What makes Fantastica fantastic? Well, there are few reasons why Fantastica, Star Cinema's entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018, is fantastic to watch this December 25. Aside from being one of the comedy film entry, the movie is in store some great laughs watch out for. We all know that Vice Ganda does her movie only once a year and she dedicated that in the film festival. This is her way of giving joy, fun and laughter to her fans and to every one.






Reasons why Fantastica is fantastic? Well, let us first get the brief story of the movie.


Fantastica revolves around Bellat that is played by none other than Vice Ganda, who wants to rebuild their carnival called "Perya Wurtzback" to save it from bankruptcy. The perya also serves as their home - Bellat, her mother Fec, which is played by Jaclyn Jose, and her adopted brothers Daks (Ronnie, Pepe (Edward) and Junjun (Donny).

But because of debts, the family gets on verge of being evicted from their land by the family of Bellat's former best friend, Dong Nam, which is played by Dingdong Dantes, until an old friend, Prince Pryce portrayed by Richard Gutierrez, comes and offers a deal - to help him find the lost princesses of their magical land named "Fantastica".  The lost princesses are played by Rapunselya played by Loisa, Maulan which is portrayed by Maymay, and Ariella played by Kisses.




In their preparation for their return to "Fantastica," everyone realizes that the portal needs to be opened and it can be done by gathering ten thousand "palakhak" (clap+laughter), and the only way to do such is to re-launch "The Perfect Show" that "Perya Wurtzback" was once known for.

So the question is will they fulfill everything and save the once dubbed "the happiest place on Earth"?


It's fantastic because...

• Vice Ganda only does a movie once a year. 
• Vice Ganda is MMFF's trademark of happiness and joy. 
• Two hunks from different networks, Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes joins Vice Ganda. 
• Three of today's hottest love teams also joins in this fantastic movie, Donny and Kisses (DonKiss), Maymay and Edward (MayWard), and Loisa and Ronnie (LoiNie)
• Vice Ganda's first time to have two leading men. 

So what do you think? Are these reasons enough to convince you to watch the movie on December 25?  If it is don't forget to watch "FANTASTICA" on Christmas Day.

One of the common Spanish and Filipino names, Aurora, which means 'dawn' is the subject of this Metro Manila Film Fest 2018 entry of Viva Films and Aliud Entertainment.

The only thing about it is that it is a mystery thriller movie that tells the story about the ship named Aurora that is wrecked into a rocky shore that lost a thousand passengers. Many of the dead bodies turn up along the shore of the tiny island near the shipwreck, but many are still missing, and their distressed families are in need of a place to stay in as the search continues. What's eerie about story is when the search has ended.


Anne Curtis plays Leana, owner of a rundown inn in the island and guardian to Rita, her 8-year-old sister, played by Phoebe Villamor. She is asked to help look for the cadavers in exchange for a large amount of money.. Leana is hesitant, but her fear is over come by her sympathy for the families and her sister's encouragement.

Helping her in the search are her ex-boyfriend Ricky, played by Marco Gumabao, and a boatman named Eddie, played by Alan Paulie.






Though they are willing to brave the strong waves and murky waters, the thing is that will they have that heart to face whatever awaits them?

This movie is a mystery thriller or much more of an elevated suspense which is directed by Yam Laranas, the highly acclaimed director of Sigaw (2004), which was turned into a Hollywood film entitled The Echo (2008), The Road, and Abomination. He also wrote the screenplay of "Aurora" with Gin de Mesa (All Souls' Night) and serves as one of the producers.


According to Anne this is her second horror movie and also her third movie for this year. the actress is once again praised for he dedication and determination to give all she's got in portraying her role. One of the scenes that Director Laranas revealed during the conference was "Anne had to be underwater for 30 seconds to 1 minute to shoot her scenes" but she refused to use the double that was provided for her.

Marco Gumabao says that working with Anne is a dream come true, describing her as "sobrang bait, sobrang humble, easy to talk to and approachable."

Aurora starts to haunt this December 25, 2018 in cinemas.

One great love? Is there any? A happy ending in love? No one can really tell if it is great ot not.

This holiday season Regal Entertainment, Inc. offers an inspiring love story and the official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018, One Great Love.


This movie One Great Love reminds of a book about living and loving unconditionally.

One Great Love is a dream-come-true movie project for Dennis Trillo and JC de Vera who both wanted to work with Kim Chiu. A collaboration of artists from two different TV networks - Dennis Trillo from GMA7 and Kim and JC who are both from the Kapamikya network.

Director Eric Quizon considers it a joy to be directing the three actors, Dennis, JC and Kim. According to him the three are genuine and professional actors.

"Chemistry between the actors of OGL came easy because they are all genuinely sincere actors. Walang mga arte and true to their crafy. And I can tell that they all love their work! Walang 'divaness' factor silang lahat. Usually, doon lang naman talaga lumalabas ang awkwardness, pag may mga feeling sa artista. I am so lucky that I worked with professional axtors," as per Direk Eric.


In the movie, Dennis, JC, and Kim take on roles that get entangled in a love triangle. Kim plays the character of Zyra Paez, a woman who believes that love will comolete her and will bring her joy. JC plays Carl Mauricio, who is Zyra's one great love. However, because of Carl's turbulent past, he unintentionally keeps hurting the woman he loves. Dennis plays the character of Ian Arcano, Zyra's dependable friend, who eventually falls in love with her. These three lives are intertwined in a story that reveals to us that like all human beings, we all seek for love, but everyone see it differently.

One Great Love introduces us a number of characters, to which at least we all can relate to any of them. This movie help us understand which one are we, are we the tyoe of person tgat is clingy or the type of person who would let go.




The film also stars Eric portraying Dante Paez, Zyra's loving father , who never got over his One Great Love, discovers that he deserves a second chance at love. Nino Dolino as Annie Paez , Dante's second wife, who is a firm believer that One Great Love exists. Miles Ocampo is Jemi Paez, sister of Zyra and who is mature for her age. She is a practical thinker, who challenges Zyra's view about love. Marlo Mortel is Bryan Gomez, a loving free-spirited guy who falls in love with Jemi.

ONE GREAT LOVE opens in cinemas on December 25th, Christmas Day, an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook and Youtube, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on Instagram.

How great is your love? Well, we all want that great one in our life and we're all wishing to have it at the right time. A great love in this lifetime with whom we hope to spend the rest of our lives with.

But are we willing to make the sacrifices and go through all the pain to attain it and keep it?

Is our One Great Love provided by destiny or do we get to choose?

This is the premise of the upcoming movie One Great Love, produced by Regal Entertainment, Inc. and an official entry to the upcoming 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Every year, Regal Entertainment, Inc., creates an entry/entries to the annual film festival to adhere to its commitment in bringing quality entertainment for moviegoers.

This Christmas, the film production outfit is bringing together a stellar cast from two major TV networks to breathe life to one great movie, entitled One Great Love.

Top-billed by celebrity A-listers Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera, and Kim Chiu, the romance drama film, a hugot - bangon film that tackles a subject that everybody is highly familiar with and which we can all relate to: love and relationships.


The story tackles about love, which remains to be one of the greatest mysteries up to this day. Falling in love with someone is one thing, but staying in love with that person is another story. Kim shows a different side of her in this movie. Mainly known for tackling romantic-comedy roles in movies, Kim goes out of her comfort zone and portrays another mature character. The bubbly bungisngis Kim Chiu will not be seen in Zyra, her character in the movie. She is expected to have love scenes in this film.

ABS-CBN premier artist Kim Chiu portrays the role of Zyra Paez, a woman fortunate enough to know and be with her one great love.

JC portrays the role of Carl Mauricio. Carl’s turbulent past has left a scarred, and in the process, keeps hurting the woman who did nothing but love him over anything else.



Kapuso dramatic actor Dennis is Dr. Ian Arcano, a heart doctor who firmly believes in the sanctity of family and keeping it that way. Ian is a dependable friend to Zyra, but then eventually falls in love with her.

The lives of Zyra, Carl, and Ian are intertwined with one another in a story that reveals to us that like every human being, we all seek for love, but our views about it differ. "Magagaling lahat dito umarte. Baka makakuha sila ng awards. Totoong magagaling. Maganda ang pelikula para sa pasko. One Great Movie to watch out for," says matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde.

The movie helps us understand ourselves through the characters: are you the type to cling to someone you love no matter what or are you willing to let it go for someone you love?

The film also stars Eric Quizon portraying Dante Paez, Zyra’s loving father, who never got over of his One Great Love, discovers that he deserves a second chance at love. Nina Dolino as Annie Paez, Dante’s second wife, who is a firm believer that One Great Love exists.

Miles Ocampo is Jemi Paez, sister of Zyra and who is mature for her age. She is a practical thinker, who challenges Zyra’s view about love.

Marlo Mortel is Bryan Gomez, a loving free-spirited guy who falls in love with Jemi.

Directed by Eric Quizon, One Great Love opens in cinemas on December 25. For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook and Youtube, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on Instagram.

ONE GRAT LOVE
PRODUCER: REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Well aware that movies created by Star Cinema is a hit and much more is when its actors are known to be a box office hit maker like Vice Ganda, for this yuletide season a reason to hit cinema and a new reason to be fun and merry with the adventure-comedy film "The Revenger Squad".

From the Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda with Daniel Padilla, and introducing 2015 Miss Universe Ms. Pia Wurtzbach in her comeback film role after her win, "The Revenger Squad" is one of the movie entry for the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) under the label of Star Cinema and Viva Films.

The Revengers Squad marks the coming together of Vice Ganda, Padilla, Wurtzbach, and director Bb. Joyce Bernal – a certified dream team composed of talented members who are individually considered as four of the country’s biggest entertainment icons.

There are 3 reasons that we have realized why "The Revenger Squad" is a hit with the kids and I'm sure you would want to know it.


First reason, "The Revenger Squad" implores a vey vibrant colors that kids are easily attracted with. They show much attention when they are given a photo of video with vibrant, warm and active colors.

Second reason, Vice Ganda is a hit maker and idolized by kids, Daniel Padilla is also an idol and lastly Pia Wurtzbach is a beauty queen idol. Now who wouldn't want to see them together as they play they funny antics, drama and adventure. Kids love to see their idols and when they watch the movie it is not just them that will watch but the whole family as well.

Lastly, Kids easily laugh and their innocence make it more convincing to encourage others to watch the movie. No money is not an option when it comes to the little ones. Parents would love to see their kids happy, especially during the holidays and to add "minsan lang sila bata."

Adding color to the lineup of stars is Wurtzbach, who created international headlines when she was crowned Miss Universe in the historic Miss Universe 2015 pageant. She snatched the coveted title and brought a well-deserved honor to the Philippines and to every Filipino in the most dramatic of fashions, transcending her status from celebrity to the exhilarating level of both national hero and national treasure.

Under the helm of Bernal and written by Danno Mariquit, “The Revenger Squad” marks a lot of firsts for Vice, Padilla, and Wurtzbach. This is the first time that Vice Ganda and Padilla will be doing a superhero film, with the latter also trying his hand in comedy the first time. Meantime, this is the big screen debut of Wurtzbach after her big win.
The story of “The Revenger Squad” revolves around makeup and rags reseller Emy (Vice Ganda) who, despite his faulty memory, never forgets to guard his younger brother Chino (Daniel Padilla) from harm – to the point of becoming overprotective of his younger brother. The fun begins when Chino turns 21 and Emy remembers the truth about them – that he is the superhero Gandarra and that Chino’s super abilities will soon activate now that he is an adult. Wanting to shelter Chino from the dangers of being a superhero, Emy keeps the truth from his brother and becomes even more protective.
This, until a new superhero emerges, Rapiddo, who Emy discovers is his younger brother Chino. He then decides to become Gandarra again to secretly help and protect his brother. Together with Emy’s super best buddies, Gandarra and Rapiddo become a squad of superheroes who treat each other as family.

The conflict begins when the eccentric superhero Kweenie (Pia Wurtzbach) enters their lives and drops the truth that could break their family.
Completing the team of Gandarra, Kweenie, and Rapiddo are the motley group of lovable super heroes namely Barna (Carla Estrada), Higopa (MC Calaquian), Flawlessa (Lassy Marquez), Pospora (Wacky Kiray), and Enrique Heal (JJ Quilantang).

What makes a hero super? Is it special abilities and superpowers? Or is it the innate ability of the hero to love? Will love, laughter, and joy save the day from the forces of evil?

If you're in for some action genre with a bit of horror and if you're a fan of Maria Ozawa then perhaps you might want to consider watching this movie. Nilalang tells the story of Tony (played by Cesar Montano), an NBI agent investigating a series of rapes and killings that counts, among them, Tony’s girlfriend. With his co-agent, Jane, they follow leads that take them to a meeting with Miyuki (Maria Ozawa), the daughter of Mr. Kazudo who is an elder member of the Yakuza. Together, they come face-to-face with an enemy that transcends time; and leaves a trail of mindless, cold-blooded crime at its wake.


NILALANG (ENTITY)
Action Horror Film
Production: Haunted Towers Pictures, Inc.
Director: Pedring Lopez
Starring: Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa

If you want to feel love or reminisce love this holiday then All You Need Is Pag-ibig. The film is about the love stories of different people between the “forever alone” Love (Kris Aquino), Anya (Kim Chiu) and Dino (Xian Lim), Mel (Jodi Sta. Maria) and her boss (Ian Veneracion), Loise (Nova Villa) and Jaime (Ronaldo Valdez), and Corina (Pokwang) to her nieces Kelsey (Talia Concio) and Hannah (Julia Concio).

So if you opt to be romantic this holiday better watch this movie.

ALL YOU NEED IS PAG-IBIG
Romantic Movie
Production: ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Director: Antoinette Jadaone
Starring: Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay

Another horror movie to scream with is the Haunted Mansion which is the official entry of Regal Entertainment, Inc. for the Metro Manila Film Festival. Not much to say about it but watch what it is all about.

Just a reminder scream all you can but don't let this movie haunt you.

HAUNTED MANSION
Horror Film
Production: Regal Entertainment, Inc.
Director: Jun Lana
Starring: Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Janella Salvador

As what most fans expects this coming December 25 are the movies of the Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF and for Star Cinema they are bringing back the the phenomenal and mega blockbuster star Vice Ganda to the big screen  Blockbuster and phenomenal box-office star Vice Ganda is back and is ready to conquer box office to the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this Christmas day with Primetime King Coco Martin in a huge action-comedy movie, BEAUTY and THE BESTIE! Vice and Coco’s tandem is one of the much awaited project as well and Star Cinema is betting that this will rake a huge ticket sales considering the previous box office records and successful television projects.

Beauty and the Bestie
Action-Comedy
Production: ABS-CBN Film Production, Inc. and Viva Communications, Inc.
Director: Wenn Deramas
Starring: Vice Ganda, Coco Martin

Honor Thy Father is a suspense thriller film that is about “a pair of married white-collar swindlers clashing with their latest victims.” This movie involves religion, family, and money. It also stars Meryl Soriano and Tirso Cruz III.

If you're into a good and interesting movie that will let you watch it over and over again then better see this movie.

HONOR THY FATHER
Suspense Thriller Film
Production: Reality Entertainment
Director: Erik Matti
Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Meryll Soriano

If your one of those people who's into horror movies then perhaps you should try to watch BUY NOW, DIE LATER. It is a horror movie that foretells five different stories that are interconnected with each one representing the five senses. The stories of ODIE, ATO, CHLOE, PIPPA and MAITA will let us realize that every bargain comes with a price.


BUY NOW DIE LATER
Horror Film
Production: Quantum Films
Director: Randolph Longjas
Starring: Rayver Cruz, John Lapus, Janine Gutierrez, Lotlot de Leon, Alex Gonzaga, and Vhong Navarro

Do you believe in forever or you believe that there's no forever? Walang Forever is the official entry of Quantum Films to the Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Dan Villegas which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales, Carlo Aquino, Juan Miguel Severo, Jerald Napoles, Matt Daclan, Edna Vida Froilan, and Nonoy Froilan.

WALANG FOREVER
Romantic Comedy Film
Production: Quantum Films
Director: Dan Villegas
Starring: Jericho Rosales, Jennylyn Mercado

If you still can't over with the #AlDub fever then let the kilig moment heightened more as they have their very first big screen moment. It is a romantic comedy film that features this generations kilig couple Alden Richards and Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza. The movie features the popular "Eat Bulaga" love team as lovers whose relationship is opposed by Vic, playing Maine's father, and Ai Ai, playing Alden's aunt.


MY BEBE LOVE #KILIGPAMORE
Romantic Comedy Film
Production: Octoarts Films, MZET Productions, APT Ent., Inc.
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Starring: Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Alden Richards, Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza

If the last time was little this time is much bigger as Vic Sotto’s entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to make another blockbuster film, titled as “My Big Bossing”. This movie brings an ensemble of all-star cast and three of this country’s high-calibre directors. Three-in-one package of different stories for the kids and kids-at-heart