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Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis

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Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Paul Daza
  • Peque Gallaga
  • Lore Reyes
Story by
Produced by
  • Vincent del Rosario III
  • Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
Starring
CinematographyRichard Padernal
Edited byDanny Gloria
Music byArchie Castillo
Production
company
Distributed byNeo Films
Release date
  • December 25, 1997 (1997-12-25)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget₱33 million[1]

Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis is a 1997 Philippine fantasy adventure film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film stars Jason Salcedo, Janus del Prado, Junell Hernando and Jun Urbano. It was one of the entries in the 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won as 3rd Best Picture. It marks the theatrical debut of Anne Curtis.[2][3][4]

It is a sequel to the 1996 film Magic Temple.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

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In the kingdom of Damortis, Empress Sofia, was killed by her brother Basilicus when he ordered a monster Magdug to kill her. But, Sofia's only daughter and heir Dahlia was brought by Gaman along with Mico to the Philippines. This led to Basilicus to rule over Damortis. Amain, learned about what happened when he went to Gaman in their hideout in Tondo, Manila. As Basilicus men came, they capture Gaman and Amain took Dahlia and Jomar. Amain then told Jobert, Oman and Samuel to treat her fairly. But, the boys would treat her just a servant. Gaman was brought to Basilicus and asked where Dahlia is. Basilicus put a worm in his ear. Before he died, Gaman told Basilicus that they are in Talisay. Rava and his men went to Talisay. As the boys are away, Amain was captured by Rava and burned his house. Dahlia was unable to save Amain. This led them to go to Damortis. But, a worm went to Oman's ear without warning. Jobert, Oman, Samuel, Mico and Dahlia saw Gabriel, a known miner. When they went on a house for food, some people recognized Dahlia. She then learned about the death of her mother. Jobert, Oman and Mico was captured by Rava and his men. It found out that Gabriel informed them about it. But, they couldn't find Dahlia and Samuel. At the dungeon, they saw Amain and was able to escape. Dahlia then asked Basilicus to surrender. This caused a war as Gabriel came and fought the men of Basilicus. Samuel went with Magdug and they fought them. When Basilicus saw Dahlia, he was about to kill her, but Samuel came. Gabriel wiped out the soldiers of Basilicus. Basilicus surrendered the crown when Dahlia came. But, Dahlia stepped on him and Basilicus fell. Gabriel then puts the crown on Dahlia, making her the new ruler of Damortis. After six months, the entire kingdom celebrated Dahlia's ascension to the throne. Gabriel gave Amain an umbrella for him to remember Damortis, and he along with Jobert, Oman and Samuel leave to Talisay. As Jobert, Oman and Samuel are racing home, Amain opened the umbrella a had a glimpse of Damortis.

Cast

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Production

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Kung Nandiayn Ka Lang, sung by Antoinette Taus, was the theme song for the film.[5][6]

Awards

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1997 23rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Film Magic Kingdom 3rd [7]
Best Production Design Bradley Mayer Won
Best Cinematography Richard Padernal Won
Best Visual Effects Roadrunner Network Won
Best Make-up Manuel Benito Won
Best Float Magic Kingdom Won
1998 46th FAMAS Awards Best Special Effects Roadrunner Network Won
Best Visual Effects Roadrunner Network Won

References

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  1. ^ Red, Isah (December 12, 1997). "Stage Show". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 26. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
  2. ^ del Mundo, Clodualdo Jr.; Lua, Shirley (2019). Direk: Essays on Filipino Filmmakers. Liverpool University Press. p. 150. ISBN 9780823079360. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Red, Isah (December 5, 1997). ""Tongue-tied" in Tokyo". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
  4. ^ Red, Isah (December 22, 1997). "Home is Where the Heart is". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
  5. ^ Red, Isah (December 19, 1997). "The Cutting Edge". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 26. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "Antoinette Sings "Magic Kingdom" Movie Theme". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 23, 1997. p. 18. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
  7. ^ Red, Isah (December 29, 1997). "MMFF Awards" Maricel Wins, But Where was She?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
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