Movie Update: Matteo Guidicelli The New Pedro Penduko

The new movie adaptation of Pedro Penduko moves forward as it now presents a new Pedro Penduko. Matteo Guidicelli is set to play the titular role. This comes as good news after James Reid's withdrawal for playing Pedro Penduko occurred due to his medical condition.

Pedro Penduko, first created by Francisco V. Coching, a National Artist for Visual Arts, first appeared in Liwayway Magazine in 1954. Since then, it has been adopted numerous times into the big screen and television shows. Viva Films is set to make another movie adaptation of this story using the modern and re-imagined version written by Regene Estolatan under Epik Studios. James Reid was initially announced to play the famous komiks character but he later on withdrew from playing the said role due to a medical condition. The role of Pedro Penduko eventually was given to Matteo Guidicelli.

Movie News: James Reid No Longer the Next Pedro Penduko

Aside from Darna, it looks like we won't be seeing the new Pedro Penduko movie adaptation soon because of James Reid's withdrawal for playing Pedro Penduko. According to a statement released by Viva Films, the actor cannot play the role due to his present medical conditions.

"James has spinal injuries and the film Pedro Penduko involves intensive training and major stunts. His regular therapy and treatment prohibits him to train hard or perform for the rigid requirements."

Pedro Penduko, first created by Francisco V. Coching a National Artist for Visual Arts, first appeared in Liwayway Magazine in 1954. Since then, it has been adopted numerous times into the big screen and television shows. Viva Films is set to make another movie adaptation of this story using the modern and re-imagined version written by Regene Estolatan under Epik Studios. James Reid was announced to play the famous komiks character last August 2017 during History Con 2017 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

Viva Films' Pedro Penduko Movie Update:
Matteo Guidicelli The New Pedro Penduko

Movie News: Film Adaptation of Arnold Arre's Mythology Class Is Now In Development

The film adaptation of Arnold Arre's Mythology Class is now in development. This is one among the big announcements made during TBA Studios' Launch Party at EDSA Shangrila Hotel last July 26, 2017.

It was said during the event that the graphic novel would be adopted into a live-action film. The film will be directed and written by Jerrold Tarog and the screenplay will be co-written by Jade Castro. No official release date has been mentioned yet.

As a teaser to this upcoming movie adaptation, Arre has created an animation of the Mythology Class with the song "Milenyo" by Peryodiko playing in the background.

A nice trivia was mentioned wherein it was said that The Mythology Class was the source of inspiration by the band, Peryodiko, in creating the song "Milenyo".

The Mythology Class Official Animated Video / music: "Milenyo" by Peryodiko

Movie News: Arnold Arre's Mythology Class Is Set For A Movie Adaptation

The release of Halina Filipina last October Komiket 2015 had sent smiles to fans of Arnold Arre's work, for finally a new material is once again presented to us.

However, the excitement does not stop there. The biggest news came from a transcript published by Radio Republic last September 24, 2015 (days before Komiket was held). It was a transcript of an interview with director Jerrold Tarog, director of Heneral Luna [2015].

"What's next, I dunno yet. We're developing Arnold Arre's Mythology Class. Maybe starting on the Luna sequel, Goyong" he said.

News of Arnold Arre's The Mythology Class being crafted into a movie made a lot of komik lovers, especially fans of Arnold Arre and those that have a deep appreciation of the Philippine Mythology, giggle and rejoice. The best part of the transcript was that the director of Heneral Luna, who clearly got the attention of most Filipinos due to his very provocative movie and his defiance to Filipino cliche movie structures, was the one who mentioned of a movie adaptation of The Mythology Class as a future project of his.

Additional information about the director's vision for this movie can be seen on an ABS-CBN News article that states director Jerrold Tarog had already pitched The Mythology Class to the producers. The producers had liked it and the story is now currently being developed.

Jerrold adds, "It will be done in two parts, with the original group of students divided into two since the whole book is rich enough for two films. We also have a couple of actresses in mind for some of the lead roles, but it's way too early to seriously discuss the casting."

This movie will surely be on the watch list of avid comic movie fans and those who have been captivated into following Jerrold Tarog's works after the success of the Heneral Luna biopic. The countdown into meeting Mrs. Enkanta, Nicole and the rest of the class awaits in the hands of director Jerrold Tarog.

Guess it's time you heard it from me: Zach: What’s next for you?Jerrold: What’s next, I dunno yet. We’re developing...

Posted by Arnold Arre on Friday, September 25, 2015

Synopsis of The Mythology Class by Arnold Arre.

"Summoned to a secret gathering one stormy night by the mysterious Mrs. Enkanta, Nicole finds herself free to face with tikbalangs, kapres, and all sorts of engkantos - mythical creatures she had only heard about from her grandfather's stories. Together with new found friends, she embarks on a quest into the realm of myth and folklore where she fights alongside heroes of her childhood against an age-old terror. Follow in their footsteps as their adventure takes them through the familiar streets of Metro Manila and into a world more fascinating than they had ever imagined."