Saturday, 19 May 2012
SIKRETO SA TAGUMPAY NINA ANGELINE AT DANIEL, ILALANTAD SA “SIR”
“ASAP 2012” MAGPAPASIKLAB NG ALL-STAR PARTY NGAYONG LINGGO
Aapaw ng kilig at saya sa ASAP centerstage sa pinakapinananabikang pagbabalik-Pilipinas ng Rockoustic Heartthrob na si Sam Milby; sa makapigil-hiningang dance number na inihanda ng ilan sa pinakatinitiliang leading men sa bansa na sina Enchong Dee at Gerald Anderson; at sa espesyal na sorpresang inihanda para sa kani-kanilang fans ng iba pang Kapamilya heartthrobs na sina Xian Lim, JM de Guzman, at Jake Cuenca; at ng summer hotties na sina Cristine Reyes, Megan Young, at Bangs Garcia.
Dadagdag naman sa 'kilig treat' ang duet performances ng Primetime Bida love teams na sina Ella Cruz at Paul Salas ng "Aryana," Kathryn Bernardo at Khalil Ramos ng "Princess and I," at sina Jericho Rosales kasama si Maricar Reyes at Piolo Pascual kasama si Cristine ng teleseryeng "Dahil sa Pag-Ibig."
World-class talent naman ang ipamamalas ni Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano sa panibagong kuwento ng inspirasyon para sa TV viewers sa 'With Love, Gary V;' habang bagong music trend naman ang ipauuso ng Ultimate Multimedia Star na si Toni Gonzaga sa bagong "ASAP 2012" segment na 'T-Zone.'
Bibida naman sa isang makatindig-balahibong concert spectacle ang "ASAP 2012" mainstays na sina Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, KC Concepcion, Nikki Gil, Yeng Constantino, Bryan Termulo, Anja Aguilar, at ASAP Sessionistas. Kapwa nakamamanghang production numbers din ang hatid ngayong Linggo ng ASAP Pinoy Champ na si Angeline Quinto sa kanyang 'Angeline on Q' segment; at nina Erik Santos, Arnel Pineda, Jed Madela, Bugoy Drilon, Kean Cipriano, at Paolo Valenciano sa 'A-Tunes.'
Samantala, tunay na kaabang-abang ang panibangong dance showdown ng supahdancers na sina Enchong, Empress, Maja Salvador, Iya Villania, Sam Concepcion, Rayver Cruz, at Robi Domingo sa ASAP dancefloor para sa 'ASAP Supahdance.'
Makisaya sa 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show na "ASAP 2012" ngayong Linggo, 1:00 ng hapon sa ABS-CBN. Para sa updates, pictures at tsansang maka-hang out nang live ang stars ng ASAP Chill-Out, bumisita lamang sa http://asap.abs-cbn.com, sundan ang @ASAPOFFICIAL sa Twitter, o i-'like' ang http://facebook.com/asapofficial. By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon
Annabelle Rama to Run as Cebu Congresswoman in 2013 Election
Annabelle Rama to Run as Cebu Congresswoman in 2013 Election
With the successful political careers of controversial and colorful personalities like Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Lito Lapid, Angelika Jones, Manny Pacquiao, Alma Moreno, etc., guess who just recently decided to follow their steps? Yes, it's Annabelle Rama.
The controversial talent manager announces that she is eyeing a congressional seat in North District of Cebu next year.
"I'm running for congresswoman of Cebu,” she said on Twitter.
Indeed, Politics - it's more fun in the Philippines.
Survivor US Season 25 is called ‘Survivor 25: Philippines’
Survivor US Season 25 is called ‘Survivor 25: Philippines’
The 25th season of the original hit US reality series “Survivor” which was shot in the beautiful Caramoan Islands of the Philippines will be called “Survivor 25: Philippines”.
Watch the trailer here:
Survivor US Season 25 is called ‘Survivor 25: Philippines’ Trailer
Survivor US Season 25 is called ‘Survivor 25: Philippines’ Trailer
The 25th season of the original hit US reality series “Survivor” which was shot in the beautiful Caramoan Islands of the Philippines will be called “Survivor 25: Philippines”.
Watch the trailer here:
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‘Pare & Pare’ with Ogie Alcasid and Michael V Premieres this Sunday
‘Pare & Pare’ with Ogie Alcasid and Michael V Premieres this Sunday
The much awaited comedy-musical-talk show of Ogie Alcasid and Michael V is set to premiere this Sunday on GMA-7.
Simula na ngayong Linggo (May 20) ang tambalan nina multi-awarded singer at songwriter OGIE ALCASID at three-time Asian TV Best Comedy Actor MICHAEL V. sa pinakabagong comedy-musical-talk show ng Kapuso Network, ang PARE & PARE!
Para sa pilot episode nito, ang talentadong tandem ng real-life mag-kumpare na sina Ogie at Bitoy ay maghahatid ng Pinoy-flavored humor sa kanilang interview sa feisty celebrity mom at talent manager na si ANNABELLE RAMA. Ano nga ba ang qualities na hinahanap niya sa isang kaaway? Alamin din kung ano naman ang maaaring gawin ng kaaway niyang gustong makipagbati sa kanya.
Makakasama rin nina Pareng Ogie at Pareng Bitoy ang batikang broadcaster at host ng Imbestigador na si MIKE ENRIQUEZ dahil siya ay iimbestigahan ng dalawa! Paano nga ba naimbento ng TV anchor ang kaniyang signature na boses? Ilalabas din nila ang katotohanan kung sino nga ba si “baby” sa buhay ng “Imbestigador ng Bayan.”
Maririnig din ang tinig ng Asia’s songbird, REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID, para sa isang special musical number. Hahamunin din nila si Regine na i- set ang record sa “Happy Birthday Challenge.”
Ang kanilang sweet and sour na komentaryo sa pang-araw-araw na buhay, ihahayag din nina Pareng Ogie at Pareng Bitoy sa kanilang stand-up “The Week In Review” opening.
Makikilala na rin ang dalawang astig na expert sa pagbibigay ng tips, sina Barako Mama at Barako Papa. Ibabahagi nila ang kanilang galing sa pagtatali ng necktie at bow tie sa “Barako Tips.”
Isang masayang kantahan naman ang huling hirit nina Pareng Ogie at Pareng Bitoy kasama sina Regine, Mel Villena, at ang AMP band.
Abangan ang lahat ng kasayahang ito ngayong Linggo, May 20, sa PARE & PARE, 8:30 ng gabi, pagkatapos ng iBilib sa Sunday Grande ng GMA.
Ian Somerhalder Joins Penshoppe ‘All Stars’ Line Up
Ian Somerhalder Joins Penshoppe ‘All Stars’ Line Up
It is confirmed!
Popular Hollywood actor Ian Somerhalder, who plays the dashing vampire Damon Salvatore in the hit show “The Vampire Diaries” is now somewhere mid-flight on his way to Manila.
This piece of good news was relayed to Showbiznest by PR Asia Worldwide’s lead publicist, Joyce A. Ramirez in an official statement:
We are pleased to confirm that actor Ian Somerhalder has accepted our offer and is now (officially) part of PENSHOPPE “All Stars.”
“Ian is now en route to Manila, Philippines joining the all star cast of Team PENSHOPPE.”
“PENSHOPPE is very excited to work with Ian and our team is doing everything to make this a truly memorable visit for him. He will be staying in the Philippines for a week to shoot his campaign at an environmental-friendly resort as well as participate in a press conference to be held in Manila.”
“Hopefully, Ian gets a chance to meet his adoring Filipino fans who have supported him in The Vampire Diaries for the last two top rating seasons. Fans can also look forward to as Ian visits a flagship PENSHOPPE store.”
The popular TV star now joins a stellar list of leading men for PENSHOPPE including Ed Westwick (who plays Chuck Bass in the popular series Gossip Girl), Thai superstar Mario Maurer (now in the Philippines shooting his first Filipino film under Star Cinema called ‘Suddenly Its Magic’) and A-list Hollywood movie star Zac Efron (star of High School Musical series, whose recent film ‘The Lucky One’ registered box office returns of more than U$76 Million worldwide).
For this special assignment, PENSHOPPE has once again secured the expertise of Hollywood A-List photographer, Darren Tieste, author of ‘The Beauty Book’ featuring some of the world’s biggest stars led by actress Scarlett Johansson on the cover to shoot the actor’s 2012/13 campaign for the leading local apparel brand.
Ian currently stars in the CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” opposite Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev. The show is returning for its third season in mid-September 2012. Based on the books by L.J. Smith the show centers around Elena Gilber, a high school girl torn between two vampire brothers. He plays Damon Salvatore, the elder and far more dangerous of the two brothers who share a long and bitter history.
The first season of the show premiered to the CW’s highest ratings and won the 2010 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite New TV Drama.” Ian won the 2010 Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Villain” for his portrayal of Damon on the show. At the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, “The Vampire Diaries” was the winner for the Choice Sci-Fi TV Show.
Ian is also well known for his role as ‘Boone’ on J.J. Abrams’ critically acclaimed drama “Lost” (aired regionally on AXN Asia) from 2004 to 2010. Ian won the 2005 SAG Award as part of “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series” and “Lost” won the 2005 Emmy Award for “Best Television Series – Drama.” The show was also nominated for the 2004 Golden Globe Award and the 2004 People’s Choice Award. He later returned to the show for it’s final season in 2010.
It is the actor’s first trip to the Philippines.
OTHER NOTABLE WORKS:
Ian recently starred in the Sci Fi Channel’s TV movie “Lost City Raiders” opposite James Brolin. “Lost City Raiders” premiered to record ratings and was the Sci Fi Channel’s 5th watched movie event of 2008. He also starred in the Hallmark Channel’s miniseries “Marco Polo” where he played the title character of Marco Polo opposite Brian Dennehy and B.D Wong. Written by Ron Hutchinson, the film traces the Venetian adventurer’s journey to Mongolia where he was an envoy to the court of Kublai Khan.
His other film credits include starring in Ellen Kanor‘s “The Wake” opposite Bijou Phillips; Aaron Wiederspahn‘s “Sensation of Sight” opposite David Strathairn and Jane Adams; Jim Sonzero‘s “Pulse” opposite Kristen Bell and Christina Milian; Roger Avary‘s “The Rules of Attraction” opposite James Van Der Beek, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue and Jessica Biel; Irwin Winkler‘s “Life as a House” opposite Hayden Christensen, Kevin Kline and Kristen Scott Thomas; Martin Guigui‘s “Changing Hearts” opposite Lauren Holly and Faye Dunaway; and Tony Giglio‘s “In Enemy Hands” opposite William H. Macy, Jeremy Sisto, and Scott Caan.
On stage, Ian starred Off Broadway in Trip Cullman‘s ensemble, “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” an “unauthorized parody” that follows the travails of “Charlie Brown,” America’s most hapless cartoon character, all grown up. The spoof of the Charles Schulz comic strip “Peanuts” follows the original gang a decade later as their beloved beagle companion dies. Ian co-starred with Eddie Kaye Thomas, Eliza Dushku, America Ferrera, Ari Gaynor, Logan Marshall-Green, Keith Nobbs and Kelli Garner.
Meanwhile his other television credits includes HBO’s “Tell Me You Love Me”, the made for TV movie “Anatomy of a Hate Crime,” “CSI” , “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Smallville” and WB’s “Young Americans.
He currently resides in between Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles.
New “Amazing Spider-Man” Footage to be Shown with “Men in Black 3”
New “Amazing Spider-Man” Footage to be Shown with “Men in Black 3”
Columbia Pictures has just announced that a never-before-seen footage from The Amazing Spider-Man™ will be shown as an added attraction to Men In Black 3 when it opens across the Philippines on Wednesday, May 23 in Digital 3D and regular theaters.
One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in The Amazing Spider-Man™. Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field.
The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the film in association with Marvel Entertainment for Columbia.
The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Opening across the Philippines on June 29 in 3D and regular theatres, “The Amazing Spider-Man” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.
Wako Wako Will Grant Wishes at the Glorietta 5 Atrium
Wako Wako Will Grant Wishes at the Glorietta 5 Atrium
All the wishes that were sent to Wako Wako through the “Dear Wako, ano ang wish mo?” promo will be granted.
Dreams will come true at Glorietta 5 Atrium this Saturday, (May 19, 2012) at 3 pm. The promo ended last May 11 and the chosen wishes will finally be granted.
Coming with Wako Wako are co-stars Liezl Garcia, Franco Daza, Gladys Reyes and Vandolph Quizon. Aside from the granting of wishes, there will also be exciting performances. Ryan Bang and Melai Cantiveros will join the fun.
Wako Wako went to Davao last week, but our little cute hero is determined to spread more fun.
On the other hand, don’t miss the near ending of the show we loved so much, Wako Wako, Monday to Friday, after PBB Teen Edition 4: Uber 2012.
Joining in the fun in Glorietta 5 are the cast of Luv U, Miles ocampo, Marco Gamboa, Kiray Celis, Igiboy Flores, CJ Navato, Angeli Gonzales and Rhap Salazar. They will not just bring happiness to our Kapamilyas there but will also promote their 2nd Season of Luv U.
Don’t miss this chance to be with your favorite stars, Kapamilya!
Tommy Lee Jones Harbors a Deep Secret in “Men in Black 3”
Tommy Lee Jones Harbors a Deep Secret in “Men in Black 3”
One of the most acclaimed and accomplished actors ever in Hollywood, Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones brings a distinct character to his every film. Now, he returns to the big screen as the stern Agent K in Columbia Pictures' 3D sci-fi adventure comedy “Men In Black 3.”
In the film, Agents J (Will Smith) and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.
“The relationship between J and K has been both contentious and affectionate at the same time throughout the movies,” says Tommy Lee Jones, who again dons the suit and shades.
Jones was enthusiastic about playing the gruff Agent K. He says, “Any time you go to work with Will Smith is going to be a happy day, and Will and director Barry Sonnenfeld together make it an even happier day. They are wonderful people to work with.”
The story of “Men In Black 3” takes the filmmakers back – back to the characters’ origins, back to the key moments of their relationship, to focus on the key elements that have kept them at arms’ length from each other for 15 years – and looked for ways to resolve the conflict. The answer came in sending Agent J back – back in time.
“At the beginning of the movie, J and K are still partners – but they haven’t learned much about each other in all their time together,” says producer Walter F. Parkes. “In fact, at the very beginning of the story, the character of Men In Black chief, Zed, has recently died and K gives a eulogy that provides no information whatsoever about him. This despite the fact that Zed was supposedly his best friend for 45 years. It makes J think, after all these years, what do I really know about the guy sitting next to me? That is the foundation for our story, and it coincides with the escape of an alien, Boris the Animal, that K put away 40 years earlier, in 1969 – and he’s coming back for some kind of payback on K.”
Some kind of payback, indeed: Boris jumps back in time to 1969 and kills K. No one in 2012 has any memory that K wasn’t murdered 40 years earlier – no one except J, who is wondering what happened to his partner. To save K, J follows Boris back into the past – and as he does, he sees an opportunity to learn more about his partner. “J sees saving K as a great opportunity to learn secrets about K – he thinks he’ll find out why K is so grumpy and reserved,” concludes Sonnenfeld.
Opening across the Philippines on May 23 in 3D and regular theaters, “Men in Black 3” will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit http://www.columbiapictures.com.ph for trailers, exclusive content and free downloads. Like us at www.Facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH and join our fan contests.
Party Pilipinas “PPTV” this Sunday!
Party Pilipinas “PPTV” this Sunday!
Do you always feel like somebody’s watching you? Worry no more this Sunday because all eyes will surely be on Party Pilipinas PPTV!
Resident divas Jaya, Kyla, Rachelle Ann Go, La Diva, Frencheska Farr, and Julie Anne San Jose will set the bar higher as they collaborate with the country’s top music masters to deliver renditions you never thought possible on “VOX Supreme Edition”.
Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Dennis Trillo, Gian Magdangal, Mark Bautista, Jay Perillo, and Elmo Magalona exude Pinoy Rock vibe as they perform the hits of OPM pride, Rivermaya.
Watch out for a special sneak preview of GMA’s first ever multi-generational drama “Luna Blanca” top billed by child wonders Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey in the first generation; Tween stars Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene in the second generation; and top leading ladies Ms Heart Evangelista, Bianca King in the third generation. Raymart Santiago will also join in the special presentation.
Mark Herras, Kris Bernal, and the whole crew groove to David Guetta hits on “Sayaw Pilipinas”, while Tween stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, Derrick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez, Joyce Ching, Kristoffer Martin, Louise Delos Reyes, and Alden Richards take charge of “Dance Combi”.
GMA’s Afternoon Prime and Telebabad Prime princesses Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Jennylyn Mercado, Glaiza De Castro, Bianca King, and Sarah Lahbati join forces for a sexy, sultry, hot number.
Dennis Trillo lets you in on a special music treat for his birthday; while fellow celebrant Rochelle Pangilinan takes control of the dance floor.
Step inside Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona’s little world where teen love stories end with a “happily ever after” on “Juliemo”. The kilig vibe is carried on by the “Keso Boys” as they sing current boy band hits that will surely melt every Keso girl’s heart.
Party Pilipinas PPTV airs this Sunday, May 20, on GMA.
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TV5 Partners with World’s No. 1 Weather News Service
TV5 Partners with World’s No. 1 Weather News Service
CIGNAL, the Philippines ’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network ( WIN ) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel. The launch is opportune as the country prepares for the onset of the rainy season which according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) starts the middle of May this year.
PAGASA Chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando singled out TV5 and lauded its commitment to improving weather news broadcasting. “TV5’s continuing improvement in their weather broadcasting system and closer cooperation with PAGASA will contribute significantly to the reduction of damages and casualties due to severe weather events,”. “The longstanding collaboration between PAGASA and the media, TV5 in particular has served the public very well specially during extreme weather events by communication accurate weather information in a timely and prudent manner to the public,” he added.
TV5 invested heavily in developing its weather news broadcast capability by partnering with METRA, the world’s number 1 weather news service and recognized provider of weather products and services, such as graphical rendition of weather updates for use by its media and other industry clients. METRA is New Zealand ’s privately owned meteorological service and is a member of the UN World Meteorological Organization. It has over a hundred clients in Asia , Europe , the Middle East , North America and Australia . Multinational corporations, such as those involved in energy, infrastructure, retail and food services, use METRA to fine tune its operations in order to maximize profits and minimize loss.
TV5 has been giving detailed weather information through its Aksyon Weather Center since 2010. Now, using METRA’s advanced computer based weather visualization system and information from PAGASA, TV5 can now make weather updates easily understandable to the laymen audiences – gone are the days of a static map and grainy black and white satellite photo.
With METRA provided graphics, TV5 can now tell the weather story visually and better than anyone in the Philippine broadcast industry. Full color and full motion graphics can show projected storm tracks, wind direction, rain volume and water conditions. Apart from giving the general overview of Philippine weather, TV5 is able to do fly – bys of regional and provincial weather as well as niche weather updates, such as beach / resorts, shipping and seven day forecasts.
PAGASA, along with the AGHAM Partylist and the Philippine Meteorology Society, noted the highly visual, easily understandable weather updates. “What News5 is doing is not just utilizing pretty faces or wacky personalities is very helpful para maintindihan ng mga tao ang kahalagahan ng isang weather bulletin o ng isang weather report,” Palmones said. “Magandang effort ito para maintindihan ng mga tao kung ano ang kahalagahan ng meteorology program by understanding yung pagbabago n gating panahon through weather reporting,” Palmones added, “Magpatuloy yung mga innovation ng ginagawa so that makatulong ng husto ang pagunawa ng publiko sa kahalagahan ng weather updates.”
For non-Cignal subscribers, relevant and up-to-date weather reports will still be possible through TV5’s free-to-all platforms such as TV5, Aksyon TV, Radyo Singko and InterAksyon.com’s weather updates. Cignal, the country’s largest direct-to-home satellite TV provider with over 250,000 subscribers, has earlier launched its own living magazine channel Colours and sports channel Hyper last April. It also unveiled additional HD channels – making it the premiere pay TV provider with the most HD channels nationwide.
Warner Bros. Rises to $1-B at International Box office in Record Time
Warner Bros. Rises to $1-B at International Box office in Record Time
On the heels of its strong overseas opening of Dark Shadows and the momentum of its first quarter releases, Warner Bros. Pictures has surpassed the $1 billion threshold in overseas box office in less than five months, surpassing its 2010 Studio record by ten days. This marks the twelfth consecutive year the Division has grossed over $1 billion overseas, beginning in 2001. The announcement was made by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
The Studio hits this high water mark as it gears up for a full slate of highly anticipated titles later in the year, including Adam Shankman's Rock of Ages, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, Ben Affleck's Argo, and Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
The Division enjoyed a strong start early in the year with the continued overseas success of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which grossed $257 million in 2012 ($357 million total international box office). This was followed by impressive grosses on the 2D and 3D releases of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island ($222 million) and Wrath of the Titans ($218.3 million). Released in some territories day-and-date with the U.S., Dark Shadows has already grossed $37.3 million, with many markets yet to open. Earnings from 3D venues reached $324 million, representing nearly a third of the Division’s cumulative gross for 2012.
“Our success thus far this year would not be possible without the ingenuity of our filmmakers, and the hard work and dedication of our teams around the world,” Kwan Vandenberg said. "These remarkable results demonstrate the continued strength of the international business, particularly in rapidly expanding overseas markets and in 3D.”
Warner Bros Pictures International has been the market leader in six of the previous 11 years. The Studio has surpassed $1 billion at the international box office a total of 15 times, with four of those years exceeding $2 billion, including 2011. The studio earned $2.87 billion internationally last year, and was the number one studio in Europe.
Court of Appeals Favors GMA Films in Civil Suit Filed Against Movie Licensor
Court of Appeals Favors GMA Films in Civil Suit Filed Against Movie Licensor
The Court of Appeals (CA) ruled in favor of GMA Network Films, Inc. in a civil case filed by the latter against movie licensor and supplier Ricardo Honrado.
In a 13-page decision penned by Associate Justice Stephen C. Cruz dated April 30, 2012, the Special Thirteenth Division of the CA reversed and set aside the Regional Trial Court’s (RTC) dismissal of the case owing to Honrado’s violation of a TV Rights Agreement with GMA Films.
In December 1998, GMA Films entered into an agreement with Honrado covering thirty-six (36) films, which the latter offered for telecast. The agreement states that the program titles are subject to the approval of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); and in the event of disapproval, a censored title must be replaced by the licensor with a new title acceptable to both parties, or a proportionate amount shall be deducted or refunded from the total price.
In May 2003, GMA Films filed a complaint for payment and damages against Honrado with the RTC for his refusal to refund the payment for the movies “Evangeline Katorse” and “Bubot.”
The former was initially rejected by GMA Films so Honrado attempted to replace it with the movie “Winasak na Pangarap.” However, the replacement, being a bold film, was also deemed unacceptable for airing.
GMA Films also contended that only P500,000 went to the owner of the movie “Bubot” out of the P1.25 million paid by GMA Films to Honrado.
GMA Films therefore demanded that Honrado return the total amount of P2 million representing the P1.25 million it paid for the movie “Evangeline Katorse” and P750,000 as balance from the amount Honrado received for the film “Bubot.”
The CA ruled that GMA Films is within its rights as a licensee to demand a suitable replacement for the movie “Evangeline Katorse” based on the express terms of the contract. After the film “Winasak na Pangarap” was not accepted by GMA Films as a suitable replacement for “Evangeline Katorse,” Honrado had the duty to either find another title acceptable to both parties, or to return the money paid by GMA Films in the amount of P1.25 million.
According to the Court, Honrado, not being the owner but only the licensor of the film “Bubot,” is not entitled to any commission and has no right to retain any amount in excess of what was paid to the movie owner. The CA likewise said that the RTC erred in awarding Honrado attorney’s fees amounting to P100,000 as GMA Films “was merely forced to protect its rights and interest under a valid contract and to rectify a wrong done upon it.”
The Court awarded GMA Films P2 million plus interest and damages.
Prometheus (3D) Finally Landing on June 6
Prometheus (3D) Finally Landing on June 6
Ridley Scott returns to the sci-fi genre in Prometheus (3D), a genre he’s best known for starring an all-power cast headed by Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Logan Marshall-Green, Idris Elba and Guy Pearce.
The team of scientists and explorers aboard the Prometheus are on nothing less than a journey to discover answers to some of life’s most profound questions. Two brilliant young scientists, Shaw (Rapace) and Holloway (Green) possessing contrasting motivations, lead the expedition. Shaw is a believer: she wants to meet these “gods” as a way of getting closer to her more traditional religious views, while Holloway is looking to debunk these kinds of spiritual notions. In their work as archeologists, they have discovered clues in cave pictograms from ancient civilizations across the world, all of which point to the same location in distant space, and have persuaded a corporation, Weyland Industries, to fund the mission.
Neither scientist was prepared for the unimaginable terrors they would encounter. “When Shaw and Holloway conceived the mission, their expectation was they would discover a benevolent species that might provide answers to some of our greatest mysteries,” says executive producer Michael Ellenberg. “In other words they were hoping to meet gods. But these beings prove to be anything but compassionate. They are a dangerous race of superbeings.”
“The crew of the Prometheus thinks they’re headed to paradise to discover answers to the ultimate questions. But what they find is a dark and twisted and frightening world – a way station for these beings,” adds scribe Jon Spaihts. “The cold and implacable environment is more like hell than heaven.”
In Ridley Scott’s films, including Prometheus, the protagonists’ discoveries often defy expectations. “That’s what makes good drama,” states the filmmaker. “Our story circles the truth of what might be out there and therein lays its most frightening aspect. Feasibility always creates the finest and most dangerous drama and the opportunity for me to scare the hell out of everyone.”
Available in 3D, Imax 3D and 2D platforms, “Prometheus” will open June 6 nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
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