New Movies Syowing this Week [August 20 to 26, 2014]

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno
A former assassin is drawn back into his life as the government asks him to help take down the dangerous leader of a terrorist army threatening to destroy the nation's fragile peace. This is the second installment of what is set up to be a Rurouni Kenshin trilogy, the third movie scheduled for September this year.
Snap Impression: The first movie was satisfactorily good, if you already love the anime and/or the manga of Rurouni Kenshin: Sure, why not check this movie? But expect that, just like the first movie, it has some degree of appropriate campy factor
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 4 = 11:50 AM | 2:40 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:15 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 8 = 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM
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The Angriest Man In Brooklyn
A man is mistakenly told that he has just ninety minutes to live, and he uses that remaining time to try and quickly reconcile with all the people he's done wrong. This is Robin Williams' last movie released while he was still alive (He has three more movies which are yet to be released).
Snap Impression: Setting all the negative reviews aside, this movie would be worth watching for those who still want to see one of Williams' last acting gigs, if not for the haunting "death-causing-farewells theme" 
SCREENING SKEDS: SM Iloilo Cinema 1 = 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM
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Somebody To Love (2014)
Twelve people over the course of a week go through a wide range of experiences relating to love and heartbreak. This is a Tagalog romantic-comedy that is directed by Jose Javier Reyes.
Snap Impression: Although Jose Javier Reyes is hit-or-miss, I seriously have low expectations. But giving him the benefit of the doubt, at least he endeavors to make something that seems more character-based. You have to admit, though, that the trailer makes it look vomit-inducing.
SCREENING SKEDS: SM Iloilo Cinema 2 = 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM
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Planes: Fire And Rescue
This Pixar animated movie is about a champion racing plane who gets his engine damage and is forced to retire. He finds new purpose by joining a firefighting crew and helping extinguish forest fires.
Snap Impression: At least the reviews consensus calls this a better movie than the first Planes movie; If your kid insists on this, then why not?
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 3 = 12:40 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:10 PM | 8:00 PM
SM Iloilo D-Cinema = 12:20 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:50 PM | 9:00 PM
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Talk Back And You're Dead
A model student finds herself in a relationship with a delinquent gang leader. Her perfect life is soon thrown into chaos, even as she finds a measure of happiness in the romance. This Pinoy teen flick is directed by Andoy Ranay and stars some young cast.
Snap Impression: This is obviously the kind of garbage that will expire quickly. Trust me; nobody will remember this movie six months from now.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 2 = 12:45 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 8:15 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 4 = 1:00 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:20 PM | 9:00 PM
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A Good Man
An elite military operative lies low in Romania, quietly hunting an arms dealer that got away in an operation that ended in tragedy. This action flick that stars Steven Seagal was released straight-to-DVD in the US.
Snap Impression: If this was direct-to-DVD in the US, I'm sure I can watch this movie off a cheaper source. It looks like your run-of-the-mill typical bland action flick anyway.
SCREENING SKEDS: SM Iloilo Cinema 7 = 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM
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The Possession Of Michael King
A man makes a film intending to debunk the power of the occult, but ends up harboring a dark spirit in his body instead.
Snap Impression: I thought this was your generic pop horror schlock. But it turns out that this looks like it does give some legitimate scares and goosebumps. If horror is something that you love, this might be worth the curiosity.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 6 = 12:55 PM | 2:45 PM | 4:35 PM | 6:25 PM | 8:15 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 6 = 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM
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Rurouni Kenshin Sequels set Philippine Release Dates

Good news Samurai X fans, Warner Brothers Philippines has announced today that Rurouni Kenshin 2 and 3 will have their Philippine release dates sked August and September this year. Part 2, which is entitled Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno is set to be released on August 20, 2014 (Japan release date set on August 1), and Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends is set for release on September 24, 2014 (to be released in Japan September 13). The news broke out today via Warner Bros Philippines' facebook page. [hit the jump to continue]

Poster for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno has been released

The poster for the highly anticipated sequel to the adaptation of the Japanese Manga/Anime series "Rurouni Kenshin" has now been unveiled. "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" which is the second part of a planned-trilogy, is set to be released in Japan August 1, 2014. No press releases have yet been made about when the film is set to be released in the Philippines. But it should be noted that Rurouni Kenshin a.k.a. Samurai X has a massive fanbase in the Philippines.[hit the jump to check out the trailer...]

Sōjirō & Aoshi Roles Been Cast for Rurouni Kenshin Sequel/s

There is much anticipation for the upcoming RUROUNI KENSHIN Sequel "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" The role of the main villain Shishio has already been named (we reported some time ago that it was gonna be Tatsuya Fujiwara), now fans are asking: who will portray the characters Aoshi Shinomori And Sōjirō Seta? Now we have an answer; Ryunosuke Kamiki will play Sōjirō Seta, the right-hand man of the former government assassin Shishio. While Yusuke Iseya will play Aoshi Shinomori, the head of the Oniwabanshū ninja. [hit the jump to continue]

Rurouni Kenshin 2 sets date for UK release

Around 2 months ago, we reported that two sequels for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie are being made for a planned trilogy. This week, several sources have revealed that the first sequel "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" is set to be released this October in the UK. No release date for the Philippines and/or other countries have been announced as of yet. [full article after the jump]

2 Sequels for Rurouni Kenshin, to feature Shishio as the Villain [UPDATED 7-3-13]

Several months ago, we reported that developments for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin sequel has begun. Now, it is confirmed that two sequels are indeed being prepped for what is intended to be a Rurouni Kenshin trilogy. And the sequels will be featuring the Great Kyoto Fire and Legend’s End story arcs which follow Kenshin facing off against the forces of the evil Shishio Makoto.

Update: Tatsuya Fujiwara, who portrayed Light Yagami in "Death Note" and Shuya Nanahara in "Battle Royale" has been cast as the diabolical assassin Shishio Makoto in the sequel. Keishi Ōtomo who directed the first movie, will be directing both sequels as well. In addition, both sequels now have a title: "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc." (updated 7-3-2013) [read the full article after the jump]

Rurouni Kenshin Sequel is Now in the Works

The live action RUROUNI KENSHIN movie was a success both on the box office and on scoring high with critics. It is inevitable that a Kenshin part 2 would surely be made. The project has already been greenlit and it is now being developed. [hit the jump to read the full article]

SAMURAI X slashes on to Philippine screens

The long awaited RUROUNI KENSHIN (SAMURAI X) movie opens today in SM City Cinema! After a long wait; the cancelled releases, the rumors that it will never be released theatrically in Philippine theaters, it is finally here. BUT it opens only in SM City Cinemas! get your screening skeds here at the left portion of the site

Rurouni Kenshin in negotiations for Philippine release

Well yesterday there was buzz over the news that the movie is in negotiations to be released in the Philippines, but not by Warner Philippines; but by Pioneer films instead (they distributed movies like Sadako 3D, The Hunger Games, locally). News first broke out of the facebook page MOVIE PUNCH which is said to be the facebook trade name for Pioneer Films.

For now, we wait if the negotiations will go smoothly; and if indeed it will be reeased here, and on when the release date would be. MOVIE PUNCH's admin posted on its facebook site:
"We are posting this for feedbacks before we really negotiate with the production since this film is quite expensive, we are making sure na hindi naman kmi malulugi nito, (we are making sure that we do not loss profits here). (We) will update on this page once na confirm na, thanks guys for your comments regarding this film, we will seriously study this development."

Boycott Warner Bros for Samurai X?

It has been recently reported that the Samurai X movie will not be shown in the Philippines. We reported that this is a big mistake for Warner. I am not just talking about the capability of people to resort to torrents; I am also referring to the backlash that Warner might get.

Internet can be a powerful tool nowadays. If somebody would ask me what I suggest should be done about Rurouni Kenshin, my diabolical mind immediately pooped out an idea:

FANS of RUROUNI KENSHIN should actively CAMPAIGN to BOYCOTT WARNER BROS. movies, urge other people to BOYCOTT their movies (starting with the movie THE CAMPAIGN), up until the day Warner Bros. Philippines makes an official announcement that RUROUNI KENSHIN will indeed have a Philippine release.

Somebody make a protest page on facebook?

No Philippine screening for Rurouni Kenshin?

SAMURAI X'ED IN THE PHILIPPINES
by Reymundo Salao

Bad news for the fans of Rurouni Kenshin a.k.a. Samurai X. It looks like the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the anime/manga series RUROUNI KENSHIN (popularly known in the Philippines as SAMURAI X) will not be having a theatrical release here in the Philippines after all.

The negative buzz came out just this weekend when Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines, via their facebook page stated that they have no rights to release the highly anticipated movie. This is their statement:

"...to the numerous folks asking. We just learned this morning that we do not have rights to release Rurouni Kenshin here in the Philippines."
(here is the link to that statement)