‘Nilalang,’ posibleng 'di na mapanood sa MMFF dahil sa pag-atras ni Robin

Malaki ang posibilidad na hindi na makasama sa darating na Metro Manila Film Festival ang horror movie na "Nilalang" na pagtatambalan sana nina Robin Padilla at dating Japanese adult video star na si Maria Ozawa.

Kasunod ng pag-atras ni Robin sa naturang pelikula para matutukan ang sensitibong pagbubuntis ng misis na si Mariel Rodriguez, inihayag ng kaniyang management team na Vidanes Celebrity Marketing, na malaki ang posibilidad na hindi na magawa ang nabanggit na pelikula dahil isa rin si Robin sa pangunahing producer nito.
 
"Speaking on behalf of the MFT Group, Lead PR Joyce A. Ramirez explains, 'The MFT Group does not believe that there is a suitable replacement for Mr. Padilla and as a result,  the prospective timeline for the production of NILALANG will be compromised,” saad sa pahayag.

“Given the proposed working budget for the film, the non-participation of Mr. Padilla means that MFT (being the main funding partner of Haunted Tower Pictures) no longer  believes that the project has a bankable actor as its lead and the absence of immediate alternative means that the production will be delayed to an extent that NILALANG will not be released in time for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival,” dagdag pa nila.

Nakatakda sanang ipalabas ang mga kalahok na pelikula sa MMFF sa darating na Disyembre.

Una rito, nagpahayag ng pagkadismaya si Maria Ozawa sa pag-atras ni Robin sa pelikula at tinawag niya ang aktor na unprofessional.

Basahin: Maria Ozawa calls Robin Padilla 'unprofessional'

Narito ang buong pahayag ng Vidanes Celebrity Marketing tungkol sa isyu:

This message is to announce to the dear public that Mr. Robin Padilla and Vidanes Celebrity Marketing will no longer be part of the movie ‘Nilalang’, which was scheduled  to compete in the annual Metro Manila Film Festival in December 2015.

It is with great regret that we have to inform all that due to extenuating personal circumstances, Mr. Robin Padilla has had to make the decision to withdraw from the film.

I would like to let you know that this decision making process has been very hard as Mr.
Padilla's reputation shows that he has the highest regards for those he commits to work with. But his withdrawal is due to the fact of needing to attend to his wife Mariel, as she is experiencing a delicate pregnancy. Mariel is currently pregnant with triplets, and also suffered a miscarriage in March of this year.

Due to this, Mr. Padilla feels that he needs to focus and prioritize the wellbeing of his family and has decided to forego his role in the movie “Nilalang.”

The decision to withdraw from the film has been very difficult for Mr. Padilla and VCM team. This cancellation has been a collective resolution of Vidanes Celebrity Marketing and Mr. Padilla and Haunted Tower Productions are not at fault in any way. We acknowledge that we hold no claims or rights to this movie whether it is produced or not.

On behalf of Mr. Robin Padilla and Vidanes Celebrity Marketing, we would like to ask to the producers and the public for their understanding and kind consideration.

Meanwhile, MFT Group through a letter sent to Haunted Tower Pictures confirmed that,  “After much deliberation MFT Group will no longer finance the production of  NILALANG.”

Speaking on behalf of the MFT Group, Lead PR Joyce A. Ramirez explains, “The MFT Group does not believe that there is a suitable replacement for Mr. Padilla and as a result,  the prospective timeline for the production of NILALANG will be compromised.”

“Given the proposed working budget for the film, the non-participation of Mr. Padilla means that MFT (being the main funding partner of Haunted Tower Pictures) no longer  believes that the project has a bankable actor as its lead and the absence of immediate alternative means that the production will be delayed to an extent that NILALANG will not be released in time for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival.” -- FRJ, GMA News