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{{short description|Philippine fantasy adventure film}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
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{{Infobox film
| name           = Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
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| director       = {{ubl|[[Peque Gallaga]]|Lore Reyes}}
| producer       = {{ubl|Vincent del Rosario III|Veronique del Rosario-Corpus}}
| screenplay     = {{ubl|Paul Daza|Peque Gallaga|Lore Reyes}}
| story          = {{ubl|Gabriel Fernandez|Bradley Mayer|[[Erik Matti]]}}
| starring       = {{ubl|Jason Salcedo|[[Janus del Prado]]|Junell Hernando|[[Jun Urbano]]}}
| music          = Archie Castillo
| cinematography = Richard Padernal
| editing        = Danny Gloria
| studio         = [[Viva Films|Neo Films]]
| distributor    = Neo Films
| released       = {{Film date|1997|12|25}}
| runtime        = 155 minutes
| country        = Philippines
| language       = Filipino
| budget         = ₱33 million<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Kw8iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2852%2C1193390|last=Red|first=Isah|title=Stage Show|pages=26|date=December 12, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref>
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'''''Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis''''' is a 1997 Philippine [[fantasy film|fantasy]] [[adventure film|adventure]] film directed by [[Peque Gallaga]] and Lore Reyes. The film stars Jason Salcedo, [[Janus del Prado]], Junell Hernando and [[Jun Urbano]]. It was one of the entries in the [[1997 Metro Manila Film Festival]], where it won as 3rd Best Picture. It marks the theatrical debut of [[Anne Curtis]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TGhZAAAAMAAJ|last1=del Mundo|first1=Clodualdo Jr.|last2=Lua|first2=Shirley|title=Direk: Essays on Filipino Filmmakers|pages=150|date=2019|publisher=[[Liverpool University Press]]|isbn=9780823079360 |access-date=February 11, 2023|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JVMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_UoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6533%2C515773|last=Red|first=Isah|title="Tongue-tied" in Tokyo|pages=20|date=December 5, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NFMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_UoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3324%2C2185679|last=Red|first=Isah|title=Home is Where the Heart is|pages=18|date=December 22, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref>
It is a sequel to the 1996 film ''[[Magic Temple]]''.
The film is streaming online on [[YouTube]].
==Plot==
In the kingdom of Damortis, Empress Sofia, was killed by her brother Basilicus when he ordered a monster Magdug to kill her. But, Sofia's only daughter and heir Dahlia was brought by Gaman along with Mico to the Philippines. This led to Basilicus to rule over Damortis. Amain, learned about what happened when he went to Gaman in their hideout in Tondo, Manila. As Basilicus men came, they capture Gaman and Amain took Dahlia and Jomar. Amain then told Jobert, Oman and Samuel to treat her fairly. But, the boys would treat her just a servant. Gaman was brought to Basilicus and asked where Dahlia is. Basilicus put a worm in his ear. Before he died, Gaman told Basilicus that they are in Talisay. Rava and his men went to Talisay. As the boys are away, Amain was captured by Rava and burned his house. Dahlia was unable to save Amain. This led them to go to Damortis. But, a worm went to Oman's ear without warning. Jobert, Oman, Samuel, Mico and Dahlia saw Gabriel, a known miner. When they went on a house for food, some people recognized Dahlia. She then learned about the death of her mother. Jobert, Oman and Mico was captured by Rava and his men. It found out that Gabriel informed them about it. But, they couldn't find Dahlia and Samuel. At the dungeon, they saw Amain and was able to escape. Dahlia then asked Basilicus to surrender. This caused a war as Gabriel came and fought the men of Basilicus. Samuel went with Magdug and they fought them. When Basilicus saw Dahlia, he was about to kill her, but Samuel came. Gabriel wiped out the soldiers of Basilicus. Basilicus surrendered the crown when Dahlia came. But, Dahlia stepped on him and Basilicus fell. Gabriel then puts the crown on Dahlia, making her the new ruler of Damortis. After six months, the entire kingdom celebrated Dahlia's ascension to the throne. Gabriel gave Amain an umbrella for him to remember Damortis, and he along with Jobert, Oman and Samuel leave to Talisay. As Jobert, Oman and Samuel are racing home, Amain opened the umbrella a had a glimpse of Damortis.
==Cast==
* Jason Salcedo as Jobert
* [[Janus del Prado]] as Oman
* Junell Hernando as Samuel
* [[Jun Urbano]] as Amain
* [[Mark Gil]] as Basilicus
* [[William Martinez (actor)|William Martinez]] as Gabriel
* Ramon Christopher as Rava
* Turko Cervantes as Gaman
* [[Maricel Laxa]] as Empress Sofia
* [[Anne Curtis]] as Dahlia
* Jomari Uy as Mico
* Mark Querubin as Woodcutter
* Lilia Cuntapay as Wormkeeper
* Mark Bacho as Nervous Creature
==Production==
''Kung Nandiayn Ka Lang'', sung by [[Antoinette Taus]], was the theme song for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MVMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_UoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2486%2C1911643|last=Red|first=Isah|title=The Cutting Edge|pages=26|date=December 19, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MQ8iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6716%2C2257241|title=Antoinette Sings "Magic Kingdom" Movie Theme|pages=18|date=December 23, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref>
==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Awards
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="6"| 1997
| rowspan="6"| [[1997 Metro Manila Film Festival|23rd Metro Manila Film Festival]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Film]]
| Magic Kingdom
| {{won|place=3rd}}
| rowspan="8"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NQ8iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9QoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6664%2C2795472|last=Red|first=Isah|title=MMFF Awards" Maricel Wins, But Where was She?|pages=20|date=December 29, 1997|newspaper=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2023|via=Google News}}</ref>
|-
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]]
| Bradley Mayer
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]
| Richard Padernal
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]
| Roadrunner Network
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Make-up Artist|Best Make-up]]
| Manuel Benito
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Float|Best Float]]
| Magic Kingdom
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1998
| rowspan="2"| [[FAMAS Award|46th FAMAS Awards]]
| Best Special Effects
| Roadrunner Network
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Visual Effects
| Roadrunner Network
| {{won}}
|-
|}
==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0378296}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqrSN4mRFAI Full Movie] on [[Viva Films]]
[[Category:1997 films]]
[[Category:1997 fantasy films]]
[[Category:1990s fantasy adventure films]]
[[Category:Filipino-language films]]
[[Category:Philippine fantasy adventure films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Peque Gallaga]]
[[Category:Films directed by Lore Reyes]]
[[Category:Neo Films films]]
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