Events: Pinoy DC Comics artists signing at Filbar's UP Town Center

Meet and greet the Filipino art team behind DC Comics’ new Deathstroke series, penciller Carlo Pagulayan and inker Michael Jason Paz on Aug. 13, Saturday, 1-5 pm at Filbar’s U.P. Town Center.

Pagulayan and Paz are tasked to bring in dynamic interior pages for the infamous mercenary Deathstroke, a classic comic book character that has also appeared in the kid-friendly animated adaptation of “Teen Titans” and the action-packed CW TV series, “Arrow.”

Alongside writer Christopher Priest, Pagulayan and Paz will re-introduce the character inDeathstroke: Rebirth one-shot and a new Deathstroke #1 following two weeks later. The twice-monthly Deathstroke series is part of the DC Rebirth initiative, intended to bring DC Comics' heroes and villains back to their core concepts.

The artists will sign copies of Deathstroke: Rebirth one-shot which also features cover art by ACO and Stephen Platt. Fans can reserve copies ahead at www.filbars.com.ph/comics before Tuesday noon cut-off. 

Here is the official synopsis of Deathstroke: Rebirth:

“A thousand enemies, a thousand kills-Deathstroke is the world's greatest assassin. Stalked by an unseen foe, Slade Wilson is confronted by his own troubled past and challenged to reinvent himself before he loses everything and everyone in his life. Can Deathstroke be redeemed? Or will his addiction to violence destroy him?”

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Movie News: New Cinema Alert! UP Town Center Unveils 4DX! RECLINER SEATS AND POWERFUL DOLBY ATMOS TECHNOLOGY

U.P. Town Center is looking real good, with a Satchmi store opening soon and now new cinemas! 

Buckle up, sit tight and rediscover movies as Ayala Malls Cinemas’ U.P. Town Center (along Katipunan Ave., QC) opened the first 4DX^TM screen in the city at its recent launch (July 15) of its multiplex of cinemas that also houses luxurious recliner seats and the latest in Dolby Atmos technology.   

                 Responsive to the needs of the community, Ayala Malls Cinemas’ U.P. Town Center intensifies the cinematic experience notches higher with its four (4) state-of-the-art cinemas – (1)Recliner seats equipped in Dolby Atmos^TM , (2) Dolby digital theatres and (1) 4DX^TM cinema.        

                 Be in the movie by using all of your senses with U.P. Town Center’s 4DX^TMcinema, the first of its kind in northern Metro Manila.  Stimulating not just the eyes but the rest of the senses too, 4DX^TM has indeed transformed the experience of watching movies.   Its 4DX^TM motion chairs are equipped with bottom and back shakers and leg ticklers - tilts forward, backward, side to side and nudges in the back. Further immersing the audience, the cinema’s environmental effects feature that emits wind, bubbles, different scents, water, fog and lightning are seamlessly synchronized with the action on screen. 

                 For the keen listener, another first in the area is the Dolby Atmos^TMtechnology that creates powerful, moving audio and introduces two important concepts to cinema sound – audio objects and overhead speakers.  Sounds flow all around the cinema while comfortably watching in the motorized recliner seats while fully engaged with what’s happening on the big screen – 2D, 3D and 4DX.  

                 Hungry for more? Complementing an unparalleled impressive cinematic experience, U.P. Town Center Cinemas has a Movie Snack Bar too that also offers a wide range of snacks and refreshments for a fully satisfying movie treat. 

                 The only University Town Center in the country, U.P. Town Center Cinemas’ schedule can also be accessed at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ www.sureseats.com – an online portal of movie schedules where one can reserve and buy tickets in advance.  Additionally, Ayala Malls Cinemas’ MPass card is a reloadable prepaid movie card that comes in handy for online and over the counter ticket purchases which also offers exclusive promos.

                 Present during the launch of U.P. Town Center Cinemas featuring the latest “Ghostbusters” movie are Ms. Rowena M. Tomeldan - President of Ayala Land Malls Inc., Atty. Rolly S. Dueñas - Deputy General Manager of Ayala Malls Cinemas, Mr. Robert J. Lotho - General Manager of U.P. Town Center, Mr. Amir V. Precilla - General Manager of Ayala Malls Cinemas and Mr. Mark L. Sablan - Senior Division Manager of Ayala Land Inc. 

                 The event was graced by celebrities and prominent personalities such as Angelika dela Cruz, Jane Oneiza, Leo Katigbak, Sec. Rene Almendras, Vincent Del Rosario, Loisa Andalio, Jairus Aquino and Yves Flores.