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 May 30 to June 5, 2022!
This Filipino series follows two siblings who just moved into a remote town, where they must choose between helping others or pursuing their own agendas.
An Army captain must utilize her years of military expertise when a coordinated attack threatens the remote missile interceptor station she is in command of.
Professor Albus Dumbledore tasks magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead a team of wizards and witches in their next battle against Gellert Grindelwald and his legion of followers.
Starring James McAvoy, this film follows a father whose 7-year-old son disappears. Feeling the guilt of having neglected his child, he does everything to find him, discovering impulses in himself he was unaware of.
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Physical, Season 2 (Series)
This comedy series returns for another season. After Sheila launches her first successful fitness video, she is faced with more challenges including new rivals, love interests, shocking secrets, and more.
In this mystery romance K-drama, a coldhearted lawyer motivated by ambitions suddenly falls from grace, and only one man puts his trust in her sparking an unexpected romance.
Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action dramas to new seasons of existing series, there are many to look forward to this June on the streaming platform.
My Son
Premieres June 4
Written and directed by Christian Carion, it is an English-language remake of his 2017 French film Mon garçon. It follows Edmond Murray who receives a call from his ex-wife, in tears, bearing news that their seven-year-old son has gone missing from a campsite. Soon, it becomes clear that their child has been kidnapped and the parents give way to despair. It stars Marc Butan, Christian Carion, Brahim Chiou, Laure Irrman, Vincent Maraval, and Rebecca O’Brien.
Irma Vep
Premieres June 7
Directed by René Vidal, it centers on Mira who is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup. She comes to France to star as Irma Vep, a remake of the French silent film classic “Les Vampires.” It stars Alicia Vikander, Byron Bowers, and Tom Sturridge.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Premieres June 11
Directed by Patrick Hughes, it is a sequel to the 2017 film The Hitman’s Bodyguard. In the film, suspended bodyguard Michael Bryce must once again team up with hitman Darius Kincaid and his wife to stop madman from launching a terror attack on Europe. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Frank Grillo, Richard E. Grant, Antonio Banderas, and Morgan Freeman.
Stillwater
Premieres June 18
Written and directed by Tom McCarthy, the film follows an unemployed oil-rig worker from Oklahoma who sets out with a French woman to prove his convicted daughter’s innocence. It stars Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, and Abigail Breslin.
Old
Premieres June 25
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, it is based on the French-language Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters. The film follows a group of people who find themselves aging rapidly on a secluded beach. It stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, and more.
Westworld 4
Premieres June 27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0MwZPWKD4
The fourth season of Westworld, it is described as a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth. It stars Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, and more.
Sports anime may be a niche genre, but titles from this part of the genre spectrum could really stir one’s emotions and motivation. After all, sports are surrounded by stories of perseverance, teamwork, and confidence in one’s own skills– attributes that we long for not only in sports, but in many aspects of our lives.
If you’re on the lookout for anime series that will inspire you through its characters that never give up, we’ve got the list for you! Below are some sports anime series that are packed with tales of friendship, competitive rivalries, and players who push themselves to the limit!
Haikyu!!
Despite his small stature, Shoyo Hinata is determined to become a volleyball player and joins the volleyball team of Karasuno High. Here, he gets teamed up with the prodigy setter Tobio Kageyama, who he considers a rival. Despite their differences, Shoyo and Kageyama would soon become a promising duo that could help Karasuno redeem its reputation as a powerhouse school for aspiring volleyball players.
Taiga Kagami is a promising new player for the Seirin High basketball team who aims to take his school to the top. But to do so, Kagami must take on the most talented players that were once part of a single team dubbed as the Generation of Miracles. Little did Taiga know, Kuroko– his team member who appears to have no talent in basketball, is actually a former member of the Generation of Miracles, and his sheer lack of presence in court becomes a total gamechanger for Seirin.
Photo: Kuroko’s Basketball on Netflix
Yuri!!! on Ice
Yuri!! on Ice is an anime about figure skating that also doubles as a romantic BL series. It tells the story of figure skater Yuri Katsuki who strays away from his career after losing at the Grand Prix Final. While doing the advanced skating routine of his idol, the Russian figure skating champion Victor Nikiforov, Yuri is recorded on video and the clip is uploaded on the internet. This catches Victor’s attention who travels to Yuri’s hometown to help him get back on track. By doing so, romance also buds between the two skaters.
Hajime no Ippo is a Japanese boxing anime that follows the many ups and downs of the boxing career of Makunouchi Ippo. A constant victim of bullying, Ippo gets saved by the boxer Takamura Mamoru after his classmates brutally beat him up. As Ippo recovers at Mamoru’s gym, he is amazed by its atmosphere, and soon asks Mamoru to train him to become a boxer– a journey that will test his limits and take him places.
Photo: Crunchyroll website
Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk is a basketball anime that has become a classic and is soon to have a new movie after two decades since its last episode aired. It follows the high school delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi who joins his school’s basketball team hoping to get the attention of his crush, Haruko, who loves the sport. As part of the Shohoku High School team, Sakuragi also forms a rivalry with the rookie superstar Kaeda Rukawa.
Photo: Netflix
Free!
Free! follows the four friends Haruka, Rin, Nagisa, and Makoto, who won a swimming relay race shortly before their graduation from elementary school. Years later, they reunite as high school students, but Rin is only intent on proving that he’s a better swimmer than Haruka. The three friends then decide to form the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, recruiting a former track team member named Rei.
This anime follows the powerful friendship and partnership of the two boys Makoto and Yutaka, nicknamed Smile and Peco. While Peco is filled with confidence and aspirations to become the best table tennis player in the world, Smile shows little ambition. But their mutual love for ping pong drives them to continue persevering while having each other’s back.
The Prince of Tennis
This anime that aired in the early 2000s tells the story of the 12-year-old tennis prodigy Ryoma Echizen. After joining the Seishun Boys’ Tennis Team, Ryoma and his newfound teammates will have to face a plethora of strong schools as they aim to be champions at the National Tournament.
Photo: Crunchyroll website
Big Windup
In this anime series that features baseball, a young pitcher rises from the ashes of defeats and shame. Ren Mihashi has been blamed by his baseball middle school team after suffering from a series of losses, causing Ren to have low self-esteem and transfer to another school. In his new school, a baseball team is being formed, and despite the fear, Ren pushes himself to join as their Ace Pitcher.
Yowamushi Pedal
Yowamushi Pedal follows a cheerful otaku who is about to join his new school’s anime club. But upon learning that the club has been disbanded, Onoda makes it his mission to revive it by finding new members. During this quest, he meets the determined cyclist Shunsuke Imaizumi who challenges him to a bicycle race. If Onoda wins, Imaizumi will join the anime club, but the challenge will kick off Onoda’s dive into the world of bicycle racing.
Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this May on the streaming platform.
The Staircase
Premieres May 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftAFQflBy8
Created and written by Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn, it is base on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. It follows a writer convicted of murdering his wife, who was found dead at the bottom of their staircase in their home. It stars Colin Firth and Toni Colette.
The Forever Purge
Premieres May 7
Directed by Everardo Valerio Gout, it is the fifth film in the Purge franchise and a sequel to The Purge: Election Year. It follows a group of people who attempt to escape the United States after an insurrectionist movement continues committing crimes and murders nationwide after the Purge’s ending. It stars Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, and more.
Needle in a Timestack
Premieres May 14
Written and directed by John Ridley, it is based on the short story of the same name by Robert Silverberg. It follows Nick and Janine who live in bliss until her ex warps in time to tear them apart by using Nick’s old girlfriend. As Nick’s memories and reality disappear, he must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. It stars Leslie Odom Jr., Freida Pinto, Cynthia Ervivo, Orlando Bloom, and Jadyn Wong.
A Quiet Place Part II
Premieres May 28
Written, produced and directed by John Krasinski, it is a sequel to 2018’s A Quiet Place, following the family from the first film as they continue to navigate and survive in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by blind aliens with an acute sense of hearing. It stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cillian Murphy, and Djimon Hounsou.
The Time Traveler’s Wife
Premieres in May
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thabdKZNOQw
Directed by David Nutter, it is a TV series based on the novel of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger. It follows Henry, a man who has a genetic disorder that makes him travel time unpredictably, and Claire, his wife who has to cope with his frequent absences. It stars Theo James and Rose Leslie.
Thriller movies can utilize many tools to thrill viewers, such as terrifying antagonists, heart-stopping chase scenes, and fast-paced action sequences. And then there’s the psychological thriller genre, which is packed with movies that might use the same plot devices, but are mainly targeting the minds of the audiences often by using unhinged and disturbed protagonists, and building up paranoia and unrest before an often unexpected climax.
If you enjoy disturbing yourself with secondhand anxiety through cinema, here’s a roundup of psychological thriller movies you might want to watch on your next movie night.
Get Out
Jordan Peele’s thriller-slash-commentary film begins with Chris, a young black man, who goes on a weekend getaway to meet his white girlfriend’s parents. While he feels uneasy that her parents don’t know about their interracial relationship, Chris would soon learn that there’s so much more he needs to be worried about, like surviving.
The Lighthouse
Director Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers who are trying to keep their sanity while being stuck on a remote New England island in the 1890s.
After being invited to a dinner party by his ex-wife Eden and her new husband David, Will revisits his old home with his girlfriend Kira. But as the night progresses, Will gets the feeling that Eden and David are planning something sinister for all of the guests.
Parasite
In the Academy Award-winning film Parasite by Bong Joon-ho, a poor family slowly infiltrates a rich family’s home through a series of clever deceptions. But as more secrets unravel, they will soon find themselves facing unexpected consequences.
In 1954, US Marshall Teddy Daniels and his partner take a trip to Ashecliffe Hospital, an institution for the criminally insane located on a remote island, to investigate the escape of a murderer. But as he gets deeper into the case, a shocking conspiracy unfolds.
In Memento, a man named Leonard tries to track down the criminal who raped and murdered his wife to finally take his revenge. But this becomes more challenging due to the fact that he suffers from a rare type of memory loss. While he recalls details of his life before the accident, he loses his new memories every fifteen minutes.
The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs is the acclaimed thriller that brought Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter to the big screen. It follows Clarice Starling, FBI’s top student, who interviews the notorious Lecter for his background in psychology and experience in psychopathy in the hopes that it could help her track down a dangerous serial killer on the loose.
Gone Girl
New York-based writer Nick Dunne seems to have the perfect marriage with his wife Amy. But on their fifth anniversary, Amy goes missing. With the public pressure and media frenzy pointing their fingers at Nick, the man’s innocence and the truth behind their marriage are slowly unraveled.
The famous Batman villain’s solo film received high acclaim for its grounded story that veered away from the superhero genre. Joaquin Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who suffers from a disorder that causes him to laugh uncontrollably. As society continues to neglect and degrade him, Arthur soon descends into madness.
Jacob’s Ladder tells the story of Jacob Singer, a postal worker who still struggles to get past his PTSD after being part of the bloody war in Vietnam. During a trip on the subway, Jacob sees a tentacle from under one of the seats and he is soon plagued with visions of nightmarish creatures. Is this all in his head, or is there something more sinister at play here?
The Warner Bros. Pictures global blockbuster, Matt Reeves’The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne premieres Monday, April 18 first on HBO GO.
Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) and Batman (Robert Pattinson) in The Batman
Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies – Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) – amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens.
When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler (Paul Dano). As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
Starring alongside Pattinson (Tenet, The Lighthouse) as Gotham’s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz (Big Little Lies, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano (Love & Mercy, 12 Years a Slave) as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright (No Time to Die, Westworld) as the GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro (the Transformers films, The Plot Against America) as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard (The Magnificent Seven, Interrogation) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Jayme Lawson (Farewell Amor) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the Planet of the Apes films, Black Panther) as Alfred; and Colin Farrell (The Gentlemen, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) as Oz, aka The Penguin.
Reeves (The Planet of the Apes franchise) directed from a screenplay by himself and Peter Craig, based on characters from DC. Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. Dylan Clark (the Planet of the Apes films) and Reeves produced the film, with Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada, Chantal Nong Vo and Simon Emanuel serving as executive producers.
The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team included Academy Award®-winning director of photography Greig Fraser (Dune, Lion); Reeves’ Planet of the Apes production designer, James Chinlund, and editor, William Hoy; editor Tyler Nelson (Rememory); and Oscar®-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (1917, Little Women, Anna Karenina). The music is by Academy Award -winning composer Michael Giacchino (the current Spider-Man, Jurassic World, Star Wars films, Up).
Filipinos can stream or download The Batman from April 18 first on HBO GO. Also enjoy other Batman films including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight, as well as Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
Last weekend, Forecasting Love and Weather wrapped up, leaving us with memories of kilig, frustrations, heartbreaks, and inspiring moments involving the life of weather forecasters. Despite giving us sixteen episodes, we still can’t help but feel that we need to see more of its main stars Song Kang and Park Min-young, and even Yura and Yoon Park! If you’re like us who can’t wait to see them on the screen again, why not join us as we take a look back at the shows that these actors have appeared in in the past!
Nevertheless pairs up Song Kang with Han So-hee. It follows Yoo Na-bi, a student at Hongseo University’s Sculpture Department whose bitter experience in love has made her vow not to fall in love again. This vow is challenged, however, when she meets Park Jae-eon, a charming guy who likes to flirt but only sees romantic relationships as a bother.
Park Min-young and Park Seo-jun lead the cast of the romantic comedy ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?‘. The smart, rich, and handsome Lee Young-joon serves as the vice president of a large company. His secretary, Kim Mi-so, has been with him for years but when she suddenly decides to quit, Young-joon realizes how big her role is in his life and does everything to keep her by his side.
Starring Song Kang, Kim So-hyun, and Jong Ga-ram, Love Alarm‘s romantic story is propelled by the eponymous app that notifies people if someone within 10 meters has romantic feelings for them. Kim Jojo is a high school student who has to deal with a lot of hardships at a young age, and must navigate her relationships with the Love Alarm app changing the world’s landscape for romance.
Another Park Min-young drama, Her Private Life follows the talented chief curator of Cheum Museum of Art, Sung Deok-mi, who is secretly a fangirl of the Korean boy group White Ocean and its member Cha Sian. When rumors that the two are dating start to spread, Deok-mi fakes a relationship with the new gallery director Ryan Gold to avoid the bullying of Sian’s fans. Real romance soon buds between the two.
Starring Song Kang and Park In-hwan, Navillera is an inspiring tale about a 70-year-old man who just retired from his job and wants to pursue his longtime dream of being a ballet dancer despite his family’s disapproval. In his pursuit of this dream, he meets a young man who also aspires to become a ballet dancer but is hindered by life’s challenges.
Another Park Min-young starrer, this Korean drama follows Hye-Won, a cello player whose trauma from people who hurt her emotionally leads her to move back to her hometown Bookhyun Village. Here, she meets Eun-Seob, a bookshop owner who has a simple and peaceful life. When the two collide, their lives are forever changed.
Song Kang plays a very different role in Sweet Home. The Netflix thriller follows the residents of an apartment complex who are trying to survive amid a mysterious phenomenon where human beings transform and become dangerous creatures that manifest their desires. Song Kang plays Cha Hyun-soo, a survivor who is trying to tame the monster within him.
Before Forecasting Love and Weather, Yoon Park and Yura worked together in Radio Romance as Lee Gang and Jin Tae-ri respectively. It follows Kim So-hyun’s Song Geu Rim, a radio program writer with great passion, but lacks talent in writing. When her radio program is on the verge of cancellation, she gets to work with top actor Ji Su-ho who can’t do anything without a script.
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 April 4 to 10, 2022!
Green Mothers’ Club follows five mothers who became friends after meeting each other at their children’s elementary school. Together, the women navigate their lives with each other’s support, facing both challenges and triumphs.
Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, this film is based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, and his daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo.
This season of the HBO Original comedy series will feature sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson.
A convicted felon who got early parole after serving twelve years in prison vows to give his childhood love, now suffering from cancer, the best year of her life.
Based on the children’s picture book ‘The Princess and the Pony’, this animated series follows the adventures of the fearless Pinecone and her best pal Pony.
Only a few weeks left until the May 2022 Philippine national elections, and efforts to correct history, dismantle historical distortion, and continue building historical integrity have been more vital than ever before.
In the continued pursuit of historical truth and integrity, The Kingmaker, the controversial documentary film by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Lauren Greenfield on the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ widow Imelda Marcos, released its Tagalog-dubbed version last March 30, 2022, on various streaming platforms such as Youtube and Vimeo.
“The project idea came out of the screenings with OFW groups who suggested that a Filipino dubbed version of the film will make it more accessible to more Filipinos,” Active Vista Executive Director Leni Velasco said.
The Tagalized version of The Kingmaker is a collaborative effort of many OFW groups who want to address the massive efforts and tons of money to spread disinformation and muddle accuracy of many historical events perpetrated in these critical times leading up to the elections.
“The Kingmaker is a critical starting point for further discussion and research about Martial Law and the Marcoses. Primers and discussion guides on authoritarianism and disinformation will be made available in martiallaw.ph to help viewers make clearer, better-informed decisions,” DAKILA Education Director Darlene Ramos Gan added.
In partnership with Evergreen Pictures, the production behind The Kingmaker, DAKILA through its Active Vista Center will also integrate subtitles in different Philippine languages into the film. The selected languages available include Tagalog, Cebuano, Bikolano, Ilokano, and Hiligaynon.
According to DAKILA and Active Vista, “We have to be more inclusive now more than ever in advocating human rights and democracy; the people need to hear the truth in their own language.”
Interested audiences may watch the Tagalog-dubbed version of The Kingmaker on bit.ly/KingmakerPH where they can also access a discussion guide and primers to help facilitate meaningful discussions on this film and its topics.
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 K-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 April!
This animated film follows Richard Linklater as a 10-year-old as he recounts nostalgic tales and a fantastical account of a journey to the moon and back.
Based on the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan, this limited series follows a woman’s dilemma when her politician husband becomes the subject of a shocking scandal.
This Breaking Bad spinoff is back for its sixth and final season. As the criminal lawyer’s fate as Jimmy, Saul, and Gene nears its conclusion, Mike, Gus, Nach, and Lalo are locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Based on the bestselling graphic novels from Alice Oseman, this series features the unlikely friendship between the gentle Charlie and rugby-loving Nick which soon blossoms into romance.
From the director of Attack on Titan comes this anime film that is set in Tokyo where mysterious bubbles broke the laws of gravity. When a young man plummets into a gravity-bending sea, he is saved by a girl with powers, not knowing that their encounter is fated to change the world.
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