‘Temptation Island’ Hits P58.74 M in 3 Weeks, ‘The Adventures of Pureza’ Earns P14.4 M in 2 Weeks

The comedy film from GMA and Regal Films’ ‘Temptation Island’ has now earned more than P58.74 Million on its third week run from 45 theaters nationwide.
 

This is according to the latest figures posted by Box Office Mojo Philippines from July 20–24, 2011 (click HERE to see the total figures). The remake of the 1980 film gathered 3 million+ last week from P55 million ticket sales on its 2nd week run. With this earnings, “Temptation Island” starring the Goddesses of GMA-7 breaks the box-office sales of another pinoy comedy film starring Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano entitled “Who’s That Girl?” with a final gross receipts of P58.31 million. Temptation Island is now at no. 5 in the list of Top Grossing Pinoy Movies for 2011.
 

Meanwhile, the launching movie of Melai Cantiveros under Star Cinema and Sine Screen entitled “The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the Riles” has raked P14.40 Million on its 2nd week of showing based from 50 screens. Good-Enough to exceed the final gross receipts of the horror-film from Viva Films, “Tumbok” starring Cristine Reyes. The comedy film is now at no. 9 spot.

HIGHEST-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011
(As of July 24, 2011)

1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Temptation Island – P58.74M (3 weeks)
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
8. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
9. The Adventures of Pureza - P14.4 M (2 weeks)
10. Tumbok – P10.53M
11. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M

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SM Arena to rise this 2012!

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Adjacent to the south parking building, a two-hectare area has been allocated for the site of a 16,000-capacity multi-purpose SM Arena. It is being designed by Arquitectonica, which did the American Airlines Arena.

The SM Arena is expected to be the venue of choice for sporting events, concerts and entertainment shows. It is set to rival the 50-year old Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

The arena is set to opens this 2012.

Courtesy: Sky Scraper City

Ongoing construction

Ongoing Construction. That's where the arena going to be.

SM Arena Direction Sign ->

*Pictures are courtesy to all the respective owners*

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Bea Alonzo- Clear New 'Total 3 Scalp Effects' TVC! (VIDEO)

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John Lloyd Cruz- Yes! Magazine Special '100 Most Beautiful Stars 2011' Issue Cover!

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John Lloyd Cruz- Yes! Magazine Special '100 Most Beautiful Stars 2011' Issue Cover!

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Maricar Reyes- MEGA Magazine August 2011 Issue Cover!

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Maricar Reyes- MEGA Magazine August 2011 Issue Cover!

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Niña Jose- FHM Magazine Philippines August 2011 Issue Cover!

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Niña Jose- FHM Magazine Philippines August 2011 Issue Cover!

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Monday Morning Takeouts: "Water for Clowns" at NY's Flea Theatre ... Circus Smirkus Goes to Press in Vermont ...

The recent film fizzle Water for Elephants, a depression-era tale of a young veterinarian student running low on tuition cash and defaulting to a creepy circus, gets attention it may not relish when a depression-era meteorologist, ruing the death of his dog, Biscuit, jumps a train and ends up with Martini Bros Circus. Not a film but a stage show titled Water for Clowns, soon to premiere at the Flea Theatre, the work of New York Goofs, a company consisting of professional clowns and clown teachers. Premise is a doozy. The dog was run over by a car driven by the parents of Water's vet student. Are you laughing? The Martini cut-ups must endure "the harsh reality of show business when a drought prohibits the use of water in their routines." Steve ... Ryan, does that resonate? How to get there if you're a tourist: Your destination is 41 White Street between Broadway and Church. Take subway lines A,C,E,R,N,4,5,6 to Canal. Run is a brief four nights, beginning August 11 ... Show sounds like it could be a comedy riot if they spoof the highly spoofable Water ... Which reminds me to make a note to myself: The next time I do Gotham, since I buy the 7-day subway pass, I'm gonna ride the rattlers all over the town, up and down, getting out here and there for brief look-around peaks, back in for another grinding tear to another Big Apple vista. The Bronx intrigues; never been there.

Speaking of clowns, here's two young jesters whose dedication impresses: Kelly-Miller's Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs have the drive, the passion, and/or the madness that marks the true pro. Not locked into same old same old shtick. No, they turn over their repertoire each season. Already, with hammer, nail, scotch tape and glue in hand, the guys are building next year's props, combing hardware outlets and flea markets, carpentering away to give their big boss, John Ringling North II, new gags and giggles. Way to go, joeys! ... But somebody should tell accident-prone Steve: Please, choose your mud puddles more carefully! It's a medical wonder his unscripted pratfalls have not landed him in reality TV, or on Dr. Oz. Reading Steve's blog, we get the sketchy impression that maybe biz is a little more than, maybe a lot more than decent. ... JRN II traveling with the show in his mobile depression-era version of the Jomar ...

Hold the presses! Extra! Extra! Read all about them! Circus Smirkus, the youth show from Vermont, has hit the summer roads with Front Page Follies: Big Top News. I surfed by serendipity into a charming You Tube of one of their recent shows, almost as much ballet as circus, classically scored, a charmer on its own gentler turf. But they also have a little muscle, yes they do! Heck, they might even possess the "strength" that Anonymous, lurking about this blog, insists is the mark of greatness. Promises press copy (thank you, Courier Covington) you can bank on "soaring flips, graceful leaps and colorful hi-jinks." Big Items include a dueling-typewriters skit (boy does that play to my keyboard addictions), a pair of loony scribes attempting to "out scoop each other." On ice cream? (Laugh, please) ... Premise sounds ingenious. Troupe numbers 29 members, ages 10 through 18. Show is now on New England tour through August, making 70 shows in 14 cities.

Out of towners wanting to see both shows? Check Travelocity for a package deal combining Water for Clowns with Tyepwriters for Tumblers ...

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