Korean Superstar Byung-hun Lee reprises role of Storm Shadow in G.I. JOE 2: RETALIATION

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Okay, I am a G.I. Joe Kid (80's to be exact) but I'm not ashamed to admit it.  :)  I used to have an army of G.I. Joe action figures but what's left with me now are a few units, one of which is one of my most favorite characters, who is at the other side of the fence, Storm Shadow of COBRA! :)  G.I. JOE won't be the same with his character and I just knew, that he will be back in the movie version's sequel.

And indeed, I'm right.  He's back!  Korean superstar Byung-hun Lee, who reprises his role of STORM SHADOW, was excited by the possibility to explore the more internal side of the character. “If I had just a lot of sword fights and kicks in the first movie, this time my character (Storm Shadow) is seen more up close. It has a dramatic aspect that shows his history, inner conflicts. I loved how much of my acting I could show this time around... but I still think I could have been much more competent in a Korean film.

The mystery in Matthew Goode's character in STOKER (Opens March 1)

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On her 18th birthday, India Stoker’s (Mia Wasikowska) father dies in a tragic car accident. Her only source of strength and comfort now gone, India now finds herself lost and unable to connect to the people around including her unstable mother Evie, played by Nicole Kidman. On the day of her father’s funeral, her father’s long lost brother Uncle Charlie surfaces and decides to stay with them. At first doubtful of her Uncle Charlie, Mia surprisingly finds herself drawn to him in a fascinating way she never thought possible.

As Uncle Charlie reveals himself to her, India becomes increasingly infatuated with her charismatic relative and comes to realize that his arrival is no coincidence. With her uncle to guide her, she is about to find out that in her blood runs a stream of evil that her father had long protected her from.

G.I. Joe returns to theaters this March 2013

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A follow-up to the 2009 release of G.I. JOE: RISE OF THE COBRA, which grossed over $300M worldwide, Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with HASBRO and Buenaventura Pictures, commences production on G.I. JOE: RETALIATION.

In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra, they are also forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Starring D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Park, Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Pryce, RZA, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Jon M. Chu.

After being X-Men's Beast, Nicholas Hoult plays the hero boy JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

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It’s a tale that has endured for generations. Known by different names in myriad cultures dating at least as far back as the 12th century, its details have evolved with local lore and various retellings, but its power always lay in the way it played upon our love of heroes and our deepest fears. It was this fertile ground from which sprung New Line Cinema's big-screen adventure “Jack the Giant Slayer,” a familiar tale given new dimension, with freshly rendered characters that draw audiences into a larger world of peril and destiny.

“Essentially, it’s everything you remember—and more,” says Nicholas Hoult, who first worked with director Bryan Singer on “X-Men: First Class,” and stars in the title role. “We’re firing crossbows, zip-lining across huge divides, swinging from vines and dodging flaming trees that the giants uproot and hurl at us. You never know what to expect.”

Philippines’ AirAsia introduces customer-friendly innovations via the 742ASIA hotline and a convenient cash payment service

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Philippines’ AirAsia, the low cost carrier with the youngest fleet, today announced significant changes in its customer call center. Starting February 25, Philippines’ AirAsia’s new customer hotline number will be 742ASIA or 742.27.42.

“To provide optimum customer care service for our guest, AirAsia is launching two new significant innovations. We have a new customer hotline that is easy to remember and we are also rolling out our cash payment partner with 7-Eleven store for our passengers who want to avail of our online promo and other privileges but would like to pay in cash instead of using their credit cards,” AirAsia Inc. Commercial head Freddy Herrera said.

Crystalsky Multimedia presents animated film QUEST FOR A HEART

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Crystalsky Multimedia presents Quest for a Heart, an animated feature film of a fantastic journey starring Mackenzie Crook and Lisa Stansfield Rolli.

The movie tells the story of a young troll and his friends who are on a quest to find the magic heart that will save their village and the world from turning to stone.  Worst still, Rolli and his friends can´t succeed without Millie, an Elf who, in all her beauty, stands for everything trolls hate. This amazing fairytale will capture your heart.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the president's son in the Oscar frontrunner LINCOLN

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt now also known as JGL in Hollywood jargon whose recent role in "The Dark Knight Rises" started people talking about a spin off movie on Robin is on a roll after his strong screen presence as the masked crusader's loyal ally. From his other previous works spanning various film genres such as "500 Days of Summer," "Looper," "Premium Rush," "Inception" and "A River Runs Through It" now comes his most notable role in the Steven Spielberg-directed Academy-award nominated thrilling epic "Lincoln."

JGL forms part of an Award-Winning cast in "Lincoln" headed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones. The movie focuses on the last four months of Abraham Lincoln, illuminating the man as a political genius, as an anguished family man and, most of all, as a courageous defender of the United States of America.

SM Cinema celebrates the Love Month with a Fantastic Movie Line-up

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This Love Month, SM Cinema patrons can enjoy three exciting SM-exclusive movies to keep their hearts aflame with romantic comedy, suspense and historical drama.

Opening the Love Month is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 Bollywood hit, Race 2. Starting February 8, movie lovers can follow the story of Ranvir Singh (Saif Ali Khan) and retired cop Robert D’Acosta (Anil Kapoor) as they team up to avenge the death of Singh’s wife. Catch this heart-stopping thriller movie exclusively at SM Megamall.

Ewan McGregor plays the brave knight Elmont in JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

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Ewan McGregor (“Star Wars” trilogy, “The Impossible”) stars as the king’s most trusted knight Elmont who is tasked to bring the princess back from the giant beanstalk, in New Line Cinema's 3D fantasy, action-adventure “Jack the Giant Slayer.”

In the film, an age-old war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the long-banished giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend…and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

SM Cinema offers discounted movie ticket rates for matinee screenings

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Promos just got better at SM Cinema. Starting January 21, SM Cinema will be offering discount on several movies. The Matinee Pricing promo will run until April 18, 2013. Cinephiles can enjoy 30% to 50% discount on select movies from Mondays through Thursdays for screenings between 10:00am to 2:00pm.

The Matinee Pricing will be available at SM Cinema Mall of Asia, North EDSA, Megamall, Sta Mesa, Manila, San Lazaro, Marikina, Pampanga, Fairview, Southmall, Bacoor, Cebu, Iloilo, Lanang, Clark and Davao.

To know the movies to be included in our matinee pricing, please visit the SM Cinema branch near you.