GMA Films
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry |
Motion picture Film distribution |
| Founded | Quezon City, Philippines (1995) |
| Headquarters | Quezon City, Philippines |
Key people |
Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. (Chairman) Atty. Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar (President) Jose Mari Abacan |
| Products |
films home videos |
| Owner | Felipe Gozon |
Number of employees | 140 (in 2006) |
| Parent | GMA Network, Inc. |
| Website | www.gmanetwork.com/films |
GMA Network Films, Inc. (formerly Cinemax Films, commonly known simply as GMA Films) is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.
Its movie productions have become both critical acclaim and commercial successes, among which are Jose Rizal, Muro Ami and Deathrow.
History
1995-2000
First founded in 1995, GMA Films released certain films from 1995 to 1998 under its former title "Cinemax Films". Then the film production outfit of GMA Network was on hiatus for about 5 years.
2005 onwards
After almost five years of hibernating, the film outfit made a comeback in 2005 with the romantic movie Let the Love Begin, which became the highest-grossing Valentine film in the Philippines on its release that year.
It later released other films that also became hits in the Philippine Box-office.
In 2007, the award-winning film Ouija co-produced with Viva Films was supposed to be its first film to be released internationally. However, the scheduled overseas premieres in four U.S. cities (Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego) were cancelled. Only the one in New Jersey pushed through.[1] The movie is titled Seance internationally.
2010
From then on, all films were only released nationwide while selected films had selected screenings in key points worldwide such as When I Met U, starring Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion had various international screenings and You to Me Are Everything, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes had a New Jersey showing in 2010 and its recent film to be released at least within US borders was In Your Eyes, starring Claudine Barretto, Richard Gutierrez and Anne Curtis, had an international screening in notable cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego.
2011
In September 2011, there are speculations going around as to whether the upcoming film, The Road, will be released internationally as the director Yam Laranas has expressed for the film to be released worldwide and he himself said that he will help finance the release worldwide.[2]
2012
On January 24, 2012, it was announced by GMA Films Producer Joey Abacan that The Road will be screened in cinemas in the U.S. and Canada. This marks the first time GMA Films premiered one of its films without any negotiations with co-produced because The Road is solely produced by GMA Films. It is scheduled to have a U.S. and Canada theatrical release on May 11, 2012.[3]
2012 is the year that GMA Films has produced eight films in a year, the most it has ever done since its very start. This was part of GMA Films' resolution to produce one film per month. Even though that did not happen, they managed to produce eight films.
Legal Battles
In a 13-page decision penned by Associate Justice Stephen C. Cruz dated April 30, 2012, the Special Thirteenth Division of the CA reversed and set aside the Regional Trial Court's (RTC) dismissal of the case owing to Honrado's violation of a TV Rights Agreement with GMA Films.
In December 1998, GMA Films entered into an agreement with Honrado covering thirty-six (36) films, which the latter offered for telecast. The agreement states that the program titles are subject to the approval of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); and in the event of disapproval, a censored title must be replaced by the licensor with a new title acceptable to both parties, or a proportionate amount shall be deducted or refunded from the total price.
In May 2003, GMA Films filed a complaint for payment and damages against Honrado with the RTC for his refusal to refund the payment for the movies "Evangeline Katorse" and "Bubot."
The former was initially rejected by GMA Films so Honrado attempted to replace it with the movie "Winasak na Pangarap." However, the replacement, being a bold film, was also deemed unacceptable for airing.
GMA Films also contended that only P500,000 went to the owner of the movie "Bubot" out of the P1.25 million paid by GMA Films to Honrado.
GMA Films therefore demanded that Honrado return the total amount of P2 million representing the P1.25 million it paid for the movie "Evangeline Katorse" and P750,000 as balance from the amount Honrado received for the film "Bubot."
The CA ruled that GMA Films is within its rights as a licensee to demand a suitable replacement for the movie "Evangeline Katorse" based on the express terms of the contract. After the film "Winasak na Pangarap" was not accepted by GMA Films as a suitable replacement for "Evangeline Katorse," Honrado had the duty to either find another title acceptable to both parties, or to return the money paid by GMA Films in the amount of P1.25 million.
According to the Court, Honrado, not being the owner but only the licensor of the film "Bubot," is not entitled to any commission and has no right to retain any amount in excess of what was paid to the movie owner. The CA likewise said that the RTC erred in awarding Honrado attorney's fees amounting to P100,000 as GMA Films "was merely forced to protect its rights and interest under a valid contract and to rectify a wrong done upon it."
The Court awarded GMA Films P2 million plus interest and damages.
List of GMA Films theatrical feature films
1994
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ober da Bakod: The Movie (with VIVA Films) | Ariel Ureta | June 22 | Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Gelli de Belen, Donita Rose | Comedy | |
| Forever (with VIVA Films) | Rowell Santiago | September 28 | Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco | Romance Drama | |
1995
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Bayani | Jose Lacaba | Amable Aguiluz | 1995 | Helen Gamboa, Dennis Marasigan | Drama |
| Run Barbi Run (with Moviestars Productions) | Tony Gloria, Uro dela Cruz | Tony Y. Reyes | 1995 | Joey De Leon, Maricel Laxa, The Eraserheads | Comedy |
1996
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ober da Bakod 2: D' Treasure Adventure (with VIVA Films) | Ariel Ureta | 1996 | Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Gelli de Belen, Manilyn Reynes | Comedy | |
1998
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Guardian Debil | Jun Urbano | Jun Urbano | March 25 | Jimmy Santos, Ronnie Ricketts, Chin Chin Gutierrez | Comedy |
| Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko (with OctoArts Films) | Michael V. | Tony Y. Reyes | April 29 | Michael V., Beth Tamayo, Lara Morena | Comedy |
| May Sayad (with OctoArts Films) | June 17 | Ronnie Ricketts, Jennifer Mendoza, Tonton Gutierrez, Ogie Alcasid | Action | ||
| Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Jun Lana | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | June 24 | Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Pen Medina, Chin-Chin Gutierrez | Social Drama |
| Armadong Hudas (with OctoArts Films) | Augusto Salvador | November 4 | Ian Veneracion, Tonton Gutierrez, Jessa Zaragosa | Action | |
| Jose Rizal | Jun Lana, Ricardo Lee, Peter Ong Lim | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | December 25 | Cesar Montano | Biopic, History |
1999
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above (with M-Zet Films Productions and OctoArts Films)[4] | Cris Pablo, Ely Matawaran, Tony Y. Reyes | Tony Y. Reyes | January 4 | Vic Sotto, Michael V., Beth Tamayo, Lindsay Custodio | Comedy |
| Bakit Pa? (with OctoArts Films) | Jose Javier Reyes | Jose Javier Reyes | February 3 | Jessa Zaragoza, Troy Montero, Diether Ocampo | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Saranggola | Butch Dalisay | Gil Portes | June 19 | Ricky Davao, Lester Llansang, Jennifer Sevilla | Drama |
| Muro Ami | Jun Lana and Ricky Lee | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | December 25 | Cesar Montano | Thriller |
2000
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deathrow | Ricky Lee, Joel Lamangan, Manny Palo | Joel Lamangan | December 25 | Eddie Garcia, Cogie Domingo, Angelika dela Cruz | Crime |
2002
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilabot at Kembot (with Imus Productions)[5] | Humilde "Meek" Roxas, Sigfreid Barros Sanchez | Augusto Salvador | May 29 | Bong Revilla, Assunta De Rossi, Roi Vinzon | Action |
| Ang Galing Galing Mo, Babes (with Imus Productions)[6] | Ed Palmos | Ed Palmos | 2002 | Albert Martinez, Joyce Jimenez, Lester Llansang | Drama |
2004
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilig... Pintig ... Yanig... | Rahyan Carlos, Bibeth Orteza, Kit Villanueva-Langit | Rahyan Carlos, Mark A. Reyes, Carlos Siguion-Reyna | 2004 | Chynna Ortaleza, Nadine Samonte, Sheena Halili, Girlie Sevilla, Jake Cuenca, Julianne Lee, Dion Ignacio, Bettina Carlos, Katrina Halili, Tyron Perez | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
2005
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let the Love Begin | RJ Nuevas, Suzette Doctolero | Mac Alejandre | February 9 | Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras | Romance |
| Lovestruck | Suzette Doctolero | Louie Ignacio | September 14 | Jolina Magdangal, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras | Romantic comedy |
| Mulawin: The Movie (with Regal Entertainment) | Don Michael Perez | Dominic Zapata, Mark A. Reyes | December 25 | Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Dennis Trillo | Action, Fantasy |
| La Funeraria Toti (with Regal Entertainment) | Joen Chionglo, Rahyan Carlos | Rahyan Carlos | 2005 | Arpee Bautista, Marc Laurenze Celis, Eric dela Cruz | Drama |
| Silip | Rahyan Carlos, Rona Lean Sales | Rahyan Carlos | 2005 | Jelaine Santos, Jeff Agudelo | Drama, Thriller |
2006
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Will Always Love You (with Regal Entertainment) | RJ Nuevas, Suzette Doctolero | Mac Alejandre | February 8 | Angel Locsin, Richard Gutierrez | Romance |
| Moments of Love | Gina Marissa Tagasa-Gil | Mark A. Reyes | March 29 | Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado, Karylle | Romantic melodrama, Fantasy |
| Till I Met You (with VIVA Films) | Benedict Mique | Mark A. Reyes | October 11 | Robin Padilla, Regine Velasquez, Eddie Garcia | Romance |
2007
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Promise (with Regal Entertainment) | Raquel Villavicencio | Mike Tuviera | February 14 | Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Rhian Ramos, TJ Trinidad | Melodrama, Romance |
| Ouija (with VIVA Films) | Aloy Adlawan | Topel Lee | July 25 | Judy Ann Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos | Suspense, Horror |
| Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (with Ignite Production) | Arah Jell Badayos | Adolfo Alix, Jr., John David Hukom | December 5 | Iza Calzado, Ken Chu | Drama, Romance |
2008
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Best Friend's Girlfriend (with Regal Entertainment) | Suzette Doctolero | Mark A. Reyes | February 13 | Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera, | Romantic comedy |
| My Monster Mom (with Regal Entertainment) | Jose Javier Reyes | Jose Javier Reyes | July 2 | Ruffa Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama | Comedy |
| I.T.A.L.Y. | Senedy Que | Mark A. Reyes | September 17 | Jolina Magdangal, Rufa Mae Quinto, Dennis Trillo, Eugene Domingo, Rhian Ramos, Mark Herras | Romantic comedy |
| One True Love (with Regal Entertainment) | Irma Dimaranan, Maryo J. de los Reyes | Mac Alejandre | November 19 | Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado | Melodrama, Romance |
2009
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When I Met U (with Regal Entertainment) | Aloy Adlawan | Joel Lamangan | February 11 | Richard Gutierrez, KC Concepcion | Romantic comedy |
| Sundo | Aloy Adlawan | Topel Lee | March 18 | Robin Padilla, Sunshine Dizon, Katrina Halili, Rhian Ramos | Suspense, Thriller |
| Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (with APT Entertainment) | Roy C. Iglesias | Mike Tuviera | September 23 | Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Jomari Yllana, Aiko Melendez, Iza Calzado | Comedy |
| Patient X (with Viva Films and RGUTZ Productions) | Yam Laranas | Yam Laranas | October 28 | Richard Gutierrez, Cristine Reyes | Horror |
| Ang Panday (with Imus Productions) | R.J. Nuevas and Carlo J. Caparas | Mac Alejandre and Rico Gutierrez | December 25 | Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., Phillip Salvador, Robert Villar, Rhian Ramos, Iza Calzado and Geoff Eigenmann | Fantasy |
2010
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Girls (with VIVA Films and Unitel) | Jose Javier Reyes | Jose Javier Reyes | April 21 | Eugene Domingo, Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Eula Valdez, Jennylyn Mercado, Cristine Reyes, Bianca King | Comedy |
| You to Me Are Everything (with Regal Entertainment) | Aloy Adlawan | Mark A. Reyes | May 5 | Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera | Romantic comedy |
| In Your Eyes (with VIVA Films) | Keiko Aquino | Mac Alejandre | August 18 | Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis and Richard Gutierrez | Drama, Romance |
| Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (with Imus Productions, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment and OctoArts Films) | Bibeth Orteza, R.J. Nuevas | Tony Y. Reyes | December 25 | Bong Revilla & Vic Sotto with Jillian Ward, Sam Pinto, Gwen Zamora | Action, Adventure |
2011
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Valentine Girls (with Regal Entertainment) | Andoy Ranay | Dominic Zapata, Andoy Ranay and Chris Martinez | February 9 | Richard Gutierrez, Jillian Ward, Eugene Domingo, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos | Romantic comedy[7] |
| Temptation Island (with Regal Entertainment) | Chris Martinez | Chris Martinez | July 6 | Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Rufa Mae Quinto and Solenn Heussaff | Comedy[8][9] |
| Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (with SMDC) | Kit Villanueva - Langit | Mark Reyes | August 24 | Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Elmo Magalona, Louise delos Reyes, Alden Richards | Teen film[10] |
| The Road | Aloy Adlawan, Yam Laranas | Yam Laranas | November 30 | Carmina Villaroel, Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos, TJ Trinidad, Barbie Forteza | Psychological horror[11] |
| Ang Panday 2 (with Imus Productions) | Aloy Adlawan | Rico Guttierrez and Mac Alejandre | December 25 | Bong Revilla, Marian Rivera, Philip Salvador | Action, Fantasy[12] |
2012
2013
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance of the Steelbars (with Portfolio Films) | Cris Lim, Michael Villar | Cesar Apolinario, Marnie Manicad | May 22 | Dingdong Dantes, Patrick Bergin, Mon Confiado and Maila Damian | Drama |
| My Lady Boss (with Regal Entertainment) | Aloy Adlawan | Jade Castro | July 3 [13] | Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera | Romantic comedy |
2014
| Title | Writer | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basement (with Coffee House Productions and Springboard Film Productions) | Topel Lee, Rona Lean Sales | Topel Lee | February 12 [14] | Ellen Adarna, Enzo Pineda, Sarah Lahbati, Pilita Corrales, Louise delos Reyes, Kristofer Martin, Teejay Marquez, Jan Manual, Chynna Ortaleza, and RJ Padilla | Horror, Thriller |
| Overtime | Wincy Aquino Ong, Earl Ignacio | Wincy Aquino Ong | July 2 | Richard Gutierrez, Lauren Young | Action, Thriller |
| Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (with Reality Entertainment and AgostoDos Pictures) | Erik Matti | Erik Matti | December 25 | Dingdong Dantes, Hanna Ledesma, Heart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, Joey Marquez | Suspense, Thriller, Fantasy |
Upcoming
| Title | Director | Release date | Main cast | Genre | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cain at Abel | Adolf Alix, Jr. | 2015 | Alden Richards, Rhian Ramos, Mark Herras, Louise delos Reyes | Action, Drama | [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] |
| TBA | Tony Reyes | December 25 | Ai-Ai delas Alas, Vic Sotto, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Eugene Domingo | Comedy |
See also
References
- ↑ , pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 24, 2007.
- ↑ http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224079/entertainment/the-road-bagong-horror-suspense-movie-ng-gma-films
- ↑ http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/feb1912/ent_jg.htm
- ↑ D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Kilabot at Kembot at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Ang Galing galing mo, Babes at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Lovi at Solenn, nagpapatalbugan!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. January 5, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/7850/heart-evangelista-switches-role-with-lovi-poe-in-temptation-island
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/29239/on-the-set-temptation-island-beauties-sizzle-on-the-sands-of-paoay-ilocos-norte/1/3
- ↑ http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/1711-tween-hearts-soon-a-movie
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/239552/showbiz/misteryo-sa-the-road-tuklasin-simula-sa-november-30
- ↑ http://www.newsinphilippines.com/ang-panday-sequel/1231/
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/psn-showbiz/2013/06/02/949052/kapamilya-actress-nag-o-audition-para-maging-leading-lady-ni-dingdong
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/343645/showbiz/dion-ignacio-plays-a-drug-dealer-in-horror-film-basement
- ↑ http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2314/showbiz_nf.htm#.VJsNfV4AP4
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2014-11-12/12315/Alden-Richards-may-regalong-house-and-lot-para-sa-pamilya
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/43123/alden-richards-continues-work-this-holy-week-as-he-begins-shooting-for-cain-at-abel
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/44353/alden-richards-on-aljur-abrenicarsquos-complaint-vs-gma-ldquosana-makabuti-po-ang-desisyon-na-ginagawa-niyardquo
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/357051/showbiz/alden-richards-at-aljur-abrenica-magtatambal-sa-pelikulang-cain-at-abel
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