FAST & FURIOUS FRANCHISE THIS APRIL by UNIVERSAL CHANNEL

Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling ride this month! The highly-anticipated cinematic release of the Fast & Furious 7 is hitting theaters nationwide but before that, Universal Channel gives you a little treat in preparation for this arrival. Viewers across Asia will have the chance to see three movies from the well-loved blockbuster franchise – 2 Fast 2 Furious (Fast & Furious 2), Fast and Furious (Fast & Furious 4) and Fast Five (Fast & Furious 5).

These franchise favorites will premiere on Universal Channel starting on 31 March 2015, Tuesday, at 10:00 PM with 2 Fast 2 Furious. On 1 April 2015, Wednesday, a back-to-back presentation of Fast and Furious and Fast Five will be shown starting at 8:55 PM. Finally, settle in for a Fast and Furious marathon showcasing all three movies in a row during the weekend of 4 April 2015, Saturday at 7:55 PM, to 5 April 2015, Sunday at 6:00 PM.

The film showing will truly help ignite fans’ passion and drive for the unstoppable Fast & Furious 7, with the returning cast led by Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson. Director James Wan comes with this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back Filipino fan favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black.

Fuel up with this adrenaline-filled month of April and satisfy your need for speed only on Universal Channel.

Universal Channel airs on Channel 73 for Sky Cable, Channels 27 (analog) and 73 (digital) for Destiny Cable, Channel 110 HD for Cignal and Channel 31 for Cablelink.

See Fast & Furious 7 in IMAX 3D and 3D cinemas, showing on 4 April 2015 in Philippine cinemas nationwide.

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