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'We want to do bigger things': Erik Matti reacts to criticism about local movies being bad

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 07 01:21 AM

Erik Matti explains why sometimes good storytelling isn't enough to get people back in cinemas to watch a movie.  Read more »

How to save the local movie industry? Ogie Diaz suggests small tweak that could help

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 01:31 AM

What if the best solution to save the local movie industry isn't something drastic, but a single, small tweak?  Read more »

‘This is alarming’: Erik Matti says film industry in ‘dire situation’ after string of flops

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 07:35 PM

Acclaimed director and film producer Erik Matti believes the local film industry is in a “dire situation” amid the lackluster performance of recent releases at the box office. Read more »

Sharon will ‘shock’ fans in Erik Matti film, says co-star John Arcilla

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 12:41 AM

Sharon Cuneta and John Arcilla will co-star for the first time in a horror-thriller by director Erik Matti, Arcilla said. Read more »

Judy Ann Santos, Erik Matti teaming up for new movie

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 12:32 AM

Judy Ann Santos and acclaimed director Erik Matti are getting set for a reunion project, 15 years after they last worked together. Read more »

The Truth comes back home: Brandon Vera makes his One Championship return

Santino Honasan
Updated as of Nov 22 07:29 PM

Since coming to the Singapore-based promotion, Vera has enjoyed somewhat a career resurgence. This Friday, he returns to the ONE Championship cage. “Excited is not even the word. Like I’m longing for it."  Read more »

When will Darna fly? Changes under ‘Heneral Luna’ director underway, Liza confirms

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 06:58 PM

Following the exit of director Erik Matti from Star Cinema’s “Darna,” lead star Liza Soberano has confirmed the big-screen project is undergoing changes with “Heneral Luna” filmmaker Jerrold Tarog at the helm. Read more »

Liza ikinuwento ang 'pagpapaalam' sa kaniya ni Erik Matti bilang 'Darna' director

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 20 09:56 PM

Maayos na nagpaalam ang direktor na si Erik Matti kay Liza Soberano matapos magbitiw bilang direktor ng "Darna" remake. Read more »

Angel Locsin, nagsalita sa pagpapalit ng direktor ng 'Darna'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 10:50 AM

Matatandaang nito lamang Oktubre 5 ay inanunsiyo ng ABS-CBN na papalitan ni Jerrold Tarog si Erik Matti bilang direktor ng pelikula.   Read more »

Direk Erik Matti, nagbigay ng 'proper goodbye' kay Liza Soberano

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 12:08 PM

MAYNILA - Sa pagbibitiw ni Erik Matti bilang direktor ng Darna, inihayag niya sa Instagram na natupad niya ang wish na mabigyan si Liza Soberano ng proper goodbye. Read more »

LOOK: Erik Matti says ‘proper goodbye’ to Liza after exiting ‘Darna’

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 06:42 AM

Matti told Soberano that he hopes they could work together on an another project. Read more »

Jerrold Tarog replaces Erik Matti as director of 'Darna'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 06:00 PM

Jerrold Tarog, of "Heneral Luna" and "Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" fame, has replaced Erik Matti as the director of "Darna." Read more »

After ‘Darna’ exit, Erik Matti has message for Liza Soberano

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 10:04 PM

Erik Matti confirmed on Thursday that he has resigned as the director of the highly anticipated “Darna” movie, in a statement that also included a message to its lead star, Liza Soberano. Read more »

Due to 'creative differences,' Erik Matti bows out of new 'Darna' movie

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 03:10 PM

Filmmaker Erik Matti will no longer direct the much-awaited movie of Star Cinema "Darna." Read more »

Liza Soberano on ‘Darna’: I want to make Angel Locsin proud

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 12:41 AM

Soberano credits Locsin as one of the reasons she is motivated “to do so well,” as she dons the superhero’s armor in Star Cinema’s big-screen adaptation. Read more »

Why Enrique was pulled from ‘Darna’ after initial casting

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 11:20 PM

Now it can be revealed: Enrique Gil was originally part of the highly anticipated superhero movie “Darna,” which stars Liza Soberano. Read more »

Box office: ‘BuyBust’ nears P100M worldwide

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 06:41 PM

“BuyBust,” the acclaimed Erik Matti film featuring first-time action star Anne Curtis, is nearing the 100-million peso mark in worldwide ticket sales, its producer announced Thursday. Read more »

'Darna' extra: The touching story behind DOT chief Berna Romulo-Puyat's planned part in superhero film

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 09 07:37 PM

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is planning to make an appearance in the highly anticipated superhero film "Darna," going by a recent exchange she had with the project's director, Erik Matti. Read more »

Erik Matti confirms ‘Darna’ movie has found its Valentina, but . . .

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 09 07:33 AM

Anne Curtis has repeatedly been linked to the role of the villain, but clarified she has not been offered the part. Read more »

Cinemalaya 2018 opens with ‘BuyBust’; Anne Curtis overwhelmed by cheers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 01:17 AM

The 2018 Cinemalaya Film Festival opened on Friday with the latest from director Erik Matti, the action thriller "BuyBust."  Read more »