‘Momshies’ mark 5th anniversary with first movie project together

Jolina, Melai and Karla exchange souls in ‘Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y Akin!’

Five years later since they started to spark joy, laughter and inspiration every morning in the Kapamilya talk show ‘Magandang Buhay,’ Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, Melai Cantiveros and Karla Estrada celebrate such milestone this May with their first film project together. But what will happen if they transform as each other? 

REVIEW: Hello Stranger The Movie

Fresh from the success of the first season of this well received BL Series, Hello Stranger The Movie wants to continue the momentum of the series into a full-length movie to be streamed via KTX. Hello Stranger stars Tony Labrusca (Xavier) and JC Alcantara (Mico), the first season has 8 episodes and due to the reception of the public, the need for a new season or a movie.

Hello Stranger The Movie is different from the series as it is not just an online meeting but rather a complete movie that takes place outdoors. Production did follow health and safety protocols to have a more intimate and personal interaction between the characters.

The story continues after the events of the first season. Personally I’ve not seen the series but the premise shows that they went back to square one which they did not end up being a couple. They meet again in beach camp together with their friends. The unexpected meeting stirs up feelings, awkwardness, and mixed experiences between the two.

This 1.1, ‘Reese-tart’ your life with ‘Princess DayaReese’

Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber reunite in ‘Princess DayaReese’

Finally, the moment that we all have been waiting for has come and that is for year 2020 to end. And this New Year’s Day, 1.1 (January 1), Star Cinema brings a new movie to accompany us as we start the year 2021 right, the movie ‘Princess DayaReese.’

Starring Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber or popularly known as ‘MayWard,’ the film tells the story of Reese (Maymay) who dreams of living like a royalty and opportunity arrives in the form of Princess Ulap (also played by Maymay), a runaway princess from Oro Kingdom who looks exactly like her. 

Switching places for 40 days in exchange of gold, Reese flies to Ulap’s kingdom where she meets Caleb (Edward), a young and determined reporter who is set to find the truth about the kingdom. The road to happily ever after becomes bumpy when the man in search for truth begins to fall in love with the fake princess.

Zaijian Jaranilla is ‘Boyette’

Star Cinema launches Zaijian Jaranilla as a movie star

Make way for Zaijian Jaranilla as he topbills Star Cinema’s new coming-of-age comedy film ‘Boyette.’

After playing remarkable characters on television since 2009, including “Santino” of the hit series ‘May Bukas Pa,’ “Noah” in the series of the same title, and “Liksi” of ‘Bagani,’ Zaijian is now launched as a new movie actor to be watched out for as the film production arm brings ‘Boyette.’

Star Cinema's "My Lockdown Romance" Will Make You Face Ghosts Of The Past And Burried Feelings

Star Cinema is set to release "MY LOCKDOWN ROMANCE", a film about restoring friendships and reigniting feelings this November 13, 2020. Starring Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia, the film tells the tale of a young adult struggling to deal with the pandemic and the challenges it brings regarding rekindling connections.

"MY LOCKDOWN ROMANCE" shows the challenges of dealing with old ghosts coming back to haunt you. During the lockdown, TOM (Jameson Blake), must face the feelings he's long suppressed, when KENDRICK (Joao Constancia), his best friend from college, returns from Hawaii and seeks to reconnect with him. Told through the social media and online conference calls that we've grown accustomed to during the pandemic, the film explores how once broken relationships can be repaired even during these trying times.

Star Cinema launches its first ever podcast series ‘Listen to Love’

Star Cinema’s ‘Listen To Love’ brings hit novel ‘The Four Bad Boys and Me’ into life

In time of pandemic, the country’s leading film production outfit Star Cinema officially ventures into producing digital series with ‘Listen To Love.’

Hosted by Maymay Entrata as the Master Lovecaster DJ Zari, ‘Listen To Love’ brings well-loved romance books to another medium through Star Cinema’s way of storytelling mixed with captivating visual elements, animated illustrations and a musical soundtrack.

As Star Cinema continues to innovate, ‘Listen To Love’ marks its first ever lovecast (love + podcast) series as it will become available on Spotify as a treat to podcast listeners.

First story to be featured on ‘Listen To Love’ is the adaptation of the hit Wattpad novel by Tina Lata a.k.a. Blue Maiden, with over 300 million reads, ‘The Four Bad Boys and Me.’

“Hello, Love, Goodbye”: Finding love, pursuing a career, and life happening in between

The characters of Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards faces a dilemma that will either make or break the life they have long planned in the upcoming Star Cinema film, “Hello, Love, Goodbye”

Love and career are two of the important things that most people consider in making major decisions in their lives. Most generations were asked which they prioritize and often their answers vary—but what does the younger generation get to say about this topic?

TFC asked two young overseas Filipinos to answer the question “what will you choose, love or career? Why?”

Snooky, 27, from Japan, chose career. She explains: “Love can come anytime, while you have to build your career from scratch until you reap what you sow. Also, frankly speaking, nowadays there is a bigger chance to find an ideal partner once you are financially stable. It makes me feel happier and satisfied to attain my personal goals in life first before settling down.”

Memories lead to regrets in the film "Alone/Together"

The regrets of the past will haunt the present in the film that stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano, under the direction of Antoinette Jadaone, screening worldwide via TFC at the Movies

People do not always make the right decisions in their lives, and often this leads to life’s “what ifs” or simply called regret.

In one of Eric Jackson’s articles published in Forbes online, he has written about “The 25 Biggest Regrets in Life. What are Yours?” and fifth on his list is “breaking up with my true love/getting dumped by them”. Jackson said that “romance is a big area of regret for most of us…It is tough to simply be happy with the love that you've found and takes away from the special moments you have today, if you're constantly thinking back to what you once had.”

Discover the ‘Three Words to Forever’ at SM Cinema

Laugh, cry and swoon with your loved ones as you watch Three Words to Forever at SM Cinema!

Having fallen out of love, Rick (Richard Gomez) and Cristy (Sharon Cuneta) decide to end their marriage. However, they are forced to delay their separation and keep up pretenses to preserve the joyful celebrations of their family, with the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Tin (Kathryn Bernardo) and her boyfriend Kyle (Tommy Esguerra) as well as the renewal of vows of Cristy’s parents, Cito and Tinay (Freddie Webb and Liza Lorena). As the wedding preparations progress, the family’s relationships with each other are tested as they try to find their way to a happy forever.

Starring some of the most loved actors and actresses in the country, Three Words to Forever will show us the struggles and hardships that all kinds relationships go through in order to find forever. Three Words to Forever is directed by Ms. Cathy Garcia Molina.

Catch Three Words to Forever starting November 28 at any SM Cinema branch near you. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!

Follow your Heart in “First Love” at SM Cinema

Do you believe in destiny? Many people don’t but Paul Soriano’s First Love will teach you to believe and follow your heart as it opens in SM Cinema this October.

When destiny moves, nobody can stop it and that’s where First Love picks up as it follows the destined encounter of two opposite people. Nick (Aga Muhlach), a composed and calculated businessman, and Ali (Bea Alonzo), an optimistic photographer who believes in destiny and carpe diem, or seizing the day, accidentally met and later on, share something special. As they say, opposites attract.

As the romance between Nick and Ali blooms, Ali will also have to face her life having a congenital heart disease that awaits for a heart transplant. Given this situation, Ali dares Nick to do everything to seize every moment they are together before it’s too late. Will the destiny move again to create a way for these two lovers?

Catch First Love in SM Cinema branches nationwide. You may also book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  Just stay tuned and follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!

"Exes Baggage" touches on being caught in the middle of moving forward and looking back

Debut film of ABS-CBN Film’s new movie production brand, Black Sheep, enters the international movie scene via TFC at the Movies

ABS-CBN Films’ newest film production brand, Black Sheep, brings to viewers the reunion project of Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino through the film “Exes Baggage”, screening worldwide via TFC at the Movies.

ABS-CBN Films Managing Director Olivia Lamasan explains that Black Sheep is the film production brand that will cater to the new generation of audiences, in an article published last June 2018 by ABS-CBN News. This is part of ABS-CBN Films’ continuous effort to produce a variety of films that will satisfy the viewers’ changing taste in movies.

Imus Production Back To Action Films With "Tres"

With the success of recent actions films like Buybust and We Will Not Die Tonight, the action genre in Pilipino films is gaining ground again. And one of the known film studios for actions, Imus Productions is back with a tilogy film called TRES.

Starring Jolo Revilla, Luigi Revilla, and Bryan Revilla, the movie wants to bring back the glory of the studio who is known to create iconic action movie which stars Ramon Revilla Sr., and Bong Revilla. Some of the classics were Nardong Putik, Agimat, Resiklo to name a few.

For the Revilla boys, they are living up to their name as a family of action stars and took this opportunity to create their own film. Of course with the guidance of Bong Revilla in terms of development. The trilogy is directed by Don Don Santos and Richard Somes.

“The Hows of Us” – From Hopeful Dreams to Unbearable Misery, Is Love Worth Fighting for?

How does a relationship that started cozy and happy, and has progressed to shared fantasies of making it big in their respective careers, reach unbearable feelings of frustration and regret?

How do the fire and hopeful dreams of youth shift into the indifference and unbearable misery of adulthood?

TFC at the Movies’ latest release, “The Hows of Us,” follows the story of Primo (Daniel Padilla) and George (Kathryn Bernardo), a couple who are in a long-term relationship, building and planning their future together.

However, their love will be put to the test as their relationship faces hurdles - from misunderstandings to different career paths, among others.

Ria Atayde Career Continues To Shine In "The Hows Of Us"

With even just a few years in showbiz, Ria Atayde is doing well with her career along with the success of his family. Ria started with several side roles in the Kapamilya Network which eventually led to more roles. Now she is part of the groundbreaking film featuring KathNiel in "The Hows of Us" by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The movie is now showing in theaters and is one of the last films by Direk Cathy before she retires from directing films. Ria mentioned that it was her bucketlist to be part of a Cathy Carcia-Molina film, she got this opportunity ahead of her mother Sylvia Sanchez and brother Arjo Atayde. 

This year, she recently launched a business with Joseph Marco. Ria’s role in the movie is said to play an important role between the characters of  Kathryn and Daniel, George and Primo. Ria is also slated to be part of the MMFF Movie "The Girl In The Orange Dress" which details were still not completely revealed but we might see a more daring Ria there.

Nevertheless Ria is doing good in her career, she is taking its slow yet sure with more projects, businesses, and now a growing household name. We are also excited what is in store for her in the future.

ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s “I Love You Hater” posts the truths and lies about love and what’s in between

Is it possible to love someone you hate? The generational movie “I Love You Hater” from one of the Philippines’ sources of tried and tested movies  

Star Cinema, tries to answer this question in the contemporary romance – comedy that enumerates the many ways plus the reasons why the movie is the next big movie to love this year.

One, the movie brings together one of Philippine entertainment’s biggest loveteams JoshLia that combines respected young actor Joshua Garcia and one of Philippine cinema’s loveliest faces Julia Barretto in a story that presents them in a fresh light – two young professionals Joko and Zoey fighting for the same role, borne out of their individual motivations and life goals.

ABS-CBN's "Kasal" (The Wedding)" Lands in Box Office Top 20 in the U.S. and Canada During Memorial Day Weekend

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (Star Cinema) – the leading Filipino film production and distribution outfit – and global film distributor TFC at the Movies have a mainstream winner in their hands with “Kasal” (The Wedding) which stars Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Derek Ramsay.

Introducing the revolutionary real estate tool in the Philippines

Housal Inc., an online real estate platform for developers, agents, and brokers, has launched its state-of-the-art sales tool that will revolutionize the real estate industry. The advanced online sales tool is a unique solution with a purpose to streamline the process of buying, selling, and renting out properties. Housal Inc. is a company that aims to create an ecosystem that links together buyers, tenants, sellers, developers, agencies, and brokers.

 “Our solution connects dots in the Real Estate Sector, which will make life easy for all stake holders,”  Mr. Yogesh Mathur, CEO of Housal , said during the grand launch on April 26 which was held  at Shangri-La at The Fort. 

The Significant Other - Flirting At Its Best

It is no surprise that the thrid party market is back in screens and it takes on the challenge to be better than the previous films with the same theme. This time, the combination of Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe, and Tom Rodriguez are tested for their chemistry with The Significant Other.

With some controversy with its filming, it actually made buzz for the movie. Lovi here is more daring and alluring, Erich was surprisingly sensual and Tom goes beyond his charm and leveled up his drama skills. The love dilemma in this film makes it relatable and entertaining. Drama was spot on, witty lines were impressively savage, and there was sexiness all throughout.

They tend to veer away from the cliches and banked on what is the usual marriage problem which leads to infidelity. Although there are still elements that people still find similar to similar-themed films, they made sure that the entertainment value is kept at its peak whether it may be comedy, drama, an love scenes.

Star Cinema presents Sin Island starring Coleen Garcia, Xian Lim, and Nathalie Hart.

“The greatest sin in love is to not fight for it. But, how far will you go to fight for love?”

Directed by Gino Santos and with a screenplay by Jancy Nicolas, Sin Island is a sexy romance film that seeks to find out if a marriage could truly survive two infidelities. 

The story revolves around picture perfect married couple David (Lim) and Kanika (Garcia) whose paradise in each other’s arms will be put to the test as Kanika enters into a dangerous affair shortly after the career of David tanks into a downward spiral. As David discovers Kanika’s transgressions, he flees to Sinilaban Island where he meets and engages in a carnal affair with a girl named Tasha (Hart). Despite their mistakes, David and Kanika decide to rekindle their relationship but Tasha refuses to let go of David. 

Star Cinema opens 2018 with drama-comedy film “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes”

Star Cinema opens 2018 with a bang as it puts together two of the most celebrated actresses in the Philippine entertainment industry today - Judy Ann Santos and Angelica Panganiban - in the heartwarming and laugh-out-loud dramedy “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes”, which will be screened in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies from January to February.

“Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes” marks the comeback of Santos and Panganiban on the big screen. This is Santos’s grand comeback to mainstream cinema after her last full-length movie Kusina, an official entry to the 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in 2016.

“I was praying for a good project that will challenge me and surprise the viewers. I believe this project fulfilled that for me”, Santos says.