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The partnership was formed to develop Chinese-language movies for audiences at home and abroad. China’s box office receipts are skyrocketing but the market is tough for imported films that are subject to a quota system. And tie-ups like this one are a good way of getting around that says analyst, Ben Cavender, Senior Analyst, China Market Research Group: “You know, if you are a foreign studio obviously you’re dealing with this quota in China where […]
The Philippines is no stranger to conventions which allow fans to unite and revel in their favorite popular culture fandom’s, from Asian entertainment and anime, to science fiction favorites such as “Star Wars,” to video games like “Final Fantasy,” and of course, to comics and superhero movies. This year the country hosted the Asia Pop Comic Con. During its first run in the Philippines from September 17-20, Asia Pop brought together big names and rising […]
After garnering many positive reviews, “Heneral Luna” was officially entered as the country’s bet on the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 2016 Academy Awards or Oscars. Under the direction of Jerold Tarog, the film is about General Antonio Luna, a prominent historical figure during the Filipino-American War. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” won the Emmy award for best TV Drama on Sunday (September 20), toppling old favorite “Mad Men” for the win. It was the first best drama series Emmy for “Thrones” in its five years on the air. The show also won awards for writing, directing and for supporting actor Peter Dinklage. “Mad Men,” a long-time Emmy favorite, failed to get a farewell hug after closing its final season earlier this […]
Jackie Collins, the best-selling author of dozens of steamy novels who depicted the boardrooms and bedrooms of Hollywood’s power crowd, died on Saturday (September 19) of breast cancer at age 77, her family said. The British-born Collins, younger sister of actress Joan Collins, died in Los Angeles, said her spokeswoman Melody Korenbrot. “It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful, dynamic and one of a kind mother, Jackie Collins, who […]
(Reuters) — Classic Cuban records will gain a sweeping platform beyond the island nation from Tuesday (September 15), after Sony Music Entertainment signed a deal to distribute tracks recorded under the state-owned label, Egrem, dating back to the revolutionary era and beyond. The deal, which has been in the making for over two years, and comes just weeks after the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic ties following decades of hostility. Renowned Cuban artists like […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 16) – There are many aspiring filmmakers out there, ready to sacrifice their time and money to capture the perfect moment and re-create the tantamount scene. “Walang Take Two” follows the life of one such aspiring filmmaker. Warning! You will be spoiled! “Walang Take Two” is about a young man, Hapi, who decided that he wants to be a filmmaker and create an indie film. Hapi falls for Cherry who works […]
(Eagle News) — Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) on Sunday, Sept. 13, launched the EBC Film Forum, its first venture into the promotion of independent films that carry positive Filipino values, in an effort to contribute to the Philippine movie industry. And for its first event, the EBC Film Forum announced its support for the independent film, “Walang Take Two” – the first full length film of INCinema productions, an independent film outfit which had […]
THE Gawad CCP Para sa Sining will award eleven individuals and two organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture on September 17, 2015, 3:00pm at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). The event is open to the public. The Gawad CCP Para sa Sining is the highest award given by the CCP. The award will be conferred on Denisa Reyes for Dance; Fides Cuyugan Asensio […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — The full-length feature produced by INC Cinema, “Walang Take Two” proved to be a success after it opened in the Aliw Theater. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
SEPTEMBER 14 (Reuters) — The romantic thriller “The Perfect Guy” starring Michael Ealy, Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut and Rutina Wesley took the top spot at the box office, bringing in $26.7 million in ticket sales. It narrowly edged out the horror film “The Visit” that brought in $25.7 million. Sony’s faith-based drama “War Room” took third place and “A Walk in the Woods” starring Robert Redford was in fourth place. “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, September 14) – What is it about dystopian, post-apocalyptic films that drags the audience to the theater and forked up their hard-earned money? Add some fairly attractive teenagers battling against the odds, an ecological catastrophe as well as a smattering of zombies and you have a box-office hit. Now for some spoilers. The Scorch Trials picked up where Maze Runner left off, with the kids from the Maze arriving […]
