The highly anticipated "Hello, Love, Again" earned a smashing box office records of 85 million, making the highest first-day grossing local film in Philippine cinema history.
Bringing joy back to the big screen, Hello, Love, Again, the highly anticipated Filipino film starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has set a new box office record as the highest first-day grossing local film in the Philippines, earning over P85 million on its Nov. 13 opening.
The sequel to the blockbuster Hello, Love, Goodbye, directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, is showing in over 600 cinemas nationwide and will also be screened in over 400 cinemas abroad this month.
Thousands gathered for midnight screenings last Wednesday across 70 cinemas nationwide to follow the story of Joy (Kathryn) and Ethan (Alden) in Canada.
Kathryn expressed hope that moviegoers would feel the love while watching Hello, Love, Again.
“Just like what Direk Cathy said, ang pangako lang namin sa inyo sa pelikulang ito, puso ang ibibigay namin. So I hope after watching this film, ‘yun ang maramdaman niyo ‘di lang kay Joy and Ethan kungdi dahil sa buong pelikula,” she said.
Alden shared his gratitude for the overwhelming public support and excitement.
“Maraming salamat sa mga excited mapanood muli ang kwento ni Joy at Ethan. Napakasaya namin, and we’re very proud of this film. We’re very excited for you guys to see it,” he said.
A co-production of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures, Hello, Love, Again also stars Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, Jennica Garcia, Kevin Kreider, Jobert Austria, Mark Labella, Marvin Aritrangco, Ruby Rodriguez, and many more.
The film held its premiere night on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at three cinemas in SM Megamall, attended by fans, Kapamilya and Kapuso stars, the cast’s family and friends, and ABS-CBN and GMA officials.
On its second day, the film earned 155 million at the tills and is now available in more than 1000 screens nationwide.
Several topics related to the film trended on X following the premiere, including #HLATheWorldPremiere, Kathryn as Joy is Back, Alden at HLAxPremiere, Hello Again Ethan and Joy, and #HelloLoveAgain.
Star Cinema and GMA Pictures team up for "Hello, Love, Again"
Kathryn, Alden to reprise iconic roles as Joy and Ethan
In another historic collaboration, ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures are teaming up for the first time to produce “Hello, Love, Again,” the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit "Hello, Love, Goodbye."
Kathryn Bernardo of ABS-CBN and Alden Richards of GMA will be reprising their well-loved characters, Joy and Ethan, in “Hello, Love, Again.” Box-office hit film director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who helmed the original film, returns to direct the sequel that will be shot in Canada.
The film’s theatrical release begins on November 13, 2024 in the Philippines, with international releases following thereafter.
The announcement was made on Sunday (May 19) with key officers from ABS-CBN and GMA present. They were ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN chief operating officer Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Film Productions head Kriz Gazmen, and GMA Films president and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes.
For many years, Star Cinema has been telling heartwarming stories of Filipinos and shedding light on the realities of Filipinos living and working abroad through silver screen features. Among its remarkable films from the past decades are “Anak,” “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” “Caregiver,” “Dubai,” “In The Name of Love,” and “Milan.” Star Cinema, along with APT Entertainment and Agosto Dos Pictures, also produced the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, “Rewind.”
Meanwhile, GMA Pictures has produced notable films that touch on key social issues in the Philippines. It led the production of critically acclaimed movies “Muro Ami” and “Deathrow,” the historical drama, “Jose Rizal,” as well as blockbuster hits like “Let The Love Begin” and “Ang Panday.” Last year, it released the movie “Firefly” which earned the Best Picture award in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Star Cinema, the film arm of the Filipino-owned multi-media company ABS-CBN, brings a different kind of movie experience with its first digital movie series “The House Arrest of Us,” which will be seen worldwide on iWantTFC and TFC IPTV starting October 25.
Different from the usual almost two-hours-long movie viewing, the movie “The House Arrest of Us” will be divided into 13 episodes with each episode being released weekly, which viewers from different countries around the world get to watch repeatedly throughout the season.
The digital movie series also serves as the reunion project of the box-office stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, collectively known as KathNiel, since their last TV series and movie together. Their last TV series was “La Luna Sangre” in 2017, while it was in 2018 when they starred in the box-office hit Filipino film “The Hows of Us.”
The setting for KathNiel’s upcoming movie is based in the time when the Philippines was under the enhanced community quarantine, where everyone was mandated to stay at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In “The House Arrest of Us,” the enhanced community quarantine was announced at the time when Korics’ (Daniel) family went to meet Q’s (Kathryn) family for the pamamanhikan, a Filipino tradition where the man with his family formally asks the permission of the woman’s family to marry her. This forces the total opposites and warring families of the newly engaged couple to live under one roof, which will also test the couple’s relationship.
The reel and real-life couple are excited for everyone to watch their romantic-comedy digital movie series “The House Arrest of Us,” which they believe delivers good comedy and gives a peek into the Filipino culture.
“I think nami-miss na nila ‘yong ganitong style ng comedy,” Daniel explained during the media conference for the digital movie series. “Kasi it is the first time nating gagawa ng scenes na ang pagka-mount niya is isang pelikula pero ‘yong script natin is sobrang nakakatawa, hindi tayo bumibitaw sa comedy pero nando’n ‘yong puso. So do’n makaka-relate ‘yong mga Pilipino, OFW man o nandito sa Pilipinas.”
On the other hand, Kathryn is happy that their film showcases the Filipino culture. She shares, “ipapakita dito ‘yong culture natin as Filipino family. Tayo kasi ‘pag sinabi mong pamilya dadaan ka talaga sa pamamanhikan. So maganda ipakita na ganito ang culture nating mga Pinoy, na bago mo makuha talaga ‘yong kamay ng babae ito ‘yong pinagdadaanan natin kasi gano’n tayo lumaki. So nakaka-proud at excited kami na mapanood ninyo ito especially the younger generations, na ganito ang ginagawa ng mga lolo’t lola natin dati pa.”
“The House Arrest of Us” also stars Herbert Bautista, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gardo Versoza, Arlene Muhlach, Dennis Padilla, Anthony Jennings, Riva Quenery, Alora Sasam, and Hyubs Azarcon under the direction of Richard Arellano.
Will their families’ differences affect their relationship? Will their wedding push through? Find out by as “The House Arrest of Us” becomes available to viewers worldwide starting October 25 on iWantTFC and TFC IPTV, with a new episode drop every Sunday (Manila time).
Watch the entire season on demand via iWantTFC by downloading the app or watch online at iwanttfc.com, create an account, and purchase the season pass for Php 499 for those in the Philippines and USD 9.99 for those outside the Philippines.
For TFC IPTV subscribers, you may watch the digital movie series as much as you want throughout the season by purchasing the season pass for USD 9.99 (CAD 13.99*; AUD 14.99*; JPY 1, 220*; SGD 14.98*; SAR 43.50*; AED 38.50*; EUR 10.99; GBP 9.99*). *with VAT
For more details, you may visit mytfc.com, emea.kapamilya.com, or visit TFC’s official Facebook pages applicable to your area.
Celebrated actor and producer Piolo Pascual embarks on a new film adventure as he stars and co-producers the latest heart-warming drama, “Northern Lights: A Journey to Love,” screening in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies.
Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment together with Pascual’s Spring Films bring you a story of a struggling overseas Filipino (Charlie Sr.) in Alaska who tries to be a father to his estranged child (played by child star Raikko Mateo (Charlie Jr.) from a former relationship.
In this journey, he meets Yen Santos (Angel), a woman who is also in search of herself after a broken heart and her mother also in the same land.
Even with the beauty of the country, coldness permeates the three characters with the loneliness they feel as Piolo Pascual tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a parent, Mateo yearns for the genuine love of a father and Santos tries to come to terms with Pascual’s offer of love and her own search for individuality.
Shot mostly in New Zealand and partly in Alaska, “Northern Lights” A Journey to Love” not only presents a soulful narrative of the three lost souls but also a beautiful display of the Northern Hemisphere via the breathtaking aurora borealis.
According to director Dondon Santos, the inspiration came from a trip to Alaska three years ago. “We conceptualized this story of a father who can’t connect with his child and we thought of Piolo. When we pitched it to him, he wanted it. Then we collaborated on how we can improve on the story.”
The story resonates well with Pascual because it hits home as he used to be an overseas Filipino himself. “This is the reality – Filipinos getting separated from their families. So I told myself, I wanted to do something real, something relatable with the audience. So when they pitched the script, something that speaks of reality, I leaned towards accepting the project.”
Meantime, Santos who considers herself lucky to be paired with Pascual in her first onscreen performance, says “I am thankful. I believe everything happens for a reason — why I was chosen.”
The heart-warming the story of Charlie Sr. Charlie Jr. and Angel as it screens via TFC@theMovies in the following countries and dates: Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain) on March 30; U.S. and Canada on March 31; UK April 1 and 2; Austria on April 1; Rome and Milan on April 2; Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea on April 6; Saipan on April 7; Hong Kong on April 16; Singapore on April 23; and coming soon in more countries.
For updates, visit www.tfc-usa.com/northernlights; www.tfc-ca.com/northernlights , emea.kapamilya.com or the Facebook page applicable in your area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, and follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.
Help Jodi choose between two handsome gentlemen in 'The Achy Breaky Hearts' this coming June 29 in theaters nationwide.
Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, "The Achy Breaky Hearts" starring Ian Veneracion, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria.
In the story, Jodi is Chinggay, a smart, beautiful, and successful woman in her 30s who's had not a boyfriend for seven years until Frank (Richard), Chinggay's ex-boyfriend for four years and Ryan (Ian), who Chinggay helped after his engagement proposal got rejected, entered her heart.
Chinggay (Jodi Sta. Maria), a jewelry shop manager, is one of the single women who feels the pressure to find love. She goes out on dates with men but none of them seem to make the cut. You may blame her high standards but the pain from her previous relationship could also be affecting her judgment on men. Now, her love life is suffering a drought for seven years.
Everything changes when suddenly, two men are interested to be with her. Ryan (Ian Veneracion) and Frank (Richard Yap).
Chinggay finds herself torn between two kinds of love. Will she choose one over the other? Or will she realize that the love that she needs won’t come from either?
Other casts are Beauty Gonzalez, Sarah Lahbati, Desiree Del Valle, Erika Padilla, Denise Joaquin, Khalil Ramos, Shamaine Buencamino, Miles Ocampo, Liza Lorena, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, John Spainhour, Elizabeth Ty Chua.
"The Achy Breaky Hearts"is helmed by blockbuster 'hugot' director Antoinette Jadaone, opens In cinemas starting June 29, 2016.
The most awaited reunion movie of Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga will push through in 2016.
This was announced by Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos during the “Chat with the Chairman” event at ABS-CBN on Tuesday, as reported by Star Cinema in its website.
According to a report from Star Cinema’s website, Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirmed the news during a “chat with the chairman” event last August 4.
Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga were together in their 1995 film “Sana Maulit Muli.” The first one was in 1993, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal.) Both films earned Muhlach Best Actor trophies from the Gawad-Urian critics society
Aga and Lea remaining good friends over the years.
They were asked by reporters on separate occasions about that long-awaited third team-up. Last July, Lea and Aga attended and been reunited at the premiere of digitally restored version of "Sana Maulit Muli' held at the Cine Adarna, University of the Philippines Film Institute, Diliman, Quezon City. This is a part of ABS-CBN’s ongoing Film Restoration campaign.
In an interview with some reporters, Aga said he was hoping for the reunion movie for them to happen soon.
In an interview with dzMM, Salonga hinted that the warm reception at the premiere could help railroad the reunion movie that has been in limbo.
"Maraming oras na ang nakalipas since we did a movie and then to receive that kind of reception doon sa screening, talagang hindi ako makapaniwala na ganun ang naging pagtanggap ng very, very young audience," she said.
"I think microcosm siya of a possibly bigger market na siguro tatangkilikin din nila 'yung pelikula namin kung sakaling gumawa kami ng isa pa," she added.
Salonga earlier said that she will be very busy in the remaining months of 2015 and won’t be able to do a movie this year.
"I have 'The Voice' and then I have a Broadway show. As in the day after the grand finals, I leave for New York. Our finals will be on August 29 and August 30, August 31, I'm on a plane out. So no movie this year," she had said.
Salonga will be part of the musical "Allegiance" with Japanese-American actor George Takei, which is scheduled to start previews October 6 at the Longacre Theater in New York prior to its official opening on November 8.
Salonga had said that she only wants to be paired with Muhlach because she is already comfortable working with the actor.
“Minsan lang kasi ako gumawa ng pelikula. As in once every 17 years. I don’t do movies very often so I want to be with people that I’m already comfortable with. There are certain risks that I’d like take when I perform live. But when I do a film, I’d like to stay with a team na nakasanayan ko na,” she explained.
This will be the 3rd time Aga and Lea will do a movie together. Aside from "Sana Maulit Muli," Muhlach and Salonga starred in an earlier movie, "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal."
“The Breakup Playlist” directed by Dan Villegas, has received a Parental Guidance (PG) rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
The announcement came two days before the grand opening of the movie featuring box office royalties Sarah Geronimo and Piolo Pascual in their first team-up together.
This romantic drama ‘The Breakup Playlist’ with Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo is a film centering on two musicians, Trixie David (Sarah) and Gino Avila (Piolo), whose journey is chronicled through the songs they wrote, sang, and listened to in the process.
Paano Ba Ang Magmahal (The Breakup Playlist Official Music Video)
Synopsis:
What if you have a dream and that dream leads you to love? In Dan Villegas’ “The Breakup Playlist,” Trixie David (Sarah Geronimo), a law student (by her parent’s – especially her mother’s – choice) and hopeful musician, catches the attention of popular rock star Gino Avila (Piolo Pascual) during a music camp and invites her to be part of his band. Trixie and Gino’s connection through music soon develops into something more, and they fall in love, will the man inspire her to pursue her true dreams and capture her heart. However, personal issues and ambition challenge Trixie and Gino’s love for each other. Will they be able to hold on to their love forever? Or will it, just like any song, end eventually?
“The Breakup Playlist” also stars Cris Villonco, Teddy Corpuz, Jet Pangan, Badji Mortiz, Maris Racal, Diego Loyzaga, Dennis Padilla, Rio Locsin, and Anna Luna, and features appearances by real-life musicians and producers.
Opening nationwide this July 1, "The Breakup Playlist" is directed by Dan Villegas and produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.
Just The Way You Are is a 2015 Filipino teen romantic-comedy-drama film directed by Theodore Boborol, starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.
"Just The Way You Are," the big-screen debut of Enrique and Liza as a love team following the success of their primetime hit "Forevermore."
Directed by Theodore Boborol, the romantic-comedy film is based on the hit best-selling Pop Fiction novel ‘‘The Bet’’ which was originally published on Wattpad by Kimberly Joy Villanueva (ilurvbooks).
Director Theodore Boborol
The story:
"The Bet" and follows Drake (Gil), a school heartthrob who tries to make nerdy transferee, Sophia (Soberano), fall in love with him to win a bet in 30 days. Drake loves to win but when he loses in a bet with friends, he’s determined to make up for it through another one. He needs to make a girl fall in love with him in 30 days. But she’s not just any other girl, she’s Sophia Taylor (Liza Soberano), a nerdy transferee who isn’t into playing games. In the end, whose heart will be played? Who will win in this game of love?
The movie "Just The Way You Are" also presents supporting cast Yayo Aguila, Alexander Diaz, Jon Lucas, Chienna Filomeno, Marco Gumabao, Myrtle Sarros, Yves Flores, Sue Ramirez as Driana Sison, Erin Ocampo, Miguel Vergara, Kyra Custodio and Anjo Damiles.
And special participation of Tonton Gutierrez and Sunshine Cruz as Drake's mother.
Just The Way You Are" will hit cinemas nationwide on June 17.
Here's the official music video trailer of the upcoming movie "Crazy Beautiful You" of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
The video, rendition of Starship’s "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"interpreted byDaniel Padilla and ‘The Voice of the Philippines’ alumnus Morisette Amon.
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" words and music by Albert Hammond and Dianne Warren. The music production is with Jonathan Manalo.
The "Crazy Beautiful You" video shows some scenes of the story with the two popular love team in the Philippines entertainment.
The two-minute clip included several scenes shot in Tarlac and in Mount Pinatubo, Pampanga.
Star Cinema's "Crazy Beautiful You" is directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar ("Bride for Rent," "Past Tense"), and also features in the movie are Gabby Concepcion, Lorna Tolentino, Kiray Celis, Neil Colleta andn Iñigo Pascual.
"Crazy Beautiful You" will open in theaters nationwide on February 25.
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"The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" comes out this Christmas as Star Cinema and ViVa Films offering in the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Vice Ganda returns as the reluctant soldier-turned-hero Benjie in the sequel to the 2011 box-office hit "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin."
We had an exclusive interview with Richard in a blog conference yesterday at the Star Cinema office, ELJ Bldg. Abs-Cbn Compound, Quezon CIty.
Richard said that this is the first time he work with Direk Wenn Deramas. "We've never worked together in a movie so this is my first time with most of the stars. With Direk Wenn you have to be very fast, how he works, you really have to pick up the pace. We already talked about making a movie before but that was shelved because of Be Careful With My Heart that we were supposed to do this year. I wasn't apprehensive because I know they were going to help me."
He was asked how did he work with Bimby? (Kris Aquino's son)
"It was also a nice experience working with Bimby. Bimby is like our baby in the set. He did all the things Direk Wenn told him to do."
"I'm excited! This is going to be the most exciting movie you'll watch this Christmas," he said.
"We'll be flying to Vietnam by the way on Monday to meet the fans there," Richard shared.
Here''s the Synposis of the the story:
After defeating the terrorists led by Billy Aladdin, the once humble Private BENJAMIN (Vice Ganda) has become the Philippine’s unkabogable soldier and a worldwide sensation. Inevitably, he rises from the ranks and in no time becomes the incredible, unbeatable, and unreachable soldier. To prepare him better, Benjamin is assigned under a new general, WILSON CHUA (Richard Yap). However, Private Benjamin committed a BIG mistake. Benjamin is about to be dismissed from service when Gen. Chua saves him by giving him a mission – to be the private security of a brat kid B2 (Bimby Aquino Yap). As he watches over B2, Benjamin finds himself clashing with MISTY, General Chua’s daughter, and the meddlesome housemaid GUNDINA. However, as he gets to know B2 more, he learns that the B2 is a kid deprived of love from family – something that he has ignored in his quest to be on top again. Will he succeed in his new mission?
Joining Vice Ganda in the movie are Alex Gonzaga, Vandolph Quizon, Nikki Valdez, Kean Cipriano, DJ Durano and Ricky Rivero.
"The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" was directed by Wenn Deramas, who was also behind the original, and co-produced with Viva Films.
It will compete against other movies in the main section of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival, which will kick off on Christmas Day.
The other entries are: "Feng Shui," "Shake, Rattle & Roll 14," "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo," "My Big Bossing," "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2," "Magnum Muslim .357," and "English Only, Please."
SKYLIGHT Films in partnership with Quantum Films brings together three A's of beauty, three of the country's most talented actresses Angelica Panganiban, Angeline Quinto and Assunta De Rossi in the season's wackiest comedy entitled Beauty in A Bottle--a movie that's bound to make the whole family to enjoy.
Beauty In A Bottle is centered on the characters of Vilma (De Rossi), Estelle (Panganiban) and Judith (Quinto). The three women desires to achieve physical beauty and perfection.
Vilma is in her late 30s and she works for an advertising agency, she's threatened as the agency is looking for a new, younger, and fresher executive. Vilma fears the idea of getting old and remaining single and she'll do everything in her power to maintain her youthful looks despite the inevitability to defy aging.
Estelle (Panganiban) plays an actress who gained excess pounds and is bashed for being fat. Her career is on the lune and to cope with the demands of showbiz, she becomes obsessed with fitness and will do anything to reclaim her beauty reign in showbiz.
Judith (Quinto) often compares herself with other beautiful ladies and elite socialites. She's like an "ugly duckling" to her family and she wants to prove to the family of her handsome boyfriend that she is also beautiful in her own right.
The insecurities of these three women will lead them to embark on a beautification project that might change their destinies forever. They cling on to the promise of an instant beauty--the Beauty In A Bottle. Vilma (Assunta) is the advertiser, Estelle (Angelica) is the endorser, and Judith (Angeline) is the user of Beauty In a Bottle.
Just like the characters in the film they are portraying, these three ladies also had insecurities at some point in their lives.
Angelica says she was challenged for the role. "It's the usual struggle of celebrities and the so-called "has beens". My character tackles the hardwork. Comedy isn't easy. With drama, you just have to let your emotions flow but with comedy, you've got to be smart and witty at the same time," explained Angelica in vernacular.
On aging, Assunta says, although she's only 31, "Things had never been the same as when she was eighteen. I wish I had been born with really clear skin. I'm so oily and high maintenance. It's my life long insecurity. I want to stop my blemishes. I'm open to anything topical but I'd never resort into cosmetic surgery, it's simply not my cup of tea."
During the press conference of Beauty in a Bottle movie, Star Power Grand Winner Angeline Quinto shared that she needed to do something to make her feel beautiful. When she was still starting in the showbusiness it was during their mall shows that she felt her insecurity. She had noticed that only a few would ask to take photos with her. So she was truly grateful to Dr. Vicky Belo of Belo Medical Clinic who had given her free treatments. As she admitted to be a Gluthathione fan, she then has finally achieved her desired skin complexion, she has gained back her confidence, "it's my personal choice to try to change the way I look. I've never been happier."
Also in the cast of Beauty in A Bottle are Nanette inventor, Tom Rodriguez, Carmi Martin, Empress Schuck, Dimples Romana, Ricci Chan, Bianca Manalo and Ellen Adarna.
Beauty in A Bottle will be shown in theaters nationwide starting on October 29.
“The Trial” – a Chito S. Roño and John Lloyd Cruz cinematic masterpiece that no one should ever miss.
“The Trial” is a poignant family drama about how two families will cope with a scandal. The tragedy each of the characters face will put their love for one another to the ultimate test. They will all eventually learn if love can really withstand the greatest trial or not. This thought-provoking drama aims to challenge everyone into pondering the idea of who is really in trial once Ronald is brought to court.
“The Trial” revolves around Ronald Jimenez (Cruz), a mentally challenged 27-year-old man who is accused of raping his grade school teacher Bessie. Defense attorney Julian, who is on the verge of separating from his wife Amanda and the father of Ronald’s best friend Martin, will represent Ronald in court.
In “The Trial,” Ronald Jimenez was not born rich. He was even born with a rare mental condition that limits his thinking capacity.
“He speaks the language of love in the purest form.”
This is the kind of love Ronald, the character of John Lloyd Cruz, is giving to everyone especially his special someone, Teacher Bessy (Jessy Mendiola).
This is despite his mental condition called mild intellectual disability.
Ronald grew up from an unconventional family. They may not have a lot of material wealth but his parents, gay and lesbian, expressed their love in the most possible ways.
Ronald’s pure heart and his extraordinary family setting, according to John Lloyd, has captured the heart of the master director Chito Roño.
“The Trial” remains consistent with Star Cinema’s steadfast commitment to motion picture excellence, as it is groundbreaking and historic in so many ways specifically for both Direk Chito and John Lloyd.
Star Cinema continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the upcoming mainstream theatrical release of “The Trial”, Roño’s newest movie under Star Cinema since he directed 2012’s smash hit “The Healing” starring Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos.
For John Lloyd, who is a certified box-office king and arguably one of the most critically acclaimed actors of his generation, “The Trial” marks his much-awaited comeback to full-length feature films.
“The Trial” is the newest movie that John Lloyd is starring in after he broke box-office records worldwide with Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo in the romantic comedy “It Takes A Man And A Woman” (2013). Prior to “The Trial,” the last movie that featured John Lloyd as a dramatic actor was “The Mistress” (2012).
With a script written by Kris Gazmen, a versatile screenwriter whose diverse work range from such Star Cinema blockbuster hits as the comedies “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” and “Sisterakas” to dramatic films such as “No Other Woman” and “One More Try,” “The Trial” is the biggest and most gripping family drama of 2014.
Aside from John Lloyd, the film assembles an impressive line-up of accomplished and talented actors as led by Richard Gomez, Gretchen Barretto, Jessy Mendiola, and Enrique Gil.
Richard, one of the country’s finest actors whose most recent credits include the phenomenal primetime series on ABS-CBN “Walang Hanggan” and Star Cinema’s blockbuster hit “She’s Dating The Gangster,” plays the role of Julian. Gretchen on the other hand, plays the role of Julian’s wife, developmental psychologist Amanda. Like Richard, Gretchen is also an acclaimed artist and she is also one of the most controversial and influential celebrities in the industry.
Kris Gazmen, Direc Chito Rono and Jessy Mendiola during the Blogcon
Jessy, who is one of ABS-CBN’s fastest rising young stars, plays the role of Martin’s teacher Bessie while Enrique, who is currently one of ABS-CBN’s hottest young actors, plays the role of Martin.
With an awesome ensemble cast with Direk Chito and John Lloyd at the helm and an amazing story as the unifying element that binds all of them together, “The Trial” will enlighten moviegoers of all ages.
Ultimately, everyone will be reminded that trials are not just confined within the four corners of a courtroom, as trials are something that every person goes through on a daily basis.
“The Trial” begins in all mainstream cinemas nationwide starting October 15.
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“Once a Princess,” Skylight Films’ first romantic-drama film co-produced by Regal Films, receives grade B from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).
“Once A Princess” reunites the perennial loveteam Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales together with one of today’s most bankable actors JC De Vera under the direction the acclaimed filmmaker Laurice Guillen.
An adaptation of the Precious Hearts Romances book by Angel Bautista, "Once A Princess" centers on a popular girl in school, Erin (Erich Gonzales), who toys with the feelings of an awkward would-be scientist and because of sudden turn of events, unwittingly breaks the heart of this young guy Leonard (Enchong Dee).
The story when there was a princess who could not live happily ever after… Erin Almeda, one of the princesses of Gibbons International School belongs to a clique all-girl group whose members’ are considered as the most glamorous and richest of all. One day, Erin played with the innocent heart of their class geek, Leonard Jamieson.
Years later, their paths cross again, but things have changed. It seemed their roles have been reversed. At they meet again, it is Erin’s turn to feel the pain. And so Erin needed to find the magic that will lift that curse. Will they be able to make things right? Or, will things get worse? What if she already belongs to someone else? Will he be able to forgive her? Or she will die of heartache soon.
The movie marks the reunion of Gonzales and Dee on the big screen after the romantic-comedy film "I Do," which was released in 2010. Their last TV project together was "Maria la del Barrio," year 2012.
Directed by Laurice Guillen, "Once A Princess" also stars JC de Vera and Matt Evans. It will be shown in theaters nationwide on August 6.
Starting Over Again is a film by Olivia M. Lamasan starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga to shown in Philippine cinemas nationwide starts February 12, 2014. Starting Over Again produced by Star Cinema.
Olivia M. Lamasan (center) directs Piolo
Pascual and Toni Gonzaga in Starting
Over Again
Starting Over Again, is not the usual love story that depicts a man and a woman who meet and fall in love and live happily ever after. In contrast, the film is centered on the story of two former lovers who meet for the very first time after their break-up. The film dares to pose the question on whether or not romantic love between two people who strayed apart could truly be rekindled despite the passage of time. The lovers in the film, as portrayed by Piolo and Toni, are faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of dealing with a huge unfinished business in their failed relationship.
Fall in love all over again in a different kind of love story this Valentine with Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary presentation Starting Over Again with Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga.
"Starting over Again" follows the love story of Ginny (Toni) and Marco (Piolo). They met on campus where Ginny was an Architecture student, while Marco is a professor. Ginny pursued Marco, her crush.
In time, Marco also fell for Ginny and they began a one-of-a-kind love story. Unfortunately, their relationship ended when she left for no apparent reason. When she returned, Ginny found herself wanting to rekindle her past with Marco. Can her love be enough for him to forget the pains of the past? Can they ever start over again?
Starting Over Again is Olivia M. Lamasan’s 11th full-length feature film under Star Cinema. Her impressive body of work comprises some of Star Cinema’s most unforgettable and classic love stories which include Hanggang Kailan Kita (Mamahalin, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Sana Maulit Muii, Minsan Minahal Kita, Madrasta, Got 2 Believe, Milan, In My Life, In The Name Of Love, and 2012’s blockbuster hit The Mistress. With the film outfit’s greatest love stories under her belt, Star Cinema’s anniversary celebration will not be complete without an Olivia M. Lamasan film.
“I’ve always wanted to work with Toni Gonzaga and it has been years since I worked with Piolo Pascual,” says Lamasan, who is fondly called Inang by the industry. “I wanted to do a light romantic film again since the last movie that I directed that falls in that category was Got 2 Believe which was way back in 2002. It was just a matter of putting all the right elements together and looking for the perfect material that will best work with the very first big-screen team-up of Piolo and Toni who are two of ABS-CBN’s biggest stars.”
“A lot of people have been waiting for the big film collaboration of Piolo and Toni and I’m very happy that Star Cinema entrusted this movie to me,” explains Inang. “Piolo and Toni were first seen in a commercial 13 years ago and they never really worked on a big and major project like this, so even they themselves are very excited.”
Inang openly admits that she has missed working with Piolo whom she last worked with in 2004’s Milan. “He is such a humble and brilliant actor. Piolo’s dedication to his craft is unbelievable.” As for Toni, Inang is very impressed with her timing and professionalism. “Toni loves what she’s doing and she is filled with so much energy and passion with everything she does. Her timing is impeccable and she is a thinking actor. It’s a joy to work with such talented artists like Piolo and Toni.”
Piolo Pascual has worked with award-winning director Olivia M. Lamasan in “Milan” back in 2004, and now, they reunite for the movie “Starting Over Again.”
“Milan remains to be one of my top three favorite films. Working with Inang is like going to school because I always learn something new from her everyday. She is fantastic and learning never stops with Inang.”
While Piolo endearingly refers to Olive as both mentor and teacher.
In his years in the business, Piolo thought that he knew everything, but working and reuniting with Direk Olive made him realize that there are still a lot of things that he has to learn
Toni on the other hand sees Lamasan as an iconic figure in the film industry that she is honored to work with for the very first time. “Inang is awesome. She is a dream to work with. I’ve been waiting for a long time to finally work with Piolo and it has always been in my bucket list to do an Olive Lamasan movie. Now it’s finally done. I couldn’t contain my happiness when I learned that this project is pushing though. This is a major highlight of my career.”
“Starting over again could mean a lot of things,” Inang shared.
“We should all be ready to forgive, move-on, and grow in whatever choice we make for love. We should all let go of emotional baggage to live a life with no regrets. You have to watch the movie to find out what we mean when we say starting over again.”
Starting Over Again is written by Carmi Raymundo and it also stars Iza Calzado, Joross Gamboa, Bryan Santos, Beauty Gonzales, Cai Cortez, and Edgar Allan Guzman. Starting Over Again is showing in all cinemas nationwide starting Feb. 12.
