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Felix Manalo movie premiere nakatakda sa Oct. 4 sa Philippine Arena

By Rowena dela Fuente MANILA, Philippines, Agosto 20 (Eagle News) –Maipagmamalaki ng mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang biopic movie na tumatalakay sa buhay at pamumuhay ni Kapatid na Felix Manalo – ang kinikilalang Sugo ng Diyos sa huling araw ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Mapapanood ng publiko sa ika-7 ng Oktubre ang pelikulang “Felix Manalo” na pinagbibidahan ni Dennis Trillo na gumanap sa papel na Ka Felix Manalo, at Bela Padilla sa papel ni […]

“Felix Manalo” epic trailer wows press

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — In a press conference, Viva Films released the trailer of the biopic of the first Executive Minister Felix Y. Manalo, which earned the admiration of the press. The film promises to be a faithful and accurate depiction of the life of Bro. Felix Y. Manalo. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Fiona Gavino’s “In-Between-Spaces” Exhibit at CCP

THE Cultural Center of the Philippines presents In-between-spaces, a solo exhibition by Fiona Gavino on August 20, Thursday, 6pm at the CCP Pasilyo Victorio Edades (4/F Hallway Gallery). An Artist Talk by Fiona Gavino in conversation with Marika Constantino will be held on August 26, Wednesday, 4:00pm at the 4/F CCP Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (MKP) Hall. The exhibition runs until September 20, 2015. War can have an intergenerational effect on families. It manifests within […]

“Felix Manalo” to be shown in Philippine theaters on October 7

AUGUST 18 (Eagle News) — On October 7, the sprawling historical epic, “Felix Manalo” opens in theaters nationwide. The sprawling epic makes a distinctive mark in Philippine cinema with its unique bronze color for a historical film, and a wide array of actors and actresses led by actor Dennis trillo who plays “Felix Manalo”, the first executive minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. Viva Films has already released the trailer of this unique epic movie. […]

Teen Choice honors “Furious 7,” Paul Walker

  August 17 (Reuters) The Teen Choice Awards were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday (August 16) and “Furious 7” and its star Paul Walker, who died in a 2013 car accident, were among those honored. “Furious 7” took the award for Choice Movie: Action, and Vin Diesel honored Walker and his daughter, Meadow, in his acceptance speech. “One of the best blessings in our lives is the fact that we got the opportunity […]

Ellen deGeneres, Ludacris, Rita Ora, and Austin Mahone walk red carpet at Teen Choice Awards.

Aug 17 (REUTERS)The Teen Choice Awards were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday (August 16) and “Furious 7” and its star Paul Walker, who died in a 2013 car accident, were among those honored. Furious 7 cast member and one of the hosts of the awards ceremony, Ludacris, confirmed that Furious 8 is green-lit for a 2017 release. “Furious 8 is coming 2017, April of 2017, it is green-lit so it is going to […]

“Felix Manalo” trailer goes viral

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 17 (Eagle News) — Viva Entertainment uploaded the trailer of the epic movie “Felix Manalo”, which immediately went viral. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Cinemalaya 2015 Winners and Cinemalaya 2016 Finalists Named

Pusong Bato by Martika Ramirez Escobar was named Best Short Film in the 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition, which this year was held only in the Short Feature category, while the Special Jury Prize and the NETPAC Award was given to Wawa by Angelie Mae Macalanda in the Cinemalaya Awards program held August 15 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Little Theater. Praised “for its playfulness in telling a story, for creating tension between nostalgia […]

Jesse Lucas in Triple Threats: The Composers at CCP

MULTI-AWARDED composer for film, television, theater and dance Jesse Lucas is the featured artist in Triple Threats: The Composers on August 20, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) at 8:00PM. Billed Full Range: The Music of Jesse Lucas, the concert charts the music interests and passions of Jesse Lucas throughout his career. Lucas has written original Filipino musicals, ballet and contemporary opera. His forays into composing music […]

Silent film fest entry showcases Filipino-German collaboration

MANILA – German silent film musician and composer Pierre Oser is coming to Manila for the 3rd time this year to grace the 9th International Silent Film Festival from August 27 to 30 at the EDSA Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Working with Pierre for this gig is Filipino virtuoso Jaimar Palispis, associate director of the group KontraGaPi (Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino), an official ethnic music and dance ensemble of the University of the Philippines – Diliman. Pierre […]

Media Advisory: Meet and Chat with Asian Indie Artists at Cinemalaya 2015

  GET a chance to meet and talk to Asian indie filmmakers and producers of the following films at the 11th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition at the Cultural Center of the Philippines 3rd floor hallway on these dates: The Night of Silence director and filmmaker Reis Celik (August 12, 2015 / 2:30–3:15pm). The Night of Silence (Turkey/2012) tells the story of a child bride who is forced to marry a man more than […]

Mission Impossible continues its reign of the North America Box office

AUGUST 10 (Reuters) — Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” continued to conquer the top spot at the North America box office Sunday (August 9). Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation” edged out the comic book movie, “Fantastic Four” from Twentieth Century Fox, to capture first place on the box office charts. The Paramount sequel earned a strong $29.4 million in its second week in theaters, pushing its domestic total to $108.7 million. Meanwhile, “Fantastic Four” […]