Posts tagged ABS-CBN
CA junks ABS-CBN’s copyright infringement case vs ABC TV5
0The Court of Appeals(CA) has dismissed a copyright infringement case filed by media giant ABS-CBN against former talent Willie Revillame, ABC Development Corporation and its president Ray Espinosa, and Wilproductions Inc. before a Makati City trial court in connection with “striking similarities” between Revillame’s now-defunct show “Wowowee” with ABS-CBN and his subsequent game show “Willing Willie” with ABC.
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GMA Network loses P100 million damage suit versus ABS-CBN
0THE Court of Appeals (CA) has granted the petition filed by the Lopez-owned television network ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation to dismiss the P100 million civil suit lodged by its rival, GMA Network Inc. after it issued statements accusing the latter of stealing footage on the arrival of Iraqi hostage victim Angelo de la Cruz in 2004.
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Bandila launches new format with Boy Abunda
0“The King of Talk” Boy Abunda will be part of ABS-CBN’s News program “Bandila” starting September 12 in an earlier time slot. Since Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN) will not air anymore, “Bandila” will occupy its time.
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Masterchef Pinoy Edition Audition Schedule Dates
4MasterChef Pinoy Edition is an upcoming reality show by ABS-CBN. And in line with that, the Kapamilya network has released audition schedules for the aspiring Pinoy chefs.
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TV5 pirates Aga Muchlach from ABS-CBN
0After 18 years of stay, Aga Muhlach left ABS-CBN to transfer in one of its rival station, TV 5.
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ABS-CBN shows evidence for filed case
0ABS-CBN filed a copyright case against its former talent, Willie Revillame, his production outfit (WilProductions, Inc.), and TV5, before the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC).
Willie Resigned from ABS-CBN
0After some meetings with ABS-CBN officials, Willie Revillame sent his resignation letter to the network with a copy for the media.
He announced that he is leaving despite the existing contract. Revillame claimed that he was treated unfairly by the network that’s why he pleaded to set him free.
Revillame supposed to go back to Wowowee on July 30 as an agreement prior with his meetings with ABS-CBN Entertainment Production head Linggit Tan on July 10, and ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio on July 13.
However, he was met again by the chairs and told him that there were changes. Wowowee will be replaced by a new game show while he will be assigned to a pre-recorded weekly show and a possible Studio23 program.
He objected to that decision and told the network that he wanted to withdraw his contract.
“To Sir Gabby and Ma’am Charo, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and for giving me opportunities in life. I have yet to decide what to do for the days to come. But for now my objective is to move on and to learn from my experience,” he said.
Meanwhile, here is the full official statement of ABS-CBN regarding the issue:
We take note of Willie Revillame’s pronouncements in his press conference today.
Willie is bound to ABS-CBN by a contract until September 2011. He violated the behavioral provisions of his contract when he threatened the ABS-CBN management during the May 4, 2010 episode of Wowowee, with a resignation if management does not fire another artist of the network. His behavior was generally seen as a display of disrespect and arrogance, completely unacceptable to the Filipino public.
As the one who violated his contract, Willie has no right to have it unilaterally invalidated. Contracts are binding agreements that must be respected by the contracting parties involved. The one who violates the contract cannot be allowed to dictate whether it should continue or end. Otherwise, contracts will have no value and may be terminated based on whim.
ABS-CBN is the aggrieved party, and as such, is the only one that can decide to end the agreement.
Despite all that had happened, ABS-CBN was willing to continue with the contract. Willie however, refused to take responsibility for his actions.
ABS-CBN wishes to reiterate that it will hold Willie to his obligations under the contract which expires September 2011.
Goodbye Wowowee!
0Popular noontime show Wowowee is set to replace by a new game show led by Kris Aquino.
Starting July 31, “Pilipinas Win na Win” will be the latest noontime show of ABS-CBN. Robin Padilla will join Kris Aquino in hosting the show together with “Wowowee” female hosts Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion and Mariel Rodriguez.
Aquino is very excited to come back on television after she quit on her talkshows “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon” and “The Buzz”. She returned last Friday from her vacation in United States.
On the other hand, the mentioned Wowowee hosts are surprised on this announcement of their network.
“It is a game and variety show that will surely bring joy, energy and hope to Filipinos all over the world,” said Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications.
It will be aired after “Showtime”. ‘Pilipinas Win na Win’ will be managed by director Johnny Manahan and creative director Bobot Mortiz.
Meanwhile, former Wowowee host Willie Revillame who is still on leave was informed by the changes and will be having his new show under the network.
First Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Winner
0Jovit Baldivino, 16, a born Batangueno, took home the first Pilipinos Got Talent (PGT) grand winner title held at Araneta Coliseum, Cubao.
Jovit vested the other 11 grand finalists from around the archipelago getting 48.81% or almost half of the total votes.
Jovit was a just a poor siomai vendor before he joined PGT. Not anymore, because along with the title, he won 2 million pesos.
“Gusto ko pong matulungan yung mga kapatid ko, yung pamilya ko,” Jovit answered when Kris Aquino asked him what he asks for to ABS-CBN and to the Filipino people.
From thousands of talented Pinoy who auditioned, the 36 semi-finalists were deduced to 12. Each of the twelve grand competitors was assigned to a group to form unique production numbers.
Velasco Brothers and Baguio Metamorphosis joined Jovit Baldivino in the top three. The two received 100,000 pesos each while the other nine finalists got 50,000 pesos each.
Luis Manzano and Iya Villania hosted the grand competition. Joining them were of course the judges, Kris Aquino, Ai-ai delas Alas and FMG.
Present in the event were ABS-CBN heads lead by Miss Cory Vidanes.
3rd StarMagic Ball A Successful Event
0Rizal Ballroom of the Shang-ri-la Makati became brighter as it was donned by a lot of stars in celebration of the 17th Anniversary of StarMagic. It was attended by a lot of ABS-CBN Stars together with the new batch of StarMagic talents that will be launched on ABS-CBN shows soon. ABS-CBN President Ms. Charo Santos – Concio thanked Mr. Johnny Manahan for its 17 years of great talent and management development. The event was hosted by Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. There were also an awards night held for the stars who stand out for tonight’s glamorous event and they were;
Couples of the Night – Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson
Most Stylish Star of the Night – John Lloyd Cruz
Most Elegant – Bea Alonzo
Most Glamorous – Anne Curtis
Classic Chic Pair – Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil
Classic Chic Couple – Zanjoe Marudo and Mariel Rodriguez
Best Dressed Couple - Rayver Cruz and Maja Salvador
Fashion Forward Awardee – Yeng Constantino