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Astro Boy is a movie adaptation of the popular Japanese anime in the 80’s featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage (National Treasure), Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Freddie Highmore (The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Golden Compass)

Synopsis: Set in Metro City, a grieving scientist constructs a young robot with incredible powers in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving scientist’s expectations, “Astro Boy” leaves, embarking on a journey of acceptance and betrayal that eventually leads him back to to the home he left in order to save Metro City and the father who had rejected him.

Released by Sony Pictures, Astro Boy is set to premiere on October 23, 2009.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a movie adaptation from Marvel Comics that centers on the talon-clawed mutant superhero from the X-Men starring Sexiest Man Alive of 2008 - Hugh Jackman (Australia, X-Men).

Also starring in X-Men Origins: Wolverine are Liev Schreiber as Victor Creed/Sabretooth, Danny Huston as Col. William Stryker, Taylor Kitsch as Gambit, Will. i. am as Wraith, Lynn Collins as Kayla Silverfox, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Dominic Monaghan as Barnell, Asian Heartthrob Daniel Henney as Agent Zero, Tahyna Tozzi as Emma Frost and Troye Sivan as Young Logan.

Directed by Gavin Hood, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is set to premiere on Summer of 2009.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a drama fantasy movie from Paramount Pictures starring Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth the Golden Age, The Lord of the Rings) and Brad Pitt (12 Monkeys, Legends of the Fall, Mr. and Mrs. Smith).

Synopsis: “I was born under unusual circumstances.” And so begins “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be.

Dragonball is an upcoming 2009 American live-action film adaptation of the Dragon Ball media franchise. The story centers around the adventures of the lead character, Goku, from his childhood into adulthood. The film began development in 2002, and is directed by James Wong and produced by Stephen Chow. It is scheduled for release on April 8, 2009. Actor Justin Chatwin was cast as Goku, and James Marsters will be portraying Lord Piccolo, the antagonist of the film.

A continuation of the story of four women with the same mother of different fathers - Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera — with the addition of a fifth cast, Ogie Alcasid as their other half-sister.

Starring: Ruffa Gutierrez as Isabella
Rufa Mae Quinto as Patricia
Iza Calzado as Stephanie
Marian Rivera as Courtney
Ogie Alcasid as Lugaluda
Nova Villa as their mother

Directed by: Joel Lamangan

Producer: Regal Films & RMMI

Showing: December 25, 2008

Baler is the upcoming official entry of Viva Films in the upcoming 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie features the first team-up of Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis.

Synopsis: Baler is a tale of an overwhelming love of a young Filipina named FELIZA REYES (AnneCurtis) and CELSO RESURRECION (Jericho Rosales), a Spanish-Filipino soldier, set in the backdrop of 1898 wartime action between a 57-man Rifle Batallion of the Spanish military and the Filipino forces, more popularly known as the Seige of Baler.

Feliza is the beautiful daughter of Nanding (Phillip Salvador), who’s a member of therebel movement. This is the very reason why she and Celso have to keep their love a secret.

Nanding, whose primary goal is to completely wipe out the Spanish soldiers stationed in the town of Baler, can never accept Celso, a half- Indio, half Spanish soldier who chooses to serve the enemies more than the Filipino insurgents who are struggling and fighting for their independence, their freedom.

Feliza is in love with the man her father despises but who and what could stop the two young people who are madly in love with each other?

While we are drawn to the endearing story of a classic love that knows no time, place and race, we are also glided into the historic past to take a peek on what transpired inside the walls of the church of Baler where the last Spanish contingent (who are not aware that the war had actually ended), heroically defended Baler against the Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days.

While Baler is a story of conflict, betrayal, suffering, self-preservation, selfishness,obstinacy, and self-interest, it is also a story of heroism, courage, love of freedom, patriotism,endurance, chivalry, humanity and above all, it also tells about a noble story of love in time of war--- the story of Feliza and Celso.

Starring: Anne Curtis - Feliza Reyes
Jericho Rosales - Celso Ressurecion
Phillip Salvador - Nanding
Baron Geisler -
Bernard Palanca
Carlo Aquino
Niki Bacolod
DJ Durano
Joel Torre
Mark Bautista
Michael de Mesa
Ryan Eigenmann

Producer: Viva Films

Showing: December 25, 2008

Synopsis: Twenty years after, Vic Ungasis is now an excellent History professor at Wanbol University and has also successfully ventured in the field of archeology. Natagpuan niya ang Kali of Humabon na siyang nagbukas ng mystery, at hinahanap naman niya ang Kampilan ni Lapu-Lapu at gusto niyang mai-display na magkasama ang dalawang war relics. Ang Kampilan ay nasa pag-aari ni Shimata, a wealthy Japanese national whose main interest is the Peseta, na kasama ng Kampilan. Sinasabing ang Peseta ay isa na lamang sa natitirang 30 pieces of Judas' silver which will give immortality sa sinumang makakakuha nito. Unfortunately, nawawala ang Peseta nang makuha ni Vic ang Kampilan sa kailaliman ng tubig.

May nakasulat sa Kampilan at sa Kali na nagtuturo kung saan matatagpuan ang Peseta. Ninakaw ni Shimata ang Kali, pero hindi naman niya maintindihan kung ano ang nakasulat sa Kali. Nagpunta si Vic for a speaking engagement in Cambodia, madi-discover niya ang sekreto na kakabit ng mystery, nang makilala niya ang uncle and nephew na sina Samnang at Woog na hina-hunting ng mga tauhan ni Shimata. May kinalaman kaya ang paghahanap sa kanila sa Alibata inscription na nasa puwit ni Woog na kapareho ng inscription sa ninakaw na Kali? At bakit nagtatago rin sina Tito at Joey kay Shimata? At paano mai-involved ang buong barkada sa exciting but dangerous search for the all-powerful Peseta?

Other Details: The title has been changed to "Escalera and Ungasis: 20 Years After," which will chronicle the events that transpired in the two decades since the TV series, when the Escalera brothers and Ungasis graduated from Wanbol University.

Mely Tagasa agreed to reprise her role as Miss Tapia and so did Anthony Roquel as Tonette Macho.

The role of Mang Temy however may be retired as a tribute to cast member Bing Angeles
who passed away in 2001.

The movie's title was changed again to "Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After" in order to gain strong audience recall, owing its large fanbase of people who grew up in the '70s and '80s watching the TV show.

Main Characters:

Tito Escalera (Tito Sotto) - One half of the Escalera brothers, who plots harebrained schemes in every episode.

Joey Escalera (Joey De Leon) - The other Escalera sibling. Miss Tapia has a crush on him.

Vic Ungasis (Vic Sotto) - the good-looking and smart teacher's pet with a chick-magnet personality. The Escaleras often pick on him during class.

Miss Tapia (Mely Tagasa) - Wanbol University's resident professor who often gets on the Escalera brothers' nerves.

Mang Temi (Bing Angeles) - the dark-complexioned operator of the university's cafeteria. His name is a play on the Filipino word "itim" (black or dark), rearranged the 70's Filipino way, "Tim-i" or "Tem-i," in the same manner as words in the vernacular are rearranged. Example: bath = ligo = go-li.

Tonette Macho (Anthony Roquel) - the gay student who plays as bestfriend of the fairest girl in class. He is also the nemesis of the Escalera Brothers.

Inang (Dely Atay-Atayan) - Vic's mother from the town of Tiaong, Quezon. Famous for her term of endearment "Bunsooyy!" whenever addressing Vic. The root word "bunso" is Tagalog for youngest child.

Joey Anson (Joey Albert) - a student whom Vic likes.

Redford White (Redford) - Mang Temi's houseboy

Special Guest Appearances: Sharon Cuneta

Ryan Agoncillo

Robert Villar

Carlene Aguilar

Francine Prieto

Gian Sotto

Oyo Boy Sotto

Keempee de Leon

Ciara Sotto

EB Babes

Benjie Paras

Jose Manalo

Jacky Woo

Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes

Producer: OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions and APT Entertainment ni Tony Tuviera

Showing: December 25, 2008

Shake, Rattle & Roll X is Regal Entertainment's official entery to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival and the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series.

Synopsis:

NIEVES

Nieves (Marian Rivera) is the town’s famous and lone Engkanto Slayer. When strange and unexplainable attacks began to strike the whole town, Nieves, teams up with her slayer in trainings: Junie (Robert "Buboy" Villar) and Kaysee (Jennica Garcia) to save the townsfolk from extinction.

CLASS PICTURE

Ten college students spend the weekend at their school to prepare an exhibit in exchange for lifting the suspension of their organization. But instead of getting busied with paper maches, and presentation, they find themselves haunted by the awakened spirit of a demented nun, Sr. Maria Belonia (Jean Garcia), who has put a curse on a class picture of her section in 1898.

EMERGENCY

When an obscure hospital becomes the target of wrathful blood hungry creatures (Mylene Dizon and Wendell Ramos), Jay (JC De Vera) the paramedic and his beloved Dr. Sarah (Roxanne Guinoo) must struggle together with other hospital residents to save their precious lives.

Sequel to the original movie, Ang Tanging Ina, Ai-Ai Dela Alas stars once again in this hilarious comedy movie now titled "Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat".

Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat is Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. This time, Ina, with her full grown kids is up to becoming the president of the Philippines.

Cutting Edge Productions will showcase Pinoy animation in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Dayo".

The creative team of "Dayo" consulted published literature on local mythology. The main reference is the book Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology by Maximo Ramos.

"Dayo" aims to reintroduce the other side of mythical creatures like the tikbalang, kapre, manananggal, and aswang by giving a new dimension to these usual reviled creatures. "They are normally presented as predators or portrayed as villains," explains director Robert Quilao. "We created a new twist to these characters by transforming the scary manananggal into the friendly manananggol (defender) who acts as the guardian of Elementalia."

"Dayo" is a hybrid product of combining 2D and 3D animation, powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms. 2D animation is used for the characters while 3D animation is used for the backgrounds especially for the big scenes.

Synopsis: "Dayo" is a heartwarming story of overcoming one's fear and triumphing over adversity. It centers on the 11-year-old Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas) who is out to save his abducted grandparents in the land of Elementalia, a magical and mystical world that houses many of the Philippines' mythical creatures and other enchanted elements. Along the way, Bubuy meets Anna Manananggirl (voiced by Katrina Legaspi), a teen manananggal (a winged creature that can separate her torso from her lower body) who befriends and helps Bubuy in his quest to rescue his grandparents.

Starring: Johnny Delgado, Katrina Michelle Legaspi, Laurice Guillen, Michael V., Nash Aguas, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Pokwang .

Directed by: Robert Quilao

Showing: December 25, 2008

One tiny creature will teach a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show that what you look like doesn’t equal what you are.

Synopsis: Tiny and graced with oversized ears, Despereaux was born too big for his little world. Refusing to live his life cowering, he befriends a Princess named Pea and learns to read (rather than eat) books — reveling in stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens. Banished from Mouseworld for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is rescued by another outcast, Roscuro, who also wants to hear the tales. But when the Princess dismisses Roscuro’s friendship, he becomes the ultimate rat and plots revenge with fellow outsider Mig. After Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux discovers he is the only one who can rescue her…and that even the tiniest mouse can find the courage of a knight in shining armor.

He’s Just Not That Into You is a romantic comedy based on the bestselling book of the same name, which was written by former Sex and the City writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo, and is about modern day relationships and how men and women often misconstrue the intentions of the opposite sex.

Genre: Comedy

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Justin Long, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Connelly and Ginnifer Goodwin.

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Release Date: February 6, 2009

He's Just Not That Into You trailer

Kapuso heartthrob Mark Herras leads the cast of the new indie film “Sapi.”

Supporting Mark in the film are Aiza Marquez, Ricky Davao, Nanding Josef, Joel Torre, Nina Medina and Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition winner Keanna Reeves.

Sapi is directed by Arnold Argaño, the associate director of the controversial indie film “Troika.” He also directed several television commercials and documentary magazine shows under his belt.

Synopsis: A test of faith threatens to tear apart a small town already reeling from a communist insurrection. The conflict is set between the outspoken parish priest, Padre Allan (Ricky Davao) and the charismatic faith healer whom everyone calls “Manong” (Nanding Josef). In the middle of this conflict is the death of Ada (newcomer Stella Peñalosa), a young woman who many believed was have been possessed by the devil before her death.

“Manong” still feels the agony for his failure to save Ada, as the soul of the young woman roams the barrio. He senses that his own death is near as well and anoints Mario, a young farmer (Mark Herras) to be his heir apparent. But Mario’s wife, Isay (Aiza Marquez) is skeptical about the faith healer and the promise of a child for the couple.

As days pass by, the young woman’s ghost appears to Mario. Mario is reluctant and tries to make sense of the message Ada’s spirit is telling her. The conflict between the priest and the charismatic healer is unwoven. The young healer takes the old’s man’s place and the town heals its spiritual wounds.

A combination of high-octane adventures, family-friendly tales, rip-roaring comedies, delightful love stories and gripping thrillers comprise Walt Disney Studios' line-up of films for 2009. From Jim Carrey to Bruce Willis, Nicolas Cage to Adam Sandler, Miley Cyrus to the Jonas Brothers, the stars have aligned for a year-long celebration of wholesome entertainment.

G-Force. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer brings his first 3-D film to the big screen with a comedy adventure about the latest evolution of a covert government program to train animals to work in espionage. Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, these highly trained guinea pigs (voiced by Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and Penelope Cruz) discover that the fate of the world is in their paws.

Up. From Disney/Pixar comes this comedic adventure about Carl (voice of Ed Asner) who has spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old) gives him a new lease on life.

Bedtime Stories. An adventure comedy about a hotel handyman (Adam Sandler) whose life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true.

Race to Witch Mountain. A thrilling action-adventure about a hard-luck cab driver (Dwayne Johnson), whose life is thrown into chaos when two apparent "runaway" teenagers jump into his taxi. He soon realizes that the kids possess exceptional paranormal powers.

A Christmas Carol. A multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis. Starring Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge, the film captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking, performance-capture 3D motion picture event.

Confessions of a Shopaholic. In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca (Isla Fisher) is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping--a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua. A pampered, diamond-clad Chihuahua named Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) enjoys her luxurious lifestyle so much, she hardly notices Papi, a tough looking Chihuahua who happens to be head-over-paws for the fashionista pooch. But when Chloe gets lost in the rough streets of Mexico, Papi heads south of the border to rescue his true love.

Surrogates. FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves--fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles--enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

The Proposal. When high-powered book editor (Sandra Bullock) faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds), who she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own.

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The Jonas Brothers head to the big screen--in Disney Digital 3D--in this high-energy rockumentary. The film blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot "Burning Up" concert tour, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, and a lot of JB-style humor-giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.

Hannah Montana: The Movie. The music-filled comedy adventure based on Disney Channel's blockbuster television series, "Hannah Montana," in which Miley Cyrus stars as a teenage girl Miley Stewart who lives a secret life as a pop star. The film follows Miley as Hannah's soaring popularity threatens to take over her life.

When in Rome. An ambitious young New Yorker (Kristen Bell), disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome where she defiantly plucks magic coins from a "foolish" fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion of an odd group of suitors (Josh Duhamel, Dax Shepard, Jon Heder and Danny DeVito).

Doubt. Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams star in the gripping film adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play about the quest for truth, the forces of change, and the devastating consequences of blind justice in an age defined by moral conviction.

Adventureland. Set in the summer of 1987, the film concerns an uptight recent college grad (Jesse Eisenberg) who is forced to take a minimum wage job at the local amusement park. The experience helps him to loosen up a bit as he finds first love (Kristen Stewart), forms new friendships and matures just in time to enter the real world in the fall.

The Boy in Striped Pajamas. Eight year-old Bruno is the sheltered son of a Nazi officer whose promotion takes the family from their Berlin home to a desolate area where the lonely boy finds no-one to play with. Crushed by boredom and compelled by curiosity, he ignores his mother's repeated instructions not to explore the back garden and heads for the "farm" he has seen in the near distance. There he meets Shmuel, a boy his own age who lives a parallel, alien existence on the other side of a barbed wire fence.

Movie Tagline: This is the story of a woman who goes to the Land Down Under for the sake of her family and her dreams, and the man who would go to the ends of the earth to follow her.

Synopsis: After working for several years in Manila, Migo (Piolo Pascual) returns to Bukidnon, to its magnificent rolling hills and lush pasture lands, to reclaim the ranch that his family had lost after his father's death.

During the Kaamulan festival, Migo sees his first love, Arah (Angel Locsin), who also happens to be the beautiful and fearless rodeo queen of Bukidnon. He falls in love with her all over again and resolves to win back her heart as well.

However, Arah is already engaged to Brian Sullivan, an Australian rancher. Being the eldest daughter of a poor cowboy, she feels compelled to accept this man's offer of marriage in order to give her family a better life, no matter how much she still loves Migo.

Arah leaves Bukidnon, along with a group of Pinoy cowboys who have been hired to work in the vast and lonely Australian ranch, which is even bigger than Bukidnon.

Arah thinks it's all over between her and her great love, but two years later, Migo arrives in Australia to work as a cowboy and, more importantly, to get Arah back.

Can their love bloom again in the dry landscape of the Outback? Will Migo be able to reclaim the love he has lost, or will he learn to let her go and start anew?

Starring: Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin

Director: Rory B. Quintos

Producer: Star Cinema

Shooting Location: Bukidnon, Philippines and Katherine, Australia

Philippine Premiere: February 2009 (tentative)

International Premiere:

LOS ANGELES
December 6(Saturday)
Wadsworth Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073
Will-call tickets: 1.800.227.9676 (24-hour ticket hotline)
Ticket Outlet: All Access (909) 223-2409 or (818) 395-9941

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
December 7 (Sunday)
Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA 94063
Will-call tickets: 1.800.227.9676 (24-hour ticket hotline)
Pick-up tickets: ABS-CBN International Office in Redwood City: Monday to Friday, 10AM-5PM

Dose is a controversial gay-themed movie vying for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Dose is a film written and directed by Senedy Que. It stars Brussels Best Actor Yul Servo, Emilio Garcia, Irma Adlawan, Fritz Chavez and Allesandra de Rossi.

Synopsis: When a friendly acquaintance develops into an unlikely closeness between a curious 12-year-old boy named Edy (Fritz Arvhie Chavez) and a lonely gardener Danny (Yul Servo), the line that defines love and friendship, passion and trust inevitably intersects.

Dose is set to premiere on November 20 at the UP Film Center at 7pm. It will have a regular screening on December 3 to 10 at Robinsons IndieSine.

Alon reels off its beautiful drama with a wave of emotions for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Alon is written and directed by Ron Bryant. It stars Mark Gil, Eula Valdez and Charee Pineda.

Synopsis: Vanni (Charee Pineda), a 17-year-old girl, spends her vacation in a seaside village. While looking for her lost puppy, she sees Fiel (Mark Gil), a lonesome 50-year-old man. Vanni decides to hang out in the man’s house and a fondness develops between them. However, he has an ailing wife afflicted with cancer.

It will have an advance screening on November 24 at the College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater at 6:00 p.m. and on November 25 at the Assumption College at 3:30 p.m.

Imburnal is another controversial finalist in this year’s Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Imburnal is written and directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez. The cast includes Brian Monterola, Jelieta Mariveles-Ruca, Allen Lumanog, Lawrence Garrido, Elvis Zerna, Dianne Zipagan, Maricel Rosello, Carmela de Guzman and Reyson Yap. Cinematography by John Torres, Joel Geolamen and Mark Limbaga.

Synopsis: This is a tale of manhood about to erode two pubescent males. While always hanging out in the crevasses of Punta Dumalog to escape poverty, Rabat (Brian Monterola) and Allen (Allen Lumanod) also find solace, dent their friendship and shape their orientations in life.

Imburnal was rated X by the MTRCB. It recently won the Lino Brocka Grand Prize, at the Digital Lokal category of the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival.

It will have an advance screening on November 20 at the UP Film Center, 9 pm (director’s cut). Regular screenings will be on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

Kolorete is an insightful and colorful indie movie vying for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

Kolorete is written by Sherad Anthony Sanchez and directed by Ruello Lozendo. The cast of Kolorete includes Roeder Camanag, Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Jean Judith Javier, Frank Garcia, Coreen Chan, Chiqui Xeres Burgos, Lawrence Roxas and Edgar Sandalo

Synopsis: In the Spanish period, a town prepares for a stage play to serve as a despedida for the Alcalde Mayor or Gobernadorcillo who was dismissed by the town’s friar. Adding to the controversy is the visit of a Filipina soprano who is suspected to be an entourage of the incoming Alcalde Mayor. Suspicions arise but the secrets are inevitably unraveled. Everyone is taken aback when the play is finally staged.

Kolorete will have an advance screening on November 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the FEU Auditorium and on November 24 at the College of Saint Benilde Amphitheater, 1:00 p.m. Regular screening is on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

UPCAT is a coming of age film about dreams and self-discovery. It is one of the 7 finalists in this year’s Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.

UPCAT is written by Alfred Geoffrey Reyes and directed by Roman Olivares. The cast includes Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmien Neri, Mark Gil, Bembol Roco, Malou Crisologo and Richard Cuan.

Synopsis: A coming-of-age light melodrama that centers around Lucas (Felix Roco) and best buddy Jaoquin (Joseph Roble), provincial lads who believe passing the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admission Test) is the passport to their dreams of a better future. However, Lucas is more concerned about winning the heart of his rich schoolmate Jane (Yas Neri).

UPCAT will have an advance screening on November 20 at the UP Film Center, 5pm and on November 25, at the Assumption College, 1:00 p.m. Regular screening will be on December 3-10 at the Robinsons IndieSine.

Motorcyle is one of the 7 finalists for the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival starring Jason Abalos.

Motorcyle is an entry by Jon Red with screenplay by Karlo de Guzman. The cast of Motorcycle includes Urian Best Actor Jason Abalos, Nonie Buencamino, Kat Alano, Sharmaine Centenera, Lovely Rivero, Jao Mapa, Soliman Cruz, Jojit Lorenzo and Lance Raymundo.

Synopsis: A tale of self-discovery, centered around a young man who journeys to Vigan, Ilocos Norte. Instead his trip becomes a sojourn that will unlock his real identity and the secrets of his family. He goes on this road trip onboard his motorcycle as a favor to his father.

Brad Pitt ages backwards. Robert Downey solves an earth-shaking mystery. Daniel Radcliffe unmasks the half-blood prince. Matt Damon masterminds a game of deception. And Jim Carrey discovers the power of the word "Yes." Discover these cinematic spectacles as Warner Bros. proudly announces its line-up of films for 2009!

Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. And Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

Yes Man. Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere—the operative word being "no"—until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything...and anything.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Adapted from the 1920s novella by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this is the whimsical story of a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, this is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time.

Whiteout. After two years stationed at Antarctica's South Pole research base, lone U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko (Kate Beckinsale) is as anxious as anyone to be going home. She's turned in her resignation and is counting the hours and minutes to the last plane out. But three days before departure, a body turns up on the ice and Carrie is immediately thrust into Antarctica's first murder investigation.

Ninja Assassin. Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them...and plots his revenge.

Orphan. In this suspense-thriller, a young mother (Vera Farmiga) and her husband (Stellan Skarsgaard) decide to adopt a child after the devastating loss of their baby. Little could they know that the child they adopt would turn out to be anything other than what they'd hoped for.

Gran Torino. Clint Eastwood stars in and directs this film - predicted to be a frontrunner in the upcoming Academy Awards -- in which he plays Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices.

Observe and Report. Comic sensation Seth Rogen plays a deluded, self-important head of mall security who squares off in a turf war against local cops.

Shorts. From director Robert Rodriguez, this quirky comedy is set in a suburb where all the houses look the same and everyone works for Black Box, manufacturer of the ultimate communication and do-it-all gadget. Chaos follows when an 11-year-old boy is hit in the head with a rainbow-colored rock that grants wishes to anyone who holds it, leading them all on a series of adventures.

The Informant. It was one of the FBI's biggest secrets: a senior executive with America's most politically powerful corporation, Archer Daniels Midland (Scott Bakula), had become a confidential government witness, secretly recording a vast criminal conspiracy spanning five continents. Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon), the promising golden boy of ADM, had put his career and family at risk to wear a wire and deceive his friends and colleagues.

Faragut North. George Clooney directs this pulse-pounding drama about a smart, arrogant Presidential campaign press secretary whose career spins out of control after he takes a secret meeting with a rival candidate's seasoned campaign manager.

Where the Wild Things Are. The film follows the adventures of Max, a headstrong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother—only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns.

Vegas Rising. An ex-cop invades a zombie-ruled Las Vegas to rescue his trapped daughter. Complications: The US Military is also after the daughter, and has plans to nuke the town into non-existence.

20th Century Fox bares its 2009 movie lineup filled with comedy, thriller, horror, and romantic flicks. Hollywood's most bankable stars are tapped to topbill the diverse movies, including an adaptation of the popular Japanese anime Dragonball and a spin-off from the X-Men franchise.

Bride Wars is the ultimate chick flick romance-comedy on dream weddings, bff and bridezillas starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. In the movie, Liv (Hudson) and Emma (Hathaway) are best friends since childhood. Together they plan their respective weddings, each to take place at New York's ultimate bridal destination and their lifelong dream location, the Plaza Hotel. But a clerical error and subsequent clash in wedding dates pits the two brides--neither of whom will step aside--against each other, in a competition that quickly escalates into all-out war.

The sweeping romantic-epic that is Australia stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in an extraordinary and inspiring love story amidst the backdrop of World War II era about the spirit, soul and mythology of Australia. Kidman plays an aristocratic English woman while Jackman is a tough cattle drover. Two people from opposite ends of the globe--they couldn't be more different--yet they find their lives inextricably intertwined as they embark on a remarkable journey across hundreds of miles of the country's most brutal terrain.

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson star in Marley and Me, where dog lovers everywhere will relate to this charming tale of the world's naughtiest dog Marley. The film of the same name tells the true story of a couple (John and Jenny Grogan) who are both great animal lovers and decide to get a dog before starting a family. Little do they know how this wonderfully neurotic but inevitably loving dog will change their lives.

Tom Cruise stars in Valkyrie based on the so-called "July 20 Plot" on Adolf Hitler's life, considered to be one of the most heroic but least known episodes of World War II. Severely wounded in combat, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) returns from Africa to join the German Resistance and help create Operation Valkyrie, the complex plan that will allow a shadow government to replace Hitler's once he is dead. But fate and circumstance conspire to thrust Stauffenberg from one of many in the plot to a double-edged central role. Not only must he lead the coup and seize control of his nation's government...he must kill Hitler himself.

High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale stars in her first comedy feature film They Came From Upstairs wherein a group of children attempt to defend their Maine vacation home from invading extraterrestrial forces as the malevolent aliens make their way from the upper floor of the house to the ground level.

Miss Congeniality star Sandra Bullock goes ballistic in the romantic comedy All About Steve as a crossword puzzle instructor Mary Horowitz who stalks a news cameraman after one date believing that she has found her soul mate.

Fast rising teen actress Hayden Panatierre (Heroes) stars in I Love You Beth Cooper that follows the adventures of a geeky high school valedictorian who decides he has nothing to lose by making a play for the popular cheerleader, declaring his love during the graduation speech.

Dragonball is the exciting new action adventure about an ordinary teenager named Goku who discovers he has a daunting destiny to fulfill: he must try to prevent the destruction of the planet. This futuristic and thrilling coming of age story, based on the Japanese manga (comic book) and the hit television series, stars Justin Chatwin as the story's hero. Talented actress Jamie Chung plays his girlfriend and ally. The cast includes James Marsters, Emmy Rossum and Chow Yun Fat.

Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the role that made him a superstar--as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, Origins tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.

Ben Stiller tops the fun and adventure in The Night at the Museum 2: Escape from the Smithsonian. In the sequel, the Museum of Natural History is closed down for upgrading and the exhibits are put into storage at the Federal Archives in Washington, D.C. Amy Adams will play Amelia Earheart who comes to life and has a crush on security guard Larry (Stiller).

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson pretties up in the family comedy Tooth Fairy. In the movie, The Rock stars as Derek Thompson, a minor-league hockey player whose nickname is the Tooth Fairy because of his ability to knock out opposing players' teeth. When he discourages a youngster's hope, Derek is ordered to one week's hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with wings, magic wand and frilly tutu. Along the way, he rediscovers his forgotten dreams.

The Spirit is an action/adventure film based from Will Eisner’s graphic novel.

Synopsis: A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa or Rodeo Drive boutique anywhere in sight. Now alone for the first time in her spoiled life, she must rely on some unexpected new friends -- including a street-hardened German Shepherd named Delgado and an amorous pup named Papi -- to lend her a paw and help her to find her inner strength on their incredible journey back home.

Also Known As: South of the Border
Genres: Action/Adventure and Comedy
Running Time: 1 hr. 25 min.
Release Date: October 3rd, 2008
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Actors:
Drew Barrymore Voice of Chloe
George Lopez Voice of Papi
Andy Garcia Voice of Delgado
Piper Perabo Rachel
Manolo Cardona Sam Cortez
Cheech Marin Voice of Manuel
Paul Rodriguez Voice of Chico
Jamie Lee Curtis Aunt Viv
Placido Domingo Voice of Monte
Edward James Olmos Voice of El Diablo
Eddie Sotelo Voice of Rafa
Eugenio Derbez Store Owner
Luis Guzman Voice of Chucho
Loretta Devine Voice of Delta
Michael Urie Voice of Sebastian
Jose Maria Yazpik Vasquez
Maury Sterling Rafferty
Jesus Ochoa Officer Ramirez
Ali Hillis Angela
Marguerite Moreau Blair
Nick Zano Bryan
Gina Gallego Shelter Director
Alberto Reyes Bellman
Andres Pardave
Juan Carlos Martin Armand
Sal Lopez Ring Announcer
Giovanna Acha Museum Guide
Fernando Manzano Desk Sergeant
Randall England Butler
Brandon Keener Waiter
Jack Plotnick Dog Nanny
Mayra Serbulo Poor Woman
Montserrat de Leon Desk Clerk
Berenice Romero
Antonio Infante
Tomihuatzi Xelhualtzi
David Goldsmith (III) Limo Driver
Julie Claire Beverly Hills Store Manager
Holly Bonelli Shop Girl
Lombardo Boyar Voice of Praying Dog
Margo Reymundo Voice of Pekingese
Lisa Marie Quillinan Voice of Poodle
Ed F. Martin Voice of Coyote
Grey Delisle Voice of Mother Dog
Axel Alba Voice of Pedro
Pascal Petardi (II) Voice of Dog #1
Alex Mendoza Voice of Bull Dog

Director: Raja Gosnell

Synopsis: Mike O’Donnell seemingly had it all. He was a star athlete headed straight for a college scholarship until he decided to give it all up to settle down with his high school girlfriend Scarlett. Now at 37, Mike O’Donnell (Matthew Perry) has become a miserable and unhappy businessman who feels he made some incorrect choices with his life. He wishes that he could go back and become the young Mike O’Donnell (Zac Efron) he once was and correct all the mistakes he made which resulted in him becoming the unhappy businessman he has now become. His wish soon becomes reality as he turns 17 again and gets to live his life over again.

Starring: Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Katerina Graham and Thomas Lennon.
Producer: New Line Cinema

Release Date: April 17, 2009.

Synopsis: Nikko (Nolan Gerard Funk) is the next rock superstar and he plans to conquer the world with his band, Alloy. Courtney’s (Tammin Sursok) world revolves around her sequin-filled show choir, Spectacular. But when Alloy kicks Nikko out of the band and Spectacular loses their best male singer to a rival choir, Courtney convinces Nikko to join Spectacular. Will Nikko be the force that Spectacular needs to finally beat their rival choir, Ta-Da? Or will Nikko’s rock edge be too much for the glittery world of the show choirs?

Check out the screening schedule and watch the creative trailer for the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival.

Synopsis: Marley is a yellow lab adopted by John Grogan (Owen Wilson), a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his wife (Jennifer Aniston). Their idea was to give them a taste of parenthood, but the dog proved to be a hyperactive handful. He wreaks havoc, gets kicked out of obedience school and gets even worse when the children begin to arrive, yet becomes an indispensable part of the family.

Release Date: December 25, 2008
Genre: Comedy
Directed by: David Frankel
Distributor: Fox 2000 Pictures
Starring: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Alan Arkin, Eric Dane

Synopsis: Madonna's directorial debut, Filth and Wisdom, is a hilariously sexy tale of three roommates who must delve into mischievous and naughty behavior in pursuit of bigger and brighter futures. A Ukrainian immigrant, A.K. (Eugene Hutz), finances his dreams of 'trans-continental superstardom' with his band, Gogol Bordello, by turning tricks as a role-playing cross dresser. As A.K. literally whips the privileged of London into shape, he also secretly pines for the object of his affection, Holly (Holly Weston), an aspiring ballerina looking for her big break while moonlighting as a slippery stripper. Meanwhile, Juliette (Vicky Mclure) steals medicine from her pharmaceutical job in hopes of quenching her dreams of helping Africa's youth. Filth and Wisdom is every bit as erotic and playful as it is poignant and touching, revealing the universal struggles we all face in our pursuits of happiness.

Quantum of Solace is the 22nd James Bond film by EON Productions, due for release in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2008 and in North America on 14 November. The sequel to the 2006 film Casino Royale, it is directed by Marc Forster, and features Daniel Craig's second performance as James Bond. In the film, Bond battles Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a member of the Quantum organisation posing as an environmentalist, who intends to stage a coup d'état in Bolivia to take control of its water supply. Bond seeks revenge for the death of Vesper Lynd, and is assisted by Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who also wants to kill Greene.

Producer Michael G. Wilson created the film's plot while Casino Royale was shooting. Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Paul Haggis and Joshua Zetumer contributed to the script. The title was chosen from an unrelated 1960 short story in Ian Fleming's For Your Eyes Only. Location filming took place in Panama, Chile, Italy and Austria, while the sets were built at Pinewood Studios. Forster aimed to make the film more modern yet classic: antique planes were used for a dogfight sequence, while Dennis Gassner's set designs are reminiscent of Ken Adam's work on several early Bond films, yet Forster rejected a grotesque appearance for Greene to comment on the hidden nature of the film's corporate villains.

Cast:
Daniel Craig plays James Bond.

Synopsis: A man signs up for a self-help program based on one simple principle: say yes to everything... and anything. At first, unleashing the power of "yes" transforms his life in amazing and unexpected ways, but he soon discovers that opening up his life to endless possibilities can have its drawbacks.

Genres: Comedy and Adaptation
Release Date: December 19, 2008 (wide)
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

Starring: Jim Carrey, Bradley Cooper, Zooey Deschanel, Sasha Alexander, Karen Bankhead
Directed by: Peyton Reed

Synopsis: Eighteen year old Ian finally gets the opportunity to lose his virginity when a woman he meets on-line offers to have sex with him if he drives to Knoxville to meet her. Accompanied by friends Lance and Felicia, whom Ian has a thing for, but she in turn has a thing for Lance, take off on a road trip in Ian's brother, Rex's beloved 1969 GTO -- without permission of course.

Genres: Comedy
Running Time: 1 hr. 48 min.
Release Date: October 17, 2008 (wide)
Rating: R for strong crude and sexual content, nudity, language, some drug and alcohol use--all involving teens.
Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC

Starring: Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, James Marsden, Charlie McDermott
Directed by: Sean Anders

Synopsis: Hoping to return to New York via a penguin-piloted plane, the four animal friends crash land in the plains of Africa.

Billy: The Early Years is a biopic drama from Rocky Mountain Pictures featuring the life story of popular evangelist Billy Graham.

Starring: Martin Landau, Lindsay Wagner, Jennifer O’Neill and Armie Hammer as the young Billy Graham. Armie Hammer will also play the role of Batman in the upcoming movie “Justice League.”

Gist: A portrait of Billy Graham, the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity, against the backdrop of his relationship with Charles Templeton, another gifted young preacher whose faith could not withstand the onslaught of scientific skepticism. Billy’s struggle with the ideas represented in Templeton’s eventual unbelief, and his own faith, went on to change the face of modern evangelism.

Star Cinema has definitely found another gem via My Only Ü as Box Office Movie Director Cathy Garcia-Molina explained its simple but heart warming plot in its recent press conference. “Tungkol po ito sa isang taong nagmamahal, at nagkataong yung taong mahal niya ay mamamatay na. Si Vhong (Navarro) ang may unrequited love kay Toni (Gonzaga) who’s dying. He thought so. Ang question lang talaga, kung ang taong mahal mo ay mamamatay na, ano’ng gagawin mo in the last days of her life?” The film’s music video (You Can’t Hurry Love) alone plus its publicity posters showing Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro hanging on a clothesline have already captured the interest of many viewers. How did they come up with that idea anyway? “Yung poster, it’s actually a literal translation of putting oneself on the line for the other. Pinisikal masyado pero yun po yun,” Direk Cathy adds

Starring: Toni Gonzaga, Vhong Navarro, Dennis Padilla, Janus Del Prado, Arlene Muhlach, KitKat, Empoy Marquez, and Benjie Paras
Directed by: Cathy Garcia-Molina
Release Date: October 29, 2008
Producer: Star Cinema