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]

Contents

It is a sequel to the 1996 film Magic Temple . A sequel Magikland was released in 2020. [5]

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

Production

Kung Nandiayn Ka Lang, sung by Antoinette Taus, was the theme song for the film. [6] [7]

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
1997 23rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Film Magic Kingdom3rd [8]
Best Production Design Bradley MayerWon
Best Cinematography Richard PadernalWon
Best Visual Effects Roadrunner NetworkWon
Best Make-up Manuel BenitoWon
Best Float Magic KingdomWon
1998 46th FAMAS Awards Best Special EffectsRoadrunner NetworkWon
Best Visual EffectsRoadrunner NetworkWon

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