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<\/p>\nGMA Pictures and Columbia Pictures have entered a landmark deal for the distribution of two upcoming films \u201cGreen Bones\u201d and \u201cKMJS\u2019 Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie\u201d in a contract signing held at the Columbia Pictures office in the Philippines on September 5. This marks the return of Columbia Pictures in distributing local films in the Philippines.<\/p>\n
Attending for GMA Pictures were GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes and GMA Pictures Executive Vice President and GMA Public Affairs First Vice President Nessa Valdellon.<\/p>\n
Signing for Columbia Pictures were its Managing Director Christopher Sy and Sales & Operations Manager Andra de Erquiaga Manas.<\/p>\n
Through this agreement, Columbia Pictures will take on the role of handling the local theatrical distribution of \u201cGreen Bones\u201d and \u201cKMJS\u2019 Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie.\u201d 2024 marks the first time Columbia Pictures is distributing locally-produced films after eight years.<\/p>\n
\u201cGMA Pictures is proud to announce that two of its upcoming films, \u201cGreen Bones\u201d and \u201cKMJS\u2019 Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie,\u201d will be distributed commercially by Columbia Pictures. As one of the leading film production companies in the world, Columbia Pictures has brought some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to Philippine theaters. We are honored and grateful that Columbia Pictures is with us in our endeavor to produce high-quality films and that these movies will be accessible to more moviegoers through this deal,\u201d said Atty. Gozon-Valdes.<\/p>\n
\u201cColumbia Pictures has always been committed to the theatrical experience and we are thrilled to be partnering with GMA Pictures to distribute the MMFF entry \u201cGreen Bones\u201d as well as \u201cKMJS\u2019 Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie.\u201d GMA Pictures has a rich legacy of producing award-winning and commercial films which we look forward to bringing to as wide an audience as possible,\u201d said Sy.<\/p>\n
Also gracing the event were \u201cGreen Bones\u201d lead actors Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid.<\/p>\n
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Directed by Zig Dulay, \u201cGreen Bones\u201d is a gripping, inspirational drama that delves into the story of a man accused of murdering his sister and niece, and a relentless corrections officer driven by an unquenchable thirst for justice. It is GMA Network\u2019s official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee is also among the film\u2019s screenplay writers.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, \u201cKMJS\u2019 Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie\u201d is the movie spin-off of the annual Halloween special of \u201cKapuso Mo, Jessica Soho\u201d that features real-life horror-themed stories and episodes.<\/p>\n
Columbia Pictures, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, has released some of the biggest blockbusters of the past decade, including \u201cSpider-Man: No Way Home,\u201d Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,\u201d \u201cVenom,\u201d \u201cSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,\u201d and the recently released \u201cIt Ends With Us.\u201d In 2023, Columbia released \u201cInsidious: The Red Door\u201d which became the highest grossing film for that year and the biggest horror film of all time in the Philippines.<\/p>\n
Over the years, GMA Pictures has become a prominent player in the Philippine cinema landscape, captivating audiences locally and internationally. Some of its recent films include \u201cFirefly,\u201d \u201cThe Cheating Game,\u201d and the 2024 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry \u201cBalota,\u201d which was produced with GMA Entertainment Group.<\/p>\n