2017 Metro Manila Film Festival Movies

2017 Metro Manila Film Festival is just around the corner. So tthat means a new set of movies will be out soon to make the holidays more enjoyable to celebrate.

Movies for this year's family filmfest varies from romance to action to fantasy to comedy.

Here are the official movie entries to the 2017 MMFF.

Ang Panday
Coco Martin

Meant To Beh
Met Films
Vic Sotto Dawn Zulueta, Daniel Matsunaga, JC Santos, Ruru Madrid, Gabbi Garcia

Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad
Star Cinema
Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, Pia Wurtzbach

All Of You
Quantum Films
Jennylyn Mercado, Derek Ramsay

Haunted Forest
Jameson Blake, Jane Oineza, Maris Racal, Jon Lucas

Which one is your pick? Which one would you watch first? More movies to follow.

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Watch: Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi starring Jameson Blake, Jerome Ponce, and Sue Ramirez

OMG! This movie looks cool and definitely a movie for the millennials.

Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa WiFi stars three of today's most promising young stars - Jameson Blake (2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten), Jerome Ponce (Haunted Mansion), and Sue Ramirez (The Debutantes).

Under the direction of internationlly-acclaimer Jun Robles Lana (Die Beautiful), the movie tells about the story of Norma (Ramirez) - a typical young woman who loves to post photos in her social media accounts.

Celebrating their third monthsary with her boyfriend (Ponce), she was dianosed with EHS Sydrome or Electromagnetic Hypersensisitivity. That means, she's allergic to cellphones, tables, laptops, and most of all, to WiFi.

Her mom decided to send her to somewhere in a remote area where WiFi is hardly available. She then misses her boyfriend but one who misses her more is her boyfriend's younger brother (Blake).

Can love survive without technology?

This early, Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi has taken great attention as it has reached more than 1 million views 8 hours after its trailer  was uploaded to Facebook.

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Watch: Teaser of "Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad" starring Daniel Padilla, Pia Wurtzbach, and Vice Ganda

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Star Cinema has released the official teaser of "Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad", the film company's official entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

In the teaser, Vice Ganda plays Gandarra, Pia is Kweenie, and Padilla plays Rapiddo - all three of them are superheroes in the fantasy-comedy film of Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Directed by Joyce Bernal, the movie opens on December 25 in cinemas nationwide.

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Watch: Teaser trailer of "Unexpectedly Yours" starring Robin Padilla, Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, and Sharon Cuneta

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Star Cinema has released the official teaser of its latest movie "Unexpectedly Yours" which reunites 90's mega loveteam Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta. They will be joined by the millennial love team of Joshu Garcia and Julia Barretto.

In the movie, Cuneta and Barretto play mother and daughter while Padilla and Garcia are uncle and nephew.

The movie lives up to its title as it was really unexpected to be shown as early as this month since it just started filming a few weeks ago.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, the movie opens in cinemas November 29 nationwide.

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Battle of Undas 2017 Movies: The Ghost Bride vs Spirit of the Glass 2

Two local horror movies are opening simultaneously this November 1.

The first one tells a story of an ancient Chinese traidtion while the other a popular indoor game seeking the attention of ghosts.

The Ghost Bride stars Kim Chiu in her title lead role in a horror movie with Matteo Guidicelli as her leading man under the direction of Chito Roño for Sar Cinema.

Kim plays Mayen, a Filipino-Chinese who lives with her family in Binondo, Manila. A crisis hit their household when her father fell sick. A mysterious lady played by Alice Dixson offered her a business proposal which promises a huge payment in return - that is to marry a dead person.

  

Spirit of the Glass 2 (The Haunted) stars Cristine Reyes, Benjamin Alves, and Daniel Matsunaga under the direction of Joey Reyes for Octo Arts Films.

Three friends gain popularity through social media: BEA, LISETTE, and CHELSEA, each has their own partners. They would be ensnared in the complicated world of the supernatural because of an article inherited by BEA from her grandaunt --- an Ouija board, which opens the gates of the other world for spirits to connect with them. They are harassed by these disturbed souls to help them seek justice, for a crime committed fifty years ago.


So which movie do you prefer?

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Watch: Teaser trailer of Siargao starring Jericho Rosales and Erich Gonzales

Traveling solo? Finding yourself? Eat,pray,love? Fixing a broken heart? Anong drama mo sa buhay? #SiargaoMovie Soon!

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Siargao stars Jericho Rosales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Erich Gonzales under the direction of Paul Soriano.

The movie features the scenic beauty of Siargao - an island in Surigao Del Norte in Mindanao.that is popular among surfers.

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Watch: Teaser Trailer of "All of You" starrinJennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay

Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay are set to make your Christmas on fire as they reunite in the movie "All of You" - an official entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival under the direction of Dan Villegas.

Jennylyn, Derek, and Dan first worked together in the 2014 hit film "English Only Please" - also an MMFF entry for that  year.

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Watch: Teaser of Ghost Bride starring Kim Chiu

Star Cinema has released the teaser of Ghost Bride which stars Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli.

In the teaser, Kim plays Mayen, a Filipino-Chinese who lives with her family in Binondo, Manila. A crisis hit their household when her father fell sick. A mysterious lady played by Alice Dixson offered her a business proposal which promises a huge payment in return.

"Narinig mo na ba ang Ghost Wedding?", said the black lady.


Read related story: Look: Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli start shooting for the movie "Ghost Bride"



The movie marks the reunion project of Kim and Matteo following their TV series My Binondo Girl which aired on ABS-CBN in 2011.

Ghost Bride also stars Jerome Ponce, Beverly Salviejo , Enxo Pineda, Kakai Bautista, and Rio Locsin. under the direction of Chito Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, The Healing).

The movie opens in cinemas November 1, 2017.

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Watch: Bloody Crayons Teaser Trailer from Star Cinema

Star Cinema has released the much-awaited trailer of the suspense-thriller movie "Bloody Crayons" composed mostly of up and coming teen stars of ABS-CBN.

The movie tells the story of a group of young and thrill-seeking teenagers who went for an out-of-town trip. One night, they decided to play a game called bloody crayons.

The game uses five sets of colors with four crayons in each box - red, pink, blue, black, and white.

Read related story: Photos: Daniel Padilla, Pia Wurtzbach, and Vice Ganda movie under Star Cinema

For each crayon picked by a player, there's a consequence. If one wasn't able to do it, a punishment will be given.

Based from a popular Wattpad novel, the movie is directed by Topel Lee (Ouija, Shake, Rattle & Roll movies, Kabisera) and features fresh teen stars headed by Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona, Sofia Andres, Diego Loyzaga, Maris Racal, Jane Oineza, and Ronnie Alonte.

The movie opens on July 12, 2017 in cinemas nationwide.

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Watch: Official Trailer of Can We Still Be Friends starring Gerald Anderson and Arci Muñoz

The less than three-minute trailer shows the development of Digs (Anderson) and Sam’s (Muñoz) relationship from being lovers, to exes, to friends.

Star Cinema has released the official trailer of their latest movie "Can We Still Be Friends" which stars Gerald Anderson and Arci Muñoz. The movie marks the return of Team Lablab, the team-up formed after the duo's first successful movie together "Always Be My Maybe".

The movie also stars Ria Atayde, Bryan Santos, Emmanuelle Vera, Brian Sy, Erika Padilla, and Juan Miguel Severo. Directed by Prime Cruz, the movie be released in theaters nationwide on June 14.

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John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin are back as Mateo and Lia in La Luna Sangre

John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin are back on primetime television. And they are returning to characters we once loved as Mateo and Lia in the sequel of their 2010 hit series Imortal via La Luna Sangre which now stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

Read related story: Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz to have a special appearance in La Luna Sangre

In the 45-second teaser released by Star Creatives on its Facebook page, Cruz and Locsin were shown as a married couple living away from the city. It posed the quesdtion, "Anong nangyari kina Mateo at Lia?"

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Watch: GMA7's Mulawin vs Ravena trailer starring Dennis Trillo

GMA7 has released the first trailer of their newest fantasy series on primetime - Mulawin vs Ravena, a sequel of the network's 2004 hits fantasy series Mulawin which starred Richard Gutierrez, Dennis Trillo, and Angel Locsin.

Trillo now leads the series without Locsin and Gutierrez.

In the teaser Gabriel (Trillo), now rules as the king of Halconia, is seen leading the pack of Ravenas in a battle against Almiro (Derrick Monasterio) and Pagaspas (Miguel Tan Felix), who led the Mulawins.

Mulawin vs Ravena will start airing May 22 replacing the timeslot of Encantadia.

Also in the cast are Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, Bianca Umali, Bea Binene, and Regine Velasquez. The series is helmed by Don Michael Perez and Dominic Zapata.

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Watch: Luck At First movie trailer starring Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla

Viva Fils has released the trailer of Luck At First Sight which stars Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla. It's the latest film of Hugot King director Dan Villegas (English Only Please, Walang Forever, Always Be My Maybe).

Read related story: Bela Padilla and Jericho Rosales team up for "Luck At First Sight" movie

Luck At First Sight opens o March 22 in cinemas nationwide.

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Watch: Vince & Kath & James full trailer starring Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte, and Julia Barretto

This 2016, the breakout textserye is now a major motion picture. Star Cinema has released the first trailer of "Vince & Kath & James" - their official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival this year..

Vince & Kath & James is based on the story of Vince & Kath which became viral in Facebook. Their story was told via SMS  messages. It  features today's most promising young stars - Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte, and Julia Barretto under the direction of Theodore Boborol.

Read related story: Joshua Garcia gets rave reviews from MMFF screening committee for Vince & Kath & James

In the trailer, Vince (Garcia) and Kath (Barretto) are friends until James (Alonte) came and seek the help of Vince to send text messages to Kath using the pseudonym "Var". When the day James decided to come out and introduce himself to Kath came, Vince has developed a feelings for his friend Kath.

The movie poses the question, "Kaya mo bang magmahal with #NoFilter?"

We think, the most kilig part of the trailer is at the end of the video.

Kath: Alam mo, kapag tinamaan ka, tinamaan ka.
Vince: Eh paano kung tanga ako? Di ko alam na tinatamaan na pala ako.

Vince & Kath & James opens in cinemas on December 25.

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Watch: Trailer of A Love To Last starring Bea Alonzo and Ian Veneracion

A Love To Last is one of the many new programs lined up for 2017 programming of ABS-CBN. Bea Alonzo topbills the series with Ian Veneracion.and Iza Calzado.

Under the direction of Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Richard Arellano, A Love To Last is a melodramatic family drama which tackles relationships in a diversified family setting, something which exists in real life.

A video posted by _jess_forever21 (@_jess_forever21) on Nov 22, 2016 at 7:48pm PST

In the trailer, Alonzo plays Andeng who got a cheating boyfriend played by Victor Silayan. Ian Veneracion plays Anton who's got a wife (played by Iza Calzado) seeking an annulment from him.

But destiny finds a way to keep two broken souls together in the most unexpected place and unexpected moments.

Andeng lands a job in the company owned by Anton. Will two broken hearts make their love last?

A video posted by _jess_forever21 (@_jess_forever21) on Nov 22, 2016 at 8:31pm PST

Read related story: Bea Alonzo's new teleserye "The Second Wife" changes its title to "A Love To Last"

With scenes shot from various scenic spots in Germany, A Love To Last is under the production of Star Creatives and ABS-CBN's opening salvo for 2017.

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Watch: Super Parental Guardians movie trailer starring Coco Martin and Vice Ganda

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of their latest movie offering which brings back the phenomenal box office tandem of the Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and Primetime King Coco Martin.

The duo broke box office records when they first teamed up for last year's MMFF movie Beauty and the Bestie.

In the new movie's trailer Coco and Vice play Arci and Paco - two different personalities but both aiming to seek custody of Paco's late sister Sarah played by Matet De Leon. Upon the recommendation of one his friends, Paco seeks help from Arci as he moves in to raise the children, played by Onyok Pineda and Awra Briguela.

The movie was submitted as an entry for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival but failed to make it to the list.

Read related story: MMFF 2016 Screening Committe anounces 8 films as official entries in the festival

Super Parental Guidance marks Vice Ganda's first movie without Wenn Deramas as director since the director's passing last February. All of Vice Ganda's box office movies were directed by Deramas. Director Joyce Bernal takes helm of the comedian's current film.

Star Cinema has yet to announce the release date of the movie in cinemas.

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Watch: The Unmarried Wife movie full trailer starring Dingdong Dantes, Paulo Avelino, and Angelica Panganiban

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of their latest movie The Unmarried Wife which reunites Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban after working together in the 2012 movie One More Try

In the trailer, Geoff (Dantes) and Anne (Panganiban) are happily married couple until she discovers her husband is cheating on her.  She then finds and meet Bryan (Avelino) whom she falls in love with, leading to even more confusion for her.

The Unmarried Wife isn't just a story of a marriage. It's not just a story of an affair. The movie is a story of  a woman torn between a "holding on" and "letting go".

What will it take to forgive the one who hurts you over and over again?

The movie also stars Irma Adlawan, Marina Benipayo, Justin Cuyugan, and Dimples Romana,

Under the direction of Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the movie aims to incite discussion among Filipinos about divorce, adultery, and other similar taboo topics.

"The Unmarried Wife" opens in cinemas nationwide on November 16.

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Watch: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2 teaser trailer starring Eugene Domingo and Jericho Rosales

Eugene Domingo is back as “Eugene Domingo” in this much-anticipated follow-up to the independent box-office hit movie, Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.

Together with her director/writer Rainier (Kean Cipriano), her line producer Jocelyn (Cai Cortez), and their rookie production assistant Lennon (Khalil Ramos), Eugene prepares for her comeback vehicle after a long sabbatical from moviemaking.

Rainier proposes “The Itinerary,” a heartbreaking anatomy of a crumbling marriage as told through a couple’s trip to Baguio, their former honeymoon location.

Eugene Domingo is excited by the project but she has other ideas in mind. In the film-within-the-film, we see Eugene’s absurd suggestions and recommendations -- changing Rainier’s script by employing the poetics of the Pinoy romantic comedy genre into what is supposedly a realistic portrayal of love and marriage.

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Fans react to the cinema teaser of LizQuen movie My Ex and Why's

The teaser for Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano's new movie entitled "My Ex and Why's" was seen first at the world premiere screening of Star Cinema's latest movie "The Third Party" which stars Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo, and Angel Locsin.

Watch the trailer here: My Ex And Whys movie teaser at ABS-CBN's Trade Event

Fans who have seen the teaser are one in saying that the sexual tension was high between its main stars.

Maganda ang teaser ng #MyExAndWhys pinakita siya sa The third party! Very promising ang bagong movie 😀❤️

— Enrique Gil (@QUENforce) October 11, 2016

#LizQuen New movie. Scene teaser under the rain. 😍😍😍😍😍 whaaattttttt #MyExAndWhys soooòoooon

— lengge de jesus (@lenggedejesus) October 11, 2016

Yung teaser ng #MyExAndWhys ? Grabe!!! Kulit. Haha. Kaabang abang!

— LIZA's FANBOYS GROUP (@LIZAviors) October 11, 2016

Tama po na panood ko ang bongga ng Teaser. #MyExAndWhys https://t.co/KljrfHvyWj

— lengge de jesus (@lenggedejesus) October 11, 2016

nkklk. ang laman ng tl ko halos lahat tili,kilig at cry emojis fr the fandom na halos mabaliw na,waiting sa teaser!!😂😂#MyExAndWhys

— ♚Spark the Mobe♛ (@SERENyTEN) October 11, 2016

Tama c roxy senxual nga ang bagong movie ng #LizQuen sobrang tilian sa premiere kanina ng The 3rd party . @lizasoberano @itsenriquegil 😍😍

— lengge de jesus (@lenggedejesus) October 11, 2016

Last na tlaga. Bet na bet ko ung Sa Cabinet ang daming nag sigawan at tilian 😍😍😍 ang ganda ng ganap dun?? #LizQuen New movie #MyExAndWhys

— lengge de jesus (@lenggedejesus) October 11, 2016

#LizQuen new movie .maraming ganap dun sa Teaser like 💏 💑💋😍😙 my nakahubad??
#MyExAndWhys

— lengge de jesus (@lenggedejesus) October 11, 2016

Napanoooood ko teaser ng new movie ng Lizquen😍😍😍😍

Uuuhhmm mga besh!!!

Aaang sexy mga beeesh!!!!😍😍😍

— alora mae sasam (@aloraness) October 11, 2016

Super cute ng teaser ng #MyExAndWhys!!! #TheThirdPartyWorldPremiere

— Mary Ballesteros ♛ (@maryballesteros) October 11, 2016

Star Cinema has yet to announce the teaser launch of My Ex And Why's. When? In time.😍 In the meantime, watch The Third Party in cinemas as it starts showing today.

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Watch: The Escort movie teaser starring Derek Ramsay and Lovi Poe

Regal Films has just the released the teaser of their newest sexy romantic drama movie "The Escort" which stars Derek Ramsay and Lovi Poe.

Obviously, the movie screams sexiness flaunting the half naked body and chiseled abs of Ramsay while Lovi was shown showering and displayed her beach ready body in a bikini. Nothing much was given about the story only lines that are quotables.

Read related story: Watch: Outtakes from Derek Ramsay-Lovi Poe starrer movie The Escort

Here are some of them

Derek: Fresh, innocent, and pure. Lahat tayo may takot. Anong kinatatakutan mo?
Lovi: Baka iwan mo ako.

Guy: You sell sex? Are you one of them?
Yassi: I take orders but I'm not on the menu.

"Pinangako ko sa sarili ko na I will never fall in love again. But I'm finding it so hard for myself from falling in love with you."

"Hindi na ako buo. Hindi na ako malinis."

"Everyone has price. Name yours."

The movie also stars Drama King Christopher De Leon and directed by Enzo WIlliams. The movie opens in cinemas soon,

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