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  • New Movies in Philippine Cinemas this February 2023

    After greeting the year 2023, we are now to celebrate the season of love this February! This month, cinemas are offering an exciting lineup of films you’ll love, from a new M. Night Shyamalan thriller to a star-studded flick about the early years of Hollywood!

    On this list, we’ve rounded up the movies you can catch in cinemas this month of February. Check them out below:

    Babylon

    February 1

    Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Tobey Maguire, and Diego Calva, this film follows the rise and fall of ambitious dreamers during an era of decadence, depravity, and outrageous excess in Hollywood.

    Knock at the Cabin

    February 1

    From M. Night Shyamalan, this thriller follows a young girl and her parents whose vacation at a remote cabin turns into a nightmare when four armed strangers appear, forcing them to make an unthinkable choice to stop the apocalypse.

    The First Slam Dunk

    February 1

    Based on the hit sports manga and anime Slam Dunk, this film follows Hanamichi Sakuragi and the Shohoku team as they face off against the Sannoh High basketball team.

    Spellbound

    February 1

    A Filipino adaptation of the South Korean film of the same name, Spellbound tells the romantic tale of a magician and a girl who can see dead people.

    Titanic (Remastered)

    February 8

    In celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary, revisit the tragic tale of Jack and Rose as they meet, fall in love, and fall victim to the sinking of the Titanic.

    Magic Mike’s Last Dance

    February 8

    After a business deal that went bust, a struggling Mike Lane is given an opportunity he can’t refuse, prompting him to return to the stage one last time with a hot new roster of dancers to train.

    Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

    February 15 | Buy Tickets

    After an attempt to communicate with the Quantum Realm, Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie, and Hope and her parents are pulled inside where they encounter the dangerous Kang.

    Empire of Light

    February 22

    From Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, Empire of Light is a compelling drama showcasing the human connection’s power during turbulent times.

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    [Note: release dates for movies in Philippine cinemas this February 2023 and film lineup are subject to change without prior notice. For more upcoming movies, click here.] 

  • ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Unveils New Poster Featuring the Shohoku Team

    A new poster for The First Slam Dunk has been revealed!

    The iconic anime series is set to make its comeback, this time on the big screen where the Shohoku team also gets a 3D treatment, as it was revealed in the film’s teaser trailer. Before the film hits cinemas this December, a new poster has been revealed where we finally see the team together.

    Check out the new poster for The First Slam Dunk below:

    The First Slam Dunk
    Photo: The First Slam Dunk on Twitter

    Slam Dunk is a hit manga and anime series created by Takehiko Inoue that was first published in 1990, and was adapted into an anime series that ran from 1993 to 1996. The series tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a high school delinquent who goes head over heels for the girl Haruko Akagi. Upon learning that Haruko likes watching basketball, Hanamichi joins the school’s basketball team despite his lack of knowledge about the sport. But since Haruko is already obsessed with the ace rookie, Kaede Rukawa, the arrogant Sakuragi does not waste a second in creating a rivalry between himself and his own teammate.

    Inoue has also written and directed the upcoming film, which will begin its release in Japan this December 3, 2022. Check out the film’s official website for more details.

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  • WATCH: ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Teaser Trailer Gives the Shohoku Team a 3D Look

    The Shohoku team is finally back, this time with a 3D computer graphics style, in the upcoming movie The First Slam Dunk!

    The first teaser trailer for the new film has been revealed, giving us glimpses of the iconic characters in court, including the well-known rivals Sakuragi and Rukawa. Watch the teaser of The First Slam Dunk below:

    Days prior to the teaser’s release, the character posters for the film have been released for theaters, featuring the Shohoku’s five key players, namely Hanamichi Sakuragi, Kaede Rukawa, Takenori Akagi, Ryota Miyagi, and Hisashi Mitsui. Meanwhile, the film’s official synopsis is yet to be revealed.

    Slam Dunk is a hit manga and anime series created by Takehiko Inoue, who also wrote and directed the upcoming film. The series tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a high school delinquent who goes head over heels for the girl Haruko Akagi. Upon learning that Haruko likes watching basketball, Hanamichi joins the school’s basketball team despite his lack of knowledge about the sport. But since Haruko is already obsessed with the ace rookie, Kaede Rukawa, the arrogant Sakuragi does not waste a second in creating a rivalry between himself and his own teammate.

    Slam Dunk was first released as a manga in 1990, and was adapted into an anime series that ran from 1993 to 1996. Four films have also been released during the series’ run, with the last movie released back in 1995.

    The First Slam Dunk is set for release in Japan on December 3, 2022. It has yet to be revealed if the film will also be available in Philippine cinemas. Check out the film’s official website for more details.

  • Sakuragi Returns in ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Movie Releasing this December

    Hanamichi Sakuragi and the gang are officially heading to the big screen this holiday season in the upcoming movie The First Slam Dunk. The much-anticipated anime film has revealed its title, as well as its December 3, 2022 release in Japan.

    Cinema complex Wald 9 also shared on Twitter a photo of the new posters for the upcoming film, featuring the iconic members of the Shohoku team– Hanamichi Sakuragi, Kaede Rukawa, Takenori Akagi, Ryota Miyagi, and Hisashi Mitsui.

    Created by Takehiko Inoue, Slam Dunk follows the high school delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi who hates basketball but gives it a shot after seeing that the cute girl he has a crush on is really interested in the sport. After joining his school’s basketball team, Hanamichi quickly declares a rivalry between himself and his popular and talented teammate, Rukawa.

    More details about the new film are expected to be revealed in Toei Animation’s announcement video premiering this July 7, 6 PM, Philippine time.

    Slam Dunk was first released as a manga in 1990, and was adapted into an anime series that ran from 1993 to 1996. Four films have also been released during the series’ run, with the last film released back in 1995. For the 2022 film, Takehiko Inoue will serve as director and writer.

    It has yet to be revealed if the film will also be available in Philippine cinemas. Check out the film’s official website for more details.

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    Homestream image from WALD 9 on Twitter.