2016
Concerts/Theatre
Celebrate a bona fide 21st century Renaissance Man: actor, writer, and educator James Franco (127 Hours, Milk, Spider-Man Trilogy, Pineapple Express) as he receives Cinequest's Maverick Spirit Award during the James Franco "Storytelling Reimagined" event. Storytelling isn't only used in cinema, but comes in many forms: everyday communication, social media, business, and new media art like virtual reality. Join us for a rousing award presentation and conversation with Mr. Franco, Susan Wojcicki (CEO, Youtube) and other luminaries--exploring these astounding new opportunities. Cross the boundaries of creative expression into an endless universe of possibilities...
Named "Best Film Festival" by USA Today readers, Cinequest 2016 occurs March 1-13 in San Jose / Silicon Valley and presents: Maverick Spirit winners James Franco and Rita Moreno; 129 World and U.S. Premiere Films (featuring stars like Helen Mirren, Alyson Stoner, Geoffrey Rush, and Penelope Cruz); Storytelling Reimagined experiences; 700+ presenting artists and innovators; and fabulous celebrations. For the complete line-up, tickets, and passes, please visit www.cinequest.org or refer to our festival guide, available as a download and in print. Also, enjoy our tablet and phone apps at iTunes and Google Play stores.
GLOBAL
TFC@theMovies Unveils “Ignacio De Loyola”, the Story
of the First Jesuit, in theaters today in U.S. & Canada
Acclaimed film to screen in Europe starting September 4
TFC@theMovies is pleased to bring to the theaters starting today in North America the Filipino-made film, Ignacio De Loyola, a full-length independent feature film about St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. It is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of the man behind the legend, following his transformation from a brash, impulsive youth obsessed with women and sword-fighting to the masterful, charismatic leader of an order that would change the face of Christendom forever.
NORTH AMERICA
TFC@theMovies Unveils a New Enrique Gil in the Suspense-Action-Thriller, “Dukot”,
in U.S. and Canada theaters starting July 22
Heartthrob Enrique Gil goes out of his comfort zone in the action-suspense-thriller, “Dukot”, directed by Paul Soriano (Kid Kulafu, Thelma, Transit). Known more for his roles in romantic comedies and drama, Gil shows range as Carlo, a young man rebelling against his father who has been accused of corruption in government. When armed men robs his sister’s yoga studio, Carlo convinces them to kidnap him instead of his sister, owner and manager of the place. This starts the frightening saga of Carlo as he faces a life-and-death situation while the ruthless gang of criminals deals with his father and the police who try to rescue him. Gil co-stars with an impressive cast that includes Ricky Davao, Christopher De Leon, Shaina Magdayao, Bangs Garcia, Alex Vincent Medina, Bing Pimentel, among others. It opens in 36 theaters today in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit https://www.tfc-usa.com/dukot/
AlDub’s Imagine You & Me to be shown internationally
Imagine You & Me, the anniversary film offering from the phenomenal love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, which premiered in Philippine cinemas last July 13, will also capture hearts worldwide with international screenings in US, Guam, Canada, Italy, UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE and New Zealand.
The news, posted on the film’s official Facebook account, thrilled AlDub fans across the world who are excited to celebrate a year of love and laughter which began with the pair’s serendipitous encounter on the Philippines’ longest-running noon time show Eat Bulaga last year. The film, produced by APT Entertainment, GMA Films, and M-Zet Television, Inc, has already become a hit at the box office, drawing thousands of moviegoers across the Philippines on its opening day.
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TFC@theMovies Brings JaDine to International Screens via “This Time”
It’s back to the theaters for movie fans this weekend as TFC@theMovies presents the much awaited international debut of the James Reid-Nadine Lustre big screen starrer, This Time. Directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval, a veteran director for hit TV shows shown on ABS-CBN TFC like “Maala-ala Mo Kaya” and “Magkaribal” and blockbuster films like “A Love Affair”, This Time is already a huge hit in the Philippines where it opened last May 4. Now, fans of the reel and real “JaDine” love team and everyone interested in a good, solid romantic comedy in general get the chance to go on a romantic or family date night (or day) at the movies and enjoy one of the top Philippine entertainment couples in the world today.
"Just The 3 of Us" Scores Milestones For TFC@theMovies; Film Opens
in Singapore This Weekend; Screenings Extended
in Middle East and North America
ABS-CBN’s TFC@theMovies scored significant milestones for the blockbuster hit, “Just The 3 Of Us”, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado, both of whom have not only been starring in box office hits but have been winning critical acclaim and awards for their recent films. Directed by the illustrious Cathy Garcia Molina, who has helmed many of the most successful and memorable films in Philippine cinema, “Just The 3 Of Us” screened this May in Asia Pacific, Middle East and North America. For ABS-CBN Asia Pacific, John Lloyd Cruz attended a special screening in Malaysia last May 8, Mother’s Day. The movie is also screening on May 14 and 15 at the newly renovated Rex Cinemas in Singapore. For ABS-CBN Europe, Middle East and Africa, there was first-ever screening at Delphi Filmpalast along Kantstraße, Berlin, Germany – venue of Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) and they also conducted a livestreamed press conference with media from London, Dubai and Manila with the stars and the director. It was Jennylyn Mercado’s first TFC live event and she was exuberant about taking part in it. The movie has been extended in the Middle East in UAE Cinemas. For ABS-CBN North America, the movie has been extended for a second week in 63 theaters in U.S. and Canada in spite of heavy competition with giant Hollywood films. For more information on the theater lists, visithttps://www.facebook.com/TFCSingapore/ , http://emea.kapamilya.com , and http://www.tfc-usa.com (Photos from TFC@theMovies and Kai V. Rodriguez)
Derek, Solenn, Kiray and Kean bring the house down with the classic, comic riot, “Love Is Blind”
TFC@theMovies brings the Filipino romantic comedy to 57 theaters in the U.S. starting March 18
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MARCH 17, 2016 – When the late legendary comedy box-office director Wenn Deramas, together with colleague Perci Intalan, watched the romantic comedy, Love Is Blind, in the Philippines, they joined the merry chorus of guffaws from the theatergoers who were in stitches from all the comic madness going on in the film. Deramas quipped, “Entertaining at nakakaaliw si Kiray. (Kiray is entertaining and funny).”
TFC@theMovies brings to U.S. and Canada
the hot tandem of Gerald and Arci
via the rom-com hit, "Always Be My Maybe"
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, March 4, 2016 - The critics are speaking in gleeful unison:
“Romance done right!”, rings the enthusiastic assessment of Rappler.com critic Oggs Cruz.
“Gerald and Arci, the film season’s most disarming screen find, charge the screen with sexual frisson. They don’t just look good together—they turn up the heat in steamy scenes that bristle with sexual tension. Their provocative scenes proficiently demonstrate that the sizzle and scorch that a screen tandem exudes isn’t something that can be fabricated,” writes Inquirer.net critic Rito P. Asilo.
ABS-CBN TFC celebrates milestone victory
of Lav Diaz, “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis” at Berlinale
“This is ‘galing ng Filipino’, true Pinoy talent, at its world-class best,” says ABS-CBN EMEA Managing Director Kai V. Rodriguez
BERLIN, GERMANY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 - In 2014, the five-and-a-half-hour epic “Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon” (From What Is Before), a film helmed by multi-awarded Filipino director Lav Diaz about what happened to an isolated village when brutal militias roamed the countryside during the Marcos dictatorship, won the much coveted Golden Leopard prize at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.
TFC@theMovies brings “#WalangForever” to North America,
“Padre De Familia” to Middle East and Europe this February
Coco and Nora, Jericho and Jennylyn set to wow international audiences in two very different Filipino film offering
REDWOOD SHORES, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 – Following a robust 2015 with a record number of 16 original Filipino movies screened around the world, and kicking off 2016 with the very successful showing of Everything About Her, TFC@theMovies is bringing two highly rated Filipino films this February to North America, Europe and Middle East.
“Padre De Familia”: Historical Casting
Come February 18 - through the collaboration of TFC@theMovies, CCM Creatives and ABS-CBN Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) - movie enthusiasts in Qatar, Bahrain and Oman will be treated to the landmark film, Padre De Familia (Head of the Family), directed by Adolf Alix, Jr.who scored a casting coup by bringing together the legendary Nora Aunor and Coco Martin, both among the most successful and highly respected actors in Philippine cinema today. On February 20, the film goes to United Kingdom, and then screens on February 21 in Italy and France.
“#WalangForever”: MMFF 2015 Awards’ Most Triumphant Film
Meanwhile, come February 19, Filipino audiences in U.S. and Canada will experience the film that dominated the Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 Awards, winning in five categories, including Best Picture.