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Ito ang Homecourt Mo! ESPN on Disney+ Brings NBA, UFC and More to Filipino Sports Fans

Filipino sports fans now have another reason to keep Disney+ on the home screen.

ESPN on Disney+ is officially available in the Philippines, bringing a wide range of live sports, replays, studio programs, documentaries, and original content to subscribers through a dedicated ESPN hub inside the new Disney+ app.

The launch also comes with a fitting rallying cry for local fans: Ito ang Homecourt Mo!

It is a campaign built around something Filipinos know well: showing up for the big game, staying glued to every crucial possession, arguing over predictions, and celebrating the moments that become instant conversation starters.

With ESPN now part of the Disney+ experience, those moments have a new home.

A New Home for Live Sports on Disney+

Through the ESPN navigation tab, subscribers can access sports programming led by ESPN’s coverage, commentary, analysis, and studio production.

The line-up stretches across basketball, mixed martial arts, motorsports, college sports, documentaries, and more, while still sitting alongside Disney+‘s entertainment library from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu, and other brands.

The Philippines is an incredibly important sports market in Asia Pacific, with a deep-rooted passion for basketball and combat sports and a fan base that brings tremendous energy to the region’s sports culture,” said Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Head of ESPN, Asia Pacific.

As we continue to expand ESPN’s presence across Asia Pacific, the Philippines plays a key role in that growth. Bringing ESPN to Disney+ allows us to build on that passion, connecting Filipino fans with more of the sports, athletes and stories they love, while strengthening ESPN’s position as a leading sports destination across the region.

For local viewers, the appeal is immediate. Basketball remains deeply woven into Filipino culture, while UFC and other combat sports continue to command a loyal following. Putting both under one streaming roof gives fans a more convenient way to follow major events without leaving the Disney+ app.

NBA Games Take Center Court

Naturally, the NBA is one of the biggest draws.

ESPN on Disney+ will feature marquee matchups during NBA Tip-Off Week, beginning on October 22 with the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on the Miami Heat. The Golden State Warriors will then face the Los Angeles Lakers.

The following day, October 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to meet the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder go up against the Denver Nuggets.

Across the season, subscribers can also follow live games featuring popular teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics.

Christmas Day should be another major date on the calendar, with all Christmas Day games set to be available. The schedule includes the San Antonio Spurs versus the New York Knicks, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The postseason will also be represented, with playoff coverage from the First Round through the Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals. The Western Conference Finals will stream live on Disney+, while the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals will be available on demand.

And for fans who want more than the games themselves, ESPN on Disney+ will also carry NBA studio shows and NBA-produced programming such as NBA Tip-Off, Inside the NBA, NBA Countdown, NBA Today, and NBA Action.

UFC Action Joins the Line-Up

For fight fans, the arrival of UFC programming gives the service an equally compelling second pillar.

ESPN and UFC are bringing live numbered events, UFC Fight Nights, classic bouts, curated fight libraries, and behind-the-scenes programming to subscribers in the Philippines.

The action is scheduled to begin with UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, featuring two expected world title bouts.

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to face undefeated No. 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev, while UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is expected to defend his title against former champion and No. 1-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili.

Beyond the marquee fights, subscribers can watch programs including UFC Countdown, UFC Connected, UFC Main Event, UFC Fight Flashback, UFC Reloaded, and ROAD TO UFC.

The latter is especially relevant to the region, giving top professional MMA prospects from Asia-Pacific a direct pathway toward competing in UFC.

Formula E, March Madness, NBL and More

The sports offering goes well beyond basketball and MMA.

ESPN on Disney+ will also feature the Formula E 2026/27 season, including practice sessions, qualifying, and main races across 21 rounds in 13 host cities.

College sports fans can look forward to NCAA events, including March Madness, while followers of Australia’s National Basketball League will have access to live games across the regular season and championship series.

There is also plenty for viewers who prefer sports storytelling over live competition.

ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 documentaries remain part of the Disney+ line-up, alongside studio shows such as ESPN FCand Pardon the Interruption.

That combination gives the ESPN hub a broader identity. It is not simply a place to watch the final score unfold, but also a destination for analysis, personalities, history, and the stories behind the athletes.

Sports and Entertainment in One App

We’re thrilled ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming for subscribers in the Philippines, bringing live sports, studio shows, documentaries, original programming and more to fans in one dedicated destination,” said Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager, Emerging Southeast Asia, The Walt Disney Company.

ESPN on Disney+ gives fans a new home ground for sports entertainment, with adrenaline-pumping action that is the perfect match-up with Disney+ must-stream shows and movies. With our new brand campaign, Ito ang Homecourt Mo!, we are celebrating the passion fans in the Philippines bring to every game, screen and shared conversation — all on one platform together like only Disney+ can do.

That mix is likely to be one of the platform’s biggest selling points.

One night can be reserved for an NBA matchup or UFC card. The next can be spent catching up on a Korean Original, Marvel series, animated favorite, or documentary.

For households with very different viewing habits, that makes Disney+ a more versatile entertainment option.

What’s Next on Disney+

Outside sports, subscribers in the Philippines can also look forward to upcoming Asian original content such as the Korean titles The Remarried Empress and Portraits of Delusion.

Disney+ will continue to offer entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Hulu, giving viewers a broad mix of sports, movies, series, factual programming, and originals in one place.

Fans can also follow highlights, updates, and key ESPN moments through Disney+ Philippines’ social media channels throughout the season.

For now, though, the message is simple.

Whether you are tracking every NBA possession, counting down to the next UFC card, following a Formula E race weekend, or settling in for March Madness, ESPN on Disney+ wants to be the screen you turn to first.

Ito ang Homecourt Mo!

Subscribers can access ESPN on Disney+ through the ESPN navigation tab on the new Disney+ app.

October 20, 2026
Disney+ Review: In Search of Meaning in the First Four Episodes of ‘VisionQuest’

After an oversaturation of comic book movies and shows, Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that a truly great superhero story must focus on the human element of it. The spectacle helps, certainly, but deep down, we look for a hero we can relate to, and their issues have to resonate with our own.

Interestingly, Disney+’s latest series, VisionQuest, finds an alternate route to connecting with its audience. Following the events of WandaVision, we find Vision (Paul Bettany) living disguised as a human, struggling to discover who he is. When we last saw White Vision, SWORD had rebuilt him as a weapon to kill Wanda Maximoff, until her version of Vision imbued him with the same persona. He has all of Vision’s memories but none of his emotions or actual experience. He’s a machine trying to understand his purpose. What is he to do with all these memories, and how does he rationalize his existence?

Paul Bettany in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

But things go sideways when an unknown client hired The Paladin (Todd Stashwick) to capture Vision. To gain the upper hand, The Paladin makes a god for Thomas Shepherd (Ruaridh Mollica), carrying all of Tommy Maximoff’s memories and persona inside of him. Forced out of hiding, Vision feels compelled to rescue Thomas, a choice that ultimately forces Vision toward an identity forged through action rather than mere observation.

Paul Bettany in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

The show presents a fascinating dilemma as it explores what defines humanity. Having formed a bond with the original Vision, the audience instinctively has a connection with the original Vision, and we are immediately hoping that this new iteration of him will find his own identity soon. Watching a “person” piece himself together makes for compelling viewing and it’s quite an enjoyable ride. Do our emotions define us? Our experiences? Our memories? These are asked and are somehow argued throughout the first four episodes of the show and it’s quite enjoyable.

A scene from VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

Parallel to Vision’s journey is Thomas’s own crisis of identity as he carries the memories of both Thomas Shepherd and Tommy Maximoff, he is riddled with the need to be anybody else because he isn’t sure who he is. As an orphan turned a con man, with his pickpocket friend Lisa (Lauren Morais), preferring to be anybody else rather than try to figure out if he is crazy or not.

The collision of these two characters surprisingly forms the emotional strength of the series, and the story truly takes off the moment they finally meet.

(L – R) Orla Brady, James D’Arcy, Johnathan Sayer, and Henry Lewis in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

Rounding out the cast are the AIs Vision has created within his mindscape: copies of code from various AIs used in the MCU mainstays including Jarvis (James D’Arcy), Friday (Orla Brady), Edith (Emily Hampshire), Dum-e and U (Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer), and Ultron (James Spader). Each with their own unique personalities, helping Vision along to finding what it means to be human and to reconcile his existence with Wanda’s version of his memories and his own rebuilt body as a weapon. There’s also a lovely supporting turn by Diane Morgan as The Paladin’s tech-genius assistant.

James Spader in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

By the third episode, another antagonist emerges: Butcherbird, a mercenary whose own goals run separate from that of Vision’s, but their paths will cross and it expands the questions about technology’s own relationship with humans.

(L – R) Paul Bettany and Ruaridh Mollica in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

There are just enough superheroics to keep this rooted in the comic book genre with funny quips and puns and enough light-hearted moments to keep it friendly. Yet the story remains firmly centered in the existential, grounded by the relationship between Vision and Thomas, as well as Vision and Ultron. One brings him closer to humanity through the possibility of affection, while the other brings him closer to humanity by embracing chaos. Interestingly enough, it’s these two aspects Vision needs to embrace if he wants to fully understand humanity and it’s fascinating to watch as it unfolds.

(L – R) James Spader and Paul Bettany in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

These first four episodes deliver a strong start, promising a lot of good storytelling threads that keep the show emotionally strong and intellectually ambitious without becoming overly lofty. Above all, the series retains enough charm and humor to keep it from spiraling out of mainstream appeal.

It is a promising start to a show I’m interested to finish and catch more of it as as the rest of the season unfolds.

My Rating: 4.5 Stars

Be sure to check out the first four episodes of VisionQuest, now streaming on Disney+.

October 15, 2026
Disney+ Is Now the Official Home of UFC in the Philippines

Filipino fight fans now have a new destination for UFC action.

Disney+ is officially the home of UFC in the Philippines, giving local viewers access to live events from one of the biggest mixed martial arts organizations in the world.

Kicking things off is UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: ALLEN vs. DUNCAN, streaming live from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The prelims begin at 5:00 AM PHT, followed by the main card at 8:00 AM PHT.

At the center of the event is a high-stakes middleweight clash between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan, two fighters entering the Octagon with plenty to prove.

Brendan Allen Looks to Move Closer to UFC Gold

For Brendan Allen, the mission is clear.

The seasoned middleweight contender enters another main event with his eyes firmly fixed on the championship picture. Already battle-tested against some of the division’s toughest competitors, Allen knows that an impressive victory could strengthen his case for a future title opportunity.

His experience, submission skills, and ability to stay composed in demanding situations have made him one of the middleweight division’s most dangerous names.

Now, with another spotlight moment ahead of him, Allen has the chance to remind fans why he remains firmly in the conversation among the division’s top contenders.

Christian Leroy Duncan Steps Into His Biggest UFC Opportunity Yet

Standing across from Allen is Christian Leroy Duncan, a dynamic middleweight taking on his first UFC main event assignment.

It is easily one of the biggest opportunities of his career.

Duncan has built a reputation around his athleticism, creativity, and confident striking. Against Allen, however, he faces a proven contender with significantly more experience at the highest level.

That contrast makes the matchup particularly intriguing.

For Duncan, a victory over Allen would represent a major breakthrough and could immediately raise his profile within the division. For Allen, it is an opportunity to stop the momentum of a hungry challenger while continuing his push toward UFC gold.

With both men chasing something significant, the stakes could hardly be higher.

Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert Bring the Heat in the Co-Main Event

The action does not stop with the headliner.

In the co-main event, Matheus Camilo takes on Jai Herbert in a lightweight contest that promises intensity from the opening bell.

Camilo has made his intentions perfectly clear with one memorable statement: “I come for violence.”

That aggressive mindset could make for an explosive matchup against Herbert, who is looking to secure back-to-back UFC victories and continue climbing the lightweight ladder.

Herbert brings length, striking experience, and plenty of motivation into the contest. Another victory would give him valuable momentum in one of the UFC’s deepest and most competitive divisions.

Camilo, meanwhile, will be looking to make an unforgettable statement of his own.

Put them together, and the co-main event has all the ingredients for a crowd-pleasing battle.

UFC Action Has a New Home on Disney+

The arrival of UFC on Disney+ gives Filipino fans another major sports offering to watch on the streaming platform.

With live UFC events now available through Disney+ in the Philippines, subscribers can follow marquee matchups, rising contenders, and some of the sport’s biggest moments from one platform.

For the best viewing experience, fans can download the latest Disney+ app through the App Store or Google Play Store.

Those who need help getting started can also watch the official Disney+ guide video or visit the Disney+ Help Center.

Get Ready for Fight Night

With Brendan Allen looking to move closer to a title opportunity, Christian Leroy Duncan stepping into his biggest UFC assignment yet, and Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert preparing for a hard-hitting co-main event, UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan offers plenty for fight fans to look forward to.

And now, with Disney+ becoming the official home of UFC in the Philippines, Filipino audiences have a new way to experience every punch, kick, takedown, and dramatic finish.

October 13, 2026
Disney+ Unveils Special Look at “The Remarried Empress” After Trailer Tops 13 Million Views

Anticipation for The Remarried Empress is reaching new heights.

With just over a month to go before the highly awaited Korean series arrives on Disney+, its latest official trailer has already amassed more than 13 million views across YouTube and social media platforms within its first 48 hours.

To celebrate the impressive milestone, Disney+ Philippines is giving fans an even closer look at the Eastern Empire with an all-new special look featurette premiering exclusively on the streaming platform later today.

A Closer Look at the Stars and Story

Set to premiere on Disney+ at 3:00 PM Philippine Time, the featurette includes never-before-seen footage and fresh interviews with stars Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young.

The cast opens up about what first attracted them to The Remarried Empress and how they approached bringing the webtoon’s widely known characters to life on screen.

Behind the scenes, series director Cho Suwon, screenwriter Yeoh Geena, and members of the production team also offer viewers a fascinating glimpse at the series’ elaborate sets and costumes.

Among the production’s biggest challenges was finding locations that could capture the grandeur of the beloved source material. According to the team, 16 real-world castles across France, Germany, and the Czech Republic were scouted in search of a setting that could convincingly reflect the majesty of the original webtoon.

A Disney+ First for a Korean Original

The featurette also marks a notable milestone for Disney+.

Its release will be the first time a Korean Original has premiered a special look exclusively on the platform, highlighting the strong interest surrounding The Remarried Empress ahead of its November 4 debut.

And that excitement comes with good reason.

Based on the hit NAVER WEBTOON of the same name, which has accumulated close to three billion views to date, The Remarried Empress brings its sweeping tale of romance, betrayal, ambition, and power to live action.

Love, Power, and a Royal Marriage in Crisis

At the heart of the story is Empress Navier, a beloved ruler whose marriage to Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire begins to unravel.

As tensions rise throughout the kingdom, Sovieshu falls in love with a runaway slave and becomes determined to win her heart. Refusing to sacrifice her dignity, Navier agrees to the emperor’s request under one extraordinary condition: she must be allowed to remarry Heinrey, the rival Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom.

What follows is a dramatic story of love, desire, regret, and political intrigue, with the fate of an empire hanging in the balance as Navier fights to reclaim her power.

When Does The Remarried Empress Premiere?

The Remarried Empress premieres November 4 exclusively on Disney+ Philippines with its first four episodes.

Following the premiere, two new episodes will be released every Wednesday until the series finale on November 25.

Fans can catch the The Remarried Empress special look later today on Disney+ Philippines, then stream the first four episodes beginning November 4.

September 24, 2026
‘The Kardashians’ Season 8 Premieres October 8 on Disney+ Philippines

The Kardashian-Jenner family is entering another era, and this time, change appears to be the main character.

Disney+ has released the official trailer and key art for Season 8 of The Kardashians, offering a glimpse at what is next for Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner.

The new season premieres Thursday, October 8, on Disney+ Philippines. Seasons 1 to 7 are currently available to stream on the platform.

A Season Built Around Change

After years of major career moves, headline-making relationships, and family milestones, Season 8 shifts the focus toward what happens when the Kardashian-Jenners begin asking what comes next.

This time around, love, reinvention, healing, and independence take center stage.

The new episodes will follow the family as they continue growing their businesses while navigating changes in their personal lives. Unexpected sparks and new relationships enter the picture, but so do old wounds, difficult conversations, and moments of reflection.

For a family whose lives have long unfolded in public, the latest season appears set to explore a more personal kind of transformation.

Love Takes Different Forms in Season 8

Romantic relationships may grab attention, but The Kardashians Season 8 is also putting the spotlight on love in a wider sense.

That includes family bonds, self-love, personal growth, and the freedom to redefine what happiness looks like.

As Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie move through different stages of their lives, the season will examine how each of them responds to change while remaining closely connected as a family.

The result looks to be a mix of familiar Kardashian-Jenner glamour and more introspective moments as they embrace a fresh chapter.

The Kardashian-Jenners Continue to Evolve

Over the years, viewers have watched the family expand businesses, build brands, raise families, and navigate some of their most personal experiences in front of the camera.

Season 8 continues that story while placing greater emphasis on reinvention.

Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, and Kris are each entering different phases of their careers and personal lives, giving the new season plenty of room to explore shifting priorities and changing relationships.

And while the family has never been short on major moments, the latest trailer suggests that some of the season’s most compelling scenes may come from quieter realizations about identity, independence, and connection.

Who Stars in The Kardashians Season 8?

The Kardashians stars Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner.

Behind the scenes, Fulwell Entertainment partner Ben Winston serves as executive producer alongside Danielle King, Emma Conway, Elizabeth Jones, and Erin Foye.

Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner also serve as executive producers.

When Does The Kardashians Season 8 Premiere?

The Kardashians Season 8 premieres Thursday, October 8, on Disney+ Philippines.

Viewers who want to revisit earlier family dramas, milestones, and unforgettable moments can stream Seasons 1 to 7 now on Disney+.

With relationships changing, personal priorities shifting, and a new chapter beginning, Season 8 is shaping up to be another revealing look at how one of pop culture’s most recognizable families continues to evolve.

September 18, 2026
Max Verstappen Takes on 100 Drivers in Disney+ Live Racing Event “Max vs 100”

What happens when one of the fastest drivers in the world is placed behind 100 competitors and told to catch them all?

Disney+ is about to find out.

The streaming platform has announced “Max vs 100,” a one-of-a-kind live motorsport event created with Red Bull, featuring four-time Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen in a massive karting challenge at Silverstone.

Streaming live on Disney+ Philippines at 12:00 AM on September 17, the event will put Verstappen at the back of a 101-kart grid with a simple but formidable mission: overtake every driver ahead of him.

Max Verstappen Takes on a Massive Karting Grid

Set at Silverstone, one of motorsport’s most famous circuits, “Max vs 100” brings together 101 karts for one of the biggest kart races of its kind.

Verstappen will have to work his way through a field filled with athletes, streamers, gaming personalities, social media creators, media figures, fans, and surprise guests from around the world.

Rather than following a traditional racing format, the event blends elite motorsport with entertainment and technology, creating a challenge where the advantage is firmly with the pack.

The question at the heart of it all is simple: Can 100 drivers stop Max Verstappen?

A Return to Where It All Started

For Verstappen, the race also marks a return to the discipline that helped shape his career.

Before Formula 1® titles, record-breaking performances, and international fame, Verstappen spent years honing his skills in karting. It was there that he learned the fundamentals of racing, from race starts and defensive driving to overtaking and managing grip.

In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking, Verstappen said.

Of course, I spent a long period of my life go-karting, so it’s always nice to return. It’s about understanding the grip of the go-kart. I’ve done so many years in go-karting that you quite naturally get back into things.

The setup of “Max vs 100” also mirrors a challenge familiar from his early racing days: starting from behind and fighting through the field.

This time, however, the scale is dramatically bigger.

Who Will Race Against Max Verstappen?

The 100 drivers standing between Verstappen and the front of the grid will come from different areas of sports, gaming, entertainment, and online culture.

Among the Red Bull athletes joining the race are ultrarunner Arda Saatçi, basketball shooting specialist Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews, and freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones.

Also joining the grid are Red Bull streamers TheGrefg, Caedrel, and TheDonato, along with content creators, personalities, and fans invited from different parts of the world.

With such a varied field, the race promises plenty of unpredictable moments as competitors attempt to stay ahead of one of motorsport’s most accomplished drivers.

Mo Gilligan Leads the Live Coverage

Triple BAFTA-winning British comedian Mo Gilligan will front the live broadcast as part of a wider presenting team.

Gilligan will bring his trademark humor and energy to the event while the broadcast team delivers race commentary, analysis, and updates throughout the challenge.

I’m absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with Disney on this hugely ambitious project. Gilligan said.

Max Verstappen, 100 drivers and one massive race – this show is going to be truly spectacular. It’s fast, unpredictable and, above all, a lot of fun. Somehow, I’ve got the best seat in the house, and I can’t wait to take everyone watching on Disney+ along for the ride.

Silverstone Gets a Special Karting Setup

To accommodate the unusually large field, the circuit has been specially designed for the event by David Terrien, the race director, French racing driver, renowned kart designer, and youth karting world champion.

The layout has been built to allow all 101 karts to compete at the same time, creating a racing environment specifically suited to the ambitious concept.

Beyond the action on track, “Max vs 100” will also experiment with how viewers experience motorsport at home.

The broadcast will feature game-inspired graphics, cinematic drone footage, live race data, and on-screen insightsdesigned to help audiences follow Verstappen’s progress through the field.

Adding another layer of unpredictability, Verstappen will also be able to communicate directly with his competitors during the race.

That feature could give viewers a rare look at the conversations, reactions, and split-second decisions taking place while the competition unfolds.

Disney+ Expands Its Live Sports Entertainment Offering

Sean Doyle, Vice President, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, said the idea immediately stood out because of its unusual premise.

The moment we heard the idea for ‘Max vs 100’, we knew it was something really special, Doyle said.

Taking one of the greatest racing drivers in the world and asking him to overtake 100 drivers is the kind of challenge you can’t help but want to see play out.

He added that the collaboration with Red Bull reflects Disney+’s continuing push into live and sports entertainment.

Working with Red Bull, we’ve created a live event that’s ambitious, entertaining and genuinely unpredictable. It’s another exciting step as we continue to expand our live and sports entertainment offering on Disney+, and we can’t wait to bring the excitement of live motorsport to a new generation of fans.”

When to Watch “Max vs 100”

“Max vs 100” streams live on Disney+ Philippines at 12:00 AM on September 17.

The event is a Red Bull Media House production commissioned by Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, and Sean Doyle, Vice President, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA.

Executive producers include Antonia Howard-Taylor for Disney+ EMEA, Ignacio Leon for Red Bull, Kutlu Baklacioglu, Red Bull Head of Motorsports Network, and Simon Corney, Executive Producer at Whisper.

Produced by Whisper, the award-winning global production company behind major sports and entertainment programming, the live event is set to combine competitive racing with a fresh, playful format.

With Max Verstappen chasing down 100 drivers at Silverstone, “Max vs 100” is shaping up to be one of Disney+’s most ambitious live motorsport spectacles yet.

September 11, 2026
Melai Cantiveros Brings All the K-Feels in Disney+ Philippines’ “Deserve Mo Ng K!” Campaign

Filipino K-drama fans have plenty of reasons to get excited as Disney+ Philippines launches “Deserve Mo Ng K!”, a new campaign celebrating the wide range of Korean stories available on the platform.

Leading the fun is Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, whose signature humor and expressive personality perfectly capture the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with watching a gripping K-drama.

Melai Brings Every K-Drama Mood to Life

In a new campaign video, Melai takes viewers through the familiar emotions K-entertainment fans know all too well.

There is kilig for scenes that make hearts flutter, kulit for the playful and hilarious moments, and kaba for those tense sequences that keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Bringing her unmistakable energy to the campaign, Melai shows how one Korean series can make viewers laugh, swoon, worry, and cheer, sometimes all in a single episode.

With “Deserve Mo Ng K!,” Disney+ Philippines invites fans to find a story that matches their mood.

Exciting Korean Titles Take Center Stage

The campaign also puts the spotlight on a strong lineup of Korean content coming to and available on Disney+.

Among the anticipated titles featured are The Remarried Empress, Made in Korea, and A Shop for Killers Season 2.

Also part of the lineup is Flex X Cop Season 2, giving fans another series to look forward to, while the acclaimed Moving continues to stand out as one of the platform’s fan-favorite Korean titles.

From romance and comedy to action and suspense, the collection offers something for viewers looking for different kinds of stories and emotions.

Find Your Next K-Drama Obsession on Disney+

Whether the mood calls for a sweet romance, a laugh-out-loud comedy, a gripping thriller, or an action-packed adventure, Disney+ Philippines is giving K-drama fans even more ways to enjoy the stories they love.

And with Melai bringing the campaign to life, “Deserve Mo Ng K!” turns every kilig, kulit, and kaba moment into a celebration of the Filipino love for Korean entertainment.

Whatever K-feel you are craving, there is a story waiting on Disney+.

Deserve mo ng K! K-dramas on Disney+.

September 9, 2026
New Trailer and Key Visual Revealed for “Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc,” Streaming October 3 on Disney+

A future Takemichi Hanagaki has fought relentlessly to achieve is finally within reach. But in Tokyo Revengers, happiness rarely comes without a price.

This October, the time-travelling former delinquent returns in Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, premiering October 3 on Disney+ Philippines. A newly released trailer and key visual offer fans an exciting first look at the next chapter of the anime phenomenon, adapted from the hit manga series that has surpassed 80 million copies sold worldwide.

Takemichi Finally Finds the Future He Wanted

Picking up soon after the dramatic conclusion of the Tenjiku Arc, War of the Three Titans Arc brings Takemichi closer than ever to the life he has been fighting for.

The brutal conflict between the Tokyo Manji Gang and Tenjiku is over. Its former members have begun moving forward with their lives, and, most importantly, Takemichi’s girlfriend Hinata is alive and happy.

For once, things seem almost perfect.

Almost.

Mikey is nowhere to be found, leaving Takemichi with a troubling question he cannot ignore. With the future still feeling incomplete, he is once again drawn toward the past.

There, an explosive new power struggle awaits.

Three Teams Battle for Supremacy

Returning to the past places Takemichi in the middle of a fierce conflict involving three teams competing for dominance.

After everything he has sacrificed to protect the people he loves, Takemichi now faces one of his most difficult decisions yet. Can he finally accept the future he has created, or will he risk losing everything once again for the chance to save a friend?

Packed with emotional stakes, shifting alliances, and intense confrontations, Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc promises another gripping chapter in Takemichi’s seemingly impossible mission to rewrite fate.

A Global Manga Hit Returns to the Screen

Adapted from the hugely popular manga series, Tokyo Revengers follows former delinquent Takemichi Hanagaki, who unexpectedly gains the ability to travel through time.

Using this mysterious power, he attempts to change the lives of those around him and prevent the murder of Hinata, his middle school girlfriend. Every trip into the past, however, creates new consequences, forcing Takemichi to make increasingly difficult choices about friendship, loyalty, and the future.

The upcoming arc is directed by Maki Kodaira and produced by LIDENFILMS.

Adding even more energy to the new season, Japanese boy group JO1 performs the opening theme, “IGNITE,” while rock band go!go!vanillas delivers the new ending theme, “TRICKSTER.”

More Anime Adventures Await on Disney+

Fans eager for Takemichi’s return can catch up on the previous season of Tokyo Revengers on Disney+.

Subscribers can also explore other anime titles on the platform, including Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, following Lah Kara and a fellowship of Jedi-in-training on a mission to save her father.

Also available are Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation, featuring a high school student suddenly transported into a mysterious world of magic; The Fable, about a legendary hitman ordered to live quietly without killing anyone for a year; and Sand Land: The Series, which follows a ragtag group attempting to escape the rule of a greedy king.

Stream Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc starting October 3 on Disney+ Philippines.

August 27, 2026
Disney+ Review: ‘The Shards’ Boasts Unlikable Characters in a World That Celebrates Privilege and Excess

There is a smugness and a seemingly celebratory tone to the all the excess and privilege surrounding the characters of Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis’ new Disney+ streaming series, The Shards. Based on Ellis’ semi-autobiographical, metafictional novel of the same name (which originated as a serialized audiobook), The Shards is a coming-of-age horror-thriller set in early 1980s in Los Angeles. It follows a group of wealthy, self-possessed high school seniors during an era when serial killers and cults were in everywhere.

The series is narrated by its protagonist, Bret (Igby Rigney), an aspiring novelist. He narrates the events of his senior year from the future, which allows him to editorialize and to talk with some hindsight about what is to transpire on the show. Bret is a rich kid, whose parents are never home, and lives a life defined by reckless excess – drinking, drug use, and fast driving with his best friends, Susan (Kaia Gerber) and Thom (Graham Campbell), alongside his girlfriend Debbie (Hayes Warner), all who share his same proclivities. Together, they all drink, take drugs, throw massive parties, have a lot of sex, and are completely self-possessed, with barely any adult supervision. But their senior year would be predicated by the arrival of a serial killer known only as “The Trawler,” while cultists have been attacking neighbouring cities and coming ever closer. And all this coincides with a new kid in school, Robert (Homer Gere), who first captures the eye of the gender-fluid Bret, only to quickly transform into his primary nemesis.

Guided by Bret’s narration, we see a world that is very much like any Bret Easton Ellis novel (I’ve read a few and seen some of the movie adaptations of his works). It’s cynical and nihilistic. It parodies but, inadvertently, celebrates the cold, almost dismissive nature of his characters – very gorgeous, very rich, very elitist – which makes them very hard to like or root for. In the first four episodes, they take everything for granted. They smoke and drink and take drugs and feel untouchable. Driving their own expensive cars and have money in excess to throw lavish parties and think they are on top of the world.

Consequently, the arrival of The Trawler and the intermittent mentions of the cultists roaming around their Los Angeles playground, creates tension and fear. Except I found myself actively rooting for their demise rather than hoping for their survival. It is a strange feeling to have on a series that attempts to frame these characters as tragic victims of their own privilege and wealth.

When the initial murders happen, and of course, it is to people around them, I found myself least interested in The Trawler and more excited about finding out when he begins to go after our protagonists, most especially the aloof and intensely self-centered Bret.

True to the signature styles of both Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, the entire cast is gorgeous. There’s also quite a lot of nudity and objectification of their bodies – especially the male ones – which can be a draw. As Bret (yes, the lead character has the same name as the author) continues to explore his gender fluidity, he is equally cognizant of the bodies of his friends and the camera follows suit. Murphy, directing the first two episodes, is sure to put the camera right where we can see every taut muscle, every gorgeous smile, every curve of the bodies of his actors and actresses. Yet. despite this intimate lens. it doesn’t humanize them.

The pacing is very good, maintaining a constant sense of something is about to happen. The mystery of Robert and Bret’s obsession with him intersects with Bret’s own fears about The Trawler that we are meant to feel that they are connected; but it will not be that simple. Other than the sex and drugs, the show is also unapologetic to show off the dirtier side of Hollywood; as Debbie’s parents are in showbusiness. Prostitution, implied sex with teens, and other taboos are scattered into the episodes to make a show that is meant to shock us but provide no real profound insight into the state of human nature.

Because the show’s direction refrains from taking a moral stance, it presents these images and situations in a glossy, hyper-charged manner that gives the impression that Murphy and Ellis find this entertaining. The only character who ever almost reaches the precipice of depth is Kaia Gerber’s Susan. She’s a young woman who is growing out of her high school sweetheart, Thom, and is at the edge of growing up but she’s always undermined by her own privilege. She’s the only character I’m rooting for; hoping she’d break through the shallowness of Murphy and Ellis’ world.

Much like Ellis’ ‘American Psycho,‘ The Shards is obsessed with brand names and standout symbols that signal luxury and status. It is the celebratory tone of all this excess that I find truly disturbing; all amplified by the smugness of the lead character’s narration. He considers himself cool and undeniably important. And the fact that the narration is done in the future, as he looks back into his youth, it leaves a frightening thought that he is going to survive the horrors of this story entirely untamed and unhumbled.

Ultimately, The Shards will be a difficult series to sit through, though I have hate-watched shows before. And the male objectification is done in the usual sensuality that Ryan Murphy is good at; so that’s a bonus (though they are all white people). I’m really hoping for Susan’s character to find growth. That’s the only thing I’m really sticking around for the rest of the season.

My Rating: 2 Stars

Unchecked privilege, serial killers, and 1980s LA excess. Will you survive the thriller of the season? Stream The Shards today, only on Disney+.

August 10, 2026
DISNEY+ REVIEW: From a Slow Burn to an Explosive Ending, the Last Four Episodes of ‘Furious’ Are Worth the Wait

By the end of its first four episodes, the Disney+ streaming show Furious finds FBI agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) working towards solving the serial killer murders despite having almost everyone against her. There’s heat from above, including her own superior and mentor, Nora (Quincy Tyler Bernstine), and continuing aggression from her ex-lover on the police force (Jake Lacey). Her only friend, Detective Danny (Scoot McNairy), is struggling with his own feelings for Alice, further complicating an already delicate investigation. But the show’s title remains apt as none of this is getting in the way of Alice from solving this murder or from the serial killer, who goes by the name of Jenny (Lola Petticrew), to exact vengeance for the dark past that haunts her.

If the first four episodes were a slow burn, carefully maneuvering pieces across a chessboard toward a possible check, more of the characters come into play. We learn more and more about the sordid, twisted world of the billionaire who is at the center of all this human trafficking ring. The show brings us to the ways that they get away with literal murder and what Alice has to do to gather the evidence she needs to find some level of justice in this show’s cynical world where women have every right to their anger in the many ways by which they have been held back, oppressed, and violated.

FURIOUS – “First Look” – From Creator and Executive Producer Elizabeth Meriwether, “Furious” follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. (Disney/Sarah Shatz) SCOOT MCNAIRY, EMMY ROSSUM

The final four episodes of this explosive series ramp up the tension, heighten the emotional stakes, and reveal to us the dark truth behind Jenny and even Alice’s dark past. It is suspenseful, action-packed, and filled with great crime procedural narrative beats that it gets better and better with every episode.

Through it all, Rossum delivers a fascinating study of unyielding persistence, portraying a woman who does not back down no matter how hard the world seems to be against her. We witness her grit as she confronts her own vulnerabilities, ghosts, and personal demons, and soldiers through regardless. She serves as a magnificent anchor to the series’ pervasive darkness, fully embracing it to help shape the show’s core identity.

FURIOUS – “First Look” – From Creator and Executive Producer Elizabeth Meriwether, “Furious” follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. (Disney/Sarah Shatz) EMMY ROSSUM, QUINCY TYLER BERNSTINE

In my review of the first four episodes, I noted that Lola Petticrew felt like the show’s weakest. However, across these final four episodes, as more of her past is revealed, and her own vulnerabilities are exposed, her acting prowess now shines. She proves to be a capable second lead, commanding the screen with her raw presence. As an actress, she’s able to do more heavy emotional lifting when she’s playing to the context her character is given. While in the first four episodes, she was working as a mystery. The danger was not that apparent. But now, as Jenny and Alice finally face-off, the two characters at opposite ends of the law, yet with a background that is so similar it’s almost identical; we see a kinship that helps amplify the show’s central themes.

Furious is not a simple story of good versus evil. Instead, it exposes the inherent flaws and weakness of a legal system in handing out justice. While the show is centered in the American justice system, we can see the universality of how the rich manipulate the system to get away with whatever crime they see fit to commit. The series highlights the way women have always been treated by a patriarchal society that looks at them as possessions, exploiting their bodies and personas used for the pleasure of men. And for the women who are in positions of power and authority? People like Alice or Nora? They are constantly reminded about how low they are at the totem pole in the larger scheme of things.

FURIOUS – “First Look” – From Creator and Executive Producer Elizabeth Meriwether, “Furious” follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. (Disney/Sarah Shatz) JAKE LACY

While the finale closes the case, whether the resolution proves satisfying depends largely on the viewer. What the finale truly accomplishes is opening a can of worms that exposes the true cost of the darkness that has been inside Alice. Though the door remains open for a possibility for a second season if the series performs well, but if it ends the way that it does on episode eight, it’s a good enough ending for me.

My Rating: 4 Stars

Watch Emmy Rossum as Agent Alice Black face her darkest case yet. Binge Episodes 5 through 8 of Furious on Disney+.

August 10, 2026