Viva International Pictures and MVP Entertainment are set to unveil a horror flick that might render you sleepless.
Opening tomorrow in theaters, “Before I Wake” tells the story of Jessie and Mark Hobson, a couple who decided to adopt eight-year-old Cody following the death of their son. Cody is a sweet and intelligent boy, but he has a major quirk – he doesn’t sleep. Why? Apparently, whatever Cody dreams come to life in frightening ways.
“The horror of ‘Before I Wake’ is born of the souls of its characters,” says film director Mike Flanagan who made his mark in the horror genre with his multi-awarded 2005 film, “Oculus.” “This is really a bedtime story for grownups complete with its own boogie man.”
Flanagan collaborated with Jeff Howard, his writing partner for 13 years now, to create the story. While thinking of some never-before-seen horror elements, they realized that “with their imaginary friends and make-believe boogie man, no one is a better horror writer than a child.” Flanagan adds, “I knew then we had something that had to be further developed.”
Because of the powerful script, Producer Trevor Macy says it was easier to get their chosen actors, such as Kate Bosworth, on board. He says, “We are very fortunate that she wanted to so strongly embrace this role, her first as a mother. She brings some very powerful maternal instincts to her role as Cody’s mother.”
Thomas Jane plays Mark Hobson.
Majority of the film relies on the performance of the child actor playing Cody, so when the filmmakers saw the self-made audition tape of seven-year old Jason Tremblay, they just had to cast him at once.
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Another potential box-office hit for AntoinetteStar Cinema’s romantic comedy “The Achy Breaky Hearts” is another potential box-office hit for Antoinette Jadaone who is now dubbed the “Blockbuster Hugot Director of the Philippines.”
What makes it a much-awaited film are lead stars Ian Veneracion, Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria, among the most popular actors today.
Jodi and Richard became household names with their roles as Maya and Ser Chief in the long-running teleserye “Be Careful With My Heart.” Jodi and Ian endeared themselves to fans as Amor Powers and Eduardo Buenavista in the remake of “Pangako Sa’Yo.”
It’s the first time that Direk Antoinette is directing the three Kapamilya stars. She said “Sobrang inaabangan ng mga fans ang teamup na ito at swerte ako to have them in this film project. Mababait at magagaling sila, I did not encounter any problem with them. Nabigyan nila ng buhay ang mga roles nila.”
She was also co-writer of the story (together with Yoshke Dimen) and as such it was her plan to exact from them the kilig that fans expect. As to how she was able to bring it out, she said, “It wasn’t hard as they have it deep within them. Ibang klaseng kilig ang binigay nila. Pareho lang pala ang kilig na puwede nila ibigay sa mga mas batang love teams. I asked insights from them, we collaborated.”
In the film, Jodi plays Chinggay who’s desperate to have a boyfriend after seven years of being single. Then came two potential lovers: Frank (Richard) and Ryan (Ian Veneracion).
“The Achy Breaky Hearts” opens on June 29 in cinemas nationwide.
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OPM fandoms invade Big Dome
The fandoms of today’s most promising OPM artists invade the Smart Araneta Coliseum today for the grand finale of the Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge.
Four fandoms – Darrenatics, Dyfenders, Juanistas and Mowienatics – are vying to take home the Wish Ultimate Fandom tilt while three fandom survivors – Darylnatics, Francisnatics and Juan Karlos United Families Club – are competing to be hailed as 4th, 5th and 6th runners-up.
The collaboration of the fandoms with their stars will be judged by a panel of respected figures in the entertainment industry including Isah Red, president of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEED); Dingdong Avanzado, corporate secretary of the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit; and Mr. Alvin De Vera, president of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).
Performing at the event are Darren Espanto, Daryl Ong, Jason Dy, Morissette, Francis Lim, The Juans and JK Labajo.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today
June 28, go to Princess Revilla, Maffi Papin Carrion, Vilma Gaspar, Jahaj Williams, Perla Primicias, Susan Calalay, Frederick Liwanag, former MB sports editor Lito Fernandez, and Rowena Bautista-Alcaraz… Happy wedding anniversary to Sen. Ping Lacson and wife Alice; And Manny and Myra Martinez…
June 29 Alyssa Valdez, Pat-P Daza-Planas, Dulce Catan, Paula Peralejo, Silvia Malupeng, Edna dela Cruz, Peter Escano, Pamela Ayson, Paolo Santos, Alnette Tan, Ludimar Anne V. Isip, Melliz Nooven B. Gomez, John Joseph Balajadia, Irish Micaela Nunag, Iggy Tensuan, Cita Luciano, Pete Manalo, Chyx Alcala, Emily Marcelo, and MB’s Girlie Capellan Tan… Happy wedding anniversary to Rody and Ching Herrera, and Ernesto and Mary Cerrada…
Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/bedtime-story-with-own-boogie-man/#PTQkjCXUo2L0BJW7.99
