Maria Laroco's Grand Album Launch "Just Maria"

Maria Laroco recently had her album launch - her 1st international album "Just Maria" under Odic Records, a record label in the USA. The cd has 10 songs and its carrier single is "Imagine" which is a love song. This is her breakthrough album since this has been her dream ever since.

Maria, who's full name is Maria Giedie Ocang Laroco, started early in the business. She was three years old when she started learning the songs of Sarah Geronimo and Yeng Constantino from the cds that her dad bought for her. She was five when she first joined a singing contest in which she sung "Listen" (by Beyoncé) and won second place. From then on, she joined more contests to hone her craft and to prepare her for the big leagues. She was seven when she joined a band and an orchestra.

Her first National Singing Contest was The Voice Kids Philippines Season 1 in 2014 when she was 13 years old. She was part of Coach Lea Salonga's team. She was also featured on the YouTube channel of Universal Records (Philippines) where she sung her version of Disney's "Beauty and The Beast" and "Hindi Ko Kaya" which is the theme song of a South Korean tv drama called " All About My Mum".

2018 was when she flew all the way to the United Kingdom to join X Factor UK. During her audition, she sung Prince's "Purple Rain" and  amazed all the four judges namely - Simon Cowell, Louie Tomlinson, Ayda Field, and Robbie Williams. She was given a standing ovation. Her journey continued until she was eliminated when the top 6 finalists were asked to sing in a judge's house in the USA. Laroco failed to get a visa to the U.S. because she applied for the wrong visa. (Visitor's visa instead of a Performer's visa.) Simon Cowell invited her to join again and Laroco said she is going to. 

Maria also expressed her interest in joining the local showbiz as a singer and actress. She's still young and opportunities are just opening up for her. Here's wishing you all the best, Maria Laroco !

Marvel 80 Years at SM: Filipinos Gather for an Epic Celebration of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary at SM Supermalls

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For the past 80 years, Marvel has told stories beyond imagination, pulling in comic book readers, moviegoers, gamers, television viewers, toy collectors, and many different forms of fandom into the fantastic realm of Super Heroes. From Marvel Comics #1’s first publication in 1939 to the release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame in 2019, this year marks a significant milestone for Marvel as it celebrates eight decades of epic storytelling.

With some of Marvel’s biggest fans in Southeast Asia, Marvel and SM will celebrate this legacy nationwide through Marvel 80 Years at SM, bringing thrilling new activations for Filipino fans to share their passion for Marvel’s characters and stories. This collaboration will look back at 80 years of Marvel across comics, gaming, toys, apparel, footwear, accessories, and many other consumer products at different SM Supermalls starting at The Block Atrium in SM North EDSA on August 27.

“The Marvel Universe is about epic storytelling with a human spirit, and that's exactly what we are celebrating here with our Filipino Marvel fans at the Marvel 80 Years at SM. We believe in celebrating with the fan community and look forward to connecting with thousands of Marvel fans in the Philippines through this series of activations and retail promotions," shared Yaracel Macalindong, Director for Disney Consumer Products Philippines.

“Over the years, the SM Group and The Walt Disney Company have worked together in bringing larger than life experiences for Filipinos nationwide. Our partnership gets bigger this 2019 as we join the worldwide celebration for Marvel’s 80th year, and bring this immersive new experience to all Marvel fans in the Philippines. Integrating efforts among key business units within the SM group, and augmenting synergies between experiences and retail, with activations and a range of Marvel products in support of this signature campaign; Marvel 80 years at SM will be another well-celebrated milestone that Marvel fans and families will love. We are thrilled to be the exclusive partner for the Marvel 80th year campaign,” said Myra Moñozca, Vice President for Licensing & Partnerships - SM Lifestyle Inc.
To celebrate Marvel’s trailblazing beginnings in the comic book industry, there will be an exhibit featuring several Marvel Comics covers such as the first issues of Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and many more. Filipino talents who have contributed to the world of Marvel Comics will also be recognized as part of the set up. Whilce Portacio, Adrian Alphona, Mico Suayan, Kim Jacinto, Jay Anacleto, Tony De Zuniga, Elmo Bondoc, Kevin Librandia, Rico Rival, and Leinil Yu are just some of the many Filipino artists who have made Marvel Comics into the well-loved franchise it is today.
Bringing the Marvel experience in the digital world, Marvel Games has set up immersive booths that allow gamers to step into new updates on MARVEL Future Fight, MARVEL Contest of Champions, MARVEL Strike Force, and MARVEL Puzzle Quest.

Toy collectors are in for a treat as the Marvel 80th collection from Hasbro will be made available for sale. Toys from Funko and Lego will also be available for sale, plus life-size action figures and collectibles will be put on display.

To commemorate this celebration, special edition Marvel 80th Philippine merchandise will be exclusively available at SM, such as Marvel hoodies and shirts from Children’s Wear, Boys’ Teens Wear and Girls’ Teens Wear, and Marvel oversized plushies from Toy Kingdom. A gift with purchase promotion also awaits shoppers. For every P1,000 single receipt purchase on all Marvel merchandise in any SM Store and Toy Kingdom branch nationwide, shoppers are entitled to get a limited edition Marvel 80 Years collectible poster. On top of that, they can also score a premium Marvel 80 Years bag tag when they purchase any Marvel product at select Marvel 80 Years retail pop-up store in SM Malls.

“For years, SM has served as every family’s go-to place for fun, food, and leisure. Our team up with Marvel creates an extraordinary malling experience for all as we turn the iconic stories of their best-loved characters into real life entertainment,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing.
Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Marvel’s 80th anniversary! Join fellow Filipino Marvel fans at SM City North EDSA starting this August 27. Meanwhile, fans can also look forward to celebrations at SM Seaside City Cebu starting September 1 with Wave, Marvel’s new Filipino Super Hero, joining the Philippine celebrations at her very own hometown, Cebu, and be among the first to see her in MARVEL Future Fight. Marvel 80 Years at SM will be making rounds soon nationwide in more than 70 SM Supermalls nationwide. Join the conversations online at #Marvel80atSM.

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 - More Stories, More Lessons, More Laughs !

This is the sequel to the first angry birds movie which is based on a mobile-phone app. The birds and the pigs are faced with a new enemy, and they must set aside their differences to protect their islands. They also have to a form a super team to penetrate the villain's headquarters.

This is an improvement on the first movie. It has more stories to tell, and more lessons to share. Aside from the main plot, there's a subplot which involves three baby angry birds (So Cute !) out to save three eggs. There's another subplot which gives us a sneak peak on Mighty Eagle's love life.

There's an elaborate comfort room scene that is so hilarious ! And that break-dancing battle with the eagles ! This sequel reminds me of some Mission Impossible movies as the birds and pigs unite on a military mission. I also enjoyed the new characters especially Silver. And I love the soundtrack !

Voiced by an all-star cast : Jason Sudeikis (Red), Josh Gad (Dash), Danny McBride (Bomb), Peter Dinklage (Mighty Eagle), Rachel Bloom (Silver), Bill Hader (pig Leonard), Awkwafina (assistant pig Courtney), Sterling K. Brown (tech pig Gary), & Leslie Jones (Zeta). Directed by Thurop Van Orman. Rated PG. From Columbia Pictures. #AngryBirdsMovie2

Photos c/o Columbia Pictures

Adorable twins “Upin & Ipin” embark on new mystical adventure in latest full-length film

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If you have kids and have a Disney channel on TV at home, most probably you already stumbled on one of the daily episodes of "Upin & Ipin." Well, there is a good news for you and your kids as "Upin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris" is set to be screened this August 28 in Philippine cinemas.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.facebook.com/cinemabravo/videos/1204386263102027/

"Upin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris" is tagged as the most expensive Malaysian film in history reaching almost RM 20 million ($4.84 million USD) and roughly took five years for the entire production crew to finish this animated sequel. Executive producer Burhanuddin Radzi ensures that their latest masterpiece could follow the same quality of the international animated films and also elevate the standards of Malaysia's animation industry.

The original Malay-language version is simultaneously released last March in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It was well received by the fans, especially in its own country as it grossed around RM25 million in just three weeks.
It now stands as the highest-grossing local animated film in Malaysian cinema. The previous holder of the record was "Incredibles 2," which made approximately RM21.7 million in local cinemas. However, the Disney•Pixar film accomplished the milestone in a span of three months where Upin & Ipin only needed three weeks to take over such record.
Synopsis:
"It all begins when Upin, Ipin, and their friends stumble upon a mystical keris in Tok Dalang’s storeroom that opens a portal and leads them straight into the heart of the kingdom. While trying to find their way back home to Kampung Durian Runtuh, the disoriented kids are suddenly burdened with the task of restoring the kingdom back to its former glory. With help from characters from Malaysian tales and folklore, Mat Jenin and Belalang, Upin, Ipin and their friends must overcome a series of challenging obstacles in this action-packed, magical and humorous adventure film."
The adventure starts this August 28 when "Upin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris" arrives in PH cinemas.

K-Pop or P-Pop ? SB19 offers both in their breakout single "GO UP"

They look and sound like K-Pop, but they are actually all Filipino boys who are making their name in the music scene. Out of hundreds of hopefuls who auditioned to be part of this new boyband, five lucky ones - Sejun, Stell, Josh, Ken, & Justin, became final members of SB19. They flew to South Korea, and for more than three years, underwent intensive training in singing, dancing, songwriting, etc. They are the first Filipino group to be trained and managed by ShowBT Corp which is a Korean entertainment company.  

Mr. George Seong Han who founded ShowBT Corporation in 2003, ventured out to the Philippines to establish ShowBT Philippines Corporations in 2015. SB in SB19 stands for Show Break meaning the group will break into the Philippine music scene. While 19 stands for a youthful age, and is also the bridge between South Korea (area code 82) and the Philippines (area code 63). 82 - 63, get it ? 

Last week, SB19 was presented to the Philippine press. Their Korean manager and trainor were around to lend support. They performed their newest single "Go Up". The aim of the song is to inspire people, especially the young ones, to never give up on their dreams. It was composed and produced by Mr. Oh-won Lee (aka Jinjja Sanai), and lyrics by the group members. They also had to answer some personal and delicate questions which touched on their backgrounds, professional trainings, even their sexuality. The boys handled themselves very well in the Q&A portion.  

SB19 has been doing the rounds, making guest performances, and doing interviews. Their song is easy on the ears, and very catchy. 

They may look and sound like K-Pop, but they are definitely P-Pop (Pinoy Pop). Check out their videos on their YouTube channel - SB19 Official, and follow them on their social media accounts - facebook & twitter - SB19Official, and instagram - OfficialSB19. "Go Up" is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, Google Play Music, and other digital formats.    

Advocates of AgriBusiness and Education Technology win World Vision Philippines’ first-ever Social Innovation Challenge

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The agribusiness Plantsville and the education-focused organization Edukasyon.ph emerged as winners in Social Innovation Challenge (S.I.C.), World Vision’s competition for innovators creating sustainable solutions to challenges identified in real communities.

Plantsville, represented by November "Tina" Canieso-Yeo, is a joint effort with local government units (LGUs), eco-tourism organic bee and cinnamon groups that seek to flourish organic farming among youth by planting more “Food is Medicine” products, comprised of “healing foods” such as cinnamon and honey.

Caniseo-Yeo won the agriculture-focused first challenge of S.I.C. and will have the opportunity to have her idea implemented for the residents of Sogod, Cebu, who are currently experiencing the effects of climate change on soil, which is eventually affecting the livelihood of almost 1,000 farming households in the town.

Her co-winner, Edukasyon.ph, was granted to fund the project’s second challenge centered on the 500 out-of-school youth (OSY) in Brgy. Bucana, Davao City due to lack of sustainable livelihood in the area.

Represented by Patricia Matias, Ria Tagle, Jose Soberano, Pam Suanco, and Cristina Batalla, Edukasyon.ph aims to create an online portal tailored for OSY, thus creating a more convenient and accessible way to provide job and skills training opportunities fitting to each user.

The winning teams, who will have their ideas co-implemented by World Vision and its partners, for the communities of Sogod, Cebu and Brgy. Bucana, Davao, were chosen among the six (6) competing finalists through “The Final Pitch,” a culminating pitch session held at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center.

They were evaluated by a multi-sectoral panel of judges comprised of World Vision Ambassador for the Social Innovation Challenge Gretchen Ho, Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Evelyn Lavina, Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Tonisito Umali, CNN Philippines’ The Final Pitch Host and Executive Producer John Aguilar, Hub of Innovation for Inclusion Director Abigail Mapua-Cabanilla, J Amado Araneta Foundation Executive Director Christine Diane Romero, and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for Community Economic Ventures, Inc. Rolly Solidum.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our finalists, especially our two winners. We saw the grit and passion in all of them to make a meaningful contribution to our communities at Sogod and Bucana, but we came to a decision to choose Plantsville and Edukasyon.ph because their ideas will harvest the best for the residents. The goal of this project is to be able to empower our communities, most especially the parents, so they would be able to provide for their children a healthy, safe, and sustainable life,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, Executive Director of World Vision Philippines.

A first for World Vision Philippines, the Social Innovation Challenge (S.I.C.) originated in World Vision Canada as an open platform for people to share creative ideas that can make a difference to people, especially in overlooked communities.

“There is untapped potential among every Filipino. Our participants for the first run of S.I.C. were diverse, from university students to small-to-medium-scale entrepreneurs. To sum it all up, everyone can ignite that hope,” Mr. Fuerte added.

“It’s a delight to listen to every idea pitched to us. We’re thrilled to listen to even more for the future edition of this project.”

About World Vision

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

SM Cinema culminates the Full Throttle Hobbs and Shaw car displays with car meet

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The Fast and Furious franchise featured many memorable scenes and super cars were definitely an important part of the action ! With the release of the first standalone Fast & Furious movie, Hobbs & Shaw, SM Cinema gathered car enthusiasts and brought the Fast and Furious movies from reel to real life with the Hobbs & Shaw Full Throttle Car Meet.

The Car Meet held at the NU Carpark at the Mall of Asia complex is inspired by the Fast and Furious films and is reminiscent of the third movie in the franchise, Tokyo Drift. In partnership with Stance Pilipinas and Car Porn Racing, members of the group founded by car enthusiast, Angie King, got to showcase their beloved cars around the complex for everyone to admire.

The event was also the culmination of SM Cinema’s Hobbs & Shaw Full Throttle Car Displays as it brought together the different cars displayed in various SM Malls. The Car Displays featured cars right out of the movies for a real life encounter for fans of the franchise such as the  iconic 1968 Dodge Charger Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) drove in the memorable parting ways scene with Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) in Fast and Furious 7 to the 1999 NIssan Skyline used by Brian in his first car races in the earlier days of the franchise.
Other cars featured included the Porsche 996 GT3 RS, 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, and the latest supercar that is highlighted in the movie franchise – the McLaren 720S --all customized by car enthusiast Angie King while taking Fast and Furious as inspiration.

SM Cinema also treated fans to an exciting deal at SM Cinema’s Full Throttle Hobbs and Shaw car display with exclusive Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw movie posters and Lazer Arena passes for free if they purchased tickets at the event.

SM Cinema exclusively presents UNPLANNED

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Witness a life-changing experience as SM Cinema exclusively brings Unplanned to Philippine cinemas nationwide.
Based on the US best-selling autobiographical memoir, Unplanned follows Abby Johnson, one of the youngest reproductive health clinic directors in the US, and her journey of transformation and self-discovery as she witnesses something that changes her life forever. Unplanned is a personal drama, telling Johnson’s story from both sides of the abortion issue and her eventual conversion to becoming one of the leading anti-abortion activists in the country.

“Portraying Abby Johnson is a huge responsibility. To be able to tell the powerful story of her transformation was such an honor,” said leading actress Ashley Bratcher. “Being able to really share what she went through, and the grace that she found along the way has been just incredible,” shared Bratcher.
Directed by religious filmmakers Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, Unplanned stars Ashley Bratcher as Abby Johnson, Brooks Ryan as Doug, Robia Scott as Cheryl, Jared Lotz as Shawn and Emma Elle Roberts as Marilisa.

Catch Unplanned starting August 21, only at SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates. Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snacks like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia launches “Mickey Go Local” animated shorts

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The first animation series produced in the region depicting Mickey Mouse & Friends
in uniquely Singaporean and Malaysian settings

Fans in Southeast Asia can now be entertained by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy in the “Mickey Go Local” animated shorts, which see the beloved characters exploring Singapore and Malaysia’s food, traditional wear and iconic architecture.

The six-part series is the first-time audiences will see Mickey & Friends in familiar settings, inspired by Southeast Asia’s rich culture and art. From watching the hilarious antics of Mickey and Donald as local street hawkers, to Minnie trying her hand at some very spicy cooking, the Mickey Go Local animated shorts will connect with audiences in locally relevant ways.

 “We are committed to creating locally appealing stories that are relevant to our fans. The Mickey Go Local animated shorts are the first time our beloved characters are seen enjoying Southeast Asia’s charms, providing heartwarming moments for kids and families,” said Amit Malhotra, Regional Lead, Emerging Markets (Direct-to-Consumer & International), The Walt Disney Company. “We are excited to work with an exceptional group of local creative talent from Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines to bring the animated series to life.”

Embodying the values of friendship, optimism and fun, the series is aimed at kids, with slapstick comedy that the whole family can enjoy. Fans can now catch the first short, “Master Hawker”, on Disney Channel Asia’s YouTube page (https://youtu.be/MWddaS3KWAQ). There will also be a new short every month till January 2020 on Disney Channel and across its social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram). Each episode is about two minutes long.

In “Master Hawker”, Goofy has to decide between eating Mickey’s satay or Donald’s roti canai.
The animated shorts series was created in support of Year 2 of the “Mickey Go Local” initiative in Singapore and Malaysia, which includes a refreshed product line across apparel, homeware and accessories. Fans can also look forward to mall activations in the following countries:

Singapore: From 6 August till 8 September, “Jalan Jalan with Mickey & Friends” across eight shopping malls. Activities include photo opportunities, interactive experiences, meet and greet sessions with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and retail areas.

Malaysia:  From now till 16 September, “Jom Jalan Jalan with Mickey & Friends” in select malls across Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kuantan. Activities include photo opportunities, interactive experiences, games, retail areas, and meet and greet sessions with Mickey Mouse.

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN - Bring out the tissues ! This will be an emotional ride !

Based on the best-selling book by Garth Stein, The Art Of Racing In The Rain tells the story of Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), a race-car driver looking for his big break. 

Narrated by Kevin Costner as the voice of the dog Enzo, we see Denny's life unfolds from the time he picks up Enzo from the litter of cute puppies, to when he meets Eve (Amanda Seyfried), gets married, have a daughter etc.

Enzo, the golden retriever is not the main focus of the film, but it's Denny's family as they face the challenges of life. We hear Enzo's thoughts as he observes the humans, and be part of their lives.

I have seen many movies about dogs, and I can say that this is one of the most emotional. It will pull your heart-strings and make your eyes tear-up. It's a good family drama, a love story, and comedy all rolled into one.  After watching the movie, you would want to hug your dog, in case you have one. 

Kevin Costner is funny, philosophical, and witty as  Enzo. He's an old soul inside the dog's body. Most of the human cast are great. Ventimiglia and Seyfried are both charming and relatable. Ryan Kiera Armstrong who plays their daughter Zoe is lovely. 

Written by Mark Bomback and Garth Stein. Directed by Simon Curtis, who also helmed Goodbye Christopher Robin. Rated PG. From 20th Century Fox.

FAST & FURIOUS HOBBS & SHAW - An All-Out Action-Comedy Extravaganza !

Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), an agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), a former British military elite operative, first met each other in  2015's Furious 7 where they exchanged insults and punches to bring down the  other. When MI6 agent  Hattie (Vanessa Kirby), who happens to be Shaw's sister, goes MIA and the world is threatened with a super virus; the two muscle men have to set aside their differences and battle Brixton, a genetically enhanced super soldier, and self-proclaimed Black Superman, who is chasing Hattie to get hold of the virus. 

This is the first spin-off from The Fast & Furious franchise, after having eight  movies. The action is  over-the-top and quite unrealistic, just like in the earlier Fast & Furious movies, and it's exactly what fans are looking for.   The Rock and (The Transporter) Statham are two of the top action heroes we have these days, and they have great chemistry onscreen. Each have proven themselves in several action movies and they are both funny too. 

Writer Chris Morgan and Director David Leitch (who also helmed Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2) deliver an all-out action-comedy extravaganza. The filmmakers bring new light to the franchise expanding the world of Fast & Furious. Watch out for the cameos of two famous faces, and stay for the post-credit scene. It's hilarious !  I'm so ready for more Hobbs & Shaw ! Rated PG-13. From Universal Pictures. Photos c/o United International Pictures. 

Going Full Circle: Generations of Filipino Artists Share the Stage to Perform “Circle of Life” From Disney’s The Lion King

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By now an iconic song long after the release of Disney’s “The Lion King” 25 years ago, ‘Circle of Life’, written by Elton John and Tim Rice, has since spawned many renditions, thus taking its rightful place as a pop culture classic.

Today, Disney brings this epic song closer to Filipino fans with the collaboration of the mother-daughter tandem of Zsa Zsa Padilla and Karylle; and the father-son team-up of Piolo and Iñigo Pascual, all of whom performed a roaring rendition of ‘Circle of Life’.

This rare musical collaboration shows how the much-loved music of Disney’s “The Lion King” has transcended different generations; just as they parallel the deep connection between Mufasa and Simba. The video of their performance can be seen here.

“Our family’s a big Disney fan. I remember as a kid, my mom bought a trapper keeper of The Lion King,” Karylle shares. “It truly is a thrill to be working with Disney, most especially because I get to do it with Kaye,” added Zsa Zsa.

Sharing similar sentiments, Piolo said, “Anytime that I get to perform with Iñigo, it’s always memorable for me. When my son was growing up we would bond over Disney movies.”

For young artist Iñigo, it was an enjoyable experience to be performing with such exceptional performers. “I grew up watching The Lion King so it’s an honor to be collaborating with Disney. To be able to sing with everyone was so much fun.”

Along with a revived version of ‘Circle of Life’, the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King” also features updated renditions of ‘Hakuna Matata’ and ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ plus new songs like Beyonce’s ‘Spirit’. 

With visionary director Jon Favreau at the helm, the original story of Disney’s “The Lion King” rises to new heights through innovative filmmaking techniques and technology that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. As viewers follow Simba’s journey to becoming king, they will also be immersed in photo-real imagery of the Pride Lands. 

Disney’s “The Lion King” is now showing in cinemas nationwide, available in 2D, IMAX 3D, IMAX with Laser, 4DX and MX4D formats. Join the conversations online using #TheLionKingPH.

SM Cinema goes on full throttle with the release of Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw

SM Cinema is going full throttle with the release of Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw.
The first spin-off movie of the successful adrenaline-induced franchise, Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw is set to hit SM Cinemas on July 31.
From the box office movie franchise that has amassed $5 billion worldwide, Fast & Furious is adding yet another angle to the always-evolving storyline with Luke Hobbs (The Rock) and Deckard Shaw’s (Jason Statham) unlikely partnership.

Hobbs and Shaw is expected to be more inclined to be an action-packed movie while staying true to the identity of Fast and Furious that is linked to cool cars going on full speed. With car chases involving a sweet ride in the form of a McLaren 720s, gravity-defying stunts from 120 global stunt performers, fist fights and witty banters from The Rock’s Hobbs and Jason Statham’s Shaw, the movie revs up to be another Fast and Furious movie that’s going to be hard to miss out on.

The spin-off follows hulking lawman Luke Hobbs, a loyal agent of America’s Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw, a former British military elite operative who are forced to work together to take on cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton Lore (Idris Elba). Despite their long-standing rivalry since the first face-off in 2015’s Fast & Furious 7, these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the MI6 agent gone rogue.

Get the full movie experience of this high-octane film by watching it in SM Cinema’s IMAX theaters nationwide.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw arrives at all SM Cinema branches nationwide on July 31. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates. (Photos c/o United International Pictures).