'Mission: Impossible' 4 Energizes Holiday Box Office With Robust $46.2M

'Mission: Impossible' Energizes Holiday Box Office With Robust $46.2M

X Factor USA Winner Melanie Amaro in the Same League as Josh Krajcik & Chris Rene in SSV Star Value Ratings (Repost)

The winner in the first season of The X Factor USA has just been announced- and it turns out that most of the American viewers voted for Melanie Amaro over Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene. In the tightly-fought three-corned battle of singers, Melanie's supporters including her fellow church members back home proved to be the more dedicated texters and tweeters that eventually pushed her on top of the vote rankings.

Simon Cowell must be beaming proud for his latest talent find and righfully so. Indeed, Melanie showed her vocal prowess, despite her young age, is way above ready to capture audiences throughout America and worldwide.

So our congratulations goes to Mr. Cowell, producer of The X Factor and to Melanie for this $M5 feat.

That said, SSV maintains its Star Value Ranking for each of the three (former) contestants; Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene.

In our final star value rating, the trio scored an almost even score to land them all within the "Seasoned Star" league. However, in our rating system, it is Chris Rene who comes up with the slightest of star value score advantage over voting winner Melanie and more distinct artist Josh Krajcik.

And despite the results of the voting in the show, SSV is publishing their star value scores as is, not to challenge or downplay the victory of Melanie and Simon for that matter but to further test the strenght and scope and reliability of our Star Value Rating System.

Because everyone in the know would agree, the genuie battle for Star Value had only just begun for Melanie, Josh and Chris.

SSV wishes the trio well as they navigate their individual professional singing careers amidst the much tighter competition outside of the X Factor stage.

And we offer our Star Value Rating System to these artists as an added aid to their accomplishing that journey and becoming that star that Melanie, Josh and Chris are meant to be.

But how exactly does the star value rating system help the artist or producer for the matter?

It provides, among other things, an objective look at where the artist is at the moment, career-wise, and where the artist could be headed.

Taking the results above as an example, our Star Value Rating System suggests that while the three are almost evenly situated- all are within the "Seasoned Star" league and all three have enough talent and opporrtunities in their way to make it in the music industry as individual artists, it is Chris Rene who is poised to reach "Top Star" level quite faster than Melanie or Josh would.

A solid measure of this view would be the comparitive sales of the albums of Melanie, Josh and Chris (if and when all three come up with an album).

Excluding other factors such as date of release and quality of songs among others, as far as their current star value scores are concerned, the star value scores suggests that that Chris Rene will make more album sales than the two. That is, IF Chris Rene remains in his elements and continues to grow as an artist and as a performer, then he is set to reach his star quite faster than his two opponents in the show.

And that is the bigger challenge. 

Star Value Analysis (Box-Office) 2011: Tom Cruise Movie, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4, Set to Beat Boxofficemojo Forecast, Hollywood Experts' Early Sentiments

Image capture of @SuperStarValue box-office analysis for MI4: Ghost Protocol starring Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is looking like he is set to prove his detractors wrong (and SSV correct) and show Hollywood and the world that he has NOT lost his Star Value- and SuperStarvalue is proud to say we saw it coming despite what Hollywood experts have been saying prior to the opening of Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol.

Noted box-office tracking website, www.boxofficemojo.com predicted a $M125 US box-office gross for Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol in its holiday forecast but after applying our star value system to the film, we tweeted a more positive forecast of $175M minimum US domestic gross for the Tom Cruise movie.

As SSV investigated deeper into the issue of the MI4 box-office potential, it became clear that the general sentiment of Hollywood players and experts for this franchise has been on the negative since last year, what with news of Tom Cruise needing to agree to a pay-cut in order to continue headlining the film and the producers' decision to move on its playdate- even giving way to the Sherlock Holmes movie of Robert Downey, Jr and Jude Law .

But now that the early figures are in, from its limited release in the US (with boxofficemojo now calling it the 'highest grossing limited release of all time!) and its wider release overseas, it seems more likely that Tom Cruise has maintained/regained his star value with MI4 and in effect, proving that the SuperStarValue Analysis & Rating System works- even for Hollywood superstars and Hollywood mega-productions.

So whether you are a (Hollywood) Star or a (Hollywood) Producer of a Star, we have become more comfortable to ask- Do you Know your Star Value? Where is Your Star in the SSV Star Value Cycle? Email superstarvalue@yahoo.com for your queries on our Star Value services.

Because in the business of showbusiness, as in life, and moreso in Hollywood, it really Pays to Know Your Value!

SSV Star Value Box-Office Forecast $M175 (minimum / US domestic)
boxofficemojo box-office gross forecast $M125 (US domestic)

note: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol image poster owned by producers. No copyright infringement intended

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SSV Poll: For a Reality/Talent Show feat Ms Nora Aunor, What Type of Role/Participation Best Fits the Superstar?

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"Ang Babae sa Septic Tank", screened in Hollywood and "it was received very well" - Eugene Domingo

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Gov’t support, lots of money needed to get an Oscar nod

Gov’t support, lots of money needed to get an Oscar nod

What's NEXT for Superstar Ms Nora Aunor? Talent/Reality Show(?)

"...bago gawin ni Guy ang drama antho­logy sa TV5, uupo muna siyang judge sa isang talent search ng network at dahil singer siya, baka singing search ito..."

As a creative, I am personally excited for this kind of show for the Superstar. I believe it's in the right direction.

IF this talent/reality show pushes through, what are your SUGGESTIONS on how it could be more UNIQUE, ENGAGING and ENTERTAINING compared to past and present talent/reality shows?

PAANO maiiba at magiging mas exciting ang talent/reality show na tampok si Ms Nora Aunor?

Nora Aunor to Judge a Talent Show on TV5 

Indie or Mainstream? What Type of Film Should Ms Nora Aunor Do Next?

INDEPENDENT FILM or MAINSTREAM FILM for Ms Nora Aunor?

this is a "chicken or egg" situation- ano/sino ba ang mauuna? ang major movie from a major film outfit (regal/viva/gma/star) + NETWORK support o isang independent film-na DAPAT ay PROMOTED at RELEASED ng again, major film outfit + NETWORK support?

as an Arts Management/Pop Media Strategist who has been studying the film and television market for several years now, i'm quite confident to say na truth be told- NAGHIHINTAY ang mga major film productions ng PROOF na KIKITA ang pelikula- kahit sino pa ang bida (nora, vilma, sharon, piolo, juday, etc...) but most specifically in the case of Ms Nora Aunor, NAGHIHINTAY talaga sila ng PROOF na KIKITA, hindi lang ang kanyang COMEBACK FILM kundi maging ang kanyang SUCCEEDING FILMS.

one cannot and should not fault the film producers because a decent mainstream film costs at least 20Mphp- malaking pera however one sees it.

so SAAN makakakuha ng PROOF ang mga MAJOR FILM OUTFITS na kikita ang MGA movies- if ever?

dito PWEDENG PUMASOK ANG LOGIC in producing/starring in INDEPENDENT FILMS. independent films are produced at, let's say, 1/4 the COST of a mainstream film. so BUSINESS-WISE, mas madaling MA-RECOVER ang investment.

but MORE IMPORTANTLY, independent films- KUNG NAGAWA NANG MAHUSAY not only in terms of ART but also kung nagawang 'INDEPENDENT BUT COMMERCIALLY VIABLE'- sobrang laking tulong nito sa LAHAT ng involved- from producers to stars.

May mga INDEPENDENTLY-PRODUCED FILMS na hindi lang pang-award kundi COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL pa, like 'Here Comes the Bride', 'Kimi Dora' 'Zombadings', 'Ang Babae sa Septic Tank'-

Comparatively, KOKONTI LANG ang commercially successful independent films BUT it CAN HAPPEN.

Given the RIGHT PROJECT.
Given the RIGHT PROMOTIONS.
Kahit independent film- PWEDENG MAG-100MPhp sa box-office, making it an UNQUESTIONABLE COMMERCIAL HIT.

At kung si Ms Nora Aunor ang bida sa independent film- almost no question na sa high quality of acting, at the very least. Mas madali pang i-market at ILABAN sa mga INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS ang isang independent film kesa sa isang all-out commercial mainstream movie. I'm also speaking, NOT as a fan of Ms Nora Aunor but from my experience as Promo Head of Cinemanila International Film Festival some years ago.

So back to the question- dapat ba indie o mainstream ang gawin ni ate Guy?

I dont think THAT is the correct question to ask.
The FIRST question to ask is- WHAT is the project all about?
Maganda ba? Unique ba? Kikita ba?

If I were to strategize for ate Guy, the goal as per her comeback should be: Kahit independent o mainstream pa ang pelikula, ang importante, the film not only showcases her artistry to the world but also brings the PAYING PUBLIC- not just the fans- sa loob ng mga sinehan to watch her.

Nagawa yan nina Ms Eugene Domingo, Angelica Panganiban, Mart Escudero.
Mas lalong magagawa yan, at DAPAT MAGAWAG YAN ng "Superstar Team" because Ms Nora Aunor deserves nothing less.

RIGHT PROJECT.
RIGHT PROMOTIONS.
Kahit independent film- PWEDENG MAG-100MPhp sa box-office.

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Before Her Youtube Debut, Charice Was Once Refused Audition For Not Having "the Celebrity Look..."

Fast-rising global music star Charice is proving to be a much bigger star in Japan, what with her 2nd international album 'Infinity' debuting in Tokyo rather than in Hollywood and immediately entering the top of the iTunes-Japan charts.

But as she reveals to Rolling Stone-Japan in her video interview, it took quite a lot of challenges before she finally got the acceptance and the love that she's been getting from music fans everywhere. There was even a time, Charice recalls, she was flat out refused even of just an audition because, back then, people thought she didn't have "the looks..."



Rolling Stone - Japan site

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Nora Aunor tapped to deliver inspirational talk to teachers | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online

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TV5's VP and creative head Perci Intalan gives lowdown on big stars transferring to the Kapatid network | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz

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KRIS AQUINO is Top Celebrity Endorser of 2011

KRIS AQUINO is Top Celebrity Endorser of 2011

CHARICE 2nd Album, Infinity, Debuts @ #10 in iTunes Japan Chart!

UPDATE: CHARICE's 'Infinity' album RISES from #10 to #4 in iTunes Overall Album Chart -Japan! 'Infinity' is #1 in the more specific Pop Album Chart category while "LOUDER," a track from the same album is @ #7 in the Pop Songs Chart. Japanese music fans clearly love this Asian pop sweetheart, Charice!

iTunes Overall Album Chart - Japan

Japan

1. UP
   Def Tech
   
2. DocumentaLy
   サカナクション
3. musium
   スキマスイッチ
4. Infinity
   Charice
5. Biophilia
   Björk
6. Tama Tama
   高木正勝
7. Niyodo
   高木正勝
8. STEP
   KARA
9. Luv Songs
   Che'Nelle
10. TONE
    東方神起 

Pop Album Chart- Japan

Japan

1. Infinity
   Charice
   
2. STEP
   KARA
3. Luv Songs
   Che'Nelle
4. TONE
   東方神起
5. Future History
   ジェイソン・デルーロ
6. Born This Way (Japan Special Edition Version)
   Lady GaGa
7. GIRLS' GENERATION
   少女時代
8. NOLZA
   2NE1
9. Come Away With Me
   Norah Jones
10. Bo Peep Bo Peep
    T-ARA

Pop Song Chart - Japan

Japan

1. Bo Peep Bo Peep (Japanese Ver.)
   T-ARA
   
2. STEP
   KARA
3. Baby I Love U (English Ver.)
   Che'Nelle
4. We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
   Rihanna
5. B.U.T(BE-AU-TY)
   東方神起
6. The Edge of Glory
   Lady GaGa
7. Louder
   Charice
8. LOVE ME ! ~あなたのせいで狂いそう
   T-ARA
9. Born This Way
   Lady GaGa
10. Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)
    Maroon 5

INFINITY, Charice's second overseas album landed #10 in the iTunes Japan music chart. This feat clearly shows that Philippines' fastest rising international music star has indeed widened her audience beyond the US and other western markets. The Japanese music market is considered to be the most lucrative outside Hollywood.

Congratulations, Charice!

Infinity Album Cover

Here's the link to the iTunes chart list: iTunes Top 10 albums

Japan

1. UP
   Def Tech
   
2. DocumentaLy
   サカナクション
3. Biophilia
   Björk
4. STEP
   KARA
5. musium
   スキマスイッチ
6. Luv Songs
   Che'Nelle
7. Niyodo
   高木正勝
8. Tama Tama
   高木正勝
9. TONE
   東方神起
10. Infinity
    Charice

In the iTunes Pop Album Chart, Infinity debuts a solid #4

Japan

1. STEP
   KARA
   
2. Luv Songs
   Che'Nelle
3. TONE
   東方神起
4. Infinity
   Charice
5. Future History
   ジェイソン・デルーロ
6. Born This Way (Japan Special Edition Version)
   Lady GaGa
7. NOLZA
   2NE1
8. オアシス
   ハナレグミ
9. Come Away With Me
   Norah Jones
10. In Heaven
    JYJ

‘I didn’t have a childhood,’ said drugged Michael Jackson

‘I didn’t have a childhood,’ said drugged Michael Jackson

Sa Ngalan ng Ina blog featured in online paper

Sa Ngalan ng Ina blog featured in intl online paper

Nora Aunor Reconnects with the 'Masa' (Common People) in Wil Time Big Time

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"Sa Ngalan ng Ina" - A Masterclass in Filmmaking Excellence via Philippine Primetime Television

View Sa Ngalan Ng Ina Viewers Worldwide in a larger map


Day 16 TUNE IN EARLY
Schedule May Vary Without Prior Notice

"Sa Ngalan ng Ina" Trailer 

FB SNNI Fan Page Testimonials v3

UPDATE3
"Sa Ngalan Ng Ina" is a rare Masterclass in the Art of Acting and Filmmaking on Philippine television, SSV contends from the start of airing. We encouraged actors, from the aspirants to the most veteran, to view the series as a virtual seminar/training/workshop that could only benefit the most open and gifted talents.

But for the selected stars who were cast in the series, the actual experience of working with two of the Philippines' most world-renowned film artists, director Mario O'Hara and thespian Nora Aunor, in one drama series is indeed nothing less than a prized opportunity that may be long in coming next time.

So as the "television event-cum-masterclass" comes to an end, SSV recognizes the stars who truly evolved as finer actors right the most discriminating viewers' eyes- and that is You- public viewers and public critics of "Sa Ngalan Ng Ina."

One important note. SSV has concluded that it is only proper to exclude from the list of nominees THE Master Thespian herself, Ms Nora Aunor. Afterall, it is on her level of excellence that this 'Masterclass' measures the rest.

Masterclass Award: Best Performance / Male Rising Star 

Masterclass Award: Best Performance / Female Rising Star 

UPDATE2 Unenlightened detractors of TV 5's ground-breaking drama "Sa Ngalan Ng Ina" could use the wider perspective of Hollywood insiders on how to better judge the success- both present and future- of a show other than what survey companies release as "tv ratings."  As the following editorial from "The Hollywood Reporter" would show, successful business people in media know better than to see things ONLY in the now and the ever-fluctuating moment. 


Read on if you want to get a sense of why "Hollywood is King" or pass it up and be limited by the so-called 'network war' that is oh-so local...

Analysis: Forget Ratings Worries - 

Judge X Factor On Its Content, 

Promise

Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid lend gravitas where other singing shows are weakest

"The absolute most important goal of X Factor is to hit Idol where it’s most vulnerable – churning out a winner with real talent and longevity. If Cowell and Reid are able to find someone in this process who can transcend the limited appeal of being popular in a primetime singing competition (think of all the Idol acts who vanished from everyone’s radar almost immediately, up to and including – most damningly – many of the winners) then the show will be validated. It will have uncovered someone with lasting artistic appeal. If X Factor can do that in this inaugural season, then no one will be talking about ratings much longer, because eventually the audience will switch over from gimmickry to the real deal. And of all the shows out there, Cowell and Reid give this one the best chance at legitimacy." 


Full Story on Hollywood Reporter


UPDATE1 SSV sincerely believes that "Sa Ngalan ng Ina," with its rare combination of the best of the best film artists, particularly directors Mario O'Hara and Jon Red in collaboration with actors Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Eugene Domingo and yes, Rosanna Roces could only result to nothing but a world class Masterclass in the art of finest filmmaking possible.

That TV5 is making it available of free TV is even more reason to celebrate especially for stars and artists who are determined to further hone their craft.

Thus, SSV took the initiative of inviting these stars to "attend" this masterclass using the ever-reliable direct communications applications available on social media.

The following are the names of the stars who got this what we call the "Sa Ngalan Ng Ina-Masterclass on Filmmaking Excellence." Who among these popular stars will accept the invite to view and hopefully learn from the artistry on SNNI? Only they can tell but at least the we offered the information. Peace :)

List of Artist/Stars/Celebrities/Producers/Industry Players Invited, via Twitter, to View the "Sa Ngalan ng Ina Masterclass"

@143redangel (Angel Locsin)
@DirekJoey (Jose Javier Reyes)
@direkmark (Mark Reyes)
@gbsampedro (GB Sampedro)
@Gerald3Anderson (Gerald Anderson)
@heartworld (Heart Evangelista)
@iamangelicaP (Angelica Panganiban)
@iLuvChrisM (Chris Martinez)
@ijakecuenca (Jake Cuenca)
@iloveruffag (Ruffa Gutierrez)
@itsmeclaudineb (Claudine Barretto)
@jcsalamankero (JC de Vera)
@jericho_rosales (Jericho Rosales)
@joeyabacan (GMA 7 Executive)
@leovdominguez (artist manager)
@macalejandre (Mac Alejandre)
@MalouSantos2 (unconfirmed owner)
@marinelRcruz (PDI columnist)
@mepauloavelino (Paulo Avelino)
@MissIzaCalzado (Iza Calzado)
@motmotseo (Mart Escudero)
@MsLeaSalonga (Lea Salonga)
@nacinorocco (Rocco Nacino)
@paulsoriano1017 (Paul Soriano)
@pjpcom (Piolo Pascual)
@rajolaurel (Rajo Laurel)
@regalroselle (Regal Films Producer)
@tito3rd (Tirso Cruz III)
@vrcorpus (Viva Films Producer)


"Star Value: Superstar" is the highest star value level any star or material or project could reach in SSV's patented "Star Value Ranking System" developed using internationally accepted and applied arts management principles while strongly taking into consideration local industry realities.


Among local television shows, "Sa Ngalan ng Ina" produced by TV5 and created under the direction of Mario O'Hara and the lead performance of Ms. Nora Aunor is the first to get this ranking.


By getting this rank prior to its telecast, SSV is, in effect, making a forecast that SNNI will consistently meet all the criteria of an ultimate valuable star / tv program including HIGH TV RATINGS (from a minimum of being #1 in its timeslot to a maximum feat of THE #1 tv program in the country) and ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE for the entire duration of its scheduled airing.


As predictions go, however, our ranking of SNNI will be validated once the program airs starting Oct. 3, 2011 on TV5, reportedly aftwr Wil Time, Big Time.


SSV, as a star value specialist and a pop media strategy provider, will continue to monitor the developments being, during and after SNNI's run before turning the forecast value into its final star value.




"True enough, everyone agrees that the series is bound to reassert Aunor's stature in the industry given the kind of acting prowess she shows in the drama. It is also clear that TV5 did not scrimp on budget and on getting the services of top co-actors and crew members to make "Sa Ngalan ng Ina" such a high-quality series." - Jojo Panaligan mb.com.ph 


"From hiring the best directors and actors, to rolling out the red carpet for the advance screening of the first episode of last Thursday night, TV5 is sparing no expense to make its first miniseries unforgettable." - Jeffrey Valisno bworldonline


"'Sa Ngalan ng Ina's' special screening of pilot episode revealed that Nora's acting prowess is intact despite the long-term absence. The minimalist heartfelt acting with the effective use of the eyes to tell the scene's soul makes Nora's comeback a high moment in Philippine television history." - Buzzstation tribuneonline 


"In a scene where all the other characters were breaking down, mourning for the loss of a loved one, Nora Aunor showed what comprises real acting. Instead of shedding buckets of tears, the actress showed restraint, her character's grief show in the sorrow found in her expressive eyes..." - Kathleen Llemit tribuneonline 


"In terms of scope and magnitude, it's obvious TV5 gave ate Guy what she is due, considering her stature in the industry...The series is very promising, thanks to the expert direction of Mario O'Hara." - Mario Bautista journal


"Wala ni isa mang media na sumaksi sa pagpapalabas ng pilot episode ng kanyang (Nora Aunor) mini-series na 'Sa Ngalan ng Ina' ...ang makapagsasabi na kinupasan ng panahon ang kanyang pagiging henyo sa pag-arte. Ito ay malinaw na makikita sa bawat eksenang kanyang nilabasan..." - Veronica Samio pilipino star ngayon 


"Sa totoo lang...di pwedeng di ka humanga sa..."Sa Ngalan ng Ina...Parang sine ang pinapanood mo...Everyone clamored for more..." - Nel Alejandrino journal


"May potential top-rater ang TV5 sa kanilang unang mini-serye na "Sa Ngalan ng Ina...Exciting...kapana-panabik ang mga eksena. Narito ang mga elementong hinahanap ng mga mahihilig sa teleserye...Matagal man siyang nawala ay pinatunayan ni ate Guy na hindi pa rin kumukupas ang kanyang pagka-aktres..." - Allan Diones   abante-tonite 


BITIN kami sa pilot episode ng “Sa Ngalan ng Ina” noong red carpet premiere screening nito sa SM North EDSA The Block Cinema 2. Ang gaganda ng mga eksena at ang gagaling ng mga artistang kasama sa cast. Parang isang malaking pelikula. Panalo si Nora Aunor na after eight years ay wala pa ring kupas ang pagarte. Sabi nga ni Christopher de Leon noong Q&A after ng screening, “Magaling pa rin. After eight years, siya pa rin ang the one… Number One.” - Rowena Agilida tempo


It's a nice feeling to see her again, actually. I am so happy that she is doing very, very well, especially sa project na ito. It's a good project for Mama Guy and for all of us. It's nice to be working with her again...You just have to be alert. Kahit na bumali-baligtad ka, tumambling-tambling ka sa harap ni Mama Guy sa eksena, walang mangyayari sa 'yo. Kahit na kumain ka ng apoy, matingnan ka lang ni Mama Guy walang mangyayari. The only thing you have to do is make the scene work..." - Christopher de Leon journal

PEP.ph: Nora Aunor to sign three-year contract with TV5; wants her voice back for a...

PEP.ph: Nora Aunor to sign three-year contract with TV5; wants her voice back for a...

SSV Pop Media Campaign - Oct 3 2011 is #1SaNgalanNgIna Day! Exclusively on TV5

SSV toasts world-class filmmakers; director Mario O'Hara and Superstar Nora Aunor, and world-class filmmaking as very rarely seen on primetime television by the country's fastest-growing network, TV5!


Starting Oct. 3, 2011, Filipino viewers will get to see a grander, more significant and more involving kind of drama incomparable to any so-called "teleseryes!" 


"Sa Ngalan Ng Ina" on TV5! 


#1SaNgalanNgIna

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Philippine Fashion Design Topstar Rajo Laurel Raves On Designing For Superstar Nora Aunor

Rajo Laurel raves on Nora Aunor

SSV Film Value Analysis and Early Box-Office Forecast: "No Other Woman" (local movie)

UPDATED: Local indie sensation "Ligo Na U, Lapit na Me" competes with mainstream movie "No Other Woman" on Sept. 28 playdate. Will the Rising-Star-led cast of "Ligo" (Edgar Allan Guzman-Mercedes Cabral) significantly affect the box-office performance of the Seasoned-Star-trio (Anne-Derek-Cristine) movie?


SSV analysis: With the Star Cinema-Viva Films produced movie running way ahead in terms active promotions, it is a given that "No Other Woman" will take the top spot @ the box-office when it opens on Sept. 28. However, IF "Ligo Na U, Lapit na Me" survives its first week encounter with "No Other Woman" AND word-of-mouth spreads it as THE better movie, then the latter will see a more serious box-office competition coming its way on its 2nd week.


Film Title : "No Other Woman"
Producers: Star Cinema
                  Viva Films

Stars: Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes & Derek Ramsay

Star Value Analysis (basic)*:
*who is/are most likely to gain, maintain and/or lose star value because of the film

DEREK RAMSAY : gains star value almost regardless of the box-office result
ANNE CURTIS : gains star value IF the movie is a box-office hit
CRISTINE REYES : regains star value IF the movie is a box-office hit

Of the three stars, Cristine Reyes' star value would most benefit the most if the movie becomes a success.

Theatrical Opening: Sept. 28, 2011
Box-Office Competition:

1) Ligo na U, Lapit na Me
2) Apollo 18
3) Friends With Benefits
4) Hannah
5) The Change Up
6) The Sorcerer and the White Snake
7) Warrior

SSV Box-Office Forecast (Basic):

Using the patented SSV formula, as of Sept. 21, 2011, the movie "No Other Woman" has a "Rising Star" Box-Office Potential Ranking (will most likely gross above Php 60M but less than Php 100M)

In ranking the movie, our SSV formula took into consideration, among other things, the movie's official poster, official trailer and its promotional communications design.

Official Poster - SSV finds the shot of the usually gorgeous Anne Curtis in the poster to be quite unflattering 1.5 star value pts

Official Trailer - SSV finds the current trailer as one that could have been better and more correctly focused
.75 star value pts

Promo Communications Design - no surprises so far in the current promo communications design
1.0 star value pts

Average Star Value Points:  1.083 star value pts. = Rising Star Value Box-Office Potential as of 09/21/11

SSV says: At first glance, "No Other Woman" looks like it could easily surpass the box-office achievement of Regal Films' "My Neighbor's Wife." SSV sees that this is possible but, as our analysis discovers, ONLY if certain crucial adjustments are made. From its current box-office potential rank (rising star value), "No Other Woman" could still end up with a seasoned star value box-office potential rank (grossing Php 100M+) IF the weaknesses that we see are attended to ASAP!

Peace.



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Adele Makes Billboard Hot 100 History With 'Someone Like You' | Billboard.com

Adele Makes Billboard Hot 100 History With 'Someone Like You' | Billboard.com

Top 10 YouTube Videos of All Time

Top 10 YouTube Videos of All Time

Rising Global Music Star CHARICE : Most Viewed Youtube Videos

Charice "Pyramid" Video feat Iyaz 34.4M+ hits (as of Sept 2011)
Charice "Pyramid" Video feat Iyaz (link2) 15.4M+ hits (as of Sept 2011)
Charice "My Heart Will Go On" - Ti Lascio Una Canzone 8.6M+ hits (as of Sept 2011)



Charice Pempengco - Celine Dion Duet: Because You Loved Me 6.6M+ hits (as of Sept 2011)


Charice Debuts "Note to God" in OPRAH Show 6.5M+ hits (as of Sept 2011)

How 'The Help' Grew From Women's Flick to Box-Office Powerhouse

How 'The Help' Grew From Women's Flick to Box-Office Powerhouse

China bans songs by Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys

China bans songs by Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys

Winehouse album becomes century’s bestseller

Winehouse album becomes century’s bestseller

Only room for one diva on “Glee” after Charice Pempengco’s scenes cut after big debut. - NYPOST.com

Only room for one diva on “Glee” after Charice Pempengco’s scenes cut after big debut. - NYPOST.com

Stars Act to Gain Star Value: From Hollywood Hunk Ryan Reynolds to Local New-Comer Paulo Avelino

From Hollywood to the local entertainment scene, Stars (read: actors, writers, producers, directors, artists) are realizing the value of genuine star value and are seriously taking steps to "chalk up their scores" so they can remain in the limelight. 


Who are some of these enlightened stars and what are they currently doing to improve, maintain or increase if not repair or regain their individual star values?


Hollywood
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Returns via 3D Film "The Governator"
Ryan Reynolds: Seeks to 'Light Up' His Career After 'Green Lantern' Dims
Catherine Zeta Jones: Role Invented for Her Big Screen Comeback
Megan Fox: Gets Another Chance After 3 Consecutive Flops
M Night Shyamalan: Can Will Smith and His Son Put Light Back on Night?


UK
UK Producer: As London Axes UK Film Council, She Plans to Save UK Film Industry


Philippines
Paulo Avelino moves to ABS-CBN to reinvent himself

SINGAPORE: The Kitchen Musical- Glee Gets Serious Competition in Asia

With her popularity in Singapore, Japan and all over Asia, will the producers of The Kitchen Musical ask Charice to guest in this new pop music-cum-drama series that is looking like a most promising Asian, more adult version of Glee?

AUSTRALIA : "Griff the Invisible" Trailers feat. RYAN KWANTEN of "True Blood"

SSV Recommends: "Zombadings!" When the "Dead" has to Rise to Survive!

SSV is proud to introduce its latest feature on this pop media strategy-cum-star value blog our audience-development section that we call "SSV Recommends."

Because in the highly competitive world of pop media entertainment, sometimes stars and/or productions (film, television show, live performances, etc) of genuine value do not get the kind of buzz it deserves, thus depriving the audience a chance to be better informed in its choices.

"SSV Recommends" is our own way of lending strategic support to these stars and productions in the end view of not just enhancing commercial viability and star value but helping to create a wider and wiser audience that could only benefit the local pop media industry, in particular and the society in general.

For our first feature, SSV Proudly Recommends a ground-breaking, genre-redefining, laugh-your-heart-out, ORIGINAL comedy from Origin8 Media.

Title: "Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington"

Blurb #1: As in real life, reel business does not always play fair that sometimes the 'DEAD' has to RISE and BITE to SURVIVE.

SSV recommends "Zombadings!"

Opens August 31, 2011 in theaters NATIONWIDE!

StarValue Research and Analysis: Yahoo Confirms Nora Aunor Likely to Expand Awareness and Interest for TV5

SSV wants to confirm our earlier contention that Superstar Nora Aunor can indeed increase awareness and interest for her mother network, the ultra-aggressive and new major player, TV5.

And since SuperStarValue values objectivity and hard data more than anything else for its pop media analysis, we decided to tap one of the latest features of online giant Yahoo! in measuring trends worldwide.

But what we what to focus on here is 'Philippine' result for our query that we're sure TV5 officials would find most welcome. Below is a short, comparative breakdown:

TV5 search on Yahoo

Philippines >

1. 1.National Capital Region100
2. 2.Central Luzon46
3. 3.Northern Mindanao12
   
   

NORA AUNOR search on Yahoo

Philippines >

1. 1.National Capital Region100
2. 2.Central Visayas46
3. 3.Northern Mindanao40
4. 4.Central Luzon38
5. 5.Davao Region28

1. 6.Western Visayas27
2. 7.Calabarzon19
3. 8.Eastern Visayas16
4. 9.Cagayan Valley13
5. 10.Caraga8

SSV Analysis: For the two weeks that Ms. Nora Aunor has been in the country, the searches tracked by Yahoo! for her came from many areas in the entire Philippine archipelago, with the top 10 regions listed, as shown immediately above. 


Comparatively, for the same period (Aug. 2-17), the searched tracked by Yahoo! for TV5 came from three regions; NCR, Central Luzon and Northern Mindanao.


What can we gather from the above data? A lot but let us just point out the obvious.


First, it indicates how extensive the awareness and interest still is for Ms Nora Aunor as far as the Filipinos from almost all regions in the country are concerned.


Second. That TV5's expansion goals can definitely benefit from the added areas that said awareness and interest for Ms. Aunor still resides. 


Third. TV5 is clearly headed to gain new audiences from new regions when it finally airs "Sa Ngalan ng Ina", the ground-breaking miniseries that made this grander-than-expected showbiz comeback possible for the Superstar.


Of course, challenges still lie ahead including the tough task of matching the high expectations of the critics, the fans and the general public. But these are welcome challenges for TV5, ate Guy and the rest of the "SNNI" team. 


What is clear however, as indicated by Yahoo! Clues, is that the current scenario is proving to be a win-win scenario for ate Guy and her new mother network, TV5. 


For the complete results of our research, click the link below:


Yahoo Clues on Potential New Audiences and New Regions from Nora Aunor to TV5


ADDITIONAL LINK!
Yahoo Trends on Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos Compared