GOING GLOBAL: THE KINGDOM, IPAPALABAS NA SA IBANG BANSA

Nakatakdang ipalabas ang isang pelikula sa katatapos lang na Metro Manila Film Festival at ngayon ay malapit na rin ipalabas sa ibang bansa. Matapos nga itong maging certified box-office hit at humakot ng parangal dito sa Pilipinas, ay nakatakda na nga itong mapanood ng ating mga kababayan sa abroad.

Ang pelikulang tinutukoy ko ay ang 'The Kingdom' na pinagbibidahan ni Vic Sotto at Piolo Pascual. Nakatakda na nga itong ipalabas sa darating na January 16, 2025. Kabilang sa mga bansang unang ipapalabas ang pelikula ay United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, at Qatar.

Ang "The Kingdom" ay isang pelikulang Pilipino na ipinalabas noong Disyembre 25, 2024, bilang bahagi ng ika-50 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Sa direksyon ni Michael Tuviera, tampok dito sina Vic Sotto bilang Lakan Makisig Nandula at Piolo Pascual bilang Sulayman "Sulo" Tagum. Ang pelikula ay naglalarawan ng isang alternatibong kasaysayan kung saan ang Pilipinas, na tinatawag na Kaharian ng Kalayaan, ay hindi nasakop ng mga dayuhan at nanatiling isang monarkiya. 

Sa direksyon ni Michael Tuviera, ang "The Kingdom" ay nagtatampok ng alternatibong kasaysayan ng Pilipinas bilang isang monarkiya. Bukod sa nakamamanghang produksiyon, layunin din nitong maghatid ng mga makabuluhang mensahe tungkol sa kalayaan, pagkakaisa, at hustisya.

Ang Middle East screening ay isang mahalagang hakbang para maipakilala ang sining at kuwento ng Pilipino sa global stage.

Kaya sa ating Team Abroad, abang abang na dahil paparating na ang kaharian ng Kalayaan sa inyong mga lugar.

CA AFFIRMS RTC 273 COURT DECISION THAT TVJ OWNS "EAT BULAGA!"

MANILA -- What a good news to start 2025!

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the lower court's decision to side with the comedic trio Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon regarding the "Eat Bulaga!" trademark.

According to the ruling of CA's ninth (9th) division, production firm Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE Inc.) failed to prove that they owned and created the said title.

The CA also directed TAPE Inc. and co-respondent, GMA Network to give the archives of Eat Bulaga! as well as jingles and segments used to TVJ, and ordering the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL) to junk all the applications of TAPE Inc. for the said trademark.

EAT BULAGA TREATS DABARKADS WITH NEW BIGGER STUDIO, NEW SEGMENTS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY

On January 1, 2025, "Eat Bulaga!" unveiled its newly renovated studio during its first live episode of the year. The updated Studio 4 at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong now features a larger stage, centralized audience gallery, and enhanced LED screens, aiming to provide a more comfortable and engaging viewing experience. 

Host Vic Sotto remarked, "Welcome po to our new home. Same address, pero newly-renovated para mas komportable, mas malaki, at mas maayos na tanghalian na ating pagsasaluhan." 

Credits: TVJ

This renovation marks a significant milestone as "Eat Bulaga!" enters its 46th year on air. The show has a rich history, having transitioned to TV5 in July 2023 amid a copyright case with its previous producer, TAPE Inc. It officially reclaimed the "Eat Bulaga!" name on January 6, 2024, following a favorable court ruling. 

Credits: TVJ

While the renovated studio has been showcased, specific details about new segments introduced on New Year's Day 2025 have not been prominently reported.

However, the program initially lanches a sneak peek of the new segment "The Clones" and how it be looks like. It features some of the individuals who can sing with a voice similarly as their respective original singers. Eat Bulaga has officially announced that the audition for this content has been recently opened for all ages- men, women, and members of LGBTQIA+ community.

Viewers can look forward to fresh content as the show continues its legacy of entertaining audiences with innovative segments and engaging performances.