‘Who's That Girl?’ Earns P54.28 M in 3 Weeks

The comedy film “Who's That Girl?” from Viva Films and SMDC starring Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano grossed P54.28 million on its third week run. This is according to the figures posted by Box Office Mojo for the period March 16–20, 2011. The comedy film has surpassed the 3rd week gross of ‘My Valentine Girls’ from GMA and REGAL Films with a 3rd week earnings of P44.26 M. But it fails to surpass the 3rd week earnings of ‘Bulong’ from Star Cinema with striking box office sales of P67.27M. There are no available figures as of this moment in the Box Office Mojo official website about the fourth and fifth earnings of two films (My Valentine Girls and Bulong) which were both shown in February. With regards of the data available up to...

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EDU MANZANO makes a huge TV comeback via ‘FAMILY FEUD: THE SHOWDOWN EDITION’

The world's longest running game show is back once again on GMA Network! FAMILY FEUD: THE SHOWDOWN EDITION returns to Filipino homes with twice the fun and twice the excitement to watch out for every weekday mornings beginning April 4. This top-rating and well-loved game show makes its big comeback with the perfect game master to bring a brand-new-level of thrill on the widely-popular TV fare - no other than the very versatile and multitalented television host Edu Manzano. The ace actor's extensive command in hosting as well his infectious charm and crowd-pleasing personality will surely amuse both the contestants and viewers at home. Packed full of bonus prizes and giveaways, major changes were also incorporated in the show including...

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Jennylyn Mercado Covers Celebrity Living Magazine April/May 2011 Issue

Kapuso actress, Jennylyn Mercado is the latest featured artist in the April-May 2011 issue of Celebrity Living Magazine. On this “Personal Retreats” issue, you will discover how Jennylyn as a single mom creates the best life for her family.  Jennylyn is now back and very active in her showbiz commitments for her home station, shows, endorsements and out-of town tours after the serious health operation she had over the past few weeks.Aside from Jennylyn, other celebrities featured in this latest issue of Celebrity Living are LJ Reyes, Mother Lily and Pauleen Luna. Plus! JC Buendia’s Shabby Chic Condo, Bianca Valerio’s ‘Beauty Advocacy’, Tintin Bersola-Babao’s Paris Getaway, and many more! For those who’ve thinking on how they will...

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Circus Showmanship 101: Timeless Advice

"Don't over look the big 'if'. There is little doubt that shows will do an excellent business if they have real entertainment to offer, present it in a showmanlike manner, give the shows the proper exploitation, and keep faith with the public. Unless they are prepared to do those things, they might as well stay in the barn. It will save 'em money."From The BillboardMarch 28, 19...

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‘Party Pilipinas’ rejoices 1st anniversary in four destinations nationwide

It was truly the grandest party of the year as Party Pilipinas conquered the entire archipelago with a very successful and spectacular 1st anniversary celebration last Sunday, March 27. The simultaneous nationwide celebration united the stable of Kapuso stars who performed live for the thousands of shrieking fans in Cebu City, Davao City, Baguio City and in GMA Network Center. The star-studded cast of Captain Barbell led by Richard Gutierrez captivated the Cebuanos who trooped to the Fuente Osmeña Circle to catch a glimpse of their favourite celebrities. The crowds roared with delight when Richard rode the Kapuso float in his Captain Barbell costume. The Cebuanos were thrilled to see Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos, Solenn Heusaff, Sam Pinto,...

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GMA-7's new morning talk show ‘Starbox’ begins airing this Monday

Beginning April 4, spice up your weekday mornings with GMA Network's latest daily talk show that provides a fully-loaded dose of entertainment, news and a lot more exciting segments staged live in remote areas via Starbox. Offering fresh and unscripted talks, Starbox is a trendy daily talk show expected to attract an early morning audience for its unique and lively concept that engages the participation of the common people--residents, commuters, passersby--on the streets, markets, malls, etc. The topics range from the latest feats, events and personalities to the most controversial issues in the country that will appeal to different generations of viewers, young and old. Starbox is hosted by Ali Sotto and radio DJ Papa Jack together...

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Angeline Quinto blazes on her first cover ever in MEGA Magazine April 2011 Issue

Oh My! The domination of the newest singing IDOL, Angeline Quinto continues to elevate as the Star Power Grand Winner takes her first magazine cover ever through MEGA Magazine's April 2011 “BIG FASHION” Issue.After winning the grand title in Star Power; joining the powerhouse performers of ASAP Rocks; launching her first ever album; topping radio stations’ music countdown and album sales, we can state that Angeline Quinto is really deserve the title “Next Female Pop Superstar” through the wonderful blessings and achievements she was receiving and earning right now. Other interesting topics inside the BIG FASHION ISSUE of MEGA Magazine include “Over 200 Hot Summer Looks”, “Fashion Celebs Report!”, “Let Birth Order Pick Your Perfect Mate”...

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Cinema One Originals Now On DVD!

Premiere movie channel in the Philippines, Cinema One, very proudly offers the highly-anticipated Cinema One Originals on DVD! Featuring the selected, controversial and award-winning movies of the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival from 2005 to 2010, these great movies are Confessional, Yanggaw, Wanted:Border and Paano Ko Sasabihin and are now available at only P350.00 from all branches of Astro Plus, Astro Vision, Odyssey, O Music, Fully Booked and SM Record Bar. Confessional (2008) is a mock-documentary movie by writers-directors Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Dahis. Citing one critic’s acclaim, ‘Confessional is an intelligent Blair Witch project of political thrillers. No wonder it was described “the most brilliant movie at the...

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Toni Gonzaga is ‘bright and beautiful’ in Preview April 2011 Issue

The Ultimate Multimedia Star, Toni Gonzaga is the latest cover girl of Preview Magazine for their April 2011 Issue. The 27-year-old Filipina Actress is currently seen every weekdays and Saturday in ABS-CBN’s noontime show, Happy, Yipee, Yehey! She’s also part of the Sunday-musical variety show, ASAP Rocks, which showcases her superb talents. Toni is one of the prime hosts of the Sunday-showbiz oriented program, The Buzz with Charlene, KC and Boy Abunda. In terms of movies, she’s slated to do two films this year. The first one is the comedy film with Eugene Domingo with a tentative title “Kakasal, Kakalas” under the direction of Mr. Joey Javier Reyes. The 2nd movie to be starred by the Ultimate Multimedia Star is with the Kanto Boys-Luis,...

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Iza Calzado Covers Women’s Health 2nd Anniversary Issue

Kapuso Star, Iza Calzado is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines April 2011 issue.This is more special for the said health magazine of the country because it’s their second anniversary magazine issue. It’s Anne Curtis who covers the 1st anniversary issue and for its 2nd year, the very dazzling Kapuso leading lady Iza Calzado.Other features inside Women’s Health this month includes “Healthy in a Hurry”, “59 Easy Ways to Go Green”, “Discover Your Best Style”, “Ignite Your Sex Drive Tonight”, “25 Beauty Must-Haves”, “Use the Right Weight-Loss Plan” and more!Women’s Health Philippines 2nd Anniversary Issue with charming, confident and in control Iza Calzado on the cover is now available nationwide wherever magazines are so...

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“Angel, mas maraming flop kesa kay Marian” Topic is now trending on the web!

It seems not the grand launch of the summer station ID of GMA and ABS-CBN is the most talked about topic today in the web. Instead, the hot showbiz article in the website of “Abante”, specifically in the column section of Mr. Alfie Lorenzo (showbiz columnist). “Angel, mas maraming flop kesa kay Marian” “Maki-party na sa ‘Party Pilipinas’” is the title of the said column. The first part of the column is all about the email by an avid fan of Ms. Marian Rivera namely “Briggs Pary­sta” who seems alarm about the detractors of her Idol (Marian Rivera) particularly the fans of Angel Locsin for the frequent talking, chatting and stressing about the “Flop Issue” of Marian’s movie “Super Inday” and “Tarot” to conclude for some Angel Locsin's Fans...

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Carla Abellana, Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador and Dennis Trillo will lead the cast of Regal Films’ ‘My Neighbor’s Wife’

Aside from the remake of Temptation of Island, Regal Films is also preparing for another new movie titled ‘My Neighbor’s Wife’. ‘My Neighbor’s Wife’ is one of the upcoming huge movies to be offered by Regal Films this 2011. It will star Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo. According to the reports, the topic of the film will be about infidelity (synonyms: unfaithfulness, faithlessness, disloyalty, betrayal). The film will be written and directed by Jun Lana, the director that recognized for his unforgettable sexy theme movies like Red Diaries, Bedtime Stories and Gigil. Also with his epic films’ Jose Rizal and Muro Ami which acknowledged him more as a premier director of the country.With a very good cast and...

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'Captain Barbell' Character Photos

Check out the first batch of publicity photos for GMA’s upcoming primetime series “Captain Barbell” topbilled by Richard Gutierrez.Other cast members of “Captain Barbell” and belongs to ‘Liga ng Kalayaan’ are the following: ‘Liga ng Kalayaan’ – a group of extraordinary people that will helps Captain Barbell to fight the major opponent in the story, Nero, played by the great actor, Christopher de Leon are the following: The Liga ng Kalayaan will be led by Richard’s father, veteran actor, Eddie Gutierrez. Completing the group are Bianca King as Lary, Eddie’s fearless assistant; Mike Tan as Teban, a former thief-turned-ally of Captain Barbell; Jake Vargas as Alden, a young superhero who has a top as his weapon of choice; Bea Binene as...

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Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities for 2011 'Ultimate Battle' – Day 5 Update

Piolo Pascual, Jake Vargas and Coco Martin are still presently on the Top 3. It’s impressive to find out that these three pinoy actors already reached the 1,000 votes. Trailing at no. 4 is Gerald Anderson while Enchong Dee holds the no. 5 spot.Day 5 Updateas of March 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m.:The Ultimate Battle started last March 21 and will be closed on April 3, Sunday at 10pm. The Top 3 pinoy stars that will receive the highest votes as the final round close will be declared as this year’s Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities. To vote, click HE...

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‘Captain Barbell’ makes a fantastic comeback on GMA Telebabad

Nearly five years after its original television debut, Captain Barbell takes flight once more as GMA-7 launches the exciting new sequel to the action-adventure series this March 28. The story promises to be more exciting, and the visual effects more amazing, as the greatest Pinoy superhero returns with a new league of extraordinary beings with astounding superpowers. Richard Gutierrez reinterprets his role as the superhero Captain Barbell, and his alter ego, Teng. While Richard has immensely grown as an actor, so did Captain Barbell, who is now set to take on a greater mantle of protecting good from evil, still bearing of course, his iconic red cape. The story picks up where it left off from the first series with Teng and his...

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KC Concepcion Bares All in Pre-Anniversary Special Issue of Metro Magazine

After Maja Salvador, another Kapamilya Leading Lady graces the cover of Metro Magazine for their April 2011 Magazine Issue. And the latest cover girl is KC Concepcion. This is the third time for KC to cover for the said in style magazine. Her first cover was on March 2007 and her 2nd cover was on September 2009. KC is currently seen in the Sunday-musical variety show of ABS-CBN, ASAP Rocks along with the top performers and artists of the country today including her boyfriend Piolo Pascual. She’s one of the prime hosts of the Sunday-showbiz-oriented show, The Buzz together with Charlene Gonzales, Toni Gonzaga and Mr. Boy Abunda.. She’s slated to do a teleserye with Gretchen Barretto and Angelica Panganiban titled ‘Alta’ to be premiered...

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My Sister Loved the Shrine Bears; Frisco Loved Burck's Tigers; John Pugh Loves Never Selling Cole Bros. Circus ...

A pithy potpourri, plentifully positive, properly plumped for popcorn people, prefaced by this glee-mail from my sister Kathy, in Omaha:"Hi David,I went to the Shrine Circus today, and I saw the MOST CHARMING BEARS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!!! THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!! I also saw a fella that worked with ropes and whips (I never would have thought I would have liked that in a circus........but he was a FABULOUS ENTERTAINER! And a high trapeze artist by the name of Rebecca, who was fabulous! I loved seeing these acts, but was somewhat disappointed by some other things. However, it was wonderful attending the circus again......and I am a "kid of all ages".Can you name the circus? I'm still awaiting a name and...

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‘Maria La Del Barrio’ Full Trailer Released

Check out the full trailer of the upcoming afternoon series of ABS-CBN, “Maria La Del Barrio”.ABS-CBN’s Filipino adaptation of the 1995 hit Mexican telenovela "Maria la del Barrio" is part of the new afternoon programming of ABS-CBN, ‘Kapamilya Gold’ featuring one of the hottest love teams on the country today, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. Other cast members include Paw Diaz as Soraya Montenegro, Inno Martin as Vladimir Dela Vega, Ian Veneracion as Don Fernando Dela Vega, Angel Aquino as Victoria Montenegro-Dela Vega, Tricia Santos as Vanessa dela Vega, Kaye Brosas as Carlota, Charee Pineda, Katya Santos as Chacha, Justin Gonzales as Pedro, Gio Alvarez as Anot,  Atoy Co as Mang Doro, and Radjie Mortiz as Urbano. With the special...

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Circus Scramble: Pee Wee's Boffo Big Top ... S.F. Student Masters "Static Trapeze" ... Kelly-Miller in the Mud Again ... 46 Acts in 45 Minutes!

A Circus invades farmer Pee Wee's barnyard, and that's the inspired premise of one of the best circus movies I've ever seen, Big Top Pee Wee. And what a glorious delight after, the night before, slogging through one of the dumbest, most retarded "circus" flicks of all time, a slow-as-a-snail workout from France called Around a Small Mountain. The Pee Wee version of circus is ingeniously inventive, amusing, magical. And what a High Payoff ending -- the most gloriously festive parade full of folksy color and animation set to a rousingly right tune, and then a procession of four legged stars following Pee Wee across the high wire ... ' Tis a Sarasota shame that Paul Reubens, the creator of Pee Wee, allowed himself so reckless a personal encounter...

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Kapuso Network launches 2011 ‘Halo-Halo ang Summer Saya’ omnibus TV commercial

Be the first to feel the chill with GMA Network's "Halo-Halo Ang Summer Saya" omnibus summer launches television commercial this Sunday, March 27, on Party Pilipinas. Just as appetizing and thirst-quenching as the Filipino favorite refreshment halo-halo, GMA-7 serves a hodge-podge of new flavorful ingredients in its programming recipe, which will surely stimulate the viewers' varrying 'tastebuds.'Primetime television's king of telefantasya Richard Gutierrez brings on the three-scoop ice cream with Captain Barbell. In the comeback of the greatest Pinoy hero on primetime this March 28, Richard reprises his role as Captain Barbell and his alter ego, Teng, and is now joined by a new league of extraordinary beings with unique superpowers.Brand new...

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‘Mula sa Puso’ Remake Premieres this Monday on ABS-CBN

The soap opera that gripped the nation in the late '90s returns on Philippine television as ABS-CBN revives Mula sa Puso with a powerhouse cast beginning Monday, March 28, at 6:00 PM as a new addition to its unbeatable Primetime Bida block. Filipinos will relive the teleserye launched 14 years ago that gave birth to some of the most unforgettable Philippine soap opera characters such as Magda (Dawn Zulueta), Fernando (Ariel Rivera), Selina (Eula Valdes), Gabriel (JM De Guzman), Michael (Enrique Gil), and Via (Lauren Young). Life will change for Olivia Pereira, the only daughter of Don Fernando Pereira, on her 18th birthday. Aside from learning that her dad promised her hand in marriage to her childhood friend Michael, she will also...

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‘Party Pilipinas’ Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Simultaneous Live Performances Nationwide This Sunday

Party Pilipinas will throw in an explosive, flashy and glittering concert parties happening live in 4 key cities in the country: SM Mall of Asia, Baguio City, Davao City and Cebu City. This historic event will not only feature the network’s massive roster of star force but also a variety of high-energy, electrifying and spectacular production numbers and surprises.Only the most wanted and hottest Kapuso stars are set to join in the live anniversary celebration that promises to be the biggest and grandest spectacle to watch out for. Party Pilipinas will shake up the festivities down South - Cebu City and Davao City - with the convergence of the hottest primetime gems of the network as it simultaneously fire up the celebration in Baguio...

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‘Catch Me, I’m In Love’ Hits P15 Million on First Day

Last Night on SNN, Mr. Boy Abunda is proud to announce that the 2nd movie offering of Star Cinema and Viva Films this 2011 titled Catch Me, I’m In Love starring the first on-screen movie team-up of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo has earned P15 million (no padding) and counting on it's first day yesterday! This is according to Star Cinema’s Booking and Distribution Department.With its first day gross of P15 million nationwide, Catch Me, I’m In Love is on track to equal or surpass the first week gross of their respective starred box office films before like Paano Na Kaya and the top-grossing films’ A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life which hailed to Sarah and John Lloyd as the Box Office King and Queen for two consecutive years.Star...

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Spider-tacular Peril Revives Old Circus with a Terrifying New Twist: When Will Danger's Destination Be THE AUDIENCE?

Carpio, another injured Spider-Man actress, will be out of the show for 2-3 weeks. She had replaced Natali Mendoza, who suffered a more serious injury and left the production.Time to brush off our contemptible Circus Maximus memories and give due, if perverse, respect to those bloody Roman "games" that drew spectators by the hundreds of thousands.Their spirit of risk-taking seems to have resurfaced, of all places, in a "legit" Broadway house named the Foxwoods Theatre, credit the musical endlessly in previews that just keeps on hurting, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.Only last week, but not until yesterday made belatedly known, yet another actress, Carpio, got tangled up in the show's precarious cobwebs and ended up in the hospital with minor...

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Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities for 2011 'Ultimate Battle' – Day 2 Update

The Ultimate Battle is smokin’! Piolo Pascual, Jake Vargas and Coco Martin are currently in the Top 3. They are followed by Enchong Dee and Gerald Anderson. Day 2 Updateas of March 23, 2011, 3:45 p.m.:The Ultimate Battle started last March 21 and will be closed on April 3, Sunday at 10pm. The Top 3 pinoy stars that will receive the highest votes as the final round close will be declared as this year’s Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities. To vote, click HE...

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‘Mutya’ Takes Primetime Leadership from ‘Mara Clara’ Nationwide

Kantar Media National TV Ratings from March 17-March 21, 2011: “Mutya” breaks “Mara Clara” reigning streak in nationwide viewing.Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 17 to 21, 2011 based on the overnight survey of Kantar Media/TNS among National households:March 17, ThursdayDaytime:   1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.7%   2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 19.6%   3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 16.7%   4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ang Kuya Kong Siga (GMA-7) - 14.2%   5. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 14.1%   6. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 13.5%   7. One Piece (GMA-7) - 11.7%   8. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 11.6%   9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%  10. Dragon...

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