James Reid and Nadine Lustre star in "Five Years Later"

Film has started rolling for Jadine's latest movie "Five Years Later".

The move came as a surprise as everyone knows that James Reid and Nadine Lustre will be working in separate movie projects. James has "Pedro Penduko" movie while Nadine has "The Nurse".

Viva Films uploaded a video on Youtube of the couple's photoshoot.

The movie's director Tonet Jadaone(On The Wings of Love, Til I Met You) posted a  photo of Jadine on her Instagram account showing a temporary tattoo on their arms.

Five Years Later is about a millennial couple - one was raised in the province (Nadine) and an aggressive guy who works as a graphic designer (James).

"Si Joan po ay probinsiyana, taga-Zambales po siya, working for her family, super simple lang," Nadine tells about her character in the movie.

"Si Gio naman bad boy, reckless, riding a bike. He’s a lone wolf, he has his tattoo. He sees something in Joan he doesn’t see in anyone else.” shares James.

"You’ll root for them despite them being reckless and passionate. Dinepende ko na siya sa kung ano na sila ngayon," director Jadaone said about the characters in her movie.

Viva Films has yet to announce the target date of showing of the movie.

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Jame Reid starts training for Pedro Penduko movie

Kapamilya actor James Reid has started his training for his latest movie "Pedro Penduko". Viva Films has chosen the actor as the popular komiks character for its upcoming film adaptation.


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Pedro Penduko is one of the popular Pinoy komiks characters aside from Darna and Captain Barbell. In fact, it has been made into a series of movies which starred funny man Janno Gibbs in the 90s and kapamilya teen actor (then) Matt Evans in the television version.




In the original komiks, Pedro Penduko an ordinary Pinoy who fights off evil forces with the help of a magical amulet, whereas in the new version, Pedro Penduko is Peter Harris who has lived all his life in the US by his adoptive father.

The modern twist aims to revitalize the dated imagery of the superhero for a new generation of Filipinos.

Viva Films has yet to release the target date of the movie's premiere in cinemas.

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Sarah Geronimo to star in the local version of hit Korean film "Miss Granny"

Buzz is out that Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo will be headlining the Filipino version of the hit Korean movie "Miss Granny".

Entertainment editor Salve Asis wrote in her Pilipino Star Ngayon column last June 3 that Viva Entertainment's big boss Vic del Rosario personally confirmed the said rumor to her.

Asis also noted that Miss Granny is set to open in local cinemas this November.

If the project pushes through, the Philippines will be one of the countries which have adapted the said movie into local versions including Chinese, Thai, Indian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Japanese adaptations. The film is also set to have an English and Spanish version.

Miss Granny tells the story of a 74-year old bitter widow who magically returned to her 20-year old self after emerging from a photobooth she stumbled upon  The original movie starred Shim Eun Kyung and Na Moon Hee and was a huge box office hit, selling over 8 million tickets.

Read related story: John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo reunite in new movie "Dear Future Husband"

Currently, Geronimo is busy shooting the film "Dear Future Husband" which will reunite her with John Lloyd Cruz under Viva Films and Star Cinema.

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Bela Padilla and Jericho Rosales team up for "Luck At First Sight" movie

Former Ang Probinsyano star Bela Padilla and Magpahanggang Wakas lead actor Jericho Rosales are being paired up for the first time in a new movie entitled "Luck At First Sight".

The story conference for the movie which will be produced by Viva Films was held on Saturday afternoon, November 5, Hugot King director Dan Villegas (English Only Please, Walang Forever, How To Be Yours) will direct the film.

Luck At First Sight will be based on the concept by Bela herself and will be written by ys De Guzman. Bela had also imparted her inputs on previous films like Camp Sawi and I America.

More details will be announced in the future.

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Bakit Lahat Ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?' movie teaser starring Dennis Trillo, Paolo Ballesteros, and Anne Curtis

The teaser trailer of newest Viva Films' movie 'Bakit Lahat Ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?' has just been released. The movie stars Dennis Trillo, Paolo Ballesteros, and Anne Curtis.

In the teaser, Anne is giving tips to fellow women on how to detect if their good-looking boyfriend is gay, bading, bakla, badingerzie? Anne enumerated all of it with Paolo Ballesteros being the subject until Dennis Trillo came into the scene.


Anne tripped and Dennis came to the rescue. So is Dennis also gay? That we need to find out.

Directed by Jun Lana, 'Bakit Lahat Ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?' will hit the theaters very soon.

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Watch: Full trailer of Camp Sawi starring Arci Munoz, Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Yassi Pressman, and Sam Milby

Camp Sawi is the newest movie offering of Viva Films which stars Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Yassi Pressman, Kim Molina, and Arci Munoz with the special participation of Sam Milby as the camp master.

Camp Sawi tells the story of five ladies who all came from failed relationships and went to camp to mend their broken hearts and recover from their awful experience in love.

Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo makes a special role in the movie.

Camp Sawi opens in theater on August 2016.

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Watch: First teaser trailer of This Time starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre

Viva Films has released the first teaser of the much-awaited follow-up movie of James Reid and Nadine Lustre, "This Time". As expected the movie teaser was filled with kilig and breathtaking scenes (iyong tipong halos hindi ka na makahinga sa sobrang kilig).

As seen in the trailer, This Time tells the story of Coby (Reid) and Ava (Lustre) who are entangled in a long distance relationship. The movie also poses several questions on love and relationships and we're quoting these quotable lines from the movie

"Bakit ang relationship ba parang damit? Mas may value kapag may label?"

Can distance separate two hearts that love?

Ava to Coby: “Ayoko nang kausap yung monitor. Ayoko nang kayakap yung iPad, ayoko nang ka-holding hands o ka-kiss yung cellphone.”

Coby to Ava: "I want to stay.. I can't."

True love does not mean being inseparable. It means being separated and nothing changes

This Time also stars Yam Concepcion, Bret Jackson, Donnalyn Bartolome, Issa Pressman, Candy Pangilinan, John Lapus, Al Tantay, Nova Villa, and Freddie Webb. Under the direction of Nuel Naval, the movie is set to open this Summer 2016.

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First Look: This Time starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre

Fresh from the success of the recently-concluded primetime teleserye "On The Wings of Love", James Reid and Nadine Lustre are set to star in a new movie called "This Time".

The movie invited some members of the press and we can't deny the sweetness of these reel loveteam turned into real sweethearts. Proof of this are photos which flooded the Twitter and Instagram.

Under the direction of Nuel Naval and produced by Viva Films, This Time is set to open in theaters this summer, April 2016.

Here are some Behind-the-scenes kilig photos from the first day of filming of the movie.

Aside from the movie, JaDine is also set for a series of concerts around the world this summer.

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Watch: Sarah Geronimo sings "Felix Manalo" movie theme song "Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw"

The country's Pop Star Royalty, Sarah Geronimo, was chosen by Viva Entertainment to sing the theme song of the most awaited movie of the year "Felix Manalo" which tells the life of Iglesia Ni Cristo's first executive minister.

Dubbed as “Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw”, the music video was launched during the premiere night of the said film at The Philippine Arena last Sunday, October 4.

Watch the music video

Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw
Performed by: Sarah Geronimo
Arranged by: Louie Ocampo

Sa simula nagpanukala Ka
Sa malayo'y may mga hihirangin
At sa mga wakas ng lupa'y tatawag
ng sugong magsasagawa ng iyong payo.

Kahit na sa tao'y hamak siya
Inalalayan mo ng iyong kamay
Hindi siya natakot
Ni hindi nanghina
Pagkat lakas niya'y Ikaw, Ama.

Refrain:
Ang iyong sugo, oh Diyos
Sa mga huling araw
Nanguna ng tapat sa Iglesia Ni Cristo
Di mapipigil ang gawaing ito dahil sa awa Mo.
Mula sa isang tao,
Ngayon ay bayan mo.
Purihin Ka, oh Diyos.

Sa hirap at pag-uusig man
Siya ay hindi nag-alinlangan
At sa iyong sugo pangako'y natupad
Sa iyong aral ay nanindigan

Pumanaw man ang iyong sugo
Iglesia ay pinagpala mo
Pagkat tanging sa Iyo ang gawaing ito
Natupad ang panukala Mo.

Reoeat Refrain 2x

Purihin Ka, o Diyos.

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Trophy Wife full trailer starring Heart Evangelista, Derek Ramsay, and Cristine Reyes

Three years after starring in No Other Woman as husband and wife, Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes return to the big screen and are sure ready to fire up the big screens anew with their sensual and electrifying love scenes.

Trophy Wife also stars Heart Evangelista and John Estrada. Produced by Viva Films under the direction of Elwood Perez, the movie opens in cinemas nationwide on July 30!

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Cristine Reyes gets more billing importance than Heart Evangelista on latest film

Viva Films's latest movie offering Trophy Wife has just released  its official movie poster starring Heart Evangelista, Derek Ramsay John Estrada, and Cristine Reyes.

The poster billed Cristine Reyes as the most important as her name was preceded with "and". In Philippine cinema's tradition, the actor one who gets mentioned last and whose name preceded with "and" is considered the biggest star.

Will Heart Evangelista be "billing-conscious" this time since she's more a senior star than Reyes? Or will she just let it pass? Just asking...

Evangelista and Reyes are both managed by Viva Artists Agency, talent arm of Viva Films.

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Maybe This Time Quotable Quotes

Time drove them apart. Change brings them together. Will love find them this time? Star Cinema and Viva Films proudly bring a film that will make your summer the new valentine season. Will their love stand a chance. Sarah Geronimo and Coco Martin. Maybe This Time directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. In cinemas, May 28.

But before you go see the movie, here are some of the quotable quotes and lines from the movie's official trailer.

Steph: Sometimes not having closure is closure.

Tonio: Gusto ko sanang humingi sa yo ng sorry
Teptep: Sorry?
Tonio: Noong tayo..
Teptep: (laughs) There was never an us

Ogie: Akala ko naman jowa mo siya
Tonio: There was never an us

Steph: You need a facial!

Moica: He's my boyfriend now. Kaya huwag kang ilusyunada. Don't even try to compete with me. You lying, backstabing, boyfriend-grabbing witch.

Tonio: Tep, minahala ki ta. Totoo iyon
Stef: There was never an us. There wil never be an us. Kaya please, huwag mo na akong landiin.

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James Reid bares topless body in Diary ng Panget

The Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 big winner is making a lot noise on social media these days. James Reid who stars in the upcoming Diary ng Panget, an adaptaion of the popular Wattpad novel of the same title has been trending on Twitter for few days now since the official trailer was released.

Photo above shows Reid in topless, well-formed physique from a scene in his upcoming movie from Viva Films. Diary ng Panget serves as his launching movie too along with newcomes Nadine Lustre who oftentimes mistaken for ABS-CBN Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo.

"Everyday ako nag-gym, tapos sleeping early, eating a lot of food," says Reid who surprised the netizens with well-toned body when he went shirtless for the movie.

The 20-year old actor/singer (Yes. He also sings) seemed ready to show and bare more skin in his upcoming projects.

Diary ng Panget opens in cinemas nationwide on April 2, 2014. It also stars Yassi Pressman, Andre Paras and Nadine Lustre under Viva Films.

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Star Cinema revives Sarah Geronimo - Coco Martin loveteam via a romantic-comedy movie

Star Cinema is planning to relaunch the loveteam of Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo and Teleserye King Coco Martin via a romantic-comedy movie. The two who once teamed up in an ABS-CBN musicalserye IDOL failed when the show ended after 8 weeks of airing due to poor ratings.

COSA, term coined for Coco and Sarah, are set to start shooting for a movie under a joint venture project of Star Cinema and Viva Films starting February 11, 2014. The movie's tenatative title is based from Sarah Geronimo's winning piece/first single Forever's Not Enough.

Update: Sarah Geronimo and Coco Martin reunite in Star Cinema movie Maybe This Time

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Video: Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Full Trailer Starring Vice Ganda

The Phenomenal Box Office Star Vice Ganda stars in Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, comedy movie which tells a story of quadruplet siblings who grew up apart from each other. It's another co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films under the direction of Box Office Director Wenn Deramas.

The film also marks Diamond Star Maricel Soriano's comeback in the movie as the quadruplet's mother. Joey Marquez plays the father. It also stars Xyriel Manabat, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Cristine Reyes.

Quick trivia: The movie was intended as John Lapus but Wenn Deramas dropped him after he refused to drop weight.

The film opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 as one of the official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2013)

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