Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes V |
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| Screenplay by | Suzette Doctolero |
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| Cinematography | Gary L. Gardose |
| Edited by | Paolo Mendoza |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience is a 2023 Philippine action drama science fantasy film produced by GMA Entertainment Group in association with Telesuccess Productions, Toei Company and Sunrise and released by GMA Network and GMA Pictures. It was directed by Mark A. Reyes from a screenplay written by Suzette Doctolero, and co-written Loi Nova, Libay Trinidad and Jake Somera.[1][2]
Based on the Japanese anime television series of the same name, the film covers footage from the first 15 episodes of the Philippine live action adaptation television series of the aformentioned anime, Voltes V: Legacy. The film stars Miguel Tanfelix, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, Raphael Landicho and Ysabel Ortega.
Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience premiered in the Philippines on April 19, 2023; 2 weeks before Voltes V: Legacy premiered in GMA Network on May 8, 2023.[3][4][5][6][7]
Japan will release the Ultra Electromagnetic Edition of the film in theaters on October 18, 2024. This production will feature improved editing and additional scenes not shown in the original release.[8][9]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong[10]
- Radson Flores as Mark Gordon
- Matt Lozano as Robert "Big Bert" Armstrong
- Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong
- Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson
- Martin del Rosario as Zardoz
- Liezel Lopez as Zandra
- Epy Quizon as Zuhl
- Carlo Gonzales as Draco
- Gabby Eigenmann as Oscar Robinson
- Neil Ryan Sese as Larry Hook
- Albert Martinez as Richard Hamaguchi Smith
- Christian Vasquez as Zu Zambojil
- Ryan Eigenmann as Zu Zander
- Chanda Romero as Sandra
- Nico Antonio as Oslack
- Jamie Wilson as Garth
- Elle Villanueva as Eva Sanchez
- Jamir Zabarte as Tomas del Rosario
- Sophia Senoron as Ally Chan
- Crystal Paras as Judy / Judalah
- Angela Alarcon as Kelly Bautista
- Dave Duque as PJ
- Julia Pascual as Anna
- Kimson Tan as Tadao Santiago
- Migs Villasis as Apable
- Joaquin Manansala as Edwards
- Jon Lucas as Ignacio
- Dion Ignacio as Obgen
- Juan Rodrigo as Baden
- Kyle Ocampo as Amira
- Kokoy de Santos as Harvey Perez
- Michael V. as the voice of Octo-1[11]
- Dennis Trillo as Hrothgar / Ned Armstrong
- Carla Abellana as Mary Ann Armstrong[12]
- Max Collins as Rozalia
- Carlos Siguion Reyna as a Boazanian emperor
- Seth dela Cruz as younger Steve
- Steven Canja as younger Bert
- Khaine dela Cruz as younger Zardoz
Production
[edit]Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience is based on Voltes V: Legacy, a Philippine live action adaptation of the Japanese anime series Voltes V produced by Toei Company and Sunrise.[13][14] GMA Network acquired the rights to produce the television series through Telesuccess Productions.[14]
The Cinematic Experience is a compilation film covering the TV series' first 15 episodes, hence it consequentially shares production history with its source material.[15][16] In January 2020, GMA Network hired Riot Inc. for the post-production of Voltes V: Legacy. Toei Company supervised the series, whom later gave an approval through a commendation letter.[17]
Mark A. Reyes was hired as the director of Legacy, and has been attached for eight years, from the pitching and approval of the series.[18] Noel Layon Flores served as the lead visual designer.[19] Suzette Doctolero was attached as the writer.[20] GMA Network President Annette Gozon-Valdes is credited by Reyes on the idea of producing The Cinematic Experience, the film version of the TV series.[21]
Production of the television series was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.[22] Principal photography commenced on May 28, 2021.[18] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.[23] Filming resumed on September 18, 2021[24] and concluded in August 2023.[25]
Music
[edit]The Cinematic Experience adapted a rearranged version of the score from the source anime.[26] The theme of the anime was also used for the film, with Julie Anne San Jose doing a cover of Mitsuko Horie's song.[27]
Release
[edit]Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience premiered in SM North EDSA, Quezon City and in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay on April 19, 2023.[3][5][6] The source material, Voltes V: Legacy would make its television debut after The Cinematic Experience's premiere on May 8, 2023 in GMA Network.[27]
Japan will release the Ultra Electromagnetic Edition of the film in theaters on October 18, 2024. This version will feature Japanese audio and additional scenes not included in the Cinematic Experience release shown in the Philippines.[8][28][29][30][31]
Reception
[edit]A positive review in The Philippine Star stated, "Although multilingual in dialogues, the movie mostly showcases a more poetic form of Filipino, occasionally injected with gay lingo and modern-day pop culture terms like “fake news,” which help bring the “Voltes V” brand from the ‘70s to today’s Gen-Zs."[32] A review on PEP, also positive, admitted, "It is easy to get lost in its superb visual effects, albeit there are a few hard-to-miss details that demonstrates the limitations of CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery). One example is the cartoonish appearance of the Voltes V members while alighting from the launch conveyors."[33] Another review, in PhilStar Life, found the film was a "good preview" of the series but presented some flaws in is conception.[34]
In 2024, The Mindanao Times announced that the film would be the first "Tagalog film to be featured in the Japan Film Festival."[35]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ramos, Jansen (28 May 2021). "Voltes V: Legacy officially starts production". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (4 January 2023). "Director Mark Reyes reveals dos and don'ts of making Voltes V: Legacy". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Tunac, Hermes Joy (19 April 2023). "5 exciting things to expect from 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (24 March 2024). "'Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' trailer released". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "'Voltes V: Legacy' wows audience at star-studded premiere". Malaya Business Insight. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ramos, Jansen (3 May 2023). "'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience,' showing pa rin sa big screen hanggang May 9". GMA News Online (in Tagalog). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "'Voltes V: Legacy' holds star-studded cinema premiere". The Manila Times. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ a b Cruz, Hazel Jane (5 June 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience' to be released in Japan in October". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (3 February 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy' movie to be released with Japanese dubbing". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (28 July 2024). "Cast of Voltes V: Legacy unveiled". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Michael V confirms to be the voice of Octo-1 in his official Facebook page". Facebook.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (6 April 2022). "Carla Abellana to play Mary Ann Armstrong on Voltes V: Legacy". GMA Network.
- ^ Alegre, Dianara (2 January 2020). "Michael V ecstatic about GMA's much-awaited Voltes V Legacy live adaptation". GMA Network. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ a b Alegre, Dianara (3 January 2020). "Direk Mark Reyes reveals details of upcoming GMA Network show Voltes V: Legacy". GMA Network. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ "Voltes V: Legacy stars hug, applaud each other after movie premiere". GMA Network. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "TVシリーズ・アニメ「超電磁マシーン ボルテスV（ファイブ）」実写リメイク版 「VOLTES V LEGACY(原題)」" [TV series anime "Chodenji Machine Voltes V (Five)" live-action remake Voltes V Legacy (original title)]. Toei (in Japanese). 21 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Director Mark Reyes' Voltes V: Legacy receives a commendation letter from Toei Company LTD". LionhearTV. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ a b Ramos, Jansen (28 May 2021). "Voltes V: Legacy officially starts production". GMA Network. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Direk Mark Reyes shares a glimpse of an upcoming Voltes V: Legacy costume". GMA Network. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (11 February 2021). "In Photos: Meet the cast of Voltes V: Legacy". GMA Network. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
The series, directed by Mark A. Reyes and written by Suzette Doctolero, bears the potential of being the Philippines' first serious epic sci-fi TV show
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (20 April 2020). "Why 'Voltes V: Legacy' cinematic version? Director Mark Reyes explains, apologizes for glitches". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Voltes V: Legacy director says Camp Big Falcon set as big as 4 basketball courts". GMA Network. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy, tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ". PEP. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ Geli, Bianca (18 September 2021). "Voltes V: Legacy resumes lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Voltes V: Legacy wraps up taping for extra 10 episodes". GMA Network. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "'Voltes V: Legacy' aprub na aprub kay Michael V: 'Sa simula pa lang naluha na 'ko! Hindi ako makapaniwala…'". Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b Tunac, Hermes Joy (19 April 2023). "5 exciting things to expect from Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience". GMA Network. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ Pornel, Atom (5 June 2024). "Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience to be released in Japanese theaters". Good News Pilipinas. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (17 January 2024). "Japanese Film Festival 2024: 'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' returns to the big screen". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ GMA Integrated News (4 June 2024). "'Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience' is heading to Japan!". GMA News Online. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (11 June 2024). "Director Mark Reyes excited for the Japanese screening of 'Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience'". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "'Voltes V: Legacy' review: Finally, a Filipino movie that could rival Marvel, DC". Philstar.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Voltes V: Legacy–The Cinematic Experience lives up to hype as visual feast!".
- ^ "REVIEW: 'Voltes V: Legacy' is a technical triumph of Filipino-made VFX". Philstar Life. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Tanudtanud, Gio J. (10 February 2024). "Japanese film fest returns to SM City". Mindanao Times. Retrieved 9 October 2024.