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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 ...

Star Cinema and Skylight Films once more bring us another horror flick this year. It is "Amorosa: The Revenge." This exciting horror movie stars Angel Aquino, Enrique Gil, Martin del Rosario, Empress and Xyriel Manabat. Inline with this, the official movie poster of the said movie has been released. And here how it goes: The movie also stars Carlo Aquino, Franco Daza, Lloyd Samartino, Nico Antonio and Nanding Josef, and under the direction of Topel Lee, the director of the previous hit horror movie  “Ouija.” “Amorosa: The Revenge” is set to hit the theaters this coming August 29, 2012.

Star Cinema marks the 10th anniversary of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz’s love team via “The Mistress,” the onscreen couple’s first-ever ‘mature film’ which will be shown on theaters nationwide on September 12 (Wednesday). According to Bea, she considers “The Mistress” as a milestone project and a grand celebration for her and John Lloyd. “Nakakatuwa kasi ang layo na ng narating nung relasyon namin bilang magkatrabaho. Isang dekada na,” said Bea. “Honestly, bawat project ay iniisip namin baka last na, kagaya ng ‘One More Chance’ at ‘Miss You Like Crazy,’ pero hindi. Kaya sobra po talaga ang pasasalamat namin sa mga naniwala at sumusuporta sa amin sa loob ng 10 taon.” After a decade of working together, Bea is still amazed with John Lloyd’s talent. “Hanggang ngayon, napapatulala pa rin ako kung pano niya dinideliver ang roles niya, he’s such a good actor. Everytime na magkatrabaho kami ni Lloydi parang may sense of familiarity ka yet it’s always refreshing kasi palagi siyang may bin...

One of the veteran actress of the country returns to showbiz via Star Cinema's upcoming heavy drama and controversial film , "The Mistress." Love-at-first-sight kung ituring ng multi-awarded actress na si Hilda Koronel ang nangyari nang tanggapin niya ang pinakapinananabikan at kauna-unahang ‘mature’ film nila John Lloyd Cruz at Bea Alonzo na “The Mistress,” na ipalalabas na sa mga sinehan nationwide sa September 12 (Miyekules). Ang “The Mistress” ay engrandeng pagdiriwang ng Star Cinema ng 10th anniversary ng love team nila John Lloyd at Bea. “This is the first time after six years that I accepted a movie offer. Yes, I have received a lot of offers over the years in the US but I have turned them all down,” kuwento ni Hilda na matagal nang naninirahan sa California kasama ang kanyang non-showbiz husband. “Sa akin, first priority ko kasi palagi ay ‘yung script. At first draft pa lang ng script ng “The Mistress,” minahal ko na siya.” Ayon sa beteranang aktres na sumikat...

After playing the father of "Betty La Fea" in the TV series, Ronaldo Valdez now portrays the benefactor of Bea Alonzo in the upcoming controversial Star Cinema movie. Kontrobersyal ang love story na kasasangkutan ng highly-acclaimed actor na si Ronaldo Valdez sa pinakaaabangan at kauna-unahang 'mature' film nina Bea Alonzo at John Lloyd Cruz mula sa Star Cinema, ang "The Mistress," kung saan gaganap siya bilang 'benefactor' ni Bea. Ang "The Mistress ay ipalalabas na sa mga sinehan nationwide sa September 12, 2012. "Nung mabasa ko 'yung script at malaman ko 'yung role ko bilang si Rico ang mature benefactor ni Sari (Bea), na-excite ako kaya pumayag agad ako, aniya." "Kinilig ako kasi it’s a love story of two people na nagkataon 'yung isa younger at 'yung isa older tapos at nagkataon din na meron nang pamilya si Rico." Ayon kay Ronaldo, malaking hamon para sa kanya ang "The Mistress," ang engranden...

This year, another "Aswang" movie is set to hit the theaters! Regal Entertainment and GMA Films brought us "TikTik: The Aswang Chronicles." The movie is led by the Kapuso hunk actor Dingdong Dantes and today's dubbed as horror queen Lovi Poe.   Inline with this, the full director's cut trailer of the said movie has been released. Here it goes: This exciting horror flick opens on cinemas this coming October 17, 2012!

Today's hottest and most in-demand loveteam Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona mark their first bigscreen team-up via the GMA Films offering Just One Summer. This August, Julie Anne and Elmo offer a wonderful love story filled with romantic threads that will surely encapsulate the true power of love, directed by Mac Alejandre. This romantic movie tells about the story of Nyel and Beto who find love during one fateful summer. In the story, Elmo Magalona portrays the role of Daniel “Nyel” Cuaresma Jr., a rich boy who dreams of becoming a doctor while Julie Anne San Jose breaths to life the character of Maria Bettina “Beto” Reyes Salazar, a young lass who finds various honest ways to finance her college education. As Nyel prepares his requirements for a college education abroad, one thing is missing -- a parental consent from his father, Dan (Joel Torre). Ever since, Nyel disliked his father for leaving their family to go back to the province and take care of the farm. His d...

GMA Films' romantic movie offering of the year just had its successful premiere night, Monday, August 13 at the Cinema 9 of SM Megamall. The main stars of  the movie "Just One Summer" namely Elmo Magallona and Julie Anne San Jose walked on the red carpet. Also present in the event are the movie director Mac Alejandre; the cast members Ms. Alice Dixson, Buboy Garovillo, Lexi Fernandez, and Sef Cadayona; and GMA Films head Ms. Annet Gozon. Here are some of the still photos during the inspiring romantic night: This is Elmo and Julie Anne's First Lead Movie as a Love Team JuliElmo Fans were Screaming as the Tandem Walked the Red Carpet The Lead Cast of the Movie A Cheer for a Successful Movie of the Year! Ms. Annet Gozon Showed Her Support Buboy and Alice Portrayed the Parents of Julie Anne and Elmo in the Movie Julie Anne and Elmo on the Spotlight Other Cast Members Walked the Red Carpet JuliElmo Fans Supported Them All-Throughout t...

Star Cinema and Skylight Film bring another horror flick this month. This is "Amorosa" which will hit the theaters this coming August 29, 2012! Inline with this, the official trailer of "Amorosa" has been released. Let's all watch this: The movie stars Angel Aquino, Enrique Gil, Martin Del Rosario, Empress, and Xyriel Anne Manabat! Skylight Film is also the film outfit which brought out "Corazon Ang Unang Aswang!" 

"The Reunion" is an upcoming barkada movie offering from Star Cinema. It features the country's young heartthrobs namely Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Kean Cipriano, and Xian Lim together with their respective leading ladies namely Jessy Mendiola, Bangs Garcia, Megan Young, and Julia Montes.  Here is the full trailer of the said exciting film. Let's all watch this: "The Reunion" is set to hit the theaters this coming August 15, 2012! Two thumbs up to this cool movie!

The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has released the official list of nominees for the 30th Luna Awards (2012). The awards will be taking place this coming August 26, 2012 at the Quezon City Sports Club. Here is the complete list of nominees. Let's check them out: Best Director Ruel S. Bayani (No Other Woman) Joyce Bernal (Segunda Mano) Jade Castro (Zombanding: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington) Paul Soriano (Thelma) Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story director Best Actor Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano) Martin Escudero (Zombading) Jeorge E.R. Estregan (Manila Kingpin) Derek Ramsay (No Other Woman) Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. (Panday 2) Best Actress KC Concepcion (Forever and a Day) Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae sa Septic Tank) Lovi Poe (My Neighbor’s Wife) Maja Salvador (Thelma) Maricel Soriano (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) Best Supporting Actor Roderick Paulate (Zombading) John Regala (Manila Kingpin) John Regala (Zombading) Jericho Rosales (Yesterday, Today and Tomorro...

Check out the official movie poster of "Bayani Ang Tatay Ko..." This is an indie film which is also an official entry to the 2nd PNP Film Festival. Here it goes: "Bayani Ang Tatay Ko"  stars the comedian Bayani Agbayani and childstar Yogo Singh. Yogo is the child actor who played as the young Coco Martin in "Walang Hanggan"  and led the fantaserye "Wako Wako."   The movie offers an inspiring family-oriented values at the same time, honors the law enforcers of the country. A successful red carpet premiere on the said movie took place last Sunday, August 5, 2012 in SM North EDSA Cinema 5. To know more about this movie as well as a synopsis of the story, click this link . Thumbs up to this movie!

Nowadays, it's very rare to see a movie which offers a family-oriented values and leave principles in life to the hearts of many viewers. Thanks that M&N Films came up with an indie movie which didn't only gives family values but also honors the law enforcers. And it brings together two promising stars of the country playing the characters of father and son. The comedian Bayani Agbayani and the child wonder Yogo Singh lead the inspiring indie film "Bayani Ang Tatay Ko." Bayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. Below are some of the behind the scene photos of Bayani and Yogo portraying their respective characters: Talking about the story, one morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an inf...

"The Reunion" is an upcoming Barkada movie from Star Cinema which stars Enrique Gil, Kean Cipriano, Enchong Dee, and Xian Lim. It is a movie tribute to the legendary Pinoy band Eraserheads. Three movie posters were released for this said exciting movie. And here they are: "The Reunion" also stars Matt Evans, Bangs Garcia, Megan Young, Jessy Mendiola, and Julia Montes. The movie is set to hit the theaters this coming August 15, 2012. Cool!

Chito Roño's latest thriller master piece, "The Healing" has already raked P80 million at the box office in its first week alone. Despite the continuous heavy rains and the film's restricted rating from the MTRCB, countless moviegoers braved the flooded roads to witness the one-of-a-kind suspense-horror flick that kicks-off the grand celebration of the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos’ 50th anniversary in showbusiness. Aside from its regular screening in 145 theaters nationwide, "The Healing" is also being shown in cinemas overseas including North America, Guam, Canada, and Papua New Guinea. Under the production of Star Cinema, "The Healing" was given the highest grade of “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). Also included in powerhouse cast of "The Healing" are Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi B...

Check  out the official list of winners of this year's Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival: NEW BREED CATEGORY Best Film: “Diablo” Special Jury Prize: “Requime” Audience Choice: “Ang Nawawala” Best Director: Mes de Guzman “Diablo” Best Actress: Ama Quiambao, “Diablo” Best Actor: Kristoffer King, “Oros” Best Supporting Actress: Anita Linda, “Santa Niña” Best Supporting Actor: Joross Gamboa, “Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino” Best Screenplay: Rody Vera, “Requime” Best Cinematography: Tristan Salas, “Diablo” Best Production Design: Benjamin Payumo, “Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino” Best Editing: John Wong and Rona delos Reyes, “The Animals” Best Original Music Score: Mikey Amistoso, Diego Mapa, and Jazz Nicolas, “Ang Nawawala” Best Sound Recording: Albert Michael Idioma, “Aparisyon” NETPAC Awardee: “Diablo” DIRECTOR’S SHOWCASE CATEGORY Best Film: “Posas” Special Jury Prize: “Kamera Obskura” Audience Choice: “Bwakaw” Best Director...