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10 of the Best Shows & Movies Based on Video Games

Aside from superhero films and movie reboots, pop culture fans might also notice the current trend of turning more video games into films and shows. With upcoming titles such as Uncharted starring Tom Holland, the Super Mario film with Chris Pratt, and The Last of Us TV series, we can’t help but be excited to see how our favorite video games will expand into our screens. But if you’re a bit late on checking out such titles based on video games, this list could be your starting point!

Movies

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

Watch it on Netflix

Based on the popular Nintendo game franchise, this Hollywood film follows Tim who searches for his missing father with the help of a talking Pikachu voiced by Ryan Reynolds. As they try to uncover the truth, they get dragged into a conspiracy surrounding the powerful Mewtwo.

Sonic The Hedgehog Movie

Watch it on Netflix

Sonic The Hedgehog is another video game icon that got a big-screen treatment. The film centers on Sonic who got stuck in the human world and must defeat the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik who plans to use his power of speed for world domination.

Mortal Kombat

Watch it on HBO GO

Mortal Kombat just got a new film adaptation last year. It tells the story of MMA fighter Cole Young who finds himself being hunted by the vicious Sub-Zero. He then finds sanctuary in the temple of Lord Raiden where he must train with other great champions to take on the enemies of the Outworld.

Tomb Raider

The famous Tomb Raider franchise also received a recent film revamp in 2018. In this film, the fierce Lara Croft must embark on a journey to a mythical island and find the fabled tomb that his father was trying to uncover before he vanished.

Resident Evil

Watch it on Netflix

The Resident Evil video games have spawned a popular film franchise starring Milla Jovovich. The movies kicked off with a commando team trying to suppress the Umbrella Corporation’s zombie virus in an underground genetics laboratory.

Series

The Witcher

Watch it on Netflix

The series follows the intertwining stories of the monster hunter Geralt, Princess Ciri, and the sorceress Yennefer, whose fates are bound by destiny. As evil forces pursue Princess Ciri for her mystical powers, Geralt must step up and protect her.

Arcane

Watch it on Netflix

Based on the characters of the hit online game League of Legends, this animated series follows the sisters Vi and Jinx who find themselves on the opposing sides of a brewing war over conflicting ideologies and arcane technology.

Castlevania

Watch it on Netflix

Inspired by the popular video game franchise of the same name, this dark fantasy series follows the vampire hunter Trevor Belmont who must save a city from otherworldly beasts unleashed by Dracula himself.

Pokemon

Pokemon is a long-running anime series based on the iconic video game franchise. The show follows the adventures of Ash Ketchum who, alongside his Pikachu, embarks on a quest to become a Pokemon Master.

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness

Watch it on Netflix

This animated adaptation of the Resident Evil video games puts the spotlight on Claire and Leon as they team up to stop a possible zombie outbreak while they uncover a military conspiracy.

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February 8, 2022
A Sweet Escape Awaits at New World Makati Hotel for Valentine’s Day

New World Makati Hotel takes guests on a love-filled journey from February 11 to 14 with swoon-worthy experiences. From an overnight stay with red wine and a chocolate heart surprise, to romantic indulgences such as strawberry afternoon tea at The Lounge, delectable buffet dining at Café 1228, and premium Chinese cuisine at Jasmine, to gifts that truly speak to one’s heart courtesy of The Shop, there are countless ways to say “I love you” to that special someone.

Sweet Stays

Getaway with a romantic overnight stay in a Deluxe room that comes with breakfast for two as well as a heart-shaped chocolate shell that when opened using the wooden mallet reveals more sweet treats inside. Perfectly paired a bottle of red wine that are also included in the package. Upgrade to a Residence Club Deluxe room to add free-flowing cocktails and two food items at The Lounge aside from the above inclusions.

The Deluxe and Residence Club Deluxe room packages are at PHP7,500 and PHP9,000 nett, respectively.

Gifts from the Heart

The Shop’s decadently desirable treats are sure to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. The Heart-shaped Chocolate Surprise is a fun way to share to love! Simply crack open the shell using the wooden mallet to reveal the surprise of treats inside. This is available in whole and petite sizes at PHP1,300 and PHP300 nett, respectively. Plus, advanced orders get a discounted rate of PHP1,088 nett for the whole sized version.

For an upgraded touch, the Valentine’s Gift Boxes include the Heart Surprise with a wooden mallet, red or white wine and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine or Champagne. Each box starts at PHP3,500 nett.

In addition, kids and kids-at-heart will love the Red Velvet Cakesicles for PHP480 per box of 2, while the Valentine Chocolate Pralines in boxes of 10 or 20 are for PHP700 and PHP1,200 nett.

Orders for the “Gifts from the Heart” collection must be placed 48 hours in advance and will be available until February 15, 2022.

Romantic Indulgences

Afternoon Tea at The Lounge

Couples or even friends and family are in for a delightful afternoon at The Lounge with its daily delectable selections of sweet and savory treats paired with tea or coffee and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine.

This set consists of a combination of sweet and savory bites such as sweet items Strawberry cream cheese macaroons, Hazelnut strawberry eclairs, Strawberry Breton tarts, and Scones with jam and cream, to name a few, and savory items Smoked salmon with strawberry cream cheese in wheat bread, Mini quiche with salami and strawberry filling, and Chicken salad in rye bread.

From February 11 to 14, 2022, the above promotion includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine and is priced at PHP1,500 nett for two guests. Afternoon tea is available daily from 2PM to 6PM until March 21, 2022.

Decadent Buffet Dining at Café 1228

From February 11 dinner to February 14 lunch, guests can savor Café 1228’s decadent buffet selections such as roast ribeye, roast bone-in pork loin, lamb chops, fresh live oyster, crab, mussels, shrimp and more with free-flowing soda and iced tea at PHP 1,288 nett per person except on February 13 (lunch and dinner) and 14 (lunch) which is at PHP1,600 nett.

For Valentine’s Day (February 14) dinner, a glass of sparkling wine for the couple as well as a Heart-shaped chocolate Surprise with a chance to win special prizes for the ladies comes with the above inclusions and is priced at PHP 2,250 nett per person.

Premium Chinese Cuisine at Jasmine

There’s no better way to show love and appreciation than a delectable selection of Jasmine’s best-selling dishes. Jasmine highlights two set menus which include Crispy bean curd with spiced salt, Crispy pork belly, Minced chicken corn soup, Deep-fried fish fillet with salted egg yolk, Wok-fried beef tenderloin with Mandarin sauce, Wok-fried “Kong pao” chicken, cashew nuts, Stir-fried seasonal vegetables, ‘Yeung chow’ style fried rice, Chilled mango cream, sago, and Red velvet whoopie pie at PHP1,588 nett per person (minimum of 2 persons).

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888, e-mail reservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or book a room package directly via www.tinyurl.com/NWSweetEscapes . They can also visit the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/ or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

February 8, 2022
ABS-CBN & Youtube to Produce ‘How to Move On in 30 Days’ Series with Maris Racal & Carlo Aquino

For the first time in the Philippines, ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content provider, announced its partnership with YouTube to develop and produce a new original series that will stream exclusively on the video streaming platform. “How to Move On in 30 Days,” a romantic-comedy featuring the fresh team-up of Maris Racal and Carlo Aquino, will premiere on YouTube this 2022.

The co-production deal is the latest initiative of ABS-CBN to expand its digital content offerings and reach more audiences on YouTube with the goal of serving more Filipinos on various platforms.

ABS-CBN has been streaming its live and on-demand shows via Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube. It also offers “Made for YouTube” entertainment, lifestyle, and music shows, and ABS-CBN Superview, which offers free streaming of hit movies.

The digital shows are all viewed on ABS-CBN Entertainment, the most subscribed (38 million subscribers) and most viewed (45 billion views) YouTube channel in Southeast Asia.

In “How to Move On in 30 Days,” Maris is unceremoniously dumped by her ex-boyfriend and promises to move on from him within 30 days. She chronicles her journey on her own vlog and later hires Carlo as her fictitious boyfriend with the intention of fully healing from heartbreak. After 30 days of trying so hard to bury the past, will she have completely moved on, or will her efforts prove to be futile?

The series, directed by Benedict Mique and Dick Lindayag, also stars Albie Casiño, John Lapus, Jai Agpangan, Sachzna Laparan, Kyo Quijano, Sherry Lara, Poppert Bernadas, Hanie Harrar, Elyson De Dios, and James Bello.

Watch out for “How to Move On in 30 Days” soon on YouTube.

February 8, 2022
Megan Young & Mikael Daez Share the Joys of Me-time Moments

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has been a challenge for a lot of people. Keeping up with responsibilities can be stressful and draining so, it’s important to reward oneself with valuable “me-time” moments from time to time.

Megan Young and Mikael Daez

Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez can attest to this. Since the lockdown started, they’ve been creating content for their YouTube channel and podcast #BehindRelationshipGoals. Balancing work and their personal lives was not an easy task, but they make sure they find time to enjoy things they love.

“We look forward to any chance we get to enjoy the company of one another and [our dog] Soba, even if we only get a couple of hours or minutes of free time to do so. We’re even more appreciative of these moments.” Mikael said.

“Before, we really pushed ourselves to work until madaling araw. But we realized that we need to put a limit and that we have to find time to reward ourselves also,” Megan added.

Though they’re limited to staying at home, Mikael and Megan still find ways to reward themselves through simple yet satisfying activities.

Take a breather

Being able to take a few moments to appreciate free time after accomplishing so much can feel rewarding. Find a comfortable spot and try to sit back for a few minutes to help clear the mind before jumping into the next task. Performing a simple self-care routine afterwards can be invigorating.

Play video games

One of the things Megan and Mikael enjoy is their shared love for playing video games. Immersing oneself in a virtual world is easily rewarding after spending long hours of work.

TV and movie marathon

One of the best ways to chill after a busy day – a marathon of TV shows and movies while in pajamas and with a cozy cup of hot chocolate. Swiss Miss is one of the celebrity couple’s must-haves when they go on a binge-watching spree. “For the anime lovers out there, we’ve been watching Hunter x Hunter and Demon Slayer. And then, for video game lovers, we watched Witcher. From time to time, there’s the occasional K-Drama or Korean movie that’s nice to watch,” Mikael shared.

Swiss Miss Oatmeal Snack

Experiment in the kitchen

Rewarding oneself can be as simple as satisfying cravings, preparing a tasty treat or cooking a favorite dish. For Megan and Mikael, experimenting with Swiss Miss’ various flavors to create delicious snacks and drinks turned out to be a memorable experience. Megan’s favorite was adding Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut to oatmeal. “Swiss Miss really oomph’d up the flavor and the oatmeal experience,” she said.

Meanwhile, Mikael added cinnamon, cream, and rock salt to his Swiss Miss drink. “It did add a lot of nuance to the Swiss Miss experience and I was happily surprised,” he said. “We’re not cooks or chefs, so any wins in the kitchen is something we’ll take.”

Swiss Miss Mikael Daez Holiday Spice Drink

Check out the recipes they made with Swiss Miss here and enjoy a rewarding treat.

Spend time with loved ones

Celebrating wins and accomplishments is more rewarding when shared with the family and loved ones. There’s a blissful satisfaction in spending free time and catching up with family and friends whether in person or virtually.

The new year is an ideal time to grow in one’s personal and professional lives. Megan and Mikael – as individuals and as a couple – plan on taking their content creation to another level. “Definitely 2022 is another year for learning and taking it to a different scale,” Megan said. Mikael also added, “I mean we already started the content production arm of Bonez and Fofo so we might as well go with it 100% and try everything out.”

Of course, they won’t forget about taking a break rewarding themselves for their small and big wins.

Just like the celebrity couple, one can celebrate wins with a sweet reward like Swiss Miss. This chocolate drink comes in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Marshmallow and Hazelnut flavors.

Enjoy Swiss Miss by itself or with the delicious recipes from Swiss Miss Philippine’s Facebook page. Get Swiss Miss from the nearest supermarkets or by shopping online.

February 8, 2022
Paul Rudd’s Mr. Grooberson Gets the Call in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’

Marvel’s Ant-Man himself Paul Rudd now plays Mr. Grooberson, the endearing slacker summer school teacher in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Ghostbusters: Afterlife, in Philippine cinemas this February 16.

“He’s one of the great comedians of our time,” director Jason Reitman says. “I remember one of my first short films opening for Wet Hot American Summer at Sundance back in 2000 and seeing Paul Rudd in a whole new light, thinking I’d be lucky if I got to work with this guy one day.”

Rudd says he instantly fell in love with his character. “One of the things that I liked about Grooberson is that he has no problem talking about how he doesn’t want to be teaching, doesn’t care about it, and doesn’t really care about what the kids do,” he says. “I thought he was a fun character to play.”

“Paul makes everything look good, I don’t know how he does it,” adds Reitman. “He makes dialogue funnier. He’s a great classically physical comedian.”

In the film, Grooberson, who happens to be a seismologist, is a cool breeze in dreaded summer school, playing vintage horror movies in class. “I can’t imagine how much I would have liked having a teacher that walked into class on the first day and said: ‘You don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be here.’ And then showed Cujo,” Rudd says. His Grooberson still manages to connect with fellow science nerds like Phoebe (McKenna Grace), the new kid in town and granddaughter of late Ghostbuster Egon Spengler.

Rudd was swept up with the original 1984 Ghostbusters mania as a teenager. “I saw it a few times. It was such a big thing, everyone was talking about it at school. Ghostbusters had that magical component that just struck a chord with people.”

On the proton-pack-filled Ghostbusters: Afterlife set, Rudd didn’t need to fake the wonder. “I was actually holding a ghost trap in that scene. These are things I have known my whole life.”

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe.

In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters, an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

Starring Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd, Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s executive producers are Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Use the hashtag #Ghostbusters

February 8, 2022
Huawei P50 Flagship Series Now Available via Globe’s GPlan

For more beautiful life moments captured in its truest form, Globe is bringing in the latest innovation in smartphone photography to the country with the launch of Huawei’s flagship smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pro and its foldable alternative, Huawei P50 Pocket under its affordable and life-enabling GPlan.

The all-new Huawei P50 series offers smartphone fans a whole new experience of style and photography made possible by its powerful camera system, and high-end hardware and software capabilities.

The Huawei P50 Pro comes with a true-form dual-matrix camera system powered by cutting-edge imaging processors that allow for cleaner, clearer and more intricate images and videos, making the new Huawei device a portable camera powerhouse. It also features a 200x digital zoom, true-steady shot and true-focus capture that makes it easier to take photos even with wobbly hands or moving objects.

The Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition, in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris Van Herpen, features an amazing style of organically flowing patterns in a stunning gold tone. It sets a new standard for smartphone design, fitted out with a multi-dimensional hinge that allows it to fold seamlessly into an ultra-slim, pocket-sized form that is light and easy to hold.

It also takes photo-taking experience up a notch with the Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix, which enables the smartphone to capture more details and produce images with impeccable clarity and depth. The foldable phone also features a smart cover screen that delivers notifications and allows users to access apps easily without the need to unfold the device.

Get a fully elevated experience with Huawei P50 Series’ impressive features with GPlan. It comes with all the data you need and more with free 3GB of GoWifi plus all-day calls and texts to other networks and landlines for seamless and faster sharing.

To get first access to true-to-life smartphone photography, customers can pre-order the Huawei P50 series starting February 4 from Globe. With GPlan 1499, customers can enjoy the Huawei P50 Pro at Php26,400 in one-time cash-out or an additional Php733 on top of their monthly bill for 36 months. Under the same plan, customers can get the Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition at Php48,000 in a single cash-out, which can also be spread throughout the 36-month contract period, charged to their monthly bill.

What’s more, those who pre-order online will get free gifts: Huawei Freebuds Pro worth Php7,999 and Wireless Charging Table Lamp worth P2,499 for Huawei P50 Pro pre-orders and Huawei Watch 3 worth Php18,999 and Freebuds 3 worth P8,990 for Huawei P50 Pocket pre-orders. The all-new Huawei P50 Pro will officially be available on February 11 while the Huawei P50 Pocket on February 18. For more details on GPlan offerings for Huawei P50 series, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/postpaid/huawei-p50.html.

February 7, 2022
Designer Blooms Unveils Their Valentine’s Day Collection
For over 29 years, Designer Blooms has given fresh looks to occasions with its wide range of unique and modern flower creations. From its humble beginnings of offering just artificial and preserved blooms, DB brings back that legacy. Introducing the 2022 Valentine’s Collection with NEW Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums to complete this year’s day of love.

These preserved blooms put a contemporary twist on your traditional fresh bouquets. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last!
- Veri Peri
- Forever Love Heart
Available in 3 one-of-a-kind variations- Wild Bunch Bouquets, The Forever Love Heart and Preserved Flower Terrariums- these blooms are available for the entirety of February, the love month. The Wild Bunch Bouquets (P4,495) are a classic bundle made of various dried stems while the Forever Love Heart (P3,495) is a striking heart-shaped arrangement, available in Very Peri and Red colors. The Preserved Flower Terrariums (From P1,595 to P3,395) on the other hand are colorful rosebuds, elegantly caged and preserved. For those looking for classic fresh flower designs, DB also offers signature pieces and more!

Preserved Rose Glass Case with Lid

Customers may also enjoy a variety of discounts and deals during the month!
- We have one of the longest duration for V-Day pre-order offers. Customers may choose between a 10% discount (pre-order until Feb. 10) or free delivery (pre-order until Feb. 11). While Metro Manila deliveries may also avail of lower shipping fees (previously priced at P595 to just P295 now).
- For BPI, BDO, Ayala Rewards Circle, Citi, JoMalone and Globe users, more deals await –from discounts to freebies.
- Last but definitely not the least, DB has a limited offer in collaboration with Jo-Malone. DB and JoMalone are offering special flower boxes to go with their JoMalone perfume of choice (Php 12,000). Customers can pre-order from select JoMalone stores (SM Aura Mall, Powerplant Mall and Greenbelt 5 Mall) or online at www.DesignerBlooms.com from now until February 12, 2022.
- Yellow Flower Box with Jo Malone perfume
- Blush Flower Box with Jo Malone perfume
Learn more about these offers at https://bit.ly/DBbdaypromo.
February 7, 2022
TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 7 to 13, 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 7 to 13, 2022.

February 7, Monday

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?
(5pm, Cinema One)
Sandy Veloso (Kim Chiu) is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working in.

Tenet
(5:40pm, HBO)
A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

February 8, Tuesday

Gravity
(12:50pm, HBO)
Dr. Ryan Stone is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky, helming his last flight before retirement. Then, during a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

This Time
(3pm, PBO)
Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

You Changed My Life
(3pm, Cinema One)
Miggy and Laida settle into their lives as a couple, but their successful careers soon threaten to tear them apart.

February 9, Wednesday

Oblivion
(12pm, HBO)
In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack’s concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman’s arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack’s nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

Paano Na Kaya
(1pm, Cinema One)
Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

Para Sa Broken Hearted
(3:30pm, PBO)
Three interwoven stories of broken hearts tackle the pain of heartbreak, acceptance, moving on, and the courage of loving again.

Hello, Love, Goodbye
(9pm, Cinema One)
A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

February 10, Thursday

Bloody Crayons
(5pm, Cinema One)
A seemingly tight-knit group of college friends goes to an island to shoot a horror short film. But their world turns upside down when one of them gets killed after playing the Bloody Crayons Game.

Babe, I Love You
(9:30pm, PBO)
A wealthy architecture professor falls in love with a working-class woman (Anne Curtis) who works as a promo girl.

The Purge
(10:45pm, HBO)
In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity — including murder — is legal. James Sandin and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary and their two children struggle to survive the night while trying not to turn into monsters like the ones they are striving to avoid.

February 11, Friday

Maria Leonora Teresa
(7pm, Cinema One)
Faith, Julio, and Stella are given life-sized dolls to cope with a tragedy, but the toys are controlled by a sinister master.

Pixels
(7:15pm, HBO)
When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

February 12, Saturday

Block Z
(5pm, Cinema One)
A group of university students must band together in order to survive a deadly viral disease outbreak.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
(5:05pm, 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.

Seven Sundays
(9pm, Cinema One)
Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

February 13, Sunday

The Equalizer 2
(1:10pm, HBO)
If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.

Beauty in a Bottle
(3pm, Cinema One)
Three women struggle with insecurities as they get caught up in the craze over a new beauty product.

The Hows of Us
(7pm, Cinema One)
A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

The Day After Valentine’s
(9:30pm, PBO)
Two perfect strangers form an unlikely friendship at an Airbnb, which leads them to overcome their personal issues around racism and misogyny in their home lives.

February 7, 2022
What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 7 to 13, 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 7 to 13, 2022!

Netflix

Child of Kamiari Month (Film)

February 8 | Watch it here

This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.

Love Vs. Stars (Series)

February 9 | Watch it here

This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.

Love and Leashes (Film)

February 11 | Watch it here

This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.

Inventing Anna

February 11 | Watch it here

From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.

Forecasting Love and Weather

February 12 | Watch it here

This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.

Twenty Five Twenty One (Series)

February 12 | Watch it here

Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.

HBO GO

KIMI (Film)

February 10 | Watch it here

Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers a violent crime through recorded evidence. But when her report does not push through, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

The Girl Before

February 10 | Watch it here

A traumatized woman gets the chance to move into an ultra-minimalist house designed by a mysterious architect. But after a shocking discovery, she fears that her fate would be the same as the girl before who died in the house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQCQgth8baA

Upstream

Kun Maupay Man It Panahon / Wether The Weather is Fine (Film)

February 9 | Watch it here

After Typhoon Haiyan ravages his coastal town, Miguel searches for his mother Norma and his beloved Andrea to flee to the big city before another storm arrives.

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February 7, 2022
‘Marry Me’ Star Jennifer Lopez Shares Personal Parallels to her Superstar Character in the Film

Two total and completely opposite strangers agree to marry and get to know each other in Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. But as forces conspire to separate them, the universal question arises: Can two people from such different worlds bridge the gulf between them and build a place where they both belong?

When we meet global superstar Kat Valdez, played by Jennifer Lopez, she’s about to be married to her fiancé, Bastian (Maluma). Together, they’ve become the hottest celebrity couple on the planet and are about to be wed publicly, live, in front of the whole world. Their smash duet single, “Marry Me” has become the biggest song of the year. Everything in her life seems, on the surface, to be perfection. But the reality of her life is far more complex. “Kat’s a global superstar who is also a strong, confidant businesswoman,” Jennifer Lopez says. “She’s a boss but also a regular person who gets lonely and needs love. She wants to feel like she has a home and isn’t a gypsy traveling the world.”

When Kat discovers, seconds before her wedding, that Bastian has been unfaithful to her, the façade and the fantasy of what her life can be disintegrates around her. “In one second, everything changes, and it all falls apart,” Lopez says. “Kat blames herself for not seeing the truth, but also makes a spontaneous choice to marry somebody else in the audience. That’s how she meets Charlie. With that, her life completely changes, as it does when you meet someone who sees you for who you are.”

Lopez, of course, knows what it is like to navigate a romantic relationship in the glare of the public eye. “Living a life in the spotlight has its challenges,” Lopez says. “The truth is that nobody wants to hear the ‘woe is me…’ part of that, but it has a scrutiny and a judgment to it that most people don’t ever have to deal with. That can be very lonely.” What the public often forgets, for both Lopez and Kat, is that there’s a real person dealing with real pain and loss behind the clickbait headlines.

The key to surviving it, Lopez says, is to stay focused on who you really are rather than on how the public views you. “Kat never forgets that she was a little girl growing up with a dream,” Lopez says. “It’s the same for me. Remembering where I came from has always kept me grounded. I don’t feel any different, and I think that’s what people forget. That’s why I’ve made songs over the years like ‘Jenny from the Block’ and ‘I’m Real.’ I’m still the same person, but I’m just doing these things with my life and it has expanded and grown. Still, there’s a human being there.”

Playing Kat, Lopez says, allowed her to explore and expose these ideas, both on the screen and within herself. “It was about baring my soul in every moment,” Lopez says. “It was more uncomfortable than playing a character that is nothing like you, because I brought experience into a world in a way that I’ve never had to before. This is also the first time that I’ve been able to make an album with a movie, which has been a dream of mine. It’s the first time I’ve done a movie with music since Selena, and in that film, they used Selena’s voice, so I never got to sing myself.”

From Universal Pictures International, say yes when Marry Me opens in local cinemas on February 9.

February 7, 2022