Magic Temple

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Magic Temple
Magictempleposter.jpg
Remastered version theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Peque Gallaga
  • Lore Reyes
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJoe Tutanes
Edited byDanny Gloria
Music byArchie Castillo
Production
company
Release date
  • December 25, 1996 (1996-12-25)
Running time
106 minutes
Country Philippines
Language Filipino

Magic Temple is a 1996 Filipino family fantasy adventure film directed by the acclaimed director Peque Gallaga and his directing partner Lore Reyes from their screenplay that is based on a story written and developed by Gallaga, Reyes, and Erik Matti. The film stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, and Marc Solis as the trio of young boys sent by their master to face the evil forces who try to destroy the world. It also stars Jackie Lou Blanco as Ravenal, the film's antagonist, Jun Urbano as Sifu, the trio's master, and Anna Larrucea as Yasmin.

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Produced and released by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1996, as one of the official entries for the 22nd Metro Manila Film Festival, where it became a box office success and notable for winning all of the 14 nominations including the Best Film and Best Director awards. [1] [2] In 2016, the film was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab. [3]

Synopsis

The magical world of "Samadhi" is threatened by the evil forces of Ravenal. Sifu sends out three teenage boys to journey on the Magic Temple. Jubal, Sambag, and Omar, each with their own unique power, battle the threat to the world of "Samadhi" and face many extraordinary things along the way. The boys are sure to face a huge battle ahead of them. Still, with the help of magical creatures they met along their journey, evil is eliminated and they learn the true value of camaraderie and believing in themselves to face any problem.

Cast

Trivia

The names of the three main characters have references to the country's national symbolisms. Jubal is an Igorot, a tribe from Luzon; Sambag is from the Visayas, and his name is Visayan for Tamarind; and Omar is a name found among the Muslim tribes of Mindanao. The names, therefore, account for the Philippines' major islands.

Reception

Accolades

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResult
1996 Metro Manila Film Festival [2] Best Picture Magic TempleWon
Best Director Peque Gallaga and Lore ReyesWon
Best Screenplay Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes and Erik Matti Won
Best Original Story Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes and Erik Matti Won
Best Production Design Rodell CruzWon
Best Cinematography Joe TutanesWon
Best Editing Danilo GloriaWon
Best Musical Score Archie CastilloWon
Best Original Theme Song Archie CastilloWon
Best Visual Effects Benny BatoctoyWon
Best Make-up Artist Siony TolentinoWon
Best Sound Recording Michael Idioma and Ronald de AsisWon
Best Float Magic TempleWon
1997FAMAS AwardsBest SoundMichael Idioma and Ronald de AsisWon
Best Child Actress Anna Larrucea Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Gina Pareño Nominated
Gawad Urian AwardsBest CinematographyJoe TutanesNominated
Best Production DesignRodell CruzNominated

Special awards

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResult
1996 Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards [2] Best Picture Magic TempleWon

Remake

A remake of the film was announced in December 2018 to be produced by ABS-CBN and Cre8 Productions. Mikhail Red will direct the project. [1] [4] [5]

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References

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