Indies rule this year’s ‘Magic 8’

Do not expect to see the likes of Vic Sotto, Vice Ganda, Coco Martin or Richard Yap on the big screen come Christmas Day. In a surprising turn of events, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday left out what were thought to be the frontrunners for selection to the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)—the productions of major movie companies with big name stars which have long been “regulars” to the all-Filipino movie event.