Star Cinema's "In My Life" Grossed P20 Million on its Opening Day

Star Cinema's 16th anniversary presentation "In My Life" starring Vilma Santos, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano has earned almost 20 million pesos on its first day last Wednesday, September 16, according to Star Cinema Booking and Distribution unit.

The figure is a little higher than the John Lloyd Cruz - Sarah Geronimo Star Cinema movie "You Changed My Life" which earned 18 million pesos on its opening day last February and is now the topgrossing Pinoy movie of all time.

Graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board, "In My Life" is being shown in 180 theaters nationwide.

In My Life - Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer of Star Cinema's latest movie "In My Life" starring the Box-Office King John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and the Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos.

In My Life is helmed by Olivia Lamasan, director of such hits as Got 2 Believe and Milan. It will mark the comeback of Vilma Santos in the silver screen since the 2004 film Mano Po 3: My Love. It’s also the first time that Vilma is working with his son Luis Manzano.

In My Life also marks as first major gay-themed film from Star Cinema since "Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya" in 1998 starring Rosanna Roces. John Lloyd Cruz and Luis anzano will play a gay couple in the movie, their first role as such. And one of the higlights of the film is the controversial "kissing scene" between the two actors.

In My Life is set to hit theaters nationwide on September 16, 2009.

In My Life - Full Trailer:

Star Cinema's Villa Estrella Earns P21.5 Million on its 1st Week in Mega Manila

Star Cinema's latest horror flick 'Villa Estrella' placed no. 3 at the box-office on its first week of showing.

Capturing the top spot for the second week in a row is the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, who happens to be the biggest movie of the year so far. Transformers raked in P289.7 million on its second week in Mega Manila alone. Nationwide, it has surpassed the P300 million mark making it the biggest movie in Philippine box-office for the year and the 2nd biggest movie in the Philippines for all time (next to Spider Man 3).

Debuting at no. 2 in Mega Manila box office is Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. The animated feature has grossed P36.6 million on its first weekend run.

The local horror movie Villa Estrella is at no. 3 with its first weekend gross of P21.5 million in Mega Manila.

TOP 5 MOVIES IN MEGA MANILA
(Note that Mega Manila comprises of more than 60% of the total nationwide box office)

Weekend of July 1-5, 2009:

1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - P78.62M
(2 weeks total: P289.7 million)

2. Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - P36.6M

3. Villa Estrella - P21.5M

4. Drag Me To Hell - P1.48M
(5 weeks total: P50.1 million)

5. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - P0.78M
(2 weeks total: P23.9 million)


TOP 10 PINOY MOVIES OF 2009

As of July 5, 2009:

1. You Changed My Life - P230.44 million
(Star Cinema and VIVA Films)

2. Bestfriends Forever (BFF) - P107.6 million
(Star Cinema)

3. Tenement 2 - P86.45 million
(Star Cinema)

4. Love Me Again: Land Down Under - P66.8 million
(Star Cinema)

5. When I Met U - P65.7 million
(GMA Films)

6. Sundo - P50.08 million
(GMA Films)

7. Villa Estrella - P21.5 million **
(Star Cinema)

8. Status Single - P11.47 million
(VIVA Films)

9. Ded Na Si Lolo - P6.14 million
(APT Entertainment)

10. Sumpa - P272,168
(Yellow Media Productions)

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And I Love You So - Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay

On its 16th anniversary, Star Cinema proudly brings an extra-ordinary story of everlasting love...

...a love that tells us not to be afraid to fall in love again...and again.

And I Love You So is an upcoming romantic drama starring Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby and Bea Alonzo.

Synopsis: Lara (Bea Alonzo), a preschool teacher and owner, is widowed five months after she married her boyfriend of five years, Oliver (Derek Ramsay). Several months after his death, she meets Chris (Sam Milby), a young man also suffering from the loss of his spouse. They become friends and help each other move on. But as their friendship grows, their unmistakable attraction for each other grows.

And I Love You So also stars Candy Pangilinan, Nikki Gil and Coney Reyes. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, And I Love You So is showing in cinemas nationwide on August 12, 2009.

And I Love You So - Full Trailer

Star Cinema Presents Another Scream Flick Titled "Villa Estrella"

Living up to its trend of giving the viewing public a must see quality horror movie, Star Cinema is coming out with another scream flick that will deliver chills to moviegoers.

Villa Estrella is another place to avoid but definitely another movie to watch out for. It’s a teen flick horror movie starring Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Geoff Eigenmann, Liza Lorena and John Estrada. At the helm is Rico Maria Ilarde.

Villa Estrella is a mysterious resort haunted by many spirits seeking justice from people who caused their death. The movie will start with Ana (played by Shaina Magdayao), who always been afflicted with so many bad dreams or nightmares about people being killed. The twist begins when her ex-boyfriend (played by Jake Cuenca) brings her to Villa Estrella for a vacation, where she meets a girl (Maja Salvador) who is very familiar from her dreams. A lot of spirits will haunt them while staying at the resort leading them to a danger they never expected to happen.

Showing on July 1, 2009. Villa Estrella is directed by Rico Maria Ilarde.

Watch "Villa Estrella" trailers below:

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Best Friends Forever (BFF) - Full Trailer Premiere

Star Cinema premiered the full trailer of Best Friends Forever (BFF) on Sunday, April 26.

Best Friends Forever (BFF) is topbilled by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta and the Box-office Concert Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas. Also starring in BFF are Empress Schuck, Gina Pareño, Enchong Dee, Chokoleit, AJ Perez, Miles Ocampo, Nash Aguas, Joy Viado, DJ Durano and John Estrada.

Directed by Wenn Deramas for Star Cinema, the film arrives in theaters on May 13, 2009.

Watch BFF full trailer below:

Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz Topbill Star Cinema's "In My Life"

In My Life is Star Cinema's upcoming movie which star John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and Gov. Vilma Santos.

With working title "A Mother’s Story", the movie highlights the comeback of the Star for all Seasons in the silver screen. Even before the camera started shooting for the film, it already made an impact to the public because of the report that there will be a "lip-locking" scene between John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano who will portray a gay couple.

Vilma plays the overweight Shirley who owns a pet cat named Kiki. Luis Manzano and Dimples Romana play her son and daughter. John Lloyd Cruz is Luis’ gay lover both living in New York. She wears a fat suit in the movie, giving her a totally different look from all the movies she had done.

Aside from the movie, ABS-CBN will air a one month television special called "In My Life" prior to the premiere of "In My Life, the Movie." It will feature Vima’s career as a multi-awarded actress, a showbiz icon, a politician and a loving mother.

The fourth week will feature behind-the-scenes exclusive features on the making of the film and the three-week shoot in New York. It will be the final episode culminating in a live press conference to be held at the Dolphy Theatre.

In My Life is directed by Olive Lamasan and co-written by Raymond Lee and Senedy Que. No playdate is announced as of yet.

Star Cinema List of 2009 Upcoming Movies

Here are Star Cinema's line-up of upcoming movies for 2009:

1. And I Love You So - starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay, and Sam Milby. Under the direction of Lauren Dyogi.

2. In My Life - starring Vilma Santos, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano. 90% of the movie will be shoot in New York, USA.

3. Best Friends Forever (BFF) - starring Sharon Cuneta and Ai-Ai delas Alas. Cast includes John Estrada, Rubi-Rubi, and Chokoleit. Directed by Wenn Deramas.

4. A movie starring Former President Joseph Estrada and Ai-Ai delas Alas. The script is still for Erap's approval.

5. Love in Heaven - first movie teamup of Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin and will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina.

6. A romantic comedy film starring the wacky tandem of Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro. Plus Sarah Geronimo and Rayver Cruz (this will be their first movie together as a loveteam).

7. A movie starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson.

8. The third installment of Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz movie 'A Very Special Love'. This time with Akihiro Sato as the third wheel.

9. Estrella - horror-suspense movie starring Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann, and Maja Salvador. Directed by Rico Ilarde.

10. A "Tanging Yaman" type of movie starring Lorna Tolentino and Zaijian Jaramilla of "May Bukas Pa".

11. An untitled movie for Willie Revillame and Kris Aquino.

Note that the titles, complete casts and release dates are yet to be finalized and announced by Star Cinema bigwigs.