Prepare your heart and prepare to scream for "AMOROSA"

You can run, but you can’t hide. No matter where you go, Amorosa: The Revenge will find you when it hits theaters in a few days. Brought to you by Skylight Films—the maindie (mainstream indie) film arm of Star Cinema and the same group behind the successful Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang—this movie will give audiences plenty to scream about.

RESTORED VERSION OF "HIMALA" PREMIERES AT 69TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

The restored version of the Filipino classic film, “Himala” by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal will be screened at the prestigious 69^th Venice Film Festival this year.

 

The 1982 film starring Nora Aunor will be screened during the fest through the program titled “Venizia Classici” along with restored classic films, “Chimes at Midnight” by Orson Welles, “Fanny and Alexander” by Ingmar Bergman, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” by Howard Hawks and many more. 

The Magalonas' full support of JuliElmo movie!

Last night, the supporters and fans of GMA network's hottest love team, the Julielmo, changed their display photos in twitter to show support for the movie, "Just One Summer". 


Showing in theaters on August 15, 'Just One Summer' is under the direction of Mac Alejandre.  This is GMA Films August offering as answer to long-due request and petitions of legions of the Julielmo fans.  The hashtag #SupportJustOneSummer even trended in twitter, probably while the 'mass DP edit' was taking place. 

KATHRYN, GRATEFUL TO FANS FOR THE RATINGS SUCCESS OF "PRINCESS AND I"

ABS-CBN’s royal teleserye, “Princess and I” achieved the no.1 spot in the recent list of overall top TV programs nationwide. Based on the data of Kantar Media last Tuesday (August 7), the Kathryn Bernardo-starrer tied with the country’s ‘phenomenal TV drama’ “Walang Hanggan” with the national TV rating of 38.8%. 

“I’m so happy and grateful to all the fans of the show because we finally made it to number one! All the sleepless nights and hard work is worth it,” said Kathryn who recently took part in the relief operations of Sagip Kapamilya at the height of floods.

XYRIEL TEACHES KIDS THE VALUE OF HYGIENE IN “WANSAPANATYM.”

 
2012 Yahoo! OMG! Child Star of the Year Xyriel Manabat is going to teach the whole family, especially kids, the importance of maintaining one’s personal hygiene in a special episode of “Wansapanataym” this Saturday (August 11). 

 

KAPAMILYA STARS UNITE TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS

ABS-CBN's top-rating and trending Saturday entertainment talkshow, "Showbiz Inside Report" features this Saturday (August 11) different touching tales of survival and heroism of some of the country's biggest showbiz personalities during the recent calamity that once again tested Filipinos' fighting spirit and incomparable resilience. 

Julie Anne San Jose's album released in iTunes today!

GMA Records has announced that beginning today, August 10, Julie Anne San Jose‘s self-titled recording album will be available for downloading at the iTunes Store.

To download, simply log on to http://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/julie-anne-san-jose/id548177622?ls=1

ANGELINE PORTRAYS ROLE OF BAGOBO NATIVE IN HER FIRST “MMK”.

Pop Superstar Angeline Quinto stars in her first-ever “Maalaala Mo Kaya”episode this Saturday (August 11) as she will play the role of Carina, a native of the Bagobo tribe who fell in love with a good-looking Ilo nggo named Ariel (portrayed by Jason Abalos). Aside from Ariel’s family who is against their love affair, the cultural differences between Carina and the man she loves will complicate issues in their relationship. Will their love survive despite all hindrances and challenges? 

Sam Milby for GARAGE August cover

The hot and sexy Sam Milby is on the cover of Garage magazine's August edition.  Check out Sam as he returns to spotlight,grab your copy now!

Goodbye Mang Dolphy...

It was indeed a sad day for the Filipino nation as the King of Comedy, the icon of Philippine showbiz, Mang Dolphy, Rodolfo Vera Quizon in real life, succumbed to his illness today at around 8:40 PM. He is 83.

COSPLAYER MYRTLE IS TEEN BIG WINNER OF “PBB TEEN EDITION 4”

Cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa was named the Teen Big Winner of “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” at the “BFF at the Big Night” Saturday night (July 7) after garnering the highest average of combined save and evict votes against her fellow Big Four housemates.

 

Matanglawin presents Kuya Kim in a triathlon challenge

Kim Atienza pushes himself to the limit this Sunday (July 8) in “Matanglawin” as he joins a triathlon and endures continuous and sequential swimming, biking, and running.

 

UFC FIGHTER MARK MUÑOZ READY FOR UPCOMING UFC BATTLE

We met the “Filipino Wrecking Machine”, Mark Muñoz during the first episode of the three-part documentary, “UFC sa ABS-CBN: Mark Muñoz, The Ultimate Pinoy Fighter”. During the second episode this Saturday, we will follow his training and preparation for his upcoming fight. 

Julie Anne San Jose shoots for music video of "I'll Be There"

Kapuso young diva, also tagged as the ultimate musical princess, Julie Anne San Jose, shoots for the music video of her self-titled album’s carrier single, “I’ll be there”. The said shoot is also in preparation of Julie Anne’s upcoming album launch coming very soon this August.  Elmo Magalona, the other half of today’s hottest tandem, Julielmo, is also part of the music video, which for sure excites the huge following of the two teen stars.

Watch out for the official launch of “I’ll be there” music video this coming Sunday at Party Pilipinas for PP80’s episode.  The music video was also directed by Party Pilipinas co-director, Mark Reyes.

Watch the teaser and some behind the scenes from the making of ‘I’ll be there” MV, credits to Mr. Neil Rara of http://dailyorgy.neilrara.com/.

ABS-CBN LAUNCHES “BAYAN MO, IPATROL MO: TAYO NA” AT INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY

ABS-CBN will launch its year-long election campaign dubbed as “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” at the network’s flag-raising ceremony in commemoration of the 114 ^th  Philippine Independence Day on Tuesday (June 12), 8:20 a.m. on ABS-CBN.

A year before the 2013 midterm polls, ABS-CBN is empowering citizens to come and work together via “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” that empowers Filipinos to stand up, protect each other, and move forward as a nation.

“’Tayo Na’ is a reiteration of our commitment and a reaffirmation of our mission to bring about change in our country. We call on different groups and individuals to effect change and show the world the triumph of hardworking citizen journalists,” said Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.

ABS-CBN invites the public to register as ‘bayan patrollers’ at the “BMPM Tayo Na” inaugural program at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (Liwasang Aurora) on Tuesday, June 12 packed with talks on the significance of clean elections, & reporting election anomalies through the use of social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc., and performances from celebrity rockers Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Ebe Dancel, and Kitchie Nadal.

On the same day, ANC will also present a special edition of “ANC Presents: The Road to 2013” featuring politicians and newsmakers who have signified their intention to run in the 2013 elections including Sen. Koko Pimentel, Manila mayor Alfredo Lim, and Rep. Risa Hontiveros. Watch them tackle their stand on the most pressing issues in the country with anchor Lynda Jumilla at 7 p.m. on ANC.

Also to be unveiled is TV Patrol’s “Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko” project that calls Filipinos to contribute their share in nation-building by dropping in 25 centavos in customized TV Patrol cans to be distributed in provinces all over the country.

The project, which is part of the 25 ^th  anniversary celebration of the country’s leading and longest-running Filipino newscast, aims to raise P2.5 million that will be granted to 25 families, individuals, and communities to help them recover from the calamities and tragedies of the past 25 years.

Apart from these, ABS-CBN Global  will also reveal the grand music video featuring band Aegis performing the ABS-CBN corporate theme for “Tayo ang Pilipino, Angat sa Mundo,” its global Independence Day campaign  that upholds Pinoy pride whenever Filipinos are in the world.

“Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” started out as an election-focused citizen journalism campaign “Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo,” which ABS-CBN launched in 2007 that called on citizens to patrol their votes and push for clean elections by using technology and social media in monitoring irregularities in electoral processes such as voter registration, campaigning, ballot casting and counting.

In 2010, the “BMPM Ako ang Simula” campaign succeeded as individuals became accountable for their own future. This year, "Tayo Na!" aims to be a stronger force for change by empowering people to work together to protect the future of the country.

Don’t miss ABS-CBN’s Independence Day special “Bayang Malaya, Tayo Na!” to be hosted by “TV Patrol” anchors Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon with a live rendition of the Philippine national anthem from the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra to be conducted by Maestro Gerard Salonga and special guests Raimund Marasigan, Aegis, the Philippine Azkals team, Pochoy Labog, and Nicole Asencio of General Luna on Tuesday (June 12), 8:20 a.m. on ABS-CBN and its simulcast on ANC (SkyCable Channel 27) and DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26). Take part in patrolling for the elections by registering in the “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

HILARITY IS GOIN’ BULILITS JUNE WEDDING THEME

The month of June is the time when wedding bells are frequently heard. In this season of romance, the Goin’ Bulilit kids will spice up the lives of already happy soon-to-be wed couples through their jokes and gags this Sunday (June 10). 

In their wedding episode, the kids will present gags and a bumper episodes where the kids will give advice to newlywed couples. They will also try to make sure the couples have placed their wedding plans on concrete by performing a song entitled “Pusong Lito”.

The gang will also show what it’s like to be in a chaotic yet funny family in “OA Family” and how to deal with house-helpers in “Mutya-Cha” where Mutya and Chacha join forces to create a hilarious duo. 

Apart from the wedding hype, they will also highlight their Filipino pride in “Pinoy ka Kung…” while a funny tongue-twisting fliptop challenge will be fought by Goin’ Bulilit’s very own Balagtas and Black 9. 

Families and couples will surely love this wacky episode of Goin’ Bulilit. Catch it this Sunday after TV Patrol Weekend on ABS-CBN.

“SIR” UNLEASHES THE LIFE STORIES OF HERO, PAPA CHEN, AND SLATER

ABS-CBN’s trending Saturday entertainment talk show “Showbiz Inside Report” presents an in-depth report on three of the most controversial personalities in showbiz—Star Circle Quest 1 grand winner Hero Angeles, Twitter sensation Richard ‘Papa Chen’ Yap, and Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited grand winner Slater Young.

In an episode titled ‘Laban: Pamilya, Pag-ibig, Paninidigan,’ "SIR" will unravel the different life battles that Hero, Papa Chen, and Slater had to face to achieve their own dreams. Through exclusive inside stories shared by their families and other people closest to their hearts, discover the story of how Papa Chen fought for his Filipina wife against his Chinese parents' wishes; how Slater turned his back on his comfortable life in Cebu for a showbiz career; and how Hero almost gave everything up for the sake of his family, including his famous onscreen team-up with now international K-POP sensation Sandara Park.

Join Carmina Villaroel, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez, and Ogie Diaz in “Showbiz Inside Report” this Saturday (June 9) at 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter and 'like' their Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

EVERY BREATH U TAKE” PREMIERES ON PAY-PER-VIEW.

Star Cinema's  "Every Breath U Take," topbilled by Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban, is now set to premiere on Philippine television via 'SKYcable Season Pass.' From June 8 to 30, SKYcable subscribers can enjoy the sweet and funny love story of Leo (Piolo) and Majoy (Angelica) by simply subscribing to the said service for only P200 for three days viewing and P300 for 7 days. Don’t miss the grand TV premiere of “Every Breath U Take” and subscribe to SKycable’s Season Pass. For more information, call SKYcable Customer Service Hotline 381-0000 or log on to www.mysky.com.ph.

 

AWARD-WINNING THE KITCHEN MUSICAL ON THE LIFESTYLE NETWORK

After having won the Gold Medal for Best Writing and Bronze Medal for Best Performance at the recently concluded 2012 New York Festivals and likewise bagging the InterMediaGold Globe Award at the World Media Festivals, The Kitchen Musical, an international production by The Group Entertainment that premiered on Lifestyle Network last May 2, is again nominated in the upcoming Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo which will be held on June 10-14 in Monaco.  

This time, the series is nominated in three divisions in the Drama TV Series Category – Outstanding International Producer (The Group Entertainment’s Nelia Molato-Sutrisno, CheeK, Christopher James),Outstanding Actor (Stephen Rahman-Hughes and Filipino stage actor Arthur Acuña) and Outstanding Actress (ABS CBN’s very own Karylle Tatlonghari and Hong Kong actress/model, Rosemary Vandenbroucke).

"This is AWESOME! The Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo is a prestigious one with a long history of recognizing both artistic, cutting edge and commercially successful TV content. Just to be nominated in the category of Best Drama Series with the likes of Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, some of the best drama series in the world, is an honor. This recognition will spur us on to make more creative content to increase the Happiness Quotient of both our viewers and investors," shared CheeK, creator of The Kitchen Musical, and the Head of Creative for The Group Entertainment.

As the lead actress, Karylle will  be flying to Monaco this June to attend the festival for her prestigious nomination. She competes with big names such as Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones, Julianna Margulies from The Good Wife, Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt from the award-winning British series Downtown Abbey and Kelly Macdonald and Gretchen Mol from Boardwalk Empire.

The Kitchen Musical is a genre-busting TV series featuring drama, music and food served in 13 one-hour episodes.  It is a story about Maddie (played by Karylle), a rich, young girl fresh out of culinary school who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she starts working for The Avilon, her father’s restaurant.   It has recently aired in 17 countries across Asia and local versions are currently in the works for Italy, India and Vietnam.

For a bite of flavor-filled drama deliciously mixed with sizzling music and mouth-watering food, catch the series on the Lifestyle Network on Wednesdays, 10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 4:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, 1:00 a.m. and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. 

From now until July, viewers can get a chance to win weekly gastronomazing prizes such as culinary short courses and The Kitchen Musical soundtrack albums simply by tuning in and answering the question of the week featured during the show.  Apart from that, all participants stand a chance to win two major prizes—a 2-year culinary scholarship at the InstitutoCulinario.  

Lifestyle Network (SkyCable Channel 52) is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork.

MYX PRESENTS THE 12 FINALISTS FOR THE MYX VJ SEARCH 2012

MYX is prepping up the stage for the next VJ that will conquer the MYX scene as the number one music channel in the Philippines launches the MYX VJ Search 2012. The nation’s premier VJ search is now on its 6th year; among the winners of the past installments of the competition are Chino Lui-Pio (2008), Bianca Roque (2008), and Joyce Pring (2011). Hundreds of hopefuls flocked to the audition venues to show their hosting prowess to the screening committee of MYX. Clad in their best garb and equipped with their determination to be the next main guy/girl of MYX, aspirers raided the audition dates last April 21, 28, May 5 and 12, 2012 (1 – 6 p.m.) at the ABS-CBN Studio 12. There may be hundreds of aspiring MYX VJ’s but only 12 will complete the roster of MYX VJ Search 2012 finalists. Among charming lady contenders are teacher/host/make-up artist/vocalist K.A, bright and bubbly Karen, Singaporean but Filipino-by-heart Michelle, witty Sotto-clan member Paulina, band manager/Yuzon-sister Ysab, and Ericka, one of the voices behind the hit-song “12:51”. On the other hand, the boys who aspire to be the next male spotlight-stealer are sassy and unique Kevii, sports commentator-wannabe Mike, music producer/UP student Mica, charming Cebuano Marcky, lucky third-time auditionee Hadi, and singing cutie Anjo. For the past searches, some of the MYX VJ hopefuls won by the massive text votes coming from their fans but in this latest installment, the winners will solely be on the hands of MYX.  But fans are still definitely involved, among MYX’s consideration in picking the winner is on how the finalists interact with the public and their fans.  So, fan-finalist connection remains important.  The finalists of the search will undergo a training experience process and different fun tasks and challenges led by the main MYX VJs (Nikki, Luis, Iya, Chino, Bianca and Joyce) lasting for a month and a half.  Featured tasks will be posted on www.myxph.com/vjsearch. Watch them in action on these dates: June 4 – 9 on “Mellow MYX”, June 11 – 16 on “Pop MYX”, June 18 – 23 on “My MYX” and June 25 – 30 on “Pinoy MYX”. For the complete profile of the 12 MYX VJ Search 2012 finalists, visit www.myxph.com/vjsearch/finalists. Each finalist also has their personal Facebook fan pages in which they will update daily so don’t forget to check on them every day! For more updates, visit www.myxph.com. Also like our facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/myx.philippines and follow us on twitter: @MYXphilippines and @MYXphdotcom.

ANC AIRS "FAREWELL, ANGELO CASTRO JR." ON PRIMETIME.

Family, friends, former colleagues and fellow journalists of veteran broadcast journalist Angelo Castro, Jr. came together to honor him in a special tribute held recently at the Dolphy Theater. In a message read by ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez described Castro “one of the rocks upon which ABS-CBN was built.”  

ABS-CBN news and current affairs head Regina "Ging" Reyes remembered Castro as a perfectionist and a mentor, while broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez likened him to Star Wars icon Master Yoda. Tina Monzon-Palma, who was Castro's co-anchor for 15 years in "The World Tonight," recalled the days when they were working for different TV networks and competed against each other. Jing Magsaysay, former ANC News Director said in his eulogy that "ABS-CBN and the industry owe Angelo." Castro’s wife June Keithley was touched by the Kapamilya network’s tribute, saying it was heartwarming to have ABS-CBN honor his husband. 

Catch the emotional tribute to one of the greatest news anchors on Philippine television in the primetime telecast of "Farewell, Angelo Castro Jr." hosted by Sanchez and “Kabayan” Noli de Castro this Friday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on ANC (SkyCable Channel 27).