Broadway Centrum
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{{Infobox building
| name = Broadway Centrum
| alternate_names = {{ubl|GMA Broadway Centrum {{nobr|{{small|(1987–2012)}}}}|TV5 Broadway Centrum {{nobr|{{small|(2009–2013)}}}}}}
| image = File:Broadway Centrum 2023.jpg
| caption = Broadway Centrum in December 2022
| coordinates = {{coord|14.611813|121.032245|display=inline}}
| building_type = Television studios
| location = New Manila, Quezon City
| address = Aurora Boulevard cor. Broadway Avenue, Quezon City
| owner = {{ubl|GMA Network {{small|(1987–2012)}}|Megaworld Corporation {{small|(2012–2018)}}}}
| current_tenants =
| inauguration_date = 1987
}}
Broadway Centrum was a television studio complex located in the New Manila district of Quezon City. It is currently owned by the Empire East Land Holdings, a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation.{{cite web|author=Marlon Santeco |url=http://www.empireeastrealproperties.com/promos--updates |title=Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. Megaworld Central Properties, Inc. - Promos & Updates |publisher=Empireeastrealproperties.com |access-date=January 30, 2016}} It was previously owned by GMA Network.
Since its opening, numerous television series have been broadcast live or taped at the facility for multiple networks. The complex housed two studios, divided into west and east facilities.
For 23 years, the facility served as the home of the lunchtime variety show Eat Bulaga!.
History
The complex was inaugurated upon GMA's conversion to stereo broadcasting. In 1987, it served as the live studio of variety shows Lunch Date, That's Entertainment, Vilma! and GMA Supershow. In 1995, GMA Network Inc. divided the building into two studios in order to accommodate a permanent 400-person audience for Eat Bulaga!.{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/599462/Broadway-Centrum-Complex |title=Broadway Centrum - Quezon City |publisher=Wikimapia.org |access-date=January 30, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100930-295268/Complete-creative-freedom-in-TV5-shows |title='Complete creative freedom' in TV5 shows |website=inquirer.net |access-date=July 25, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306121032/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100930-295268/Complete-creative-freedom-in-TV5-shows |archive-date=March 6, 2014 }}
=Eat Bulaga! era=
The east studio of the Broadway Centrum was the main home for the series from September 16, 1995. From January 1 to March 5, 2010, the show was based out of the west studios during a renovation. After the return of Eat to its regular studio, Diz Iz It! was the last GMA show to originate from the west studio with the opening of GMA Network Studios. TV5 then leased the west studio facility from GMA. The Ryzza Mae Show was the last GMA program to use the east studio facility.
=2010–2018=
TV5 used the west studio for multiple shows, including Face to Face, The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto, P.O.5, Star Factor, Hey It's Saberdey! and Artista Academy.
In 2012, the Empire East Land Holdings, a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation bought the Broadway Centrum to develop a residential condominium and a lifestyle mall at the site of the studio.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/364996/money/companies/megaworld-unit-empire-east-to-spend-p25b-to-buy-more-land-fund-projects |title=Megaworld unit Empire East to spend P25B to buy more land, fund projects | Money | GMA News Online |publisher=Gmanetwork.com |access-date=January 30, 2016}}{{cite web|author=ABS-CBNnews.com |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/10/14/empire-east-develop-broadway-centrum-property |title=Empire East to develop Broadway Centrum property |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=January 25, 2016 |access-date=January 30, 2016}}{{cite web |last=Angela |first=Krista |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/business/88767/empire-east-acquiring-abandoned-factory-to-build-new-township-bigger-than-eastwood-city |title=Empire East acquiring abandoned factory to build new township bigger than Eastwood City |publisher=Interaksyon.com |date=June 10, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724091910/http://www.interaksyon.com/business/88767/empire-east-acquiring-abandoned-factory-to-build-new-township-bigger-than-eastwood-city# |archive-date=July 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}
In March 2014, TV5 ended its lease agreement at the Broadway Centrum with the opening of the TV5 Media Center in Reliance, Mandaluyong.{{cite web|url=http://www.newmedia.com.ph/tv5-media-center-groundbreaking-coverage/|title=TV5 Media Center Groundbreaking Coverage|publisher=New Media Philippines|access-date=August 8, 2012|archive-date=April 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402090728/http://www.newmedia.com.ph/tv5-media-center-groundbreaking-coverage/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/05/20/944102/kapatid-networks-new-home|title=Kapatid network's new home|publisher=PhilStar.Com|access-date=December 21, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://n5e.interaksyon.com/top/4EA1A901A12646E/1001/bagong-tahanan-ng-tv5-sa-mandaluyong-silipin |title=Bagong Tahanan ng TV5 sa Mandaluyong, Silipin |publisher=News5 Everywhere |access-date=December 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111513/http://n5e.interaksyon.com/top/4EA1A901A12646E/1001/bagong-tahanan-ng-tv5-sa-mandaluyong-silipin |archive-date=December 24, 2013 }}
=Demise and fate=
On December 7, 2018, the Broadway Centrum closed with the last broadcast of Eat from the east studio, with the show moving to APT Studios, located in Cainta, Rizal the next day.{{cite web |last1=Anarcon |first1=James Patrick |title=Eat Bulaga looks back on RPN-9, ABS-CBN days as it transfers to new studio |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28916/eat-bulaga-looks-back-on-rpn-9-abs-cbn-days-as-it-transfers-to-new-studio |website=PEP.ph |access-date=January 6, 2019 |date=December 8, 2018}} The property remains unused in situ as Megaworld has yet to execute any of their development plans for the property.
Shows produced at Broadway Centrum
Below is a partial list of programs that have taped episodes at the studios.
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- Artista Academy (TV5, 2012)
- Beh Bote Nga (GMA Network, 1999–2000)
- Bitoy's Bilibkaba (GMA Network, 1997–2000)
- Born to Be a Star (TV5, 2016)
- Bubble Gang (GMA Network, 1995–2000)
- D.A.T.S. (GMA Network, 1997–1999)
- Digital LG Quiz (GMA Network, 1999–2000)
- Diz Iz It! (GMA Network, 2010)
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA Network, 1995–2018)
- Face to Face (now Face 2 Face) (TV5, 2010–2013)
- GMA Supershow (GMA Network, 1987–1997)
- GoBingo (GMA Network, 1996–1999)
- Good Morning Showbiz (GMA Network, 1987–1991)
- Guwapings Live! (GMA Network, 1992)
- HAPPinas Happy Hour (TV5, 2016)
- Happy Truck HAPPinas (TV5, 2016)
- Hey It's Saberdey! (TV5, 2011–2012)
- Jamming (GMA Network, 1999–2000)
- Katok Mga Misis (GMA Network, 1995–1997)
- Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman (TV5, 2013–2014)
- L.O.L: Laugh or Lose (TV5, 2010–2011)
- Lunch Date (GMA Network, 1987–1993)
- Martin After Dark (GMA Network, 1988–1993)
- Move It! (TV5, 2015)
- Mixed N.U.T.S.: Numerong Unong Terrific Show (GMA Network, 1994–1997)
- Oooops With Wendell & Antonio (GMA Network, 1999–2000)
- Partners Mel and Jay (GMA Network, 1996–2000)
- P.O.5 (TV5, 2010–2011)
- Rising Stars Philippines (TV5, 2015)
- S-Files (GMA Network, 1998–2007)
- SST: Salo-Salo Together (GMA Network, 1993–1995)
- Shades (GMA Network, 1987–1988)
- Show & Tell (GMA Network, 1994–1995)
- Showbiz Central (GMA Network, 2007–2012)
- SOP (GMA Network, 1997–2000)
- Star Factor (TV5, 2010)
- StarStruck (GMA Network, 2003–2007; 2009–2010)
- Sunday Funday (TV5, 2012)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2008–2013, 2014)
- Tanghalan ng Kampeon (GMA Network, 1987–1994)
- That's Entertainment (GMA Network, 1987–1996)
- The 700 Club Asia (GMA Network, 1995–2000)
- The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011–2012)
- The Ryzza Mae Show (2013–2015)
- Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok! (GMA Network, 2007–2008)
- Vilma! (GMA Network, 1987–1995)
- Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (GMA Network, 1997–2000)
- What Went Wrong? (GMA Network, 2000–2001)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (TV5, 2009–2015)
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Films produced at Broadway Centrum
- Sige Ihataw Mo (1994)
- Bakit Papa? (2002)
- Jack Em Popoy (2018)
References
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{{Eat Bulaga!}}
Category:Theatres completed in 1987
Category:1987 establishments in the Philippines
Category:Television studios in the Philippines