MMFF 2014 Box office update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shui' set record

MANILA, Philippines - Two Star Cinema entries to the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) have earned a total of P640 million at the box office, its highest record to date in the annual movie event.

Star Cinema announced the total earnings during the thanksgiving party on Friday held for the success of 'The Amazing Praybeyt Bejamin' and 'Feng Shui 2'.

"Feng Shui" earned a total of P225 million, making it the highest-grossing Filipino horror movie.

Meanwhile, "Praybeyt Benjamin" gross reached P415 million and has took the highest-grossing opening day record of P53.3 million.

The two films already surpassed the performance of previous year entries of Star Cinema which got P618.8 million in the box office. "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy" took home P436 million, while “Pagpag: Siyam Na Buhay” made P182.75 million.

In a separate report from Metro Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino, he said that the 8 entries in the 2014 MMFF already earned a total of P1.014 billion at the box office as of January 7. The figure was a 2.6 % increase from the previous year.

It means that 'Praybeyt Benjamin' and 'Feng Shui 2' share on the total receipt is more than 60 percent. Aside from the two Star Cinema movies, M-Zet Films entry 'My Big Bossing' and Quantum Films' 'English Only Please' are among the top 4 films of MMFF 2014.

Team Lea 'The Voice PH' Knockout Rounds results, videos

MANILA, Philippines - "The Voice of the Philippines" continues its crucial knockout rounds on Sunday, January 11, 2015 with Team Lea artists showcased their voice to earn slot to the Live Shows.

In the knockout round which kicked off on Saturday, each artist were tasked to perform a song of their choice in an attempt to convince their respective coaches that they deserve to move on to the next round.

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Three artists were pitted against one another. From each trio, assigned coach is set to eliminate an artist and pick two that will stay.

On Sunday, Charlie Catbagan, Mic Llave and Jem Cubil get booted out of the competition.

Meanwhile, Coach Lea picked Timmy Pavino, Leah Patricio, Nino Alejandro, Casper Blancaflor, Miro Valera and Abbey Pineda to complete her team's Top 6 and will move on to the Live Shows.

GROUP 1: Timmy Pavino vs Leah Patricio vs Charlie Catbagan

Advanced #1: Timmy Pavino ("Narito")
Advanced #2: Leah Patricio("Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin")
Eliminated: Charlie Catbagan ("Kahit Isang Saglit")

GROUP 2: Nino Alejandro vs Casper Blancaflor vs Mic Llave

Advanced #1: Nino Alejandro ("Love Hurts")
Advanced #2: Casper Blancaflor ("Bring Me To Life")
Eliminated: Mic Llave ("Anak")

GROUP 3: Jem Cubil vs Abbey Pineda vs Miro Valera

Advanced #1:  Miro Valera ("Wannabe")
Advanced #2: Abbey Pineda ("'Di na Natuto")
Eliminated: Jem Cubil ("Drive")

PLAYLIST: Team Lea Knockout Rounds (videos courtesy of ABS-CBN/ The Voice PH will be posted here once available).

Don’t miss the continuation of knockout rounds in “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 every Saturday at 8:45PM and Sunday at 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.