Restored and Remastered JOSE RIZAL Released by GMA Pictures

I've watched this film a couple of times and seeing the efforts of GMA Pictures, I'm impressed about what I saw during the screening at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. This is the newly restored and remastered JOSE RIZAL. 

 

This is a masterpiece by Director Marilou Diaz Abaya. Picking up a physical film reel and seeing it damaged through use, time and the elements must have GMA feel it needs to be taken cared of. This took them a total of 1600 hours to do to fix the missing frames, burn marks, take off the dirt and run a new audio (5.1 Stereo) so we could now have an immersive version of this heavily awarded film which was shown at MMFF in 2018. This stars Cesar Montano, Jhong Hilario, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Pen Medina, Gardo Versoza, Gloria Diaz, Mon Confiado, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Micky Ferriols, Ronnie Lazaro, Irma Adlawan, Tony Mabesa, Nanding Josef, Joel Lamangan, Ping Medina, and a stellar cast.

Restoring this film means a lot of things, it will be in digital form from hereon and would be possible to show to future generations who choose to see what it was like in previous generations. I was also touched at how National Artist Ricky Lee, Marc Abaya (son of Director Marilou Diaz Abaya) felt during their speech, and how much importance was given to the film and for the people behind it. The stars were also at the event during Cinemalaya, and they were all smiles after the screening. The kind of life we have would certainly be changed with even more films planned to be restored. Imagine the things people could learn by watching historical films, or even the film making process. Congratulations to GMA for doing this good deed. It's all worth it!

Legally Blind starts February 20 on GMA

We just saw the pilot episode of Legally Blind. This is the series topbilled by Janine Gutierrez and Mikael Daez. As the title suggests, Janine plays Grace Evangelista. She's a lawyer, got into an accident and lost her eyesight. She starts poor, achieved her dreams by the sacrifice of her parents who worked hard so she could finish her studies. 

Mark Abaya who also is also in this afternoon prime soap tells us how proud they are of their accomplishment. He says they did this out of love for the craft, and for YOU who wanted something new from GMA. It's a heartwarming story of a Filipino family striving hard to acheive their dreams. Add to that a little sibling rivalry, insecurity, office politics, relationships, loyalty, and may be yes, even love.

Poor Grace believes so much with people, but falls prey to the ones she trusts the most. The story is also very current, as it talks about vices, and what happens if you take them. The consequences are just a little scary.

You'll find out the story this Monday, at GMA Afternoon Prime. 

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Behind The Scenes Shots from GMA's "Hahamakin Ang Lahat"

You've seen the pilot episode yesterday and now it's time to release some of the behind the scene photos of  "Hahamakin ang Lahat" GMA's newest afternoon prime show. It starts at 3:30PM and ends 30-45 minutes after. The show also includes some really great actors, like Snooky Serna, rockstar Marc Abaya.

This is also Eula Valdez' comeback to GMA Network's stable. Plus there are some new kids that came from other GMA shows too.

This is also my favorite loveteam's return to the boob tube, Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin or what we call KrisJoy. Fans would love them all over again!

There's going to be small things in between, small things that people will find romantic, and a bit of melodrama. 

Or even some things that are funny, crazy, because these two know how to make magic on screen.

And you can't miss the kissing scenes. Because they can.

And they might fall apart too. So you must follow the story.

Jett Pangan will also be there. Will he be in a relationship mishap too? We have to see that.

This is also Ariel Rivera's comeback to GMA's shows. He's going to make your eyes water, like he's always had in shows before. The man has got that settled.

You should watch.

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