SM Cinema Exclusive | Sammy's Escape from Paradise

08.13.2016 – Originally titled in international markets as “A Turtle’s Tale 2: Sammy’s Escape from Paradise” is headed to Philippine cinemas known as "Sammy 2: Escape from Paradise." The sequel to the popular “A Turtle’s Tale”, which features the heroic turtle named Sammy, is set for another adventure with his good friend Ray. Based on an original story by Ben Stassen and Domonic Paris, “Sammy 2: Escape from Paradise” sees Sammy and Rey, leatherback turtles and friends forever, enjoying the water and sand, shepherding new hatchlings Ricky and Ella out to sea. Suddenly, a poacher swoops in and ships them off to be part of a spectacular aquarium show for tourists in Dubai. Trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids, Ricky and Ella, and protect them from the dangers of the ocean. But they’ll have to get past Big D and his dopey thugs first. With the help of some unlikely friends, Sammy and Ray fin that when you work together, anything is possible!

Pinnochio Weekend with the Family!

05.21.2016 – This story that has become a timeless classic continues to be relevant even to the 21st century. “Pinocchio” stories have been around for more than a hundred years, the original by Italian writer Carlo Collodi is still popular today. The most rewarding family bonding experience is about to happen at SM Cinemas with its latest Family Movie Day weekend promo on May 28 and 29 featuring the latest version of the timeless story of “Pinocchio.”

SM Cinema Exclusive | Pinocchio

05.05.2016 – There have been countless adaptation of Pinocchio’s story since its original that was first published in 1883 by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. The story of a puppet made by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village of Florence who dreams to become a real boy. He has also been used as a character that is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has been adapted in other media and Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture. Its one of the most re-imagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature that still continue to be relevant in the 21st century. There have been notable adaptations that are well-known in the mainstream media, but there are also versions that more like created for independent filmmakers. One of these adaptations will be heading to Philippine cinema courtesy of CrystalSky Multimedia and SM Cinemas to tighten family ties with the launch of Family Movie Day every weekend featuring the latest award-winning modern-day “Pinocchio” that starts May 28 & 29.

Battle of the Monsters: Frankenstein VS The Mummy!

11.03.2015 – Just when Halloween is done a few days ago a new film related to monsters is getting a new film. If you’re into these monster type movies then “Frankenstein VS the Mummy” right up your alley for some good scare. November seems to be the residue for the post-Halloween scare flicks and this is one of them that are something for those who like creatures of the night, the un-dead and reanimated monsters made of human body parts that are squaring off. A monstrous of a movie is born in “Frankenstein Vs. The Mummy” when Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Egyptologist Naihla Khalil, who are both professors at a leading medical university. Victor’s latest grisly “experiment” is the re-animated corpse of a sadistic madman and Naihla’s most recent find is the cursed mummy of an evil pharaoh. When the two monsters face-off in an epic showdown, no one is safe. Can the rampage be stopped and contained before it’s too late?

Movie Review: A Little Bit of Zombie!

02.26.2014 – A Little Bit of Zombie is an indie film directed by Casey Walker, which garnered its own cult following during the time it was being crowdsoruced to be funded in the span of five years. The film premiered originally on February 4, 2012 at the Victoria Film Festival in Victoria, British Columbia and was released on to DVD on July 16, 2013. In the Philippines CrystalSky Media distributed the film as an SM Cinema exclusive…

PRESS RELEASE: A Little Bit of Zombie!

02.16.2014 – The popularity of zombie themed movies is no longer just a trend that gave you “The Walking Dead” or the madness in "World War Z. There are other films with the same theme that sometimes don’t take themselves seriously. A Little Bit of Zombie is one such film that takes the horror genre featuring mindless undead creatures to the humor side of things. This is no big production film but certainly an interesting movie…