MMFF 2012 Stars Parade Atop Festive Floats (Photos)

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2012) officially kicked off with the Parade of Stars which happened Sunday, December 23.

The MMFF 2012 parade started around 2 PM at the Quirino Grandstand and followed the path to Roxas Boulevard before finally halting to the SM MOA Grounds (see complete parade route here). The lead stars of the eight participating films paraded atop huge floats which took inspiration from their respective movies' theme.

Here are the stars of the MMFF 2012 riding their respective floats. (Don't forget to comment on which film has the best float)

El Presidente Float - Jeorge ".E.R." Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano, Christopher De Leon

One More Try Float - Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo and Angelica Panganiban

Shake Rattle and Roll 14 Float - Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Janice De Belen, Herbert Bautista, Dennis Trillo, Ella Cruz

Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako Float - Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto, Judy Ann Santos

Sisterakas Float - Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Ai Ai Delas Alas, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Xyriel Manabat

Sosy Problems Float - Heart Evangelista, Bianca King, Solenn Heussaff, Rhian Ramos

The Strangers Float - Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM de Guzman

Thy Womb Float - Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, Mercedes Cabral

The MMFF 2012 Parade of Stars will be telecast Sunday, December 23 on TV-5 at 9:30 PM. The MMFF 2012 awards night will be held on December 27 while the entire festival will run from December 25 to January 8.

Photos credits to respective owners from Facebook/Twitter; MMFF Official

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MMFF 2012 Parade of Stars: MMDA Releases Traffic Advisory, Alternate Routes

The most-awaited Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2012) Parade of Stars will happen on Sunday, December 23 and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority along with the organizers of the 38th MMMFF announced the route of the traditional Parade of Stars and alternate routes for motorists.

Click here to see the festive floats of the eight official entries

The annual Parade of Stars will feature the stars of participating films atop huge floats and many people will surely flock the parade's route, anticipating MMFF's festive kick-off. This year's entries include Sisterakas, One More Try, El Presidente, The Strangers, Shake Rattle and Roll 14, Sosy Problems, Thy Womb and  Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako. 

Here is the advisory of MMDA regarding the event:

MMFF Parade of Stars - Parade Route December 23, 2012, 2:00 PM Parade starts in front of the Quirino Grandstand left turn at T.M. Kalaw, right turn to Roxas Blvd., right turn at Buendia Avenue, left at Macapagal Avenue, right at Seaside Blvd., left at Jose Diokno Blvd., right at Harbor Drive, drop off point at Block 21 within SM MOA Grounds. Alternate Routes: Southbound - From T.M. Kalaw, left turn at A. Mabini straight to F. B Harrison, right turn to EDSA, left to Roxas Blvd. Nothbound - From EDSA, left turn at Taft Avenue straight to corner T.M. Kalaw

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MMFF 2012 Official Entries (Mainstream and New Wave Films Final Roster)

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released the final roster  of the official entries to the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2012). The movies will be released on the big screen Christmas Day.

The 2012 MMFF will be kicked off by the Parade of Stars on December 23 (Sunday), with the Gabi ng Parangal set for December 27. The filmfest officially ends on January 7, 2013.

Here are the 8 official entries to the 2012 MMFF:

		‘THE STRANGERS’ Genre: Horror Starring Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Julia Montes Produced by Quantum Films Directed by Lawrence Fajardo Watch trailer here
		‘EL PRESIDENTE’ Genre: Historical Starring Jeorge “E.R.”Estregan, Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, more Produced by Scenema Concept International Directed by Mark Meily Watch trailer here
		‘THY WOMB’ Genre: Drama Starring Nora Aunor, Lovi Poe and BembolRoco Produced by Centerstage Productions and Solar Entertainment Directed by Brillante Mendoza Watch trailer here
		‘SISTERAKAS’ Genre: Comedy Starring Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai Delas Alas Produced by Star Cinema and Viva Entertainment Directed by Wenn V. Deramas Watch trailer here
		‘ONE MORE TRY’ Genre: Romance-Drama Starring Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban and Dingdong Dantes Produced by Star Cinema Directed by Ruel S. Bayani Watch trailer here
		‘SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG KABISOTE AT SI AKO’ Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Action Starring Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto and Judy Ann Santos Produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet, Imus Productions, Apt Entertainment and GMA Films Directed by Tony Y. Reyes Watch trailer here
		‘SOSY PROBLEMS’ Genre: Comedy Starring Rhian Ramos, Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff and Bianca King Produced by GMA Films Directed by Andoy Ranay Watch trailer here
		‘SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL 14′ Genre: Horror Starring Vhong Navarro, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe and Eula Caballero Produced by Regal Entertainment Directed by Chito Roño Watch trailer here

For the New Wave Feature Film section, here are the 5 official entries:

‘AD IGNORANTIAM’ Starring Kristoffer King, Ina Feleo, Kimmy Maclang, Mercedes Cabral Produced by Quantum Films Directed by Armando Lao

‘GAYAK’ Starring Allan Paule, Evelyn Vargas, Richard Bradley, Sef Cadayona Produced by Pro.Pro Artist & Advertising Directed by Ronaldo Bertubin

‘IN NOMINE MATRIS’ Starring Liza Diño, Biboy Ramirez, Al Gatmaitan, Clara Ramona, Tami Monsod Produced by HUBO Productions Directed by Will Fredo

‘PAGLAYA SA TANIKALA’ Starring Matteo Guidicelli, Micko Laurente, Nicco Manalo Produced by Kuwentista Production, Inc Directed by Michael Angelo Dagñalan

‘THE GRAVE BANDITS’ Starring Marti Sandino San Juan, Ronald Pacifico, Jill Palencia Produced by Paper Boat Pictures Directed by Tyrone Acierto

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Shake Rattle and Roll 14 Teaser Trailer Released

Regal Entertainment has released the official trailer of Shake Rattle and Roll 14 (The Invasion). The 14th installment of the original Pinoy horror film series is an official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Shake Rattle and Roll XIV also contains three different episodes namely Unwanted, The Lost Command and Pamana. All the three episodes were directed by Chito S. Roño.

Unwanted features the first on-screen team up of Vhong Navarro and Lovi Poe plus Albie Casiño, Eula Caballero, Carlo Aquino and Eric Tai while The Lost Command stars Paulo Avelino, Ella Cruz, Mart Escudero, Dennis Trillo, AJ Dee, JC Tiuseco, Alex Castro and Makisig Morales.

The third episode Pamana stars two SRR veteran, Janice de Belen and Mayor Herbert Bautista with Empress, Ivan Dorschner, Dennis Padilla and Arlene Muhlach.

Watch the teaser trailer of Shake Rattle and Roll 14 below:

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MMFF 2012 Eight Official Entries Revealed!

The eight official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2012 have been revealed. Out of the 14 film script submissions, only 8 made it as official MMFF 2012 entries which will be exhibited on Christmas day.

Six film scripts did not make it to the final cut including Ben Tumbling of Scenema Concept International, Tuhog of Quantum Films, Sa ‘Yong Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) of Direk Dante Mendoza and Solar Films, My Prince Charming and Death March of Deus Lux Mea Films and Juan Dela Cruz from Cinemedia.

Click here for the updated list including the new wave feature films and trailer links

Here are the eight official film entries to the MMFF 2012:

1. Coño Problems (GMA Films)

Starring Aljur Abrenica, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza, Bianca King, Mikael Daez

2. El Presidente (Scenema Concept International)
Starring Nora Aunor, ER Ejercito, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano

3. Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang (Unitel Pictures)
Starring Iza Calzado, Paolo Contis, Ruffa Mae Quinto

4. One More Try (Star Cinema/Viva Films)
Starring Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Angel Locsin, Zanjoe Marudo

5. Shake Rattle & Roll 14 (Regal Films)
Starring Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Vhong Navarro

6. Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me (OctoArts/M-Zet/Imus/APT/GMA Films)
Starring Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto, Judy Ann Santos

7. Sisteraka (Star Cinema/Viva Films)
Starring Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda

8. The Strangers (Quantum Films)
Starring Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee

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