"Ded Na Si Lolo" is Philippine's Entry to 82nd Oscars in 2009

The indie comedy film "Ded Na Si Lolo" was chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) to be the country’s entry to the 82nd Oscar Awards in 2010.

Produced by APT Entertainment and directed by Soxie Topacio, Dead Na Si Lolo stars Roderick Paulate, BJ Forbes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Gina Alajar, Manilyn Reynes, Rainier Castillo, and Dick Israel.

Ded Na Si Lolo also received an "A" grade from Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) when it was shown in limited theaters May of this year.


It bested 11 other films contending for the right to represent the Philippines in the 2010 Oscars. Other films which were considered were:

Pitik Bulag (ALV Entertainment)
The Last Viewing (Davis Entertainment)
Kamoteng Kahoy (APT Entertainment)
Concerto (Solito Arts Productions and Seiko Films)
Baler (Viva Films)
Jay (Pasion para Pelikula Productions)
Bente (APT Enterainment)
100 (Martinez-Rivera Films)
Lola (Centerstage productions)
Manila (MJM Productions and Bicycle Pictures)
Adela (Bicycle Pictures)

Marian Rivera's "Tarot" Graded A by Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB)

Regal Films’ latest horror movie "Tarot" starring Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo received an "A" grade from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).

Tarot centers on Cara (Marian Rivera) who has a unique gift. As a child she was able to predict two deaths in her family by reading her grandmother’s tarot cards. Cara soon realizes that the tarot cards may have unleashed a cursed. And in order to prevent the onslaught of misfortune, Cara must unlock the secret behind the tarot’s deadly powers.

Showing in more than 100 theaters nationwide, "Tarot" also stars Roxanne Guinoo, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Nina Jose, Susan Africa and Alwyn Uytingo. The film is directed by Jun Lana.

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"And I Love You So" Graded B by Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB)

Star Cinema’s latest offering "And I Love You So" received a B grade from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).


For getting the second highest grade for quality filmmaking, the film outfit will get a 65% amusement tax rebate from the government.

This is a good thing for Star Cinema knowing that they needed the tax rebate specially now that the movie is not showing at all SM Cinemas which account for 45% of all movie tickets sold in the whole Philippines.