"In The Name Of Love" posts P89.87 million gross revenues in 2 weeks

"In The Name of Love", produced by Star Cinema and stars Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin, managed to earn P42.56 million during its 2nd week despite facing a "giant" Hollywood movie in the box-office.

According to Box Office Mojo's latest box-office tally, Walt Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" earned a record-breaking P63.14-million gross revenues for its first weekend in the Philippines, an impressive earning in only 3 days (May 20 to 22, 2011).

It's already the highest opening weekend sales for any movie in the country this 2011, beating the previous record by another Hollywood film "Thor" which had 59.74 during its first weekend.

Among local films, Star Cinema's "Catch Me I'm In Love" posted the highest opening weekend with P52.95-million.

Adding P42.56M to its 1st 5-day gross the previous week (May 11-15), "In The Name Of Love" now has an accumulated 12-day total of P89.87M as of May 22, the 2nd highest-grossing Pinoy film so far this 2011, and definitely will pass the P100M mark.

For its 3rd week, "In The Name of Love" is now facing two giants: "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tide" and the new release "Kung Fu Panda 2".

PHILIPPINE BOX-OFFICE 2011
Pinoy films only
(figures courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo.com)

1. Catch Me...I'm In Love P120.21M
2. In The Name Of Love P89.87M (as of May 22)
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! P77.15M
4. Bulong P67.27M
5. Who's That Girl? P58.31M
6. My Valentine Girls P44.26M
7. Tumbok P10.53M (as of May 22)
8. Tum: My Pledge Of Love P5.16M

Aga Muhlach-Angel Locsin movie "In The Name Of Love" earns P47.31-million on its first 5 days

Star Cinema's "In The Name Of Love" collected a gross receipts of P47.31M on its first 5 days, May 11-15, 2011, and managed to rule the box-office charts last weekend despite facing strong competitions from Hollywood releases.

"In The Name Of Love" which stars Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca, and is directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, landed on #1 in the box-office, taking over the top spot from last week's #1 "Fast Five", which went down to #2 and now has a total gross receipts of P93.83million after 2 weekends.

Aside from "Fast Five", two more Hollywood films also did well in the box-office last week.

"Priest" also made a strong debut with P24.69 million on its first 5 days while "Thor" earned P23.44-million on its 3rd weekend and now has a total gross of P159.93M to become the top-grossing film in the Philippines so far this 2011.

Star Cinema and M-Zet co-production "Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!" meanwhile now has P77.15-million after 4 weekends while Viva Films' "Tumbok" grossed only P9.57-million after 12 days.

"In The Name of Love" first weekend gross receipts of P47.31M is slightly lower than "Catch Me I'm In Love" 1st weekend gross receipts of P52.95M.

As of May 15, 2011, here's the ranking of Pinoy films shown this 2011 based on their box-office gross revenues:

1. Catch Me...I'm In Love P120.21M
2. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! P77.15M (as of May 15)
3. Bulong P67.27M
4. Who's That Girl? P58.31M
5. In The Name Of Love P47.31M (as of May 15)
6. My Valentine Girls P44.26M
7. Tumbok P9.57M (as of May 15)
8. Tum: My Pledge Of Love P5.16M

'In The Name of Love' movie trailer released! Love it!

Before everyone takes a Holy Week holiday leave, Star Cinema released the official trailer of 'In The Name of Love' which stars Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca.

The trailer was first released via its official website (inthenameoflove.starcinema.com.ph or simply inthenameoflove.ph) and was later uploaded on Youtube (StarCinemaABSCBN).

The movie, which is directed by Olivia Lamasan, definitely has many amazing scenes squeezed in the 4-minute trailer. And I super love these ones:

Excited much to see it?

Here's the trailer of "In The Name of Love":

Gary V. is singing the theme song of this new movie of Aga Muhlach. In the past, he already sang the theme song of 4 Aga Muhlach movies: "Kailangan Kita", "Dubai", "All My Life" and "When Love Begins", 2 of which gave Aga the Box Office King title.

And for "In the Name of Love", Gary V. sings his own version of Matt Monro hit "Portrait of My Love".

"In The Name of Love" is showing on May 11, 2011.

'In The Name of Love' official movie poster

Star Cinema has released the official poster of the highly-anticipated movie "In The Name Of My Love" which pairs up King of Romantic-Drama Movies Aga Muhlach and the Philippines' Sexiest Angel Locsin for the first time.

I love the poster. My reaction when I first saw it was "Wow! So hot!" It's one eye-catching poster, and I think it's one of Star Cinema's best-looking posters.

"In The Name Of Love" will hit theaters this May 11, 2011, as Star Cinema's 18th Anniversary Offering, and whenever it's their anniversary offering or a Star Cinema movie is shown in May, it's always a hit. Speaking about "Here Comes The Bride", "BFF: Best Friend's Forever", "Caregiver", "All My Life" and "Ang Tanging Ina" which were all shown in May and were Star Cinema's anniversary offerings.

Joining Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin in "In The Name of Love" is hunkified actor Jake Cuenca.

Directed by Olivia Lamasan, the movie also stars Dante Rivero, Carmi Martin, Leo Rialp, Smokey Manaloto, Ryan Eigenmann, Emilio Garcia, Kat Alano, Dimples Romana, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Joshua Zamora, Nanding Josef, Maliksi Morales and Paul Salas.

Don't forget - May 11 - Mark your calendars now!!!

Shalani Soledad to receive a special gift from Willie Revillame on her 31st birthday

Shalani Soledad will be turning 31 this coming April 20 April 27 and reportedly, she will be receiving a special gift, I repeat, a very special gift from Willie Revillame.

What do you think will be Willie's birthday gift to her?

Car? Jewelries? Money?

I hope it's a car.

If Willie gave Aga Muhlach a car, which reportedly a Mercedes Benz sports car which costs P8 million, I'm sure he can also afford to give Shalani a multi-million car.

But whatever that gift is, it would be extra special for sure just like Shalani's gift to Willie on his 50th birthday last January.

As her special gift to Willie, Shalani recorded a song entitled "Salamat Sa Pag-ibig Mo" which was composed by Vehnee Saturno.

Watch a video of Shalani singing a song for Willie last January 27:


Video upload courtesy of certifiedkapatid

Aga Muhlach transfers to TV5, "laos na"? Lea Salonga, Ruffa Gutierrez defend Aga

Aga Muhlach photo.Aga Muhlach is now officially a "Kapatid" after he signed a 3-year contract with TV5.

December of last year when news first broke out that Aga will move to TV5 after being a Kapamilya talent for almost 2 decades.

And now, it's officially happening and he is already set to do 3 shows on TV5, one of which is reportedly the local version of "Amazing Race" with Aga as the host.

Just like with other stars who switched networks, some people are saying that he's already "laos" that's why he made such big decision.

Maybe because of the fact that his last show with ABS-CBN, "M3: Malay Mo Ma-Develop", was a shortlived one due to poor ratings, considering it was his show after 3 years of absence on TV.

In the movies, his last 2 films, "When Love Begins" in 2008 and "RPG Metanoia" (where he lent his voice) last MMFF 2010, both failed to reach the P100M mark.

But we can never discount the fact that Aga Muhlach was a 4-time Box Office King and definitely is one of the best actors in the industry.

That's why Aga's friends and former leading ladies have defended him on Twitter from the negative issues being thrown at him as he transfers to TV5.

Ruffa Gutierrez, Aga's ex-girlfriend and his leading lady in 2 films during the 90's, posted: "Aga is Aga. Hindi lang dekalidad na aktor na rinerespeto but an eternal star! Same with the likes of Dolphy, Ate Vi, Sharon, Lorna T, Boyet, Maricel, Goma, Edu, Cesar, Dawn, Binoe, Tito-Vic & Joey, Bong, Ipe etc. Mga poste sa industriya that will never be out of season kahit sinong baguhang artista pa ang pumasok! These established actors HAVE MADE THEIR MARK in the industry. Give them importance & respect. New stars come & go by the dozen. Some names I don't even remember but the legends will live on..."

Lea Salonga, who worked with Aga in two box-office films, agreed to that. She said, "True, these great stars will never leave the heavens...I believe there is no such thing as "laos". Unless of course you're referring to the country in the Southeast Asian region. That exists."

This coming Sunday on TV5's Paparazzi, Aga Muhlach answers the issues and reveals to Ruffa Gutierrez the reasons behind the big switch. Watch for it!


Photo courtesy of Ruffa Gutierrez on Twitter

(Fun Poll) 36th MMFF 2010 Official Entries

Last update on November 16, 2010

Eight (8) entries have been chosen for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2010 happening this December 25, 2010 to January 7, 2011.

It's an exciting MMFF 2010 as 3-time Box Office Queen Kris Aquino makes a movie comeback after 4 years while MMFF Kings Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla join forces in one movie, a first in MMFF history.

The chosen 8 entries are:

1. Si Agimat at si Enteng (Imus Productions/M-Zet Films) - Vic Sotto, Ramon "Bong Revilla Jr., Jillian Ward, Gwen Zamora, Sam Pinto, Ellen Adarna, Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza and Amy Perez (directed by Rico Gutierrez and Tony Y. Reyes)

2. Ang Tanging Ina (Last Na 'To)(Star Cinema) - Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Marvin Agustin, Nikki Valdez, Shaina Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Marc Acueza, Yooki Kadooka, Deejay Durano and Xyriel Manabat (directed by Wenn Deramas)

3. Dalaw (Cinemedia / Star Cinema) - Kris Aquino and Diether Ocampo
(directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng)

4. Father Jejemon (RVQ Productions) - Dolphy, Maja Salvador, Yen Santos, Ejay Falcon and Cherrie Gil. (directed by Frank Gray Jr)

5. Rosario (Cinemabuhay International) - Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Phillip Salvador, Sid Lucero, Yul Servo, Isabel Oli, Eula Valdez, Ricky Davao, Empress and Dolphy (directed by Albert Martinez)

6. RPG: Metanoia (Star Cinema / Ambient Media) - featuring the voices of Zaijian Jaranilla, Vhong Navarro, Eugene Domingo, Mika dela Cruz, Aaron Junatas, Basty Alcanses and Aga Muhlach

7. Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 (Regal Entertainment)

Episode 1: "Punerarya" - Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero, Odette Khan, Mart Escudero, Gaby dela Merced and Nash Aguas. (directed by Jerrold Tarog)

Episode 2: "Isla Engkanto" - Andi Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, Regine Angeles, Kristel Moreno, Niña Jose and John Lapus (directed by Topel Lee)

Episode 1: "Mamanyika" - Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Carmina
Villaroel and Rita Avila. (directed by Zoren Legaspi)

8. Super Inday and the Golden Bibe (Regal Entertainment) - Marian Rivera, Jake Cuenca, Pokwang, Mylene Dizon, John Lapus, Jestoni Alarcon, Sheena Halili, Elijah Christian Alejo, Buboy Villar, Sabrina Man, Jairus Aquino and Cherry Pie Picache (directed by Mike Tuviera)

Teaser trailer released for "RPG Metanoia", a 3D animated movie

Aga Muhlach, Eugene Domingo, Vhong Navarro, Mika dela Cruz and Zaijain Jaranilla will lend their precious voices for the animated film "RPG Metanoia".

A co-prod of Star Cinema and Ambient Media, "RPG Metanoia" is the first ever 3D animated movie in the Philippines.

It opens in cinemas on December 25, 2010 as one of Star Cinema's 2 official entries in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2010.

Watch the newly-released teaser trailer of RPG Metanoia:


Video courtesy of Star Cinema

20 Stars who Ruled the Decade: Marian is 15th, Angel 17th

[MYKIRU'S FIRST CATCH]

20 celebrities have been ranked by Yes! Magazine as the 20 Stars Who
Ruled The Decade (2000-2009).

Yes! Magazine has ranked them according to who made TV networks rich,
who rang the tills, who earned the respect of the industry and who
defined pop culture in the last 10 years. The mag considered figures
from AGB Nielsen Media Research, the box office, record sales and
product endorsements.

Topping the list is the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino. She
immediately shared to her Twitter followers the good news: "I'm on Yes
cover, ranked #1 for the 20 stars who ruled the decade...Yes said they
based choice on hard stats, public perception, network assets plus the
intangibles of celebrityhood. All told, the stars who defined the
decade, its landscape concerns, tastes. Many thanks to Yes-out on
Sunday."

Browsing the list, Judy Ann Santos ranked higher than Claudine
Barretto and two even ranking higher than the Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
Marian Rivera meanwhile who only rose to fame recently sits
comfortably at #15 while Angel Locsin is only 17th.

Sarah Geronimo, who I think should be ranked higher, is only #18. Star
for All Seasons Vilma Santos isn't included as well as topselling
artists Gary V and Martin Nievera.

Here's the Top 20 list:
1. Kris Aquino
2. Judy Ann Santos
3. Vic Sotto
4. Aga Muhlach
5. Robin Padilla
6. Claudine Barretto
7. Sharon Cuneta
8. Regine Velasquez
9. Ai-Ai delas Alas
10. Piolo Pascual
11. Willie Revillame
12. John Lloyd Cruz
13. Richard Gutierrez
14. Bea Alonzo
15. Marian Rivera
16. Dingdong Dantes
17. Angel Locsin
18. Sarah Geronimo
19 & 20 (tie) Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid

Angel Locsin uncensored in Rogue Magazine

Angel Locsin teams up with Manny Pacquiao in the special double cover issue of Rogue Magazine this December 2008.

On one cover, Angel covers Rogue in another inviting pose as the mag describes her as showbiz's hottest star.

Fresh off his victory in a boxing match against Oscar de la Hoya, Manny Pacquiao is also in the second cover of Rogue Magazine as a special tribue to one of the world's greatest boxers.

Metro Him's Men of the Year 2008

Just like GQ Mag's Men of the Year citations, Metro Him Magazine has also come up with similar awards, by recognizing seven (7) male celebrities with outstanding contributions in the society.

Metro Him Magazine's Men of the Year 2008 awardees include the following:

AGA MUHLACH
DAVID CELDRAN
DAVID GUERRERO
DIETHER OCAMPO
JOE CONCEPCION
MANNY PANGILINAN
QUINTIN PASTRANA

The awarding of Metro Him's Men of the Year was held last October 27, 2008 at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City.

Aga-Anne starrer, no match to Iron Man's box office prowess

Even if Star Cinema keeps bragging about the box-office success of 'When Love Begins', it could not deny that the said movie starring Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis fell short of expectations and was far from the numbers pulled in by 'A Love Story' and 'One More Chance', the Philippines' highest grossing films in 2007.

According to Box Office Mojo's update as of May 4, 2008, When Love Begins hauled in a gross revenue of $960,492 or 40.8 million pesos since it opened last April 30.

Yes, it is already a box-office hit and is performing better than the two Star Cinema movies that opened this 2008 (My Big Love & SupahPapalicious), but it can also be considered a box-office failure, especially that it's an Aga Muhlach movie.

Aga Muhlach's previous movie A Love Story had an opening weekend sales of $1,448,162 or 68 million pesos, while One More Chance, which gave Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz box-office titles, had $1,581,163 or 69 million pesos.

Probably, the latest Star Cinema movie is suffering from the ultramagnetic pull of Hollywood's Iron Man, which has already raked in an amazing $1,745,112 or 74 million pesos during its first 5 days run in the Philippines.

Here's Box Office Mojo's tally from April 30 to May 04, 2008:

1 Iron Man $1,745,112
2 When Love Begins... $960,492
3 Ploning $144,310
4 The Forbidden Kingdom $124,320
5 Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour $33,857
6 Manay po 2: Overload $28,767
7 Shutter $13,733
8 Superhero Movie $10,646
9 Street Kings $6,280
10 Fool's Gold $5,248

Aga Muhlach covers up Men's Health magazine for January, 2008

Aga Muhlach has indeed left behind his contemporaries as he is still one hot actor, celebrity, endorser and most importantly, the country's most bankable hunk.

The 38 year-old actor made a comeback as a "hunk" when he went sexy in his box-office movie A Love Story last year to complement with sexy co-star Angelica Panganiban.

He shared then that he lost 50 pounds just for the said movie.

Aga is, in fact, one of Mykiru's Top 10 hunks for 2007, side by side with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Jake Cuenca, Jon Avila and among others.

And for 2008, nothing can stop him from revealing his sexy self as he poses as a cover guy of Men's Health (Philippines), as its opening salvo for the year.

On Men's Health magazine, Aga shares his secrets to staying fit and healthy and how his favorite sport wakeboarding has helped him to become sexier and stronger.

For sure, you'll see a lot hunky Aga Muhlach as he stars in the movie Waiting For Your Love opposite another sexy actress Anne Curtis.