Batang-X
Batang-X is a 1995 Filipino film released under Regal Films. The film is about 5 children with superhuman abilities who get kidnapped by the alien Dr. Axis to help her steal sources of energy for her spaceship.[1][2][3]
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 Comics inspired threatrical release poster | |
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| Screenplay by |
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| Story by | Peque Gallaga |
| Produced by | Lily Monteverde |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jose Tutañes |
| Edited by | Danny Gloria |
| Music by | Archie Castillo |
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| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Cast
- Aiko Melendez as Dr. Axis
- Michael de Mesa as Dr. Kwak-kwak
- John Ace Zabarte as Angel "A-Gel" Arsenal/Batang-X #1
- JC Tizon as Bugoy/G:Boy/Batang-X #4
- Anna Larrucea as Trina "3-Na" De La Paz/Batang-X #3
- John Prats as Kiko "Kindat" Arsenal/Batang-X #2
- Janus del Prado as Control/Batang-X #5
- Alvin Froy Alemania as Freighten Kid
- Chuck Perez as Zygrax
- Jeofrey Eigenmann as Philips
- Al Tantay as Dr. Dinero
- Amy Perez as Mrs. Dinero
- Troy Martino as Dr. Drago
- Teresa Loyzaga as Trina's mother
- Jaime Fabregas as Warlalu
- Jon Achaval as Askal
- Orestes Ojeda as Angel & Kiko's father
- Tess Dumpit as Angel & Kiko's mother
- Mel Kimura as Lab Assistant
Franchise
Television
The movie's success generated a TV series Batang X sa TV on ABC 5, directed by Lore Reyes. The show was developed by MPB Primedia. It ran 45 minutes long per episode.
In 2008, another TV series was commissioned by Unitel Productions, Batang X: The Next Generation broadcast every Saturday on TV5 (formerly ABC 5). The show's special digital effects were executed by Optima, Inc. and Digitrax, Inc.
Comics
A comic book series of Batang X was published by Sonic Publishing and was sponsored, as with the movie, by McDonald's.
References
- "Then And Now: The Cast of "Batang X"". FilipiKnow. May 26, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- "#Throwback: What happened to the 'Batang-X' stars?". GMA Entertainment. October 27, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- Awit, Jujemay G. (August 27, 2017). "Pinoy superheroes". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
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