Batanes (Starring Ken Zhu of F4)

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By: Dinno Erece
Daily Insider

OPENING today ang Ignite Media and GMA Films movie na Batanes directed by Dave Hukom and Adolfo Alix Jr.

Last Monday, nagbi-gay ng special preview for the press ang pelikula with the main stars Ken Chu and Iza Calzado in attendance together with their co-stars Mike Tan, Coco Martin and Joem Bascon. What impressed us most in the movie were its technical aspect and the acting ability of the stars.

Napakaganda na nga ng probinsyang Batanes, mas pinaganda pa ng ci-nematography ni Ramoncito Rodoble, pati na rin ang production design ni Cyrus Khan. Pang-international talaga ang dating ng pelikula with the two main stars Ken, who is a member of the Taiwanese superstar group F4, and Iza who is about to break in Hollywood with her movie The Echo. Kaya pala ngayon pa lang ay napakarami nang foreign markets na nagkaka-interest sa pelikula.

Rated PG 13 ang Batanes.





By: Nitz Miralles

KASAMA ng press na nanood sa preview ng Batanes sina Iza Calzado at Ken Chu at bago ang screening ng movie, nagkaroon ng presscon.

Tinanong ang Taiwanese singer-actor ng kanyang talent fee. Ang sagot niya’y, “I really love the script, I gave a lot of discount.”

Ang nabasa namin sa Net, 3 million yuan ang TF niya at ang alam namin, he was paid in US dollars.

Binigyan ng PG-13 classification ng MTRCB ang movie, na ang ibig sabihin, puwedeng manood ang 13 years old basta may kasamang adult.

Biniro si Iza na dahil sa love scenes niya with Joem Bascon and Ken, kaya hindi ito nakakuha ng “GP” o general patronage.

Lalong gumanda ang pelikula sa mahusay na direksyon nina Adolf Alix Jr. at Dave Hukom, maganda ang production design, cinematograpy at magaling ang acting ng main cast.

Pati ang theme song na Pag-iisa ni Noel Cabangon ay nagpaganda sa pelikula.

Bago ang preview, kinilalang adoptive sons ang daughters ng Batanes sina Iza, Ken, Direk Adolf at Arleen Cuevas ni Basco Mayor Demy Narag.

Si Iza ay binigyan pa ng woman headdress called Bakud, at si Ken ay binigyan ng vest na Kanaye ang tawag.

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Iza, naghubad sa harap ni Ken!


(Rey Pumaloy)



HINDI nagpaawat si Iza Calzado na magpaka-daring sa piling ng F4 member na si Ken Chu, at ng baguhang actor na si Joem Bascon.

Sa napanood naming pelikula na Batanes, tila bumigay si Iza kay Ken, at pati na kay Joem Bascon.

Aba, umabot sa lima ang kissing scene ni Iza kina Ken at Joem. At hindi `yon basta-basta halikan lang, dahil sa tantiya ko ay nag-aapoy na halikan talaga `yon sa sobrang init.

Sa pagkakaalam ko, ngayon lang pumayag si Iza na makipaglaplapan nang husto sa harap ng kamera, at may kasama pang bed scene ‘yon.

Kunsabagay, honeymoon scene ‘yon nila ni Joem. Kaya hindi kataka-taka na maging maalab ang lampungan nila.

Aba, nakabukas ang kanilang mga labi, at palaban talaga sila sa isa’t isa. Sabi nga, para silang mga ibon na nagtutukaan talaga.

Sa kissing scene naman nina Iza at Ken, umaapoy rin sa sobrang init ang dalawa. Halatang-halata mo na may pagnanasa sila sa harap ng kamera.

At sabi ko nga, first time ring nagpa-sexy ni Iza. Sa bed scene nila nina Ken at Joem, pumayag siya na magpakita ng likod na tila hubad na hubad.

Sabi nga, ang laki ng tiwala ni Iza kay direk Adolf Alix at Dave Hukom.

Pero siyempre, hindi lang naman puro sex ang pinagtuunan ng Batanes, dahil ipinakita rin dito ang napakagandang lugar ng Batanes.

Sabi nga nila, may paraiso nga raw sa Pilipinas na puwedeng ipagmalaki sa buong mundo, at sa Batanes `yon matatagpuan.

At siyempre pa rin, isa pa sa dapat abangan sa Batanes ay ang mahusay na pag-arte ni Iza. Sabi nga, saktong-sakto ang pagkaka-atake ni Iza sa role niya.

Wala nga raw sinayang na eksena si Iza sa buong pelikula, dahil nagpamalas talaga siya ng kahusayan. Aba, parang acting nga raw nina Lolita Rodriguez, Charito Solis at Nora Aunor ang atake na ginawa ni Iza.

Ang Batanes ay prodyus ng Ignite Media, Inc at ng GMA Films. Kasama rin sa pelikula sina Daria Ramirez, Bembol Rocco, Coco Martin, Julio Diaz at Sid Lucero.

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Batanes Buzz
Article posted December 04, 2007



iGMA was there when the cast of Batanes invited the members of the media in an exclusive press screening at the Podium last Monday, December 3, 2007. Text by KC M. Abalos. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio.

Even the members of the media were excited to watch Batanes: Ang Pag-Ibig ay Walang Hangganan. In an exclusive screening for the press at the Podium last Monday, December 3, 2007, the entire cast as well as the producers and directors of the film answered questions regarding the creation of the much talked about movie.

Of course, the buzz centered around Asian Superstar Ken Chu and how he was signed on to play the role of a Taiwanese fisherman. Director Adolf Alix Jr. himself is still very much in awe at how it all worked out. “Arleen [Cuevas], our Line Producer, and I were searching for Taiwanese actors. One of Arleen’s friends from Hong Kong suggested we give the script to Ken directly. Out of our gut feel, Arlene sent the script directly to Ken.”

After a week they got a reply. Ken was not only willing to do the project. He was also excited about the script and even gave his input to make his character even more authentic.

Direk Adolf adds “He added insights on how the material can be truthful in terms of the Taiwanese character.”

The Pinoy press could not help themselves and asked the most important question of all. How much was the F4 member’s talent fee?

Ken himself gamely answered. “The only thing I can say is that because I really love the script, I gave a lot of discounts.” Then he gave his signature hearty laugh.

Turning Ivatan

Aside from the advanced screening of the film, another highlight of the event was the special citation given to Ken Chu and Iza Calzado by the province of Batanes.

The Mayor of Basco himself officially made the stars of the film the province’s adopted son and daughter. He gave Iza a vakul, the headdress worn by Ivatan women that helps protect them from the strong winds and rain that pass through the island. Meanwhile, Ken received a kanayi, a native vest worn by the men.

Both Ken and Iza were overwhelmed and eagerly donned their new native gear to the delight of the press.

Batanes: Ang Pag-Ibig ay Walang Hangganan will be shown in theaters on December 5 with a premiere night on December 4 at Trinoma Mall.

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Fall in Love with Batanes
Article posted December 05, 2007





Can love conquer differences in culture and language? Can one woman fight the mighty force of the sea? Can one place have so much beauty but also cause so much pain? These are the questions that are answered in the epic tale of love and loss in Batanes: Ang Pag-Ibig ay Walang Hangganan. Text by KC M Abalos. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio and Ignite Media.

In the paradise islands of Batanes, the sea is a jealous lover that demands respect and attention. She is powerful. She is temperamental. She is a force to be reckoned with. This is according to Rico, Joem Bascon’s character in the film. Pam, exceptionally played by the lovely Iza Calzado, finds out exactly what Rico meant when she goes head to head with the strength of the mighty sea.

But the sea is as generous as she is demanding. In the midst of her angry storm, Pam is given another chance to prove her mettle when she finds Kao, portrayed by Ken Chu. The film then takes on another significant turn.

Can two people from two different cultures, who do not even speak the same language, find it in themselves to fall in love once again?

Crossing Cultures

In a grand premiere night last December 4, 2007 at Trinoma Mall, people waited for hours to finally watch the much talked about film, Batanes. Fans lined the red carpet, eagerly waiting for a glimpse of the stars. People from as far as Cebu, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore clamored for tickets to watch this supposedly quiet little indie film.

iGMA was able to ask Ken and Iza if it was difficult to build a rapport between them, given the fact that they were technically marooned in a far off island for this project. This is the first time that the former F4 member got a chance to work with Filipinos.













Ken said "At first I thought there would be a gap. But after working with Iza, I found out that the way we try to communicate with each other, the things that we talked about basically, we’re the same."

And Iza replied by saying "What I feel is that most people are really the same. It doesn’t really depend what culture they’re from. Maybe in some small things lang, trivial things. Even with working with other foreigners, that’s what I realized we’re all the same."


GMA Films and Ignite Media are already under negotiations to distribute the film all across Asia. There are also plans of entering the movie in film festivals. According to Director Adolf Alix Jr. Ignite wanted to produce a movie that can cross over. And, time and again it has been proven that there is nothing like a good love story to cross the boundaries of language and culture.

The regular showing of Batanes: Ang Pag-Ibig ay Walang Hangganan will be on December 5.

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Pakikipaglaplapan ni Iza, may basbas ng non-showbiz BF
By: Gerry Ocampo
Hot Shots

IKINAGULAT ng entertainment press ang pagta-topless ni Iza Calzado sa Batanes with matching torrid kissing scene sa mapalad na Star Magic talent na si Joem Bascon.

Although justified naman ang mainit na love scene, paano kaya napapayag si Iza nina Direk Adolf Alix Jr. at Dave Hukom?

“Nang tanggapin ko ang Batanes, alam ko nang may kissing at love scenes ako with Ken Chu at Joem. Hindi ko lang alam kung paano gagawin,” say ng aktres sa press preview ng pelikula kamakailan.

“I trusted na lang Direk Adolf. Mas daring ’yung kissing at love scenes namin ni Joem kesa ’yung sa amin ni Ken,” dagdag pa ni Iza.

Natiyempuhan naman namin si Joem sa looby ng Podium cinema na medyo tensed. Kinakabahan daw siya sa magiging comment ng mga reporter.

Tinanong namin ito kung paano pinaghandaan ang siguradong pag-uusapan nilang romansahan ni Iza sa Batanes.

“Mabuti na lang at napakabait ni Iza.Tinuruan niya ako ng dapat gawin para hindi lumabas na masagwa ang eksena. Nag-bonding muna kami ng isang araw para maiwasan ang pagkailang sa isa’t isa bago kinunan ang bed scene,” sagot ni Joem.

Inamin din niyang tinablan siya sa naturang bed scene dahil tao lang siya’t napakaganda raw ni Iza.

Samantala, ipinaalam naman pala ng aktres sa non-showbiz BF ang pagpapaka-daring sa naturang joint venture ng GMA Films at Ignite Media, Inc.

Although nagulat, naunawaan naman daw siya nito’t nagsabing, “Alam kong hindi mo gagawin ’yung eksena kung hindi talaga maganda ang movie.”

Palabas na nga pala ngayon ang Batanes sa mga sinehan.

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ABS-CBN talent maganda ang exposure sa GMA film
SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio
Thursday, December 6, 2007

Isang napaka-gandang oportunidad ang naka*mit ng ABS-CBN talent na si Joem Bascon sa isang pelikula na kino-prodyus ng GMA Films sa Ignite Media, Inc. na pinamagatang Batanes.

Isa si Joem sa dalawang bida at kapareha ni Iza Calzado sa movie na dinirek nina Dave Hukom at Adolf Alix, Jr. Ang isa pa ay ang ang Asian heartthrob na si Ken Chu ng pamosong grupong F4.

Namatay nga lamang si Joem sa kalahatian ng movie kung kaya pumasok ang character ng Taiwa*nese actor na kasama ni Iza ay pormal na inampon na ng Batanes.

Nakakalimang balik na si Ken sa bansa, dahilan para maging relax na siya sa piling ng mga Pinoy.

Ang Batanes ay hindi isang travelogue kahit pa nagpapakita ito ng kagandahan ng lugar. Ito ay isang love story ng dalawang tao na may magkaibang lahi at namulaklak sa isang napaka-gandang lugar.

Bahagi rin ng pelikula sina Daria Ramirez, Bembol Roco, Coco Martin, Mike Tan, Glaiza de Castro at marami pang iba.

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Timing
Rowena Agilada

KEN Chu and Iza Calzado were officially proclaimed adopted son and daughter of Batanes, respectively, sa isang short ceremony sa presscon cum special press screening ng "Batanes" sa Podium cinema. Present were Governor Telesforo Castillejos, Congressman Carlos Diasnes and Mayor Demi Narag na nagbigay ng official testimonial at token sa dalawang stars ng movie, sa dalawang direktor nito na sina Adolf Alix at Dave Hukom at sa producer na si Arleen Cuevas.



Binigyan si Ken ng native vest (kanaye) na isinusuot ng mga Ivatan at headdress (vakud) naman ang kay Iza. Sabi ni Ken, na-in love siya sa Batanes at parang paraiso ito sa kanya kaya plano niyang bumili ng lote roon. Fifth time na niyang magpunta sa Pilipinas. Ang favorite niyang kainin? Camote cue!

Ka-in love, in love naman talaga ang Batanes na backdrop ng movie. Breathtaking scenery at ang ganda-ganda ng lugar na bumagay sa beautiful love story na nabuo kina Ken at Iza. If only for that, kaaya-ayang panoorin ang "Batanes" na magkakaroon din ng international screening.

Isang Chinese distributor ang interesadong ipalabas ang pelikula sa China. May iba pang distributors na nagnanais maipalabas ang "Batanes" sa kanilang respective countries.

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Due to Iza-Ken Chu love scene, ‘Batanes’ gets PG-13



Kaye Villagomez

The Movie and Television Ratings and Classification Board (MTRCB) stamped "Batanes" a PG–13 rating instead of the expected General Patronage due to love scenes involving Iza Calzado and Taiwanese star Ken Chu.


Iza was a little shocked to learn that those little scenes where she showed some skin may have caused the rating. "Likod lang naman yung nakita sa akin," she said.



During the press preview of the movie on Monday however, it was clearly established that the bed scenes involving Iza and Ken and Iza and her husband in the movie played by Joem Bascon were imperatives to the love story.

Set in the paradise of Batanes, the movie centers on the love that conquered not only racial gaps and language barriers but also the baggage the lovers were loaded with. Both Iza and Ken’s characters were reeling over a lost love in the movie when they chanced upon each other in the captivating but sometimes storm–vicious island.


Ken offered to lower his talent fee

In simple English, the former F4 boy band member disclosed to the media that his talent fee was "very much discounted" because he "fell in love with the script" when it was sent to him.

But Ken was in for a bigger surprise when he went to the Philippines to shoot the movie. "I found out that Batanes was worth falling for. It’s like the last Paradise on earth."

Both Ken and Iza denied earlier rumors that they did not get along on the set allegedly because Iza did not know how big a star Ken is in Taiwan. "I know very well who he is and how famous he is," explained Iza.

"On the contrary, we got along very well that we were teasing Ken, ‘Pinoy ka naman eh!’ He was very Filipino in terms of character." Then Iza turned to Ken saying, "Well, I don’t suppose everyone in Taiwan is very much like you but as far as I can recall about working with people with other nationalities, they are all pretty much the same."

Iza, of course, has been gaining international recognition having starred in the Singapore-based "Mona" and having shot the Hollywood version of "Sigaw" recently.

The GMA Films and Ignite productions teams also felt the same toward Ken, whom GMA producers call a "Kapuso."

Ken knew learned about the role through a friend of one of the producers. Insiders to "Batanes" recalled, "We were searching for a Taiwanese actor for the job and a friend knew a friend of Ken so we sent the script hoping he will like it."

But he did not only agreed to it, said Ken, the entire movie–making process even interested in owning a land in Batanes. Considering that he cannot own properties in the country because he is not a citizen, he might just be closer to it because Ken was just proclaimed adopted son of Batanes. Iza was likewise recognized as the island’s adopted daughter.

Ken, along with his former F4 bandmates are also planning to reunite and will come up with an album early 2008 under a new name.


Batanes goes international

Meanwhile, GMA Films first fell in love with the story, which they initially thought was and unlikely product from GMA Films. The network’s Joey Abacan told the media on Monday’s preview at the Podium, "GMA is not used to doing projects like this one but it was too irresistible to pass off."

As early as now, the visual poetry that’s "Batanes" is also being pushed to compete in international film festivals. The movie directed by Adolf Alix and Dave Hukom started regular theater run yesterday. "Batanes" also stars Bembol Roco, Daria Ramirez, Sid Lucero, Mike Tan, Joem Bascon, Coco Martin, Glaiza de Castro and Julio Diaz.

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Saw this kanina! Very nice!

Ang ganda ng Batanes-- nice beaches, houses and serene surroundings.

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Originally Posted by fuser

SCENE: Boring at medyo mabagal ang mga eksena ng Batanes. Hindi masyadong irerekomenda ng Seen/Scene sa mga moviegoer na panoorin ang pelikula nina Iza Calzado at Ken Chu o Zhu. Bawal sa PSG ang magsinungaling. Sinasabi nila kung pangit o maganda ang pelikula.

Napanuod ko na yung movie and siya, didn't find it boring. Subtle kasi talaga pero yun for me ang ikinaganda niya. Galing ni Iza dito, and may chemitsry sila ni Ken

[orangersey]

One of this year's bests. Kudos to the directors, to the production staff and to the actors of the movie!

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musta ang Kita

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^^malamang mababa.. katapat nya golden compass e..

golden compass kami this saturday over batanes..

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Beyond the Sea
by Philbert Ortiz Dy
posted on Thursday December 6, 2007

Beyond the Sea Batanes is lavishly produced, wonderfully shot, and more than competently acted. A few foibles in the script department threaten to make it all fall apart, but it manages to keep it together long enough to make it work.

Pam is a stressed-out city dweller who crosses paths with Rico. They fall in love. Rico brings her to his hometown of Batanes, where he shares with her his love for the sea. One day, Rico doesn’t come back from fishing. A year later, Pam is still mourning for Rico, and she’s developed resentment for the sea. That’s when Kao, a Taiwanese fisherman, suddenly enters her life.

It’s all a little hard to summarize, but basically, it’s about Pam’s relationship with the sea. The sea in this film is a living, breathing character, prone to anger yet unyieldingly generous when it wants to be. It’s an interesting conceit, and it mostly works, mainly because of some truly excellent filmmaking.

There is real skill behind the camera here. Batanes’ wild land and seascape make for some dramatic imagery, and this film doesn’t waste a frame. There are some truly gorgeous frames in this film, and they help create a personality for the island and the sea that surrounds it. It feels like a lot of thought was put into every shot, and as such, the camera moves with grace and purpose.

But it isn’t all good. The script is really clunky at times, especially when trying to establish changes in people. The entire beginning sequence serves to show us how Pam and Rico meet, but not how they fell in love, or how Pam came to decide to go to Batanes. That seems like a pretty important thing to establish, story-wise. Without it, the emotions just aren’t as strong as they could be. The reliance on voice-over really weakens it as well.

And then there are the subtitles. The film features Tagalog, some Mandarin, some Ivatan, and some English, and strangely, the entire film is subtitled in English. It’s a little jarring, and definitely a strange choice. One can understand the need for some subtitles, but it weakens the experience, and actually muddles one of the film’s major themes.

Still, those don’t take too much away from the filmmaking. On the acting side of things, it’s generally pretty good. Iza Calzado is fantastic from beginning to end. There is a physical aspect to her character development that is simply amazing to watch. Ken Zhu is okay, and mostly gets the point across. The supporting cast is really strong, and they really prop up the leads.

In the end, it’s really the filmmaking the holds up. There are weaknesses to this film, but it’s almost hard to notice them sometimes, when it offers up poignant little scenes coupled with powerful images. It’s almost enough to see that level of skill and care put into every frame.

My Rating: 3.5/5

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di naman kumita! wahaha.. samantalang ang ONE MORE CHANCE, 180million+! wahhhh..

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Grabe ang Ganda ng Batanes

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Originally Posted by jeff0117

di naman kumita! wahaha.. samantalang ang ONE MORE CHANCE, 180million+! wahhhh..

It's so expected. Hindi naman mahilig ang mga Pinoy sa magagandang pelikula eh.

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Originally Posted by jeff0117

di naman kumita! wahaha.. samantalang ang ONE MORE CHANCE, 180million+! wahhhh..

yeah, ang mga ganitong klaseng tao ang dahilan kung bakit hindi na tumuloy-tuloy ang pag unlad ng industriya ng pelikula sa pilipinas. filipinos should learn how to applaud and appreciate the considerable efforts that are put forth in productions like 'batanes'. the people behind batanes are obviously trying their best to elevate the state of the filipino film by producing a material that has both substance and beauty. why laugh at and ridicule those people who are trying their best to breathe new life into philippine cinema??? ikaw ba may nagawa ka na, na-icontribute bukod sa mag post ng mga messages katulad nyang ipi-nost mo? these new producers should be encouraged, not crucified by such a comment. such cinematic efforts, wether mainstream or independent should be commended para gumawa pa sila ng mas maraming quality films, so we audiences won't get stuck with the stereotype, trite, shallow materials that other big studios keep on feeding us. shame on you.

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Originally Posted by swe3tcrystal

SCENE: Boring at medyo mabagal ang mga eksena ng Batanes. Hindi masyadong irerekomenda ng Seen/Scene sa mga moviegoer na panoorin ang pelikula nina Iza Calzado at Ken Chu o Zhu. Bawal sa PSG ang magsinungaling. Sinasabi nila kung pangit o maganda ang pelikula.

- Agree ako dito. Kagabi nanood ako ng premier night sa trinoma. Kung gusto nyo lang makita ang ganda ng view ng Batanes. panoorin nyo ito. At kung curious lang kayo sa papel ni Ken Chu dito at isa kayong avid fan, panoorin nyo ito. Sana lang kumita ang pelikulang ito. Yun lang po ang masasabi ko.

i've seen 'batanes' and i didnt' find it boring or mabagal. i like that the movie is very introspective -- i think the filmakers meant the material to be so. also, the simplicity and subtlety of the movie is what makes it powerful in the end. paminsan-minsan naman it would be nice to watch a movie that would not only entertain and make you feel good, but would also make you reflect about life as well. puro na lang kasi tayo aksyon, kababawan and kakiligan lang most of the time. i guess it just takes some intelligence and insight
to appreciate a movie like 'batanes'. peace!

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maganda ang batanes. wala bang CEB rating?

[ZHU_F4LIFE]

GOOD MORNING ….PLEASE WATCH BATANES….ANG PAG-IBIG AY WALANG HANGGAN……….NOW SHOWING IN ALL CINEMAS…..STARRING IZA CALZADO AND KEN ZHU(F4 MEMBER-METEOR GARDEN AND METEOR RAIN AND SKY OF LOVE)….THANK YOU SO MUCH PO………..



i SPEAK:
I have seen the film already and I dare say that "Batanes" is one of the best films of the year! Cinematography is perfect. The music is outstanding. And the ensemble acting is great!
People who say that the Filipino film industry is dead should watch "Batanes" and support this worthy effort in making sense despite the Third World filmmaking limitations!
Ken Chu returns to Manila
Entertainment i Speak Noel Ferrer


“Ang bait niya, feeling niya at home siya dito at saka gustong-gusto niya yung lugar. Sabi niya he’s having so much fun.” He is really a good person, he really feels at home here and he really likes the place. He said he's having so much fun."(IZA ON KEN)

Co-star Glaiza de Castro agrees: “He’s cool. I only used to watch him on ‘Meteor Garden,’ but now I got to act with him. I never imagined he’s that approachable.”



“I fell in love with the place and with the people,” said Ken Chu before the press screening at one of the two screens at The Podium.
Credit: jten @ onlyf4.proboards48.com

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Credit: simple of kenforever

Bandera
Thursday- December 6, 2007
Entertainment Section
by Ervin Santiago

Iza Calzado grabeng humalik!

Medyo nakaka-shock din ang halikan at love scene ni Iza Calzado sa dalawang leading men niya sa pelikulang "Batanes" na sina Ken Chu ng F4 at ang baguhang actor na si Joem Bascon.

First time kasi naming napanood si Iza sa ganu'ng maseselang eksena kaya nagulat kami nu'ng mapanood namain ito sa "Batanes" na ipinrodyus ng GMA Films at Ignite Media Inc. na showing na nga ngayon.

Marami nga ang nagsasabi na ang suwerte-suwerte ni Joem dahil pumayag si Iza na makipaglaplapan at makipagromansahan sa kanya sa movie. Pero sabi ng mga badaing at mga fans ng F4, super lucky din daw si Iza dahil nakahalikan at nakaromansahan din niya si Ken na matagal na nilang pantasya.

Naku, for sure, isa ito sa magiging dahilang kung bakit pipilahan ng mga Pinoy ang "Batanes". Pero in fairness ha, ang ganda-ganda ng movie, lalo na ang mga lugar sa Batanes Island kung saan kinunan ang halos kabuuan ng pelikula.

Hindi lang kayo sa istorya mai-in-love, hindi lang sa mga maiinit na eksena nina Iza at Ken kayo mawiwindang, kundi pati na rin sa napakagandang isla ng Batanes.

Sabi nga ng iba pang nakapanood ng "Batanes", nakasisiguro silang hindi lang sa Pilipinas hahataw ang movie kundi pati na rin sa international market. In fact, ngayon pa lang ay inaayos na ng GMA Films at Ignite Media ang pagpapalabas ng "Batanes" sa iba't ibang bahagi ng mundo.

Kaya kung type n'yong ma-in-love ulit at kung gusto n'yong malibot ang Batanes kahit hindi muna kayo magpunta doon, go and watch na kayo ng "Batanes" na idinirek ni Adolf Alix, Jr. dahil sigurado kaming hindi n'yo pagsisihan ito OK?

By the way, alam n'yo bang puwede nang tawaging Pinoy si Ken Chu dahil adopted son na nga siya ng Batanes Island. Inihayag ni Gov. Telesforo Castillejos, Rep. Carlos Diasnes at ni Mayor Demi Narag na legal na nilang inampon si Ken bilang anak ng Batanes. Bukod kay Ken, adopted daughter na rin si Iza ng nasabing isla, along with direk Adolf Alix and their producer Dave Hukom.

At dahil dito, puwedeng-puwede na ngang bumili ng property si Ken sa Batanes Island and this early, nabatid namin na nagpapahanap na raw ang F4 member ng magandang lugar doon para bilhin at patayuan ng sarili niyang vacation house.
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Originally Posted by zmph

i've seen 'batanes' and i didnt' find it boring or mabagal. i like that the movie is very introspective -- i think the filmakers meant the material to be so. also, the simplicity and subtlety of the movie is what makes it powerful in the end. paminsan-minsan naman it would be nice to watch a movie that would not only entertain and make you feel good, but would also make you reflect about life as well. puro na lang kasi tayo aksyon, kababawan and kakiligan lang most of the time. i guess it just takes some intelligence and insight
to appreciate a movie like 'batanes'. peace!

yeah i agree BATANES!is an excellent movie di lang dahil ky ken...pasalamat ako ky ken kc nakita ko ang tunay na ganda ng pilipinas at galing pinoy.if you want a different type of feeling while watching a movie...yung tipong haertwarming talaga at the same time may depth ma-gugustuhan mo ang batanes.kc napaka-relax lang din ng movie.yun ang word relaxing.kahit indie film *** di mabigat ang dating.at ang ganda pa ng lugar makikita mo talaga sa movie yung ganda ng batanes.kung sanay ka sa bakbakan.habulan.super pa-cute na kiligan.o dirty jokes.BATANES IS NOT FOR YOU.pero if u want a sweet.serious.heartwarming wd a message GO AND WATCH BATANES.great film.great actors.great cinematography.proudly pinoy made pa.