The official trailer for Netflix’s new YA supernatural series Lockwood & Co. has been released! In the trailer, we get to see the show’s young protagonists as they face off with evil spirits wreaking havoc in London.
Check out the trailer for Lockwood & Co. below:
This new show is based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same name. Set in London, it follows a physically gifted girl who stumbles upon a ghost-hunting startup run by two teenage boys, the Lockwood & Co. Together, the trio will unravel a mystery that will change the course of history.
Helmed by Attack the Block filmmaker Joe Cornish, the series stars Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Ivanno Jeremiah, Jack Bandeira, Luke Treadaway, Morven Christie, Ben Crompton, Hayley Konadu, Rhianna Dorris, and Paddy Holland.
Lockwood & Co. will premiere on Netflix this January 27.
How’s the start of 2023 been going? Many of us are welcoming the start of a New Year with renewed motivation to work hard for our goals. But the harder we work, we must not forget to also treat ourselves with the break we deserve!
To help you make your vacation plans this year, we’ve plotted out the 2023 long weekends based on National Holidays and the official government proclamation in this nifty cheat sheet, so you can file your vacation leaves as early as possible!
Bookmark this page, save the calendar to your phone, and share it with your friends!
[Note: This graphic guide is based on nationwide holidays declared in Proclamation No. 90 s. 2022, which does not include Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced.]
Netflix has just released the trailer for its upcoming rom-com, Your Place or Mine, starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. From the writer of The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses and Morning Glory, Aline Brosh McKenna looked to her own life for the inspiration to write Your Place or Mine. The upcoming Netflix film follows the story of Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher), long-time friends and keep in constant contact despite living in different cities. She craves routine with her son in LA; he thrives on change in NY. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need.
Courtesy of Netflix
The trailer showcases the chemistry between Witherspoon and Kutcher, as well as the comedic timing of both actors. The cast also includes Steve Zahn (The White Lotus), Zoë Chao (Senior Year), Tig Notaro (Army of the Dead), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and Griffin Matthews (Dear White People). It also provides a glimpse of the beautiful locations where the movie was filmed, including New York City and Los Angeles.
The trailer has received positive feedback from audiences, with many praising the leads’ performances and the relatable storyline. Your Place or Mine will stream globally on Netflix on February 10, 2023, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release.
Your Place or Mine looks like a charming and funny rom-com that is sure to entertain audiences. With a talented cast and crew, this film promises to be a great addition to Netflix’s lineup for 2023.
The iconic Mystery Inc. gets a reboot in the upcoming animated series Velma! The first trailer for the new adult animation show has been released, giving us a look at the origin story of Velma Dinkley. Check out the trailer below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSm_Y3yS7bA
Dubbed as an original spin on the franchise that “unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers,” Velma will focus on the story of the brains behind the beloved gang. In the show, we’ll get to see Velma solving mysteries in school while enlisting the help of Daphne, Norville, and Fred.
Velma stars the voices of Mindy Kaling, Constance Wu, Sam Richardson, and Glenn Howerton. It debuts on HBO Max today, January 12.
While we await his return in Joker: Folie à deux, Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix is set to star in the upcoming Ari Aster film Beau is Afraid. Known for telling the terrifying tales of Hereditary and Midsommar, it seems that Aster’s latest movie is a horror comedy, taking us on a trippy journey in its first trailer.
Watch the trailer for Beau is Afraid below:
According to A24’s synopsis of the film, Beau is Afraid follows a “paranoid man who embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother.” Alongside Phoenix, the film also stars Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zoe Lister-Jones, Armen Nahapetian, Parker Posey, and Patti LuPone.
Beau is Afraid is set for release in US theaters this April.
Another Chinese New Year is upon us, ushering in the Year of the Water Rabbit. Of course, this event is best welcomed with a festive celebration and a bountiful feast to go with it! If you’re still making plans for your Chinese New Year celebration, here’s a list to assist you. Below are some of the hotel dining deals you can find around the metro this CNY 2023!
Check out their Chinese New Year set menu here and order their sweet confections here. For reservations, call +632 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.
Grab their Nian Gao Treasure Boxes here and Chinese New Year hampers here. For more information, contact eats.slfm@shangri-la.com or 091SLFMEATS (09175363287).
For more information, visit the New World Makati Hotel website. For orders and reservations, contact them via their mobile number: 09178884194; landline: +632-88116888 ext. 3679; or e-mail: fbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com.
Indulge in a sumptuous Chinese buffet section specially curated with free-flowing champagne to welcome the new year with abundance, prosperity, and good health.
Available from 12 PM to 3 PM, with prices of P4,500 for adults; P2,250 for children (ages 6 to 12); and P7,000 with free-flow of champagne.
Crystal DragonLunar New Year Menu for Lunch and Dinner January 16 to 29 | Good for five persons per serving (P1,600++) For the traditional dinner table yu sheng (or yee sang) toss ritual, the salad is offered with a twist: Prosperity Roasted Duck in lieu of herring or salmon, with jellyfish, crispy vegetables, and plum dressing.
TungLok Signatures’ Yu Sheng January 16 to 24 | Good for six to eight persons (P2,888) Tung Lok’s salad is prepared with salmon, a medley of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients, each representing a wish during the toss while huat ah! or lo hei! is being recited. For direct reservations, call +63 917 7024024.
Red Ginger’s Festive Lunar Menu January 17 to February 5 The ala carte dishes are: Fortune Lao Sheng, a chicken salad with plum dressing; Longevity Noodles consisting of egg noodles with crispy pork belly, and quail eggs; braised Prosperity Pork Knuckle with king mushrooms; Happiness Prawn and Squid, a medley stir-fried in curry XO sauce; and for dessert, Harmony Coconut, a mix of coconut jelly and ice cream
For inquiries and reservations in Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com
Fans of concerts are sure in for a treat this 2023 with an exciting lineup of performers slated to hit Metro Manila venues this year! From K-Pop stars to beloved boy bands, the year has something in store for anyone who wants to have that exhilarating experience that we had to miss out on for a few years due to the pandemic.
To help you plot out your concert plans this 2023, here’s a list of the big concerts happening this year. (Note: dates are subject to change without prior notice.)
ITZY ‘The 1st World Tour: Checkmate’
January 14, 7 PM & January 15, 6 PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena Buy tickets (P3,500 – P13,500)
This is for you, MIDZY!
We’ve added a second show on January 15, 2023, for ITZY THE 1ST WORLD TOUR <CHECKMATE> in Manila.
The Nothing Like Dunkin Fan Meet with Kim Soo Hyun
January 17, 7 PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum Buy tickets
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Cinema One welcomes 2023 with must-watch Filipino blockbusters and Asian films to entertain you this January, so sit back and watch from the comfort of your homes! Here are some films coming to Cinema One this month to add to your binge list:
Mina-Anud
Starring Dennis Trillo and Jerald Napoles January 23, 11 PM
Paradise is upturned when 3 tons of cocaine wash up on the shores of a peaceful seaside community.
Mater Dolorosa
Starring Gina Alajar and Felix Roco January 25, 11 PM
Lourdes Lagrimas is the godmother of all illegal activities in a small district. She runs the business – carnapping, illegal gambling and drugs with her children. As the new year comes, the City Mayor launches an anti-vice campaign putting the Lagrimas’ in peril. As days pass, we see Lourdes trying to put the family together amidst an avalanche of events that will test her demeanor as a mother and as a criminal.
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2
Starring Eugene Domingo, Jericho Rosales, and Joel Torre January 26, 1 PM
A 2016 movie by Marlon Rivera, starring Eugene Domingo, Kean Cipriano, Joel Torre, and Jericho Rosales.
Buy Now, Die Later
Starring Vhong Navarro and TJ Trinidad January 26, 11 PM
A magical store in Manila gives people items that prove to be the solution to their problems…for a price.
Talk Back and You’re Dead
Starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre January 29, 1 PM
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.
Status: It’s Complicated
Starring Paulo Avelino, Jake Cuenca, and Maja Salvador January 30, 3 PM
Two roommates with opposing views on relationships decide to trade lifestyles: the more conservative of the two will try playing the field, and the playboy will try to commit to a more serious relationship.
The Debutantes
Starring Sue Ramirez and Miles Ocampo January 30, 5 PM
A story of girls aspiring for a blissful 18th birthday celebration turned bloody. A mystery will unveil from their past and the curse cast on them.
The Knight of Shadows
Starring Jackie Chan January 30, 7 PM
A legendary demon hunter investigates the disappearances of young girls from a village. When he discovers evil forces are kidnapping the girls to feast on their souls, he sets out to save humanity.
Dukot
Starring Enrique Gil and Ricky Davao January 30, 11 PM
Based on a true story, Dukot centers on the kidnapping of Carlo, the son of Charlie Sandoval, a customs official who is hounded by allegations of corruption.
He’s Into Her The Movie Cut
Starring Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan January 31, 7 PM
A spunky teenage girl from Mindoro, moves to Manila to live with her estranged father and study in a prestigious school. She clashes with basketball varsity captain, unaware that their one-upmanship will blossom into something beautiful.
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Netflix has dropped the full trailer for the upcoming fourth season of You. The hit series resumes with Joe Goldberg assuming yet another identity in an attempt to leave his dark past behind.
Check out the trailer for You season 4, part 1 below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0AfKViiVq4
For those unfamiliar with You, it follows the story of Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager who becomes obsessed with and stalks a customer named Beck. The show quickly gained popularity for its twists and turns, as well as its portrayal of toxic relationships.
This season, Joe assumes yet another identity, this time as a Professor in London, as he tries to put his life as a murderer behind him. But while on the path of redemption, Joe finds himself drawn to a new obsession.
The series stars Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Lukas Gage, and Tilly Keeper. The first part of season 4 will be released this February 9 while part 2 will be released on March 9. Watch the first three seasons of You on Netflix.
The new year promises new movies that we can enjoy seeing on the big screen! On this list, we’ve rounded up the exciting titles you can catch in cinemas this month of January. Check them out below:
An AI-powered doll becomes a girl’s best friend, helping her overcome a traumatic experience in her life. But soon, M3GAN will show signs of violence, protecting the child’s well-being in her own terms.
A boy living in the dark struggles to find light as he encounters weird and eerie things when he lives with his grandfather. As he investigates the hauntings, dark secrets will be revealed.
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Pilot Brodie Torrance saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning.
The story of Otto Anderson, a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
A man who feels like a failure in life gets the chance of a lifetime when a mistake from his past gets corrected, changing his present life into the one he always dreamed of.
It’s been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game.
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[Note: release dates for movies in Philippine cinemas this January 2023 and film lineup are subject to change without prior notice. For more upcoming movies, click here.]
