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FPJ Movies to Air Soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, TFC and Various Cable Channels

Posted on August 20, 2013 | 10:26 AM

ABS-CBN and its various free-to-air and cable channels will be airing the movies of the late Fernando Poe Jr. as a gift to the fans of the King of Philippine Cinema on his 74th birthday and to showcase his legacy and contribution to the movie industry and the Filipino masses.

FPJ Movies to Air Soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, TFC and Various Cable Channels

With ABS-CBN’s unmatched reach in the country and worldwide, viewers can choose to watch a variety of FPJ movies whenever they want on its platforms with the relaunch of the FPJ movie timeblock on Channel 2 with the handle “FPJ, Da King,” and the new movie blocks “FPJ, Ang Nag-iisang Alamat” on Studio 23; “FPJ, Ang Hari ng Pinoy Cinema” on Cinema One; “FPJ, Ang Da King Magpakailanman” on Jeepney TV; and “FPJ, Ang Simbolo ng Pilipino” on The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Weeks leading to the launch, “Banana Split Extra Scoop” and Studio 23’s “Gag U” will present FPJ-inspired skits and FPJ impersonators, while Sunday musical variety show “ASAP 18” will feature some of the most memorable theme songs in FJP’s films in a special number.

Also watch out for the FPJ trivia contests on DZMM and MOR 101.9, as and the re-airing on Cinema One of “Alay ni Da King: An FPJ Special,” a TV special examining FPJ as an artist, a cultural icon, a friend and colleague, and an idol of the masses.

ABS-CBN recently acquired the rights to FPJ’s exclusive movie library, a collection of classic movie titles that FPJ starred in, wrote, directed, and produced.

Watch out for FPJ movies soon on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Cinema One, Jeepney TV, and TFC.

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Director Celso Ad Castillo Dies at 69

Posted on November 26, 2012 | 10:32 AM

Veteran director Celso Ad Castillo has passed away early Monday morning, November 26. He was 69. Direk Celso Ad Castillo, who directed the classic films Burlesk Queen and Patayin Mo Sa Sindak si Barbara died due to heart attack in his hometown in Laguna.

Director Celso Ad Castillo (1943-2012)

Direk Celso's brother, who said that the director had been battling a disease for some time now, confirmed the news.  His wife, Ophelia told the Inquirer that his husband complains of chest pain late Sunday night. According to a report by Interaksyon.com, Direk Celso was brought to Pakil General Hospital at around 3 am where he was declared dead on arrival. His remains lie in state in his residence in Siniloan, Laguna.

Born in Siniloan, Laguna on the 12th of September 1943 to Atty. Dominador Ad Castillo, lawyer/writer, and Marta Adolfo, Celso Ad Castillo obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 1964. Two years after his college graduation, he wrote and directed his first movie, Misyong Mapanganib. His first significant film came in 1971 — Asedillo, starring Fernando Poe, Jr. as a 1920s bandit anted by the American colonial government.

He went on to release 64 films and among them are classics Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa, Asedillo, Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara, Nympha, Pagputi Ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak, Paradise Inn, Virgin People and Burlesk Queen. It was Castillo who started a trend in Philippine movies known as the wet look which later helped establish bomba film as a definite genre.

Direk Celso Ad Castillo was once hailed by Peque Gallaga and Lino Brocka as "the greatest Filipino filmmaker this generation has produced." As an actor, he was last seen in the 2011 TV dramas Reputasyon on ABS-CBN and Babaeng Hampaslupa on TV5.

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