Netflix has revealed the trailer for Oddballs, an animated comedy series based on the popular videos of YouTuber James Rallison, also knowns as TheOdd1sOut.
The upcoming show will follow the story of a boy, his best friend crocodile, and a girl from the future as they learn different life lessons during their odd-ventures! Watch the trailer for Oddballs below:
Set in the little town of Dirt, Oddballs follows the bubble-shaped boy James who gets into all sorts of adventures involving mayhem, murder, and hugging contests. Alongside him are his best friends, the talking crocodile Max and Echo, the girl who claims to be from the future.
The series is co-written by James Rallison with Ethan Banville. Rallison also voices the show’s main protagonist, alongside voice actors Julian Grant, Kimberly Brooks, Gary Anthony Williams, and Carl Faruolo. Oddballs is coming to Netflix on October 7.
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Netflix released the creepy and disturbing trailer for their upcoming series, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Instead of another true crime documentary, this dark crime drama from the Emmy Award-winning creator of American Crime Story, Ryan Murphy, will depict the gruesome killings of the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled his killing spree that spanned over a decade.
Watch the trailer for Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVHHs-xllqo
A well-known name among true crime enthusiasts, Jeffrey Dahmer terrorized America from the late ’70s to the early ’90s with a series of murders, in which the victims’ bodies were dismembered and preserved. Also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, Dahmer confessed to murdering a total of 17 teen boys and men.
Evan Peters of X-Men: Apocalypse will play the titular role. The series also stars Niecy Nash, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, and Michael Learned. It will premiere on Netflix this September 21.
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Netflix has released a romantic and emotional trailer for the upcoming limited series From Scratch. It stars Zoe Saldaña of Avatar and The Guardians of the Galaxy fame, opposite Italian star Eugenio Mastrandrea. The show centers on the romance that bloomed between two people from different parts of the world.
Watch the trailer for From Scratch below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHKSQ4MrJE
From Scratch is adapted from the memoir of Tembi Locke, whose sister, Attica Locke, serves as the TV adaptation’s showrunner. The series follows the African American woman Amy who goes to Italy to study and finds herself falling in love with the Sicilian chef Lino. As the trailer teased, Amy and Lino’s relationship is faced with many challenges, including those involving their different cultural backgrounds. But when Lino is afflicted with serious health conditions, the pair and their families will come together and prove that love crosses all borders.
The series also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Keith David, Kellita Smith, Judith Scott, Lucia Sardo, Paride Benassai, and Roberto Rigano. It drops on Netflix this October 21. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Netflix has recently held the Waktu Netflix Indonesia event to announce all of the exciting titles from Indonesia that will soon drop on the streaming platform. The slate includes a sci-fi thriller from director Joko Anwar, an action flick where a detective teams up with assassins, and so much more!
“The Indonesian film industry has evolved rapidly in recent years. More and more creators and stories from Indonesia are now being seen and appreciated by audiences and critics around the world,” said Rusli Eddy, Content Lead of Netflix Indonesia. “Our upcoming slate from Indonesia gives you authentic and unique stories, a representation of our country that is rich with stories and cultures, and brings you high-caliber talent whose significant works have shaped the film industry.”
Check out all seven projects from Indonesia that you’ll be able to stream on Netflix soon!
The Big 4
From director Timo Tjahjanto, The Big 4 tells the story of a female detective who investigates the death of her father, leading her to discover his secret identity as an assassin. She is soon pursued by her father’s enemies and must enlist the assistance of four down-on-their-luck assassins that her own father had trained when he was alive.
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“To be able to share my story to the world, made possible by Netflix, is exciting,” said Tjahjanto who had signed a multi-project deal with Netflix. “I cannot wait for people to see the movie.”
Dear David
In director Lucky Kuswandi’s unconventional coming-of-age film Dear David, the A-list student Laras is faced with a dilemma when her fantasy blog gets spread around the campus. The movie features Shenina Cinnamon who was also the lead star in the 2021 movie, Photocopier.
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Hari Ini Akan Kita Ceritakan Nanti (Today We’ll Talk About That Day)
Director Angga Dwimas Sasongko is soon to release his film Hari Ini Akan Kita Ceritakan Nanti or Today We’ll Talk About That Day, the prequel to his romantic flick One Day We’ll Talk About Today. It tells of the younger years of Narendra and Ajeng who came from different backgrounds but whose fates were intertwined by love.
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Klub Kecanduan Mantan (Ex-Addicts Club)
Helmed by Salman Aristo, Ex-Addicts Club is a quirky sitcom revolving around five individuals who started their own support group to help each other in moving on from their breakups. It stars Chicco Kurniawan, Rachel Amanda, Agatha Pricilla, Andri Mashadi, and Hafizh Weda.
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Komedi Kacau (Comedy Chaos)
Another comedy series announced by Netflix Indonesia, Komedi Kacau from the director and comic Raditya Dika tells the story of Panca, who must juggle the responsibilities of running his own comedy club and committing to his married life. Raditya Dika who serves as a co-writer for the series also stars in it alongside Susan Sameh.
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Gadis Kretek
Showrunner Shanty Harmaynteams up with directors Kamila Andini and Ifa Isfansyah for Netflix’s first Indonesian period drama. Set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s cigarette industry, the epic romance drama follows an estranged son who honors his dying father’s wish by searching for a woman from his past, a quest that will uncover long-buried family secrets. The series stars Dian Sastrowardoyo and Ario Bayu.
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Nightmares and Daydreams
Joko Anwar of The Queen of Black Magic and Impetigore is set to bring viewers an interesting sci-fi thriller. The series revolves around people who all encounter a strange phenomenon, and whose stories are set to intersect leading to a dramatic climax.
“Indonesia is so full of unique and extraordinary stories,” stated Anwar. “I’m always excited to have the chance to bring these stories to a wider audience, especially those that relate to the origins of our world.”
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Aside from these seven titles, Netflix Indonesia also teased an upcoming project from writer-director Ernest Prakasa. Be updated on these upcoming titles by following Netflix Indonesia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also check out their YouTube channel.
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After the refreshing legal drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the action-packed heist film Seoul Vibe, Netflix is set to bring us yet another exciting title from South Korea, this time a thrilling drama that promises a lot of hard-hitting twists– Little Women.
Before its premiere this September 3, we’re giving you five reasons why you should catch the new series when it finally drops on Netflix this weekend.
1. The director of Vincenzo is back to bring us a new gripping mystery.
Vincenzo is one of the K-dramas that got us thrilled and entertained as we stayed at home in 2021. This year, Vincenzo‘s Kim Hee-won is back on the director’s chair to bring us yet another gripping mystery. For Little Women, Hee-won joins forces with writer Chung Seo Kyung, who is known for her works in the masterpiece The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave. Seo Kyung wrote this new tale where three sisters who live in poverty find themselves going against the richest and most influential family in Korea.
“Writer Chung Seo Kyung reimagined the novel Little Women, starting with the question ‘What if the sisters came to Korea?” explained director Hee-won at a recent press conference for the series. “The tightly-knit narrative is brought to life by the production designer Ryu Seong-hee and the powerful cast performances. It was a great experience to work with this dream team.”
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2. The show is led by three strong women played by brilliant actresses.
Little Women is led by three sisters with diverging personalities, but love and protect each other nonetheless. Playing the eldest sister, Oh Injoo, is Kim Go-eun,who has exhibited her acting skills in titles like Yumi’s Cells, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and The King: Eternal Monarch.
“Injoo is a hardworking girl and always does her best, who seems to think it is the reason for her existence-she is complex and multifaceted, so I dived into the character from various angles,” said Go-eun about Injoo.
Photo from ‘Little Women’ trailer
The second sister is Oh Inkyung who is played by Nam Ji-hyun from 100 Days My Prince. Wiser than the eldest, In-kyung also loves her sisters but she does not want to be enslaved to money like Injoo. Finally, Park Ji-hu of All of Us Are Dead fame plays the youngest sister Oh Inhye, an art prodigy who feels that her sisters’ love are a little burdening.
Director Kim Hee-won stated, “The three actors have such a warm chemistry with their kind personalities and professional attitudes. They are supportive of each other, which makes them a perfect ensemble”.
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3. Wi Ha-Jun & more well-known actors complete the cast.
Also joining the cast of Little Women are more well-sought and veteran actors that will bring life to the characters surrounding the Oh Sisters’ lives. Wi Ha-joon of Squid Game and Bad and Crazy will play the mysterious character of Choi Do-il.
“The more I read into the script, the more I found him mysterious,” shared Ha-jun at the press conference. “’What was his upbringing like? How did he end up with such convictions and values? Why does he act that way? How does he feel about In-joo?’ I had endless questions about him, wanting to find out more about him. I found that appealing and wanted to flesh that out about him.”
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Also part of the cast are Kang Hoon (Into Your Time, Twenty Five Twenty One), Kim Mi-Sook (Artificial City, Man in the Kitchen), Uhm Ki-Joon (The Penthouse, Defendant), Uhm Ji-Won (The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey), Jeon Chae-Eun (If You Wish Upon Me), and Jo Seung-Yeon (The Perfect Couple) to name a few.
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4. It’s a drama that “little women” can relate to.
Much like the novel that inspired the drama, Little Women aims to tell stories about the women of the world sunk in poverty and feeling powerless. “I dared to use the title Little Women with reverence and gratitude for the novel, and because the story is relatable to all girls in poverty in any place, any time,” said writer Chung Seo-kyung in a statement. “I wanted to add our story to the story of little women all around the world. I wanted to write a story where people in their teens to their 30s are the main characters.”
Director Hee-won also added that Little Women “contains both a reality relatable to all, and the mysterious workings of the imagination. Though it seems like a small and trifling story, there’s a large and deep implication underneath.”
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5. Expect a detailed mystery with beautiful mise-en-scène
Director Kim Hee-won is known for the amount of details she puts into her work, making the audiences coming back for more. In her latest drama, the director says that she wanted to “Overturn people’s expectation that Little Women is just a cozy and warm story,” and reflect the dark truth in our society through the issues each sibling is faced with.
Hee-won also expressed her admiration for the show’s writer, Chung Seo-kyung; production designer Ryu Seong-hee; and music composer Park Se-joon. “It is an honor to work with director Ryu on her first series who did a perfect job in painting the perfect picture,” stated Hee-won. “She created never-before-seen, elaborate sets that were all unique but under a unified theme. Music composer Park Se-joon who worked on Vincenzo with me, composed different genre tracks including classical music, which imbued power into the entire production.”
With such a powerhouse of creators paired with a talented cast, viewers can expect Little Women to be a work of art with a fast-paced storyline, compelling motive, and a beautifully put together mise-en-scène.
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The 12-episode drama, Little Women, starts streaming on Netflix this September 3. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
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 compelling drama with interesting characters, 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 September!
This Korean drama follows a veterinarian from the big city who gets relocated to the countryside against his will. Here, he meets a policewoman who hides a friendly secret.
the film follows the unlikely team-up of the former school queen bee and an awkward transfer student as they take revenge on their tormentors in school.
The live-action series based on the animated show, Winx, is back for a second season. After Alfea’s old regime has ended, the Winx gang will discover new magic, new romances, new faces, and a new danger lurking in the shadows.
A group of sixth graders decided to play on an apartment building that’s about to be demolished, but they find themselves caught up in a strange phenomenon and stranded in the middle of a vast sea.
Mga Kwentong Epik: Maria Makiling
September 16
Hosted by Kuya Bodjie, this motion comics tells the story of one of the most popular mythical figures in Philippine folklore, Maria Makiling.
Inspired by the real events that shocked the world, this limited series depicts the youth soccer team and their coach who were trapped inside a cave in Thailand.
Wednesday and the Addams Family have arrived in the modern world in Netflix’s new live-action series! In the official teaser trailer of the Addams Family spinoff, Wednesday, we finally get to see Tim Burton’s take on the iconic household.
Watch the official teaser trailer for Wednesday below:
The series follows Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams who just got expelled from another school after attacking his brother’s bullies. Her parents, Gomez and Morticia, finally had the bright idea of putting their daughter into Nevermore Academy, a school where she would fit in. But soon, Wednesday would find herself in a “nightmare full of mystery, mayhem, and murder.”
Say hello to Netflix's Addams Family
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzmán, and Isaac Ordonez star in Wednesday, the new series from Tim Burton. pic.twitter.com/OJIKVxJlbg
From the mind of director Tim Burton, who brought us films like Corpse Bride and Edward Scissorhands, Wednesday also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci and more. It is set for release on Netflix around fall this year.
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Netflix has just revealed a new trailer for its terrifying anthology from Guillermo del Toro, Cabinet of Curiosities.
Known for his dark and gritty style in films like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro is set to frighten viewers once more in his curated eight-part anthology series, with sinister stories told through the direction of of the most revered horror directors today.
Watch the first look teaser for Cabinet of Curiosities below:
The teaser has revealed that the series will be comprised of the following titles: The Autopsy directed by David Prior, The Outside by Ana Lily Amirpour, The Viewing by Panos Cosmatos, Dreams in the Witch House by Catherine Hardwicke, Lot 36 by Guillermo Navarro, Pickman’s Model by Keith Thomas, Graveyard Rats by Vincenzo Natali, and The Murmuring by Jennifer Kent.
We also got to see some of the unsettling creatures in the show, most of which would remind you of Del Toro’s signature style of monster-making in his films. The pilot episode for the series is coming to Netflix this October 25, with new episodes dropping daily.
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I read the complete ‘Sandman’ graphic novels over fifteen years ago and it is one of my favourite graphic novel collections I’ve encountered. It’s literary. It’s profound. It’s magical. Neil Gaiman’s imagination is boundless and the art by Sam Keith and Mike Drigenberg was so different from the superhero comic books that I collected in the 90s. It was mature and elevated my opinion of comic books back in the late 90s.
For ‘The Sandman’ to finally be adapted into a television series was something I was nervous about. I’m glad to hear that Neil Gaiman was part of the creative team behind the show, which means that any of the changes would be approved by the writer of the source material. This is as important as the immense world-building that Gaiman did for the series.
There are quite a lot of notable changes – some characters have been gender-swapped, some are portrayed by actors of color, the show is set in the present-day whereas the graphic novels were set in the late 80s, and the like – but it never feels like a ploy for relevance nor does it take away from the story. In fact, it adds nuance and inserts additional layers into the work that I don’t remember from having read the series many years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ClbRPRDXU
‘The Sandman’ is the story about an otherworldly being known as Dream or Morpheus or The Sandman. He is one of the seven Endless, immortal beings that are in charge of aspects of the universe. Dream is the lord of the sleeping world and king of dreams and nightmares. The first season of ‘The Sandman’ adapts the first two volumes ‘Preludes and Nocturnes’ and ‘The Doll’s House’ wherein Dream is imprisoned in the mortal world by a magician with the hopes of catching Death, Dream’s sister. While Dream is imprisoned, the dreaming world begins to fall apart and Dream must get out and restore the dreaming world to protect the waking world.
The rich world of ‘The Sandman’ is given a glossy, CGI-heavy treatment that departs from the book’s visuals in a drastic way. It took me about three episodes to get used to the bright, crisp visuals of the Netflix show. Sam Keith and Mike Drigenberg’s art style was something I’d describe as dirty, messy, and very dark. It was so well-suited to the material and such a great departure from the superhero comics that were so in vogue at the time.
The clean CGI of the show goes the opposite of that and so it took me a while to sync into this new look. The original art underscored the darkness of the material, but the refined visuals contrasted the heaviness of the show and it’s great because Dream is not an easy character to connect with.
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Dream is an immortal being of immense power. He’s rigid and cold. He’s fascinating to watch because he’s so far removed from humanity and while it reads well in the comics, in the show, it can be a little off-putting. Tom Sturridge does a brilliant portrayal of this. He has the signature pout and that blank expression that betrays nothing. He carries all the gravitas and majesty that Dream should have and it’s mesmerizing.
But Dream is not an easy person to like and so the lush visuals and glossy treatment help humanize the world that Dream moves through and the characters that he interacts with creating a nice dynamic for him to play off of. The other characters keep him interesting until later on through the show when you begin to invest in him because you can finally understand what he must be going through.
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And that’s what is brilliant about this show. Dream is in charge of all our hopes and fantasies and our fears. As Dream sets out to restore the dream world back to its former glory, the show becomes a deep dive into some of the driving forces of the human race. It is a dissection of how we react and deal with the things that we want and the things we are afraid of and how different these things are for each person – whether human or otherworldly.
‘The Sandman’ is not a superhero television show. It’s a fantastical drama that delves more into philosophy and a study of human nature and other high concepts. It can be slow at times for people who are not keen on detailed and careful world-building. Being faithful to the books and with Neil Gaiman developing the show alongside David S. Goyer and Allen Heinberg, the show is more a showcase of the limitless imagination of Gaiman and how the world that he has built works. There’s not a lot of action. Instead its meditations on power, responsibility, mortality, and humanity.
To keep things interesting, the show is filled with magical moments and captivating characters. Other than Dream, the show is filled with memorable characters that populate this rich fantasy world. Of the many slight changes to the source material, three notable characters are played by women: Lucienne (Lucian in the books) is played by Vivienne Acheampong, Lucifer Morningstar is played by Gwendoline Christie (of ‘Game of Thrones’ fame), and Johanna Constantine (originally John Constantine in the books) played by Jenna Coleman.
All three actresses do memorable performances, with Coleman really capturing Constantine’s swagger and bravado and Christie adding quiet, otherworldly confidence to her portrayal of Lucifer but it is Acheampong who adds the most to the gender swap role. By turning Lucian into Lucienne, it creates a really interesting new layer into the relationship between Dream and his librarian. There is a warmth and a beating heart that the show needs in their interactions that might not have been there should they have kept Lucian as he was in the books.
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There is such a strong understanding of how much needs to change for the television version of this story. There is an awareness of the demands a viewing audience would have over the material versus a reading audience and I feel that this was addressed through the filmmaking of ‘The Sandman.’ The story is intact but the modernization of the material addresses real-world issues. As a fan of the original material, I’m enjoying the adjustments and marveling at how watching this show is bringing me back to the same wonder of reading the graphic novels but also opening my eyes to things I wasn’t aware of fifteen years ago.
I’m very happy with this adaptation and I can’t wait for the second season. This is not for those who are looking for something easy and light to watch. This is a show that will take its time to establish the vast and rich world of Dream and the Endless and it’s going to get even more dense and complicated as the show continues. I hope it continues. This is a dream I don’t want to wake up from.
My Rating:
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The Sandman debuts globally on Netflix on August 5, Friday.
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 compelling drama with interesting characters, 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 August!
When the Sandman, Master of Dreams, disappeared for a century, it changed both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. He then must travel across different worlds and timelines to correct the mistakes he had made.
This Korean action film follows a man who wakes up with no memories and must complete a dangerous mission orchestrated by a mysterious voice from a device in his ear.
This anthology series from Thailand tells eight terrifying tales set in school: A girl jumping to her death; a haunted library; canteen food made from human flesh; a headless ghost in the school warehouse; a devil-infested room; a vengeful demon in an abandoned building; and a classroom where only dead students attend class.
This film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical follows preteen Evan Goldman who navigates the complex social circles of his new school to pull off the coolest party for his Bar Mitzvah.
