A new live-action adaptation of Capcom’s popular horror video game franchisehas just arrived on Netflix! Simply titled Resident Evil, the new series once again attempts in recreating the world that has been plagued by the T-virus unleashed by the Umbrella Corporation.
Watch the trailer for this year’s Resident Evil series below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdjcDTc9Vk&t
The new series tells its story through two different timelines. It opens in the year 2036, where a woman spends her time roaming the ruined city streets, and observing the zombies and monsters that the T-virus has spawned. The story also follows the 2022 timeline, where half-twins Billie and Jade arrive at their new home located in the heart of Umbrella Corporation’s New Raccoon City.
The 8-episode series comes from Supernatural writer Andrew Dabb, and stars Ella Balinska, Lance Reddick, Tamara Smart, Siena Adubong, and Paola Núñez.
The first Resident Evil game was released in 1996, while its latest title and 8th major installment in the series, Resident Evil Village was released last year. The video game franchise has also been adapted for film and TV multiple times, including the 6-part movie series starring Milla Jovovich, the recent Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City film, and Netflix’s CGI miniseries Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.
The list of Emmy nominees this year is out, giving us a roundup of the most promising programs that blessed our TVs and streaming platforms in the past year. If you’re on the lookout for the next bingeable series to add to your watchlist, then the Emmy nominations could be a handy guide!
On this list, we’ve rounded up the most nominated TV shows at this year’s Emmys and where you can stream them here in the Philippines!
The satirical series Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, who own the global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. When the health of their patriarch Logan Roy begins to deteriorate, the family members fight for control over the company. Filled with tensions between billionaires trying to find their own place in the world and the Roy’s family legacy, Succession finds success in its rich writing and interesting roster of characters.
This comedy-drama from Apple TV+ follows the story of Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who was hired to coach the English Premier League soccer team AFC Richmond. The team’s owner, Rebecca Welton, hopes that Lasso’s lack of knowledge and experience will make the team fail as part of Rebecca’s revenge plan on her unfaithful ex-husband. But through Ted’s charm and amiable personality, he might just pull it off.
Part murder mystery, part social satire, The White Lotus revolves around the guests and employees at an exclusive Hawaiian resort. The show follows a number of rich and privileged tourists enjoying a piece of paradise in Hawaii. While facing their individual troubles, the vacationers’ days begin to grow grim which ultimately leads to a mysterious murder.
Another dramedy from HBO, Hacks serves as a critique of the comedy world while telling a heartfelt tale. The show follows the legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, who needs to reinvent her aging quips to keep her job at the Palmetto Casino. Deborah’s manager then sends her a new head writer, Ava, a young comedy writer who has trouble finding work due to her arrogance. The unlikely team-up soon becomes a mentorship where Ava helps Deborah revive her act, while Deborah helps Ava work out her attitude and personal problems.
5. Only Murders in the Building
17 Nominations | Streaming on HULU (Not yet available in PH)
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In Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short play three strangers obsessed with true crime. Little did they know, they would find themselves wrapped up in one after a murder happens at their Upper West Side apartment building. The trio then uses their combined knowledge of true crime to find the culprit, but they would soon realize that they could become the killer’s next target.
Starring Zendaya, the HBO drama Euphoria follows a group of young adults navigating their life in high school, experiencing struggles involving their identity, traumas, self-harm, drugs, family, love, and sex. The show’s main protagonist is Zendaya’s Rue Bennett, a recovering drug addict who just went out of rehab, facing many challenges as she tries to find her place in the world.
This black comedy series follows the titular character, Barry Berkman, who finds himself at a crossroads in his life. A US Marine and Afghanistan veteran from Cleveland, Barry now works as a hitman and goes on a trip to Los Angeles to take down his next target. But when he joins a class of aspiring actors, Barry finds a new sense of purpose, and he ends up juggling his criminal life and acting life.
8. Dopesick
14 Nominations | Streaming on HULU (Not yet available in PH)
This 8-part drama series is based on the non-fiction book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy. It focuses on America’s “epicenter” of opioid addiction, involving Purdue Pharma, the Food and Drug Administration, the United States Department of Justice, and the affected individuals and families. It details the legal case against Purdue Pharma and their development, testing, and marketing of the drug OxyContin.
This sci-fi, psychological thriller offers an interesting premise: technology can now separate your memories within the workplace and outside of work. The series follows Mark, an employee of the technology corporation Lumon Industries, who agrees to be part of what is called the “severance” program, dividing his memories into two parts. But soon, Mark begins to uncover a dangerous conspiracy from both sides.
Netflix’s hit survival thriller from Korea, Squid Game, made waves around the world with its quick rise to fame. The series revolves around a deadly competition orchestrated for the entertainment of the wealthy. It follows the story of Seong Gi-hun, a man drowning in debt who gets invited to join a mysterious tournament for a chance to win 45.6 billion won. However, the whopping prize also meant higher stakes, as the challenges eliminate the players by killing them off.
The Emmy Awards will be airing on September 12, 8 AM (Philippine time) on NBC and Peacock. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming film Day Shift— an action-comedy that follows Jamie Foxx as a vampire hunter. Also starring Snoop Dogg and Dave Franco, the trailer already braces viewers for a wild ride filled with vampire-slaying mayhem.
Watch the trailer for Day Shift below:
In this film from J.J. Perry, Jamie Foxx plays a hardworking dad who provides for his quick-witted daughter by cleaning pools. But his blue-collar job turns out to be a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires for the International Union of Vampire Hunters.
Day Shift streams on Netflix this August 12. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Netflix is making another attempt to adapt the hit manga and anime series Death Note, this time into a live-action TV show!
This comes with the announcement that the Duffer Brothers, creators of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, will be producing more titles through their new production company Upside Down Pictures. Among their slate of projects in active development is the live-action adaptation of the renowned title from Japan.
This will be Netflix’s second attempt at adapting the series following their highly-criticized 2017 film of the same name directed by Adam Wingard. Considering the success of Stranger Things, this will stir excitement from both fandoms.
Created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows the story of the high school student Light Yagami, who picks up a notebook that could kill people just by writing their names on its pages. Having a strong sense of righteousness, Light uses it to rid the world of criminals while his identity was kept under the name Kira. He soon captures the attention of the world’s greatest detective, a mysterious figure only known as L, who taunts him into a battle of wits where the winner will be the one to uphold their take on justice.
More details about the new Death Note adaptation are yet to be revealed. Upside Down Pictures’slate of projects also includes an adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub‘s The Talisman, a new stage play set within the world and mythology of Stranger Things, and a Stranger Things spin-off series.
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Amid the anticipation for his action film with Ryan Gosling, The Gray Man, actor Chris Evans is set to star in another movie from Netflix alongside A Quiet Place star Emily Blunt.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Evans has been cast in Pain Hustlers, to be directed by Harry Potter director David Yates. Acquired by Netflix at the Cannes this year, Pain Hustlers follows Blunt as a high school dropout who gets a job at a failing pharmaceutical startup in Central Florida. When the business suddenly catapults into high life, the protagonist finds herself in the middle of a dangerous criminal conspiracy. Yates likened the upcoming movie to titles such as The Wolf of Walla Street and The Big Short.
Pain Hustlers is set to start filming this August. Meanwhile, Evans’ other Netflix film The Gray Man starts streaming this July 22, where he plays a sociopathic rogue operative from the CIA who would stop at nothing to take down Gosling’s Court Gentry. Stream it exclusively on Netflix.
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— Homestream images from Chris Evans on Instagram and ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ trailer.
After releasing the explosive and emotional last two episodes of Stranger Things 4 last Friday, the writers of the hit Netflix series have revealed to fans some of the unscripted moments from this season.
Through their Twitter account, the writers shared three scenes where the cast members improvised. Check them out below (Spoilers Alert!):
— stranger writers (@strangerwriters) July 2, 2022
Viewers were quick to get attached to the new character, Eddie Munson, the misunderstood leader of the Hellfire Club. This made his demise even more painful to watch, with Dustin listening to his last words about finally getting that diploma. According to the Stranger Things writers, that last phrase “I love you, man” was actually improvised by actor Joseph Quinn.
— stranger writers (@strangerwriters) July 2, 2022
Another emotional scene from the finale was Lucas holding Max’s dying body after suffering from Vecna’s curse. The writers revealed that the elder Sinclair’s desperate plea “Erica, help” was actually improvised by actor Caleb McLaughlin.
— stranger writers (@strangerwriters) July 2, 2022
Finally, the writers also shared that the kiss between Joyce and Hopper was not part of the script, and was only added in by stars David Harbour and Winona Ryder during filming.
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things 4 follows Eleven and the gang as they battle another threat from the Upside Down– Vecna. This monster uses its victims’ dark past to kill them for a sinister purpose that could endanger everyone in Hawkins.
From the Stranger Things producer 21 Laps and episode director Shawn Levy comes a new time travel series The Moon Represents My Heart, The Hollywood Reporterreveals.
The Netflix miniseries starring Eternals actress Gemma Chan will be based on Pim Wangtechawat’s upcoming debut novel of the same name. It will tell the story of a British-Chinese family that has the power to time travel. After the parents vanish, the daughter and son set off on a journey across time to look for them. More details about the project are yet to be revealed.
Under his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, Shawn Levy has produced a myriad of films including Free Guy, The Adam Project, Real Steel, and the Night at The Museum franchise. One of 21 Laps’ most popular titles today is the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, which has just released the final two episodes of its fourth season.
Are you ready for the finale of Stranger Things 4? The second volume of season 4 of the hit series is set for release later today, and if you need some refresher on the events of Volume 1, Netflix has you covered!
Hours before the release of Stranger Things 4, Volume 2, Netflix has dropped a recap video explaining the events so far from the show’s different settings– California, Russia, Dr. Brenner’s underground bunker, Hawkins, and of course, the Upside Down.
Watch the recap video below:
At the end of Volume 1, it was revealed that the season’s big villain Vecna is actually 001 from Eleven’s past. Just as Eleven recovers her memories of that first fight with him at Hawkins Lab, her friends’ escape from the Upside Down is also halted with Nancy being caught under Vecna’s curse.
Stranger Things is created by the Duffer Brothers. Its lineup of stars includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Natalie Dyer, Maya Hawke, and Charles Heaton. Also added to the cast this season were Jamie Campbell Bower, Joseph Quinn, and Eduardo Franco.
Stranger Things 4, Volume 2, comprised of two episodes, will be available for streaming on Netflix today, July 1, at 3 PM Philippine time.
Streaming giant Netflix has released the pilot episode for the new K-drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. A show revolving around an autistic lawyer, making it a court drama equivalent to the hit series The Good Doctor.
The series follows Woo Young-woo, a young autistic woman who just got into a respected law firm. Due to her peculiarities, she is quickly met with skepticism, with the people around her doubting if she could really work as a lawyer. But despite their prejudgments, Attorney Woo would exhibit brilliance in the courtroom as she defends her clients and upholds justice.
Created by Yoo In-sik of Vagabond and Moon Ji-won of Innocent Witness, this new K-drama stars Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, and Kang Ki-young. New episodes will be released weekly, every Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a total of 16 episodes for its first season.
If you enjoy courtroom dramas or heartfelt shows that feature characters on the autism spectrum, then ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo‘ is definitely worth checking out. Stream it now on Netflix.
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 July!
Claire and Aidan have made the pact to break up before college. During their final date, the soon-to-be-exes retrace their history together, making them question if they should continue what they have or just forget the past.
Starring Lana Condor and Zoe Colletti, this new show follows a girl who tries to become more adventurous before graduating from high school, but is instead turned into a ghost.
Years after the Umbrella Corporation unleashed the T-Virus to the world, causing the zombie apocalypse, Jade Wesker tries to get back on the people responsible for the end of the world.
CIA operative Court Gentry, a former agency-sanctioned mercenary, is now being hunted by the psychopathic assassin Lloyd Hansen, who will stop at nothing to take him out.
An aspiring musician and a soon-to-be marine agree to marry solely for military benefits, but when tragedy strikes, their pretend relationship slowly turns into reality.