A quick run-through of the first four accepted entries to points to the following observations. Looks like the December filmfest, anticipated by many, has a winner on its hands. This early, all eyes are on a landmark comedic encounter in one film between Vice Ganda versus Vic Sotto. Vice Ganda...
The growing popularity of Ryzza Mae Dizon and Bimby Aquino’s “MaeBy” tandem has captured the attention of audiences, with many comparing the excitement surrounding them to the phenomenon once enjoyed by Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. While MaeBy may still be in its early stages, fans have...
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the first four official entries to its 52nd edition during the festival 's launch at GH Mall in San Juan on Tuesday. The initial lineup includes "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," "Amir," "Haunted Carnival," and "The Greatest Showdown." Produced by...
After exchanging hi 's and hello 's on their respective afternoon show, box office royalties Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto finally announced they are teaming up for the film, "The Greatest Showdown." The pair officially unveiled the project on Sunday, July 5, at a mall event in Cubao. During...
A movie collaboration between comedy icons Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto now appears almost certain after an accidental social media leak and a surprise exchange of greetings on their rival noontime television shows added to mounting speculation ahead of an expected official announcement. The project,...
Some things can get way out of hand. These include Allan K 's singing. Just recently, a video uploaded on TikTok showed the "Eat Bulaga" host brandishing a supposed memo from show management concerning his supposed singing during "siesta." Seeing the memo on his desk, Allan quickly scanned...
Filmmaker Darryl Yap said the controversy surrounding his upcoming movie "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma" taught him an important lesson: to listen more closely to advice from people he trusts. Yap is currently facing two counts of cyberlibel filed by veteran TV host Vic Sotto over the teaser trailer...
Fresh off a historic Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 for "Call Me Mother," Vice Ganda is already stirring excitement hinting that his planned entry for this year’s iteration of the f estival will be unlike anything he has done before. During a recent encounter, the...
Film director Darryl Yap pleaded not guilty at his arraignment at a Muntinlupa court on June 3 in two cyber libel cases filed by actor and TV host Vic Sotto stemming from former’s teaser of the controversial film "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma." Yap was arraigned at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial...
Director Darryl Yap lauded a Muntinlupa court decision allowing his controversial film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” to be shown in Philippine cinemas. “The respondent [Yap], however, is allowed to proceed with the production and eventual release of the film ‘The Rapists of Pepsi...
A Muntinlupa court ordered director Darryl Yap to delete and remove the teaser video of his controversial film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.” Presiding Judge Liezel Aquiatan of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 issued a decision dated Jan. 24. “The Rapists of Pepsi...
Director Darryl Yap announced the completion of his controversial film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” and it is being prepared for review. “We have finished the film tonight. It will be ready for review,” Yap posted on Facebook on Jan. 22. Under the law, the Movie and Television...
