'Captain Barbell' Soars High On Primetime

GMA-7’s Captain Barbell made a soaring comeback as demonstrated by its consistent high numbers according to ratings data from more recognized research agency Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

The pilot episode of the Mars Ravelo classic remake earned a winning 33.7 percent audience share among Mega Manila households, and further posted a weeklong average of 33 percent.

As promised, Captain Barbell opened in grand and explosive fashion as the well-loved superhero commences his battle with the evil forces. Wearing his spanking new costume and signature red cape, Captain Barbell proved to be stronger and more aggressive as he faces his biggest opponent Nero (Christopher de Leon). Captain Barbell won over Nero, signaling the start of another challenging journey for the greatest Pinoy superhero. 

As the series continues this week, Captain Barbell faces off with Gregor (TJ Trinidad), who has recently discovered his power to endure bullet shots. Some of the tenants, who were struck by lighting during the freakstorm, also begin to learn of their superpowers including Ricky (Ervic Vijandre), Gaston (Elvis Gutierrez), Misha (Bea Binene) and Alden (Jake Vargas). 

General Armado (Eddie Gutierrez) tries to convince Captain Barbell to team-up with the new superheroes and together, fight off the evil forces. Meanwhile, Lelay struggles to complete her family tree project and asks help from her school teacher Althea (Lovi Poe).

These and more await viewers as Captain Barbell continues right after 24 Oras on GMA Telebabad.

iGMA.tv

April 6, 2011

GMA Records Ushers In Summer With Exciting New Line-Up

GMA Records proudly releases a refreshing mix of carrier singles, brand new albums, and DVD compilations of top-rating Kapuso programs just in time for the summer season.

With the continued success of her debut album “Inside My Heart”, talented young diva Frencheska Farr comes out with her second single “Isama Mo Ako”. A singer as fresh and promising as Frencheska deserves only the best and as such, GMA Records has chosen the luxurious and elegant Manila Hotel as venue for her music video particularly the very famous Champagne Room. As Frencheska sings to the lyrics of her next big hit, the music video showcases the captivating beauty of this romantic hotspot perfect for elegant parties or intimate gatherings.

Composed by Vehnee Saturno, “Isama Mo Ako” will be one of the theme songs for the highly anticipated sequel of Captain Barbell, of which Frencheska will be joining as well. Despite being new in the industry, her songs have already been identified with high-rating programs and blockbuster movies such as My Valentine Girls,Alakdana, and Temptation of Wife. Frencheska will also be Channel V’s “Take Off Artist of the Month” for April.

King of Soul Janno Gibbs releases his newest album “The Janno Gibbs Anthology” featuring 18 of his greatest hits spanning 20 years of his musical artistry. Truly a collector’s item, the album includes hits like “Ipagpatawad Mo”, “I Believe in Dreams”, “Almost Over You”, “Ikaw Lamang”, “Fallin”, “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo”, “If I’m Not In Love With You”, and many others. This compilation album also contains duets with queen of Soul Jaya, Jennylyn Mercado, and Jolina Magdangal, as well as a collaboration with Andrew E.

Jan Marini, the former Ang TV Star and now Kapuso artist, rekindles her love for singing as she releases her sophomore album “Once”. Her carrier single “White Walls” is her own composition, an original love song reminiscent of a painful heartbreak. “Once” contains 11 tracks, both originals and revivals, including “The Hardest Thing”, “Just When I Needed You Most”, “Will You Still Love Me?”, and “The Same Love”.

Meanwhile, GMA Records has also released the DVD collection of the groundbreaking telefantasya Mulawin for the entire family to enjoy. This action-fantasy-drama depicts the epic battle between two races of winged-humanoids, the Mulawins and the Ravenas. Viewers can follow once more the passionate love story of Aguiluz and Alwina, and their incredible adventures with the colorful Pericos, the feline tribes of the Musangs, the cunning Hunyangos, and the enchanting fairies of Encantadia. Mulawin launched to superstardom the career of today’s most sought-after leading men, Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo. Mulawin home video comes with English subtitles.

Aside from this, the home video collection of Pepito Manaloto, Endless Love, Stairway to Heaven and First Time are still available in the market at very affordable prices.

Also already out in the market is “Mga Awit Kapuso (Sarap Maging Kapuso)”. This latest compilation of GMA TV theme songs contains 14 tracks including GMA's 60th anniversary theme "Kay Sarap Maging Kapuso" performed by Frencheska Farr, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo. Also included in this CD compilation is the theme song of Captain Barbell entitled "Sandata", sung by Shamrock, as well as "Panata 3 Serbisyong Totoo", the theme of GMA News & Public Affairs. The themes of Langit sa Piling Mo, Koreana, Ilumina and many others are also included in this CD.

For those who love to cook, still to come is the Quickfire Box Set (Volumes 1 to 4 of Chef Mom Rosebud’s Quickfire DVDs).

GMA Records and Home Video CDs and DVDs are available in Astroplus, Astrovision, Odyssey, SM Music Box, and The Landmark outlets nationwide.


iGMA.tv
April 6, 2011

Iza Calzado takes over Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's role on I ♥ You Pare

Papalitan na ni Iza Calzado si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sa primetime series ng GMA-7 naI ♥ You Pare.

Ito ang kinumpirma ng Kapuso network sa pamamagitan ng statament na ipinadala ng GMA Entertainment Television sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ngayong gabi, April 7.

Ayon sa statement, pinayuhan daw ng kanyang doktor ang Asia's Songbird na magpahinga nang husto dahil sa "severe migraine attacks" nito. Ibinigay naman ng GMA-7 ang nararapat na pahinga para sa singer-actress.

Hindi naman binanggit sa statement kung may kinalaman ba ang pagpapahinga ni Regine sa nababalitang pagbubuntis nito sa una nilang anak ng kanyang mister na si Ogie Alcasid. Ayon kasi sa reports ay limang linggo nang buntis ang Asia's Songbird, bagamat wala pang pahayag ang mag-asawa tungkol dito.

Narito ang kabuuang statement ng GMA Network tungkol sa pagpalit ni Iza kay Regine sa I ♥ You Pare:

"Nais pong ipaalam ng GMA Entertainment Television na ang role na Tonette o Tonya sa hit series na I ♥ You Pare ay gagampanan na ni Ms. Iza Calzado simula ngayong Lunes, April 11.

"Pinayuhan ng kanyang doctor si Ms. Regine Velasquez na pansamantalang magpahinga ng husto dahil sa severe migraine attacks niya na maaaring dala ng puyat at pagod sa taping. Pinasiyahan ng Network na ibigay kay Regine ang nararapat na pahinga para sa kanyang agarang paggaling.

"Puno ang tiwala ng Kapuso Network sa kakayahan ni Iza na ipagpatuloy at gampanan ang karakter na iiwanan ni Regine at lubos ang pasasalamat ng management sa buong pusong pagtanggap niya dito.

"Iniimbitahan ang mga tagasubaybay ng I ♥ You Pare na abangan ang mga masasayang eksena nina Iza at Dingdong Dantes sa mga susunod na episode.

"Ang I ♥ You Pare ay isang orihinal na konsepto ng Kapuso network at tuloy-tuloy na magbibigay-saya sa mga manonood gabi-gabi."

pep.ph

April 7, 2011