Author: JE CC

The magic realism film is planned to be released during the latter part of the year. GMA Pictures Senior Vice President, Nessa Valdellon, along with lead star, Alessandra de Rossi, hopes that Firefly will still make it to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), this year. The first four entries of the festival was already named last month, but four more titles are set to join this year’s roster. “Yes. But we were waiting to bring it to big, big audience. Kasi it’s a big film; it’s meant to be seen on big screen. Ang ganda ng pagkaka-shoot ni Neil…

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Kapuso executive Nessa Valdellon is optimistic that the local film industry will bounce back with upcoming big releases. GMA Pictures Senior Vice President, Nessa Valdellon, is convinced that local cinema will revitalize sooner than expected. During the mini-press conference for the upcoming GMA Public Affairs/GMA Pictures film, Firefly, she admitted that the industry has been slow in recuperating from the impacts of the pandemic, but she  shared her confidence about it bouncing back real soon. “Local film offerings haven’t been doing well , so the entire 2023, ” she said, adding that she projects Star Cinema’s A Very Good Girl…

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Typical in local infidelity dramas is that it shows how men are usually the ones who cheat on their wives, and the not the other way around. Linlang, which stars  Kim Chiu in her, definitely, boldest and meatiest role to date, does not seem to make a reversal of roles, for the sake of introducing twists. Instead, it aspires to prove that as far as infidelity dramas are concerned, you have not seen it all, and trust me, you have not. Just like in almost every previous entry to the genre, everything initially looks perfect and well about the central…

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While Alessandra de Rossi has appeared in various Kapuso drama-anthologies in recent years, it was not until the upcoming GMA Public Affairs-produced magical realism film, ‘Firefly,’ that she worked in a full-length Kapuso project again. During an intimate chitchat with some members of the press, the 39-year old actress expressed her excitement over the chance of acting in a GMA Network project, after being with other TV networks, for years. The award-winning actress Alessandra de Rossi notably starred in her last full-length Kapuso series in 2016 via ‘Wish I May.’ “Ok naman—charot! I love GMA Films. GMA News and Public…

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The superstar comedian seemingly called out concerned authorities over its lack of ample support to aspiring athletes. Vice Ganda promised a young baseball team financial help to ease their trouble in finding additional funds for its young members. During the  Mini Miss U segment of October 3 episode of It’s Showtime, the Kapamilya TV host noticed the group of young boys in uniformed shirts, among the live studio audience. The team, called Baseball Tamaraws Philippines, apparently is set to represent the country in an international baseball tournament in Singapore. After finding out some of the members are yet to secure…

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Both flagship newscasts of ABS-CBN and TV5  have been making strides in the ratings game, presumably with the help of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. It seems not only the other primetime programs of ABS-CBN have been benefiting from the high viewership of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, which has been serving as a strong pre-programmer for the  other Primetime Bida shows, the top-rating action drama may have been highly responsible for the improved ratings of the flagship primetime newscasts airing before it on TV5 and A2Z channels. Tracking how both TV Patrol (A2Z) and Frontline Pilipinas (TV5), have drastically improved in ratings, almost…

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The superstar TV host-comedian was recently recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), for his contributions to the local cinema through his blockbuster comedy films. Vice Ganda continues to get showered with blessings amid going through tough challenges in his career. As his noontime show, It’s Showtime, still faces a possible 12-day suspension, as imposed by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), the Kapamilya superstar took notice of the streak of recognitions that he receives, whenever he gets confronted with difficult situations. During the September 30 episode of It’s Showtime, Vice was honored by…

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The brief lighthearted moment, seems to be alluded to the currently trending discussion about the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in the field of broadcasting. Vice Ganda and Vhong Navarro exchanged playfully with Mini Miss U contestant, Laurence Rhianne Quintos, from Sampaloc, Manila, last Friday, September 29.  After a series of questions with the 5-year old aspiring beauty queen, hosts Vhong Navarro and Vice Ganda noticed Quintos’ slow and intermittent manner of speaking, prompting the Vice to ask the kid if she was an AI or a human contestant. “Contestant ba talaga ‘to o AI,” asked the Phenomenal Box Office…

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The Kapuso star’s statement is a response to the reactions garnered by her viral catfight scene in the afternon series, The Missing Husband. Kapuso actress, Yasmien Kurdi, clarified on X (Twitter), that her viral elevator catfight scene with Sophie Albert in The Missing Husband, was intended to be funny.  Earlier today, October 1, Kurdi took to X to share her experience while doing the scene, which as she claimed, is not complete. Prior to Kurdi’s clarification, netizen @KPIEChannel, posted a clip of the viral elevator scene on X, as a response to another post asking for the ‘best elevator scene’.…

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The budget is said to be distributed as a monthly honorarium for each board member attending meetings. MTRCB is getting flak not just for its decision to impose a 12-day suspension versus noontime show, It’s Showtime, but also because of its recent plea from the government to have an additional ₱5 million for their 2024 budget. During the deliberations of the 2024 budget by Congress, the agency explained its need for an additional budget, so that they could give its more than 30 board members a monthly honorarium OF ₱10,000 each, for attending meetings. “We will be coming up with…

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The Kapamilya superstar TV host-comedian starred in seven blockbuster films helmed by the late director. The Phenomenal Box Office Superstar, Vice Ganda, took the opportunity, to honor the late director, Wenn Deramas, as among one of the key personalities who helped him thrive in the field of cinema. Deramas notably helmed seven of Vice Ganda’s box office-dominating movies, including movies that became the highest grossing movies of all time. During the September 30 of It’s Showtime, Vice seemingly made sure the madlang people know how much he regards Deramas in helping him build an incredible movie career. “Nagpapasalamat ako, iniaalay…

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The Kapamilya action drama is set to conclude its 11-month run on Friday, October 13, 2023. Richard Gutierrez-topbilled series, The Iron Heart, has surprisingly soared on top of the competition, after its previous rival show, Royal Blood, bade adieu on air last September 22. Since Monday, September 25, the Star Creatives-produced series, has since been ruling the ratings game versus newcomer, Love Before Sunrise, which stars Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo. Even more commendable, is the Kapamilya series’ most recent feat. According to the latest data from ratings provider, Nielsen Philippines, The Iron Heart scored a people rating of 9.4,…

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A Very Good Girl is the magic you get when an impeccable script is combined with exceptional cast and a top-notch direction. The 30th Anniversary offering of Star Cinema, this Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon-starrer marks an incredible moment for the country’s premier film outfit, as it pivots to deeper and more experimental forms and facets of cinema. Marianne Mancol’s ravishing script, dazzles with intriguing, mostly surprising twists and turns, as well surprisingly tender moments during the last half of this 117-minute tragicomedy. That said, what amplifies the film’s seemingly inherent brilliance, is how its lead stars, Dolly de…

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GMA Network’s introduction of AI sportscasters, continue to generate waves of reactions both from industry practitioners and regular netizens, alike. It seems the overwhelming response to GMA Network’s bold move to inaugurate AI (artificial intelligence) sportscasters, is likely to go on for an indefinite period of time. While GMA Sports already assured that Marco and Maia, the names of the AI sportscasters, are merely supplementary members of its roster of human reporters, the public looks poised to render comments to such introduction. “The introduction of the first AI sportscasters by GMA Integrated News is a groundbreaking initiative that significantly impacts…

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The first lead teleserye of the new phenomenal Kapuso loveteam continues to struggle proving itself as a contender to overall primetime leader, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. It seems carrying on with the magic they’ve made with Maria Clara at Ibarra, seems much harder than most previously thought, for Kapuso love team, Barbie Forteza and David Licauco a.k.a. BarDa. Maging Sino Ka Man, which the onscreen couple stars, continues to get lower ratings. According to Nielsen Philippines, the first week of the series average 11.3 in people ratings; that’s nearly 5 points lower than ABS-CBN’s FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s 16.0. Now two weeks…

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The series premieres on Prime Video this October 5, ahead of its rumored free television premiere. Kim Chiu does not see any problem in having her comeback teleserye debut on Prime Video, first, before it eventually gets seen on traditional television. The actress instead expressed pride in such surprising move by ABS-CBN. While such a TV premiere is not yet confirmed, Dreamscape Entertainment’s announcement that the series will debut on Prime Video, this October 5, already stirred massive excitement among fans and loyal Kapamilya viewers. But it is not just excitement that such an announcement made the audience feel. Some…

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