Watch Pilot Episodes of The Story Of Us & We Will Survive

ABS-CBN Entertainment Youtube channel made the pilot episodes of The Story of Us and We Will Survive available online for free! It's gaining good number of views so don't miss these ones right here!

Read our prior blog: Why We'll Watch KimXi's The Story of Us

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Why We'll Watch KimXi's The Story of Us

Among all the trailers released by ABS-CBN during their trade show on December 2015, the one that was most promising is... KimXi soap opera entitled The Story of Us.

Set in Palawan, Kim Chiu & Xian Lim's character will grow up together. They will also grow in love to each other but the same old story of not being allowed by the lady's parents/guardian. Both characters will promise each other their forever love. They both fly to United Stated (New York to be specific) on separate occasions and the deeper conflict will arise.

We like this the most because both actors are now given more realistic and deeper roles. For sure, this will be a heavy drama to fill in that timeslot in ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.

Based on the trailer, Xian Lim can now level up to the acting of Kim Chiu. So it's a plus to this soap.

What's catchy about this series is the last line of the teaser that Kim Chiu's character said,

Hindi Amerika ang sumira sa atin Makoy. Ikaw!

It gives us a good idea that the story is not just about the same old love here and there but the struggles of couples in the land where dreams are said to be made of-- United States of America.

Similar Scenes of Julia Montes & Claudine Barretto

Julia Montes is like this generation's Claudine Barretto. They look alike. They also act alike.

Watch their similar scenes from Doble Kara and Saan Ka Man Naroroon.

Chard-Dawn Tandem Returns on Primetime via You're My Home

The soap opera of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta slated to air last January 2014 will finally be aired in the second half of this year. In the first press release, the cast was supposed to include Enchong Dee. This time around, it seems like Dee is out of the cast and JC De Vera is in as a major cast. But let's still see.

You're My Home will soon hit primetime on ABS-CBN! Watch the trailer here.

“It’s a family drama that reflects the real-life happenings in Filipino families. The viewers will surely follow in the story how the two families got together and what drew them apart.” -Dawn Zulueta

Fit & Full of Charisma, is James Reid the new Captain Barbell?

Is James Reid going to be the new Captain Barbell?

Fit, full of çharisma, impressive looks. These are some of the predominant characteristics of what embodies an actor who can portray Pinoy superhero character Captain Barbell. And since Mars Ravelo has given the right to ABS-CBN to produce this one, James Reid is by far the most qualified in the camp.

But what about the rumors? Xian Lim. JC De Vera. Ejay Falcon. All of them remain to be rumored names. But it's not difficult to conclude that Reid has a far better advantage compared to everyone else on the list.

After On The Wings of Love, this could be the perfect project for JaDine. We place our bets on it.

Andoy Ranay is Back in ABS-CBN with former Kapuso Artists

After years of laboring as a Kapuso director, the brilliant Andoy Ranay is back on the grounds of ABS-CBN to direct the upcoming primetime series called Written in the Stars. This soap opera will feature four Kapamilya actors: Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby and Jolina Magdangal-Escueta.

UPDATE: Sarah Lahbati joins the supporting cast! So it seems like this is almost like a show of Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya.

It seems like this is a good move for Andoy since as a director, he can still explore in doing romantic movies as a Kapamilya rather than a Kapuso. His talent in directing needs to be utilized for the movies that only Star Cinema can really exploit to the best. VIVA Films may have given him opportunities but the movies he directed with the film outfit only reached a certain blockbuster level. With Star Cinema, he can still soar higher and add more to his label.

Andoy did a movie with GMA Films entitled Sossy Problems but he didn't like how they were pressured to a deadline which meant some scenes not done well. It disappointed him. It was a bad decision for GMA Films to disappoint him. They would have gotten a resident director for great films that would redeem the dead film outfit.

As a Kapuso, Andoy directed the first primetime series of Alden Richards back in his younger years. One True Love received great feedback that despite the strength of Walang Hanggan at that time, the soap was still able to leave a good mark to the audience in terms of popularity. The only problem is these good feedback did not translate to impressively high ratings. And it was not Andoy's fault, it was GMA Network's. Somehow, the network has a problem with how they hype up their shows.

After that, he directed another soap opera with the tandem of Alden Richards and Louise De Los Reyes which did not earn a good spot on primetime. Fast forward, GMA Network entrusted to him a series that would then earn him official recognition from award-giving bodies-- Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real. It was a major cast-- Dingdong Dantes, Maricel Soriano and Lovi Poe.

That was his last.

Now that he's back as a Kapamilya director, expect that there will now be more SUBSTANCE from ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Emphasis on MORE SUBSTANCE. That's his forte-- to make TV viewing more worth the time.

Elmo Magalona's Huling Yakap on GMA Network?

Last December 2014, Elmo Magalona was rumored to transfer to ABS-CBN. But that was immediately dismissed when GMA Network gave him a primetime show with his current girlfriend Janine Gutierrez. However, rumor has been spreading around again that he will definitely become Kapamilya this year.

It's easy to believe the rumor especially now that Elmo has no regular show unlike before he had Sunday All Stars. If he does transfer, he will benefit from it coz GMA Network doesn't seem to know now how to elevate his career. Look at his Instagram following...

This guy has something to give. Artist Center better find his space for growth to be appreciated more as an artist.

Meanwhile, Elmo Magalona will star in a Magpakailanman episode this Saturday. Watch it fans if this will be his 'huling yakap' as a Kapuso.

Will Tanghalan Sa Telebisyon Format Still Pop?

Will Tanghalan Sa Telebisyon format still become popular granted the old ways? Or the better question should be, will Regine Velasquez-Alcasid make the show popular?


Rumor has it that ABS-CBN plans to make the comeback of this classic singing competition really big. And to make it big, they need to pirate Asia's Songbird herself Regine Velasquez-Alcasid from GMA Network.

Rumor has gotten stronger because the the lineup of shows for Asia's Songbird is now down to one, Sarap Diva, her weekend musical talk show. Her stint on Sunday afternoons, formerly Sunday noontimes, is also over since GMA Network has decided to give viewers a new flavor, a comedy-variety show via Sunday PinaSaya. The hopes are still high for the viewers that they will see Regine sing again on TV since rumor has it as well that Party Pilipinas is set to make a big comeback on Sunday primetime.

But that hope is about to be deferred. Coz we might just see Asia's Songbird in ABS-CBN through this talent competition.

If you want to get clues, Instagram doesn't have it. Her latest post is this about her concert.

Daniel Matsunaga Returns to Leading Man Status as Kapamilya

His first time to star as the leading man of a soap opera was the pre-primetime series that paired Daniel Matsunaga with Heart Evangelista. He played as pilot while Heart portrayed the role of a flight attendant in Langit Sa Piling Mo. GMA Network missed out on the opportunity to build up a highly potential big star by not giving him acting projects after that. Now, it's ABS-CBN who will benefit from this potential.

After becoming popular from being a housemate, Kapamilya network tried out his potential in acting by adding him as an extended character in the defunct Two Wives.

It worked. And even to Matsunaga's lovelife, it did. Now that the DanRich tandem has an ample following, the network is giving them their own teleseries via Be My Lady-- a potential to beat Be Careful With My Heart.

Check out these photos for the storyline.

Is Daniel on his way to earn his spot as one of the major leading men in ABS-CBN? Or will his acting skills be 'insufficient' for what is called for?

We will see in Be My Lady.

Enrique Gil & Maja Salvador's Twerk It Like Miley Prod Goes Viral

ABS-CBN knows how to make things viral. Make a production number that has appeal to the viewers, make sure it has been trensing in the past days before the prod, and post it on Youtube and wonders come instantly. The recent: Twerk It Like Miley lipsync production number featuring Enrique Gil and Maja Salvador.

In less than a week, this video has gained almost three million views on Youtube. That's gigantic especially when you compare it to any viral video from GMA Network's Youtube page which may have required months or a year for it to reach millions of views.

Watch the viral video here.

PBB737 Lineup of Housemates Perfect for Artista Search

Kuya is opening his house again tonight via PBB 737. But before tonight, ABS-CBN has strategically introduced some of their new housemates already through their shows It's Showtime, TV Patrol, and Aquino & Abunda. We say: what a buildup!

Early prediction: We feel like the next Gerald Anderson & Kim Chiu will come from this batch. The next TV & movie stars.

Why is it called PBB 737?
It's simply because Kuya will welcome two groups of people for the whole duration of the season. But he's not getting them in all at one single time. For tonight we've witnessed the teen housemates get inside the house.

7 - Because the teen housemates will stay in the house for the first seven weeks.
3 - Because after the first seven weeks, a new group of housemates composed of celebrities and adults will be welcomed and probably in a separate space while the teens are in another space.
7 - Because the last seven weeks (3 weeks after featuring the 2nd group) will combine them altogether.

Check out these photos of some of the housemates revealed in the past days.

So while people await the moments inside the house to be publicly accessible, here are our observations ahead of time:

*They all are after fame.

*They're all ready for the cameras.

*They all have 'image' well set out by the PBB team.

*Most of them are actually sporting good looks.

In conclusion, the housemates are perfect for an artista search. And this could be the possible reason why GMA Network's StarStruck VI was moved to September for airing.

So expect an artista search. Expect love teams. Expect dramatic moments. Expect a more candid drama from them. Expect the narcissists to come out as well. Expect the pa-'cutes' of course. Expect whatever you need to expect from an artista search.

EXTRA SCOOP:

Is this Kenzo Gutierrez's girlfriend?

Dreamscape Decides to Wait for Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo

ABS-CBN is indeed waiting for Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo for the project meant for her. How nice of her network to do so.

Meanwhile, Richard Yap will be assigned to another TV series aside from the one he's doing with Enchong Dee for Wansapanataym.

Richard Yap understands the reason for postponement. In fact, he has this to say from his interview with ABS-CBNnews.com:

“In a way, of course [may panghihinayang]. Kasi everyone was ready to start the show already. Lahat kami naghihintay na. Actually nakapag-pilot taping na rin kami. But since it’s for her health, siyempre naiintindihan namin ‘yun."

This is the second time this year that a TV project faces changes. GMA Telebabad's The Richman's Daughter which was for Marian Rivera was also close to postponement. But the Kapuso Primetime Queen opted that the network would push through without her since the artists have already rejected other projects for it..

The difference between that one and this one is Someone To Watch Over Me has not done many tapings yet. Also, the story is not divulged yet that's why it's fine to postpone it.

We wish ABS-CBN's Queen of Drama well in her pregnancy.

Oh My G, going Oh My Golly?

Many fans have had enough of Oh My G which stars Janella Salvador. This daily series replaced the phenomenal Be Careful with My Heart but the replacement didn't seem to level up with the former. Add to that the negative sentiments of many fans as the show is approaching the end of the line.

We felt like this calls for a post because at first we were impressed that ABS-CBN came up with something substantial and beyond just goodie-goodie romantic love kind of TV series. We were impressed that it started to focus on Janella's character and G (which basically represents God). However, it seems like they were just off to a good start but not a good end at that.

Read up the comments of some fans and see how the story progressed or a better term may be 'regress' right?

Now some fans may say that these are just haters pretending to be fans. Admit it though that what they are saying are basically simple truth about the show.

Sad to say, Philippine TV is still not ready for a more substantial storyline. They still have to romanticize everything as in everything. Or should we say, that's always the route of Kapamilya think tank, isn't it?

Photo Credits:
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Who is Pangako Sa 'Yo Remake For?

After watching last night's (June 15, 2015) episode of Pangako Sa 'Yo, we realized something. This 2015 remake is not exactly for the ones who have watched it 15 years ago. It's a classic story from two decades ago being retold for today's generation.

It's not for those who at their teens enjoyed the whirlwind romance of Angelo and Yna played by Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. It's for those who want to story itself but told in this generation's style, culture and timeline.

So after realizing this, we've come up with a guide for dummies on HOW NOT TO WATCH PANGAKO SA YO Remake:

1. Do not look for Jericho Rosales & Kristine Hermosa schools of acting. Gone are the days of the emotional guy whose tears are easy to fall care of Echo himself. This is now Daniel Padilla's turn to showcase the character he perceives from the script. Gone are the days of the deep thinking and strong but knows-her-place look of Kristine Hermosa. This is now Kathryn Bernardo's turn of depicting a character she thinks who Yna is. Give it to them.
2. Do not stop yourself from getting 'kilig'. Don't be age-conscious and say you're too old to feel something from the latest tandem-- KathNiel. It's ok. You are not alone. After that episode which featured Daniel Padilla as Angelo directly telling Yna that he likes her, just think about the countless scenes still to come. So be ready to be yourself.
3. Do not question the placement of characters and their timeline. Some if not most of you who've seen the original piece may be wondering why the character of Mr. P came out real soon. Now we're not sure if he's the Tony Banks (played by Ricky Davao) but his character didn't appear early on. Leave it to the writers though as to how they want to tell the story. It's their script, it's their timeline.
4. Do not expect Tata Isko to be as phenomenal as before. It was the actor himself at that time that made the character popular. Now we don't believe Jericho Rosales was offered that role for the remake. You know ABS-CBN and their promotional schemes.
5. Do not wait for the Claudia vs. Amor Powers show before you watch Pangako Sa Yo 2015. The soap opera is now getting high ratings despite not having them yet. We tell you, this remake will raise the bar in terms of the romance between characters Angelo and Yna. Unlike the original which was more me-and-you-against-the-world serious type scenes, this one will have more scenes that will put you back to your teenage years. The writers will make sure you fall in love with the tandem first before the world goes against them brutally.

We certainly have comments here and there like how Angelica Panganiban's portrayal of Claudia is similar to her character portrayal in the movie Beauty in a Bottle. But we choose to say the least of that and just enjoy the remake.

Meanwhile, enjoy this throwback scene of Amor Powers versus Claudia Buenavista.

Is Liza Soberano the next Darna?

Rumor has it that budding Kapamilya superstar Liza Soberano is set to be a real superstar via Mars Ravelo's Darna. Will Kapamilya fans be in favor for this?

Among all the Kapamilya stars, seems like Liza is the one perfectly fit for this. She deserves to be popular by herself and not in a loveteam especially if the partner is a narcissist.

Fly Liza. She deserves that. If they give her Darna, ABS-CBN will have a strong roster of leading ladies alongside Kathryn Bernardo who is already making waves in the romcom and drama department.

Why is it a Joaquin Reyes Day today?

Bagito series has produced teenage rising stars. One of them is Joaquin Reyes who is currently trending as Joaquin Reyes Day on Twitter.

Read the tweets and find out why this boy and soon-to-be gentleman is trending.

Tweets about "JOAQUIN REYES DAY"

With almost 100,000 followers on his Twitter account @joaquinredreyes, it seems like ABS-CBN has another addition to their boys in the hood alongside Nash Aguas.

So to all the fans of Joaquin Reyes, we want to know from you exactly why you like this boy. Share us your views by leaving a comment below or visiting our Facebook page THE SHOWBIZ OUTSIDER.

ABS-CBN Continues Comic Weekend Primetime with Funny Juan

The comic formula for ABS-CBN's weekend primetime will not end as Your Face Sounds Familiar culminates its first season. As they have seen it working for GMA Network via comedy shows Pepito Manaloto, Vampire ang Daddy Ko and Celebrity Bluff, ABS-CBN brings to game to another level. Instead of coming up with sitcoms, they're airing a reality competition in search for the next TV comedian via Funny Juan.

Hosted by returning Kapamilya Bayani Agbayani and PBB product Jason Gainza, the network has spent resources for the past months to gather comedians who are willing to face challenges every weekend to make people laugh.

Here are some photos.

Watch the trailer.

There's one challenge though. Will this formula be able to sustain what Your Face Sounds Familiar started? Let's find out in the coming weekends.

The theme song performed by Bayani Agbayani last February

Melai Cantiveros, the Kapamilya Comedienne Who Must Stay

The inclusion of Melai Cantiveros in Your Face Sounds Familiar is a perfect d9ecision. Not only that her presence compensates for the lack of fun from other artists but she also is given a chance to showcase what she's got.

This woman can make us laugh. Like real laughter. Philippine television needs more of her. ABS-CBN needs her since they only have Angelica Panganiban in that genre.

We think that Melai has something more to offer. Her presence is just a delight on TV.

Look at her on tonight's episode. She nailed that Elizabeth Ramsey impersonation.

Melain Cantiveros is one whose name should stay for a long time in showbiz. We can imagine her following the footsteps of Michael V. from the Kapuso camp. 

We will say this: she has definitely something more to contribute to this industry. So calling all the think tank of Kapamilya camp, here's one to be utilized.

Why Can't They Produce Movies for Judy Ann Santos?

Why can't Star Cinema or Regal Films produce great movies for Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo? She has always proven in every project she has that she can pull off with flying colors the roles given to her.

In the episode tonight of Maalaala Mo Kaya with hashtag #MMKMothersQuest, Judy Ann nailed it! Every scene was full of emotion. She is a real actress.

We bet our cards on this episode that this will be tonight's highest rater both in AGB Nielsen and Kantar. She deserves the win!

So why aren't we seeing movies with Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo as lead star? Because the market is focused on consuming romantic movies that would make them smile both in their teeth and in their hearts. Gone are the days of great movies that go beyond just romance. The days of Jose Rizal, Tanging Yaman, Bagong Buwan, Anak, Magkapatid and all others. Gone are their days.

But why can't movie producers bring that age back? Precious actors like Judy Ann become a waste because they're not given a material that would showcase their acting prowess. Indie film industry gives that but come on, Mrs. Santos-Agoncillo deserves a mainstream audience.

What Simultaneous Pacquiao-Mayweather Battle Airing will do to TV Networks

Streets are starting to seem like it's a shooting day for The Walking Dead in the country. Cable networks are earning big like it's a blockbuster film. And for the first time, three major TV networks in the Philippines are getting ready for the simultaneous airing of The Greatest Battle: Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. As they have agreed to air it as one, what have we to expect from this as an outcome? Let's give you a straight-to-the-point answer.

A few days from now, results from AGB Nielsen and Kantar ratings will come out and we will all see this order:

1. ABS-CBN
2. GMA 7
3. TV5

You read it right. That's what a simulatenous airing will show us-- the reality of viewership in the Philippines.

We bet our cards on that.