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  • RYO SAEBA’S LATEST EXPLOITS IN ANIME FILM CITY HUNTER THE MOVIE: ANGEL DUST Exclusive at SM Cinemas on November 8

    RYO SAEBA’S LATEST EXPLOITS IN ANIME FILM CITY HUNTER THE MOVIE: ANGEL DUST Exclusive at SM Cinemas on November 8

    The final chapter begins in the long-awaited theatrical release of City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust with the film’s main protagonist Ryo Saeba, a highly-skilled gunman and most-sought “sweeper” working tirelessly to get rid of crimes in the city of Tokyo. 

    A non-stop hyper-action anime film, City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust is based on the latest manga finale where Ryo faces his dark past and stops a new breed of enemies designed to become super soldiers injected with nanomachines known as Angel Dust.

    Celebrating the anime series’ 35th anniversary, City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust is the newest theatrical anime film produced by Aniplex and animated by Sunrise. Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, will do anything from being a bodyguard to contract killing but will only take the job if a pretty woman is involved. Together with Kaori Makimura, the younger sister of his late best friend Hideyuki, Ryo fights the evil haunting the shadows of the city. 

    The film follows Ryo and Kaori taking on a new client named Angie who seemed to have lost her cat while touring the city. Constantly attracted to beautiful women, Kaori strictly watches over Ryo’s advanced moves towards Angie to help him focus on the mission. Meanwhile, Saeko Nogami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, with the help of Umibozu and Miki, investigates an invention of a new technology designed to create soldiers with unparalleled strength and skills.  The same dark technology is the latest version of the Angel Dust that caused the death of Ryo’s partner.

    The movie landed #1 in Japan’s box-office when it opened and has so far earned more than US$6million in domestic alone. Anime and movie fans can look forward to a non-stop action movie and will be delightfully surprised with cameos from their favorite anime characters. 

    From Encore Films distributed by Warner Bros., City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust opens soon exclusively at SM Cinemas on November 8.

    Follow Encore Films Ph (Facebook) for more updates.

  • HEARTWARMING TEARJERKER DATE MOVIE “THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES” Opens November 1 Exclusive at SM Cinemas

    HEARTWARMING TEARJERKER DATE MOVIE “THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES” Opens November 1 Exclusive at SM Cinemas

    Wishes granted come with a price in the award-winning and highly-acclaimed YA romantic drama anime film “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes”. 

    The film’s main characters Kaoru and Anzu are voiced by  Ouji Suzuka and Marie Iitoyo respectively.  Supporting characters are voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka as Shouhei Kaga, Arisa Komiya as Koharu Kawasaki, Haruka Terui as Mr. Hamamoto, Rikiya Koyama as Kaoru’s Father, and Seiran Kobayashi as Karen Touno.

    This year’s recipient of the highly coveted Paul Grimault Prize at the Annecy International Animation Festival, the film is inspired by the award-winning novel of the same name by Mei Hachimoku and illustrated by Kukka. With CLAP in charge of the animation production, the movie is directed by Tomohisa Taguchi with Tomomi Yabuki as character designer and chief animation director.

    “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” is a reality-defying coming-of-age romantic drama that follows teenagers Kaoru and Anzu as they discover about the rumored fantastical Urashima Tunnel. Rumor has it that laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel where wishes come true once you’ve walked through it.  One night, after an argument with his father, Kaoru walks away and is fatefully led in front of a tunnel that has been described in the rumors. Finally standing in front of the tunnel, he finds himself thinking of his sister Karen whom he lost in an accident five years ago.

    Yearning for his sister, Kaoru returns to the tunnel only to find out that he’s been followed by his classmate, Anzu.  A newcomer in their school, Kaoru’s first awkward meeting with Anzu at the town’s train station blossoms into friendship as they try to discover the secrets that the time-twisting tunnel holds.  As they continue to explore the tunnel and realize that time moves faster inside the tunnel, the two unconsciously develop a deeper bond while healing their pain from the past. With Kaoru wishing to undo the untimely death of his sister and Anzu seeking to escape the pain that’s plagued her growing up, together they must resolve whether their wishes are worth the cost of the sacrifice they have to make.

    A stunning, beautiful story of one’s first love set at the backdrop of a fantastical tale, “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” has received rave reviews and is currently rated 100%  fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.  Critics and audiences alike (from Japan and other international territories) are pleasantly surprised with its incredible stylish visuals, voice acting and sound design, well-written story and moving soundtrack among others.  

    Enter “The Tunnel of Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” when it opens November 1 – exclusive at SM Cinemas, from Encore Films distributed by Warner Bros.   

    Check your favorite SM Cinemas for online ticket purchase.

  • ANIME-ZING NOVEMBER AT THE CINEMAS

    ANIME-ZING NOVEMBER AT THE CINEMAS

    “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes”, “City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust”,

    “The Boy and The Heron” and live-action film “Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room”

    Devoted anime fans and film enthusiasts can look forward to a jampacked November with the successive release of anime films along with a live-action Japanese film best seen and experienced at the cinemas. 

    “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes” leads two young people to Urashima Tunnel, a mysterious tunnel that can grant one’s fondest wish but with a price.  High school student Kaoru is plagued by a troubled past and fatefully teams up with Anzu, a girl who struggles to place obligations before her dreams. Destined to meet to unravel the mystery of the tunnel, Kaoru and Anzu learn along the way about young love and bending time itself.  An SM Cinema exclusive on November 1, the film is directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and the main characters in the movie are voiced by Ouji Suzuka and Marie Iitoyo.

    “City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust” is the latest anime theatrical film produced by Aniplex and animated by Sunrise, City Hunter’s 35th anniversary.  With the franchise’s main protagonist Ryo Saeba, the movie involves an all-new drug named Angel Dust and is controlled by an underground organization that’s also covertly creating secret soldiers.    Also an SM Cinema exclusive on November 8, “City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust” is directed by Kenji Kodama and featuring the voices of Akira Kamiya (Ryo) and Kazue Ikura as Kaori.

    “Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room” is a live action-packed film on the hazards that medical workers face to save 193 lives from the fire trapped at the 70th floor of a Yokohama skyscraper.  Based on the TV series of the same title, the movie adaptation deploys a team of emergency professionals on wheels formed by the Tokyo governor with one mission only: to prevent a single death.  Tasked with rushing to the scene of major accidents, disasters, and crimes, MER is armed with state-of-the-art medical equipment, a mobile operating room, and an elite staff ready to risk all to save lives.  Check out “Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room” when it opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on November 22.

    Finally, Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and The Heron” will open on November 29 in local cinemas nationwide.  Dubbed as a big fantastical film, the movie follows a boy named Mahito (voiced by Soma Santoki) who enters a magical world with a talking grey heron after finding an abandoned tower in his new town. Yearning for his mother, Mahito ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead where death comes to an end and life finds a new beginning.  “The Boy and The Heron” is a semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, creation and a tribute to friendship that can only come from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

    An Encore Films presentation under Warner Bros. distribution, check your favorite cinemas for the advance online ticket selling of these thrilling anime and live action Japanese films.  Follow Encore Films PH (Facebook) for more updates on the thrilling lineup of November films.

  • ILLUMINATION’S NEW ANIMATED COMEDY “MIGRATION” TRAILER FEATURES TAYLOR SWIFT’S ‘OUT OF THE WOODS’ VERSION

    This holiday season, Illumination invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

    Illumination invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original animated comedy, “Migration” featuring the voices of Awkwafina, Elizabeth Banks, Danny DeVito, Keegan-Michael Key and Kumail Nanjani. 

    This holiday season, Illumination invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

    Directed by Benjamin Renner, the film’s latest trailer features Taylor Swift’s version of “Out of the Woods” as we see the film’s featured family of ducks leaving their comfort zone to explore a bigger world beyond their home. “Migration” is released by Universal Pictures and will open in Philippine cinemas on January 17.

  • PULP Ventures Into Movies with the Launch of PULP STUDIOS with First Film “MA’AM CHIEF”

    PULP Ventures Into Movies with the Launch of PULP STUDIOS with First Film “MA’AM CHIEF”

    PULP Studios introduces its first film project, MA’AM CHIEF, set to premiere on November 15!

    PULP, a distinguished brand with a 25-year legacy in the Philippine music industry, is venturing into the film world with the introduction of PULP Studios. This initiative underscores PULP’s unwavering dedication to entertainment and its profound passion for audience engagement.

    PULP began in 1999 with the launch of PULP Magazine, the longest-standing music magazine in the Philippines. In its first decade, marked by events like the PULP SUMMER SLAM—now, Southeast Asia’s longest-running rock and metal festival—PULP expanded its influence with the establishment of its subsidiary, PULP Live World Productions Inc., in 2010.

    Recognized as one of the Philippines’ premier concert and event production companies, PULP Live World made its mark by organizing unique, themed shows and festivals. They’ve hosted global music icons such as Aerosmith, Cyndi Lauper, and Kelly Clarkson, introduced bands like All Time Low and The Maine, and showcased K-pop sensations including BTS, BLACKPINK, Super Junior, Stray Kids, NCT, and Enhypen. Beyond music, PULP has also brought international actors like Kim Seon Ho and Lee Jongsuk to the Philippine stage.

    With an ambition to diversify, PULP is launching PULP Studios, aiming to be a significant player in the global film industry. Central to PULP Studios is its commitment to storytelling. Their debut film, inspired by the rich tapestry of stories shared between artists and fans, is an original creation by their COO, Happee Sy Go. Titled MA’AM CHIEF, the film introduces a novel hero to the Philippines and the world.

    MA’AM CHIEF features a stellar cast, including comedy sensation Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Alora Sasam, and Karylle Tatlonghari, complemented by surprise cameos. The action-comedy flick follows a policewoman on a secret mission to South Korea, disguising herself as a tour guide to apprehend a fugitive. Merging humor with suspense, it’s set to be a standout in Philippine cinema.

    Scheduled for release on November 15, 2023, MA’AM CHIEF represents a pivotal moment for PULP Studios as it debuts in filmmaking.

    As PULP celebrates its 25th year in music, this film project honors its illustrious history and signals the thrilling future of PULP Studios.

    We invite everyone to follow PULP Studios on social media for the latest news, exclusive content, and surprises as the release date for MA’AM CHIEF approaches.

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  • TIGHTEN YOUR SEATBELTS IN LIAM NEESON’S LATEST HIGH-OCTANE ACTION FILM “RETRIBUTION”OPENS AUGUST 23 IN LOCAL CINEMAS

    TIGHTEN YOUR SEATBELTS IN LIAM NEESON’S LATEST HIGH-OCTANE ACTION FILM “RETRIBUTION”OPENS AUGUST 23 IN LOCAL CINEMAS

    With no particular set of skills, Liam Neeson takes on the role of an ordinary man who steps on the driver’s seat in the upcoming high-speed movie Retribution who must follow a stranger’s instructions while being trapped in the car with his children and avert dangerous consequences triggering series of deaths along the way.  

    Set in Berlin, Retribution follows a successful businessman who discovers on his way to work that a bomb has been planted in his car by an unknown assailant. But for all his killer instincts when it comes to business, Matt Turner can’t possibly foresee what is about to happen next. On the way to school, a phone that doesn’t belong to him or either of his children rings inside the car. And, when Matt answers, his terrible situation is revealed to him by a mystery caller: there are pressurized bombs under their seats, that will detonate if Matt tries to get anyone out of the car, calls the cops, or – and this is critical – fails to follow a set of increasingly dangerous instructions. Matt Turner, it’s clear, is going to have to work extremely hard to keep his family alive and figure out why this is happening to him.

    The film’s producers Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman, who also produced the box-office action hits Unknown, Non-Stop and the Commuter reflect on the many perilous on- screen predicaments they have put Liam Neeson into over the past decade, across a hugely successful run of action pictures that have become a modern thumbprint for high-concept, high octane big screen experiences.

    “Over our time with Liam, we’ve got to crash a plane and derail a train. In Retribution we are blowing cars up, all over Berlin, reaching an electrifying peak by placing Neeson’s unwitting but resourceful everyman, Matt Turner, and his two children in a car that has pressure-triggered bombs rigged under their seats. Bombs that will detonate unless Matt follows a strict set of rules dictated to him down the phone by a mysterious, malevolent caller.

    “The concept of it is so immediate and engaging and it’s got themes that really resonate, like money and greed. It’s a movie, Neeson says, that you will leave with a better appreciation of what truly matters. For me, that’s it. What’s really important. Sometimes you need to remember to take the time to smell the roses, to sit back and enjoy things. So that’s my advice on this. Sit back and enjoy it.”

    Retribution also stars Jack Champion (best known for his recent role in Avatar: Way of the Water), Lilly Aspell (played young Wonder Woman), Matthew Modine (Oppenheimer, Stranger Things) and Embeth Davidtz (Tales of the Walking Dead series).

    Buckle up tight for a non-stop thrilling road trip action spectacle when Retribution opens on August 23 in cinemas nationwide.

    From Axinite Digicinema, follow Facebook page and Tiktok for more updates on Retribution.

  • Respeto: A Movie You Should Not Miss.

    Respeto: A Movie You Should Not Miss.

    We had a chance to see the much lauded movie last night during its full house screening in UP Diliman Film Center and we were blown away. Before the screening, Rekta sa Kalye, a group of rappers who conduct street performances, took the stage to give the audience a glimpse of the booming local hip hop scene. Quite frankly, this was the proper premise to the movie we were about to see.

    Hailed as the Best Film of the recently concluded Cinemalaya Film Festival, “Respeto” follows the story of Hendrix, played by Abra, an adolescent who lives and breathes in the slums of Pandacan. Embroiled in a decaying urban environment, imminent with the threat of demolitions, crimes and tokhang, he finds solace in rapping and in his dream of making it big one day. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Doc, an old reclusive poet who runs a thrift bookstore across the neighborhood. Their unlikely friendship brought about changes that would patch up their past wounds and open new ones.

    “Respeto” provided a gripping portrayal of the cyclical oppression in our society and how it pushes people to mercilessly succumb to it. The story fleshed out the characters in a very simplistic yet realistic way, making their struggles more human and their reflections more distinctly affecting. Highlighted by a sophisticated cinematography style, the scenes featured a diversely vibrant landscape of the underground world the characters move around.

    An outstanding element of “Respeto” is the music. As it delved deep into the local underground hip hop scene, it featured many remarkable rappers who showed their skills during their ad-lib rap battles. Even the actors themselves had as much talent to show for it. Moreover, it’s amazing how the film flawlessly merged poetry and rap into its core. There’s a subtle musical quality even as when the characters were just delivering their lines, truly a marvel to watch.

    “Respeto” is currently being screened in theaters nationwide. Do yourself a favor and see it.

    By Sandra Mae Laureano

  • Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Katy Perry: Part of Me

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    Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D is a backstage pass, front row seat and intimate look at the fun, glamorous, heartbreaking, inspiring, crazy, magical, passionate, and honest mad diary of Katy.

    Premiere night on August 28,  2012

    In cinemas on August 29, 2012

    GET 1 TICKET!
    * Buy 1 Katy Perry “Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection” album (PHP500) at any Astroplus/Astrovision branch or online (order here:http://bit.ly/JV2ZQp — FREE SHIPPING!).

    GET 2 TICKETS!
    * Buy 1 X-mini™ II Capsule Speaker™ (X-mini V1.1, Gen 2 & Max V1.1 which price ranges from Php 999 to Php 1,790) at any of the following Astroplus/Astrovision branches: Greenbelt 5, SM MOA, SM Megamall, Shangri-la, Trinoma, Robinsons Ermita and V-Mall.

    GET 4 TICKETS AND A PICK-A-PRIZE RAFFLE STUB!
    * Buy 1 Katy Perry “Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection” album (PHP500) and 1 X-mini™ II Capsule Speaker™ (SINGLE RECEIPT ONLY).

    Promo period is from August 4 to August 28. Only purchases of Katy Perry “Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection” albums and X-mini™ II Capsule Speakers™ from August 4 onwards will be accepted. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS SO YOU CAN CLAIM YOUR TICKETS at ASTROPLUS SM MEGAMALL FROM 4PM TO 7PM on AUGUST 28! STRICTLY NO RECEIPT, NO TICKET!