Director’s Club at the newly launched The Podium bring luxury and class to cinema watching experience

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Right at the corner where ADB and Dona Julia Vargas Avenues in the bustling Ortigas central business district (CBD) stand two sky-reflecting towers exuding defined visual lines conjoined by a lush green mid-rise commercial building that is reminiscent of a city garden is where SM Cinema’s newest Director’s Club is housed.

Perched at the top floor of The Podium Mall are three theaters with combined total of 144 seats that offer premium cinema experience to urbanites and yuppies who wish to unplug from their busy city life luxuriously.

“SM Cinema always has its customers in mind. We make sure we are guided by their wants and needs. That is why we brought our premium format, Director’s Club to The Podium.” Ruby Ann O. Reyes, Vice President for SM Cinema’s Corporate Marketing said.

With Director’s Club’s first-class facilities combined with up-to-date technology, SM Cinema give its patrons a movie experience beyond the usual.

At Director’s Club, moviegoers watch crystal-clear motion pictures with deep, well-defined and true-to- lifecolors with the cinema’s Christie laser projection system. Crisp and rich sound resonate in the intimate 48-seater theater through its Dolby surround sound system. And to ensure that viewers never miss a scene whilewatching movies, theater seats are equipped with push buttons that automatically signal for the in- house butler service. For a relaxed and extra comfortable movie-watching experience, Director’s Club is fixed withplush leather La-Z-Boy seats. To top the whole experience off movie tickets come with unlimited popcorn and bottled water.

SM Cinema’s official food concessionaire Snack Time also offers a special menu at Director’s Club. The premier theater will offer wine pairings soon.

With these features and offerings, Director’s Club by SM Cinema becomes a go-to for a cinema experience with a touch of class right at the heart of the Ortigas CBD.

Following its soft launch in October 2018, Director’s Club by SM Cinema at The Podium Mall officially opened on September 10, 2019.

Get into the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp with SM Cinema

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Ant-Man may seem invisible to the naked eye, but the Earth’s tiniest hero is making a giant comeback and now with his partner, The Wasp! Experience the lives of our heroes as SM Cinema unveiled the Ant-Man and The Wasp’s Not the Actual Size interactive exhibit at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia.

In line with SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country together with The Walt Disney Company Philippines, brings another fun and exciting exhibit inspired from the latest movie offering of Marvel Studios, Ant-Man and The Wasp.  

As you enter the exhibit area, witness the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp by crossing a binocular-inspired tunnel making you feel you are the same size as our tiny heroes. Get ready to be like Ant-Man and The Wasp as you plan your day and talk to your colony in the gigantic table and chairs. You can also explore the bigger world in the blown-up ball pit and the massive puzzle area. 

Feel the Ant-Man and The Wasp experience with the Not the Actual Size exhibit at SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium on June 28 – July 4 and at SM North Edsa – The Block Atrium on July 6 – July 12. You may also share your tiny experiences online with the hashtags #SmallIsBigger and #AntManAndTheWasp.

In the aftermath of ‘Captain America: Civil War’, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) faces the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. But as Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) asked for his help, he will once again be the Ant-Man and fight together with the Wasp. 

An action-packed adventure, Ant-Man and The Wasp movie experience becomes even better at IMAX theatres because the movie was digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. This means that only in IMAX will the movie fill more of the screen, and fans will see 26% more picture!

Catch Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp in IMAX, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide starting July 4. For more convenient experience, book you 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!    

Experience cinematic history with Avengers: Infinity War at SM Cinema

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SM Cinema brings you Marvel’s grandest superhero crossover movie, Avengers: Infinity War! Experience and see the movies come to life! 

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War is showing in IMAX, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide starting April 25.

Dubbed as the most ambitious crossover event and the first Hollywood film shot entirely with IMAX cameras, Avengers: Infinity War spans the entire ten-year run of the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU).

Set two years after the Avengers were torn apart from the events of Captain America: Civil War, Earth’s mightiest heroes has to assemble once more, and band together with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from amassing the infinity stones and destroying half of the entire universe.

Step into The Avengers Hall, stand side by side with life-sized Marvel character figures and see Thanos’ greatest boon, the six (6) Infinity Stones at SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium on April 6 – 17, SM City Bicutan Event Area on April 22 – 28, SM Southmall Concourse Area on April 23 – 30, SM Mall of Asia Atrium on May 7 – 14, SM City Telabastagan SM Cinema Lobby on May 14 – 27 and, SM City Manila Event Area on May 20 – 31.

Dedicated comic book geeks and MCU buffs and can assemble at SM Megamall on April 15, 9am for the #AvengersPH Fan Event, the biggest gathering of Marvel Fans in the Philippines where they can send questions and greetings to the whole cast, play exciting games, and get a chance to win exclusive movie merchandise. 

SM Cinema will also give you the latest updates to the red carpet-style fan event happening on April 16 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore with appearances from Nebula (Karen Gillan), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) so make sure to follow @SM_Cinema on Facebook and Instagram.

The exciting activities include The Avengers Hall, an interactive exhibit with life-sized Marvel character figures and more displayed at various SM malls, the #AvengersPH Fan Event, which is the biggest gathering of Marvel Fans in the Philippines on April 15th at SM Megamall, and an exclusive live stream the red carpet-style fan event happening on April 16 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore with appearances from Nebula (Karen Gillan), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.).

Catch Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War in IMAX, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide starting April 25. Book your tickets now through the new website, www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, get the SM Cinema app, now with an augmented reality feature where users can be part of the Avengers: Infinity War action! 

Download the SM Cinema app now through the App Store and Google Play. Stay tuned to /SMCinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information! 

SM l Disney Partnership

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. forged a partnership with The Walt Disney Company in September 2015, to bring closer the world renowned Disney brand to the hearts of the Filipinos. The partnership aims to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars through different Disney branded events, theatrical releases and promotions, and other unique Disney experiences through the synergy of the different subsidiaries of SM: SM Lifestyle Entertainment (SM’s lifestyle and entertainment arm), SM Supermalls, SM Markets, SM Retail, and Toy Kingdom.

The Director's Club Cinema invites you to go crazy with ‘Unsane’

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SM Cinema invited guests to get intimate with Sawyer Valentini and her fears at the exclusive media screening of Unsane, held at the Director’s Club Cinema in SM Megamall.

Against the lush leather seats and delectable snacks of the luxe Director’s Club Cinema, movie-goers were engrossed in the psychological terror that was insanely, ‘Unsane.”

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Unsane is about a young woman who visits a psychiatrist, as she believes she is being stalked by her estranged boyfriend for the last two years. The real terror begins when she becomes involuntarily committed to a mental institution only to find out she’s been followed in by her greatest fear. Drugged and isolated, Valentini starts doubting herself—is everything her delusion?

Amazingly the movie is shot completely on an iPhone. Without compromising its grubby aesthetics and rich still frames, Unsane creates phenomenal tension to disconcert your composure and stimulate your senses as this psycho-thriller movie intensifies the paranoia not only of Valentini but also of the viewers. 

If your taste in horror movies is more for psychological terror rather than ghosts and zombies, this movie is right up your alley. Bring your family and friends and test your limits with Unsane, screening exclusively in SM Cinema theaters nationwide starting March 21. 

Book your tickets now through the new website, www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, get the SM Cinema app. 

Stay tuned to SM Cinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information.

The Filipino Lifestyle with SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated

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People love to shop and we love shopping with entertainment. We love dining, restaurants and cafes, enjoying a good meal with our family and friends, and enjoying one-stop entertainment place, a comfortable cinemas with a wide selection of food and drink stalls and discovering or going to new places with new things to offer. These places for us to be able to create unique and memorable experiences with our loved ones.

The famous SM now launches Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI that aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.

Starting with just SM Cinema under West Avenue Theatres Corporation, also known as “WATC,” it has grown to 267 cinemas in 47 SM Supermalls nationwide. Due to the success of WATC, the company broadens its services from SM Cinema as its sole marque to carrying 12 major brands in a span of five years.

With the success of the company under the leadership of Hans Sy Sr., founder of SM, and management of Mr. Edgar C. Tejerero, President of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated, WATC could not hold true to its name as a sole corporation for cinemas anymore.

Thus the rebirth of the corporation from WATC to SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated: A 360 degree access to the best in lifestyle and entertainment services that the world can offer. It is an integrated world of services that redefines ‘convenience’ not as a privilege but an amenity.

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI is now the educational, sports, and recreational arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. that offers the best in movies, events, leisure and technology. SMLEI aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities, while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement the Filipino lifestyle.

“At SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated, our mission is to make our entertainment and food brands the first choice among all Filipinos because of the great experience and value for money that we provide through our empowered managers and motivated co-workers. Our world-class recreational facilities, products and services aim to provide Filipinos more venues to create wonderful memories with their families, friends and loved ones,” says Edgar C. Tejerero, President. 

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. is dedicated to its 12 major brands that caters to all Filipinos and would encourage a lifestyle of entertainment, leisure, and enjoyment.

SM Cinema – The pioneer brand of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc, SM Cinema began in 1986 as SM’s household brand for movie watching. Now with almost 267 fully digitized theatres in 47 branches nationwide, and three big brands under its name, SM Cinema is the country’s leader in movie entertainment.

IMAX – Under the SM Cinema Chain, the IMAX is an international franchise famous for its state-of-the-art projection system; surround sound system, and .crystal-clear lifelike images that appear so real, it is like you were actually there. 

Director’s Club Cinema - Dubbed as the intimate and deluxe choice for movie watching,Director’s Club Cinema offers the best in comfort and style as it offers plush leather seats, butler service, and a menu created just for the theatre’s guests. With four branches around the metro, and expanding to other regions in the Philippines, the Director’s Club Cinema is open to all movie lovers who prefer the high-end cinema choice.

WM Cinemas - A recent acquire of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated, WM Cinemas operates in six branches in Luzon, equipped with fully digitized screens and projectors that render clarity to both image and sound. Under SM Cinema, WM Cinemas is now fully renovated with upgraded facilities operating under the largest cinema exhibitor in the Philippines, SM Cinema.

Snack Time – The sole food concession unit of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc., Snack Time caters to SM Cinema, Mall of Asia Arena, SM Science Center, SM Bowling Center, SM Skating Rink, and WM Cinemas. Snack Time offers a wide variety of food, from snacks such as popcorn, burgers, sandwiches, corndogs, drinks and candies to healthy gourmet meals fit for formal parties, Snack Time is one of the biggest food operators in the entertainment and lifestyle business. Snack Time also caters to events, and is the merchandise arm of SMLEI.

SM Tickets - SM Tickets is the box office and customer care center of SMLEI. SM Tickets is the only Ticket Center available nationwide servicing house brands such as Mall of Asia Arena and SM Cinema, SM Tickets has branched out to other events venues, entertainment parks, holiday destinations, concerts, galleries, zoos, hotels, and even airlines.

ePlus Tap To Pay – As an introduction into cashless consumption, ePLUS Tap to Pay provides not only discounts and freebies to its members, but convenience to travelers, shoppers, movie lovers, and event goers. With one tap of a card, members can enjoy perks in various restaurants, shops, theatres, and concerts. ePLUS is the card of the century.

ePlus Digital – Originally created to service digital sites for SM Cinema and ePLUS, ePLUS Digital formed into a web service brand catering to social media, e-commerce, mobile marketing, web development and other related areas. ePLUS Digital will be expanding into other venues and markets online.

Mall of Asia Arena – Known as the architectural “eyecon,” the Mall of Asia Arena is the venue for international sports and entertainment. Patterned after the centers abroad, the Mall of Asia Arena is the only stadium in the Philippines that has a floor dedicated to the Corporate Suites. Concert House to Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, J.Lo, Aerosmith, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and the like, as well as sports center to One FC and the NBA, the Mall of Asia Arena is not only a local stadium for international acts but also a tourist destination.

SM Science Center – The SM Science Center, formerly known the Science Discovery Center, has just recently been acquired by SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated. Boasting of its planetarium with the Digistar 5 system (the world’s most advanced full dome digital theatre system), the SM Science Center provides an advance educational experience for children and adults alike. In the coming months, the SM Science Center will be launched with its new exhibits, galleries, and systems to better serve its guests. Branches of SM Science Center are Mall of Asia Science Center and SM Lanang Science Center.

SM Bowling Center - Recently positioned under SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc., and with World Champion CJ Suarez managing the SM Bowling Center Division, it boasts of state-of-the-art and fully-automated bowling facilities, modern billiard areas, extreme games and arcade stations, and a snack bar that caters to each guests cravings. The SM Bowling Center is truly a one-stop-entertainment hub that offers the total fun and recreational experience for the Filipino family and barkada.

SM Skating Rink - Starting as a leisure rink built by the inspired Henry Sy Sr., insert position, whose interest was piqued by the grace and class of figure skating, the SM Skating Rink is the only ice skating rink in the entire country. Aside from being a venue for events and leisurely skating, the SM Skating Rink also provides lessons for Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, and other sports on ice. Proving right of Henry Sy Sr.’s vision of a tropical country excelling in a winter-based sport, the SM Skating Rink has been home to world class figure skaters, such as Michael Martinez, who internationally compete in prestigious competitions such as the World Junior and Senior Championships, and the latest Olympics in Sochi. This year, the SM Skating Rink will introduce more sports and activities to learn on the ice, and events that will cater to the existing and new winter-based sports.

With its enhancements and steadfast vision, SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated will be the leader in innovation, technology, and creativity purposed to enhance a lifestyle created for Filipinos.