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  • Rediscover The Fun of Family Entertainment at DreamPlay, City of Dreams Manila

    As Metro Manila eases its quarantine restrictions, DreamPlay, the world’s first DreamWorks-inspired family entertainment center at City of Dreams Manila, reopens its doors at a limited capacity to welcome back families in a fun and safe environment. One of the safest play spaces for children with a fully vaccinated staff at a Safety Seal-certified venue, the interactive play and creativity center once again shares the incredible stories of DreamWorks through an engaging, immersive, and technologically rich experience for families and children.

    Currently open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., DreamPlay can entertain about 100 guests, both children and adults, or at 20% total capacity of the venue at a given time. Following IATF guidelines, children must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adults, who are required to present proof of full vaccination. To maintain a safe environment, signing of health declaration forms before entry and wearing of face masks at all times are being implemented. Tickets with access to all the play space’s attractions are available at P1,500, while non-participating tickets can be purchased for P250. Entry will be on a first come, first serve basis.

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    Advocating the concept of “learning through play,” DreamPlay allows kids to explore the world of DreamWorks animation, and provides them with creatively interactive and hands-on experience of its stories that are brought to life through the latest digital technologies and its various attractions spread across its 5,000 square-meter space. Providing a one-of-a-kind educational entertainment, families can explore DreamPlay’s 11 attractions that provide exciting activities that range from challenge courses, storytelling, cooking, and more.

    Guests can also interact with beloved characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Alex the Lion, Kung Fu Panda, King Julien, Puss in Boots, Poppy and Branch from DreamWorks Animation’s world-famous franchises Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon, and Trolls.

    3. Thread of Enlightenment

    Appealing to both kids and kids-at-heart, Chez Gingy, the dining cafe inside DreamPlay offers classic American, Italian, Asian dishes, and other family favorites such as pizza, pasta, noodles, and well-loved ice creams and desserts.

    To complete the playfully educational adventure, families can visit the DreamPlay Shop, the one-stop shop for all DreamWorks toys, goodies, and accessories.

    DreamPlay is located at The Shops at the Boulevard, upper ground floor of City of Dreams Manila. For inquiries and reservations, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.  

  • Red Ribbon’s Bread Rolls to Satisfy Your Savory & Sweet Cravings

    Do you prefer your bread’s filling to be sweet or savory? Red Ribbon, the brand known for its delectable cakes brings you the best of both worlds with its latest lineup of Bread Rolls! If you’re seeking for delicious and affordable bread rolls to sink your teeth into the next time you’re on a snack break, then they’ve got you covered with six options to choose from.

    Red Ribbon Bread Rolls

    Red Ribbon’s Savory Bread Rolls include the Asado Bread Rolls filled with tender braised pork swimming in a sweet and savory sauce; the Chicken Floss crowned with a heap of chicken meat floss and flavorful meat spread; and the Spicy Chicken Floss with a bit of a kick that suits the lovers of spice out there.

    The sweet-toothed folks out there are also in for a treat with the Sweet Bread Rolls, including the Raisin Bread Rolls which offer soft and sweet pieces of raisins in every bite; the Chocolate Bread Rolls with their signature chocolate chunks; and the yummy Yema Bread Rolls filled with a rich yema caramel filling.

    The Asado and Yema Bread Rolls are available in Luzon only, with the rest of the bread rolls available nationwide. The Savory Bread Rolls are priced at P65 per pack, the Chocolate and Raisin Bread Rolls are P25 a pack, and the Yema Bread Rolls are available for P55 per pack. Each pack contains four pieces of bread rolls.

    For more information, visit the Red Ribbon Facebook and Instagram pages.

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    Homestream image from Red Ribbon on Instagram.

  • Randy’s Donuts of Los Angeles is Heading to the Philippines Soon!

    Randy’s giant rooftop donut in Los Angeles attracts droves of people and beckons them to have a bite of this delicious concoction, so much so that it has become one of the USA’s iconic locations. 

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    Now, the world-famous donut brand is opening in the Philippines this April at the Uptown Parade BGC, beside Denny’s.  This early, there is so much buzz going around from food lovers who can’t wait to have a taste of Randy’s. 

    Expect the widely-touted fluffier, airier and larger donuts that stay fresh longer in over 40 flavors when it launches here.  From its signature Classic Glazed Raised to deluxe, fancy, and premium varieties such as S’mores, Fruit Loops Raised, Apple Fritter, Butter Crumb, Jelly Raspberry, Cake Sprinkles, and Maple Raised with Churros, Randy’s will make your taste buds dance happily!  

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    Randy’s Donuts can be spotted in movies such as The  Avengers where Tony Stark was seen inside a Randy’s  donut hole. Its exterior has been used in Arrested Development, Masked Rider, Entourage, The Golden Child, Get Shorty, Problem Child 2, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, The Kissing Booth and Runaways among other movies. How cool is that! 

    Founded 70 years ago, Randy’s has grown exponentially over the years.  It has locations in Inglewood, El Segundo, Downey, Saudi Arabia.

    Randy’s is the latest brand under The Bistro Group, one of the country’s biggest restaurant chains.

  • 10 Shows and Films Coming to Netflix This March 2022

    Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a kilig drama with characters to fall in love with, a thrilling title that keeps us at the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.

    If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of March!

    My Roommate is a Gumiho (Series)

    March 1 | Watch it here

    A nine-tailed fox is soon to become human after collecting his fox beads for 999 years. But when a university student accidentally snatches it away, the two must live together to figure out a solution to their dilemma.

    Pieces of Her (Series)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    A woman investigates the dark past of her mother when a violent attack in their small town begins to unravel hidden threats and deadly secrets.

    Kotaro Lives Alone

    March 10 | Watch it here

    Four-year-old Kotaro lives by himself in Shimizu apartments. Acting like a grown-up and a child at the same time, the young boy begins to affect the lives of people around him.

    The Adam Project

    March 11 | Watch it here

    The Adam Project stars Ryan Reynolds as the time-traveling pilot Adam Reed, who must team up with his 12-year-old self to save the future.

    Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation (Film)

    March 15 | Watch it here

    This new film from the singer Eve features a mysterious tale presented through a blend of live-action, 3DCG, and 2D animation.

    Rescued by Ruby (Film)

    March 17 | Watch it here

    Based on a true story, Grant Gustin plays the State trooper Dan who pairs up with the shelter dog Ruby to join the K-9 Search & Rescue team.

    Windfall (Film)

    March 18 | Watch it here

    This Hitchcockian thriller follows a thief who robs a tech billionaire’s empty vacation house, but is caught by surprise when the rich man and his wife show up for a last-minute getaway.

    Love Like The Falling Petals (Film)

    March 24 | Watch it here

    An apprentice photographer falls in love with a woman who has an incurable disease, causing her to age rapidly, dozens of times faster than the average person.

    Bridgerton, Season 2 (Series)

    March 25 | Watch it here

    Bridgerton returns for a second season, this time focusing on Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find love, while the debut of the Sharma sisters begins to stir the high society.

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    Thermae Romae Novae (Series)

    March 28 | Watch it here

    Mari Yamazaki’s award-winning manga continues its story in this new anime series, where the Roman architect Lucius travels through time and finds himself in modern Japan and the Edo period, inspiring him to build a bathhouse in ancient Rome.

    Want weekly updates on your favorite streaming services? Check out our weekly list of online releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming platforms in the Philippines.

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  • ‘The Batman’ Cast Members Walk the Red Carpet at Special Screening in London

    The stars of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new superhero epic adventure The Batman have taken to the red carpet as part of the celebrations at the film’s London special screening on February 25.

    Robert Pattinson who plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne / The Batman led the cast on the red carpet.  Joining him were Zoë Kravitz (who plays Selina Kyle), Paul Dano (The Riddler); Jeffrey Wright (Lt. James Gordon) and Andy Serkis (Alfred Pennyworth).

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    Check out the photos below taken from the red carpet and watch “The Batman” exclusively in Philippine cinemas March 2.

    About “The Batman”

    From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne.

    Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City.  With only a few trusted allies—Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright)—amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens.

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    When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler (Paul Dano).  As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.

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    Starring alongside Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”) as Gotham’s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz (“Big Little Lies,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”); Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”); Jeffrey Wright (“No Time to Die,” “Westworld”); John Turturro (the “Transformers” films, “The Plot Against America”); Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Interrogation”) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”); and Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”).

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    Reeves (“The Planet of the Apes” franchise) directed from a screenplay by Reeves & Peter Craig, based on characters from DC.  Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.  

    Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a 6th & Idaho/Dylan Clark Productions Production, a Matt Reeves Film, “The Batman.”  The film is set to open in Philippine theaters on March 2; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #TheBatman

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 28 to March 6, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from February 28 to March 6, 2022!

    Netflix

    Love is Color Blind (Film)

    March 1 | Watch it here

    This film stars Belle Mariano as the free-spirited Cara who is trying to heal the heart of her best friend Ino, played by Donny Pangilinan, who lost the colors of his vision after a tragic accident.

    My Roommate is a Gumiho, Season 1 (Series)

    March 1 | Watch it here

    A nine-tailed fox living for 999 years under the guise of a young professor is set to become a complete human soon, but an accident puts the bead necessary for his transformation inside a university student. He then proposes that they live together while figuring out how to retrieve the bead.

    Making Fun (Series)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta and his pals build silly and pointless inventions suggested by a bunch of kids.

    Pieces of Her (Series)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    A woman investigates the dark past of her mother when a violent attack in their small town begins to unravel hidden threats and deadly secrets.

    HBO GO

    Kamikaze (Series)

    March 3 | Watch it here

    Fierce 18-year-old Julie goes on a journey of rediscovery after a tragic plane crash took the lives of her parents and brother.

    Jolt (Film)

    March 5 | Watch it here

    A woman who uses a special electrode device to zap herself whenever she has the urge to kill, embarks on a quest for revenge when the man that she loves is murdered.

    Upstream

    Last Night in Soho (Film)

    March 3 | Watch it here

    An aspiring fashion designer gets to travel back to the 60s through her dreams where she sees the life of a young woman singing in a club. Soon, her visions turn into something more sinister.

    Halloween Kills (Film)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    Laurie Strode and her family will have to face the unstoppable killer Michael Myers once more, this time with the help of the Haddonfield community.

    F9: The Fast Saga (Film)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    Dom must come out of the peaceful life with his family to reunite with the crew and stop a dangerous assassin, who turns out to be Dom’s forsaken brother.

    Blue Bayou (Film)

    March 4 | Watch it here

    A Korean-American man must fight for his family’s future when he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 28 to March 6, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from February 28 to March 6, 2022.

    February 28, Monday

    It Takes A Man and A Woman
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    The relationship between Miggy and Laida didn’t last, and neither did Miggy’s business success. When Laida returns to help with a presentation to MET, old feelings come to the surface.

    Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    A successful stockbroker who suffers from insomnia hires a woman to keep him company during his long, sleepless nights.

    Venom
    (8:10pm, HBO)
    Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake’s experiments, Eddie’s body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.

    March 1, Tuesday

    Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    In the long history of military service there is always a soldier named Benjamin Santos. But Gen. Ben’s son Benjamin VII shuns being a soldier, instead opting to be a scientist, and his son Benjamin VIII is gay that Gen. Ben renounces them. Then the old man turns 75 and Benjamin VII, who has become an inventor, decides to reconcile and attends the birthday party with his family.

    March 2, Wednesday

    The Gifted
    (5:15pm, PBO)
    Childhood best friend with a genius IQ become bittersweet rivals when they both fall for Mark.

    Bridget Jones’ Diary
    (6:25pm, HBO)
    At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget decides it’s time to take control of her life — and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she’s writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject – from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between – she’s turning the page on a whole new life.

    Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Emmy is a successful businesswoman who tirelessly jumps from one venture to another while she plays the role of a generous provider to her friends and relatives who in need. While carefree Enteng, Emmy’s best friend, is a playboy who seems to take life very lightly. Despite, contrasting personalities, Enteng and Emmy take on life together while trying their best to conceal each of their feelings for one another. Will Emmy and Vince ever find the courage to admit that the love they have been searching for all their lives lies with one another?

    Batman Begins
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    A young Bruce Wayne travels to the Far East, where he’s trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard, a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League’s true purpose — the complete destruction of Gotham City — Wayne returns to Gotham intent on cleaning up the city without resorting to murder. With the help of Alfred, his loyal butler, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises, Batman is born.

    March 3, Thursday

    James&Pat&Dave
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    To support her brother in college, hardworking assistant hostel manager and online vegetable seller Pat Reyes trains her boss’s hardheaded and exiled grandson, James Raymundo as a hostel employee. In a game of cat and mouse, Pat tries to straighten James up while he tries to get out of doing the hard work. James finds an opportunity to make Pat recommend a raise for him when she needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend to get rid of her returning ex, Dave Verona. But as they discover the rejected souls behind their banters and bravado, they find themselves falling in love for real.

    The Lego Movie
    (5:25pm, HBO)
    Emmet, an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified as the Special — an extraordinary being and the key to saving the world. He finds himself drafted into a fellowship of strangers who are on a mission to stop an evil tyrant’s plans to conquer the world. Unfortunately for Emmet, he is hopelessly — and hilariously — unprepared for such a task, but he’ll give it his all nonetheless.

    The Dark Knight
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

    March 4, Friday

    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
    (5:25pm, HBO)
    Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.

    You Got Me
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Lt. Amor “Moe” Santander is a tough chick who’s used to going after crooks. But there’s also one thing she’s running away from ever since her mother died: falling in love. Lt. Kevin Robles is daunted by most things, but most especially coming clean with the girl he’s been loving from afar for a time now. Meanwhile, Caloy is a pirated DVD vendor whom Moe captures, along with his heart. Things get complicated when Caloy enlists Kevin’s help to win Moe, just when Moe and Kevin’s friendship gets deeper. Who does Moe really love?

    The Dark Knight Rises
    (7:20pm, Cinemax)
    It has been eight years since Batman, in collusion with Commissioner Gordon, vanished into the night. Assuming responsibility for the death of Harvey Dent, Batman sacrificed everything for what he and Gordon hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane force Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win.

    Ava
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    An assassin becomes marked for death by her own black ops organization after questioning orders and breaking protocol.

    March 5, Saturday

    A Second Chance
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    In the continuation of Popoy and Basha’s love story from “One More Chance,” we find the couple walking down the aisle and vowing to love each other “forever and ever.” “A Second Chance” explores realities and intricacies and Popoy and Basha’s married life. We find Popoy as a failed achiever, struggling to keep his business and self-esteem intact, while Basha has given up so much in her life to keep their marriage together. Witness how Popoy and Basha will fight, hope, and live for “A Second Chance.” 

    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
    (6:05pm, HBO)
    Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.

    March 6, Sunday

    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    (4:55pm, HBO)
    Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

    Catch Me I’m In Love
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    NGO worker, Roan, with high ideals about romance, is assigned to accompany the spoiled son of the president as he goes on an immersion trip in an NGO sponsored community. Coming from different worlds, the two find much to fight about. But an attraction soon grows between them.

    Charlie’s Angels
    (8pm, Cinemax)
    A trio of elite private investigators armed with the latest in high-tech tools, high-performance vehicles, martial arts techniques and an array of disguises unleash their state-of-the-art skills on land, sea and air to track down a kidnapped billionaire-to-be and keep his top-secret voice-identification software out of lethal hands. They’re beautiful, they’re brilliant, and they work for Charlie. In “Charlie’s Angels,” a sexy, high-octane update of the original ’70s action-comedy TV series.

  • WATCH: Jared Leto on the Lore of ‘Morbius’

    From forbidden Marvel character to new Marvel legend. Check out Jared Leto discussing the lore of Morbius in a newly-released featurette below.  Watch Columbia Pictures’ action-thriller Morbius, exclusively in Philippine cinemas March 30.

    One of Marvel’s most compelling and conflicted characters comes to the big screen as Oscar® winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble.  While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?

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    Morbius is directed by Daniel Espinosa, story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless, screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, based on the Marvel Comics.

    Produced by Matt Tolmach, Avi Arad and Lucas Foster. The executive producers are Louise Rosner and Emma Ludbrook.

    The film stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal with Tyrese Gibson.

    Morbius is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #Morbius

  • 10 Crime Dramas That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

    Guns. Murders. Power. When the stakes are high, the dangers rise, and for us watching these things unfold from the screen, we can’t help but somehow enjoy the thrilling ride. If you’re a fan of TV shows that mainly focus on the rise and fall of criminals, mobsters, and other wrongdoers, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some thrilling crime dramas that are worth checking out the next time you’re picking a title to binge-watch!

    On The Job

    Erik Matti’s On The Job film and its sequel, On The Job: The Missing Eight, has been turned into a series on HBO GO. The first part of the series tells the story of prisoners Mario and Daniel, who are secretly being freed by corrupt authorities to serve as untraceable guns-for-hire. The second part follows the corrupt reporter Sisoy as he searches for the truth behind the disappearance of his best friend and colleagues in the newspaper business.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    Peaky Blinders

    Here’s a period crime drama starring Cillian Murphy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Hardy. Set in Birmingham, England just several months after the first World War, Peaky Blinders is about the Peaky Blinders gang and their cunning boss Tommy Shelby. The story begins when the gang gets in conflict with Major Chester Campbell, a detective chief inspector sent by Winston Churchill to eradicate the likes of them.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Narcos

    Narcos gives viewers a closer look at the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, who gained billions through the production and distribution of cocaine in Colombia. The story is told from the point of view of American DEA agent Steve Murphy, and depicts how Escobar started by moving illegal goods into Colombia, got involved in the cocaine trade, and became a drug kingpin that would be etched in history.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Dexter

    Dexter Morgan is a blood pattern analyst from the Miami Metro Police Department who lives a double life as a serial killer. While being a murderer, Dexter follows a certain “code” in picking his victims. Being a part of the investigations at the homicide division, Dexter tracks down the murderers who have escaped the justice system and kills them to satisfy his own thirst for blood.

    Hannibal

    Here’s another serial killer on TV that’s worth checking out. Hannibal is based on the titular cannibal from Thomas Harris’ novels made even more popular by their film adaptations, particularly The Silence of the Lambs. The story begins with the FBI profiler Will Graham who is put under the supervision of the forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Unbeknownst to the people around him, Lecter is really a cannibalistic murderer who uses his influence on the FBI to cover his tracks.

    Mindhunter

    Set in the 70s, this crime thriller focuses on two FBI agents’ quest to discover more about the minds of serial killers. Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench team up with psychologist Wendy Carr to launch a research project where they interview the most notorious killers in prison in the hopes of solving ongoing cases. Some of the killers portrayed in the series are Edmund Kemper, Montie Rissell, and Jerry Brudos.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Extracurricular

    This Korean drama tells the story of Oh Ji-soo who is a model high school student. To financially support his studies, Ji-soo makes a mistake and finds himself strewn in the criminal underworld. Soon, things become more complicated when he is forced to let a classmate from a wealthy family join him, while another classmate in the same business gets caught by the authorities.

    Watch it on Netflix

    The Wire

    Created by former police officer David Simon, The Wire centers on the narcotics scene in Baltimore, as seen through the eyes of the law enforcers, the drug dealers, as well as the users. The series begins with the introduction of two major forces in the city, the Baltimore Police Department and a drug dealing organization run by the Barksdale family. Caught between them is Detective Jimmy McNulty, who investigates the puzzling acquittal of D’Angelo Barksdale who was charged with murder.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    The Sopranos

    The Sopranos ran from 1999 to 2007, and up to this day, it is regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time. It tells the story of Tony Soprano who runs a mob in New Jersey. After collapsing due to a panic attack, he attends therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The series then details the mobster’s struggles from handling his criminal organization, his family at home, and the enemies surrounding him and his mob.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    Breaking Bad

    Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher whose life is turned upside down when he discovers that he has lung cancer. Desperate to provide for his family even when he’s gone, Walter enters the methamphetamine drug trade with his former student Jesse. As they descend deeper into the criminal underworld, the dangers demand more and more ruthlessness from Walter.

    Watch it on Netflix

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  • Score 30% Off on Bistro Delivers Until February 28! 

    From February 23 to 28, The Bistro Group is offering a 30% OFF discount on all Bistro Delivers orders plus FREE delivery valid for both delivery and pick up transactions with no minimum requirements! So easy to avail.  Just use BISTRO30 code at checkout and you’re off to feasting on your favorite dishes.

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    This special promo is open to all Bistro Group and Bistronomia concepts. That means that the choices are extensive with dishes that satisfy different cravings.  There are burgers, ribs,  wings, pancakes and all-time breakfast fare, sushi, pizza, pasta, dimsum, Korean BBQ, steaks, lobsters, fish and seafood, flame-grilled chicken, paellas, callos and other soulful Spanish cuisines such as Las Flores, BCN by Las Flores, Tomatito and Rambla & innovative and creative dishes from Chef Josh Boutwood’s Savage and The Test Kitchen.

    Simply place orders via the Bistro Delivers app http://onelink.to/25zuvt and webstore www.bistrodelivers.com.ph. Follow @thebistrogroup.