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
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Sarah G, JC de Vera and ABS-CBN 60th Anniversary Station ID Launch on ASAP 18 (August 4)

ASAP 18 is set to share the touching stories of Filipino families this Sunday (August 4) in the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s highly-anticipated station ID for the 60th anniversary of Philippine television. The celebration will be led by mother and daughter ZsaZsa Padilla and Zia Quizon, who sang the SID theme song (listen to it here) titled “Kwento Natin Ito.”

Aside from the station ID, ABS-CBN’s anniversary campaign ‘KwentoSerye’ will also be launched in “ASAP 18” featuring touching stories that serve as an inspiration for the Kapamilya network.

Witness tales of love, hope, and dreams on the ASAP center stage in the back-to-back-to-back birthday celebrations of Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Kapamilya heartthrob Xian Lim, and Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, who will launch her newest album ‘Expressions’ (check out the album track list and sampler here).

Get ready to be blown away with the special concert treat of Kapamilya teen sensation Daniel Padilla.

Reminisce fun ‘barkada’ stories in the ‘90s throwback production number of “Raketeros” lead stars Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, and Andrew E, together with their director Randy Santiago; and the must-watch surprise of former “Ang TV” kids John Prats, Gio Alvarez, Marc Solis, Thou Reyes, Jan Marini Alano, and Lindsay Custodio.

Join “ASAP 18” as it welcomes the newest Kapamilya star JC de Vera together with some of the country’s hottest actors including Gerald Anderson, Enrique Gil, and Sam Milby. It will be followed by the launch of Sam Concepcion’s latest album; and the breathtaking dance numbers of Kapamilya teen stars Julia Barretto, Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, Jerome Ponce, Nash Aguas, and Khalil Ramos; and “Goin’ Bulilit” kids Bugoy Cariño, Brenna Garcia, Belle Mariano, Bea Basa, Joshen Bernardo, and Miguel de Guzman.

Meanwhile, watch out for the mind-blowing ASAP Supahdance showdown prepared by Iza Calzado, Pokwang, Luis Manzano, Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Empress, Arron Villaflor, Rayver Cruz, and KC Concepcion.

Fall in love with the most romantic stories in the world-class musical act of Martin Nievera, Vina Morales, Bamboo, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, and Toni Gonzaga; and the sweetest vocal performances of ASAP Sessionistas and ASAP Covers members Aiza Seguerra, Paolo Valenciano, and Yeng Constantino with OPM music icon Rico Blanco.

Don’t miss the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary station ID and listen to the heart-felt stories in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPKwento.

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'Raketeros' Full Trailer Released | Opens in Cinemas August 7

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of Raketeros, an upcoming comedy movie starring Herbert Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Padilla, Andrew E. and Long Mejia. 

The movie, which will be released through Star Cinema, is directed by Randy Santiago and produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment of Harlene Bautista.

Also starring Joey Marquez, Mark Gil, Tippy Dos Santos, Eula Caballero, Rodjun Cruz, RR Enriquez, Wendy Valdez, Sam Pinto, Markki Stroem, Regine Angeles, Ryan Bang, Yachang, and PBB Teens Karen Reyes and Ryan Boyce, Raketeros opens in cinemas August 7, 2013.

Watch the full trailer of Raketeros below:

Raketeros movie plot:

Raketeros recounts the hilarious misadventures of a group of middle aged men, tasked by Don Miguel, their high school batch mate, to fetch an expensive gown from the airport and then take it to Batangas, where it will be worn by his daughter, Juicy, at her debut. Berto, the cable guy (Herbert Bautista), Mando, the billiards player (Dennis Padilla), Julio, the singer (Ogie Alcasid), and Andoy, the priest (Andrew E) experience a series of comical adventures in accomplishing their seemingly simple mission, culminating in an action-filled pursuit by a criminal syndicate. At one point during the car chase, when everything seemed lost, the four buddies revealed intimate truths about themselves, further strengthening their bond of friendship. They managed to survive by the skin of their teeth and take the bullet-ridden gown to Don Miguel's mansion, where it somehow turned out to be the marvel of the event.

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Joey Marquez Leaves 'Showbiz Inside Report'

Joey Marquez will be leaving the ABS-CBN Saturday talk show Showbiz Inside Report. The actor-politician will have until next week before bidding goodbye to the show.

Tsong Joey is leaving 'SIR' because he is running for congressman of Parañaque's 2nd district and as per election rules and regulations, any personality or mass media practitioner seeking public office must resign or take a leave of absence from his/her work come campaign period, which officially starts March 29.

In an interview with Journal, Joey expressed his sadness upon leaving 'SIR' since he really loved hosting the show. When asked if he will be back to 'SIR' after elections, Joey said that ABS-CBN holds the decision.

"Depende sa Channel 2 ’yan, eh. Kasi may policy yata ang Channel 2. Ako, I’d like to come back, pero depende sa Channel 2 kung tatanggapin nila. I enjoy it (mag-host ng SIR), eh. Ang sarap, eh. Ang sarap i-extract ng mga problema ng isang tao,” he said.

Meanwhile, Joey Marquez is now shooting for the comedy movie Raketeros where he is playing one of the lead roles. He will be joining Mayor Herbert Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Long Mejia, Dennis Padilla and Andrew E in the said comedy movie which will be directed by Randy Santiago and produced by Heaven's Best of Harlene Bautista.

The movie, which is expected to hit theaters in the middle of the year also stars Eula Caballero, Tippy Dos Santos, Rodjun Cruz, RR Enriquez, Wendy Valdez, Regine Angeles, Ryan Bang, Yachang, and PBB Teens Karen Reyes and Ryan Boyce.

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