PRESS STATEMENT FROM ODYSSEY/MCA:
"Excitement and anticipation rises as we approach February 19--the ultimate day that Taylor Swift will be gracing millions of Filipino fans in her very first Manila concert at the Araneta Coliseum. Meanwhile, to further intensify the momentum for this much-awaited event, Odyssey Music & Video Store in cooperation with MCA Music, Inc present Taylor Swift, Larger than Life Experience Exclusive Cinema Screening, happening on January 15, 2011 (Saturday) at the SM Megamall Cinema 6 at 6:00 PM.
"This event will be the first-ever cinema activity that gathers all certified Swifters. It will showcase Taylor Swift's videos, live performances, behind-the-scenes and never before seen footage all on the big screen. Attendees of this event will not only watch these videos but will also enjoy the games and surprises that await them. And as a highlight to this event, one lucky fan who has bought Taylor Swift's Philippine Tour bundle pack will be guaranteed a spot to see her idol up-close in a once-in-a-lifetime meet & greet opportunity.
"Taylor has sold more than 4 million albums each year for three consecutive years, and is the only artist to sell more than 4 million albums each of the last three years.
"This week, Taylor's latest Big Machine Records release,Speak Now, spends its fifth week at #1 onBillboard's all-genre Top 200 Albums chart.Speak Now was 2010's best-selling internet album.
"The singer will spend the greater part of 2011 on tour in support ofSpeak Now, playing 90 shows in 19 countries. The tour kicks off February 9th in Singapore. "
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