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From the Article: “Oliver Stone recalls filming in PH in new memoir”

Los Angeles —The memoir “Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game” of 73-year-old award-winning director-writer-producer Oliver Stone talks a lot about his experiences in the Philippines while filming both “Platoon” (1986) and “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989). “I’d found a new home out here […]

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From the Article: “Filipino locally producing Bourne”

The local producer of the Hollywood spy-thriller Bourne Legacy was once voted ‘Most Unlikely to Succeed’BOURNE TALENT. Lope Juban is the man behind the movie. MANILA, Philippines – During his days at De La Salle University, Lope ‘Jun’ Juban was voted ‘Most Unlikely to Succeed.’ Years later, Juban is one of the most successful producers

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From the article: “A celebration of artistic excellence, hope and Pinoy pride”

Tonight, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will stage the 5th Film Ambassador’s Night (FAN) online at the FDCP Channel to recognize the filmmakers and films that put Philippines in world cinema spotlight last year. It’s a first for us to hold FAN online — we are used to having a personal gathering

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From the article: “Film legend: The Magical eyes of Jun Juban”

Rejoice basketball world! Gregory Slaughter‘s coming back to thrill the basketball world but before the “Gregzilla” lifts the hopes and aspirations of the Ginebra Nation, it’s time for us to know one of the gentle giant’s sources of strength and inspiration. Slaughter, an Atenean, and no doubt a vital piece in the Gin Kings’ bid for

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From the article: “FDCP Reveals Honorees, Special Awardees & Performers of 5th Film Ambassadors’ Night”

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 (UPDATED) — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has named the 62 honorees and special awardees for this year’s 5th Film Ambassadors’ Night (FAN) as well as the performers for the online event that will take place on February 28. The FAN, an annual event spearheaded by the

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From the article: “[Only IN Hollywood] Oliver Stone talks about his memoir, ‘Platoon’ shoot in Philippines”

“Johnny Depp was an unknown, basically. I thought he had the face of the star. He was one of the soldiers,” recalled Oliver Stone about the actor, one of many he brought to the Philippines to shoot Platoon. In his newly released memoir, Chasing the Light, the Oscar and Golden Globe winning director pens an intimate account

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From the article: “El Nido hosts Survivor Russia”

After more than 10 years of television hiatus, Survivor Russia will start filming in El Nido town on Thursday. El Nido mayor Edna Gacot-Lim, in a special mayor’s permit issued, allowed the Philippine Films Studios, Inc. (PFSI) to start filming on South Guntao Island, Alfas Beach, Lagen Island, Papaya Beach, Pinagbuyutan Island, Malapacao Island, CED

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‘Survivor Israel’ reality show returns to Caramoan Islands

MANILA – Israeli reality show, Survivor Israel, will return to the paradise islands of Caramoan in Camarines Sur for its 2020 season, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a press release. The show’s executive producer, Gregory Bekerman, said that he first visited Caramoan in 2009 and has, since then, decided that it is the best

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From the article: “The Philippines: A Production Paradise”

Series Director Leroux Botha and Executive Producer Handrie Basson talk about difficulties, beauty, and wonderful locals on the set of Survivor SA: Philippines. Why the Philippines? We had a few options of locations we explored before ending up in the Philippines. It finally came down to infrastructure, experienced locals, and financial viability. And of course, the beauty and practicality of

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