Archive for November 2012

SM Cinema, currently the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, has been part of the lives of Filipino families for over 20 years. With its commitment toward quality movie entertainment, SM Cinema recently converted all its film-based theatres into Digital Theatres – the first cinema franchise in the country to do so. With this notable milestone, SM Cinema gives back to its loyal patrons with another FIRST in Philippine cinema history – the FREE MOVIE DAY event, a grand movie blow-out slated to happen this December 8, 2012.

This SM Cinema event will offer free movies in all of SM Cinema’s 246 Digital Theatres in all 45 branches nationwide! The line-up of movies will include the horror-thriller House at the End of the Street, Stolen, the latest Nicolas Cage action flick, the biopic Supremo: The Andres Bonifacio Story, crime drama film Deadfall, the popular Step Up Revolution and the restored version of Ishmael Bernal’s Himala. Apart from these six movies, two independent films courtesy of the Film Development Council of the Philippines will also be a part of the line-up.

Registration for SM Cinema’s Free Movie Day is from November 22 to December 6. Just follow these five easy steps:

1. Like and Register at our e-PLUS Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/eplus.sm)

2. Click on the Free Movie App.

3. Choose your Cinema, Time and Movie

4. Print the confirmation email.

5. Surrender the printed confirmation email at your preferred SM Cinema branch for your free two tickets.

Free Movie Day is made possible by SM Cinema, e-PLUS card – your most convenient access to the movies, Multivision Pictures of the Philippines, AV Production, Crystalsky, Pioneer Films, Star Cinema and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Free Movie Day is also being brought to you by Coca Cola, Bright Pop, Purefoods San Miguel and Mister Donut.

About SM Cinema

SM Cinema is the country’s leading exhibitor – boasting 246 cinemas and 5 IMAX Theatres in 45 branches nationwide. SM Cinema continues to expand and lead the country’s development in cinema technology.

For a more convenient way of watching a movie, experience the newest from SM Cinema – the CINEMOBILE: Your mobile, your movie ticket. With its turnstile system, SM Cinema delivers a more convenient movie-going experience to its patrons.

You may also avail SM Cinema’s e-PLUS (Entertainment, Privileges, Lifestyle, Upgrades and Surprises) card to make your movie-watching more convenient, rewarding and fun. On top of the reward point scheme, e-PLUS is loaded with VIP privileges, special promos like a 50 percent discount on select movies, seasonal offers, quarterly raffles and invites to exclusive events. e-PLUS members can also avail promos and discounts from partner merchants. The e-Plus starter kit comes with your personalized e-Plus card, free movies, snacks and a premium item.

To know more about the company, visit SM Cinema’s website at www.smcinema.com. You may also like SM Cinema on Facebook (facebook.com/smcinema) and follow them on Twitter (twitter.com/sm_cinema). To connect with IMAX on Facebook, follow facebook.com/imaxsmcinema and like them on Twitter.com/imax_smcinema.

This Sunday (November 25), GMA Network ushers in the 25th year of the country’s premiere singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid with the airing of his special docu-musical dubbed as “The Songwriter and The Hitmakers” on Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO).

This TV special will feature Ogie together with some of the country’s top record-setting singers who are also part of his album. His silver anniversary will be marked by an 8-segment docu-musical which elevates Ogie to the status of Master Songwriter.

Viewers will witness the story of Ogie’s beginnings from being a member of the Kundirana choir to his family’s concerted efforts to give him an opportunity to reach greater heights as an OPM artist. He will have a comedic performance of one of his hits, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”, with Michael V. as they perform one of their most in-demand skits in Bubble Gang.

As a tribute to his parents who have supported him all the way, Ogie’s song “To You” will be performed by Richard Poon, and will be supplemented by the famous “Yaya and Angelina” skit featuring Michael V and Ogie.

In another segment, Ogie will perform “Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap” as a way of showing his appreciation for his blessings, most importantly his family. He will also interview his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in their own home, and also perform “Tayong Dalawa”, the song that he wrote for their wedding.

The Silver Anniversary Special will also feature a performance by Rachelle Ann Go of the song “Mula Ngayon”. The cast of Bubble Gang’s Boy Pickup will deliver their wittiest lines with reference to Ogie’s songs and will also include a bit of repartee about him being a controversial figure. The special will also show a music video performance featuring Jaya and Jay-r with the song “Nakaw Na Sandali”.

La Diva will also perform the song “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw”, while one of Ogie’s idols, Gary Valenciano will also herald the undying stories of love with the song “Kailangan Kita”.

Meanwhile, Ogie will conduct a surprise mob chorale singing “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka” held at the SM Mall Of Asia.

And lastly, Ogie will end this celebration on a comedic musical note as he reprises the segment “OJ” with his friend Janno Gibbs.

“The Songwriter and The Hitmakers” will air on November 25 on SNBO.

Creed, one of the most prominent post-grunge acts that have sold no less than 53 million albums worldwide, is Manila-bound.

On Nov. 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, lead vocalist Scott Stapp, bassist Brian Marshall, drummer Scott Phillips and guitarist/vocalist Mark Tremonti collectively known as Creed will perform live their well-loved songs that have endeared them to fans regardless of shifting trends in the worldwide music industry. Some of the most anticipated hits they racked up in their more than a decade of dominance are With Arms Wide Open, My Sacrifice, Higher, What If, What’s This Life For and Are You Ready. Note that Creed has its own greatest hits compilation album, one of the few from among its contemporaries.

Of its hits, With Arms Wide Open has proven to be its biggest so far with the song eventually ending up as Best Rock Song in the 2011 Grammy Awards. The song about fatherhood that many believe has spiritual undertones, pushed the album to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide. It was also nominated in the Grammys under the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

The voice of Stapp is considered by many as one of the most compelling ones in the genre. In a review of one of Creed’s earliest performances, Stapp’s gravely but powerful voice was said to have the ability to energize a room as soon he steps up to the mic and it can fill up every available space.

And though Creed has been involved in several controversies through the years — including going into hiatus only to return stronger than before — it has remarkably weathered all these through the sheer force of its musical artistry. By the time 2011 had come, the quartet has been hailed by Billboard magazine as the 18th best artist of the last decade. One of its albums that moved 40 million units worldwide also ended up as the ninth best-selling artist of the 2000s.

But it’s not all nostalgia going for the concert in Manila. It is said that the band has started recording new material for its fifth album so it won’t be unlikely if it decides to sample some of these during the show, perhaps, even exclusively for its Filipino fans.

Here’s interesting trivia about Creed: Though regarded by many as a Christian rock band due to some of its best songs focusing on themes such as eternity and faith, the band has never claimed to be one and, in fact, was never signed to a contemporary Christian music label. It’s just that unlike many other rock bands, Creed chooses to deal with such topics as sexual abuse, hostility and lucid dreaming “in a substantial, mature manner,” said a reviewer.

In an interview, Stapp pointed out the difference between spiritual and religious lyrics: “Religion was about ‘what not to do.’ Spirituality opens you up, sets you free.”

Major sponsors are Dunkin Donuts, One Plate Restaurant, CalayanSurgicenter and The Philippine STAR. Tickets to The Creed Live In Manila are available in Ticketnet outlets with the following ticket prices:

Patron A Standing (P5,850); Patron B Standing (P4,500); Lower Box Center (P4,500); Lower Box Side (P3,500); Upper Box A (P2,500); and Upper Box B (P1,500); and General Admission (P800). For details, call 921-8883 or 0929-2603399.

Check out the Halloween promo of the concert below:

CREED LIVE IN MANILA

NOVEMBER 11, 2012 AT 8PM

SMART ARANETA COLISEUM

HALLOWEEN PROMO TICKET PRICES:

PATRON SEATED (PT104-115) - Php 4,900 (From: Php 6,255)

PATRON STANDING (PTSRO) - Php 3,900 (From: Php 5,830)

LOWER BOX VIP (LB200 & LB201) - not included, Php 4,770

LOWER BOX REGULAR (LB202 - LB215) - Php 2,600 (From: Php 4,030)

UPPER BOX A (UA300 - UA321) - Php 1,900 (From: Php 2,650)

UPPER BOX B (UB) - Php 795 (From: Php 1,590)

GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) - Php 600 (From: Php 850)