Nicolo Magno - Santiago Jr.

Remus Villanueva - Vic

April Joy Inigo - August

Doray Dayao - Doray

Ding Navasero & Nonoy Froilan - Santiago Sr.

Ced Torrecarion - Alex

Nar Cabico & Jovanni Cadag - Gutierez/Pong

Delphine Buencamino - Mirra

June Francis Domingo Bodyguard/Photographer/Waiter

"Walang Kukurap" is another pride of Tanghalang Pilipino.

Tanghalang Pilipino, It's More Fun In The Philippines!

A Letter from PIONEER FILMS

Dear friends and partners,

It has come to the attention of Lionsgate that a pirated feature of “THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER” has now been available online, and also on pirated DVD’s, since 24 October 2012. 

Upon checking by Technicolor Labs U.S., they found out that the source of piracy came from one of the theaters in Manila which Pioneer Films have provided with 35mm features.

The cinemas that were given 35mm features specifically include the ff:

Glorietta

Greenbelt 3

PowerPlant

Market-Market

Trinoma

Shangrila

Sta. Lucia Mall

Robinsons Galleria

Robinsons Ermita

Robinsons MetroEast

Shangri-La

Gateway Cinema

Alabang Town Center and

Filinvest Cinema

Therefore, the pirated source must have come from one of these theaters. We were not able to pinpoint the theater responsible for this leak because the prints were not numbered when it was delivered, which we admit, may have been our fault.

We hope that, in the future, cinemas will be more strict in providing security for films released in their theaters.

Lionsgate has threatened that, if piracy is not contained, they will no longer allow the Philippines to release films day-and-date with the U.S.. This will adversely affect our box office performance especially with big films such as “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2”.

We hope that with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2”, all cinemas will provide the best security so that this illegal activity will not happen again.

This is a very important matter and we should not take this problem lightly. 

 

Regards,

Wilson Yuloque

Pioneer Films

President

regina311e@yahoo.com

38th MMFF 2012 Official Entries

OFFICIAL ENTRIES of the 38th METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL 2012

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival  in December 2012 aspires to field Filipino films that promote creativity, cultural or historical value, and commercial viability.

The official EIGHT (8) MMFF ENTRIES are the following:

1. "THY WOMB" (SINAPUPUNAN) by Centerstage Productions -- Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Mercedes Cabral, and Lovi Poe (drama), directed by Brillante Mendoza.
2. “ONE MORE TRY” (Star Cinema and Viva Films) -- Dingdong Dantes, Angel Locsin, Zanjoe Marudo, and Angelica Panganiban (romantic drama), directed by Ruel Bayani.
3. “SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG KABISOTE, AND ME” (Octo Arts Films, M-zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment. GMA Films) -- Vic Sotto, Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. and Judy Ann Santos (comedy-fantasy), directed by Tony Reyes.
4. “EL PRESIDENTE” (Scenema Concept International Inc.) -- Jeorge Estregan, Jr (ER Ejercito), Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Cristine Reyes, and Cesar Montano (historical drama), directed by Mark Meily. 
5. "SISTERAKA" (Star Cinema and Viva Films):  Ai-Ai delas Alas, Vice Ganda, and Kris Aquino (comedy) directed by Wenn Deramas.
6. “SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL 14” -- Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Iza Calzado, etc (horror). Chito Roño is one of its trilogy directors.
7.  “THE STRANGERS” (Quantum Films) -- Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Julia Montes (horror), directed by Lawrence Fajardo.
8. “SOSSY PROBLEMS" (formerly "Conyo Problems”) (GMA Network Films Inc.): Aljur Abrenica, Mikael Daez, Benjamin Alves, Sollen Heussaf, Isabelle Diaz, Maxene Magalona, and Bianca King (comedy) directed by Andoy Ranay.

NOTES:  

1. The horror "Juan dela Cruz" of Cinemedia Films Productions, supposedly starring Coco Martin, Jake Cuenca, Albert Martinez, and Maja Salvador, officially backed out even before the deadline for submission of entries few months ago.

2. "THY WOMB" replaced "MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG" (twinbill fantasy) of Unitel Productions after it officially backed out/ withdrew from the Festival, even if it was at the height of shooting. Directors:  Chris Martinez and Jerrold Tarog.

3.  The followiing did not make it to the MAGIC 8:

• “Alyas Ben Tumbling” (Scenema Concept International Inc.): Newcomer Jerico Estregan (son of ER Ejercito) with Camille Prats, Baron Geisler (action), directed by Joven Tan.
• “Tuhog” (Quantum Films) -- Robert Arevalo, Enchong Dee and Eugene Domingo, (drama) directed by Veronica Velasco.
• “Death March” (Deus Lux Mea Films) -- Zanjoe Marrudo, Ejay Falcon, and Carlo Aquino (historical drama), directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
• “My Prince Charming” (Deus Lux Mea Films) -- Mario Maurer and Iza Calzado (romantic drama), directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.