I Heart Movies

I Heart Movies
Logo used since April 5, 2021
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaPhilippines
NetworkGMA Network
HeadquartersGMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Programming
Languages
  • Filipino (main)
  • English (secondary)
Picture format720p HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerGMA Network, Inc.
Sister channels
History
LaunchedMarch 22, 2021 (2021-03-22) (test broadcast)
April 5, 2021 (2021-04-05) (official launch)
ReplacedHallypop (xx.06 digital channel space)
Links
Websitegmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/i_heart_movies
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital terrestrial televisionChannel 7.06 (Mega Manila, Ilocos Sur, Metro Naga and Metro Cebu)
Channel 6.06 (Metro Iloilo)
Channel 10.06 (Metro Baguio/Pangasinan and Tacloban)
Channel 11.06 (Iligan)
Channel 12.06 (Batangas, Legazpi, Metro Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon)
Channel 13.06 (Metro Bacolod)
Channel 5.06 (Roxas City, Metro Davao and Mt. Province)
Channel 8.06 (General Santos)
Channel 9.06 (Zamboanga City)
GMA AffordaboxChannel 4
Cignal TV (Nationwide)Channel 47

I Heart Movies (stylized as i ❤ movies) is a Philippine free-to-air television channel owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. The channel was on test broadcast from March 22 to 31, 2021, and was officially launched on April 5, 2021.[1][2][3] It operates every Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

Overview

I Heart Movies consists of domestically-originated and Filipino-dubbed international films from various distributors, along with internal studio GMA Pictures, as well as ABS-CBN Studios/Star Cinema, MQ Studios, Unitel Pictures, Regal Entertainment, Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company, APT Entertainment, OctoArts Films, FPJ Productions, and Brightlight Productions.[3][2] Its film rights do not conflict with those of other film networks.[4]

Programming

I Heart Movies primarily broadcasts a mix of Filipino and international films through recurring movie blocks. Among these are Takilya Throwback, which features classic local films; Pinoy Movie Date, highlighting contemporary Filipino titles; and Block Screening, which presents popular foreign movies.[5] The channel has also carried selected dramas, variety programs, and news broadcasts in simulcast.[6]

Original programming

  • Takilya Throwback[7]
  • Pinoy Movie Date[7]
  • Block Screening[7]

Simulcasted programs

Former programming

References

  1. ↑ Ruiz, Marah (March 22, 2021). "Experience all the feels sa digital movie channel na 'I Heart Movies'". GMA Network. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "GMA Network launches newest digital channel "I Heart Movies"". GMA Network. March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Viernes, Franchesca (March 29, 2021). "Watch your favorite local, international movies for free on 'I Heart Movies' digital channel". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (April 4, 2021). "What to expect from GMA-7's digital channel I Heart Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  5. ↑ "I Heart Movies on GMA Affordabox". Tempo. Manila Bulletin. May 15, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Aquino, Maine (March 20, 2023). "GMA Telebabad shows, mapapanood na sa I Heart Movies channel". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "I Heart Movies". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ ""Unbreak My Heart" airs on TV and online platforms". ABS-CBN News. May 26, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "'Voltes V: Legacy' gets lauded by fans". GMA News Online. May 17, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (July 14, 2023). "'Royal Blood' cast sa mga dapat abangan". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (April 11, 2023). "'Hearts on Ice' humataw sa ratings". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Barbie and David star in 'Maging Sino Ka Man'". GMA Entertainment. September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ Aquino, Maine (June 26, 2026). "Dingdong Dantes, sa fans at avid viewers ng 'The Master Cutter': 'Mahal po namin kayo'". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  14. ↑ "'24 Oras' is the most watched TV program across the Philippines". GMA News Online. August 12, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ Geli, Bianca (September 14, 2022). "Heart of Asia Channel to simulcast 'Balitanghali'". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
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