GMA Pictures, Warner Bros. Philippines sign distribution deal for 'P77'

June 17 ------ GMA Pictures has formally inked its partnership with Warner Bros. Philippines for the distribution of the upcoming horror film "P77."

The ceremonial contract signing, held on Monday morning at GMA Network in Quezon City, was attended by GMA Network Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and GMA Pictures Executive Vice President Nessa Valdellon, Warner Bros. Philippines distribution director Rico Gonzales, "P77" lead actress Barbie Forteza, and "P77" director Derick Cabrido

In her short message after the contract signing, Gozon-Valdes expressed her pride in the partnership of GMA Pictures and Warner Bros. Philippines. "I believe that together we can ensure the success of this film and bring this movie to a wider audience," she said.

Meanwhile, Gonzales said that Warner Bros. Philippines has been in talks with GMA Pictures about distributing "P77" since last year. "This is actually our seventh local movie to be distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines, so I'm hoping GMA-7, 'P77' is going to be the lucky 7," he said.

For the Kapuso Primetime Princess, 'P77' is not just another film to her name but a personal career milestone. “It’s something na i-ba-brag ko talaga, hindi ko itatago. May Warner Bros. film ako! Gano’n!” Barbie told GMA News Online. "P77," which stands for Penthouse 77, will also star Euwenn Mikaell, Gina Pareño, and Jackie Lou Blanco.

The film is directed by Derick Cabrido, the filmmaker behind the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," and produced by GMA Pictures and Clever Minds Inc. It was written by Enrico Santos, and the story by Anj Atienza and Xtian Julao. "P77" is coming to cinemas on July 30.

Source: gmanetwork.com