Willie Revillame Wiling Willie Kami over TV5!

Meanwhile, as the news about Willie Revillame's transfer to (TV 5) Kapatid Network continues. Staff of his former noontime show also transferred along with him.

The said noon time show will be pitied against the time slot vacated by Wowowee.

It was reported that 10 of the Wowowee staff had already resigned to join Willie Revillame in his new show over TV5. Now, reports say that already 15 are joining Willie.

I had seen some pictures of the staff who are joining Willie. The familiar faces are Owen, Anna Feliciano, and April better known as Congratulations.

Now, that Willie is joining Channel 5, he will surely bump into Luningning, Milangring and Mariposa who all resigned from Wowowee last February 2010.

Willie’s New Show to Push Through on 10/10/10?

Despite all the legal impediments, Willie Revillame is confident his new show on TV5 entitled “Wiling-Willie” will push through on Oct. 10, 2010. Willie, who’s now managed by Vic del Rosario, recently signed a multi-billion deal with the newest, most aggressive broadcast network in the country.

Willie’s fans and supporters are now rejoicing and are eagerly awaiting their idol’s return to television. Willie has been rehearsing for the show, with some former talents of the defunct “Wowowee” who’ve been loyal to him and who opted to join him in his new home station. “Wiling-Willie” will be managed by Wil Productions Inc. and co-produced with TV5.

During the recent contract-signing, TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan warmly welcomed Willie to the network. MVP said, “We have responded to public clamor and we look forward to collaborating and working with the team of Willie and Viva Big Boss Vic del Rosario in bringing the audience the best in Philippine entertainment.”

Willie signed up with TV5 after he rescinded his contract with ABS-CBN (which expires in September 2011 yet) and after his lawyers gave him the go-signal. Said Willie’s lawyer, Atty. Joel L. Bodegon: “It took some time for us to give Willie the go-ahead to sign up with TV5 because we have to meticulously scrutinize all the technicalities and legalities of his former contract. We wanted to make sure that his transfer will be as smooth as possible, without further legal drawbacks and hitches that can hamper his growth in his new network. With everything we’ve done and the actions that we plan to do, we believe that Willie is on the clear to work and grow anywhere he wants.”

On his part, Boss Vic, who is also Willie’s business partner, revealed that the controversial TV host’s decision to join the Kapatid network was because of TV5’s new management decisions to bring quality programs and excellent productions on television.

- MB

Noy chosen as Philippine entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film category

The docu-drama film Noy has been chosen as the Philippine entry to vie for a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 83^rd Annual Academy Awards.

The Coco Martin starrer was chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) over four A-rated films that were considered for the honor. The shortlisted films were Sagrada Familia and Dukot, both directed by Joel Lamangan;Sa 'Yo Lamang directed by Laurice Guillen; and Two Funerals megged by Gil Portes.

National Artist for Film Eddie Romero headed the special committee of the FAP that selected this year's official entry. It was supposed to have six members but actor Robert Arevalo begged off from voting because he is part of three shortlisted films:Sagrada Familia, Dukot, and Two Funerals.

Three out of the five members chose Noy to vie for the Oscars in next year's awards.

Jose Carreon, secretary of the Directors Guild of the Phil. Inc., was one of the five members that composed the FAP's special committee. He explained to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) why they chose this film.

"Dapat may local color and Pinoy ang dating. Meron rin dapat international appeal, 'saka yung craft dapat world-class. Dapat ang theme ng pelikula Pinoy pero universal ang message nito," he said.

Noy includes documentary footage of then presidential candidate Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III as he campaigned in 20 provinces over six months. The campaign period leading to the May 2010 elections serves as the backdrop of the story, which revolves around an aspiring journalist named Noy (Coco Martin) who has to deal with the numerous problems of his family.

Erich Gonzales is the leading lady of Coco in this docu drama. The other cast members are Cherry Pie Picache, Vice Ganda, Joem Bascon, Baron Geisler, Ping Medina, Pen Medina, Tess Antonio, Ketchup Eusebio, Janus del Prado, Neil Ryan Sese, Kristoffer King, and Jhong Hilario.

Noy is produced by CineMedia Productions, together with VIP Access Group and distributed by Star Cinema.

The story was conceptualized by Coco Martin, Francis Xavier Pasion, and Rondel Lindayag. It was megged by Dondon Santos and co-directed by Coco Martin who served as the documentary unit director.

Aside from co-directing Noy, Coco co-produced of this film.

The producers have until October 1 to submit all the requirements to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization that hands out the Oscars.

By the end of the year, the members of the Foreign Language Film Award Committee of the AMPAS will vote by secret ballot to nominate five motion pictures for this award.

The foreign language films that will compete in the 83rd Academy Awards will be announced on January 25, 2011 at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The 2011 Oscar Awards will take place on February 27.

- PEP.ph