"CAREGIVER" Magiging Top Grosser Para Sa 2008!!! Walang takot naming sasabihin, na ang 15th anniversary special offering nang STAR CINEMA na "Caregiver" ang magiging top and certified blockbuster movie for 2008. May prediction kami na kikita ang pelikula na ito nang mahigit sa 200 Milyon pesos. Sa ganda at galing nang pagkakagawa nang pelikula na ito, manhid lang ang hindi manonood nito. Sa husay na pinakita nang megastar Sharon Cuneta, trailer pa lang kikilabutan ka na. Pang grandslam best actress ang pinakita niyang husay.
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HAHAKOT NA NAMAN NG AWARD ANG MEGASTAR!
Buong showbiz ay sumuporta sa megastar Sharon Cuneta sa showing na pelikula nitang Caregiver ngayon. Marami umanong makaka-relate sa istoryang ito,lalo na sa mga kababayang nagtatrabaho bilang caregiver sa ibang bansa para lamang kumita ng pera para sa pamilya na naiwan.
Marami ang nagsasabi na ito na naman daw ang maghahakot ng maraming parangal para sa megastar. Ngunit may ilang nagsasabing baka hindi raw ito maging blockbuster dahil kasabayan ang showing ng international movie na Indiana Jones. But I’m sure, marami ang manonood dahil minsan lang gaganap ang megastar ng ganitong klaseng role sa isang pelikulang gawa ng mahusay na direktor na si Chito Roño, under Star Cinema pa na kilala sa paggawa ng magagandang pelilkulang tumatabo sa takilya. ‘Yun na!
KC, NAG-SHOOTING MAG-ISA!
Naghahanda na si direk Joyce Bernal para sa pag-alis nila nina Richard Gutierrez, KC Concepcion at production staff ng Star Cinema para sa shooting ng first team-up ng dalawa na may working title na “For The First Time,” sa Greece. Ten days daw lamang silang magsu-shooting sa Santorini at Myconos at ang iba pa nilang shooting ay dito na gagawin. Naka-schedule ang first shooting day nila ng Wednesday, pero si KC daw lamang iyon at sa Tagaytay ang location nila.
| Movie Review: Give a care about ‘Caregiver’ |
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In her first movie after four years, Sharon Cuneta once again proves her caliber as a dramatic actress. In Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary offering Caregiver, the Megastar plays Sarah, a woman who leaves her teaching job and her son behind in the country for a caregiver position in London. However, all is not easy as emotional and financial issues soon rise to the surface. Although Caregiver has heavy confrontation scenes complete with hard-hitting dialogue, it is in the quieter moments where Sharon stands out even more. In the scene where Sarah invites her husband (played convincingly by John Estrada) to celebrate her promotion, her eyes and face radiate with frustration when money and career become a big issue between the couple. Sharon’s few scenes with veteran actress Anita Linda, who plays her senile grandmother, are absolute Caregiver paints an accurate picture of these OFWs, showing the extensive training that caregivers must undertake before they can get to work in hospitals and nursing homes abroad. Oftentimes, Filipino caregivers go beyond the call of duty, seeing their wards as real people rather than just mere patients or clients. Sharon’s own character Sarah, is a compassionate woman, who later views that same compassion as a liability when it takes an emotional toll. Sarah’s relationship with her difficult patient Mr. Morgan is one of the highlights of the film. Despite his cantankerous nature, they develop a friendship, with Mr. Morgan eventually giving Sarah a gift that changes her perception of life.
The movie also depicts the lighter side of life as an overseas worker with a bunch of light comic scenes. It shows how any Filipino will remain a Filipino no matter where life takes him around the globe. He will ask a fellow Pinoy to send him buro and bagoong and will always have a Santo Niño and Virgin Mary in his house. The Megastar has mentioned in previous interviews how she wishes that Caregiver will make audiences appreciate how caregivers–and all OFWs for that matter—sacrifice a lot for their families and for the country. And the movie does precisely that. All in all, Caregiver is a story that could apply to each of us in our search for life’s meaning and for one’s self-worth. |
tearjerkers, with feelings of hurt and heartbreak palpable in every frame.
When Love Begins Earned P69M in 2 Weeks
The Star Cinema and Viva Films’ romantic drama When Love Begins has already grossed P 69,277,632.90 on its two weeks of running. The Aga Muhlach-Anne Curtis starrer was second only to Hollywood superhero movie Iron Man, which already raked in P 120,930,291.90 for 2 weeks.
Compared with Aga’s previous movie “A Love Story” with Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban, When Love Begins is lackluster at the boxoffice. A Love Story has grossed P 130,169,177.10 and it ran for 8 weeks. A Love Story was no. 1 in 3 weeks beating the Hollywood movie “Bourne Ultimatum” starring Matt Damon which also premiered last August 15, 2007.
Although When Love Begins can still run to 4 to 6 weeks of screening, it could only pull in approximately P10 million or less specially that Hollywood summer movies are now hitting the theaters. For what its worth, When Love Begins received a grade of “B” from the Cinema Evaluation Board which means the producers will only pay 50% for its amusement tax.
The independent movie “Ploning”, produced by various filmmakers collectively known as “Panoramanila”, has grossed P 10,546,847.40 in 2 weeks. This is an above the average performance for an indie-movie in the country. Furthermore, the Judy Ann Santos starrer was shown only in SM cinemas nationwide. Plus, it’s the first movie this year to receive a grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board.
Judy Ann’s previous movies like Ouija and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo has grossed P87.3 M and P122.9 M respectively. Of course, we have to consider that SSS has no Hollywood movie competitor compared to Ouija so these two movies are both hits. And while her last 2 films are commercial successes, her latest film “Ploning” was a critical success.
Let’s take a look at this year’s box-office so far, shall we?
When Love Begins:
P 69,277,632.90 (2 weeks)*
My Big Love:
P 68,074,541.10 (6 weeks)
Supah Papalicious:
P 66,523,342.80 (6 weeks)
Manay Po 2: Overload:
P 29,750,322.90 (3 weeks)
Ploning:
P 10,546,847.40 (2 weeks)
*still running
Figures courtesy of Box Office Mojo.
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WHEN LOVE BEGINS BOX OFFICE HIT!
Latest scoop sa pelikulang When Love Begins, ang chika kumita ng husto sa mga sinehan ang movie nina Aga Mulach at Anne Cusrtis.. Within Four days daw ay kumita na ito ng 35 million at counting pa raw oh?!.. Regarding sa controversial movie ni Juday na Ploning within 4 days daw kumita na ito ng 11 milion. At ganun din, still counting… Tumaas na kaya kilay ni Mr. Alfie lorenzo dahil sa tumabo sa takilya ang pelikulang When Love Begins? At pagkatapos ng kontrata ni Juday sa ABSCBN next year ay ito na kaya magiging hudyat ng paglipat nya sa GMA dahil sa sama ng loob sa ABSCBN? Pag natuloy, susunod nga ba si Ryan Agoncillo pag lumipat si Juday sa GMA? Ano sa palagay nyo mga ka-showbiz bureau? Well let’s just wait and see!
Richard Gutierrez signs movie deal with Star Cinema
Actor-endorser Richard Gutierrez has signed a movie contract with ABS-CBN’s movie outfit Star Cinema.
Gutierrez will be doing a light romance flick with showbiz royalty and ABS-CBN’s newest contract star KC Concepcion.
Present during the signing were Star Cinema head Malou Santos, ABS-CBN Corporate Communication head Bong Osorio and other network executives.
The actor was accompanied by his talent manager, his mother Anabelle Rama.
Gutierrez is currently the number one leading man of ABS-CBN’s rival network
Aga Muhlach happy for box-office success of “When Love Begins”
Abot hanggang tenga ang ngiti ni Aga Muhlach nang makasalubong namin siya sa ABS-CBN compund kahapon, April 30. Nakarating na kasi agad kay Aga ang magandang balita na successful daw ang nationwide first-day showing ng movie nila ni Anne Curtis na When Love Begins ng Star Cinema at Viva Films.
“Of course, masaya,” ngiti ni Aga. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga nanonood. I hope they really enjoyed the movie.”
Nadagdagan pa ang kasiyahan ni Aga nang malaman niya na nakakuha na rating na “B” ang When Love Begins mula sa Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).
“Wow, salamat!” nagulat na reaksyon ni Aga.
Tatlong pelikula ang sabay-sabay na ipinalabas kahapon, April 30: When Love Begins, ang Hollywood movie na Iron Man, at ang pelikula ni Judy Ann Santos na Ploning. Ayon sa report ng Star Cinema, ang When Love Begins daw ang pinakamalakas sa mga sinehan dahil naka-P10 million daw ito on its opening day.
“It’s a long weekend. They [moviegoers] have enough time to watch both movies. So, sana suportahan nila parehas ng mga Pinoy ang movie namin [ni Juday] because we’re up against an international movie also, di ba?” pahayag ni Aga.
Natuwa rin si Aga nang malaman niya na tinalo raw ang box-receipts dito sa Metro Manila ng When Love Begins sa mga sinehan sa probinsya, kung saan showing din ang pelikula nila ni Anne.
“I really don’t know what to say,” sabi ni Aga. “The only thing I can say siguro is sana people will continue to support our movie.”
Sa ngayon, magpapahinga raw muna si Aga bago harapin ang susunod na pelikulang gagawin niya sa Star Cinema.
| Joey Reyes directs When Love Begins |
 Fresh from his string of box-office hits, movie director Joey Reyes makes summer sizzle with a romantic drama featuring two of the hottest stars in the industry.Set primarily in picturesque Boracay, When Love Begins features Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis portraying people dealing with issues of commitment and conflict.Direk Joey says that the movie has a very personal meaning to him because of his fascination with the location. “I’ve always felt that all the movies shot in Boracay have never captured the true beauty of the island.I go there thrice a year, so going back there and doing a movie was really an experience. I consider Bora one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s very inspiring  to work there. Boracay has always been my sanctuary and for the first time I was allowed to invade my sanctuary. At first it was awkward, but it was really worth it,” he reveals.As to working with Aga, Direk Joey says,“I’ve done so many movies with Aga Muhlach before, and it’s always a pleasant experience. He’s a personal friend, so I’m looking forward to working with him.” Though this is the first time that Direk Joey will be working with Anne, he feels privileged to be directing the young pretty actress. “Anne is so uncomplicated, walang arte, walang kiyeme, napakabait at pleasant na bata. I want to work with her again soon!” he shares.
Catch Joey Reyes’s latest masterpiece, When Love Begins, when it debuts in theaters this April 30, 2008. |
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presents the opportunity for them to find love, will they be able to figure out their weaknesses and fight their personal demons to prove that what they have aren’t just fleeting emotion?
Tuwang-tuwa ang executives ng Star Cinema nowadays. Besides getting so much initial early feedback on My Big Love (“Tiyak na winner nanaman ito!” say ng aming source who works for the film company), they are very happy to announce that two of their previous entries Sakal Sakali Saklolo and One More Chance really made a killing in the box-office and are considered as two of the highest-grossing films ever.