Call Me By Your Name star Armie Hammer and the men of his family are the subject of the upcoming Discovery+ documentary House of Hammer.
In the first trailer for the series, we get a closer look at the sexual abuse claims against the actor. Not only that, but the documentary also reveals that this dark and twisted behavior seems to run in the men of the family, and has been going on for five generations already.
Watch the trailer for House of Hammer below:
As Discovery+ teases, House of Hammer will contain a trove of archives and interviews from both survivors and family members of the powerful Hammer family, to reveal the twisted secrets and scandals of the men of this dysfunctional dynasty. As Armie’s aunt, Casey Hammer put it, “Magnify Succession a million times, and it was my family.”
House of Hammer will start streaming on Discovery+ this September 2. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
One of the big investments that most of us work hard to achieve is to have our dream home– a property that would not only cater to our needs but would also keep us comfortable and at peace. Our own space with a design that isn’t only functional, but also bears that calming atmosphere we all need after a hard day’s work.
So whether you’re already planning for that future home or you’re inspired to revive your house with a makeover, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some TV shows that will inspire you to turn your average property into that beautiful home you’ve always wanted!
Tiny House Nation
If you lack space in your home but still want to make it as presentable and functional as possible, then you should check out Tiny House Nation. Show hosts and renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America to showcase small abodes and their inventive inhabitants. The two also help out other homeowners in turning their small spaces into livable, space-saving houses. Stream it on Netflix.
Fixer Upper
Couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, who own a home renovation and redecoration business in Texas, take on the mission to turn fixer-uppers into showplaces! From the floors to the furniture, the couple will not only fix any part of the building that needs repairs, but also make sure that the home will wow with its design. Stream it on Discovery+.
Love It or List It
A home makeover show with a twist, Love It or List It features designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin. While Hilary Farr redesigns the homeowners’ property, Visentin will show them around other houses, then at the end of the episode, the owners must make the decision if they’ll stay or move out of their home. Stream it on Discovery+.
Holmes Family Rescue
Mike Holmes continues his work from his original show, Holmes on Homes, but this time, he now has his children beside him. The Holmes family’s mission in every episode of the show is to rescue homeowners by fixing their properties that have been botched by their original contractors. Stream it on Discovery+.
Home Town
Married couple Erin and Ben Napier take home improvement to the next level by transforming their whole town of Laurel, Mississippi. While the two give modern and affordable updates to the historic houses in their town, the show also gives the viewers a look into the couple’s colorful life together. Stream it on Discovery+.
Interior Design Masters
If you enjoy the pressure and tension of competition shows, then Interior Design Masters is the next show you might want to check out. From model homes to a hotel to other commercial establishments, a group of interior designers must compete to turn these places into amazing spaces for a chance to win a contract with a top London hotel. Stream it on Netflix.
Dream Home Makeover
Studio McGee is known for their luxurious and minimalist take on interior design. In their Netflix series, Shea and Syd McGee’s design firm transform family homes, transforming them into posh spaces that would meet the property owners’ criteria of a real dream home. Stream it on Netflix.
Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU is a home renovation show that features A-lister stars! Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott join forces with big celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, and Jeremy Renner to beautify homes. In each episode, the twins do home makeovers for people that have made an impact to the celebrity guest’s life. Stream it on Discovery+.
It’s the Filipino’s time to shine, henny… as discovery+, HBO GO, and WOW Presents Plus brings audiences the first-ever Drag Race Philippines on August 17, 2022. In this hotly awaited version of the worldwide hit, 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line to be crowned the first Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines.
Following the launch, new episodes of Drag Race Philippines will drop every Wednesday on discovery+ and HBO GO.
On the starting line is this season’s host, Paolo Ballesteros. Known as the face of one of the longest-running noontime shows in the Philippines, the multi-awarded actor, model, and drag artist well-known for his stunning makeup transformations will steer our contestants as they battle it out to the end.
Coming from a family of artists, including his great-grandfather, Philippines’ first national artist and painter Fernando Amorsolo, it’s no surprise that Paolo is a talented artist himself. Paolo shows his creativity by posting on Instagram his makeup transformations to Mariah Carey, Julia Roberts, and other international artists. This gave him attention not only locally but internationally as well and played a pivotal role in his first award-winning lead film Die Beautiful which garnered local and international acclaim, where he expressed his creativity through the art of drag.
A stellar lineup of judges joins Ballesteros for the new series, including American singer, actress, and drag performer, Jiggly Caliente, best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 & RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6. Second is writer, presenter, and producer, and Karen Davila impersonator, KaladKaren.
Jiggly Caliente was born in Laguna, Philippines, and moved to America at the age of 10. Jiggly also appeared in several films and TV shows including Broad City and as Veronica Ferocity in Pose.
KaladKaren rose to fame after she impersonated broadcast journalist Karen Davila in a satirical UP show. Since then she has hosted shows on ABS-CBN, such as Philippine versions of The Voice and I Can See Your Voice.
More star-studded guest judge appearances will also be featured this season and will be announced soon.
Who has what it takes to reach new heights, impress the judges, and race to the very top? Keep on the lookout these coming weeks as we reveal the queens battling it out for the title of Drag Race Superstar!
Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.
In honor of the legacy, triumphs, and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community, discovery+ today announced the addition of the “Always Proud” content hub to the streaming service. The year-round, regularly updated hub celebrates what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, offering meaningful stories that showcase the joy and creativity of self-expression through authentic and relatable moments.
Titles featured in the collection include:
Generation Drag (available from June 1) Generation Drag follows five teen and tween drag performers from across the USA as they prepare for the ‘Dragutante’ a first-of-its-kind drag ball event for teens and tweens. This heartwarming celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community gives us an intimate look into the lives of these fabulous teens, tweens, and their families.
Book of Queer (available from June 2) A five-episode docu-series highlighting some of history’s most fabulous “queeroes”, whose stories and contributions have been erased, marginalized, or straightwashed throughout the years. The series, narrated by Margaret Cho (“The Flight Attendant”, “Fire Island”), Dominique Jackson (“Pose”), Leslie Jordan (“American Horror Story”, “Will & Grace”), Ross Matthews (“The Drew Barrymore Show”, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”), and Alex Newell (“Glee”) – will pull back the curtain and take a deep dive telling the LGBTQIA+ story of the past, through interviews with revered queer historians and experts who are as colorful as the rainbow flag.
Trixie Motel (available from June 3) Drag queen superstar Trixie Mattel, who has taken the world by storm with her outrageous sense of humor and vivacious, retro-kitschy style, is venturing into uncharted waters in this new discovery+ series.
Also in June, discovery+ has a special treat for music fans with the launch of An Audience with Adele (available from June 4). One of the biggest artists of all time, Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans, and celebrities in an unforgettable night of music.
The exciting things don’t stop there. The 7-day free trial for new discovery+ subscribers is extended until June 30th. Don’t miss out on nearly 30,000 episodes of exclusives, Originals, plus so much more. With discovery+, there’s something for everyone.
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Settle in and get comfortable as discovery+ brings Filipinos all kinds of love this February. From getting-to-know-you, to tying the knot, to love stories that have ended in true crime––no matter what you’re looking for, discovery+ has it all covered.
Strangers in Love
The twelve singles in the Korean reality show Strangers in Love each take their shot at romance as they go through seven rounds of missions in the hopes of finding the one. Candid moments reveal the participants’ progress since arriving at Strange Village, but will they be lucky in love? Find out by streaming the show now on discovery+!
Tarek and Heather: The Big I do
Following a stunning proposal, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young dreamed of a fairytale beach wedding in Mexico that would be bigger and better than their engagement. However, with just 14 weeks to go before the big day, they scrap their original plans and prepare for a perfect wedding celebration at Santa Barbara, California with the goal of making it a memorable day not just for themselves but also for their family and friends. Currently available for a romance-filled binge-watching session, the couple race against time as they plan and finally exchange vows on Tarek and Heather: The Big I do.
Sex Sent Me To The ER
Every relationship has its ups and downs, and that includes adventures in the bedroom. CatchSex Sent Me To The ER now available on discovery+ for stories of sexual escapades gone wrong resulting in a medical mishap that leaves one participant in need of emergency care. Some accidents can be easily laughed off while other misadventures turn into a tale of caution. At the end of the day, it’s always the doctor that gets the couples out of a bind.
Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes
Dive into the case of husband and wife Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka in the Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes. The case of two missing schoolgirls are tied to Bernardo when his bruised wife tells the police that he is the killer. What’s more shocking is that Homolka claims that there are home videos of Bernardo assaulting the girls hidden somewhere in their marital home. Watch the series now to uncover the truth behind the married couple’s closed doors.
Anni: The Honeymoon Murder
Anni: The Honeymoon Murder delves into murder of the newlywed bride Anni Dewani. Her story becomes one of South Africa’s most infamous and mysterious crimes. Join Dewani’s family in seeking the truth behind her death and parse through testimonies from lawyers, police, and persons involved in the docu-series now available for streaming.
Each week, discovery+ brings Filipinos new and exclusive discovery+ Originals. This month and available now to stream is Homeboy, which follows Rajiv Surendra–best known as Kevin Gnapoor in Mean Girls–as he shares how to transform mundane tasks into beautiful art. Coming later in February are Discovering David Dobrik: Africa on February 15, which follows David and his friends to South Africa where they get in touch with their wild side, and Million Dollar Wheels with Jamie Foxx on February 28, where fans of luxury motors can catch a glimpse of the competitive world of car dealing.
Download and subscribe to discovery+ to get your fix of the lovebug and other shows this February. Available across multiple platforms including connected TVs, web, mobile, and tablets. Follow discovery+ on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for the latest updates.
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 January 10 to 16, 2022!
This new horror series centers on a video archivist who was tasked to restore some damaged videotapes, but what he would discover within the tapes will drag him into a mystery involving a missing director and a demonic cult.
Back for a second season, The Righteous Gemstones revolves around a famous televangelist family who is making big bucks out of other people’s faith. This time, their empire is threatened by outsiders from both the past and the present.
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Euphoria, Season 2 (Series)
Zendaya returns as the 17-year-old Rue who must find hope in the midst of the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.
The spinoff series to James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will explore the origins of the brutal anti-hero Peacemaker who is ready to spill blood just to achieve peace.
James Wan’s new horror film outside The Conjuring universe tells the story of a woman who is terrorized by her visions. But things take a darker turn when she discovers that the terrifying dreams are actually real.
Starring Kim Nam-Gil, this new thrilling K-drama gives viewers a closer look at criminal profilers– the people who are tasked to analyze the thinking of serial murderers.
Through re-enactments and archive footage, this paranormal investigation delves deep into the true story behind the classic horror film, Scream, just in time for the release of the latest film in the franchise, Scream 5.
This new year, discovery+ continues to bring Filipinos the best in real life entertainment with the launch of exclusive new Home and Paranormal titles. Viewers can either lay back and get creative with Dream Home 2022 and The Craftsman, or stay on the edge of their seats watching shows like Scream: The True Story and Ghost House.
Welcome the new year with fresh home inspiration
To kick off the new year, discovery+ invites viewers on a relaxing getaway to Warren, Vermont for HGTV Dream Home 2022, available to watch now. Showcasing the fully furnished, custom-built home project, Filipinos can glimpse the scenic Vermont background as they enter the dream home valued at more than one million US dollars.
Since 1997, lucky winners of the annual HGTV Dream Home sweepstake have become happy homeowners to houses with distinct designs. This year, the home is an upscale modern cabin that embraces the natural beauty of its location and allows its inhabitants to reconnect with nature while enjoying the conveniences of technology.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the coast in Eureka, California, master craftsman and woodworker Eric Hollenbeck endeavors to restore historic homes and forgotten treasures to give them new life. Having his own woodworking business, Blue Ox Millworks, and almost 50 years of experience makes Hollenbeck a rare talent in the industry. Some of the projects he has worked on include a project from his early days as a woodworker––a trolley car from the 1980s. Filipinos can catch the first episode on discovery+.
Things that go bump in the night
Gearing up for the latest release of the iconic Scream movie franchise, discovery+ treats horror fans to a docu-horror special withScream: The True Story premiering on 14 January, the same day as the Scream 5 movie release. A must-watch for horror and movie fans alike, the special weaves storytelling and paranormal investigation with re-enactments and archive footage to tell the true story behind the classic horror film Scream.
Despite the fictional nature of the Scream series, real-life events of the chilling murders committed by Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, inspired its creation. Rollin claimed that he was under demonic possession at the time but was eventually convicted in 2006. In the Shoc Doc special, paranormal investigator Steve Shippy and psychic medium Cindy Kaza work together to uncover the truth behind Rolling’s claims.
Inspired by the horror show Paranormal Lockdown by Discovery Channel, Ghost House is hosted by Heo Sung Tae and adapts a talk show format that dives into supernatural phenomenons and bizarre stories from around the world including the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum that operated in the 1800s, the Cambria Prison that housed prisoners for 127 years, the Waverly Hills Nursing Home where tuberculosis patients were treated, and other reportedly haunted locations. The show is available now for Paranormal fans.
Also this month, discovery+ launches Drag Race Italia on 15 January. Join the panel of judges – drag queen Priscilla, actress Chiara Francini, and influencer Tommaso Zorzi – to see who will claim the title of Italy’s First Drag Superstar.
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