OTJ Cinema Trailer | Action-Packed Movie of Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual

The cinema trailer for the internationally-acclaimed film OTJ (On The Job) has been released. The said film had its world premiere at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France and recently won the jury's choice award in the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, OTJ is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Erik Matti. 

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Also starring Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino, Empress and Joel Torre, who bagged the best actor trophy at the above South Korean film festival, OTJ opens August 28, 2013 in cinemas nationwide.

Watch the OTJ cinema trailer below:

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OTJ Bags Jury's Choice Award in 17th Puchon Filmfest in Korea; Joel Torre is Best Actor

After its well-received world premiere in the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France, Filipino action-thriller “OTJ” (On The Job) won two major awards in the recently held 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, the Erik Matti masterpiece “OTJ” won jury’s choice, while one of its lead actors, Joel Torre, bagged the best actor trophy. Joel played as a middle-aged hired killer in the film.

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Part of Star Cinema’s continuing grand 20th anniversary celebration, the much talked about “OTJ” is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Direk Erik of the story that features Piolo as an NBI agent who aims to hunt down Gerald’s character who is a professional hitman.

Also part of “OTJ” are Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino and Empress.

Don’t miss the internationally-acclaimed action-thriller “OTJ,” showing on cinemas nationwide on August 28, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about “OTJ” and other Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary movie offerings, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo Gross P10.5 Million on First Day | Box Office Update

Star Cinema's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has grossed P10.5 million on its first day of showing according to the film outfit.

The movie, which is based on Ramon Bautista's book of the same title, opened in cinemas on Wednesday (July 31). Despite huge competition from Hollywood and the rains brought about by tropical depression Jolina, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo still managed to make a mark in the box office.

yahoo!!! #kimxi's launching movie #BakitHindiKaCrushNgCrushMo made P10.5M first day!! :) congrats!!
— Mico del Rosario (@micodelrosario) August 1, 2013

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).

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

Based on movie reviews and response by moviegoers, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo is one big comedy movie to watch this rainy season. Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, the movie is still showing in cinemas nationwide.

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Tuhog Gross P24.7 Million in 2 Weeks | Box Office Mojo

Maindie film Tuhog of Skylight Films has grossed P24.7 million after about 2 weeks in theaters according to third party box office tabulator, Box Office Mojo (BOM).

Tuhog, a dark comedy film, stars Eugene Domingo, Leo Martinez, Enchong Dee, Empress Schuck, and Jake Cuenca, and is distributed by Star Cinema as part of its 20th anniversary celebration.

Topping the country's box office list for the period of July 24-28 is X-Men spin-off The Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman, raking in P93.7 million on its first week. Tuhog emerged at the top 5, after Hollywood movies Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim and Turbo.

Here are the top 10 movies in the Philippines from July 24 to 28 according to BOM:

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	The Wolverine	Fox	93,687,799 PHP	93,687,799 PHP	1
2	N	Grown Ups 2	Sony	9,139,684 PHP	9,139,684 PHP	1
3	1	Pacific Rim	WB	8,878,679 PHP	154,048,821 PHP	3
4	2	Turbo	Fox	8,686,297 PHP	35,386,520 PHP	2
5	-	Tuhog	Star Cin.	7,298,356 PHP	24,687,124 PHP	2
6	3	The Lone Ranger	Disney	2,957,341 PHP	26,139,805 PHP	2
7	4	Despicable Me 2	UIP	2,807,848 PHP	224,977,627 PHP	4
8	6	Odd Thomas	Pioneer	887,655 PHP	5,071,367 PHP	2
9	N	Intersections	n/a	781,136 PHP	781,136 PHP	1
10	10	Man of Steel	WB	147,018 PHP	380,351,444 PHP	7

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of July 28, 2013)

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

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
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OTJ Official Movie Poster Unveiled | Starring Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual

Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment has released the official movie poster of the action-drama film OTJ (On The Job) starring Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson. The film is one of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary presentations (watch the teaser trailer here).

Directed by Erik Matti, On The Job had a successful world premiere last May at Directors' Fortnight section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France, receiving a standing ovation. In OTJ, Piolo portrays an NBI agent running after a hitman played by Gerald. Shaina Magdayao plays the role of Piolo's wife.

Also starring Joel Torre, Joey Marquez, Angel Aquino, Empress, Leo Martinez, Michael de Mesa, Rayver Cruz and Vivian Velez, OTJ (On The Job) is coming in Philippine theaters this August 2013.

On The Job will also have a theatrical release in the United States in the last quarter of the year. Film distributor Well Go USA had acquired the North American rights to the film, according to a report on news website Indiewire. Aside from this, a Hollywood remake of the film starring A-listers is also being considered (read story here). 

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Kung Fu Divas Full Trailer | Starring Ai Ai Delas Alas and Marian Rivera

The full trailer of action-comedy movie Kung Fu Divas starring Comedy Queen Ai Ai Delas Alas and Kapuso Queen Marian Rivera has been released.

Kung Fu Divas is a joint production of Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment, The O&Co. Picture Factory Inc., Ai-ai de las Alas, and Marian Rivera. The movie will be distributed by Star Cinema as part of its 20th anniversary presentation.

Also satrring Roderick Paulate, Edward Mendez, beauty queens Ruffa Gutierrez, Bianca Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman, and Ms. Gloria Diaz, and directed by Onat Diaz, Kung Fu Divas will open in cinemas nationwide on September 25, 2013.

Watch the full trailer of Kung Fu Divas below.

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Video: The Making of 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?'

Check out the making of Star Cinema's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, a movie adaptation of the best-selling humor book by self-proclaimed ‘Internet action star’ Ramon Bautista.

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).

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Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—BTS Photos

Also starring Kean Cipriano, Diane Medina, Jojit Lorenzo, Ryan Boyce, Lilia Cuntapay, Tonton Gutierrez, and the author of the book himself, Ramon Bautista, and under the helm of Bb. Joyce Bernal, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? opens in theaters July 31, 2013.

Watch the making of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? below.

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Thailand's Highest-Grossing Film of All Time Starring Mario Maurer to Hit Philippine Cinemas in August

In its continuing celebration of its two glorious decades in the movie industry, Star Cinema distributes to Philippine cinemas Thailand’s highest-grossing film of all time–“Pee Mak,” a one-of-a-kind horror-comedy film that stars Thai superstar Mario Maurer. Asia’s funniest ghost story “Pee Mak” is slated to be shown on theaters nationwide on August 28 (Wednesday).

After tackling relevant family issues in “Four Sisters And A Wedding,” eye-opening connected tales of life, dream, and love in Skylight Films’ drama-comedy film “Tuhog,” and highly relatable ordeal of moving on from heart break in “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” that will be shown nationwide next Wednesday (July 31), Star Cinema and its loyal viewers will soon talk about a scary but funny tale of great love shared through Thailand’s popular legend of Pee Mak and his ghost wife Nak (Davika Hoorne).

Watch the full trailer of “Pee Mak” here

Produced by GTH Productions in Thailand and directed by blockbuster director Banjong Pisanthanakun, who had previously helmed box-office horror films like “Shutter”, “4BIA” and “Phobia 2”, “Pee Mak” was also released in other Asian countries including Taiwan, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

“Pee Mak”s fresh take on a familiar tale, quickly rode high to Thailand’s box-office as it reached USD 33 million with 10 million tickets sold nationwide.

Together with Mario and Thai sweetheart Davika in “Pee Mak” are Thailand’s funny foursome namely, Nuttapong Chartpong, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Kantapat Permpoonpatcharasuk and Attharut Khongrasri.

Don’t miss “Pee Mak,” a comedy-horror film for the whole family that will be shown on Philippine cinemas in August 28, 2013.

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Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes Movie in the Works; Among Star Cinema's 20th Anniversary Films

Actor Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo are set to do a movie together, marking the third year in a row that Dingdong, a prime artist of GMA-7, will be doing a high profile project with ABS-CBN's film production outfit.

At the sidelines of their story conference on Friday, Dingdong and Bea shared their excitement on working together. The still untitled movie will be part of Star Cinema's year-long 20th anniversary celebration, and will center on the pair as best friends.

"I'm very fortunate that I'm given the opportunity," Dingdong told ABS-CBN News. "I'm extremely happy na finally makakatrabaho ko siya," he added, referring to Bea Alonzo, who is also very enthusiastic about her team up with the Kapuso actor.

"Ako, I'm excited na finally makakatrabaho ko na siya, kasi alam naman natin na hindi siya everyday nangyayari," Bea said, before turning to Dingdong to add, "I'm very honored na makatrabaho ka."

According to reports, Star Cinema saw the chemistry between Dingdong and Bea when they appeared together in the May 2013 anniversary issue of Men's Health magazine. The management eventually thought of pairing them in a movie.

This movie will be Bea Alonzo's second Star Cinema anniversary movie following the successful Four Sisters and A Wedding. For Dingdong, it was his follow up after winning back-to-back Best Actor trophies for Segunda Mano and One More Try, both under Star Cinema.

Are you excited for this Dingdong-Bea movie?

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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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Pee Mak starring Mario Maurer Hits Philippine Cinemas on August 28 (Full Trailer)

Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak Phra Khanong starring Thai-German heartthrob Mario Maurer and rising star Davika Hoorne is soon to hit Philippine theaters after conquering Asia and the US.

Produced by the GTH studio and directed by Banjong Pisunthanakun (Hello Stranger), Pee Mak is based on folklore about the ghost of a woman Mae Nak Phra Khanong who died in childbirth and the unsuspecting husband who returns from war to live with his family. 

Past movie adaptations focused more on the lovelorn ghost Mae Nak and her tragic tale, but the new film tells its story through Pee Mak (Maurer), the simple-hearted husband, and the friends who try in vain to tell him his wife’s (Hoorne) secrets.

Pee Mak is the second Thai film (after ATM) distributed in the Philippines by Star Cinema. It will be shown in selected cinemas on August 28, 2013. Watch the Philippine trailer (with English subtitles) below.

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My Lady Boss Gross P19.4-M in 2 Weeks; Fours Sisters and A Wedding Hits P145-M in 3 Weeks | Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema's Four Sisters and A Wedding grossed P145 million after three weeks of showing in cinemas according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo (BOM). The movie, which premiered with strong Hollywood competitors is a certified box office hit.

Meanwhile, GMA Films and Regal's My Lady Boss had a different fate, raking only P19.4 million after two weeks in theaters. The movie can be considered as flop, considering that it was topbilled by Kapuso queen Marian Rivera and another prime artist of GMA-7, Richard Gutierrez.

Here are the top 10 movies in the Philippines for the period July 10-14 according to BOM. For last week's ranking, click here.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Pacific Rim	WB	83,023,396 PHP	83,023,396 PHP	1
2	1	Despicable Me 2	UIP	59,447,285 PHP	201,078,565 PHP	2
3	-	Four Sisters and a Wedding	Star Cin.	15,118,008 PHP	145,029,261 PHP	3
4	2	White House Down	Sony	13,437,777 PHP	53,897,206 PHP	2
5	3	World War Z	UIP	4,579,469 PHP	205,252,203 PHP	4
6	4	My Lady Boss	n/a	3,619,937 PHP	19,452,412 PHP	2
7	N	Before Midnight	n/a	1,783,052 PHP	1,783,052 PHP	1
8	N	The Numbers Station	n/a	490,650 PHP	490,650 PHP	1
9	6	Man of Steel	WB	391,594 PHP	385,451,543 PHP	5
10	8	The Heat	Fox	61,364 PHP	7,939,454 PHP	3

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of July 14, 2013)

1. It Takes A Man and A Woman - P375.02-M
2. Four Sisters and A Wedding - P145-M
3. Bromance - P73.85-M
4. A Moment In Time - P64.54-M
5. Must Be...Love - P60.74-M
6. My Lady Boss - P19.4-M
7. The Bride and the Lover - P10.4-M
8. Seduction - P6.59-M

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
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Kim and Xian's 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo' a Self-Help Comedy

In continuing celebration of its 20th anniversary in the movie industry, Star Cinema creates another milestone as it returns to movie adaptation via Kim Chiu and Xian Lim’s first big screen team-up “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo,” a comedy movie based on the best-selling humor book by self-proclaimed ‘Internet action star’ Ramon Bautista.

Directed by blockbuster director Bb. Joyce Bernal and under the script by Bautista himself and Carmi Raymundo, the writer of the box-office hit “It Takes A Man And A Woman;” the witty yet funny “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” will hit cinemas nationwide on July 31, 2013.

After tackling family issues in its kick-off anniversary offering “Four Sisters And A Wedding” and the controversial connected tales of life, dream, and love in Skylight Films’ upcoming drama movie offering “Tuhog” that will be shown nationwide this Wednesday (July 17), Star Cinema and its loyal viewers will talk about an experience that everyone can relate to and learn from – moving on from a heart break, but with a funny twist!

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Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—BTS Photos

“Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” isa 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).

From an interesting encounter, the boss and the assistant will find themselves sealing a deal–Sandy will help Alex learn the ropes for him to effectively run their company, while Alex helps Sandy learn to play the practical game of dating and relationships for her to get back on her ex-boyfriend Gardo and not get her heart broken ever again.

Aside from Kim and Xian, also featured in “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” are Kean Cipriano, Diane Medina, Jojit Lorenzo, Ryan Boyce, Lilia Cuntapay, Tonton Gutierrez, and the author of the book himself, Ramon Bautista!

Don’t miss the first movie team-up of Kim and Xian that will give all the answers to the questions of the brokenhearteds, “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo,” to be shown on cinemas nationwide on July 31, 2013.

For more latest updates about “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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