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The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2

Star Cinema and Viva Films proudly presents the most awaited and hilarious movie sequel of “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin”, “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2” and they will be offering it on the 25th of December. The said sequel is one of the entries on the prestigious Metro Manila Film Festival and is predicted to lead on top. It will be starred by no other than, the unkabogable, Vice Ganda together with Richard Yap, James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap, Alex Gonzaga and Tom Rodriguez. It will be directed by, no other than, Direct Wenn V. Deramas.

Benjamin “Benjie” Santos VIII (Vice Ganda), the most unkabogable soldier, gained the respect and honor on the previous movie because of saving the country from the nonconforming rebels. Benjie was promoted and became as Cadet Captain Benjamin Santos VIII. Due to the fame that he gained, Benjie grew to be arrogant. He was demoted and was assigned to protect and earn the trust of Bimbee Pineda Chua (James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap), the son of the Commanding General Wilson Chua (Richard Yap). But Benjie is having a hard time acquiring the trust of Bimbee, but knowing that the kid is the only one that knows how to detonate the bomb that is threatening their country, Will Benjie have a long patience? Will he tolerate the hardheaded Bimbee?? And will he save the country again?? Catch “The Amazing Private Benjamin 2” on cinemas on Christmas day, December 25, 2014.
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Feng Shui 2

The long wait is over, after a decade the blockbuster horror film Feng Shui will finally have a sequel. It means the infamous Lotus Feet is back. Yes … What you have read is right. Lotus Feet is back to scare you in Christmas day. It will again be directed by the master horror film maker, The Chito Roño. Then the queen of all media, Ms. Kris Aquino is back to star on Feng Shui 2 together with Ms. Cherry Pie Picache and Coco Martin. This Movie will certainly thrill your Christmas day as it is one of the entries in the Metro Manila Film Festival. So be ready for the horror that lotus feet will give you spice up your Christmas celebration and watch Feng Shui 2.

The second segment of the story adds up a new owner of the bagua (a Chinese Symbol). Lester Anonuevo (Coco Martin) is a low wealth citizen and lives in the squatter’s area with his family. Everyday Lester welcomes her mother’s whining about living a low life. He works as a thief to sustain his family’s needs, until one day he stole a Bagua. Starting that day their lives turned upside down. Their lifestyle changed, they moved to a bigger and better house, and his Father was promoted in his job. Little do they know they are in a deep curse that is caused by the bagua that he stole. The bad luck has begun and the curse suddenly affected their lives. The previous owners of the bagua together with Lester was assembled by the curse of it. Will the owners stop the cursed before the curse can get to them? Will they ever live in a peaceful life again? Catch Feng Shui 2 in Cinemas on December 25, 2014.
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My Big Bossing

It’s a happy happy Christmas to all of you as the duo of fun is back. Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon are back for their Metro Manila Film Festival entry. ‘Bossing’ Vic Sotto and the ‘ Aling Malliit’ Ryzza Mae Dizon will be starring on the comedy-fantasy film “My Big Bossing”. “My Big Bossing” is the sequel of the last year’s MMFF entry “My Little Bossing”. The two will be joined by Marian Rivera, Pauleen Luna, Manilyn Reynes, Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, Nikki Gil, Alonzo Mulach, Zoren Legaspi, Niño Mulach, etc.. The movie will be directed by Tony Y. Reyes, Marlon J. Rivera, and Bb. Joyce Bernal. It will be produced by M-Zet Films and APT Ent. with the distribution of Octoarts.

“My Big Bossing” is comprised of 3 episodes. The first episode entitled Sirena will be starred by Vic Sotto, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Manilyn Reynes, Pauleen Luna, and Wally Bayola. In the episode, there is a little girl ( Ryzza Mae Dizon) whose wish to be a mermaid was granted with the help of Tandang Wishy (Pauleen Luna). The little girl transformed to be a mermaid-goldfish hybrid and is up for a journey. On the second episode Taktak, follows a story of a phony medium (Ryzza Mae Dizon) that deceives people that is desperate to talk to their dead relatives. A TV host/investigator thinks that the medium is a fake, but his executive producer (Marian Rivera) believes she is a real deal. On the last episode, Prinsesa, follows journey of a lost princess (Ryzza Mae Dizon) that was separated from her royal parents since she was born. Catch her journey towards finding the truth about herself. The film will be showing on December 25, 2014 in cinemas nationwide.
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Kubot:The Aswang Chronicles 2

Coming from a successful movie “Tikitik: The Aswang Chronicles”, after 2 years, Dingdong Dantes will be reprising his role to its sequel “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles”. Kubot is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival and will be released on the 25th of December. Joining alongside Dingdong Dantes are Joey Marquez, Isabelle Daza, Troy Montero, Ramon Bautista, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot de Leon, Bogart the Explorer, Julie Anne San Jose, Abra, and Hanna Ledesma. The film is co-produced by GMA Films, Reality Entertainment, and Agostodos Pictures and is co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The movie is an all out package as they offer you an action, horror, and a comedy film.

After Makoy (Dingdong Dantes) defeated packs of tiktiks and saved his wife in barrio Palupandan. Makoy and the survivors returned to manila but along the way they were ambushed by the kubots (a hairy bat-like creature) who is seeking for revenge for their husbands, the tiktiks. Sonia (Hannah Ledesma), the wife of Makoy, was killed in action and he losed his right arm. After 2 years since the tragedy Nestor (Joey Marquez), the father of Sonia, lives with the hopeless Makoy. Meanwhile the aswangs are busy saving their species and avoiding their race to be extinct. So they send the kubots to annihilate the humans. Makoy then appears to the action to rescue the human race. Will Makoy defeat the kubots? Will they win over the aswangs? Find out and catch “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles” on December 25, 2015 on cinemas nationwide.
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Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo

It is a historic movie for the Filipino to watch, as Robin Padilla will give life to his respective character Andres Bonifacio. The movie will be entitled as “Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo” it is an official entry for the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival and it will be released on December 25, 2014. It will be produced by Philippians Production. Although there are several films that has been released about Bonifacio, the production is sure that you will see some different stories about the Joining Robin Padilla on the historic movie are Vina Morales, Jericho Rosales, Daniel Padilla, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Joem Bascon,Eddie Garcia, Junjun Quintana, Cholo Barretto, Isabel oli, RJ Padilla, Richard Quan, Ping Medina, Isko Moreno, Rommel Padilla and Dennis Marasigan.

The film “Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo” traces back to the history where Philippines is conquered by the Spanish colony. It tells the story of the nationalist Andres Bonifacio (Robin Padilla) of how he lived under the Spanish colony, of how he moved against the Spaniards, and of he lead his katipuneros. Bonifacio's life in this movie will be narrated by three characters from the modern time played by Daniel Padilla, Eddie Garcia and Jasmine Curtis-Smith .They will narrate the story on how Bonifacio fell in love and married Gregoria De Jesus (Vina Morales), of how he became a great leader, of how he was more than a brave and great person. Watch on how a follower became a leader and a revolutionary hero.
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English Only Please

Heaven’s Best Entertainment and Quantum Films presents a romantic comedy film “English Only Please”. It is one of the eight entries on the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the only romantic comedy entry of the year. Starring are Jennylyn Mercado, Derek Ramsay, Cai Cortez, Kean Cipriano, Isabel Frial, and Lynn Ynnchausti-Cruz with special participation of Tom Rodriguez and Isabel Oli. This movie would be the first collaboration of Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado and their first rom-com film. So lets catch if there will be a strong chemistry between the two. The movie was directed by Dan Villegas.

“English Only Please” plots the story of how a New Yorker falls in love with a Filipina tutor. Julian Parker (Derek Ramsay) is a New Yorker that comes from a bad break-up with a Filipina. Because of the heart break that he was undergoing, Julian wrote everything that he felt in a letter. He then decided to translate it into Filipino and he looked for a Filipino translator and there he found Tere Madlansacay (Jennylyn Mercado). Tere is a certified perky and friendly Filipino-English tutor. Jullian flies into the Philippines and learns tagalong from Tere and their tutorial will go along for 45 days. Jullian seeks his ex-girlfriend with Tere to confront his hate-filled letter in Tagalog. As they are searching for Megan (Isabel Oli), Jullian’s ex-girlfriend, Julian and Tere became friends then start to spend more time together. Little do they know the two develops a relationship of more than just friends. Will Jullian get back to his ex or will he realize that she likes Tere? Will Jullian and Tere be together? Catch “English Only Please” in cinemas near you on December 25, 2014.
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Magnum Muslim .357

It is the action packed movie entry on the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. ”Magnum Muslim” is said to be a tribute movie to the late Fernado Poe Jr. as it is based on his film “Magnum 357.” The all out action movie will be starred by ER Ejercito as he returns for his fourth consecutive MMFF film. Since 2011 ER has been the essential character for the action movies on the MMFF such as “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story,” (2011) “El Presidente” (2012) and “Boy Golden” (2013). This year ER Ejercito will be joined by Sam Pinto as her leading lady. The movie is directed by Francis “Jun” Posadas and is produced by Viva Films.

Lt. Jamal Razul (ER Ejercito), a veteran and exprienced police agent that specializes in undercover works, is tracking-down a syndicate leader and faces cold-blooded henchmen in his pursuit to rescue Ameerah (Sam Pinto). Ameerah is a Muslim princess that has been kidnapped by a notorious crime group. Lieutenant Jamal Razul is busy uncovering and catching the real culprits behind Ameerah’s disappearance. While Ameerah’s clan is threatening to wage war on their rival family that they believe was behind her abduction. Will he save Ameerah and prevent Ameerah’s clan in waging war against their rival? Joining ER and Sam are Jerico Estregan, Roi Vinzon, John Regala, Efren Reyes Jr., John Arcilla, and Clarence Delgado. It will be on cinemas nationwide on the 25th of December.
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Shake Rattle & Roll XV

It is the longest running horror anthology film series in the country. Since 1984 the film series never loses its touch to create several horror stories. This year “Shake Rattle & Roll” will march through cinemas on the 25th of December as one of the official entries in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2014.Shake Rattle and Roll will be on their 15th installment this year and is said to be the most expensive installment in the “Shake Rattle& Roll” film series. It is produced by Regal Entertainment, Inc.. Starring on the film are Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, JC de Vera, Carla Abellana, Erich Gonzales, and Matteo Guidicelli. The Movie is directed by Dondon Santos ( Ahas), Jerold Tarog (Ulam), Percival M. Intalan (Flight 666).

The film series is expected to have three different episodes in the movie. In this year’s installment the three horror episodes are entitled Ahas, Ulam, and Flight 666 respectively. On the first episode, Ahas, the story is about a mythical twin snake on a shopping mall that victimizes shoppers on the mall. This episode will be starred by Erich Gonzales, JC De Verra, Ariel Rivera, John Lapus, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, Gee Canlas, and Alice Dixon. The next picture is about a family that is being fed by their maid that soon turns them into monsters. It is starred by Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, John Lapus, and Chanda Romero. The last episode is plotted in a plane that is being hijacked. In the middle of the situation, a passenger gave birth to a tiyanak ( a mythical monstrous creature) and attacks all the passenger of the airplane. It will be starred by Lovi Poe, Matteo Guidicelli, Daniel Matsunaga, John Lapus, Kim Atienza, Bernard Palanca, Khalil Ramos, Yael Yuzon, Kiray Celis, Bentong, Nathalie Hart, IC Mendoza, and Betong Sumaya. Catch it in theaters near you on Christmas day.