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Piolo Pascual’s ‘Mallari’ is first Warner Bros. Pictures’ PH film release

Rhea Manila Santos

<p>Piolo Pascual’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) horror film entry this year made history as the first-ever mainstream Filipino film to be distributed by Warner Bros. in the Philippines. </p><p>The partnership was sealed last Saturday, November 25, during the contract signing between Mentorque Productions president John Bryan Diamante and Warner Bros Inc., Director for Distribution Rico Gonzales.</p><p>Present were the cast members of <em>Mallari</em> led by Piolo Pascual, Janella Salvador, Elisse Joson, Gloria Diaz, and newcomer Ron Angeles during the <em>Mallari</em> partnership launch and trailer drop at Okada Manila in Pasay City over the weekend. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0EFmQGP1IH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A474942.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A16517.399999976158%2C%22le%22%3A16550.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/27/piolo-pascual-claims-2023-as-one-of-his-busiest-years-in-showbiz-849"><strong>READ: Piolo Pascual claims 2023 as one of his busiest years in showbiz</strong></a></div><p>As the star of the much-awaited film, Piolo said he is very much aware of the importance of the partnership between Mentorque and Warner Bros. </p><p>“When I saw the logo of Warner Bros. in the opening credits, I was like, ‘Pwede pala. Posible pala. So I’m really excited to be given this chance to showcase Philippine cinema and have Warner Bros. as a partner, not just here but to be shown abroad, malaking responsibility &#x27;yun,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;It’s not just an honor because it’s a privilege to be able to be part of something this big and to be backed by Warner Bros. Kasi siyempre brand mo &#x27;yan eh. It gives a certain sense of international brand to it. So, we’re really excited and all by this partnership,&quot; he added.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0EYmBBPgby/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A475958.89999997616%2C%22ls%22%3A16517.399999976158%2C%22le%22%3A16550.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/4/28/piolo-pascual-plays-a-serial-killer-priest-in-the-new-film-mallari-1731"><strong>READ: Piolo Pascual plays a serial killer-priest in the new film ‘Mallari’<br/></strong></a></div><p>Mentorque president John Brian Diamante shared how the negotiation process between his company and the major international distribution company came to be.</p><p>“The stars actually just aligned. We were really looking for a distributor and Warner was also looking for a partner dito sa Pilipinas. It wasn’t easy (laughs). Warner had to visit the set. We had to present the movie to them and sobrang rigorous ng legalities. Siyempre they have an international standard that we had to meet as Mentorque Productions and the film itself,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;I think we were able to fulfill all of that kaya andito tayo ngayon. &#x27;Yung pakiramdam namin actually nung nag-umpisa kami mag-present sa kanila, talagang kabado kami up to the last minute kasi we really had to work out every detail para maisakatuparan yung partnership namin with Warner Bros.,&quot; he added. </p><p><em>Mallari</em> tells the chilling tale of Fr. Juan Severino Mallari, a Magalang, Pampanga parish priest executed in the 1800s for committing 57 heinous murders, cementing his status as the Philippines&#x27; lone recorded serial killer. </p><p>In the film, Piolo plays three different roles. It presented a different kind of challenge for the seasoned actor. </p><p>“Actually, I was coming from a month-long vacation because I had to really prep myself for the movie. So, I read the script and upon arriving the next day, shooting na kami. And that’s the only time I found out I had an acting coach. Meaning, all the timelines had to be taken every shooting day,&quot; Piolo said. </p><p>&quot;So, my director was very specific. He knew what he wanted, and he would tell my acting coach and before every scene, we’d study it, we’d backtrack, and meron kaming anchor for each character. It was really hard, but it was a blessing because it worked to our advantage because the vision was there,” he added. </p><p><em>Mallari</em> stars Piolo Pascual, JC Santos, Elisse Joson, Janella Salvador, and Ms. Gloria Diaz, with the special participation of Ms. Mylene Dizon. </p><p>Directed by Derick Cabrido. Available in cinemas starting December 25 as an official entry to the 2023 (MMFF).</p>

<p>Mentorque Productions’ MMFF film entry “Mallari” starring Piolo Pascual officially sealed a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Inc. last November 25.</p>

Mentorque Productions’ MMFF film entry “Mallari” starring Piolo Pascual officially sealed a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Inc. last November 25.