So yes, apparently a fellow blogger has broken the news that Angel Locsin is going to reprise her role as DARNA for ABS-CBN particularly for Star Cinema.
Rod Magaru (http://rodmagaru.com/) has posted on his blog that Angel Locsin will be flying once more as Mars Ravelo's famous creation for a new Darna movie. Seeing that the 'shared universe' concept is working so well for Marvel Studios and soon for Warner-DC Comics, I'm really hoping that we get to see sosmething like this for the DARNA movie.
Update: It's apparently a rumor and it's apparently showbiz newcomer Yam Concepcion...
I'm not sure about the casting but I'm swaying towards the positive. I mean, Marian's version sucked... really bad. Angel Locsin was a perfect fit as Darna/ Narda but the story was forgettable. Really? Doctor Zombie? Really??
Plus if Yam is pretty enough to pass as Narda. And she does have the "it" factor to play the role of Mars Ravelo's classic creation. Storywise, I'm really wishing that they pick up parts and tidbits of the recent project by Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre. Except that part where Narda grew up to be a losyang mom. Pass... :D
Darna by Arnold Arre
What perplexes me is why is nobody talking so much about this? A year ago, the net was abuzz about who'll take the coveted role and months pass and nobody even bothered commenting? Weird.
Oh and ABS-CBN, please use the "DARK DARNA" concept. Shit was awesome!
Update: A friend who's closely tied to the industry is saying that the reports poster HERE is unconfirmed. Which probably makes for the argument as to why this news isn't making enough noise through the social networks.
Frances Luna III Illustration firm boys RH Quilantang, Aaron Felizmenio and Wan Mañanita have sent me a link to their INDIEPENDENCE DAY for that Freedom Day surprise they had in store. It's actually a tribute to the late Mars Ravello's classic character Captain Barbell.
Here's what writer RH had to say: "Wasap! Sana na enjoy niyo ang aming ginawang fan fiction. Pagpaparangal sa kababaihan ang dahilan kung bakit ko ginawang babae si Captain Barbell sa version naming ito. Dito kasi sa fan fiction na ito, sinundan namin yung gawa nila Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre. " RH Quilantang June 12, 2013 Sta. Maria, Bulacan XOXO What's even cooler is what happens after uttering the words "CAPTAIN BARBELL". Check it out after the break.
