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Blockbuster KimXi tandem returns with Ai Ai in the wacky "Past Tense"
TFC@theMovies brings current number one Filipino comedy film to 38 theatres in the U.S. and 13 in Canada starting December 5
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, December 4, 2014 – The last time Kim Chiu and Xian Lim teamed up on the big screen under award-winning director Mae Cruz Alviar- which was just in early 2014 - their film Bride for Rent grossed over P326 million in the Philippine box office. Versatile comedienne Ai Ai de las Alas co-starred in Sisterakas, an entry of ABS-CBN Star Cinema to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, which earned over P391 million. These two films are now the 7th and 4th, respectively, highest grossing films of all time in Philippine cinema history.
TFC@theMovies is giving moviegoers in North America the holiday gift of a jolly ho-ho-ho and a barrel of ha-ha-ha when it brings anew director Cruz-Alviar, the loveteam known as "KimXi" and the genius zaniness of De las Alas in a wild comedy ride of a movie called, Past Tense, to 38 theatres in the U.S. and 13 in Canada, starting this Friday, December 5.
"This is a 'feel good' time for every member of the family, a season of joy and laughter," said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals John-D Lazatin. "With this winning team, viewers will find themselves rolling on the floor with the laugh-a-minute barrage of jokes, comedic characters and situations. The beauty of this is you can tell that the artists are immensely enjoying themselves in this movie and that energy is contagious. This is a true laugh trip. It's a fun way for TFC@themovies to wrap up 2014."
Can You Change The Past Without Messing It Up Further?
This fresh rom-com presents the story of Belle (De Las Alas) in 2034 who wakes up after being in a coma for 20 years. The last thing she remembers is getting into an accident while chasing after her boyfriend Carlos (Daniel Matsunaga) to apologize. She learns that Carlos died the same night that she got into an accident. Belle couldn’t believe how her life turned out.
Belle was given a chance by Papa Time (Benjie Paras) to time travel to 2014 to correct her mistakes, but as the 2034 version of herself. In doing so, she finds out things that make her decide to change the course of the past. First, she learns that Carlos is a bad guy for her after all and that her best friend Babs (Lim) is in love with her. She then decides to make her younger self (Chiu - yes, no kidding) fall in love with Babs hoping to get Carlos out of the picture and to avoid the accident.
In the process, things go out of her control, putting Belle's future life at risk of becoming even worse.
Well-known movie critic Isah V. Red wrote: "Past Tense is a film about the consequences people have to deal with, the changes they have to face, and the chances they have to give based on the many choices that have to make in their lifetimes. Past Tense features the winning combination of the country’s ace comedienne, a certified blockbuster director, and a love team that is loved and adored by millions."
Catch Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Ai Ai de las Alas and the complete crazy cast of Past Tense starting this Friday, December 5. For a complete theater list, visit http://www.tfc-usa.com/atthemovies/
TFC "GALING NG FILIPINO" MUSIC PROFILE: The Music Behind "EDSA Woolworth"featuring Summer Breeze
TFC@theMovies presents its second film offering in time for Thanksgiving; Catch EDSA Woolworth in 49 theatres in US & Canada starting this Friday, Nov 14
One of the many little things that will linger in the minds of the moviegoers when they watch TFC@theMovies' second film offering, EDSA Woolworth, is the music soundtrack. There are four Filipino American artists whose original works are featured in this precious and unique family movie for the holidays. One of them is Summer Breeze a.k.a. producer-singer-songwriter-musician Amiel Maquilan, based in South San Francisco, California, whose song, "Dressing Room (Blessed Me With You)", is a beautiful, memorable, and proudly Filipino composition that will mesmerize viewers of said movie.
Summer Breeze is a youtube sensation managed by The Luna Co. His music videos, showing acoustic soul, pop, jazz and R&B influences, have drawn over 6 million views combined on YouTube, which propelled him to travel and perform in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Oregon, the Midwest, Canada and the Philippines. He has shared the stage with the Bay Area's number one FilAm R&B group Legaci (who performed as back-up singers for Justin Bieber) and with international superstars, Black Eyed Peas.
On his Facebook page, it says that "his drive for music increases day by day and continually works even harder to spread his messages across the nation. He says, 'I just want to use the gift that God has given me with all my might and to inspire those who are uninspired.'"
Listen and sing along with Summer Breeze when his song, "Dressing Room (Blessed Me With You)", plays on TFC@theMovies' EDSA Woolworth, showing this Friday, November 14, in 49 theatres in US & Canada.
The song, "Dressing Room (Blessed Me With You)", is available on iTunes.
The video is on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dazA3bYgA0Q. The lyrics below:
Dressing Room (Blessed Me With You)
"The best things in life are found when you're not looking." - Amiel Maquilan
saw her smile the first time the other day
never let opportunity slip away
caught her all alone in the dressing room
told her that "i really love your hair"
then began to swoon
saw her eyes and began to stare
the whole world came to stop like no ones there
they say it's windows to the soul
pure and beautiful
what's this feeling in my heart
cupid shot a dart
doesn't take a day to recognize sunshine
give me all your trust and i'll give you all of my time
God put you in my plans today
You....
you're the reason why i smile didn't expect to come
through...
from the feeling in my heart it's a brand new start with
you....
God put you in my life and my dreams are coming
true....
i was lonely in my life so He blessed me with
you....
memories, silly things, did today
violins, guitar strings start to play
standing next to me while you smile some more
i can take you downtown we'll explore the world
city lights and Bernal Heights, she likes that
long walks and funny talks come back
feeling so complete i begin to see
that everything we do is like a movie scene
doesn't take a day to recognize sunshine
give me all your trust and i'll give you all of my time.
God put you in my plans today.
Ruckus Productions
Critically acclaimed “The Trial” kicks off exciting Fall movie season for TFC@theMovies this Friday
Must-see court drama with John Lloyd Cruz, Gretchen Barretto, Richard Gomez, Enrique Gil & Jessy Mendiola screens in US and Canada starting October 24
LOS ANGELES, CA, October 23, 2014 – The reviews for ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s latest offering on its 20th year, The Trial, are in, and the verdict is a victory for Philippine cinema.
“A festival-worthy piece that may usher in a new age for mainstream Philippine cinema,” raved Julia Allende of pep.ph.
“An emotionally involving legal drama presented with sufficient flair and built around the crackerjack portrayal of John Lloyd Cruz as a 27-year-old simpleton, Ronald Jimenez Jr., accused of raping his tutor, Bessie Buenaventura (Jessy Mendiola),” praised Rito P. Asilo of Inquirer.net.
“At a time when romantic and family comedies are playing jump ball with the box-office crown, Star Cinema and director Chito Roño make a surprising gamble on a film that’s neither one nor the other… it’s a promising step towards seeing more films in the name of originality, regardless of genre,” said Zig Marasigan in his review on rappler.com.
Indeed, with a stream of record-breaking box office triumphs of romantic and family comedies and love triangles, the country’s premier film outfit braved the road less travelled with a compelling court drama that involves a complicated and odd nexus of characters and tackles the sensitive topics of rape, the mentally handicapped, gay parents, marital problems, social media abuse and the country’s justice system.
To pull this off, it takes the caliber of award-winning director Chito Roño, the story and screenplay by Ricky Lee, Kriz G. Gazmen and Enrico Santos, and the sterling cast led by John Lloyd Cruz, Gretchen Barretto, Richard Gomez, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Sylvia Sanchez, Vivian Velez, Vincent De Jesus, Benjamin Alves, among others.
“After its opening in the Philippines, The Trial is making critics think, triggering moviegoers to talk and discuss the film, and creating buzz for film awards. They say fall is the season in North America to bring in the good stuff, the movies of serious value and content. As part of TFC’s and Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary, TFC@theMovies couldn’t have chosen a better film offering to kick off its fall movie season here with The Trial. It is simply a must-see,” said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals John-D Lazatin.
A Curious Case: Flaws and Secrets The marriage of lawyer JULIAN (Richard Gomez) and developmental psychologist AMANDA (Gretchen Barretto) is already crumbling. Aggravated by the tragic death of their only son, their relationship now is beyond any chance of mending.
That chance came when one day Julian and Amanda encounter a curious case. RONALD (John Lloyd Cruz), a person with intellectual disability, is accused of raping the niece of a renowned university head, BESSY (Jessy Mendiola). The already curious case becomes more intriguing when they learn that Ronald was their son’s best buddy.
Amanda is hired by Bessy’s camp to look into Ronald to prove his lucidity and intention – hence, implicating him of the crime. However, as she tries to get to know him, the truth about Ronald and his relationship with Bessy and her deceased son all unfold before her. Believing that Ronald could have not committed the crime, she withdraws from Bessy’s camp and decides to help him.
Working together, Julian and Amanda exert every possible effort to acquit Ronald of the crime. Little do they know that his case would mean facing the truth about their broken family – something they have forever lied to themselves about.
“Memorable,” said ABS-CBN North America Managing Director Olivia De Jesus. “The Trial is a film that reels you in as a moviegoer and makes you ask what would you have done if you were one of the characters? In the end, it will make you look into yourself, your own relationships with your family and with people seen as ‘different’ by society.”
The Gifted
Fresh from the box-office success of its teen-oriented rom-com Talk Back and You’re Dead, comes Viva Films’ newest release, the comedy The Gifted, starring Anne Curtis, Sam Milby and Cristine Reyes (photo, from left).
Written and directed by Chris Martinez, The Gifted reunites former sweethearts Anne and Sam onscreen four years since their controversial real-life breakup.
It likewise brings back screen goddesses Anne and Cristine in a major Viva vehicle after their marked solo stints in the company’s more recent blockbuster, the adult drama No Other Woman. This also marks Anne’s big-screen comeback after a two-year hiatus.
In The Gifted, Anne and Cristine essay roles fans have never seen them in before.
The Gifted is a dark comedy Filipino movie produced by Viva Films and directed by Chris Martinez, "The Gifted" hits theatres nationwide September 3, 2014.
“EVERY BREATH U TAKE” PREMIERES ON CINEMA ONE. The first big-screen teamup of actor-singer Piolo Pascual and actress Angelica Panganiban “Every Breath U Take” will have its premiere on Philippine television via Cinema One’s Blockbuster Sunday this March 17, at 8:00 p.m. The romantic-comedy revolves around Majoy (Panganiban) who is in the look-out for Mr. Right but instead meets Leo (Pascual), a relentless playboy who doesn’t believe that there’s such a thing as true love. Cinema One, the number one cable channel in the Philippines, is available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. Follow Cinema One channel @cinema_one on Twitter and ‘like’ it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel.
This generation’s hottest love team makes its big screen debut on March 13...
KATHRYN AND DANIEL TOPBILL VIA STAR CINEMA’S LATEST ROMANTIC MOVIE "MUST BE... LOVE"
This generation’s hottest love team, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, are both honored and thankful with the newest blessing given to their love team--the highly anticipated romantic movie from Star Cinema, "Must Be...Love," which will hit cinemas nationwide on March 13 (Wednesday).
Coming from the phenomenal success of the country's no.1 teen primetime teleserye "Princess and I" and the overwhelming support of the public to their love team's first two movies namely, "24/7" and "Sisterakas," Kathryn and Daniel are set to win moviegoers' hearts via their launching movie directed by one of the "Princess and I" directors Dado Lumibao.
"Masayang-masaya 'yung feeling na may pelikula na kami ni DJ (palayaw ni Daniel) kasi isang honor po talaga na mabigyang kami ng chance na makagawa ng isang pelikula right after our teleserye," said Kathryn. "Excited kami ni DJ sa project na 'to pero pareho rin kaming kinakabahan kasi ibang-iba nga talaga 'yung movie compared sa mga ginawa namin sa 'Princess and I."
Despite the pressure, Daniel admitted that Kathryn is a big factor that made him more driven to to do his best in the unique romantic movie, where they play as childhood best friends Patchot (Kathryn) and Ivan (Daniel). He said, "Happy ako kasi parang araw-araw kaming magkasama. At kung dati ay komportable kami sa isa’t isa, ngayon talagang super close na kami. Iba ‘yung bonding namin ni Kathryn. Sa sobrang saya, parang hindi na trabaho ‘yung ginagawa namin."
When asked about their 'secret to success,' Kathryn and Daniel only had a simple reply--they're just keeping it real and true.
"Siguro naging interesting sa viewers 'yung pagiging love team namin ni DJ kahit very opposite kami pagdating sa pananamit, pananalita, pagkilos, and personality," said Kathryn. "Yung ibang teenagers like us, nakikita nila 'yung mga sarili nila sa amin. At kami, 'yung mga ginagawa namin, pang-age lang talaga namin."
With the solid support of Filipino viewers across the globe, both Kathryn and Daniel ensured that their launching movie "Must Be...Love" will be different from their past projects. "Sobrang layo nung characters namin ni Kathryn dito compared sa 'Princess and I.' Yung look ko palang dito iba na, 'yung look din ni Kathryn iba talaga," shared Daniel.
Aside from Kathryn and Daniel, also part of "Must Be...Love" are Liza Soberano, John Estrada, John Lapus, Miguel Morales, Kit Thompson, Ramon Christopher, Janus del Prado, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Cacai Bautista and Arlene Muhlach.
"Must Be...Love" is written by Mae Chua and Melai Monge, under the guidance of Star Cinema's award-winning writer Vanessa Valdez.
Don't miss another milestone in Kathryn and Daniel's career, their big screen debut via Star Cinema’s latest romantic movie, "Must Be...Love," to be shown on theaters nationwide on March 13, 2013.
For more information and latest updates about "Must Be...Love" simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph,http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.
Coco and Julia’s first movie to be shown on cinemas abroad and on TFC’s pay-per-view…
MOVIEGOERS NATIONWIDE, ‘KILIG MUCH’ WITH COCO AND JULIA’S SWEET ‘MOMENTS’
Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ first big screen team up via “A Moment In Time” continue to enchant moviegoers nationwide as the graded ‘B’ film earns more positive feedback from the public. Now on its third week, “A Moment In Time” keeps on winning the hearts of viewers because of its beautiful story and the revelation of the ‘new sides’ of Coco and Julia as actors, who surprised fans with their back-to-back-to-back sweet moments that were made sweeter by their memorable kissing scenes.
Aside from the regular showing in cinemas across the Philippines, “A Moment In Time” now has an exclusive pay-per-view on The Filipino Channel (TFC) in all Middle East countries except in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Bahrain. The Coco-Julia starrer will be shown on TFC from February 28 to March 3 and March 7 to March 10 at 12nn, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Also, the phenomenal love team’s much-talked-about film will be screened in the different parts of the globe. Global Filipinos can watch “A Moment in Time” until February 28 at Micronesia Mall in Guam; from March 1 to March 7 at Clearview Bergenfield Cinema in Bergenfield, New Jersey, Clifton Clearview Allwood Theatre in Clifton, New Jersey and Clearview Hoboken Cinemas in Hoboken, New Jersey; Pearlridge West Theatres in Hawaii; Pickwick Theatre in Chicago; AMC Village Crossing 18 in Skokie; AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 in Jersey City; Century Great Mall in Milpitas; Cerritos Stadium Cinema in Cerritos; Ontario Palace Stadium 22 in Ontario; Regal Village Square Stadium in Las Vegas; UA Horton Plaza, and Carmel Mountain in San Diego; Parkway Plaza Stadium 12 in Seattle; Tinseltown USA in Houston; and at AMC Loews Cinema Rio 18 in Maryland.
“A Moment In Time” will be shown from March 1 to 14 at Square One-Empire Studio 10 in Mississauga, Ontario; Coliseum Scarborough in Scarborough, Ontario; Cineplex Northgate Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex in Calgary, Alberta; Cineplex-Movies 12 Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta; Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas in Vancouver, British Columbia; Empire Studio 12-Guildford sa Surrey, British Columbia and Cineplex South Keys in Ottawa, Ontario. It will also be screened form March 7 to 14 in Bahrain, Qatar and UAE.
"A Moment In Time" is a modern love story of Patrick (Coco) and Jillian (Julia) who went through different trials that measured their love for each other. Produced by Star Cinema and directed by Emmanuel Palo, also featured in "A Moment In Time" are ZsaZsa Padilla, Cherie Gil, Gabby Concepcion, Ella Cruz, and the twins from "PBB Teen Edition 4" Joj at Jai Agpangan. Don’t be left behind, rush to the nearest cinemas and watch Coco and Julia’s first movie, "A Moment In Time." For more information and latest updates about "A Moment In Time" simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema andhttp://twitter.com/StarCinema.
"Handog Pasasalamat" A Thanksgiving Unity Concert
Cow Palace at 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City
Piolo & KC Live with YENG Constantino LIVE in Concert!
San Francisco Bay Area/James Logan High School
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Los Angeles/Shrine Auditorium
The Teleserye Royals 2011 US Tour
San Francisco
Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai de las Alas is "UNSTOPPABLE" in Reno.
After a long absence in the US, Ai-ai De Las Alas (together with the Concert Queen of the Philippines, Pops Fernandez) will be seen LIVE on July 3rd at the Grand Theater of the Grand Sierra Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada. Aptly entitled "UNSTOPPABLE", her newest show promises non-stop laughter and pure family entertainment.
Ai-ai de las Alas has done it all. She has shaped the industry with her uncanny ability to make people laugh and different style of comedy. She has delivered when it counts. Often imitated but never duplicated – that’s how followers describe her simply.
Ai-Ai, the Comedy Queen of the Philippines has all but nothing to prove. The most recent Best Actress winner in the 37th MMFF has been the subject of limelight in all aspects of the industry. Still, she remains complacent and unmoved by any of these.
"UNSTOPPABLE,” is the initial offering of Artist Magic Entertainment and The Law Offices of Kenneth Graham (who specializes in immigration, lawyer-assisted mortgage & IRS debt representation, etc), in cooperation with the Grand Sierra Resort Casino, Little 22 Ban Quality Foods and Paradise Hills Home Care. For more info, please call Artist Magic at 925-932-0170, 925-932-0170 or visit www.grandsierraresort.com.
Incidentally, The Law Offices of Kenneth Graham is located at 1575 Treat Boulevard, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Toll Free Phone (800) 368-1031.
Four childhood friends grew up together in Tondo, Manila. They were the closest of friends until life's circumstances took them out of Tondo. And in their grand reunion, however, it is not at all what you would expect from friends who once shared so many fond childhood memories.
The play won "Best Comedy" in the Palanca Awards in the Philippines in the 1970s. It's been shown all over the Philippines for a number of years because a lot of people can really relate to the characters in the play. The production have very professional actors who will portray these characters -- each one will delight the audience and have them in stitches laughing because of their antics in depicting the typical Filipino behavior with which many can identify.
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