“Dito at Doon” with JC Santos and Janine Gutierrez will be release direct-to-digital starting March 31

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TB​A Studios’ upcoming film “Dito at Doon” will proceed with its scheduled online release this coming March 31, 2021, while its theatrical release is currently on hold. The JC Santos - Janine Gutierrez romance movie was supposed to arrive in theaters nationwide on March 17.

The change comes after careful decisions among the film’s producers with everyone’s health and safety as their utmost priority.

“We have decided to release ‘Dito at Doon’ exclusively online for the time being. This was a very difficult decision for the whole team, but one that has everyone’s best interest in mind,” said E. A. Rocha, TBA Studios’ CEO.

Contemporary Love Story

Set during the pandemic, “Dito at Doon” revolves around political science graduate Len (Janine Gutierrez) and her online/offline frenemy Caloy (JC Santos). With polarizing views and challenges of not being physically together, will their relationship survive?

Directed by JP Habac of "I'm Drunk, I Love You." fame, "Dito at Doon" also features host and stand-up comedian Victor Anastacio and theater actress Yesh Burce, with the special participation of Janine's mom Lotlot de Leon.

The film was developed and shot during the pandemic, and was slated to be the first big local movie to be released a year since the pandemic started.

“We know how much it means for a lot of people to finally share this experience together on the big screen and we feel positive that there would still be a chance for us to do so. But for now, we are happy to offer an accessible and convenient alternative for Filipino movie fans eagerly waiting to see ‘Dito at Doon’,” Rocha added.

Online Streaming

Fans can catch the much-anticipated romantic film at ktx.ph, Cinema '76 @ Home, iWant TFC, and Ticket2Me.

To avail of the on-going early bird promo and enjoy “Dito at Doon” for only Php 300. This special offer is for a limited time only. The regular price is Php 350.

Film aficionados outside the Philippines will have a chance to see “Dito at Doon” (“Here and There”) too as TBA Studios prepares a worldwide release via TBA Play, the company’s premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platform soon.

“We are so grateful to everyone who has shown love and support for this film. We hope that they would continue to extend that support not just for ‘Dito at Doon’, but the whole Philippine Film Industry as well. It has been a challenging year, but we at TBA Studios remain hopeful. We appreciate everyone’s patience and we look forward to bringing this timely yet timeless, heartwarming film to you very soon.” Rocha expressed.

To know more about the movie, visit https://www.facebook.com/TBAStudiosPH, follow TBA Studios on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.

Join the conversation online using the hashtags #DitoAtDoon #ProudlyTBA.

"Meant To Beh" explores true love’s possibilities, proves true love stand the test of time

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“Meant To Beh” the latest blockbuster film, as one of the eight official entries of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

“Meant To Beh” starring Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta, Gabbi Garcia, JC Santos, and Baby Baste. Directed by Chris Martinez, Meant to Beh is a story about family, values, love and good vibes. 

It tells the story of Ron and Andrea, a couple married out of and how they try to work out their marriage…or not.

During the holiday season, happy families and loving relationships are highlighted amongst the merrymaking of the holidays. With Meant To Beh, moviegoers are treated to this funny and poignant story about the Balatbat family, where they can pick up timely lessons about life and love along the way. Middle-aged couple Antonio (Vic) and Andrea Balatbat (Dawn) try their best to raise their three children, Christian (JC Santos), Alex (Gabbi Garcia), and Riley (Baby Baste).

The Balatbats have a perfect family setup despite the fact that the couple was only forced by their parents to get married when they were younger. These and other issues arise through the years, creating challenges and hardships that threaten the harmony within the family and eventually lead to a point where the couple, realizing that they never really loved each other, decides to separate in order to find themselves. 

This decision breaks their children’s hearts and they devise way to get their parents back together again despite both finding new respective partners. It has become their mission to get their parents to fall in love. 

The family movie, which Dawn describes as “heartwarming”, is said to be the first “serious” comedy by Bossing Vic Sotto.

He is very proud of the Filipino values that are highlighted, aside from the production’s entertainment value that will be enjoyed by audiences young and old.


“There are no grand special effects this year, unlike the Enteng Kabisote series that we have presented in the past holiday seasons. It is a simple, relatable story that takes a closer look at today’s Filipino families and the values that we cherish.” 

The movie, which also stars Sue Ramirez, Ruru Madrid, Andrea Torres, and Daniel Matsunaga is directed by Chris Martinez for Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment.

Meant To Beh: Ika-Something na Utos will make its premiere in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2017 as one of the eight official entries of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Arci Muñoz, JC Santos Add Kilig To “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin”

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Mornings will be even brighter for viewers nationwide as Kapamilya stars Arci Muñoz and JC Santos join the cast of ABS-CBN morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.”

After their breakup, Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca (Kim Chiu) face the new chapter of their lives with new people who will help them chase their dreams and change the course of their fate.

The show already introduced Alex (Arci), Gabriel’s free-spirited boss who has a determined heart to achieve her goals in life. But aside from being a partner at work, she will also become Gabriel’s friend who will help him ease the pain of being away from the love of his life.

Viewers also got to know JC’s character Percy, the president of the company where Bianca works for. After an unpleasant first meeting, Bianca and Percy will grow closer together as they learn more about each other’s lives and struggles.

What role will Alex and Percy play in the lives of Gabriel and Bianca?

Don’t miss the series that shows how people can fight for their love and their dreams, “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin,” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167).