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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Eugene Domingo on Toni Gonzaga: "Tupperware"

Comedienne Eugene Domingo indirectly called multimedia star Toni Gonzaga as "plastic" after Toni mistakenly called her as Eugene Dominguez on her The Buzz guesting Sunday, July 14.

The Buzz host Toni Gonzaga interviewed Eugene, who is promoting her upcoming movie Tuhog under Skylight Films, the independent film arm of Star Cinema. While mentioning the names of the cast, Toni had blundered on Eugene's surname.

Toni blushed in embarrassment after the incident which forced Eugene to throw jokes about the matter. She got back on Toni by changing her surname to Gonzales. The latter even stood up and showed Toni how large her name was written on the monitor and other promotional posters in the studio.

In defense Toni said that she just inadvertently mixed-up Eugene's surname with that of co-star Leo Martinez, the reason her mouth blurted Eugene Dominguez. 

Meanwhile, Eugene, kidding aside, said that Toni Gonzaga endorsing "Tupperware" is just perfect, since she was claiming as Eugene's friend yet she doesn't know the latter's surname. 

Knowing Eugene as a comedienne, the comment was made to save Toni from further embarrassment and lighten up the situation. She even clarified to all that her name is "Eugene Domingo" before the show went to a gap. Watch the video below.

Eugene Domingo and Toni Gonzaga became close on the set of Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi, a 2011 Star Cinema movie which also stars Zanjoe Marudo and Wendell Ramos.

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Charice and Billy Crawford Clash in ASAP 18 (July 14) Plus Iya Villania's B-day Bash

International singing sensations Charice and Billy Crawford are both set to treat TV viewers with a hair-raising world-class talent showdown this Sunday (July 14) in “ASAP 18” (Click here to watch their showdown)

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya as they pay tribute to the one and only Comedy King Dolphy through touching and heartfelt song numbers to be led by ZsaZsa Padilla and siblings Vandolph, Epy and Zia Quizon.

“ASAP 18” continues the celebration with the special visit of Skylight Films’ “Tuhog” lead stars Enchong Dee, Jake Cuenca, Empress, Leo Martinez, and Eugene Domingo; and the grand birthday bash for Kapamilya host-actress Iya Villania (watch Iya's birthday prod number).

Groove to the music and fall in love with the fierce and feisty Supahdance showcase of returning Kapamilya and “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” lead star Cherie Gil; and the romantic surprises from Miles Ocampo, Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza, Jon Lucas, Alex Diaz, Kit Thompson, Julian Estrada, Liza Soberano, Ingrid dela Paz, at Khalil Ramos.

Meanwhile, witness the back-to-back-to-back mind-blowing concert experiences on the “ASAP 18″ concert stage with the heartwarming number of Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano in ‘With Love Gary V’ segment; and the show-stopping performance of ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga in ‘T Zone.’

Get ready for the hottest face-off of dance floor royalties Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao in the supah hot clash dance ‘MASH;’ followed by the breath-taking dance number of Kim Chiu, Nikki Gil, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, at KC Concepcion.

Also, watch out for the astonishing musical spectacle prepared by Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, ASAP Sessionistas, and Yeng Constantino together with famous violinists Coke Bolipata at Julian Duque.

Join in the fun in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:00 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 #ASAPPlay.

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Video: The Making of Tuhog | 2013 Skylight Films and Star Cinema

Check out the making of Skylight Films' Tuhog, one of Star Cinema's offerings in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Tuhog (2013) is a dark comedy movie starring Empress, Leo Martinez, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, and Eugene Domingo.

Tuhog is a shockingly beautiful story about the connected lives of three uniquely struggling people–the cranky bus barker, Fiesta (Eugene); the confused retired old man, Tonio (Leo); and Caloy (Enchong), the young man who preserves his virginity for his girlfriend (Empress)–whose screwed lives are further ‘screwed’ by a bus accident (more on the plot here).

Directed by Veronica Velasco, Tuhog will open in theaters July 17, 2013. Below is "the making" of Tuhog. Meanwhile, watch the movie's full trailer here.

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Tuhog 2013 Full Trailer | Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Leo Martinez, Jake Cuenca and Empress

Star Cinema has released the official full trailer of Tuhog (2013), the second movie presentation of Skylight Films this year. Tuhog is a dark comedy movie starring Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Jake Cuenca, Empress and Leo Martinez.

The title of the movie, Tuhog (which may sound erotic to some) stemmed from an accident which pierce three of the characters in a single steel bar. That mishap tied the lives of Fiesta (Eugene Domingo), Tonio (Leo Martinez) and Caloy (Enchong Dee) together (read more about the movie's plot here).

Written by Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel and also directed by Veronica Velasco (Last Supper No. 3 which won Best Film in 2009 Cinemalaya), Tuhog will open in theaters July 17, 2013. Watch the full trailer below.

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'Tuhog' Starring Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Empress, Jake Cuenca and Leo Martinez Opens July 17

After the hilarious comedy Bromance: My Brother's Romance which will hit theaters on May 15, Skylight Films and Star Cinema proudly present Tuhog, a dark comedy movie starring Eugene Domingo, Enchong Dee, Jake Cuenca, Empress and Leo Martinez.

In Tuhog, Eugene Domingo plays the role of Fiesta, a bus barker who turned spinster out of dedication to take good care of his demented father. Her life changes after she met Nato (Jake Cuenca), a driver who won her heart but with a dark secret.

Watch the full trailer of Tuhog here

Leo Martinez is Tonio, a retired old man past his prime who risked his pension to fulfill his dream of becoming a baker. Meanwhile, Enchong Dee plays Caloy, a young man who vowed to preserve his virginity for his girlfriend Angel (Empress), who also agreed to give her virginity only to Caloy. However, long distance relationship and a new guy in Angel's life challenged Caloy's faithfulness to the said pact.

The title of the movie, Tuhog (which may sound erotic to some) stemmed from an accident which pierce three of the characters in a single steel bar. That mishap tied the lives of Fiesta (Eugene Domingo), Tonio (Leo Martinez) and Caloy (Enchong Dee) together. 

Who will be given another chance to live and make things right? And whose life is really bound to end? 

According to Eugene Domingo, Tuhog's script is one of the best she had read for a long time and given a chance to compete in international film festivals, the award-winning actress said that Tuhog's screenplay will have a good chance of winning.

Written by Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel and also directed by Veronica Velasco (Last Supper No. 3 which won Best Film in 2009 Cinemalaya), Tuhog will open in theaters July 17, 2013.

Photo courtesy of Tuhog Facebook Page

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Star Cinema Movies for 2013 Line Up

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. popularly known as Star Cinema will celebrate its 20th anniversary this 2013 with an exciting movie lineup. Now the most active film outfit in the country, Star Cinema will treat movie fans with pure entertainment and inspiration with this year's film releases.

Here is a list of Star Cinema movies that are confirmed in the works, according to ABS-CBNnews.com:

		A Moment in Time Starring: Coco Martin, Julia Montes Release date: February 13, 2013
		It Takes A Man And A Woman (Working Title) Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo Director: Cathy Garcia-Molina co-produced with Viva Films Release date: TBA
		On The Job (OTJ) Starring: Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson Director: Erik Matti Release date: TBA
		Kathryn Bernardo-Daniel Padilla launching movie Release date: TBA
		Kim Chiu and Xian Lim’s first movie together Director: Joyce Bernal Release date: TBA
		Angelica, Angel, Toni, Bea project Release date: TBA
		Vhong Navarro horror movie Director: Joyce Bernal co-produced with a Malaysian producer Release date: TBA
		Judy Ann Santos movie Director: Chito Roño Release date: TBA
		Kris Aquino movie Director: Chito Roño Release date: TBA
		Tuhog Starring: Eugene Domingo, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee Release date: TBA

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MMFF 2012 List of Entries Submitted by Film Outfits

Movie outfits have started submitting their scripts and film entries for the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2012. The submitted entries will then be reviewed and considered until the MMFF selection committee come up with the official list of entries that will be shown Christmas day.

Here are some of the movies/scripts that were submitted by their respective production outfits for consideration in the MMFF 2012:

• ER Ejercito’s Scenema Concept International – El Presidente and Ben Tumbling
• Unitel Pictures – Lola Basyang Story
• GMA Films – Coño Problems (Bianca King, Aljur Abrenica, Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza, Mikael Daez)
• Star Cinema – Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino movie and One More Try (Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes, Angel Locsin)
• Octoarts Films – Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me (Bong Revilla, Vic Sotto, Judy Ann Santos)
• Quantum Films – horror movie The Strangers (Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee) and Tuhog (Eugene Domingo)
• Brilliante Mendoza and Solar – Sa ‘Yo ang Sinapupunan (Nora Aunor)
• Adolf Alix’s Deus Lux Mea Films – My Prince Charming (Iza Calzado, Mario Maurer) and Death March (Cesar Montano, Zanjoe Marudo, Jason Abalos)
• Mother Lily’s Regal Entertainment – Shake Rattle and Roll 14 (Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Vhong Navarro)

To summarize, the MMFF selection committee will be screening  6 drama, 2 fantasy, 2 comedy, 2 horror, and 1 romantic comedy movie to make it to the official list of MMFF 2012 entries. The official list of entries to the 38th MMFF 2012 is expected to be announced this coming June 18.

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Joey De Leon and Eugene Domingo's Tuhog, Star Cinema's MMFF Entry?

Last Friday, rumors surfaced that Star Cinema will be betting on Joey De Leon and Eugene Domingo for their 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. The said movie of Joey and Eugene, according to online reports has a working title Tuhog.

Will there be a Joey-Eugene tandem for 2012 MMFF?

Early reports claimed that a big movie starring Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda and Ai Ai Delas Alas will be Star Cinema's entry for MMFF but with this new rumor, it seemed that a change of plan has happened.

If ever this rumor is true, then we can expect a battle between Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon for this year's MMFF. Vic will be doing a movie with senator Bong Revilla and Judy Ann Santos for MMFF. There will also be a competition between Judy Ann, Eugene and the superstar Nora Aunor for awards since Ate Guy's Thy Womb is reportedly being groomed as an MMFF entry.

If Tuhog will be the final title of Joey and Eugene's rumored movie, then it will be of the same title with Jeffrey Jeturian's 2001 film starring Jaclyn Jose, Ina Raymundo, Irma Adlawan, Klaudia Coronel and Dante Rivero about a true-to-life story of an incest-rape that is translated into a big screen project (a film inside a film).

But we guess, Joey and Eugene's movie will be comedy of sorts or can be combined with an element of horror, just like Eugene's Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme, which she is now promoting.

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