Ai-Ai is still box office comedy queen

Ai-Ai delas Alas has proven that she is still the box office comedy queen following the success of her movie "Ang Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat (ATINL)" which continues to rule the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival's box office returns.

In her live interview with "The Buzz," Ai-ai extended her appreciation to all the moviegoers.

"Thank you po, thank you sa lahat, thank you sa Diyos," delas Alas said.

"Ayaw ko pong umiyak pero hindi ko alam kung paano ko pasasalamatan ang lahat ng tao sa Pilipinas, sa Metro Manila na talagang pumipila para sa Tanging Ina, lalo na po sa Visayas region, sa Cebu, sa Iloilo, lahat ng taga-Visayas, sa Mindanao, sa lahat po," delas Alas said as she broke into tears.

"Ang Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat (ATINL)" depicts the story of a mother with her 12 children who runs for public office and eventually wins the presidency.

The actress also congratulated other Kapamilya stars who won in MMFF, including Anne Curtis in the film “Baler,” and Christopher de Leon in the movie “Magkaibigan.”

"And congratulations sa lahat ng nanalo sa MMFF, at sa Kapamilya po kay Anne, kay Christopher de Leon at sa lahat ng nanalo," she said.

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'Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat' tops MMFF’s 2nd day earnings.

“Ang Tanging Ina Niyong Lahat,” Star Cinema’s entry to the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continued to rule the box office receipts in the first two days of showing.

Based on the latest figures, the movie which stars ace comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas, has already earned P41 million in ticket sales nationwide while M-Zet Productions’s “Iskul Bukol 20 Years Later” came in second, taking in P35.6 million.

In the sequel to “Ang Tanging Ina,” delas Alas plays a struggling mother of 12 children who, in an odd twist of fate, ends up running for president of the Philippines.

Iskul Bukol was followed by Regal Films’ and RMM’s “Shake, Rattle & Roll 10” (P22.9 million), “Baler” (P15.2 million), “Desperadas” (P12.5 million), “One Night Only” (P2.7 million), “Dayo” (P2.2 million), and “Magkaibigan” (P1 million).

MMFF’s executive committee said the film festival’s total earnings in the first two days reached P133.7 million, up 37 percent from last year.

Updated: ABS-CBN bags exclusive rights for 'Twilight' remake?

Here's an update on this report from the same source:

On December 24, abs-cbnNEWS.com uploaded a story, "ABS-CBN bags rights for local 'Twilight' remake". The source of the story was a report by entertainment writer Edgar Cruz posted on yehey.com.

The duty editor who uploaded the story failed to check with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. whether the story was correct and accurate.

ABS-CBN Corp. Communications head Bong Osorio has since denied that the company will do a local remake of the movie, Twilight.

abs-cbnNEWS.com thus decided to remove the article from their website.


Here is the original story:

Good news to all Kapamilya fans of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series. ABS-CBN bagged the exclusive rights to make a local television series based on the vampire novels.

Initial reports said ABS-CBN paid $1 million with co-producer Ignite Media for the rights to the Twilight series.

The new series, tentatively titled "Takipsilim", will reunite the onscreen tandem of Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao.

Taping for the series will start February of next year. Some parts of the series will be shot abroad and the other locations include Tagaytay, Bukidnon and Baguio. The series will be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

“Parekoy” airs on January 5.

Our afternoon TV viewing has often been coupled with Tagalog or Mexican soap operas and drama series. However, this will never be the same again as the Kapamilya network changes their afternoon programming by fielding a comedy series on the afternoon block. The program is “Parekoy”, a “komediserye” which will run for only 30 minutes. It has a structure of a teleserye but with a touch and look of a sitcom.

"Parekoy" tells the story of three funny men who enjoy everything that life offers them. It will show the misadventures of John Prats (Joseph), Zanjoe Marudo (Mario) and Jayson Gainza (Jess) as friends and how they think of ingenuous ways to help needy people. A fourth member of their barkada, Ringo, died when they were just teenagers. Ringo's death holds the key to a mystery that will unravel as the story goes along.

The show is like a daily “Palibhasa Lalake” or like the three’s defunct show "Aalog-Alog", but the show ends in a cliffhanger and not with crazy antics like throwing pails of water at each other.

Watch and discover the secrets in the lives of these desirable men as "Parekoy" airs on ABS-CBN this January 5.

Cast:

John Prats, Zanjoe Marudo, Jayson Gainza, Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Tetchie Agbayani, Maria Isabel Lopez, Igi Boy Flores, Mikylla Ramirez

Director: Randy Santiago

Dolphy gears for a new TV series.

The King of Comedy Dolphy is already 80 years old but he continues to bring joy to his millions of fans in the Philippines and the rest of the world.

The ace-comedian is happy with the success of the Quizon’s World Tour with his sons and he is gearing up for the teleserye "Utoy" with Makisig Morales which will be shown anytime next year.

He will be playing a Gepetto-like character in the TV series, a toymaker called Papa Chu (Dolphy). He creates a toy which turns out to be defective. Yet it serves as a source of strength and inspiration to a physically-challenged girl, Abby.

Dolphy has done such memorable TV characters in popular sitcoms. Most notable is "John en Marsha”. He later reprised his John Puruntong character in "John En Shirley," with Susan Roces and Maricel Soriano. Prior to that, he starred in another ABS-CBN show, "Quizon Avenue," with sons Eric, Jeffrey and VanDolph. Dolphy also played Kevin Cosme in "Home Along da Riles" on ABS-CBN.

"Utoy," meanwhile, is reminiscent of Dolphy’s award-winning roles in films like "Markova" and "Ang Tatay Kong Nanay”.

At the helm of "Utoy" is director Maryo J. de los Reyes, with writers Pablo Biglangawa and Ronnie Velasco (they wrote the acclaimed film "Inang Yaya") and TV director Rechie Del Carmen.

Other cast members of "Utoy" are out to showcase notable performance – Gloria Diaz, James Blanco, Nikki Bagaporo, Miles Ocampo, Jacob Dionisio, Jordan Herrera, Will Devaughn, Riza Santos, Jon Avila, Yayo Aguila, Ruben Gonzaga, Ethel Booba, Victor Basa, Gaby de la Merced, and Donald Geisler, among others.

“Iisa Pa Lamang” ruled NUTAM Ratings

The ABS-CBN teleserye “Iisa Pa Lamang” ended with flying colors as it registered 33.6 percent to top the primetime race nationwide for the month of November 2008.
According to the Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) survey of AGB Nielsen, the action-packed finale of Iisa Pa Lamang last November 7, 2008 catapulted the kapamilya teleserye at no. 1 beating other NUTAM favorites.

Kapamilya Deal or No Deal is still the country’s favorite game show as it placed no. 8 in the primetime race. ABS-CBN’s daytime game show Pilipinas Game KNB? is at no.6 in the daytime race.

Wowowee remains the no.1 daytime program nationwide with 21.9%.

In the weekend daytime race, the ABS-CBN sports special The Hit Man Vs. The Magic Man: Hatton Vs. Malignaggi captured the top spot with 28.3%. And for the first time, ABS-CBN’s longest running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya topped the weekend primetime race.

Here are the Top 10 weekday and weekend programs for the month of November, based on AGB Nielsen among NUTAM households:

Top Weekday Programs (Daytime)

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
2. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 21.6%
3. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 19.7%
4. El Cuerpo Del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 19%
5. Carlo J. Caparas’ Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
7. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.2%
8. Saan Darating Ang Umaga? (GMA-7) - 17.1%
9. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 16%
10. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 13.5%

Top Weekday Programs (Primetime)

1. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
2. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 32.9%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.7%
4. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 30.8%
5. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 30.5%
6. Carlo J. Caparas’ Gagambino (GMA-7) - 28.6%
7. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 27.7%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.5%
9. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
10. Pinoy Fear Factor (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%

Top Weekend Programs (Daytime)

1. The Hit Man Vs. The Magic Man: Hatton Vs. Malignaggi** (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
3. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) - 18.2%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.7 %
5. Cinema FPJ Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
6. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
8. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 14.2%
9. SOP (GMA-7) - 13.5%
10. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 13%

Top Weekend Programs (Primetime)

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 28.6%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
3. Komiks Presents Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) - 27.6%
4. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 26.6%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 26.4%
6. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 24.3 %
7. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 23.5%
8. Pinoy Fear Factor Primer** (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
9. Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? (GMA-7) - 22.2%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 22.2%


Source: AGB Nielsen Media Research, Philippines via PEP

ABS-CBN wins 19 Golden Dove awards

ABS-CBN bagged 29 awards in the recently concluded 17th Golden Dove Awards including the "Best Television Station" and the "Best AM Radio Station" for DZMM. This is the second time for both stations to be recognized this year, after getting the Best TV and AM Radio Station at The Rotary Club of Manila's 2007 Journalism Awards.

Korina Sanchez also received the prestigious Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year award. Named after the Dean of Philippines Journalism the late Teodoro "Ka Doroy" Valencia, the Ka Doroy award is considered the highest honor to be given to journalists in the country. Previous recipients were Tina Monzon-Palma and Angelo Castro Jr.

Here's a complete list of the Golden Dove Awardees from the Kapamilya station:

Best Television Station - ABS-CBN Channel 2
Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award - Korina Sanchez
Best Newscast - News Patrol Manila Peninsula Siege (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Affairs Program - XXX (ABS-CBN)
Best Television Newscaster - Ted Failon, TV Patrol World
Best Games/Variety Program - Sharon (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Program - Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CNB)
Best Children's Program - Sineskwela Global Warming (ABS-CBN)
Best Documentary Program - Runaways Human Trafficking (ABS-CBN)
Best Science and Technology Program - Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Service Program - Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Program - Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best Specials - Bantay Bata 10th Anniversary (ABS-CBN)
Best Sports Program - UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (Studio 23)
Best Public Service Program Host - Cheryl Cosim, Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Program Host - Korina Sanchez, Rated K (ABS-CBN)
Best Science and Technology Journalist - TJ Manotoc
Best TV Station Promotional Material - 2007 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID
Best TV Public Service Announcement - Values Campaign (ABS-CBN)

Karylle on the Pacquiao - Dela Hoya Fight.

Fresh from Las Vegas where she sang the Philippine national anthem in the Manny Pacquaio-Oscar dela Hoya bout last Sunday in Las Vegas, Karylle is now a certified Kapamilya as she signed a one-year contract with ABS-CBN, Tuesday.

"Officially, isa na po akong kapamilya. Thank you sa pag-welcome sa akin," Karylle said.

“Next year, makakasama ako sa [TV series] Maruja, and this Sunday (December 13) I’m gonna be in ASAP,” she said,

Karylle also said she was glad she would finally be able work with her mother, Zsa Zsa Padilla, an ABS-CBN contract star.

Watch Karylle's rendition of the Philippine national anthem after the jump:

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Shaina breathes life to 'Dragonna' on ABS-CBN

Shaina Magdayao, will put Filipino television sets on fire as she breathes life to a superhero on "Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Dragonna" on ABS-CBN.

Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Dragonna will tell the story of a young lady who will discover that she has the blood of a dragon. Having the ability to create fire every time she would lose her temper, Dragonna will use her power to fight crime and protect the helpless. Amidst her heroic duties, she will find herself attracted to a guy, only to learn that she is bound to lose her gift once she falls in love.

Paired with actor Jake Cuenca, Magdayao gives life to Olive, a tough girl, and somewhat boyish because she grew up with three firemen.

The firemen found Olive while pacifying a blaze and took the responsibility of taking care of her. Olive's character changes as the story progresses and falls in love.

Magdayao is now preparing not only to get into shape as a superhero but also in doing comedy, which is a big part of the story.

She said that with the two veteran comedians on her side, she would not have problems in comic scenes of the new Komiks series.

Magdayao said she and the rest of Dragonna’s cast will do their best to bring more joy to Filipino TV viewers, especially the children.

Under the direction of Dondon Santos, Magdayao will be supported by a roster of talented cast members Alessandra de Rossi, Arnold reyes, Eda Nolan, Long Mejia and Bayani Agbayani.

Watch out for Shaina's new look in Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Dragonna as she ignites on a different role.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Kapamilya Shows and Stars dominate the 2008 Anak TV Seal Awards.

ABS-CBN shows and stars Dominate the 2008 Anak TV Seal Awards. 22 Kapamilya stars and 24 Kapamilya shows (from ABS-CBN and Studio 23) are this year’s recipients of the Anak TV Seal Awards. On the other hand, 20 Kapuso shows (GMA and QTV) and 7 Kapuso stars also received recognition this year.

The Anak TV Seal Award is presented by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television for kid-friendly TV programs and personalities who are considered to be good influence on children. The winners are determined through a survey in which the respondents are all children.

Here is the list of Kapamilya Anak TV winners for 2008:

PROGRAMS AWARDED WITH ANAK TV SEAL FOR 2008:

ABS-CBN

Busog Lusog
Cedie, Ang Munting Prinsipe
Julio at Julia
Kabuhayang Swak na Swak
Maayong Buntag Kapamilya
Matanglawin
Northern Catch
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?
Rated K
Salamat, Dok
Sharon
Sirit
Swiss Family Robinsons

Studio 23

5 ½
28th National Quiz Bee
Mathinik
Sineskwela
Y Speak

MOST WELL-LIKED TV PROGRAMS:

ABS-CBN

TV Patrol World
Pilipinas Game KNB?
Rated K
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Lobo
Umagang Kay Ganda

MOST ADMIRED FEMALE TV PERSONALITIES:

ABS-CBN

Korina Sanchez
Sharon Cuneta
Angel Locsin
Sarah Geronimo
Karen Davila
Christine Bersola-Babao
Bernadette Sembrano
Toni Gonzaga
Judy Ann Santos
KC Concepcion
Anne Curtis
Kim Chiu

MOST ADMIRED MALE TV PERSONALITIES:

ABS-CBN

Julius Babao
Piolo Pascual
Edu Manzano
John Lloyd Cruz
Ted Failon
Gary Valenciano
Kim Atienza
Aga Muhlach
Cesar Montano
Gerald Anderson

Echo, Kristine together again in MMK.

This Saturday's episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya" marks the grand reunion of Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, one of the most successful love teams in the Philippine entertainment industry. MMK brings together the love team that sparked the box office television and movie hits like "Pangako Sa 'Yo," "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "Ngayong Nandito Ka," "Trip" at "Forevermore" years ago.

Based on reports, Rosales and Hermosa will be having projects together in 2009, and MMK will be ABS-CBN's sneak peek of their reunion. The episode shares a story of a love brought about by the effect of a love potion.

Under the direction of the award-winning director, Gerry Sineneng (also the director of Kahit Isang Saglit), Rosales and Hermosa will be supported by a list of talented cast members: Tonton Gutierrez, Sylvia Sanchez and Lauren Young.

Don't fail to watch the most awaited reunion on MMK, this Saturday, after "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's: Tiny Tony" only on ABS-CBN.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Diether Ocampo remains a Kapamilya

Reports had it that Diether Ocampo has decided to remain a kapamilya after rumors spread that he will move to ABS-CBN’s rival network. Although still unconfirmed, it is reported that Diether’s next project in his mother studio is the Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela “Rubi“

Based on initial reports, Diether will be reunited with his “Iisa Pa Lamang” co-star Angelica Panganiban who will play the role of “Rubi” which was originally played by Latina bombshell Barbara Mori. Diether will reprise the role of Latino hunk Sebastian

Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat trailer

Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat is the sequel of Ang Tanging Ina. The movie under Star Cinema will be released in December 2008 for the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival.. It is the third of "Ina" movie of 'Direk' Wenn Deremas' after "Ang Cute ng Ina Mo" with actress Anne Curtis. In 2003, Ang Tanging Ina was the highest grossing film in the country until Kris Aquino's "Sukob" surpassed it. Ai-Ai de las Alas will play the lead role and lead a cast featuring most of the original actors reprising their roles.

Kapamilya shows dominate 22nd Star Awards for Television

The Kapamilya network dominated the 22nd Star Awards for Television 2008 held at SMX Convention Center near SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City Sunday evening.

ABS-CBN shows and stars won 22 of the 55 Star Awards categories.

Piolo Pascual won the Best Drama Actor for “Lobo” while Angel Locsin bagged the Best Single Performance by an Actress for Maalaala Mo Kaya's “Pilat” episode.

Joshua Dionisio brought home the Best Single Performance by an Actor for “Maalaala Mo Kaya” “Sako” episode.

Valerie Concepcion won the Best Female TV Host for “Wowowee” while the program is a co-winner of the Best Variety Show.

Best Drama Anthology went to “Maalaala Mo Kaya” while “Lobo” won the Best Primetime TV Series.

“Goin’ Bulilit” romped away with the Best Gag Show.
Meanwhile, Cristy Fermin and Ruffa Gutierrez tied for Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host for “The Buzz” while Boy Abunda won the Best Male counterpart. “The Buzz,” on the other hand, won the Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show.

Edu Manzano single-handedly won the Best Game Show Host while “Pilipinas, Game KNB”? got the Best Game Show award.

Abunda won again as Best Celebrity Talk Show Host while “Boy and Kris” took home the Best Celebrity Talk Show trophy.

The Best New Male TV Personality went to Robi Domingo for “ASAP ‘08” while the Best New Female TV Personality went to Patricia Gayod for Maalaala Mo Kaya's “Dagat” episode.

“TV Patrol World” won the Best News Program while the Best Male Newscaster went to Julius Babao for “TV Patrol World.”

Korina Sanchez took home the bacon as Best Magazine Show Host for “Rated K” and the program also won the Best Magazine Show while “Y-Speak” got the Best Public Affairs Program award.

“Trip na Trip” hosts Katherine de Castro, Uma Khouny, Franzen Fajardo, Kian Kazemi and Jayson Gainza won collectively for its Best Travel Show Host.

Kim Atienza won the Best Educational Program Host for “Matanglawin” and the latter was named Best Educational Program.