Unlock the Secrets of Wakanda at SM Cinema

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The Vibranium Cave, one of the key settings in the Black Panther movie

To celebrate the theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in cinemas from February 14, SM Cinema gives Marvel fans a sneak peek into the kingdom of the Black Panther, Wakanda. Visitors can check out an immersive experience, “The Secrets of Wakanda” in select SM malls.

Step into ‘The Secrets of Wakanda’ and be welcomed by the entrance arch, signaling the crossover into Wakanda.

The cosplayers of Black Panther and Shuri

A few more steps in and fans will get a glimpse of the mystical metal Vibranium in the Vibranium cave. The controversial mineral, which is also contained in Captain America’s shield, has allowed Wakanda to take huge steps in technology, making the kingdom a target for enemies who envy its Vibranium resources. Wakanda is fiercely protected by the Black Panther and the Warriors of Wakanda. Visitors can check out a gallery inspired by the soldiers’ traditional yet hi-tech outfits.

Cap off your tour of Wakanda by paying tribute to their leader, T’Challa, more known as the Black Panther. Fans will get the chance to take photos with a life-sized figurine of the Black Panther.

The Black Panther figure displayed at The Black Panther interactive exhibit in SM Mall of Asia

‘The Secrets of Wakanda’ arrives at the SM Mall of Asia on January 26 and travels to SM East Ortigas on February 8, SM City Fairview on February 22, and SM City San Lazaro on March 8. There will also be retail areas for fans to purchase Wakanda-inspired apparel.

Cosplayers Black Panther and Shuri, having a great time at SM Cinema

To make your Marvel movie experience more exciting, SM Cinema gives away a free popcorn treat when you buy your tickets online! Free popcorn can be availed by the first 1000 people per day from February 14 to 16, 2018 and valid in SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA and SM Megamall.

Catch Marvel’s Black Panther arrives at IMAX and SM Cinema branches nationwide on February 14. Book your tickets now through the new website, www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, get the SM Cinema app and win tickets to the advance movie screening! 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 Cinema treats moviegoers to 30% off every Monday and Tuesday

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SM Cinema shakes away the Monday blues and Tuesday terrors by treating patrons to 30% discounts on movies!

You can now watch your most-awaited films at IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema, and SM Cinema at a fraction of the cost on their first screening every Monday and Tuesday.

Creating fun and memorable experiences, SM Cinema lets you enjoy movies for as low as Php133 in any SM Cinema branch nationwide until December 19, 2017.

So go ahead, catch the latest movies at IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema, and SM Cinema at 30% off every Mondays and Tuesdays! Log on to www.smcinema.com to buy your ticket, or visit /SMCinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more details.

How the Deaf and Blind Appreciate Movies Like Frozen

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Mr. Edgardo Bong Garcia, President of Deaf-Blind Support Philippines, with his family

Disney’s animated fantasy musical got us all singing “Let It Go”, out loud or in our heads, for days on end. Some of us may have probably seen the movie where it came from, “Frozen”, a thousand times. This record-breaking film is a must-see, not just for its magical visuals but also for the inspiring songs and music within the story. It would be a shame for anyone not to see it – including the visual and hearing impaired among us.

Fortunately, some of the students and faculty of the Philippine School for the Deaf and the Philippine School for the Blind got to enjoy the movie musical in all its glory. “Frozen” was one of three movies that SM is featuring on the second leg of its Movies for the Deaf and Blind program under its CSR arm, SM Cares. The Angelina Jolie-starrer “Maleficent” and the fantasy action film “Pan” are the other two films that the deaf and blind audiences can now enjoy in 20 SM cinemas nationwide.

In this kind of special movie, audio-description and closed captioning features are used. The audio-description involves a narrator who describes every key visual element in the movie that the blind is not able to see: the action, scene changes, the actors’ gestures, facial expressions, costumes, and even on-screen text. The narration is inserted in between pauses or in gaps within dialogues whenever possible so that the blind audience can follow and understand the unfolding story.

Closed captioning, on the other hand, is a higher level of “subtitles” as we know it. It transcribes the dialogue between the characters in the film and flashed directly below the scene. What makes it work better for the deaf audience is the fact that even the sound effects, ambient noise, and other sound that are important in the scenes are included in the caption.

“Frozen” being an animated film and a musical, one would think that it would be a stretch for either the deaf or the blind to fully appreciate it. But Mrs. Ligaya Coral, a 30-year teacher at the Philippine School for the Deaf proudly claims that the deaf students and their families actually loved the movie experience, adding that they can even perform the songs themselves through sign language.

“We are thankful that there are movies like these now. The kids can appreciate the movie without needing an interpreter for them to know what’s happening in the story,” Mrs. Coral said.

Ms. Liza Lyn Lopez, a blind teacher, especially loved “Love Is An Open Door”, a duet between Anna and Prince Hans. “This kind of project means a lot because we, the disabled, rarely get exposed to something like this,” she said, referring to the movie experience. 

Right now, a law had already been passed for using closed captioning in local productions. The MTRCB hopes to follow this up with audio-description soon. With partnerships between the private and public sector like SM, Deaf Blind Support Philippines, CALL Foundation of the Blind, and MTRCB, it would be possible to expect vernacular versions of audio-descriptive and close captioned movies as well.

SM Cinema Offers Free Movies for Families!

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Calling all families! SM Cinema is treating families to a day of fun activities, freebies, and an exclusive family movie where kids will get to watch for free!

The SM CINEMA FAMILY MOVIE DAY invites all families to spend an unforgettable, fun-filled weekend with a complimentary movie for the kids. Just buy 2 tickets to the family movie of the month and 2 kids get to watch for free! The family movie day kit includes 1 free bowling game, a 1-hr skating pass, a 1-month subscription to Blink, and other perks from Pancake House, Nivea Men, and other brand affiliates Patrons will also have access to a kids’ corner, full of different games and activities that children will surely enjoy.

SM Cinema aims to encourage families to dedicate a time for bonding with each other by bringing back the Filipino’s classic habit of weekend-movie-watching with the family at the cinema. The SM Cinema Family Movie Day will begin on July 2-3, 2016, and will occur monthly in SM branches nationwide.

Promo Duration	Movie	Promo Duration	Movie
July 2–3	PINOCCHIO	October 15-16	OOPS NOAH IS GONE
Aug 20-21	SAMMY 2: ESCAPE FROM PARADISE 3D	November 19-20	DINO TIME
September 10-11	ULTRAMAN GINGA	December 3-4	SNOW QUEEN 3 or A.R.C.H.I.E

Spend an unforgettable and fun-filled weekend with your family at the movies! Book your tickets online at www.smcinema.com or call 470-222. 

Follow SM Cinema on twitter and Instagram @SM_Cinema or like SM Cinema on Facebook (/SMCinema) for more information.

SM Cinema joins GMovies roster of theater partners ePLUS, GCash as exclusive mode of payment

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SM Cinema, the country’s largest chain of movie houses, has joined GMovies roster of theater partners, giving users of the mobile movie booking app a faster and easier way to buy tickets from any of over 300 SM theaters nationwide anytime at their convenience.

For the SM Cinema partnership, Globe Telecom’s mobile money solution GCash will initially be the exclusive payment gateway for GMovies users. GCash will be used in tandem with ePLUS, SM’s integrated e-wallet and loyalty system to give SM Cinema patrons another way to enjoy the movies.

At present, SM Cinema operates over 300 2D and 3D screens, 8 IMAX Theaters and 13 Director’s Club Cinemas for a total market share of over 50 percent.

“We are always looking for ways to provide the best experience for our customers, thus, it is a big win for GMovies to have SM Cinema on board since it gives our users from all over the Philippines more options to choose from. With SM Cinema as a partner, GMovies now covers 77 percent of movie theaters nationwide,” said Glenn Estrella, Vice President of Globe Digital Ventures which offers GMovies.

“This is just the start of a more dynamic partnership with Globe and its services. Both our companies are committed to providing a more convenient and rewarding access to entertainment. ePLUS with SM Cinema and GMovies with GCash will work together towards building a cashless society,” said Sahara Jean Garnica, Assistant Vice President, SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. managing ePLUS. 

GMovies is an all-in-one solution for movie tickets on the go. It is the only platform in the Philippines that aggregates movie ticket booking capabilities for multiple cinema chains. The mobile app allows users not only to purchase movie tickets and reserve seats at their favorite cinema whenever they want and wherever they may be but also keeps them updated with the latest and upcoming blockbusters to hit the theaters. It can be downloaded for free from App Store and Google Play. 

To purchase seats from SM Cinema, simply select movie schedule, branch, and preferred seat/s; select GCash as payment option; and log into GCash and confirm transaction. GCash load will automatically be converted to ePLUS movie credits. The user will receive an e-ticket via email which will also be saved in their phone gallery. For ease of access, patrons can just go straight to the cinema and tap their e-ticket at the ePLUS reader. 

SM Cinema will go live in GMovies website and Android app beginning June 22.  The iOS app will follow after two weeks. 

For more information about GMovies, please visit www.gmovies.ph.

Start enjoying blockbusters at SM Cinema via GMovies!

Meet McCarthy, “The Boss;” Exclusively at SM Cinema

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SM Cinema exclusively presents “The Boss” starring Melissa McCarthy (Spy, Bridesmaids, The Heat) as wealthy mogul-turned-felon who attempts to regain her empire through a girl scout brownie business with former assistant, Kristen Bell.

Welcome to the world of Michelle Darnelle: a money-hungry, cut-throat, business magnate who is sent to jail for insider-trading. From the richest woman in the country to a convicted felon with frozen assets, Michelle attempts to climb back to the top by working with her former executive assistant to turn a small Girl Scout brownie project into a full-blown business.

Based on a character created by McCarthy in her early years as a budding comedienne, Michelle Darnelle was a persona performed on stage by Melissa at The Groundlings. “So many great characters have been born at The Groundlings. For me, that character was Michelle Darnel,” says McCarthy. “I loved her so much that I couldn’t let her go and would randomly bring her up and talk about her over the years. She’s a tricky one though, because she is so dynamic, so forceful and so confident. Yet, Michelle is someone who makes you wonder what lies beneath it all when she says, ‘I don’t need anyone, other than myself.” 

Comedian and co-producer Chris Henchy says, “It was fantastic to watch Melissa performing this bombastic character on stage, and even then you could see the viability of building a whole movie around that character. Ben and Melissa have always had it in their mind to get to the point where Michelle Darnell could be turned into a full-length feature so it was an easy invitation for us to help make this movie.”

The Boss is a hysterical comedy led by the all-star cast of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, and Kathy Bates. Produced by the likes of comedy-king Will Ferell, and husband-wife tandem Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, “The Boss” is a ridiculously entertaining treat that will make you think twice about your boss, believe in women empowerment, and possibly leave you craving for brownies all at the same time.

Catch “The Boss” in SM Cinema beginning June 7. For ticket inquiries, visit www.smcinema.com or call 470-2222 more information.

Asia's biggest superstar Lee Min Ho in "Gangnam Blues"

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Korean's  biggest superstar Lee Min Ho now proves that he is more than just a pretty face in "Gangnam Blues." In an action and drama role, something that fans used to loving him in romance comedy and action roles will be pleasantly surprised to see — and love Min-ho all the more.

Lee Min Ho is a superstar in the hearts of Filipino fans, with his hit Koreanovelas like Boys Over Flowers (2009), the breakthrough tele-drama that won him several awards including Best New Actor at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards; City Hunter (2011) for which he was honored as Most Popular Actor at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards and Outstanding Korean Actor at the 7th Seoul International Drama Awards; The Heirs (2013) for which he earned a nomination for Most Popular Actor at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards; and Faith, which recently aired on ABS-CBN. He has released two albums, My Everything in 2013 and Song For You in 2014.

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Gangnam Blues, directed by the iconic Yoo Ha, is the third part of his Gangnam Trilogy. The stories of these movies revolve around Gangnam, the street and the youth.

In Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam Blues is an action "gangster noir" that tells the story of different political organization's clash. The movie has been described as a "gangster noir" set in the 1970s, when Seoul’s Gangnam district was still under development and “political powers and darker organizations collide as they seek to grab control of the influential and exclusive area. During the 70s, Gangnam was being transformed from a vast agricultural area into the modern hub that it is now.

Min-ho and co-star Kim Rae-won play orphans in a slum area, growing up like brothers. When their homes are bulldozed, they get separated, only to meet again years later as heads of rival gangs hired by powerful groups fighting over dominance of Gangnam.

It has scenes reminiscent of Coppola’s The Godfather. Watch this different movie this Wednesday, March 4, released in Tagalized version by Viva Films.

The movie is directed by Yoo Ha. Lee Min Ho plays the character of Kim Jong Dae, who gets caught up in the power struggles and ends up in a battle against his childhood friend and he treated as his brother Yong Ki, played by Kim Rae Won.

We heard this classic hit over and over again, Freddie Aguilar’s OPM classic “Anak” was used in the trailer of Korean superstar Lee Min Ho’s latest movie Gangnam 1970,” which was also titled “Gangnam Blues.”

Anak is played whole twice (the original version), first in the series of scenes showing Min-ho and his gang demolishing their rivals with a haul of bullets) and in the end as the credits roll.

SineAsia Theater is the first Asian tagalized theatre in the country and Lee Min Ho’s Gangnam Blues film is the official grand attraction for the theater’s grand launch and it's red carpet premiere this Tuesday,  March 3 held at the SM Megamall. 

The theatre will have an exterior that will show the authenticity of the oriental flicks to be played on the big-screen. The movie will be dedicated to the viewing of never-before-seen, premiere and commercial Asian films.

These films will be “tagalized” for audience to have easier viewing plus the Filipino family will be provide different movie platforms that are exclusively SM Cinema and Walter Mart Cinemas.

SineAsia is a collaboration of two of the country’s entertainment giant to pave the way for the rapid rise in popularity of these films. Presenting the best of Asian Cinema has to offer, Viva International Pictures provide films to show exclusive Asian tagalized films from the biggest studtios in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand & Taiwan such as CJ Entertainment, Showbox,TOEI Company LTD, 9ers Entertainment, Showgate, Megavision Pictures, EDKO Films Ltd., Wada Lote, Sahamongkol, TOHO, Kadokowa Pictures TBS and Star Alliance.

SMLEI reinvents one dedicated theater in 8 of its SM Cinema branches to make way for SineAsia Theater. Among the chosen malls are SM Megamall, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Fairview, SM Ilo-ilo, SM Bacoor, SM Cebu, SM Manila, and SM North Edsa.

Don't miss the chance to see a completely diffeect Lee Min Ho and find a new reason to admire him even more.

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SM Cinema hosts Chinese Film Festival

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SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI showcases movies that are part of the Chinese Film Festival.

In time for the celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese Moon Festival, SM Cinema is hosting the Chinese Film Festival this September 5 to September 9. 

This partnership between the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines and SM Cinema aims to promote cultural understanding between China and the Philippines. 

The screening presents novative Chinese films of high artistic value that gears towards Filipinos’ understanding of the Chinese cultural diversity and heritage.

Movies that are part of the Chinese Film Festival will be available in selected SM Cinema branches such as SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM San Lazaro and SM Manila.

SM Cinema will be running popular movies including the following :

“Back to 1942” which won awards at the International Rome Film Festival in 2012 and Hong Kong Film Awards in 2013; 

“Caught in the Web” whose story ensembles a young woman who was victimized by a massive viral internet campaign; 

“The Grandmaster” which won several awards and nominations from different organizations such as the 50th Golden Horse Awards and 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards; 

“Say Yes”, The Romance-Fantasy movie of 2013  is also included in the list along with the Comedy-Drama about old people “Full Circle” 

“Little Big Soldier” who was produced and written by Jackie Chan himself which he starred also in the movie.

As part of the celebration, SM Cinema will be holding the admissions for free.

SM Cinema is the cinema and exhibition brand under SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc, or SMLEI, the lifestyle and entertainment company of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. SM Cinema is one of the many premium brands managed by SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Tucked under SMLEI’s belt are: Mall of Asia Arena, Snack Time, SM Tickets, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, e-PLUS Digital, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, SM Skating Rink, the Exploreum, IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema, WM Cinemas, and SM Cinema.

To know more about SM Cinema, you may visit www.e-PLUS.ph and www.smcinema.com.

"Geography Club"

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A group of students of varying sexual orientation form an after-school club as a discreet way to share their feelings and experiences.

Geography Club is a film adaptation of the award winning novel by Brent Hartinger. The movie is a comedy about teenagers who are discovering their sexual identities.

The high school students create a “Geography Club” which is actually a cover for an LGBT support group where the students can freely talk about their issues and give support with each other. It explores the teen’s hopes, values and dreams while on this journey of going public and offering the whole school support.

“Geography Club" is more of a subtle comedy that is very realistic and tied to events that we can relate to in one way or another.

"Geography Club" is a very nice movie that you should take the time to sit down and watch.

"GEOGRAPHY CLUB" is based on Brent Hartinger's best-selling critically acclaimed novel. "What am I looking for?" 16-year old Russell Middlebrook asks himself as he heads off on his newest adventure. Russell is still going on dates with girls. Kevin will do anything to prevent his football teammates from finding out what he is concealing. Min and Terese tell everyone they're really just good friends. And then there's Ike who can't figure out who he is or who he wants to be. But the truth is too hard to hide-at least from each other-so they form the Geography Club. Nobody else will discover the truth about them as no other students in their right mind would ever want to join as geography sounds so boring. Their secrets will be safe from their classmates. But are they? "Geography Club" is a smart, fast, moving and funny account of contemporary teenagers as they discover their own sexual identities, dreams and values and not merely live out their parents' desires and ambitions. 

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. 

The Biggest Director’s Club Cinema Branch At SM City BF Parañaque

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People from the South can now have the convenience of watching the most awaited blockbuster hits with the opening of the biggest Director’s Club Cinema branch in the country with four new and modern Director’s Club Cinemas in SM City BF Parañaqaque. The Director’s Club Cinema is the premier cinema line of SM Cinema that caters to people who prefers intimate and personalized movie experience that’d make them feel like they never left home.

The Director’s Club Cinema boasts of extensive luxurious features. It is equipped with top notch projection equipment, latest technology in surround sound, first rate acoustics and crystal clear digital screen that promises beyond amazing movie watching experience. Unlike the regular cinema, Director’s Club has 30-50 comfortable reclining chairs and personalized butlers who will offer the Director’s Club Cinema movie goers special eats. With each ticket purchase at the Director’s Club Cinema, a bowl of complimentary SnackTime Popcorn are freshly made and delivered to each guest’s seat.

One of the biggest problems that we all go through when watching blockbuster films are the long queue of lines on the ticket booths. However, Director’s Club Cinema movie goers will have the advantage of avoiding the long lines as Director’s Club Cinema provides access to seat reservations to guarantee slots to big ticket films. Those who enjoy watching movies and throwing a fun movie night out with friends or family can book the Director’s Club Cinemas for private screenings, parties or corporate events to experience the best movie experience.

Apart from the branches in SM City BF Paranaque, Director’s Club Cinema is located in two other SM Supermalls branches: One at the Mall of Asia in Pasay and two at SM Aura Premier at The Fort. Director’s Club Cinema is expected to open soon in more SM Supermalls branches.

Visit the Director’s Club Cinema Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/directorsclubcinema

or Follow its Twitter at@directorsclub_ 

and Instagram at @directorsclubcinema.

You may also visit www.smcinemas.com or call the SM Cinema Hotline at 470-2222 

for more details on Director’s Club Cinema.

About SM Cinema

SM Cinema is the country’s leading exhibitor—boasting 252 cinemas and 7 IMAX Theatres in 47 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. 

e-PLUS Tap to Pay Solidifies Partnership with Banking Giant BDO and the SM Food Retail Group

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e-PLUS Tap to Pay welcomes 2014 with two exciting news for the e-PLUS Tap to Pay cardholders to look forward to. 

To uphold its promise of providing the cashless convenience for its cardholders, e-PLUS Tap to Pay recently sealed its partnership with the country’s largest Food Retail Group : SM Hypermarket, SM Supermarket and Savemore in bringing cashless convenience to its shoppers. Held last November 25, 2013 at the SM Corporate Office Building E at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay, the contract signing was attended by Mr. Edgar Tejerero - SVP, West Avenue Theatres Corporation; Mr. Jose Mendoza, President, SM Supermarket; Ms. Bang Manalad, AVP for Operations, Savemore; Mr. Robert Kwee, President, SM Hypermarket. The e-PLUS Tap to Pay Card will be accepted in select stores by February and will be rolled out nationwide by 3rd quarter of this year. Starting the month of December 2013, the SM Food Retail Group has officially began accepting e-PLUS Tap to Pay allowing e-PLUS Tap to Pay cardholders to experience cashless payments for their purchases. 

Aside from the nationwide acceptance of e-PLUS Tap to Pay by the SM Food Retail Group, e-PLUS Tap to Pay is now giving its cardholders more reloading options. e-PLUS Tap to Pay seals its partnership with the one of country’s largest ATM network, BDO as one of its reloading partners at a contract signing held November 29, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena A-List Lounge. Beginning December 1, 2013, e-PLUS members may reload their e-PLUS Tap to Pay cards in over 2,000 BDO ATMs nationwide. The contract signing was attended by Sahara Jean Garnica - AVP, e-PLUS Tap to Pay; Djoanne Czarinna Dela Cruz - ATM Product Development Officer, BDO; Juvencio Pereche Jr. - ATM Channel Head, BDO; Edgar Alan Fernando - ATM Product Development Head; and Haidie Esmero - Senior Manager, e-PLUS Tap to Pay

The e-PLUS Tap to Pay card is now available in e-PLUS stations at all SM Cinema branches nationwide. Once you get your own e-PLUS Tap to Pay card, you can start breezing through daily transactions with a simple tap.

To know more about the features of e-PLUS Tap to Pay and its many benefits, please visit www.eplus.ph

Introducing www.ePLUS.ph !

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An all new lifestyle portal is introduced today. 

The portal—ePLUS.ph---will serve as a local resource for SM Cinema movie tickets, Mall of Asia Arena events, nationwide deals and lifestyle articles. The site will also be a ground-breaking resource for consumers to find high-value tickets to movies, concerts, sports, theater, arts, and live events, while serving as a timely and effective way for customers to get updated with lifestyle perks, deals and informative articles. The launch is planned in time for mid-year sale season.

With unprecedented access to a consolidated network of nationwide events from the Philippines’ ticketing leader, movies schedules from the county’s largest cinema chain, and unbeatable prices from the country’s largest mall network, ePLUS.ph will be the destination for exclusive SM Lifestyle deals. 

ePLUS.ph works with SM to further deliver its commitment to offer amazing local experiences to its members.

ePLUS.ph represents a new channel to drive value for e-PLUS card members, while helping a broader market stay informed with every interesting facet of the platform. From movie and event schedule, exclusive discounts to university bulletins, and community driven forums.

The ePLUS.ph portal is just the beginning of a platform that enables Filipinos to share, and enjoy an ePLUS lifestyle. 

Visit www.eplus.ph and  http://youtu.be/RhpXDpEfCmg

SM Cinema to Host the Philippine Premiere of Vin Diesel's Fast & Furious 6

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Fast & Furious 6 is the sixth installment in the Fast and the Furious film series. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Chris Bridges, Luke Evans, Gina Carano, and John Ortiz.

SM Cinema, the country’s home of premiere nights, will host the upcoming Fast and Furious 6 premiere which will be held at SM Mall of Asia on May 15, 2013.

The film’s lead action star, Vin Diesel, along with fellow stars Michelle Rodriguez, Gina Carano and Luke Evans, producer Neal H. Moritz, and director Justin Lin will be coming to the Philippines to be part of this exciting movie event.

Fast & Furious 6 continues in the tradition of thrilling fast‐paced car chases, action, and suspense that has made the movie franchise a worldwide sensation. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all‐stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent.

Fast & Furious 6 follows a professional criminal gang led by Dominic Toretto (Diesel) who have retired following their successful heist in Fast Five (2011), but remain wanted fugitives. U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson) offers to clear the group's criminal records and allow them to return home in exchange for helping him to take down a skilled mercenary organization led by Owen Shaw (Evans) and his second in command, Dominic's presumed-dead lover Letty Ortiz (Rodriguez).

The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again.

The Fast and the Furious 6 (alternatively known as Fast Six) characters. 

Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto: A street racer and fugitive

Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner: A former FBI agent turned criminal. He is in a relationship with Mia Toretto

Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs: A Diplomatic Security Service agent 

Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto: Dominic's sister and the girlfriend of Brian O'Conner

Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce: Brian's childhood friend

Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz: Dominic's former girlfriend who was believed to be dead

Sung Kang as Han Seoul-Oh: A street racer and member of Dominic's crew

Chris Bridges as Tej Parker: Brian's and Roman's friend 

Luke Evans as Owen Shaw: A former SAS Major now leading a heist gang 

Gina Carano as Riley: A member of Hobbs' team 

Gal Gadot as Gisele Yashar: A former Mossad agent turned professional criminal

Joe Taslim as Jah: A cold blooded killer who fights using martial arts and parkour

Clara Paget as Vegh: The character is described as a gun-slinging action woman

Elsa Pataky as Elena Neves

Rita Ora portrays the head girl of a London racing crew

Jin Au-Yeung as Jimmy 

Fast & Furious 6 is a United International Pictures Release through Solar Entertainment Corporation. The film will be released in theaters across the Philippines on May 24, 2013.

Win Free 100 Movie Passes through AyosDito.ph

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I watch movies to relax, learn things, vaues, have fun and get some entertainment from them. When I have time, I like going to the malls and cinemas. I enjoy watching movies with my children and family, and friends. 

I always see list of movies I will watch, and of course, always hope to have budget to buy tickets  to watch the feature good movies. But these days, you can chill out, have time to relax and watch the movies...for free! Check this out! 

Iron Man 3, The Wolverine, Man of Steel, Fast and the Furious 6 –are all movies to watch out for in the coming months. Now you can get a chance to watch them for free by simply posting an ad on AyosDito.ph 

AyosDito.ph. Online buying and selling is one of the greatest advancement in the history of trading. With all the hassles of going to mall, with online buying you can shop anytime at the comforts of your home same as online selling.

This May, Team AyosDito.ph, in cooperation with SM Cinema, will be giving away 100 Free Movie Passes weekly beginning April 30 to June 2, 2013. This really makes it a “MasAyos Dito!” selling experience on AyosDito.ph. “AyosDito.ph aims to build a strong and educated Online Buy and Sell culture in the Philippines,” AyosDito.ph General Manager, Jon Santico said.“Our purpose is to attract quality advertisers, both private and professionals, and to provide a safe, convenient and memorable buying and selling experience for all our users.” 

“We want to teach our advertisers especially our private sellers to talk about their ads more so they can also sell their items fasters. To achieve this, we partnered with SM Cinema, to reward out popular ads weekly,” Santico added. 

1. To join, simply post an ad on AyosDito.ph. 

2. Once your ad has been approved, publicly share it on Facebook via the Share on Facebook button on your ad page. 

3. Each week, the Ten Most Viewed Ads will be selected by Team AyosDito.ph. The ten (10) winners will then be announced on AyosDito.ph Facebook Page every Tuesday at 4PM. Winners will be announced following the schedule below: 

Week 1: May 7, 2013 

Week 2: May 14, 2013 

Week 3: May 21, 2013 

Week 4: May 28, 2013 

Week 5: June 4, 2013 

4. Anyone can share AyosDito.ph ads but only the ad owner will be qualified to win FREE Movie passes. 

5. Metro Manila (NCR) winners can claim their passes at AyosDito.ph Makati office. Provincial winners’ prizes will be mailed. 

6. The movie passes may be redeemed at any SM Cinema. 

7. Employees of 701 Search Inc. and its suppliers, partner agencies and relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity are not qualified for this promo.

AyosDito.ph, ang buy and sell ng bayan, is a website for safe, hassle-free and fun online buy and sell experience. We sort our buy and sell pages by region, province and city, so you are assured of a convenient and dedicated ad service every time you shop. AyosDito.ph is a product of 701 Search Inc, a joint venture between international media organizations: Singapore Press Holdings Limited and Schibsted ASA. 

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