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Magic Temple is a 1996 Philippine film directed by director and his directing partner Lore Reyes from a story and screenplay they written, with as co-writer of the story. The film stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, and Marc Solis as the trio of young boys sent by their master to face the evil forces who try to destroy the world. It also stars Jackie Lou Blanco as Ravenal, the film's antagonist, as Sifu, the trio's master, and as Yasmin.

Produced and released by , the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1996, as one of the official entries for the 22nd Metro Manila Film Festival, where it became a box office success and notable for winning all of the 14 nominations including the Best Film and Best Director awards. In 2016, the film was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab.

Synopsis
The magical world of "Samadhi" is threatened by the evil forces of Ravenal. Sifu, a mystical teacher, sends out three teenage boys to journey to the Magic Temple. Jubal, Sambag, and Omar, each with their own unique power, battle the threat to the world of "Samadhi" and face many extraordinary things along the way. The boys are sure to face a huge battle ahead of them. Still, with the help of magical creatures they met along their journey, evil is eliminated, and they learn the true value of camaraderie and believing in themselves to face any problem.

Cast
  • Jason Salcedo as Jubal
  • Junell Hernando as Sambag
  • as Omar
  • as Yasmin
  • as Sifu
  • Jackie Lou Blanco as Ravenal
  • Gina Pareño as Telang Bayawak
  • Aljon Jimenez as Rexor
  • Cholo Escaño as Sisig
  • as Grand Master
  • Sydney Sacdalan as Shaolin Child
  • Chubi del Rosario as Gamay
  • Mae-Ann Adonis as Rexor's mother
  • Alvin Froy Alemania as young Sambag
  • Tess Dumpit as Jubal's mother
  • Kristopher Peralta as young Rexor
  • as young Jubal

Trivia
The names of the three main characters refer to the country's national symbolisms. Jubal is an Igorot, a tribe from Luzon; Sambag is from the Visayas, and his name is Visayan for ; and Omar is a name found among the Muslim tribes of Mindanao. The names, therefore, account for the Philippines' major islands.

Reception
Accolades
1996Metro Manila Film FestivalBest PictureMagic Temple
Best Director and Lore Reyes
Best Screenplay, Lore Reyes and
Best Original Story, Lore Reyes and
Best Production DesignRodell Cruz
Best CinematographyJoe Tutanes
Best EditingDanilo Gloria
Best Musical ScoreArchie Castillo
Best Original Theme SongArchie Castillo
Best Visual EffectsBenny Batoctoy
Best Make-up ArtistSiony Tolentino
Best Sound RecordingMichael Idioma and Ronald de Asis
Best FloatMagic Temple
1997FAMAS AwardsBest SoundMichael Idioma and Ronald de Asis
Best Child Actress
Best Supporting ActressGina Pareño
Gawad Urian AwardsBest CinematographyJoe Tutanes
Best Production DesignRodell Cruz

Special awards
1996Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardsBest PictureMagic Temple

Remake
A remake of the film was announced in December 2018, to be produced by ABS-CBN and Cre8 Productions. will direct the project.

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