Willie Revillame's Free LIVE STREAM "Wil Time Bigtime" 1st Anniversary

Expect a jam-packed celebration for  Willie Revillame-TV5's "Wil Time Bigtime" as it celebrates its first anniversary this Saturday (October 22) at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

TV5 issued a Statement over "“Willing Willie” Jan-Jan Episode

After controversial segment featuring a 6-year-old-boy doing his “macho-dancing routine” on television show “Willing Willie” aired on TV5 last March 12, TV host Willie Revillame and TV5 issued a statement of apology for the said controversial incident.

Willie Revillame very upset with John & Randy; ABS-CBN new noontime show with Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, John Estrada, Randy Santiago

ABS-CBN will be parading a new noontime show but before the announcement, the news already broke out as Willie Revillame reveals it during the Jan. 26 episode of “Willing Willie”.

The Willing Willie host is very upset with his friends John Estrada and Randy Santiago after accepting an offer from ABS-CBN for a noontime variety show. Revillame revealed that he has already been negotiating for them to have a show on TV5.

ABS-CBN Files P127 Million Copyright Infringement Case against Willie Revillame

The nasty feud between Willie Revillame and his former mother network ABS-CBN continues..... Willie Revillame's new show "Willing Willie" is still up as it shakes the primetime block after ABS-CBN failed to stopped the airing of the program. 

The Kapamilya network fired another bomb by filing a P127-million copyright infringement suit against Revillame.

Noli de Castro & Korina Sanchez returns to "TV Patrol"; Willie Revillame’s shaking the primetime block

With the entry of Willie Revillame’s “Willing Willie” on TV5, many are now expecting a movement or changes on the early primetime block with rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7. It seems the program shake is now starting!!

ABS-CBN made the first move as the network announced that hard-hitting veteran broadcast journalists Noli de Castro and Korina Sanchez will be returning to "TV Patrol" on November 8, Monday. The two will join Ted Failon, making it a powerhouse team.

Willie Revillame's “Willing Willie” airs Saturday, October 23

Willie Revillame can now shout “Tuloy ang saya. Tuloy ang pag-asa”!

After ABS-CBN failed to get a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Willie Revillame, the TV host will be back on television with his much awaited, highly anticipated variety show “Willing Willie” on rival station TV5.

ABS-CBN failed to get TRO against Willie Revillame's New show; Charo Santos-Concio released Statement on court's decision

Willie Revillame won the first round of his legal battle against the Kapamilya network after ABS-CBN failed to get a temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping the airing of the TV5 new show "Willing Willie” hosted by Willie Revillame.

ABS-CBN’S Official Statement on the court's decision to defer judgement on its petition for a TRO vs. Willie Revillame

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court deferred ABS-CBN’s petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Willie Revillame over his upcoming TV5 show “Willing Willie”.

ABS-CBN has released an official statement...

ABS-CBN seeks restraining order against Willie Revillame

Willie Revillame will be facing a maze before he can go and host his new show "Willing Willie" as  ABS-CBN filed a petition seeking to stop Willie Revillame in hosting his upcoming new show from the fast rising rival network TV5. 

Willie Revillame joins TV5 Kapatid network; ‘Willing Willie’ on Primetime

TV host Willie Revillame is now on high gear and ready to face all legal issues as TV5 network announced that Willie is now a certified Kapatid talent!

ABS-CBN released statement on Willie Revillame's new TV5 show

TV host Willie Revillame is challenging the legalities of her contract with ABS-CBN as he prepares for his new show on TV5 and for ABS-CBN, the network is reminding him that he still has contract obligations with the Kapamilya network.

Willie Revillame wants out of ABS-CBN!; Statement from ABS-CBN refusing to release Willie

TV host Willie Revillame finally decided that it's time to move on as he announced in a press conference held this afternoon that he is leaving his mother network ABS-CBN despite his existing contract until September 2011.

The controversial host felt that he was not treated fairly and he claims that ABS-CBN management did not fulfill the initial agreement that he would return to “Wowowee” on July 31.

In a letter sent by Willie to ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III (dated August 9), he doesn't agree with the proposal of the network of putting him in a weekly pre-recorded TV program on Channel 2 and another show in Studio 23.

Revillame said, “I do this because I honestly believe that the company has not dealt with me fairly. The company acted in bad faith and in clear violation of our contract."

He all added that the network is “unilateral downgrading of his appearance from live to a pre-recorded program” and he accused the network of staging “well-coordinated attacks”.

Willie Revillame demanded once again that ABS-CBN must let him go!

BUT ABS-CBN doesn't want to release Willie Revillame and they issue a statement:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON WILLIE REVILLAME'S

PRESSCON PRONOUNCEMENTS

We take note of Willie Revillame's pronouncements in his press conference today.

Willie is bound to ABS-CBN by a contract until September 2011. He violated the behavioral provisions of his contract when he threatened the ABS-CBN management during the May 4, 2010 episode of Wowowee, with a resignation if management does not fire another artist of the network. His behavior was generally seen as a display of disrespect and arrogance, completely unacceptable to the Filipino public.

As the one who violated his contract, Willie has no right to have it unilaterally invalidated. Contracts are binding agreements that must be respected by the contracting parties involved. The one who violates the contract cannot be allowed to dictate whether it should continue or end. Otherwise, contracts will have no value and may be terminated based on whim.

ABS-CBN is the aggrieved party, and as such, is the only one that can decide to end the agreement.

Despite all that had happened, ABS-CBN was willing to continue with the contract. Willie however, refused to take responsibility for his actions.

ABS-CBN wishes to reiterate that it will hold Willie to his obligations under the contract which expires September 2011.

Expect more engaging legal drama from Willie and ABS_CBN.

 

ABS-CBN issued a statement about the rumors of Willie Revillame returning to "Wowowee"

Different speculations are roaming around the net about Willie Revillame returning to his show "Wowowee" after his indefinite leave.

ABS-CBN Management denies such rumors and issues an official statement on the issue. To quote Bong Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications:

“Ang mga lumalabas na bali-balita tungkol kay Willie Revillame at sa Wowowee ay mga espekulasyon. Nag-usap na ang ABS-CBN Management at si Willie Revillame kung ano ang kanyang options o mga posibleng gagawin pagkatapos ng kanyang break. Wala pang napagkasunduan ang ABS-CBN at si Willie. Kung mayroon mang pagbabagong magaganap, ito’y opisyal na ipahahayag ng ABS-CBN sa takdang panahon.”

The whole controversy started with his infamous on-air tantrums when Revillame laid down an ultimatum to ABS-CBN to either fire entertainment journalist Jobert Sucaldito from the network or he resigns.

Different guest hosts temporarily hosted the show like Robin Padilla, Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano.

Do you think ABS-CBN will continue its principle of good ethics or they just accept Willie' tantrums due to the ratings and money that he generates for ABS-CBN?

Willie Revillame's “indefinite break",ABS-CBN statement; Will Willie buys out his contract?

The future of TV host Willie Revillame in ABS-CBN network is still in a limbo after a closed-door meeting with the ABS-CBN bosses.

The "Wowowee" host reportedly apologized to the management for his live TV on-air tantrums and he is taking an “indefinite break” from his show.

ABS-CBN statement:

"Willie has realized his mistake and apologized to ABS-CBN management for his outburst on air in Wowowee on May 4, 2010, and his failure to report to work since May 5, 2010. ABS-CBN management has accepted Willie's apology.

"ABS-CBN and Willie agreed that he takes an indefinite break effective immediately, but his contract obligations with ABS-CBN hold. This disallows him to perform similar work for any person or entity in direct competition with ABS-CBN.

"At some point, ABS-CBN management and Willie will discuss what will be in the best interest of the viewing public. Meanwhile, Wowowee will continue to provide entertainment and inspiration to Filipinos worldwide."

It seems there is a deeper message in this statement. Is Willie in negotiation to buy out his contract with the Kapamilya network or the network just want to calm down the situation.
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The whole controversy started when Revillame laid down an ultimatum to ABS-CBN to either fire entertainment journalist Jobert Sucaldito from the network or he resigns. He accused Sucaldito of hitting him “for almost one year already” in his dzMM program (ABS-CBN’s sister company).

Willie also sent a letter asking the network release him.

Willie Revillame's letter to ABS-CBN: "Please release me"

TV host Willie Revillame, who is still a no show in his variety show Wowowee created different public reactions. If you are a pro-Willie, his indefinite leave is due to principles but if you are anti-Willie, it's ego tripping and temper tantrums.

Willie is on the hot seat again with his on-air tantrums as he dared his mother network ABS-CBN to fire entertainment writer Jobert Sucaldito. He accused Sucaldito of hitting him “for almost one year already” in his dzMM program (ABS-CBN’s sister company).

On Ricardo Lo's Funfare column, Willie sent letter to ABS-CBN bosses requesting for his release as a talent of the network.

Checkout Willie's letter below...

12 May 2010

MR. EUGENIO LOPEZ, III

Chairman of the Board

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.

Mo. Ignacia Ave., Quezon City

Through: Ms. Charo Santos-Concio

President

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.


Dear Sir Gabby and Ma’am Charo,

I have labored over the past week on what to do in the face of another setback in my relations with the management of the network. ABS-CBN has been my home for the last five years and five months and it has given me the greatest gift – the opportunity to reach out to people who have so little in life.

In the process, I have come to realize that my gratitude to the network would be more meaningful if I considered the impact of my recent actions which has placed the station in a bad light. This is among the reasons, as I will explain in this letter, that I humbly request the management, to release me as a talent of the network. (Willie’s contract is good for one year and a half more. — RFL)

It is no secret that the program “Wowowee,” for almost five and a half years, has been the core of my existence. The program gives me a sense of purpose because I make people happy and I give them hope that, despite their difficulties, they can make things happen for themselves. Because of this, my world has revolved around the show. The desire to make it the best noontime show, has consumed my waking hours, as I conceptualize its format and contents from Monday to Saturday. Apart from this, I want the show to give the network excellent ratings to maintain its reputation as the leader in the broadcasting industry.

My devotion to the show is unparalleled that I have even been besieged by health problems due to the long hours I spend daily, thinking of how to bring “Wowowee” closer to the public. In fact, I have developed a heart blockage, which has already once posed a real threat to my life. I have sacrificed so much. Now, I have to accept the reality that I also have to take good care of my health.

Hence, it is very painful to hear every time my show is the target of unwanted and unnecessary tirades. I do not think that these people even have the slightest clue of what I go through to put together a show like “Wowowee”’. The show is not for me, but for those people who dream of a better life. Is it too much to ask that we be respected for what we do? Is it too much to ask that we be defended from such attacks?

My outburst last week during the live presentation of the show is nothing more than a reflection of my frustration over these things, and was not at all meant to disrespect the network and its management. I implore you to understand that several incidents, which were beyond my control which have marred the reputation of the show to some extent, have already taken their toll on me.

There was the “Wilyonaryo” incident wherein we were accused of deceiving contestants about their winnings; the Ultra stampede wherein I was blamed and severely criticized; the misunderstanding about my remarks when the coverage of the funeral of the late Pres. Corazon Aquino was unexpectedly shown in the giling-giling portion of “Wowowee”’s airing, for which I have apologized. In all these incidents, I took responsibility even if I was not at fault.

I do not want to cause any further embarrassment to the network. I know that all these have caused so much strain on our relations and I would like to save the situation by asking that I be released as a talent of the station. This way, I will have the much-needed space and time to contemplate on my direction in life and, at the same time, maintain the relationships I have built within the network, which are all worth preserving.

Before I end this letter, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all the important people I have had the good fortune to work with during the years I have been with ABS-CBN. Ma’am Charo, maraming salamat sa lahat ng pagkakataon na naibigay ninyo sa akin. Kayo po ang tinuturing kong ina na patuloy akong tinatanggap at minamahal sa kabila ng lahat ng aking kahinaan. Hinding-hindi ko po kayo makakalimutan at lahat ng mga bagay na ginawa ninyo para sa akin.

Kay Mr. Gabby Lopez, maraming salamat po sa inyong pagtitiwala sa aking kakayanan na magbigay ng mahusay na programa. Kay Tita Cory Vidanes, maraming salamat sa pagiging maunawain ninyo sa akin. Kay Mr. Johnny Manahan, maraming salamat sa walang-sawang pag-suporta ninyo sa akin at sa “Wowowee,” at lalong lalo na sa pagtayo ninyo bilang aking pangalawang ama. Kay Ms. Linggit Tan, Mr. Jay Montelibano at Mr. Edgar Mortiz, maraming salamat sa suporta at tulong ninyo na mapabuti and programang “Wowowee” para sa ikaliligaya ngmga natutulangan natin. Sa lahat ng bumubuo ng management ng ABS-CBN, maraming salamat sa tulong ninyo sa aking programa.

Higit sa lahat, sa lahat ng mga taong sumuporta at patulong na sumusuporta sa show na “Wowowee,” maraming salamat at kayo ang nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas na gawin ang mga dapat kong gawin. Sana po ay maunawaan ninyo ang aking kahilingan sa sulat na ito. Ayaw ko na pong may masasaktan pa at gusto ko lang na maisaayos lahat. Taos-puso akong humihingi sa inyo ng tawad at lubos na pang-unawa sa lahat ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon.

There will never be enough words to express my gratitude to all of you…

Salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat!

Respectfully yours,

— Willie B. Revillame

Willie Revillame demands ABS-CBN to fire Jobert Sucaldito or he will quit (video)

"Wowowee" host Willie Revillame is on the hot seat again with his on-air tantrums as he dared his mother network ABS-CBN to fire entertainment writer Jobert Sucaldito for allegedly insulting the contestants and his show.

Revillame threatened to resign if Sucaldito remains with ABS-CBN. Sucaldito is reportedly criticizing the high school students with grade average of 75-79 who joined the program.

Revillame said, "Nanawagan ako sa management ng ABS-CBN, huwag ninyo namang payagan na tinitira ang show. Ang laki ng kita ng 'Wowowee' para sa ABS. Mamili na kayo. Kapag hindi ninyo 'yan tinanggal ako ang magre-resign dito sa 'Wowowee.' Tandaan ninyo yan. Wala na kayong ginawa kung hindi tirahin ako dito. Ilang taon na akong tumatahimik. Tinitira ako sa dyaryo ng Jobert na yan. Tahimik lang ako. Pero tandaan ninyo ito kapag hindi ninyo yan tinanggal ako ang magre-resign dito."

Sucaldito denies the Revillame's allegations and his “Showbiz Mismo” co-host Wendell Alvarez came to his defense saying, "Hindi niya sinabi na bobo. Ang sinabi niya bakit 75 to 79 ang kukunin, bakit hindi mataas? Para [ma-inspire] ang mga bata na mag-aral ng mabuti para makakuha ng 90 average grade para makapasok ako sa Wowowee".

Sucaldito told ABS-CBN News: “Hindi pa nga nananalo manok niya, ginaganyan na niya mga tao. Ano pa kung nakaupo na manok niya, saan na tayo pupulutin?" [Sucaldito is referring to Revillame's presidential bet Senator Manny Villar]

Sucaldito is a co-host of entertainment show “The Buzz” and radio dzMM’s “Showbiz Mismo.”

The next move will be with ABS-CBN. It seems Revillame can easily threatened his network live on-air showing no respect. Revillame thinks he's untouchable due his show. Both must received appropriate disciplinary actions.

Willie Revillame slams ABS-CBN news; Kris allegedly calling news personnel “evil people” (video)

“Wowowee” host Willie Revillame slams the news and public affairs of his own mother network ABS-CBN.

Revillame claims that the news correspondents covering the campaign sorties of Sen. Manuel Villar Jr failed to deliver the complete story happening at the event.

Revillame told an ABS-CBN correspondent during a press conference in GenSan City, “Mag-Kapamilya tayo. Bakit kapag lumalabas kami, 100,000, 200,000 [tao] hindi ninyo pinapakita? Konti lang. Pero kapag ibang partido… Ang ipinapakita ninyo lamang, nakatayo kami sa stage. Ipakita ninyo naman ang katotohanan na punong puno ng tao.”

Meanwhile, Kris Aquino is again on the top of the headline for allegedly calling the news department personnel of ABS-CBN as “evil people” over the airing of a video of her 2-year-old son, Baby James shouting Villar’s name during his brother Noynoy Aquino’s campaign sortie in Bacolod.

Meryll Soriano doesn't want her father Willie Revillame to join politics

If some people are wooing controversial TV host Willie Revillame to go and enter the politics arena and run in next year’s Philippine national elections, her own daughter-actress Meryll Soriano is objecting to such idea.

Meryll doesn't want her father to join the wild world of politics and she feels it is another league that too much to handle.

She told abs-cbnNEWS.com, "We are all part of the country. But to be part of that (politics), you really have to be well educated. Kung magsasabi siya sa akin na mag-aaral siya, sige go. Pero kung papasok ka lang [just because you want] to help, well… (he) is already a philanthropist."

“I really don't want him to run at all,” she added. "Being in the government is very delekado for us, for our family and for him and mawawala ang novelty ng ginagawa nya. Ayoko po talaga."

In spite of Willie's popularity, I don't believe can win a position in national level. Other politician will just use him in their campaign.

Joey de Leon slams Willie Revillame with a poem

ABS-CBN's Wowowee TV host Willie Revillame is currently under heavy fire due to his remarks and tantrum that he made in his noontime show during the transfer of former President Cory Aquino's remains from La Salle Greenhills to Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila last August 3. Willie want the video inset of the late President Cory Aquino’s transfer to be removed from the screen.

Eat Bulaga host Joey de Leon slams her rival host with a poem published in his column in Philstar describing Willie's "arrogance, stupidity, and unprofessionalism."

Here's the controversial poem....

The funeral cortege of former Pres. Cory Aquino: My tears came naturally

Wala na sa piling ng mga Pilipino,
Tinig ng awiting Mga Kababayan Ko,
At lumisan na rin noong isang Sabado,
Inang nagpalipad sa awiting Bayan Ko.

Ako’y sumasaludo, paalam Pangulo,
May isa ‘kong lihim, kay tagal itinago,
Sa lahat nang inabot kong mga namuno,
Tanging ikaw lang sa luha ko’y nagpatulo.

Marami ang nalungkot sa iyong pagyao,
Magalang ang lahat at puno ng respeto,
Nagpasalamat pa nga Kapamilya sa ‘yo,
Dahil kanilang himpilan naibalik mo.

Subalit ano itong nabalitaan ko?
Nangyari noong Lunes, a-tres ng Agosto,
Habang inililipat ang mga labi mo,
Ika’y parang nabastos sa isang TV show.

At ang napakasaklap at masakit dito,
Ang nambastos pa’y kapamilya ng anak mo,
Napanood ito ng tao at publiko,
Kakaunti na nga, ngunit lahat nahilo.

Sabi ng TV host na mainit ang ulo
Pagkakita sa video na kanyang kasalo,
“Sandali, meron akong ano… sa’ting ano…
Hindi naman sa ano,” nagkaanu-ano!

Ayon sa Internet, meron pa s’yang nasambit,
“Sana pakitanggal muna ‘yan sa’ting traffic…”
At ‘di maaalis sa iyong pag-iisip,
Ang parada ng patay ang pinaliligpit!

At dagdag pa daw ng naghahari-harian,
“I don’t think na dapat n’yong ipakita iyan…”
Nasaan naman ang paggalang, o nasaan?
Mga sinasabi natin minsa’y pag-ingatan.

At ‘di pa nangimi nang sumunod na araw,
Pinilit pa ring ginawa n’ya ay tama raw,
Mga nakarinig ‘di na nakagalaw
At ayon sa iba sila na la’y napa-wow!

“… Pero ako, totoo ‘ko eh … “, sabi kuno,
Totoo nga at totoo ring walang modo,
Pwede namang sabihin itong pa-sikreto,
Kaya’t wala na rin mga paliwanag mo.

“Kung ganyan, pakita na lang ‘yan!”, ang hamon pa,
Para bang ang prusisyon nila-”lang – lang” lang ba,
Ang pangasiwaan ay pinapili pa n’ya,
Sumunod ang himpilan, nung August 5 wala s’ya.

May mga komentong pwede nang pang-harapan,
“On camera” baga sa TV ang tawag d’yan
At kung sensitibo man ang gustong bitawan,
Pagpasok ng commercial, hintayin mo na lang.

Matutong magbaba muna ng mikropono
At saka idikta lahat ng iyong gusto,
Lagi kang mataas lahat daw takot sa ‘yo,
Ratings lang ang mababa — totoo ba ito?

The breaking news breaks your heart — at ‘yan ang bawi mo,
Nang mahalata mong sumablay ang pasok mo,
Pero sigurado ika’y maa-abswelto,
‘Di ba ikaw rin ang may-ari ng network n’yo?

Nung Hueves nag-apologize sa diario naman,
O, akala ko ba wala kang kasalanan,
Tapos ng angalan, sunod paliwanagan —
COMPLAIN before you EXPLAIN ka na naman!

O ito kaya ay isa na namang “glitch” lang,
Tulad ng “two-zero” ‘di na natin nalaman,
O ito ay maliwanag na kabobohan?
Sa tingin ng marami, mahirap lusutan.

Ang sabi ng iba — istupidong mayabang,
At giit ng iba — istupidong mayaman,
Mayaman man o mayabang ang tiyak diyan,
Napakayaman n’ya sa kaistupiduhan.

Buti pa ang apat na honor guards ni Cory —
Sina Malab, Laguindan, Rodriguez, Cadiente,
Walong oras tumayo sa ulan at viaje,
Ang lahat ay tiniis at walang sinabi.

Samantalang ikaw na may bubong sa ulo,
Komportable ka lang sa malamig na studio,
Nang kapirasong libing sa TV sumalo,
Angal at inis ang sumambulat sa iyo.

Maaari din namang pabayaan na s’ya,
Subalit ang nangyari’y mabigat talaga,
Namayapang pangulo’y huling paalam na,
‘Di mo pa pinagbigyan … hoy, nag-iisa ka!

At nais ko lang sabihin at ipagyabang
Sa mahigit na s’yam na libong tanghalian,
Sa limang pangulong sa Bulaga’y dumaan,
Kahit isa wala kaming nilapastangan.

The rivalry is burning up again!!!!!

2009 Metro Manila Film Festival - 8 official entries announced

It is definitely a massive battle of Philippines' A-list actors and actresses in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2009. It is hard to determine who will reign as the top movie in this year's MMFF.

The festival, which runs from the 25th of December to the first week of January, focuses on locally-produced films.

MMDA chairman-MMFF head Bayani Fernando just announced the 8 official entries for the 35th edition of the said festival.

Here's the list:

ANG DARLING KONG ASWANG
M-Zet Productions
Vic Sotto, direction by Tony Y. Reyes

MANO PO 6: MY MOTHER
Regal Films
Sharon Cuneta, direction by Joel Lamangan

NIEVES
Regal Films
Marian Rivera, direction by Mike Tuviera

JUAN
Dolphy and Willie Revillame, script and direction by Eric Quizon

IKAW NA NGA?
Star Cinema
Kris Aquino and Eugene Domingo, direction by Wenn Deramas

PANDAY
Imus Productions-GMA Films
Bong Revilla, direction by Mac Alejandre

WAPACMAN
Solar Films
Manny Paquiao, Nicole Scherzinger and WWE's Batista, direction by Topel Lee

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL XI
Regal Films (Trilogy Episode)
Ruffa Gutierrez