Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to Star in 'Magic Temple' Movie Remake

Reigning Teen King and Queen Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo will be doing a movie remake of the hit fantasy-adventure Magic Temple, Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirmed.

In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Malous Santos revealed that Star Cinema will be doing a remake of the 1996 film topbilled by then teen stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando and Marc Solis. The said movie, directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, is a big success at the 1996 Metro Manila Film festival winning all of the 7 nominations including Best Film.

Malou Santos said that the Magic Temple movie remake topbilled by Kathryn and Daniel will be done in partnership with Reality Entertainment and will boast of new special effects. Star Cinema is also planning to make a movie franchise out of Magic Temple, the script of which is already on its first draft.

"We’re thinking of doing a franchise of Magic Temple na limang pelikula. ‘Pag may may Magic Temple, magkakaroon ng Magic City, etc. So five stories na tuloy-tuloy," said Santos.

Magic Temple then had a sequel, Magic Kingdom in 1997 courtesy of Viva Films and still directed by the tandem of Gallaga and Reyes. The film still starred Salcedo, Hernando but Solis was replaced by Janus del Prado. It was also the film debut of now multimedia princess Anne Curtis.

Are you excited for the Magic Temple remake starring Kathryn and Daniel. Well, the movie will be released most probably late 2014 (maybe another MMFF entry). For now, let's savor the magic of KathNiel in Got to Believe, weeknights on ABS-CBN primetime bida.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Angel Locsin is Darna in Star Cinema Movie, Malou Santos Confirms

Award-winning actress Angel Locsin will reprise her role as the Pinay superheroine Darna, but this time, it will be on the big screen. This was confirmed by Star Cinema managing director Malou N. Santos in an interview with Manila Bulletin.

Last year, ABS-CBN acquired the rights to several Mars Ravelo titles including Darna, Captain Barbell and Dyesebel. There are unconfirmed reports then about Angel Locsin reprising her role as Darna but it was not until today that the most-coveted 'stone' was confirmed to be bestowed still on Angel.

Angel Locsin has played Darna for television way back in 2005. Then GMA-7 did another TV version  in 2009 starring Marian Rivera.

When ABS-CBN bought the rights to famous masterpieces of Mars Ravelo, the initial thought is that they will be remaking them for television. However, recent developments revealed that the management is planning for movie remakes of these works.

According to Ms. Malous Santos, Star Cinema is already done with the script regarding Darna's past and currently brainstorming for the continuation of the story. The film outfit is targeting next year for the start of filming.

So there you are. It's official that Angel Locsin will be playing Darna in a movie version by Star Cinema. Angel is very deserving for the role that even Marian Rivera (who already played Darna) approved of Angel's Darna reprise (read story here).

Keep posted for more updates about this big Darna movie from Star Cinema and the rest of the cast, especially, the main villain Valentina and Darna's little brother Ding (the 'stone keeper').

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

She's The One Movie Poster Unveiled - Stars Dingdong Dantes, Bea Alonzo and Enrique Gil

This October, on its 20th anniversary, Star Cinema brings to the big screen Dingdong Dantes, Enrique Gil and Bea Alonzo in “She’s The One”, a story that combines the excitement of an unexpected romance with the epiphany that comes with finding the one person you can’t live without.

Check out the movie poster below and watch the teaser trailer here.

“She’s The One” hits theaters on October 16 and is directed by Mae Cruz from a story and script by the award-winning Vanessa Valdez. It also stars upcoming screen sweetheart Liza Soberano in her biggest, most important and most challenging film role to date.

The film is woven around the idea of an “epiphany”, or that one moment in life when we finally find the answer that will change everything. But we may find ourselves asking, how far are we willing to go when we do?

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Kung Fu Divas Starring Ai Ai Delas Alas and Marian Rivera Opens October 2

Two of the country’s “box-office divas” from rival TV networks—Kapamilya Comedy Queen AiAi delas Alas and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera—will join forces in this year’s funniest epic comedy-adventure film titled “Kung Fu Divas,” which will hit cinemas nationwide on October 2 (Wednesday).

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Star Cinema continues its two-decade tradition of sharing stories of pure laughter and entertainment to the Filipino audience by teaming up with co-producers Reality Entertainment and O & Co. Picture Factory to produce a world-class Onat Diaz masterpiece.

“Masayang-masaya kami ni Marian na part kami ng 20th anniversary celebration ng Star Cinema. Happy din ako dahil nakasama for the first time ang isa sa mga reyna ng GMA,” said AiAi. “Sa totoo lang, isa ito sa pinakamahirap na pelikulang ginawa ko–acting-wise and action-wise. Nag-training din kasi kami dito for martial arts kaya mahirap. Pero sa ganda ng movie, sulit ‘yung hirap. Fulfilled na fulfilled ako.”

Like AiAi, Marian takes pride in being part of “Kung Fu Divas.” In fact, she applauded upon learning about their milestone movie. “Happy ako na nagkakaroon ng ganitong pagkakaisa para sa isang pelikula at kabilang ako doon sa moment na ‘yun,” Marian expressed. “Napaka-memorable po nito sa akin dahil ang daming bago sa akin dito. Bukod sa unang pagsasama po namin ito ni Ate AiAi, first time ko rin pong nakatrabaho si Direk Onat, first time kong magkaroon ng comedy-action na pelikula, at syempre first movie ko po ito from Star Cinema.”

Aside from their newfound friendship, “Kung Fu Divas” was close to the heart of AiAi and Marian because of its top caliber concept and execution.

“Dahil sa movie na ito, mare-realize ng viewers na napaka-talented ng mga Pinoy at kaya nating gumawa ng pang-Hollywood na materyal,” AiAi said. “Marami na akong comedy films na nagawa pero ibang klase ang katatawanan dito, hindi mo mae-explain. Kailangan talaga siyang panoorin.”

“Bumilib talaga ako sa sa special effects ng movie. First time kong makagawa ng isang pelikula na halos lahat ng mga eksena ay nasa chroma,” added Marian. “Pero siyempre hindi lang sila maaaliw sa movie, madami rin silang matututunan lalo na tungkol sa pag-ibig at pamilya.”

“Kung Fu Divas” is a story about two bitter rivals in “Hiyas ng Dalampasigan” beauty pageant namely Charlotte (AiAi) and Samantha (Marian), who will be forced to become allies after an unexpected turn of events that put the lives of many in danger.

Can you set aside rivalry and sacrifice your own life for ‘world peace?’

Joining AiAi and Marian in “Kung Fu Divas” are Roderick Paulate, Edward Mendez, Bianca Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman, Nova Villa and Gloria Diaz.

Don’t miss the world-class special effects, lessons, and the new flavor of comedy from the fresh dynamic duo of AiAi and Marian in the epic comedy-adventure film “Kung Fu Divas” showing on cinemas all over the country on October 2, 2013.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

She's The One Teaser Trailer - Bea Alonzo, Dingdong Dantes and Enrique Gil Movie

Star Cinema has released the first cinema teaser trailer for the upcoming romantic movie She's The One starring Bea Alonzo, Dingdong Dantes and Enrique Gil. The movie is still part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary.

In She's The One, Bea and Dingdong play bestfriends Cat and Wacky. The two may have been friends for years but their true feelings for each other only emerged when Bea's character was seen forming a close relationship with mystery man Enrique Gil.

Also starring Maricar Reyes, Guji Lorenzana, Coleen Garcia, Daniel Matsunaga, Erika Padilla, Marc Solis, RS Francisco and Garlic Garcia, She's The One, directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, is expected to hit Philippine cinemas this October.

Watch the cinema teaser trailer of She's The One below featuring Richard Yap's Don’t Know What To Do, Don’t Know What To Say from the latter's self-titled debut album.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Be Careful with My Heart Movie No Longer Part of MMFF 2013

The movie version of ABS-CBN's hit daytime drama Be Careful with My Heart will no longer be part of this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013).

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino confirmed in a report by Dennis Datu on DZMM that Be Careful with My Heart backed out of the annual festival. According to the said report, the MMFF 2013 organizing committee received Star Cinema's letter formalizing the withdrawal on Thursday afternoon.

Star Cinema, in its letter, explained that they decided to pull out the movie due to the "tight schedule" of the cast and crew of Be Careful with My Heart. Apparently, it was difficult to shoot for the movie while everyone's still busy taping the ongoing series.

There are no confirmations yet whether the production of the film will still push through even after this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

With Be Careful with My Heart's withdrawal from MMFF 2013, one slot is again vacated and ready to be occupied by a film to be chosen by the organizing committee from among the 15 shortlisted ones to complete the eight official entries.

Before Be Careful with My Heart, Bong Revilla's My Super Kap, which is suppose to bring the senator on the big screen opposite Ai Ai Delas Alas and Toni Gonzaga was also pulled out from the MMFF due to conflicting schedules of the Kapamilya leading ladies.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Momzillas Full Trailer | Maricel Soriano and Eugene Domingo Movie Under Star Cinema and Viva Films

Check out the full trailer of Star Cinema and Viva Films' Momzillas starring Diamond star Maricel Soriano and "rough" Diamond star Eugene Domingo. Formerly titled Oh My Mamma Mia, the movie is still part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary presentation.

The hilarious comedy movie also stars Billy Crawford and Andi Eigenmann together with Candy Pangilinan, DIvina Valencia, Joey Paras and a lot more. Directed by box office director Wenn V. Deramas, Momzillas opens in theaters this September 18.

Watch the full trailer of Momzillas below.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo Gross P102.36-M in 3 Weeks | Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has grossed P102.36 million in 3 weeks according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo (BOM).  

A certified box office success, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo of KimXi is the third Pinoy film to hit the P100-million mark this year, next to It Takes A Man and A Woman and Four Sisters and A Wedding. The film will also be Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's highest-grossing movie to date.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters reigned Philippine box office for the period of August 14-18, raking P120 million in just 2 weeks, followed by debuting films The Internship and Kick-Ass 2.

Here are the top movies in the Philippines from August 14-18 according to Box Office Mojo. For last week's box office ranking, click here.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	1	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters	Fox	32,433,550 PHP	120,065,887 PHP	2
2	N	The Internship	Fox	10,625,756 PHP	10,625,756 PHP	1
3	N	Kick-Ass 2	UIP	7,062,830 PHP	7,062,830 PHP	1
4	2	Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo?	Star Cin.	6,823,404 PHP	102,368,727 PHP	3
5	3	The Smurfs 2	Sony	6,327,055 PHP	35,216,307 PHP	2
6	N	Dragon Ball Z	Pioneer	981,599 PHP	981,599 PHP	1
7	10	Man of Steel	WB	37,997 PHP	388,565,538 PHP	10
8	15	White House Down	Sony	5,397 PHP	58,709,136 PHP	7

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of August 18, 2013)

1. It Takes A Man and A Woman - P375.02-M
2. Four Sisters and A Wedding - P145-M
3. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo - P102.36-M
4. Bromance - P73.85-M
5. A Moment In Time - P64.54-M
6. Must Be...Love - P60.74-M
7. Tuhog - P24.7-M
8. My Lady Boss - P19.4-M
9. The Bride and the Lover - P10.4-M
10. Seduction - P6.59-M
11. Raketeros - P4.6-M

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

FPJ Movies to Air Soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, TFC and Various Cable Channels

ABS-CBN and its various free-to-air and cable channels will be airing the movies of the late Fernando Poe Jr. as a gift to the fans of the King of Philippine Cinema on his 74th birthday and to showcase his legacy and contribution to the movie industry and the Filipino masses.

With ABS-CBN’s unmatched reach in the country and worldwide, viewers can choose to watch a variety of FPJ movies whenever they want on its platforms with the relaunch of the FPJ movie timeblock on Channel 2 with the handle “FPJ, Da King,” and the new movie blocks “FPJ, Ang Nag-iisang Alamat” on Studio 23; “FPJ, Ang Hari ng Pinoy Cinema” on Cinema One; “FPJ, Ang Da King Magpakailanman” on Jeepney TV; and “FPJ, Ang Simbolo ng Pilipino” on The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Weeks leading to the launch, “Banana Split Extra Scoop” and Studio 23’s “Gag U” will present FPJ-inspired skits and FPJ impersonators, while Sunday musical variety show “ASAP 18” will feature some of the most memorable theme songs in FJP’s films in a special number.

Also watch out for the FPJ trivia contests on DZMM and MOR 101.9, as and the re-airing on Cinema One of “Alay ni Da King: An FPJ Special,” a TV special examining FPJ as an artist, a cultural icon, a friend and colleague, and an idol of the masses.

ABS-CBN recently acquired the rights to FPJ’s exclusive movie library, a collection of classic movie titles that FPJ starred in, wrote, directed, and produced.

Watch out for FPJ movies soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Cinema One, Jeepney TV, and TFC.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Sam Milby Replaces Piolo Pascual in 'Kimmy Dora' Prequel; Plays Leading Man to Eugene Domingo in MMFF 2013 Entry

Singer-actor Sam Milby will replace fellow Kapamilya Piolo Pascual as Eugene Domingo's leading man in Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel, an official entry to the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013).

Piolo Pascual has to begged off from the project because of his busy schedule. However, he will still co-produced the movie via Spring Films, a production venture of Piolo, talent manager Erickson Raymundo, Shayne Sarte, and director Joyce Bernal.

Related: MMFF 2013 Eight Official Entries

He can't do the movie anymore because of his schedule kasi may ginagawa rin siyang mga pelikula ngayon. So meron kaming mga kailangang habulin schedule at hindi na siya nagma-match, so nag-decide naman kami to allow him not to do it na rin," Erickson Raymundo told ABS-CBN News.

Piolo Pascual, aside from being busy promoting for the internationally acclaimed film On the Job which opens August 28 in cinemas, is also filming for his first movie with actress Toni Gonzaga. The said project will also star Iza Calzado.

Both Eugene and Piolo were very happy that Sam accepted the role. Sam revealed that he was a big fan of the Kimmy Dora movies, that's why he was equally excited and pressured of doing the film since he knew that it has already established a lot of following.

Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel will take place a few years before the first Kimmy Dora film. The last installment of the Kimmy Dora trilogy, the movie will be a combination of mystery and comedy--more like a James Bond kind of movie gearing towards Austin Powers, Eugene revealed.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo Gross P92.66-M in 12 Days; Raketeros Rakes P4.6-M in 5 Days | Box Office Mojo

KimXi's first ever tandem in the big screen is a certified blockbuster with Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo doing so well in the box office. A proof is the latest tally of Box Office Mojo reporting that the movie of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has grossed P92.66 million in just 12 days.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo is the third film that is sure to hit the P100-million mark this year. On its own tally, Star Cinema said that the movie has already crossed the said mark on August 10.

Meanwhile, comdey movie Raketeros starring Mayor Herbert Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Padilla, Andrew E. and Long Mejia raked in P4.6 million on its first 5 days of showing. Produced by Heaven's Best, the movie is distributed by Star Cinema.

Here are the top 10 movies in the Philippines from August 7-11 according to Box Office Mojo. For last week's box office ranking, click here.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters	Fox	78,152,539 PHP	78,152,539 PHP	1
2	1	Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo?	Star Cin.	34,477,057 PHP	92,660,296 PHP	2
3	N	The Smurfs 2	Sony	26,547,145 PHP	26,547,145 PHP	1
4	2	The Wolverine	Fox	11,005,990 PHP	168,591,137 PHP	3
5	N	Raketeros	Star Cin.	4,616,940 PHP	4,616,940 PHP	1
6	3	Red 2	Pioneer	2,323,461 PHP	15,953,245 PHP	2
7	N	Grave Encounters	Pioneer	1,765,809 PHP	1,765,809 PHP	1
8	5	Pacific Rim	WB	1,179,219 PHP	163,254,603 PHP	5
9	8	Despicable Me 2	UIP	351,997 PHP	231,240,584 PHP	6
10	9	Man of Steel	WB	251,582 PHP	387,826,747 PHP	9

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of August 11, 2013)

1. It Takes A Man and A Woman - P375.02-M
2. Four Sisters and A Wedding - P145-M
3. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo - P92.66-M
4. Bromance - P73.85-M
5. A Moment In Time - P64.54-M
6. Must Be...Love - P60.74-M
7. Tuhog - P24.7-M
8. My Lady Boss - P19.4-M
9. The Bride and the Lover - P10.4-M
10. Seduction - P6.59-M
11. Raketeros - P4.6-M

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo Gross P100-M in Less than 2 Weeks | Box Office Update

Star Cinema's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has breached the P100 million mark in less than two weeks according Star Cinema.

"P100M mark! congrats @prinsesachinita at @XianLimm! #BakitHindiKaCrushNgCrushMo!! :)," posted Mico del Rosario, Star Cinema's advertising and promotions manager, on Twitter.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo, the first ever big screen team up of Kim and Xian (KimXi), opened in cinemas last July 31 raking P10.5 million. Third party tabulator Box Office Mojo reported that the movie grossed P51.7 million on its first 5 days, making it a certified box office success.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? is a ‘self-help’ comedy movie about the lives of brainy ‘ugly duckling’ employee Sandy Veloso (Kim) and his rich and dashing boss Alex Prieto (Xian).

Quick Links

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster
The Making—BTS Photos—International Screening Schedule

Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal and based from the book of Ramon Bautista, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo is still showing in theaters nationwide. The movie has a great potential to break box office records despite the weekly releases of Star Cinema movies this August in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Star Cinema will be distributing Gov. Vilma Santos' Cinemalaya movie Ekstra which opens August 14, and will also release the internationally-acclaimed action film OTJ (On The Job) opening August 28, the same day as the special release of Mario Maurer's highest-grossing Thai film of all time, Pee Mak.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo International Screening Schedule Dates and Venue

Watch out for Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo in theaters near you as the first ever big screen team up of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will be invading Canada and USA. 

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? is a ‘self-help’ comedy movie about the lives of brainy ‘ugly duckling’ employee Sandy Veloso (Kim) and his rich and dashing boss Alex Prieto (Xian). Based on the book by Ramon Bautista, the movie, directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, is a certified blockbuster in the Philippines with more than P50 million box office sales in just 5 days.

Check out the screening schedule of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo in the US and Canada below. The KimXi movie will also be available in the Middle East via TFC pay-per-view on August 15-18, 22-25 (12NN/3PM/6PM/9PM) for only SAR 25.

US SCREENINGS
August 16-22
Pearlridge West Theaters, Aiea HI Consolidated Kaahumanu 6, Kahului HI Century Great Mall, Milpitas CA Century Laguna 16, Elk Grove CA Century Roseville, Roseville CA Century at Tanforan, San Bruno CA Century 14, Vallejo CA Century 25, Union City CA Cerritos Stadium Cinema, Cerritos CA UA Horton Plaza, San Diego CA Digiplex Mission Marketplace, Oceanside CA Cinemark (The Legacy), Plano TX	Ontario Place Stadium 22, Ontario CA Orange Stadium Promenade, Orange CA Cinemark 16, Meza AZ Regal Village Square Stadium, Las Vegas NV AMC Loews Jersey Garden 20, Elizabeth, NJ Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge IL Clearview Bergenfield Cinemas, Bergenfield NJ West Covina Stadium 18, West Covina CA Parkway Plaza Stadium, Tukwila WA Tinseltown USA, Houston TX AMC Hoffman Center, Alexandria VA Cinemark 18, Norfolk VA AMC Loews Cinema Rio, Gaithersburg MD
CANADA SCREENINGS
August 16-29
Square One – Empire Studio 10, Mississauga, Ontario Coliseum Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough, Ontario Famous Players Canada Square Cinemas, Toronto, Ontario Cineplex Odeon – Southland Mall, Regina, Saskatchewan Cineplex Odeon Centre Mall Cinemas, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Cineplex Northgate Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba Cineplex – Movies 12 Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex, Calgary, Alberta Empire Studio 12 – Guildford, Surrey, British Columbia

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.