Nu’ng sinabi ng IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) na maaari nang magbukas ang mga sinehan noong Marso 5 sa mga GCQ areas ay hindi rin sinunod ng karamihan dahil sa takot na baka wala pa ring manood at sayang lang ang kuryente.
Sa Marso 17 sana ang showing ng “Dito at Doon” pero ipinagpaliban ito at naurong na sa Abril 21.
Nagkataon naman na noong dumating ang Sinovac vaccine sa Pilipinas galing China para sa frontliners, health workers at mga military ay saka naman nabalita na tumaas ang COVID-19 cases sa Metro Manila.
At dahil dito ay sarado na naman ang mga sinehan kaya ang desisyon ng TBA Studios ay hindi na ito ipalalabas sa mga sinehan.
Ayon sa official statement ng producer ng movie na si Mr. Ed A. Rocha, “TBA Studios’ upcoming film ‘Dito at Doon’ will proceed with its scheduled online release this coming March 31, 2021, while its theatrical release is currently on hold. The JC Santos – Janine Gutierrez romance movie was supposed to arrive in theaters nationwide on March 17.
“The change comes after careful decision among the film’s producers with everyone’s health and safety as their utmost priority.
“We have decided to release ‘Dito at Doon’ exclusively online for the time being. This was a very difficult decision for the whole team, but one that has everyone’s best interest in mind.”
“Set during the pandemic, Dito at Doon revolves around political science graduate Len (Janine Gutierrez) and her online/offline frenemy Caloy (JC Santos). With polarizing views and challenges of not being physically together, will their relationship survive?
“Directed by JP Habac of ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You fame’, ‘Dito at Doon’ also features host and stand-up comedian Victor Anastacio and theater actress Yesh Burce, with the special participation of Janine’s mom Lotlot de Leon.
“The film was developed and shot during the pandemic, and was slated to be the first big local movie to be released a year since the pandemic started.
“We know how much it means for a lot of people to finally share this experience together on the big screen and we feel positive that there would still be a chance for us to do so.
“But for now, we are happy to offer an accessible and convenient alternative for Filipino movie fans eagerly waiting to see ‘Dito at Doon’,” sabi pa ni Ginoong Rocha.
Mapapanood ang “Dito at Doon” sa online streaming tulad ng KTX. PH, Cinema ’76 @ Home, iWant TFC, at Ticket2Me.
May early bird promo ang “Dito at Doon’l” sa halagang P300 at P350 naman sa regular price.
Dagdag pa ni Mr. Rocha, “We are so grateful to everyone who has shown love and support for this film. We hope that they would continue to extend that support not just for ‘Dito at Doon’, but the whole Philippine Film Industry as well.
“It has been a challenging year, but we at TBA Studios remain hopeful. We appreciate everyone’s patience and we look forward to bringing this timely yet timeless, heartwarming film to you very soon,” sabi pa niya.
Bagama’t nanghihinayang na hindi pa mapapalabas sa mga sinehan ang Dito at Doon ay inisip pa rin ng cast na sina Janine, Yesh Burce, Victor Anastacio at JC ang safety ng lahat.
Samantala, magkakaroon naman ng world premiere ang “Dito at Doon” sa KTX.PH sa Marso 28.