The cable television network owned by ABS-CBN Global Ltd. launched the first issue of TFC All Access, a printed bimonthly magazine, which will give readers the “inside scoop on the stars they love to see on screen.” The magazine also provides “in-depth” reportage on celebrity homes, weddings and career predictions.
Led by Editorial Director Leylanie Go, the editorial team “wants to bring their subscribers the best exclusive stories and never before seen pictures,” Go said. The team aims to expand readership with an online version, which is being developed. The next issue will be out in early April. TFC All Access is distributed at restaurants and stores frequented by Filipinos and it is free to TFC subscribers all over the United States.
TFC has also entered into a partnership with Alas Cargo to facilitate My Remit, a “Kapamilya” service, which makes paying bills in the Philippines the United States “faster and safer,” according to TFC Senior Director and managing chief June Del Rosario.
In previous years, only one or two Filipino-produced films have hit theaters per quarter, but recently at least one film has being released each month. Films like “Sisterakas,” a top-grossing comedy and “One More Try” have been well received. To keep viewing rates for such movies high and to get Filipino films into more theaters abroad, English subtitles will now be included. The next film set for release is “A Moment In Time,” starring heartthrobs Coco Martin and Julia Montes.
TFC.tv shows on the web let viewers interact with a social network through commenting and direct posts to social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. TFC.tv offers free trials, and premium subscription is available at $12.95 a month and $32.00 for three months.