Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated Season 2 of Squid Game will premiere on December 26, 2024, with the final season set to follow in 2025. The announcement was made through a heartfelt letter from Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Executive Producer, Writer, and Director of the series, to fans worldwide.
About Season Two
Three years after winning the Squid Game, Player 456 remains relentless in his quest to find those responsible for the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using his fortune to fund the search, Gi-hun starts by tracking down the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. However, when his efforts finally bear fruit, he discovers that the path to dismantling the organization is deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he must re-enter it.
The wait is over! The anime adaptation of “Look Back,” from Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, is set to release in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Yūmi Kawai (Plan 75) and Mizuki Yoshida (Alice in Borderland) lend their voices to lead characters Fujino and Kyomoto, respectively.
A Tale of Friendship and Art
“Look Back” is an endearing, tearjerker film that explores the beauty of friendship. Fans and critics alike have raved about its heartfelt narrative and emotional depth since its release in Japan. This anime film adaptation of a one-shot manga tells the story of two small-town girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who are polar opposites. Fujino is overly confident, while Kyomoto is a shy shut-in. However, their shared love for drawing manga brings them together in an unexpected and profound friendship.
Stellar Animation and Direction
The coming-of-age film is animated by Studio Durian, founded by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also directs “Look Back.” Oshiyama’s impressive portfolio includes works like “The Boy and the Heron,” “Devilman Crybaby,” and “Flip Flappers.” His expertise is evident in the stunning animation and meticulous attention to detail in this film.
Critical Acclaim and Popularity
The original “Look Back” manga was a huge hit in Japan, reaching over 4 million reads within just two days of publication. The movie adaptation has been equally successful, grossing more than 1 billion yen in less than 20 days.
Screen Rant praised the film’s animation, direction, and writing, stating, “In many ways, Look Back does an even better job of showing off Tatsuki Fujimoto’s talents than the Chainsaw Man anime did. It’s already an easy contender for the best anime film of 2024, if not the best-animated film of 2024 overall.”
Emotional Depth and Unique Atmosphere
But Why Tho emphasized the emotional depth of “Look Back,” writing, “While I cried when reading Fujimoto’s original manga, I felt myself weeping even more while watching the Look Back anime.” They further elaborated, “The score and the small movements of wind that carry their connection through time and space feel gargantuan even within the small scale of the film. From the four-panel comics being animated to the main story itself, the animation captures whimsy, melancholy, and romance. It’s a unique atmosphere that almost defies explanation, much like Fujimoto’s manga.”
Join the Journey
Embark on an emotional journey as “Look Back” opens in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Follow Encore Films PH on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram for the latest updates.
With over 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales, six UK #1 albums and two Platinum-certified US singles, the multi-awarded and platinum-selling Irish band, THE SCRIPT is coming back to Manila and bringing their SATELLITES WORLD TOUR on February 11, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Midas Promotions and Wilbros Live. Tickets go on-sale on August 10, 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.
After reuniting for select shows with The Script family in 2023, the band is ready to hit the road and head out to big stages of their own. This will see them play to over 2 million fans around the world this year and more next year. The Script will be performing their biggest hits and fan favourites from their six studio albums like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”, “Breakeven”, “For The First Time”, “Hall of Fame”, “Superheroes”, and songs from their highly anticipated new album ‘Satellites’ featuring the new hit song “Both Ways”.
Glen Powersays, “.. we’re The Script, and now we have something to prove: that there is life and light after the darkness.” Vowing to pay tribute to their friend (Mark Sheehan) by continuing the band they had built together, vocalist Danny O’Donoghuereturned to the studio and experimented in a number of ways. What emerged is ‘Satellites’, an utterly uplifting collection of songs that forges a new future for The Scriptwhile remembering that although Mark may no longer be here, he remains a vital part of everything that they do.
Danny explains, “The album cover is silhouettes of me, Glen and Ben Sargeant, our bassist.. Then we have a hooded silhouette, because the air of Mark is still there. He always will be, but it’s also giving a tip of the hat to the future. It’ll never be the same Script. We’re just trying to get on and do what it is that we all feel is the next right thing to do and that’s to keep making more great music.”
Burger Kingâ Philippines just launched the Best Bubs Burgers that promises to delight both Marvel enthusiasts and burger lovers alike! To celebrate Burger Kingâ Philippines’ first-ever Marvel-themed burgers, and mark the release of Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated feature film, “Deadpool & Wolverine”, Burger King stores across the country will serve up limited-edition burgers inspired by the iconic Best Bubs. Maximum effort!
Have it Your Way with Best Bubs Burgers
The “Chimi-Merc Burger”, a tribute to the irreverent and beloved Deadpool, features striking red buns with black sesame seeds with Burger King’s signature flame-grilled beef patty in a special chimichanga sauce, complimented with slices of jalapenos, that will give off that tex-mex feel.Meanwhile, The “Bacon-Claw Burger”, inspired by the fierce and formidable Wolverine, is a cheesy, bacon-filled delight with a juicy flame-grilled burger sandwiched between vibrant yellow buns with black sesame seeds. This tasty delight is available at select Burger King locations, including all Luzon stores, BK SM Iloilo, BK Iloilo Diversion Road, BK SM Bacolod, BK JP Laurel Davao, and BK Buhangin Davao.
The Best Bubs Burgers start at P159 solo.
Best Bubs at Burger King Timog
Highlighted as the centerpiece of Burger King’s epic celebration, Burger Kingâ Timog Avenue, Quezon City, has taken on a bold new look inspired by the ultimate team-up throwdown. The location had been playfully “vandalized”, showcasing a creative chaos that extends from the themed graffiti adorning every corner – even the unexpected drive-thru area – to a meticulously crafted experience for customers to enjoy until August 1, 2024.
“Burger King proudly pioneers in delivering extraordinary customer experiences. Our Marvel-inspired activation is testament to this commitment, inviting Marvel fans and our customers to celebrate their love for beloved Marvel Super Hero characters, as we extend the story beyond the screen and bring it closer to home for fans in the Philippines. We like to think that it brings together the thrill of Marvel adventures with the joy of enjoying a Burger King meal,” says John Velasco, Burger King Philippines Country Manager.
Don’t miss your chance to come together with your best bubs to savor Burger Kingâ Best Bubs Burgers! Try it in a BK store near you until August 31 to dive into the delicious chaos the best bubs way!
Can’t make it out? Order your Limited-Edition Best Bubs Burgers now via the BK App available on the Google Play Store (https://bit.ly/3UXSNQM) or the App Store (https://apple.co/3Hzg5Z2). Also available via Grabfood and Foodpanda!
Blake Lively shares how she discovered the novel: “I saw a window display of her books—Colleen Hoover, Colleen Hoover, Colleen Hoover,” recalls Blake Lively. From that moment, Lively knew she was part of something special with “It Ends With Us,” the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s #1 New York Times bestseller. “Her name was everywhere. She speaks to an audience—her voice resonates with people. The stories she tells and how she tells them reach out and grab so many people.”
Blake Lively on Her Role
Blake Lively plays the main role of Lily Bloom, a young woman who’s determined to break free from her past, but finds herself falling into the same patterns she grew up with as she falls in love. Lively is also a producer for “It Ends With Us,” captivated by its story. “I just fell in love with Lily,” Lively says. “I wanted to tell her story because her emotional roadmap was so clear to me, yet there are so many ways she could be portrayed. I knew if I took her on, I would make sure she wasn’t a delicate flower, but a woman with both feet firmly on the ground. Someone in her skin. I thought it was important to see someone you think is settled in themselves get lost. It makes you realize you never really know what people are going through.”
Lively’s Unique Interpretation of Lily
Author Colleen Hoover believes Lively embodies Lily Bloom perfectly. Confident in Lively’s portrayal, Hoover shares, “Blake has many of the same qualities I admire in both Lily and my mother. To have her playing Lily demonstrates that each situation is unique. There’s no mold to fit.”
Lively’s interpretation of Lily is both powerful and relatable. “Lily is not a wilting lily,” she says. “She has both feet on the ground and her head screwed on tight—she has real spice and agency. But you can be a woman with confidence and agency and know better, and still not see all of the red flags that you should. When she meets Ryle, she sweeps him off his feet as much as he sweeps her off hers. It was important to create that level playing field, so that when the relationship goes off-kilter, it’s more confusing for her, because she believes in the equality of their partnership and their strength, as individuals and together.”
The Rewarding Experience of Portraying Lily
There was something rewarding in portraying a character that’s going through a healing journey, Lively shares as she explains why she took on the role. “Lily’s at a turning point in her life,” Lively says. “She’s just moved to Boston from her hometown in New England. She’s finally actualizing her dream of opening a flower shop. A major life event happens for her at the start of the movie, which brings up her past in significant ways. While coping with that, she meets someone she falls for almost instantly. She meets two ‘someones’ actually: a man and a new best female friend. Her shop is as wonderful as she imagined it to be, and her whole life is falling into place. Despite having a painful past, her future looks bright. And then, event after event, her life is upended in both beautiful and tragic ways. Her past enters her present in more ways than one, and she has to confront the entirety of her life’s most wonderful and awful experiences, all within the course of this film. It was mammoth to take on but deeply rewarding to tell a story so rich in the full spectrum of emotion.”
Experience the Emotional Journey
Watch the emotional journey of Lily Bloom as “It Ends With Us” arrives in Philippine cinemas on August 7.
“It Ends With Us,” the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.
In cinemas August 7, “It Ends With Us” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ItEndsWithUsMovie @columbiapicph.
Get ready for an exciting movie-filled Wednesday! Whether you’re in the mood for the electric energy of a world-renowned pop band, a nail-biting thriller, or a deep exploration into dramatic tales, the latest selection has you covered. From the high-energy spectacle of the ‘Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas‘, that brings the global pop phenomenon of BLACKPINK’s tour to the big screen, to the gripping suspense of ‘Trap‘, where a seemingly fun concert spirals into a sinister plot. Animation enthusiasts can dive into ‘Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi‘, a thrilling story of ambition and competition, while horror fans will be on the edge of their seats with ‘Consumed‘, a tale of survival against dark forces in the wilderness. Rounding out the selection is ‘How To Slay A Nepo Baby‘, a thriller set against a backdrop of luxury and peril, and ‘Mother Teresa & Me‘, a profound drama exploring the life lessons of one of history’s most revered figures. Don’t miss out on some fan favorites still playing in theaters – catch them before they’re gone! Grab your movie squad, score that extra-buttered popcorn, and enjoy the latest hits.
Now, let’s take a sneak peek at what’s premiering this week:
2024 • PG • 1 hr 31 mins DOCUMENTARY, MUSIC BUY TICKETS
Celebrate BLACKPINK’s 8th anniversary with their BORN PINK tour, now on the big screen! This documentary showcases the electrifying performances that captivated 1.8 million fans worldwide. With record-breaking attendance and jaw-dropping stage presence, BLACKPINK brings their global concert tour experience to cinemas, allowing fans to relive the magic or witness it for the first time. Don’t miss this chance to see Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa as they dominate the stage and your heart.
2024 • PG • 1 hr 29 mins ACTION, ANIMATION, DRAMA GET SHOWTIMES
Enter the high-stakes world of the BLUE LOCK Project with Nagi Seishiro and a cast of the finest strikers from across the country. This animated feature takes you on a journey of ambition, skill, and intense competition as Nagi aims to become the best alongside his friend Mikage Reo. The movie’s stunning animation and dynamic action sequences promise to captivate fans of sports dramas and anime alike. Get ready to cheer for your favorite characters as they chase their dreams on the big screen.
Jay and Beth’s celebratory camping trip takes a horrifying turn in Consumed. As they navigate the woods, they find themselves trapped between a deranged madman and a terrifying, skin-stealing monster. This horror film blends psychological tension with outright terror, making for an unsettling and thrilling cinematic experience. Can they escape the horrors that await them, or will they become the next victims?
Follow a group of affluent friends as they head to Sagada for a weekend getaway. What starts as a lavish celebration soon descends into chaos and danger. How To Slay A Nepo Baby explores themes of entitlement and survival against the backdrop of a thrilling storyline. With a cast of characters ranging from the influential ‘Queen Bee’ to the humble nanny, this film offers a compelling look at social dynamics and the perils of privilege. Expect twists, turns, and a suspenseful narrative that will keep you guessing until the very end.
2024 • PG • 1 hr 58 mins DRAMA, HISTORY GET SHOWTIMES
Explore the life of one of the most revered figures in modern history through the eyes of Kavita, a young woman seeking solace in Calcutta. “Mother Teresa & Me” juxtaposes Kavita’s personal struggles with the profound journey of Mother Teresa, exploring themes of faith, perseverance, and compassionate love. This historical drama not only illuminates the saint’s life but also offers a touching narrative about finding hope and purpose amidst adversity. It’s a heartfelt and inspiring story that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
What starts as an innocent outing quickly turns into a nightmare for a father and his teenage daughter attending a pop concert. Trap plunges you into a sinister event where survival instincts are tested. The intense atmosphere and unexpected twists will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate this dark and gripping thriller. Will they escape the danger that lurks, or will they fall victim to the trap set before them?
FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING
Meanwhile, don’t forget to catch up on some of the movies that are still captivating audiences in theaters. Here’s a list of fan favorites that are still showing in cinemas:
The merc with a mouth is back, and this time, he’s not alone! Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool, finds the monotony of civilian life disrupted when a new threat emerges. Teaming up with a gruff Wolverine, the duo is set for a series of misadventures filled with snark, action, and unexpected camaraderie. Expect a blend of relentless humor, thrilling fight sequences, and the kind of chemistry only Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman can deliver.
Imagine the most extreme weather events colliding in one epic showdown. “Twisters” brings together former storm chaser Kate Carter and thrill-seeking influencer Tyler Owens as they navigate through the deadliest storm season recorded. With lives and legacies at stake, the race against nature’s clock is nothing short of breathtaking. Will they outmaneuver the cataclysmic weather, or will the storms rewrite their fates?
2024 • PG • 1 hr 36 mins ADVENTURE, ANIMATION, COMEDY, DRAMA, FAMILY GET SHOWTIMES
With such a vibrant mix of genres and stories, there’s every reason to head to the cinema this week. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling mystery, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a romantic escape, these new releases offer captivating experiences for all tastes. So don’t miss out—grab your popcorn, pick your plot, round up your crew, and head to your nearest cinema to catch these must-watch films in action.
The highly anticipated Marvel blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, finally hit theaters nationwide. In honor of the film’s release, Eastwood City is thrilled to invite fans and foodies to explore its lineup of restaurants to try out some of the titular duo’s favorite snacks.
Join the duo’s multiversal adventure with your very own food trip across these restaurants:
If there’s one food that is intrinsically linked with the Deadpool character, it would be none other than the Mexican classic chimichanga, and Agave Mexican Cantina happens to serve one of the best chimichangas out there. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the deep fried burrito is filled with your choice of meat and red ranchero sauce, then drizzled with sour cream and served with garlic sauce or salsa. G/F Fuente Circle, +63 968 766 4764.
Commemorating the Wolverine’s time in Japan, fans can enjoy a feast of Japanese favorites at Watami. Additionally, Logan is popularly depicted in the comics enjoying a variety of grilled meats, and fans can enjoy just that, from chicken thighs, chicken liver, bacon and quail egg, salmon teriyaki, and other assorted skewers. Perfectly complementing the smoky grilled options is a variety of fresh sushi options, ramen, and rice bowls. 3/F Eastwood Mall, +63 915 005 9673.
In his pursuit to join the X-Men in the comics, the “Merc with a Mouth” was popularly depicted cooking up hundreds of pancakes, and what better place to enjoy the classic American breakfast than at Denny’s? The pancakes are a beloved staple of the menu, renowned for their fluffy texture and comforting flavor, best served with crispy bacon, delicious hash browns, and a variety of breakfast classics. G/F Eastwood Mall, +63 956 513 7612.
One thing’s for sure, “the best there is at what he does” enjoys a good drink. Thankfully for Wolverine fans, TGIFriday’s is here to serve up a comprehensive selection of drinks along with the most refreshing cocktails to go with the heartiest comfort grub. All the best bottles of whiskey are available, and diners can let loose with a bottomless mojito while chowing down the signature burger, baby back ribs, and other comfort favorites. G/F Eastwood Citywalk, +63 917 524 5058.
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If you’re a fan of the Deadpool character and Ryan Reynolds’ brand of comedy, then this movie is really right up your alley. Because director Shawn Levy and his pool of writers – there are five of them, including Reynolds himself – makes sure there’s a lot of vulgar jokes, sexual innuendos, blood, gore, unnecessary violence, and, of course, the breaking of the fourth wall, meta commentary that the franchise of ‘Deadpool’ has become synonymous with. With the character finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Reynolds, Levy, and the rest of the crew could not wait to take shots at their new studio and openly discuss the gravity of it all.
It’s so in-your-face that it feels like the movie’s plot was just hurriedly made up so that they can set up these gags and moments for the meta jokes to come in. I’m really not the audience for this. It feels more like a comedy sketch show than a movie and I don’t have the sense of humor to enjoy a fully choreographed fight scene where Deadpool fights an army of people and making moves that are all sexually coded while dancing to NSYNC’s ‘Bye Bye Bye.’ Yes, we get it, he has a depraved sense of humor. We saw this in the first two movies, what else is there to show?
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ overextends its opening in an exposition-heavy act one, which they try to keep energetic by throwing in as much jokes as they can, to set up a quest for Deadpool to visit alternate timelines to find a Logan, a Wolverine, to save his timeline from fading into nothing. A man from the Time Variant Authority (introduced in the Disney+ show ‘Loki’) called Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) offers him a chance to enter the “sacred timeline” where the Avengers can be found but he would have to let his universe die. In a bid to save the friends he has made in the past two movies, Deadpool takes a machine that allows him to travel dimensions to look for a Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), who is a being so important it can hold a universe together. Deadpool’s universe is dying because Logan died during the film of the same name, ‘Logan.’ Without him, that universe is set to become nothing.
In the search for a Wolverine, the film manages to showcase Jackman in multiple versions of the character from different eras of the comics. It’s a fan service moment that actually works – because knowing what we know about the MCU – this may be Jackman’s last time to play that character and it’s nice to see him in all the versions; even though Reynolds keeps teasing that the MCU will have him play the character “until he’s 90.”
When Deadpool finally finds a Logan who he can bring him back with him, he is told that the Wolverine that he brought was “the worst one in all the multiverses.” Mr. Paradox then sends both Deadpool and Wolverine into the Void, a place where all variants find themselves before they are reduced into nothing. Deadpool and Logan then face it off in a long battle that plays for the brutality and the gore that one can conjure up between two characters who regenerate instantaneously. After a while, the pointlessness of the match up becomes very apparent. It’s then the film shows the two protagonists that there is a way-out of The Void.
Here is when the film gets interesting. Because The Void is the place where all the unnecessary variants and storylines have come to be erased and the film subverts its own narrative by being a love letter to all the superhero movies that 20th Century Fox made before the Disney acquisition. Act two of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ finds space for certain characters (and the actors who played them) a chance for one last moment before they completely bow out.
This is what highlights what I didn’t like about the film. Because everything that the subverted narrative does is wonderful. The characters that are brought back – and even some that never made it to production – have a chance to remind us of the potential and the promise that each of these characters had when they first showed up in our screens. It’s an emotional hit that is even amplified by the way by which Jackman navigates his character, playing off a version of the character he immortalized, that is lacking in a narrative that he got to play out in different films. When the camera is on Jackman and the storyline, the film feels important, like it has something to say.
But every time it goes to Deadpool, the film has to stop to give him more time to be what he has been for the past two movies. If it’s your humor, great, but it brings nothing to the table and it is just more of the same.
Luckily, Jackman, Macfadyen, and Emma Corrin as Casandra Nova, give the film the gravitas that it needed to sell the emotional point that makes all the jokes worth telling. There are actually more out there but I don’t want to spoil it.
The issue of irreverence is that the film is only irreverent in the way that it makes fun of itself and comic book movies. But it’s never really irreverent in the ways that matter. Deadpool is still a hero – no matter how many times he tries to say that he’s not – and no number of dirty jokes, sexual innuendos, and gratuitous violence will give the Deadpool franchise any real danger or unpredictability. It can only be as irreverent as Deadpool knowing that Ryan Reynolds is playing him. But to really break from formulaic narrative structures, acceptable moral codes, and capitalist inclinations for nostalgia and sentimentality, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ doesn’t offer much in that department. In fact, the whole franchise never really did.
“It was crazy – we basically prepped a stadium tour,” shares Saleka Shyamalan about her experience working on the songs and scenes for “Trap,” the latest thriller directed, written, and produced by her father, M. Night Shyamalan.
A Thrilling Plot
“Trap” tells the gripping story of a father and daughter, played by Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue, who attend a pop concert only to discover they are part of a dark and sinister plan. The concert is actually a trap set to capture a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher.
Intricate Production Design
Saleka delves into the elaborate process: “There was no detail left out. There were the songs, full choreography, full costumes, full screens, all the transitions, multiple different sets. A lot of time was spent putting that together. It wasn’t the normal production design for a movie.”
Crafting the Concert Experience
“It was, ‘All right, let’s make a tour. What is this character’s tour like? What’s the opening song? Where does it go from there? What are the points where the audience is surprised, having fun – the ups and downs? What is the order of the songs to create an arc for the show within the movie?’” Saleka explains. She emphasizes the dual role of the songs in the film: they needed to advance the story while also serving as a musical score, since a significant portion of the film lacks traditional scoring. “The songs have to function in both ways. It was fun – super challenging, but fun.”
Visual and Choreographic Magic
Creating the sold-out concert for Lady Raven, played by Saleka, involved advanced visual effects. Visual effects supervisor Will Towle utilized light detection and ranging scans to craft a 3D model of the venue. Performers were filmed against a green screen, and 2D sprites of concertgoers were created. These techniques multiplied 300 concertgoers to fill the 15,000-seat arena where the film’s pivotal scenes occur.
Choreographer Cora Kozaris brought the dance sequences to life. “The concert scenes are playing to an arena that holds 15,000 people, so all the movement has to be extremely exaggerated. Larger than life. The dancers are coming with huge pulses of energy,” Kozaris describes. The choreography also reflected the intimate details of the characters’ off-stage struggles, intertwining with Lady Raven’s songs to enhance the narrative tension.
M. Night Shyamalan reveals that the film’s concept was inspired by conversations with his daughter, Saleka, about music and movies. This collaboration brought a unique depth to the film’s musical elements.
“Trap,” distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, opens in cinemas on July 31. Don’t miss this thrilling cinematic experience! #TrapMovie
From the opulent courts of France to the turbulent reign of England’s beloved princess, these captivating series offer a glimpse into the lives of history’s most fascinating women. Lionsgate Play brings together a collection of royal dramas that blend historical accuracy with compelling storytelling.
What is it about royal women that draws us in? Is it their commanding presence, their opulent lifestyles, or the mysterious allure that surrounds them? The stories of queens and princesses, whether draped in power or woven through with scandal, never fail to captivate.
Few subjects captivate audiences as consistently as the lives of royal women in cinematic storytelling. From the struggles and triumphs of queens to the intricate dramas within royal courts, these narratives have been brought to life on screens big and small.
If you’re fascinated by the resilience of queens who reshaped their realms or by the nuanced portrayals of princesses who navigated the complexities of royal life, then Lionsgate Play is your ultimate streaming destination. Here, you’ll find a rich selection of films and series that bring the grandeur and the intrigue of royalty to your screen.
Catherine de’ Medici – The Serpent Queen
Starring Bafta and Golden Globe winner Samantha Morton, The Serpent Queen chronicles the life of Catherine de’ Medici, an orphaned Italian teenager who marries into the 16th-century French court. Navigating the treacherous world of royal politics, she masters the art of monarchy, ultimately ruling France for fifty years, becoming one of history’s most formidable queens. The newly premiered second season the royal drama promises an even deeper dive into Catherine’s complex and controversial reign, adding more stars (like Minnie Driver, who plays Elizabeth I) to the already stellar cast.
Dame Elizabeth Grey – The White Queen
Set during England’s Wars of the Roses, The White Queen is based on Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel. This miniseries tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville (Rebecca Ferguson), a commoner who marries King Edward IV and becomes queen. In this role, she must protect her family and secure her children’s place as heirs to the throne.
Elizabeth of York – The White Princess
The White Princess continues the York and Lancaster saga, focusing on Elizabeth of York (Jodie Comer), who becomes queen by marrying Henry VII. Amidst her mother’s family’s plots and her husband’s shaky claim to the throne, Elizabeth contends with political alliances and personal loyalties to protect her legacy.
Catherine of Aragon – The Spanish Princess
Another installment in the Philippa Gregory series, The Spanish Princess follows Catherine of Aragon (Charlotte Hope), the first wife of King Henry VIII. As a young princess from Spain, Catherine faces challenges in adapting to her new role as queen and navigating political tensions between England and Spain, all while trying to secure a male heir.
Elizabeth I – Becoming Elizabeth
This miniseries, starring Alicia von Rittberg and Romola Garai, chronicles the early years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. It begins with her as an orphaned teenager navigating the perilous politics of the English court, forging alliances, and overcoming betrayals to secure her place as queen and establish her legacy.
Princess Diana – Spencer
Fast-forward to more recent history, and Spencer delves into Princess Diana’s life and marriage to Prince Charles during the Christmas holidays of 1991. Starring Kristen Stewart, the film explores Diana’s emotional turmoil as her marriage unravels, offering a raw and intimate look at one of modern history’s most beloved royals.
Subscribe to Lionsgate Play via PLDT Home and Smart to immerse yourself in the drama, passion, and power struggles of royalty—all from the comfort of your living room. Don’t miss out on these spellbinding stories of royal women who not only ruled but also redefined their destinies.
