Greenbelt Unveils Its Reimagined Cinemas, Elevating the Premium Moviegoing Experience

 

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The reimagination of Greenbelt is shaping up to redefine the standard for shopping, leisure and entertainment in Metro Manila, exemplifying the best of what Ayala Malls has to offer. 

“Reinventing a place as iconic as Greenbelt demands both ambition and attention to detail,” said Ayala Malls COO Paul Birkett. “Alongside an exceptional mix of global and local luxury brands, we’ve also refreshed the entertainment experience with upgraded theaters, a revitalized lobby and a curated selection of food and snack options.”

Among the most anticipated transformations are Greenbelt’s cinemas, which include the popular 4DX – the go-to choice for an immersive multi-sensory moviegoing experience – and the beloved My Cinema, the preferred venue for private and exclusive celebrations.  

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Greenbelt’s refreshed cinemas introduce a redesigned lobby featuring a massive video wall, ideal for visionary storytelling and showcasing trailers. The newly refined ticket booth now sports a streamlined look that adds a touch of class and modern vibe. The Movie Snackbar has also been updated with a sleeker appearance and expanded food offerings for movie lovers who enjoy snacking while watching. Making their debut are must-try popcorn flavors Truffle Parmesan, Smoked Gouda, and Salted Caramel, served in a Greenbelt-exclusive popcorn bucket design, and food options from Mamou, Potato Corner, Toki, Chihuahua and Carmen’s Best.

Inside the theaters, every detail has been elevated. The cinemas now feature upgraded interior wall panels, lush carpeting and warm atmospheric lighting that creates a cozy and inviting ambiance. Seating was enhanced as well with all cinemas outfitted with Slider seats. These seats feature a wider, all-leather design, and smooth glide mechanism that intuitively shifts to a slightly reclined position without the need for electric controls – delivering both comfort and ergonomic support and ultimately enhances viewer experience.  

From left) Ayala Malls executives John Malte, Sherlene Cruz, Mae Dichupa and Yvette Roldan, with artist Kayla Rivera, who hosted the event 

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The refreshed Greenbelt cinemas were unveiled on February 10, where guests were treated to the enhanced cinematic experience and an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated “Wuthering Heights,” Emerald Fennell’s movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Prior to the special screening, guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres and refreshments from Dilingers, with live entertainment courtesy of a live quartet. 

A live quartet serenaded the guests

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Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Dilingers

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The event was capped off with an exclusive preview of “Wuthering Heights,” now showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas

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Yvette Roldan, Ancillary Business Head of Ayala Malls, is excited for moviegoers to experience the reinvigorated Greenbelt cinemas. “From theater design, lighting and seating to screen and sound technologies, we have upgraded the entire movie-watching experience at Greenbelt cinemas to ensure comfort and quality,” she said. “Be it with friends, families or significant others, we invite you to experience the big screen’s greatest stories at Greenbelt cinemas.”

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The premium cinema experience begins even before guests arrive in Greenbelt. With the all-new Ayala All Access, www.ayalaallaccess.com, moviegoers can conveniently check movie schedules and book their Greenbelt Cinema tickets online.

Experience luxury leisure at Greenbelt, and step into cinemas where design, comfort, and technology come together to make all the difference. For updates, visit Greenbelt’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and Ayala Malls Cinemas Facebook and Instagram pages. “Wuthering Heights” is now showing at Ayala Malls Cinemas. Book your tickets by visiting www.ayalaallaccess.com  

MARVEL TELEVISION REVEALS TRAILER & KEY ART FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SECOND SEASON OF “DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN”

 

Season 2 premieres March 25, exclusively on Disney+

 

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/vuEq07khvrE?si=-CKzz67XFwafTfn3 

PHILIPPINES — Marvel Television has recently unveiled a new trailer, key art and stills for the highly anticipated second season of “Daredevil: Born Again,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most intense street-level drama, streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning March 24. Across eight gripping episodes, survival, resistance and redemption collide as the battle for the soul of New York begins.

Created by Dario Scardapane, Chris Ord and Matt Corman, the series stars Charlie Cox as the titular masked vigilante (aka Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk. Returning to the series are Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye and Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn. This season also marks the long-awaited return of Krysten Ritter as fan-favorite Jessica Jones and introduces Matthew Lillard as the mysterious Mr. Charles.

In Season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk crushes New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. But beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock will try to fight back from the shadows to tear down the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild. 

Love is on the Big Screen with Ayala Malls Cinemas, Featuring Two Special Valentine's Screenings

 

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Still planning your date this Valentine’s Day?

Ayala Malls Cinemas has got you covered!

This Valentine’s Day, Ayala Malls Cinemas invites moviegoers and film enthusiasts to celebrate love and music on the big screen. From February 14, audiences can enjoy two exclusive screenings only at Ayala Malls Cinemas, featuring the critically acclaimed period drama Hamnet and the intimate documentary The Rose: Come Back To Me. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching period drama or an intimate Korean musical documentary, these films promise to make every patron’s Valentine’s celebration unforgettable, emotionally stirring, and captivating.

HAMNET

Perfect for literary and theater lovers who appreciate timeless stories and cinematic artistry, Hamnet is directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. 

Hamnet is not just one of the most anticipated films to arrive in the country but also an award-winning masterpiece. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel and inspired by William Shakespeare’s timeless classic Hamlet, the film earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley. It also won two Golden Globe Awards, one for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category and for Jessie Buckley’s performance as Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Early access screenings are available at Trinoma, Glorietta, and Manila Bay at 6:30 PM on February 14, with regular release beginning February 18, giving audiences the chance to experience one of the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen.

THE ROSE: COME BACK TO ME

Ideal for Hallyu fans and music lovers, The Rose: Come Back To Me follows the journey of indie rock band The Rose. The film explores their rise to global fame, behind-the-scenes of their career, their challenges, and their love for music.  

Get to know more about their music, brotherhood, and resilience on the big screen as it comes to cinemas exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, including Manila Bay, Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, U.P. Town Center, Marquee Mall, Centrio, Capitol Central, Solenad, Feliz, Vermosa, and A-Giant Cinemas at Trinoma and Ayala Center Cebu, from February 14 to 20.

Delight in a variety of treats from The Movie Snackbar, from classic popcorn favorites to sweet treats perfect for sharing, while watching these stories unfold. Moviegoers can enjoy every scene from plush seats with generous legroom, experiencing every laugh, tear, and heart-fluttering moment with their loved ones.

Planning the perfect cinematic date is easier than ever when you book advance tickets at www.sureseats.com. Visit Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Facebook and Instagram official pages for more updates.  

WUTHERING HEIGHTS review - A Classic Tale of Love, Revenge, and Tragedy

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 

Inspired by the 1847 Gothic novel, this latest adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS is a cinematic experience that you simply can’t miss. At its heart, it’s a story of tumultuous love between Catherine and Heathcliff—two souls bound together by passion and torn apart by circumstance. The film captures their intense connection in a way that is both sexy and stylish, making every scene pulse with raw emotion. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi deliver performances brimming with undeniable sexual chemistry, drawing you into their world from the very first moment.

Visually, WUTHERING HEIGHTS is nothing short of spectacular. The set designs are huge and extravagant; every room feels alive with gothic grandeur. Costume designs are equally lavish, enveloping the characters in period elegance while adding to the film’s overall sense of drama and tragedy. While it’s true that this adaptation takes creative liberties and doesn’t strictly follow the source material, it offers a fresh perspective on a classic tale.

If you’re looking for something gorgeous to watch this Valentine season—a movie that combines love, revenge, tragedy, and striking visuals—WUTHERING HEIGHTS delivers on all fronts. It’s an unforgettable experience that pays homage to its inspiration while carving out its own unique place in cinema history. 

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DISNEY+ DEBUTS OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED LIMITED SERIES FX’S “LOVE STORY: JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. & CAROLYN BESSETTE,” PREMIERING FEBRUARY 13

 

Nine-Episode Limited Series Streaming Exclusively on Disney+

Starring Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly 

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gw2RakWShdE?si=0WruTjfKa6yNEWKO 

PHILIPPINES — Disney+ debuted the official trailer for FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” a limited series that explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century, John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon). It is the first installment in Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story” anthology and is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The nine-episode series will premiere February 13 at 10:00 am with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.

 

It was a love story that captured the attention of the nation: John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon) was a star in her own right. Fiercely independent and with a singular style, she rose from being a sales assistant to an executive at Calvin Klein, and became a trusted confidante of its eponymous founder. John and Carolyn’s connection was immediate, electric and undeniable. As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart. Featuring Grace Gummer (Caroline Kennedy), Naomi Watts (Jackie Kennedy Onassis), Alessandro Nivola (Calvin Klein), Leila George (Kelly Klein), Sydney Lemmon (Lauren Bessette) and Constance Zimmer (Ann Marie Messina), “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” charts the complex and heartbreaking journey of a couple whose private love became a national obsession.

 

FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Connor Hines, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis and Tanase Popa. Max Winkler executive produced and directed the pilot episode. It is produced by 20th Television.  

“MADE IN KOREA” ROCKETS UP CHARTS TO BECOME THE NUMBER ONE MOST VIEWED KOREAN ORIGINAL PREMIERE OF 2025 ON DISNEY+ IN APAC*

Production Is Already Underway On Season Two Of This Electrifying New Korean Crime Noir Starring Hyun Bin, Jung Woosung and Woo Dohwan 

Get A First Glimpse Of Season Two HERE: 

https://youtu.be/apg5l13NQao?si=irVBtH_j_BERf7uS

PHILIPPINES — After another year of exceptional storytelling that saw the release of over a dozen hit APAC series including Hyper Knife, Tempest, The Manipulated, Nine Puzzles, Gannibal Season 2, and more, Disney+ confirmed this week that Made In Korea has officially become the number one most viewed Korean Original premiere of 2025 on Disney+ in APAC*.

First released on Disney+ on December 24, Made In Korea Season 1 follows Baek Kitae, an ambitious KCIA agent who’s living a double life. Driven by his thirst for power, Kitae works as a government agent by day while running a highly illegal operation by night. Smart, suave, cunning and capable, Kitae rapidly moves up the ranks after using his smuggling operation to consolidate power, protect his brother, and generate vast sums of money for the agency. Seemingly unstoppable, only one thing stands in his way – a tenacious prosecutor who can't be bought, bribed or reasoned with. With everything at stake for both men, the series follows the duo as they battle to take each other down.

Starring Hyun Bin (Crash Landing On You, Confidential Assignment) as agent Baek Kitae, Jung Woosung (12.12: The Day, Hunt) as tenacious prosecutor Jang Geonyoung, and Woo Dohwan (Bloodhounds, Mr. Plankton) as Kitae’s brother Baek Kihyun, Made in Korea is written by Park Eunkyo (Sea of Tranquility, Mother) and Park Joonseok (A Normal Family), directed by Woo Minho (The Man Standing Next, Inside Men), and produced by Hive Media Corp (Inside Men, The Man Standing Next, 12.12: The Day).

First confirmed during last year’s Disney+ Originals Preview at Hong Kong Disneyland, Season 2 of this unmissable series has already begun production, with a first look at what audiences can expect revealed in the 2026 slate preview announcement.

Stream Made In Korea Season 1 exclusively on Disney+ today! 

Experience award-winning cinema at its finest as “Hamnet,” Best Picture winner at the Golden Globes, and nominated for 8 Academy Awards, arrives exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on February 18 Early Access screenings available on February 14

 

The critically acclaimed Golden Globe winner for Best Picture and eight-time Academy Award–nominated film HAMNET, directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, arrives exclusively at the home of award-winning films, Ayala Malls Cinemas, starting February 18, offering Philippine audiences the rare opportunity to experience one of the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen.

Hamnet, a powerful story that inspired Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet is written and directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel of the same title, and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn.

The film stands as one of the most recognized films of the awards season, nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Chloé Zhao), Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), and major craft categories including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. Hamnet has also won in two Golden Globes categories, with the film taking home the Best Motion Picture award in the drama category, and Jessie Buckley winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Praised for its emotional depth, intimate storytelling, and masterful performances, Hamnet is the latest addition in Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusives, a collection of critically-acclaimed stories that spark emotion and discussion. 

Set in England in the late 16th century, Hamnet is the tale of legendary poet William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes. A love affair turns into a marriage and three children, and as Will sets off to London for a career in theater, Agnes is left to support the family alone. Their bond is tested as tragedy strikes, and as their once unshakeable foundation starts to crumble, the experience leads into the creation of Hamlet.

Ayala Malls Cinemas invites audiences to experience Hamnet within a sanctuary of cinematic artistry—where every frame in the period drama comes alive through superior digital projection. The film’s hauntingly beautiful original score unfolds in rich, immersive surround sound, wrapping viewers in its emotional embrace. With thoughtfully designed premium seating and an atmosphere of refined and refreshed comfort, Ayala Malls Cinemas offers a space where one can fully surrender to the film’s profound story. Celebrated for its dedication to showcasing award-winning masterpieces, this is the perfect setting to witness Hamnet’s quiet power and timeless grace on the grandest screen. Films like Hamnet and more await as Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusives ensure there’s something for everyone, be it the latest in store or classics that deserve another period in the spotlight.

Producer Steven Spielberg is convinced that the story of Hamnet was in the best of hands with Chloé Zhao. “The beautiful and memorable storytelling in Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel deserved to be brought to the screen by a filmmaker who would protect the material’s integrity and demonstrate an intuitive understanding of the emotional and complex journey that the characters—and the audience—take over the course of the story. There was only one director I knew who would bring Hamnet to the screen with such compassionate care, and that is Chloé Zhao,” says Spielberg. “In adapting the novel with Maggie, Chloé’s inherent humanity, unerring sense of narrative, and gift for getting remarkable performances infuse every frame of Hamnet”.   

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TTxl99bfvyA?si=kHf2c1ocMqrnNhXG

Make your Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a romantic movie night as you become among the first to experience Hamnet on the big screen. Early Access screenings take place on February 14 at 6:30 PM at select Ayala Malls Cinemas: Trinoma, Glorietta 4, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Hamnet arrives exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas beginning February 18. Book your tickets now at www.sureseats.com For latest updates, visit Ayala Malls Cinemas’ official channels or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.