“Hello, Love, Goodbye” Earns P110-Million in 3 Days

Star Cinema is now in high spirit as its latest offering - "Hello, Love, Goodbye" earns more than P100-million in its first 3 days of showing.

Featuring two big stars from competing networks (ABS-CBN and GMA-7) and from the two blockbuster loveteams of this generation (Kathniel and Aldub), Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards are making history when its first ever film collaboration is getting high praises from film critics and moviegoers and is now raking millions in theater receipts.

The movie which earns P34-million on its opening day, continues to break blockbuster records after reaching the P100-million mark in just 3 days and is now showing in 450 theaters nationwide.

By: JENG On 8/03/2019 12:32:00 PM

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Darna Funko Pop Returns to Manila After a Delightful SDCC Journey

 

Darna is home! The limited edition Funko Pop of the celebrated Pinoy comics superheroine is officially here in the Philippines after exploring the San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) 2019 in the US—the prime focus of the world of comic conventions.

 

After the thrilling collaboration was announced at Toycon 2019, Darna Funko Pop first appeared in SDCC and she wasted no time embarking on adventures at the international convention.

 

The Funko Pop collectible—mirroring the classic pose and exuding the distinct spirited presence of the iconic Pinay superhero—first dropped by Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego's premier entertainment district, right before joining the fun at a panel in Hall H, the biggest stage at the convention.

 

True to her patriotic background, Darna also took the time to visit the booths of Pinoy comic book artists showcased at SDCC, and eventually mingled with Filipino-Americans and the Pinoy Funko community who were in attendance at the con.

 

Now that she is finally in the country, Filipinos can soon get their hands on their own #DarnaFunkoPop toy at Fun Con 2019, happening this August 2 to 4 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

 

Darna is a creation of legendary komiks artist Mars Ravelo, and this partnership with Funko, one of the top makers of licensed pop culture products, fires up the year-long celebration of her 70th anniversary.

 

Join the fun and be one of the first to avail the Darna Funko Pop. For more details, follow the Darna social media accounts @officialdarna on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For the latest on ABS-CBN, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

By: JENG On 7/28/2019 06:16:00 PM

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First Trailer of “Zombieland 2” Brings Back the Undead Apocalypse

Columbia Pictures has just released Trailer 1 of its upcoming comedy adventure Zombieland: Double Tap, the sequel the 2009 cult classic, Zombieland.  Original director Ruben Fleisher reunites the same cast, led by Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone.

 

Check out the trailer below and watch Zombieland: Double Tap in Philippine cinemas this October.

 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pNspntpMqw8 

 

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap. In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family.

 

The film also stars new castmembers Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch and Luke Wilson.

 

Zombieland: Double Tap is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 7/28/2019 06:08:00 PM

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ABS-CBN Named Best TV Station in 27th KBP Golden Dove Awards + 24 Other Awards

 

ABS-CBN struck gold in the 27th Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) Golden Dove Awards, where it hauled in 25 trophies, including Best TV Station.

 

The Kapamilya network's noontime program "It's Showtime" was named Best TV Variety Program, while weekend show "Home Sweetie Home: Walang Kapares" won Best TV Comedy Program, and daytime series "Sana Dalawa ang Puso" was recognized as the Best TV Drama Program.

 

Angelica Panganiban led the Kapamilya TV personalities who took home individual citations as she bagged the Best TV Actress for Comedy for her weekly gag show "Banana Sundae" while renowned funnyman Bayani Agbayani took home Best TV Actor for Comedy for his role in "Funny Ka, Pare Ko." Meanwhile, their fellow stars also got the nods of the judges for their performances like Bela Padilla, who wone Best TV Actress for Drama for her portrayal in "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anting-anting" and Nash Aguas, who was hailed as Best TV Actor for Drama for "Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing."

 

KBP also gave citations to Boy Abunda as Best TV Magazine Program Host and his show, "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda," as Best TV Magazine Program. Kiddie program "Team YeY" won as the Best TV Children's Program.

 

For ABS-CBN News, the Best TV Public Service Host award went to Karen Davila, who anchors "My Puhunan." Weekend morning program "Salamat Dok" also won Best TV Public Service Program while "Tapatan ni Tunying" received the Best TV Public Affairs Program award. "Red Alert" also went for a double as Best TV Documentary Program for "Red Alert: HIV" and Best TV PSA for "Red Alert: Bagyo Ligtas Tips," while Best TV Sports Program went to "Sports U Ikaw ang Panalo."

 

DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, ABS-CBN's flagship AM radio station, was not one to lag behind as it also brought home trophies. Best Radio Variety Program went to "Todo-Todo Walang Preno," "Sakto!" won Best Radio Magazine Program, and "Fastbreak" took home Best Radio Sports Program. Veteran anchor Vic Lima was also a big winner for the night, taking home Best Radio Newscaster, while Radyo Patrol Reporter Zhander Cayabyab was recognized as Best Radio Field Reporter. TV and radio personality Cory Quirino also bagged the Best Radio Magazine Program Host while Bro. Jun Banaag O.P., also known as Dr. Love, was cited as Best Variety Program Host.

 

ABS-CBN Regional also made its mark with "TV Patrol Negros Channel 4" of ABS-CBN Bacolod bagging the Best TV Newscast Provincial award.

 

The KBP is the premier broadcast media organization in the country composed of owners and operators of radio and TV stations. It aims to elevate professional and ethical standards in Philippine broadcasting, and promote social responsibility in broadcasting. The Golden Dove Awards is KBP's way of recognizing excellence in broadcasting in the land.

Complete list of ABS-CBN winners:

      1.      Best TV Station - Channel 2

      2.      Best TV Newscast Provincial – TV Patrol Negros Channel 4 ABS-CBN Bacolod

      3.      Best TV Public Affairs Program – Tapatan ni Tunying

      4.      Best TV Public Service Program – Salamat Dok

      5.      Best TV Variety Program – It's Showtime

      6.      Best TV Comedy Program – Home Sweetie Home: Walang Kapares

      7.      Best TV Drama Program – Sana Dalawa ang Puso

      8.      Best TV Children's Program – Team Yey

      9.      Best TV. Documentary Porgrma – Red Alert: HIV

     10.     Best TV Magazine Program – The Bottomline with Boy Abunda

     11.     Best TV Sports Program – Sports U Ikaw ang Panalo

     12.     Best TV Public Service Host – Karen Davila, "My Puhunan"

     13.     Best TV Magazine Program Host – Eugenio "Boy" Abunda Jr., "The Bottomline w/ Boy Abunda

     14.     Best TV Actress for Drama – Bela Padilla, "MMK Anting-Anting"

     15.     Best TV Actor for Drama – Nash Aguas, "MMK Drawing"

     16.     Best TV Actress for Comedy – Angelica Panganiban, "Banana Sundae"

     17.     Best TV Actor for Comedy – Bayani Agbayani, "Funny Ka Pare Ko"

     18.     Best TV PSA – Red Alert "Bagyo Ligtas Tips"

     19.     Best Radio Variety Program – Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM 630 kHz

     20.     Best Radio Magazine Program – Sakto!, DZMM 630 Khz.

     21.     Best Radio Sports Program – FastBreak, DZMM 630 Khz.

     22.     Best Radio Newscaster – Vic Lima, DZMM 630 Khz.

     23.     Best Field Reporter – Zhander  Cayabyab, DZMM 630 Khz.

     24.     Best Radio Magazine Program Host – Ma. Socorro Alicia "Cory" Quirino, DZMM 630 Khz.

     25.     Best Variety Program Host – Bro. Jun Banaag O.P., DZMM 630 Khz.

 

For updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

By: JENG On 7/28/2019 06:05:00 PM

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BTS Movie “Bring the Soul” to Shown Exclusively at SM Cinemas

Attention ARMYs! SM Cinema is set to give you a peek into the world of massively popular K-pop group, BTS with the latest full feature film entitled Bring the Soul: The Movie.  

 

The movie which will be shown exclusively at SM Cinemas beginning August 7 follows the K-Pop band's record-breaking Burn the Stage: The Movie and their concert film Love Yourself in Seoul which were released in 2018.

 

Bring the Soul: The Movie invites fans to follow their journey from the stage to the big screen, witnessing spectacular concert performances to intimate moments off the stage while following the group's 2018 Love Yourself tour in Europe where they performed in London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam.

 

This film captures BTS's thrilling performances and candid behind-the scenes footages, interviews and moments shared with their fans.

 

Catch Bring the Soul: The Movie exclusively at SM Cinema! Advance tickets are now on sale at all SM Cinema branches. This is a movie you don't want to miss!

 

Catch Bring the Soul: The Movie starting August 7 at any of SM Cinema's 64 branches nationwide. Book your tickets through www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cavings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

By: JENG On 7/28/2019 05:52:00 PM

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GMA Network Receives Diamond Creator Award for Reaching 10 Million YouTube Subscribers

 

Leading media conglomerate GMA Network celebrates another milestone as the GMA Entertainment channel recently surpassed 10 million subscribers on YouTube, thus joining an elite group of content creators in Southeast Asia that have also achieved such a feat.

With this accomplishment, the Network formally received on July 23 the Diamond Creator Award, a recognition given by YouTube to content creators that have reached 10 million subscribers. Present in the ceremonial turnover were GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon; President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Committee Vice Chairman Joel G. Jimenez; Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) President and COO Judd Gallares; and GMA NMI Senior Vice President and General Manager Dennis Caharian. The Diamond Play Button was awarded by YouTube's Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin, and Content Partnerships Philippines Country Lead Pablo Mendoza.

Through NMI, the Network's technology arm, GMA forged a partnership with YouTube dubbed the YouTube Player for Publishers ("YT PfP") in mid-2017 that has enabled viewers everywhere to watch official, full episodes of GMA programs online. The partnership not only supports the anti-piracy efforts of GMA Network, but more significantly addresses the millennial video viewing habits that demand access to premium content when they want, wherever they may be. The YT PfP partnership was an enabler for GMA as it aided strategy for boosting YouTube views and hastening the acquisition of subscribers. It also allowed for a more robust content archive that used to only house show highlights, recaps, behind-the-scene videos, among others.

From only 1.6 million subscribers at the start of the YT PfP agreement in June 2017, this soared past 10 million in May this year. As of December 2018, the GMA Network YouTube channel's rank improved from being in the Top 200 in 2017 to being among the Top 50 worldwide.

"We are very gratified that GMA has reached quite an achievement and it is translated into about four times growth [in watch time] year-on-year so that's enough reason for us to be really happy. This is the work of many people and they are all here as we receive this Diamond Creator Award," said Gozon.

Meanwhile, YouTube's Sarin said, "We congratulate GMA for growing their channel to more than 10 million subscribers. This is a great milestone as there are only five media networks in Southeast Asia that have received the Diamond Creator Award and GMA is one of them."

Of the achievement, Gallares shared, "Our mandate is to lead GMA's transformation from a media and entertainment giant into a dominant multi-platform content provider worldwide. YouTube has in recent years been a strategic ally in this regard, as it has not only helped us expand GMA's online footprint but it has also been key to building preference for the GMA brand. This recognition affirms that we are on track." 

Caharian further added that they were just showcasing the output of GMA Entertainment and how they help in making sure that their content can also be discovered online. "At the end of the day, what attracts a lot of viewers is still the quality of the content, so congratulations to GMA Entertainment. We'd also like to thank the viewers for their support, and we'd like them to know that many projects are in the pipeline for more viewing fun."

Since its launch in November 2006, the GMA Entertainment channel now has 11.8 billion lifetime views. Total subscribers are currently at 11.1 million, a million more in a span of less than three months.

Other Kapuso YouTube channels include GMA News for daily video clips from the Network's news programs, now with 4.1 million subscribers; GMA Public Affairs for documentaries, docudrama, and news magazine shows, now with 6.1 million subscribers; GMA Playlist for heartfelt song renditions from various Kapuso stars; GMA Playground for some of the Network's child-friendly programs; and GMA Regional TV for the top stories from the regions.

For more updates on GMA Network shows, visit www.gmanetwork.com or subscribe to its YouTube channel www.youtube.com/GMANetwork. 

By: JENG On 7/28/2019 05:48:00 PM

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