Maricel Soriano Topbills Star Cinema's Horror Movie "T2"

Maricel Soriano topbills Star Cinema's third movie offering this year - a horror movie titled "T2" or Tenement 2.

In the tradition of horror films such as Feng Shui and Sukob, Star Cinema finally brings back the box-office director of horror movies, Mr. Chito Roño in his next horror movie project in the said film outfit.

The story is about a young girl (played by Mika dela Cruz) who lost her parents and then meets Claire (Maricel Soriano), a volunteer worker in an NGO for orphans. She is assigned to take Mica to some living relatives. She’s married to Derek Ramsay.

T2 also stars Tetchie Agbayani, Camille Prats, Kai Brosas (as their neighbors in the tenement) and Eric Fructuoso (as Maricel’s driver).

According to Chito Roño, T2 is his most expensive horror film yet because of special effects. The last 11 minutes are all CGI set in the other world.

According to reports, John Lloyd Cruz and Malaysian actress Carmen Soo will have cameo roles in the movie.

Tenement 2 is Maricel Soriano’s 5th film with director Chito Roño and will hit theaters nationwide on April 11, 2009.

Watch T2 (Tenement 2) teaser trailer below:

You Changed My Life - Full Trailer

Watch below the full trailer of Star Cinema's highly anticipated film "You Changed My Life" starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo.

A sequel to 2008's Box-Office hit "A Very Special Love", You Changed My Life will have its premiere night on February 24 at SM Megamall Cinemas 9 and 10.

You Changed My Life is showing nationwide on February 25, 2009.

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Predicted to Top 2008 MMFF

The first Tanging Ina movie was a certified blockbuster that broke all box-office records, installing Ai-Ai de las Alas as Box-Office Queen five years ago.

What happened to everybody’s "ina" since then?

"The concept of this Tanging Ina movie actually began taking shape five years ago," said direk Wenn. "There was a demand for a sequel. Many people were wondering and asking whatever happened to ‘ina’ after all that she has been through, single-handedly raising a dozen kids by different men."

Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat is predicted to top the 2008 Metro Filmfest and a shoo-in for awards.

Except fort Heart Evangelista, the latest addition to the Tanging Ina franchise retains the original cast including Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco (the bading member of the family), Shaina Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Yuki Kadaoka, and Bianca and Janelle Calma.

"So what happened to ‘ina’ and her children after all these years?," added direk Wenn. "Some of her children have gone abroad, some are leading stable lives, all of them are successful."

Left almost alone, “ina” thinks of a way that will make her children even more proud of her. Because her children don’t need her anymore, “ina” embarks on a journey once again that leads her to, hold your breath, Malacañang Palace as Ina ng Bayan, proving to one and all that she can be a beloved president just as she is as a mother.

But in the long run, “ina” is faced with a dilemma: To continue being “ina” to millions of Filipinos or to simply be the “ina” of her own children?

Said Ai-Ai (who also starred in one “ina” movie in-between, Cute ng Ina Mo which was also a hit), "The movie is for every member of the family — para sa mga tatay, sa mga nanay, sa mga anak, sa mga kamag-anak, sa lahat! Doing it is even harder than doing the first one or the one in-between. What inspired me, direk Wenn and other members of the cast is the thought na lalabas ang lahat sa sinehan na may mga ngiti sa labi at tuwang-tuwa."

Opening on Dec. 25, Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat also stars Eugene Domingo still as Rowena, the looney best friend of “ina.” The new members of the cast are DJ Durano, John Prats and Gloria Diaz as Pres. Hilarry.

See "Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat" movie trailer below:

"My Only U" Hits P11 Million on Opening Day

A young woman dying of a rare disease and a young landlord try to beat the odds by living life to the fullest and making the most of their time together here on earth.

Starring Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga, My Only U injects humor and love in what is otherwise a topic that many refuse to talk about: death. Winona (Toni) comes from a family whose members often pass away before reaching the age of 25. Her neighbor Bong (Vhong), who happens to manage the compound where she lives, is secretly in love with her but he couldn't find the courage to propose to her.

Just like in the 1972 hit romance-drama Love Story (starring Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw), Bong is confronted with the same dilemma: What would you do if the girl you love has only a few days to live? How much is he willing to love knowing that he will just lose her before long?

The latest 15th anniversary offering of Star Cinema, My Only U, will have its regular screening in Guam until November 20 at the Micronesia Mall. Last October 29, My Only U opened in Philippine cinemas nationwide and reached box-office sales amounting to P11 million, according to Star Cinema.

This romantic comedy is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, the same person who helmed the blockbuster hit A Very Special Love starring Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz.

"It's a move that will capture your hearts di lang dahil sa character ni Vhong at character ko, kundi dahil sa storya mismo ng pelikula," says Toni. "Sa pelikulang ito, pag-uusapan kung paano mo nga ba mamahalin ang isang taong di na magtatagal or wala kang kasiguraduhan. At paano mo mamahalin ang isang taong sarado na ang puso sa pagmamahal. Paano mo bubuksan ang puso mo sa pagmamahal and at the same time, para sa mga taong ayaw ng magmahal. Paano mo bubuksan ang puso mo sa isang tao na di ka naman sigurado kung habambuhay kang nandyan para sa kanya. Because this is the story about someone who is leaving at makikita n'yo naman ang mangyayari kung mamamatay siya o hindi."

Vhong points out, "Si Toni kasi, mamamatay e, may sakit siya. Yung character ko gagawin ang lahat para sa kontiong sandali para mabigay mo lahat na di pa niya nagagawa kasi konti na lang ang buhay niya, maiksi na lang ang buhay niya. Sa sobrang mahal mo sya, lahat gagawin mo para sa kanya. Di baleng mapabayaan mo trabaho mo, mga kaibigan mo basta para sa kanya gagawin mo lahat kaya 'my only u.'

Aside from Toni and Vhong, My Only ü also stars Dennis Padilla (as the blind father of Winona), Janus del Prado, Empoy Marquez, Arlene Muhlach, Kitkat, and Benjie Paras (as the persistent ghost who aims to cross over to the other side by completing his earthly duties).

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus housemate Beauty Gonzalez and comedienne Vangie Labalan are also part of this romantic comedy.

Angel Locsin Answers Abortion Issue

Angel Locsin answers the abortion issue she is facing right now in an exclusive interview with Mariel Rodriguez on Entertainment Live! yesterday, October 25.

According to a tabloid, one of Becky Aguila's (Angel's manager) former handler Mel Pulmano, who according to news stole money from Becky's talent Jennylyn Mercado, will reveal secrets of manager's talents including Angel Locsin who committed abortion.

"Sige, samahan ko pa siya. Siguraduhin lang niyang tama yung sasabihin niya kung ayaw niang makasuhan.

"Yung nagpa-abort na yan, ano ba yan? Siguro ang dami kong time na lumipad ako tapos may fight scenes, sumisid, tapos nangabayo. Naaano lang kasi ako na bumabalik na naman yung issue, eh. Pero sana wag nalang bastusan. Kasi pagkababae ko na po yung pinag-uusapan. Ibang usapan na po yun. Handa po akong lumaban." strongly said by Angel.

‘For the First Time’ Hits P107M on its 2nd Week; ‘A Very Special Love’ Registers P178M on its 6th Week

Star Cinema’s “For the First Time” hit P107 million at the box-office on its 2nd week according to official and partial tally of Box Office Mojo.

A Very Special Love’s total gross for 6 weeks is now P178,508,154.60. It’s now the official no. 1 pinoy movie of 2008 so far. It’s also official that “A Very Special Love” has already broke the record of “Ang Tanging Ina” and it’s now the 2nd highest-grossing Pinoy film of all time.

“A Very Special Love” needs P7.91 million on its 7th to 8th week run to topple Sukob as the no. 1 Pinoy Box-office Hit of all time! Is it possible? Let’s wait for the official figures from Box Office Mojo.

Please take note that the Philippine box-office tally is one month delayed. The official final grosses of “For the First Time” and “A Very Special Love” are not yet reported.

Our All-Time Pinoy Top-Grossing Films will change significantly to:

1.SUKOB
(Star Cinema, 2006) P186.41 million

2. A VERY SPECIAL LOVE *
(Star Cinema/Viva Films, 2008) P178.5 million

3. ANG TANGING INA
(Star Cinema, 2003) P177.82 million

4. ANG CUTE NG INA MO
(Star Cinema, 2007) P165.99 million

5. KASAL,KASALI,KASALO
(Star Cinema, 2006) P162.37million

6. ANAK
(Star Cinema, 2000) P159.31million

7. ONE MORE CHANCE
(Star Cinema, 2007) P152.79 million

8. CAREGIVER
(Star Cinema, 2008) 140 million

9. A LOVE STORY
(Star Cinema, 2007) P139.61million

10. DON’T GIVE UP ON US
(Star Cinema) P129.06 million

11. ENTENG KABISOTE 3
(OctoArts, 2006) P128 million

12. SAKAL, SAKALI, SAKLOLO
(Star Cinema,2007) P122.90 million

13. YOU ARE THE ONE
(Star Cinema) P113.73 million

14. FOR THE FIRST TIME **
(Star Cinema, 2008) P107,865,797.74

15. ISUSUMBONG KITA SA TATAY KO
(Star Cinema, 1994) P104 million

With the entry of “For the First Time”, My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend is now OUT of the Top 15.

16. MY BESTFRIEND’S GIRLFRIEND
(GMA Films/Regal Films) P 101.24million