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"Sisterakas" is Star Cinema's official movie entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival combining the three queens of Philippine movies namely Ai Ai Delas Alas, Vice Ganda, and Kris Aquino . Main Cast: Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and Ai Ai delas Alas Supporting Cast: Kathryn Bernardo, Xyriel Manabat and Daniel Padilla Full Trailer: Producers: Star Cinema and Viva Films Director : Wenn V. Deramas Ratings:              MTRCB: PG-13              CEB: B Genre: Comedy

“Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Si Ako” is the fantasy-comedy entry of Octoarts Films, M-zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival combining the three biggest names in the Philippine showbiz namely Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto,  and Judy Ann Santos . It follows the successful  "Enteng Kabisote" series which is hitting the MMFF every year. Main Cast: Bong Revilla, Jr. as Agimat, Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote and Judy Ann Santos as Angelina Kalinisan Orteza (“AKO”) Supporting Cast: Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Jimmy Santos, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Ruby Rodriguez, Amy Perez, Allan K, John Lapus, Gwen Zamora, Bing Loyzaga, Aiza Seguerra, Sam Pinto, etc.    Full Trailer: Producers: Octoarts Films, M-zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films Director: Tony Reyes Ratings:              MTRCB: GP     ...

 Beginning today, Christmas Day, GMA Films will make moviegoers experience a holiday treat to the ‘sosiest’ level with “Sosy Problems,” its official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The movie, which stars four of GMA Network’s hottest leading ladies: Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos with Kapuso hunk actor Aljur Abrenica, is set to deliver a different kind of comedy: one that is light and “sosy.” “Sosy Problems” is anything but slapstick comedy, although one could dub it as ‘lipstick comedy’ in that aside from titillating the funny bones of fans of comedy films, it will surely whet the appetite of movie viewers who are interested in high life fashion. The movie tells about four rich, famous and gorgeous ladies who have one major problem: their favorite hangout place, The Polo Club, is in danger of being demolished and its owners are planning to build a not-so-sosy mall in its place.  The ladies will join for...

SM CinExclusives  brings one of the most scariest horror flicks of the year, "The Bay."  From the producers of the remarkable horror films like "Paranormal Activities"  and "Insidious," The Bay" tells about the terrifying story of mysterious plague which devastates a small Maryland town on July 4, 2009.    Due to a government cover-up, no one knows about the horrific day — until now. 'Til one survivor lives to tell the bloody tale of the town. A reporter will dig into the details of the mysterious killings of almost 700 humans. Will she able to uncover the truth or her life will be put on peril instead?!  Check out the full trailer of the movie: "The Bay"  doesn't intend to frighten the viewers in an ordinary way. Rather, it uses a documentary way  of showing the audience how parasitic creatures can get the human lives! At the end of the movie, you may think “Could this really happen?"     The t...

The very first   Netizens' Choice Awards  has been launched by the collaboration of the three entertainment blogsites namely LionhearTV , Showbiznest , and Starmometer . And one of its major category is the Bloggers' Choice for the Most Favorite TV Station wherein the winner depends on the judgement of the board of bloggers.     Since the niche of this blog site is all about movies, CineMania  therefore is choosing Cinema One  as our top bet for this category.   Though Cinema One is exclusively only to Sky Cable, it's good to know that it is very popular local cable channel among the Filipinos. Though not all the people can avail Cinema One, it still manage to captivate the hearts of many viewers. Tell me who doesn't know about Cinema One?!   It's great that there is a channel which is solely dedicated to Pinoy films. With this TV station, people learn to value our very own made movies.  Cinema One lets the vie...

Hunk actor Alfred Vargas played the character of the "Father of Katipunan,"   Andres Bonifacio  via the movie "Supremo!" Yes, this is the very first time that Alfred portrayed the character of a Philippine hero. "Supremo"  narrates the life of this brave and one of the most-popular Pinoy heroes. To give you a glimpse of this movie, the story begins in Manila, year 1896. The cry for independence from the tyranny of Spain peals louder than ever. Andres Bonifacio, leader of the rebel movement the Katipunan, leads his men to war. Though ill-equipped and untried in the field of battle, the Katipuneros launch an offensive against a vastly superior Spanish military. What follows is a series of events that will test the nation’s brave sons, and an aftermath that will separate the genuine patriots from mere participants.  "Supremo"  is part of   SM Cinema Exclusive. Yup, the movie is exclusively shown ONLY in the different SM Cinemas n...

After “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang”, Erich Gonzales stars in another dark and gritty film by acclaimed director Richard Somes, “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” that will be screened during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival. Somes admitted that he loved Erich’s acting style, “I thought Erich really suited the lead character of Mariposa and I have already written the script to really suit her personality. The problem was, she became super busy because of her other commitments,” he said. The director who has worked with Erich thrice was surprised when the seasoned actress informed him that she has received the script and felt ecstatic to do the film. “We talked and she agreed to adjust her schedule to make room for Mariposa,” Somes said. In Mariposa, Erich will portray a ‘probinsiyana’ who ventures into the city to find her long lost sister. Somes said that this reunion would be fun and easy for both of them since he already knew what Erich is capable of. “Erich will portray...

What is a 40-year-old virgin supposed to do when she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her? Well, find a new man who she can trust and love of course! But this isn’t an easy task so who better to help her than her bff, who’s gay and full of bright ideas?  Sam Milby and Pokwang bring to life the comic story of Charles and Virgie in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love.” All three are excited in their first Star Magic collaboration and they say their episode has a lot of firsts. “It has a lot of firsts I think, this is my first time doing a movie with Pokwang. Hindi naman first time na katrabaho ko siya, we did a ‘Your Song’ a long time ago but it’s my first time being paired with her in a movie. Our story, yung story namin ni Pokwang very comedy talaga,” Sam shares. “I know it was Pokwang’s first time,  ako yung first kissing scene niya ever in a movie, so she’s a virgin in the movie and she’s a virgin in ...

Like the other artists involved in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love,” both Diether Ocampo and Maja Salvador were pleasantly surprised when they were asked to join the star-studded ensemble.  “It’s quite big I mean it took 20 years to put all of us together in one big project and for me it’s something, na putting a seal, seal na Star Magic, na ito well established and well respected management company,” Diether said. “Sobrang ano, ako kasali? Yung talagang kinikuwestiyon ko talaga kasi kasali ako. ‘Di ba ang laking project ng ‘24/7’ and para isali ka sa ganitong project, talagang nagtitiwala sila sayo,” Maja also shared. Diether described his and Maja’s episode in the movie as ‘started to be very light then it became kind of dark.’ Diet plays the role of Ken, a successful businessman who has a lot of personal issues. His views on love will be changed when Maja, who plays the role of his employee Barbara, helps ...

Check out this video Featurette of the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2"  entitled "Final Chapter."   Let's all watch this: In the video, the director and the cast talked about the ending of this world-wide phenomenal hit movie! The "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2″ is set to hit theaters worldwide on November 16, 2012.

Star Cinema Releases the full trailer of their All-Star romantic movie of the year. This is "24/7 in Love"  which is inline with Star Magic's 20TH anniversary. Here is the full trailer of "24/7 in Love."  Let's all watch this:  The film features 6 love teams: Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo; John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban; Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla; Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu; Diether Ocampo and Maja Salvador; Pokwang and Sam Milby. Also featured in the movie are child stars Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat together with ultimate heartthrob, Piolo Pascual and Kapuso host/comedian John Lapuz. "24/7 in Love"  is set to hit the theaters this coming November 21, 2012.

Star Cinema will bring us another exciting film this month. Well, after the success of "Suddenly It's Magic,"  which stars Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales, here comes "24/7 in Love." Check out the two cool movie posters of the said movie. Here they go:  The film features 6 love teams: Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo; John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban; Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla; Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu; Diether Ocampo and Maja Salvador; Pokwang and Sam Milby. Also in the movie are child stars Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat together with ultimate heartthrob, Piolo Pascual and Kapuso host/comedian John Lapus, who happens to be a Star Magic talent, too! The movie is under the direction of John-D Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz, Dado Lumibao, and Frasco Mortiz, “24/7 in Love” is scheduled to hit theaters nationwide on November 21, 2012.

Check out the teaser of the Cinema One Originals finalist "Slumber Party."  It features the hunk model-actor Markki Stroem playing for the first time a gay role. "Slumber Party"  is a satire comedy movie which spoofs the gay barkadas watching the 2010 Ms. Universe Pageant during the 'Major Major' moment of Ms. Venus Raj!     Here is the teaser:   

Thrills and excitement  await SM Cinema patrons as they unveiled the list of CinExclusive movies for October.  For this month, five movies are lined up to be featured in SM Cinema which includes the action-packed End of Watch on October 3, martial arts film Flying Swords of Dragon Gate on October 10, horror film VHS and Tim Burton’ animated movie Frankenweenie on October 17, with the latter being shown in both Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. Finally, with Halloween just around the corner, horror movie, The Apparition, will definitely give movie-goers a chill when it opens on October 24.  Opening October Are two action-filled movies, the first one is the movie End of Watch which opens on October 3. The movie is about two cops, Taylor (Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal) and Zavala (Michael Pena) who rish their lives patrolling the dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles and its impact on their lives as well as their families. On October 10, SM Cinema scree...

The Apparition is a supernatural thriller that tells the story of a young couple Kelly (Ashley Greene) and Ben (Sebastian Stan) who discovers that they are being haunted in their new home by a presence brought about by a university parapsychology experiment conducted years ago. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. In the midst of this horrifying struggle, they seek help from a supernatural expert, Patrick (Tom Felton), but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terror.  This 2012 horror flick was penned and directed by Todd Lincoln and stars Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, Tom Felton, Julianna Guill and Luke Pasqualino. 

  Kapuso primetime royalty Dingdong Dantes is very optimistic about the success of his upcoming horror film, "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronices," which will hit nationwide theatres beginning Wednesday, October 17. The movie, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti, is pioneering in its use of digital set extension via chroma key or "green screen" technology in all of its sequences.  The film, arguably the biggest horror film of 2012, is shot entirely in green screen and utilises a combination of live action footage and three-dimensional computer graphics (CG). In his rounds of radio promotions for the film starting with GMA's flagship radio stations DZBB (AM) and Barangay LS 97.1 (FM), Dantes expressed pride for his film, which took more than a year to create. "Very entertaining talaga yung pelikula.  Bukod sa pagiging isang horror film niya, nandun din ang action at comedy, at makikita mo rin sa pelikula yung true Filipino values pagdating sa pami...

Check out  the official movie poster of "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles." Here it goes: The movie which is led by the Kapuso actors Dingdong Dantes and Lovi Poe is now showing on the different theaters nationwide!

During the press conference of the upcoming horror film "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" the producers of the film confirmed reports that they have apparently spent close to P80million for its production.  Given the complexity of the film's effects, it is not unlikely that its total cost would reach close to the rumoured amount, explained the producers.  While the live action sequences were shot within just 28 days (still unusually longer than most local productions), the post-production stage took more than a year to complete. Starring Dingdong Dantes with Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez and Janice de Leon, the film by acclaimed director Erik Matti is produced by five different film companies: Reality Entertainment, Agostodos Pictures (owned by Dingdong Dantes), Reality Entertainment’s sister companies and post-production arms PostManila and Mothership and GMA Films. "Tiktik," which is poised to be the biggest and perhaps the most expensive horror movie of 2012, is the ...

The biggest, and perhaps the grandest, horror movie of the year, "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" opens in nationwide theatres today, October 17 and is expected to reap huge revenues at the box office. The Erik Matti film, starring Dingdong Dantes and Lovi Poe with Joey Marquez, Janice de Belen and LJ Reyes, took close to P80 million and more than a year to produce. Shot entirely in chroma key or "green screen technology," the movie features the seamless integration of live action footage and three-dimensional computer graphics (CG) created by approximately 40 Filipino computer graphics artists. The movie is produced by Reality Entertainment, Agostodos Pictures (owned by Dingdong Dantes), Reality Entertainment’s sister companies and post-production arms PostManila and Mothership and GMA Films. Dingdong plays Makoy, a devil-may-care guy who finds himself trapped in a situation that no person in his right mind would wish upon himself. When he comes to the...

Filmmaking is about taking risks, says Erik Matti, writer and director of the biggest horror adventure of 2012, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles. What else would you call the movie’s astronomical budget, the decision to shoot it entirely on green screen and have a bad boy character as the film’s main protagonist? The concept immediately appealed to lead actor Dingdong Dantes who is playing against type in this project. “Collaborating with Erik Matti and executive producer Dondon Monteverde allowed me to break out of the stereotype of my roles on TV and in the movies.” Dingdong plays Makoy, a devil-may-care guy who finds himself trapped in a situation that no person in his right mind would wish upon himself. When he comes to the province to reconcile with his estranged girlfriend Sonia (Lovi Poe), who is heavy with their firstborn, Dingdong’s character must device a way to keep his loved ones from safe and alive from an army of aswangs. “It is such an ambitious project ...

Star Cinema's wild comedy movie event of the year, "This Guy's In Love With You, Mare" will hit theaters nationwide this Wednesday (October 10). Under the direction of box-office director Wenn V. Deramas, "This Guy's In Love With You, Mare" is topbilled by the comedy box-office trio of Philippine cinema--box-office queen Toni Gonzaga, box-office Comedy leading man Luis Manzano, and unkabogable box-office goddess Vice Ganda. According to Luis, their film tackles a simple yet complicated theme that will surely delight the moviegoers. "Yung character ko dito na si Mike, nagkataon na involved in colourful relationships. Minahal niya si Lester (Vice) at nagkataong nahulog din ang loob niya kay Gemma (Toni)," said Luis. "Our movie is about love, truthfulness, and different kinds of relationships." Toni, meanwhile, feels proud with her first team-up with Luis, Vice, and Direk Wenn. "Pinapangako po namin sa inyo na t...

Thai Heartthrob Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales pair for the first time in the very exciting Star Cinema romance-comedy film "Suddenly It's Magic."   Here is the making of the said movie. Let's all watch this: "Suddenly It's Magic" is set to hit the theaters this coming October 31, 2012!

Check out the official movie poster of the upcoming Star Cinema and Viva Films comedy film " This Guy’s In Love with U, Mare!" Here it goes:   The movie stars Vice Ganda, Luis Manzano, and Toni Gonzaga. This is under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas.  Also in the movie are Carla Martinez, Buboy Garovillo, IC Mendoza, Manuel Chua, DJ Durano, Eagle Riggs, Tessie Tomas, Ricci Chan, Lassie Marquez, Ricky Rivero, Edgar Mortiz and Gladys Reyes. “This Guy’s In Love with U, Mare!”  is set to hit theaters nationwide on October 10, 2012.

Vice Ganda and Direk Wenn Deramas once more collaborate to give us another sure hit movie. This is “T his Guy’s In Love with You Mare.” In the said movie, Vice Ganda is joined by Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga.  Here is the full trailer of “ This Guy’s In Love with You Mare.” Let's check this out: One year after giving us the all time highest-grossing Pinoy movie in history — ”The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin , Vice Ganda, Direk Wenn, Star Cinema and Viva Films once more reunited for another comedy film that is set to break the box-office record!  What can you say about this new movie?! Do you think if can break the record created by  Praybeyt Benjamin ? We'll wait and see!

Here is the full movie trailer of the newest Mainstream-Indie ( MaIndie ) film "Biktima." Let's all watch this: Under the direction of RD Alba, the movie stars Cesar Montano, Mercedez Cabral, and Angel Aquino.

Another mainstream-indie (MaIndie) movie opens today, September 19, 2012 which stars Cesar Montano, Mercedez Cabral, and Angel Aquino. This is "Biktima" which is now starting to hit the theaters nationwide. The movie combines action, drama, and suspense thriller. The story focus on the ill-effect of terrorism with a twist of family conflict. Here is the official poster of the said film.   The movie is under the direction of RD Alba who took up a Hollywood course in Canada.

Have you had your own aswang experience?! Or do you already encountered aswang in real life?! Well, if your answers are yes, then prepare yourself and share it with us! "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" is now conducting a video contest called " Tell Your Aswang Story". Here are the details of the contest: A cash prize of Php50,000 awaits the grand winner! The 2nd and the 3rd prize winners will also receive Php30,000 and Php10,000 respectively. Deadline of submitting the entries is on September 22, 2012 . "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" is an upcoming horror flick starring Dingdong Dantes and Lovi Poe which is set to hit the theaters on October 17, 2012! Another must-see horror film with a touch of adventure equipped with hi-tech effects!

The new trailer of the final installment of the Twilight Saga, ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2′ has been released. Once more, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner lead the exciting epic finale of their vampire-werewolf film. Here is the said new trailer. Let's all watch this: Under the direction of Bill Condon, the movie also starts Kellan Lutz, Billy Burke, Dakota Fanning, Jackson Rathbone, Anna Kendrick, Maggie Grace, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Michael Sheen, Nikki Reed, Elizabeth Reaser, Lee Pace, and Mackenzie Foy. It will hit the theater this coming November 16, 2012.

Here is the full trailer of Star Cinema's newest offering, "The Mistress." "The Mistress" is a four-sided love story starring John Lloyd Cruz, Hilda Koronel, Ronaldo Valdez, and Bea Alonzo. The movie is under the direction of Olivia M. Lamasan. It is set to hit the theater this Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the classic by Ishmael Bernal, the restore version of the film “Himala” will have its world premiere at the prestigious 69th Venice International Film Festival that begun on August 29 and will run until September 8 at the Venice Lido. Along with other restored classics, the 1982 film starring Nora Aunor will be screened in the program titled “Venizia Classici”. The restored High-Definition version of the film is also slated for release close to the end of the year in local cinemas. “We are planning to re-release it theatrically, on pay TV and cable as well as on DVD. We have big plans for it,” said Leo Katigbak, head of ABS-CBN Film Archives Meanwhile, the team is working on another classic “Oro, Plata, Mata”, and some Star Cinema films like Olivia Lamasan’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Madrasta”; Laurice Guillen’s “Tanging Yaman”; Rory Quintos’ “Anak”; Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s “Bagong Buwan”; and Chito Roño’s “Dekada ’70.”

Today’s the day that Amorosa: The Revenge—the newest offering from Skylight Films, will begin its reign of terror in theaters. Brought to you by the same group behind the box-office smash Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang, this movie is not your usual horror flick. Its lead actress, Angel Aquino, realized as much when she reported for work on her first day of filming. Although this movie marked her first foray into the horror genre, she didn’t expect to be challenged by her role as Rosa. Rosa is the mother of two boys named Amiel and Rommel (played by Martin del Rosario and Enrique Gil, respectively), and since she is also a mother in real life, Angel thought it would be easy to bring Rosa to life onscreen. “I thought it would be natural for me, pero nung nandun ako ang hirap, lalo na when we were filming a particularly emotional scene. Muntik ko nang hindi kayanin. I even tried to convince our writers to change the scene pero in the end I managed to do it naman. Dahil sa Amorosa: The Reve...

Jun Robles Lana’s critically-acclaimed first independent film “Bwakaw” is set to be released by Star Cinema in cinemas nationwide on September 5 (Wednesday). Rated ‘A’ by the Cinema Evalution Board (CEB), “Bwakaw” is a drama-comedy about growing old, and everyone's fear of growing old alone. It shares the life of Rene, played by veteran actor-director Eddie Garcia, a 75-year-old man who thinks that at his age it is too late for love, even companionship, and that all there is to look forward to is death. But Rene’s life suddenly turns around when a stray dog named “Bwakaw”—a Filipino street slang for greedy—suddenly teaches him a lesson about life. Distributed by Star Cinema, “Bwakaw” made headlines recently as it earned nods from globally renowned movie fests including the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival. It was also awarded at the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival with Best Actor (for Eddie), Audience Choice, and Netpac Awards in the Direct...

Skylight Films and Star Cinema once more bring us another horror movie this year. After we witnessed the horror and terror brought to us by "Corazon Ang Unang Aswang" last March, here come another breed of horror film with a different twist. Let's get to know how the movie was conceptualized and see some behind the scene footage. Here is the making of "Amorosa:" "Amorosa" The Revenge" starring Ms. Angel Aquino, Empress, Ejay Falcon, Martin Del Rosario, and Enrique Gil will hit the theater this coming August 29, 2012.

You can run, but you can’t hide. No matter where you go, Amorosa: The Revenge will find you when it hits theaters in a few days. Brought to you by Skylight Films—the maindie (mainstream indie) film arm of Star Cinema and the same group behind the successful Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang—this movie will give audiences plenty to scream about. To hear the cast tell it, a lot of screaming went into the making of this movie. Actress/TV host Angel Aquino, who makes her horror film debut in Amorosa: The Revenge as doting mother Rosa, admits that she was constantly fighting her fear while shooting. “I used my imagination a lot. So kung ano man yung instructions sa akin ni Direk Topel [Lee], na-i-imagine ko na totoo talaga. Kunyari sasabihin niya sa akin na merong multo sa likod ko, hindi na talaga ako lilingon, kasi na-i-magine ko nga na meron talaga. Minsan tinatanong ko si Direk kung bakit pa niya kailangan sabihin sa akin yun kasi madali akong matakot.” Angel adds the spooky atmosphere on t...

When Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang hit theaters earlier this year, it was billed as a Skylight Films production distributed by Star Cinema. People were puzzled. They were familiar with the latter, but the former was alien to them. So at the time, the question on their minds was, “What is Skylight Films?” According to Star Cinema’s Enrico Santos, Skylight Films is the newest unit in ABS-CBN Films. It was established sometime last year, but only started actively making movies this year. “It is the network’s ‘maindie’ or ‘mainstream-indie’ film unit. It’s not a label of Star Cinema. We don’t do the kinds of movies that Star Cinema makes, like yung mga family dramas. Ours have more edge. They’re not as experimental as the indie films made for Cinemalaya, but they’re indie pa rin, although we do try to cater to and entertain mainstream sensibilities.” Enrico says Skylight Films projects are indie in the sense that they use the same equipment indie filmmakers use. “Actually, we were one of ...