‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ Rakes P52.95M in 5 Days

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is a certified box-office hit for surpassing the P50 million mark in less than a week!

For the weekend opening period of March 23-27, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P52.95 million, the highest opening for a local movie this year so far.

Although this is not the highest opening record for Sarah Geronimo whose film “You Changed My Life” opened with a whopping P97.89-M in 2009, it’s a different story for Gerald Anderson.

This could be the highest-grossing movie of Gerald for his career because “Catch Me” is expected to surpass the P100 million mark by week 2 or 3. His last film, “‘Til My Heartaches End” opposite Kim Chiu opened in theaters last year with P33-M at the box-office.

Here’s the Philippine box office tally (Top 10) for the opening weekend of March 23 to 27, 2011 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):



HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
2. Bulong – P67.27M
3. I Am Number Four – P63.14M *
4. The Tourist – P62.28M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P56.91M *
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P52.95M *
7. Red Riding Hood – P50.08 *
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

*Still showing in theaters

‘Who's That Girl?’ Earns P54.28M in 3 Weeks

The romantic-comedy film “Who's That Girl?” produced by Viva Films and SMDC starring Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano grossed P54.28 million during its three weeks run.

This is according to the figures posted by Box Office Mojo for the period March 16–20, 2011. The comedy film has surpassed the 3rd week gross of ‘My Valentine Girls’ from GMA and Regal Films with a 3rd week earnings of P44.26M. But it fails to surpass the 3rd week earnings of ‘Bulong’ from Star Cinema with striking box office sales of P67.27M.

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Bulong - P67.27 Million
2. Who's That Girl? - P54.28 Million
3. Catch Me...I'm Inlove - P52.95*
3. My Valentine Girls Hits - P44.26 Million

*Still showing in theaters

Jason Ivler Getting VIP Treatment in Quezon City Jail?

Is murder suspect Jason Ivler enjoying the company of women and having drinking sessions inside the Quezon City jail?

This question was raised after photos and video clips circulated online showing Ivler partying, with liquor and unidentified women present inside the jail.

Some of the photos show Ivler, who is accused of killing Renato Victor Ebarle Jr. in 2009, with his family.

However, other photos and video clips show him having a drinking session with people, including women.

The Ebarle family’s lawyer, Atty. Amelita Garayblas, said the incidents violate jail regulations.

"We were very much suprised because an inmate... can enjoy such perks in his cell," she said.

Prosecutors believe that the photos and video footage show that Ivler is receiving special treatment inside the jail.

They are now asking the court to order the transfer of Ivler to the Bicutan detention center at Camp Bagong Diwa.

Marlene Aguilar-Pollard, Ivler's mother, on the other hand, defended his son.

Marlene described the jail as a “party place” and claimed that the practice regularly happens in other detention centers in the country.

"Kultura na po ng jail iyan sa Pilipinas [It's jail culture in the Philippines]," she said.

She said gang members inside jail invite his son to join them in parties.

“Hari ng selda ang anak ko! Mga Sputnik, Bahala Na Gang, laging inaaya ang anak ko. Sikat na sikat siya doon. Pina-tattoo pa nila mukha ng anak ko sa katawan nila,” she claimed.

She also described his son as "Jason Ivler ng Bayan."

Aguilar-Pollard added that “busloads of women” regularly visit his son.

"Kung ano man ang binebentang treatment doon, kahit sex pa iyon, I'll pay for it," she added.

Quezon City jail authorities have yet to comment on the issue.

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Regine Angeles Covers FHM April 2011 Issue

Regine Angeles heats up the cover of FHM Philippines April 2011 issue.

FHM Philippines Magazine April 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Analisa Hegyesi, Ferdinand Marcos' Australian Daughter Axed From Reality Show 'The Renovators' After Revealing Her Father's Identity

Late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' Australian daughter Analisa Hegyesi is claiming that she was removed from the Australian home makeover reality show The Renovators after she told the producers her father's identity last week.

The 40-year-old interior designer told The Daily Telegraph UK that she made it to the final cut after months of auditioning only to be removed after revealing her father was Marcos. "The thing is that I've had to juggle my business and clients to make time for the show after I was asked to audition and then chosen from hundreds of people around Australia."

She added, "I was chosen on my own merits but then I was dropped due to aspects of my private life which I will not discuss... I was told there was a fear, too, attention would be paid to me and not the show and other contestants."

The Daily Telegraph UK cited an insider at the production company Shine Australia (producer of Junior Masterchef Australia) who said the staff thought it was harsh and unfair to axe Hegyesi for the "the sins of her father." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Channel 10, which will air The Renovators, said Hegyesi's removal was routine and that they have not finalized the cast.

Hegyesi was born to former Sydney swimwear and Playboy model Evelin Hegyesi, who was involved with Marcos in the 1970s, when the late strongman already had three children with wife Imelda. The model was 19 when she met Marcos.

In 2004, Hegyesi and her mother were accused of having ties to Marcos' secret bank accounts in Switzerland and Liechtenstein that supposedly contained ill-gotten wealth.

Edu Manzano will host Family Feud: The Showdown Edition starting April 4

The world's longest running game show is back once again on GMA Network! Family Feud: The Showdown Edition returns to Filipino homes with twice the fun and twice the excitement to watch out for every weekday mornings beginning April 4.

This top-rating and well-loved game show makes its big comeback with the perfect game master to bring a brand-new-level of thrill on the widely-popular TV fare - no other than the very versatile and multitalented television host Edu Manzano. The ace actor's extensive command in hosting as well his infectious charm and crowd-pleasing personality will surely amuse both the contestants and viewers at home.

Packed full of bonus prizes and giveaways, major changes were also incorporated in the show including a wider selection of contestants, amusing survey questions and enhanced visual elements to make it more fun-filled and enjoyable to everyone. Making it more relatable to the televiewers, a "pampa-init" segment where Edu will have an opportunity to inject his trademark humor and joke around with the playing teams and studio audiences alike.

Aside from bringing back the "Pass or Play" option, the newest season of Family Feud launches the exciting bonus feature called "SweepHeart" where opposing families aim for a total sweep of all the answers on the board with a chance of winning additional cash rewards. A more personalized gift package will be awarded to the winning team suited to their special needs or advocacies.

The most talked about season of Family Feud is all about points, winning streaks, and top answers. Who will pass, play, steal or strike? Well, the family that plays together, wins together!

Make everyday your Family Day! Catch Family Feud: The Showdown Edition beginning April 4, Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 AM on GMA-7.

‘Face to Face’ Marks 1st Year, Plans To Do More Public Service

Apart from reiterating that the aim of her show is not to scandalize viewers but to serve as platform for guests to vent their feelings, “Face to Face” host Amy Perez reveals that more work awaits off cam.

“The guests undergo counseling right after the show then we follow-up on their progress a few weeks later. It’s not as if we just want them to exchange heated words and try to assault each other publicly for our ratings,” she said during the press conference for the show’s first year anniversary.

Amy, as with the Trio Tagapayo - lawyers Persida Acosta and Ben Persida, priests Sonny Merida and Gerry Tapiador, and psychiatrist Camille Caces-Garcia - pointed out that when guests relieve their experiences, others learn from the mistakes. This, they say, is evidenced in the messages the show’s Facebook account gets daily.

The guests are not given talent fees. Rather, they get an honorarium to cover their food and travel expense for the day.

“So, to people who say that the show is scripted… I don’t think anyone would be willing to memorize lines and act combative on air for such a trifle,” said Amy.

Infidelity is the most common problem their guests have and Amy admits getting bothered when people question her credibility as relationship adviser given that her marriage to South Border ex-front man Brix Ferraris, bombed.

“People don’t know that every time the topic turns to bigamy, adultery… parang ako, gusto kong lumubog sa lupa because I am in that situation."

For five days starting April 4, “Face to Face” will have special episodes that feature the next talk-of-the-town stories, major confrontations, tear-jerking revelations, infidelity caught on-cam, and a grand wedding spectacle.

The last, Amy said, everyone on the show wanted to do because they feel that is what the show is about, anyway: Happy ending for everyone, as much as possible.

“Let’s not forget that after the catfights, the threatening words, the hurt and the tears, many, in fact, patch up their differences. We offer solutions most of the times---and that’s really the beauty of the show,” Amy said.

The anniversary week also highlights “Abot-Kamay, Kapatid,” a gift-giving segment for the benefit of past case subjects. Amy said that in the coming year, they want to further the public service thrust of the show by trying to find sponsors who will give some of the guests the chance to learn how to make a living, thus, truly start their lives all over again.

“We are for empowering people,” Amy quipped.

According to the release, data from Nielsen Media Research from March 1 to 23 indicate that “Face to Face” is still the most watched program in Mega Manila on its timeslot (10:30-11:30 a.m.), with 30% audience share versus GMA’s 28% and ABS-CBN’s 25%.

The success of the show has spun-off to a TV series titled “Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face,” which reenact more of the details behind the most remarkable stories tackled on “Face to Face.”