Spend the month of love safe and entertained by watching movies at home! No need to sweat it, because PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy films screening this month. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch the next time you’re relaxing on your couch!
Check them out below:
Edward
Starring Ella Cruz & Louise Abuel February 4, 7 AM | February 8, 5:30 PM | February 20, 6 AM | February 24, 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_DjfJgVLWw&t
I America
Starring Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, and Matt Evans, February 6, 7:30 PM | February 14, 11 AM | February 24, 5:30 PM
The Barker
Starring Empoy Marquez & Shy Carlos February 13, 5:30 PM | February 16, 11:30 AM | February 21, 9:30 AM
Steal
Starring Ella Cruz, Meg Imperial, & Jennifer Lee February 13, 11:15 AM | February 12, 9:30 PM | February 16, 3:30 PM | February 18, 5:15 PM | February 22, 1 PM | February 27, 11:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjIUWsxLIYk
Maria
Starring Cristine Reyes & Ronnie Lazaro February 17, 11:30 AM | February 21, 3:30 PM | February 5, 7 PM
The Day After Valentine’s
Starring Bela Padilla & JC Santos February 13, 9:30 PM | February 17, 7:30 PM | February 21, 11:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8xRYwnYRBA
Ulan
Starring Nadine Lustre & Carlo Aquino February 21, 9:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_H2UqfnSQ8
Death of a Girlfriend
Starring AJ Raval & Diego Loyzaga February 26, 9:30 PM | February 27, 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPCN9TZiWk
For more Movies on PBO Channel this February and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.
[Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]
The new year marks an opportunity for us to begin again, start fresh, and a chance to be better; but sometimes, it can feel like we’re still stuck in the same situation as before. To help us look ahead on our new journeys with hope and optimism, Viu Philippines released the complete official soundtrack of its first Viu Original, Still. Comprised of 13 OPM tracks, the powerful and poignant songs capture the stories of each character and take us on a journey where they strive to prove that they still have a voice – that they still matter – even as their lives are intertwined and forever changed from the pandemic.
Still is an eight-part Viu Original musical narrative designed to move you to move forward through song and stage. The story was produced during the pandemic, a time when we were deprived of our normal way of life, and the songs were written to tell the story of today’s generation and inspire us to still keep going.
These songs that still matter today were created and composed by Nica Del Rosario (composer of the hit song Tala), Matthew Chang (musical director and composer of Dekada ‘70) Mike Shimamoto (Viu cast member, singer-songwriter, and founder of Haru), and Flipmusic (a local production house that delivers global competitive sound and audio solutions).
Chang composed Babangon Pilipinas to tell our resilience story. Sung by Gabby Pangilinan, his intention was to show that we can uplift each other despite life’s challenges. There’s also Paalala Para Sa’yo, a song that reminds everyone to love yourself, especially during these hard times. According to Chang, the songs were derived from the Filipino trait of being selfless but, we need to always see our worth so we can better love and help other people.
Sumandali, composed by Shimamoto, is a pandemic anthem—a song that speaks of our shared pain during the pandemic, but the silver lining is that we learned to lean on each other. It was the voiceless exchanges of support that helped us find a place to take a break and breathe. He also wrote Panahon as a gift to a loved one who was feeling lost and hopeless. It reminds us that no matter how dark the night gets, we hold on and we hope for a new day.
Del Rosario created Bagong Mundo, 50 days after the quarantine was announced last 2020. “I watched all my plans and dreams suddenly go into limbo. The song was cathartic for me because I poured what my heart was feeling to it,” she recalls. She also wrote Muli as a tribute to all the frontliners and OFWs who are working hard for the country and their loved ones. The song ultimately represents the love that family can give, whether it’s the one you were born into or the one that you chose.
“We can relate to all the songs but what struck us the most is Mundo, Umikot Ka. There are times when you get tired of everything that is going on with your life, but you are not alone. You just have let it all out and express what you truly feel. You can sing this song from the top of your lungs and afterwards you’ll feel way better,”shared Chang and Del Rosario.
Tuloy Ka Lang is a song that can also resonate with all of us. “We’ve experienced anxiety, frustrations, challenges, and the feeling of being lost. Still, we learned to find a sense of change and maturity, a grounded and unshakeable sense of hope. Kahit sa dilim, at sa lamig, at sa lalim ng gabi. Huwag kang bibitaw,” Shimamoto added.
This 2022, Still hopes to be a source of strength for the quarantine generation and to let their voices be heard. Listen to the complete official soundtrack of Still: A Viu Original Musical Narrative Series today, now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Tidal. All eight episodes of Still are also available on Viu! Download the Viu app now on App Store, Google Play and selected Smart TVs, or visit www.viu.com.
To stay updated on the latest news and releases, like and follow Viu Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, and follow the hashtag, #ViuStillSeries.
tvN and tvN Movies kick off the Year of Tiger with continuous strive for perfection (尽善尽美) by serving the best Korean entertainment and inspiring greater good with our viewers. This year-long campaign #BeKindBeCharmed will begin with Channels supporting the World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore(WWF-Singapore) to amplify their effort to raise awareness of the Tiger conservation program in Asia. Both Channels also promised to double down in delivering fresh and first-run content to viewers.
Securing the future for tigers is about so much more than just saving an iconic species. If tigers are thriving in the wild, it is an indicator that the ecosystems in which they live are thriving too. As a large predator, the tiger plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems for people and the planet. This Lunar New Year of the Tiger highlights an auspicious opportunity to captivate people and the community by combining education, engagement, art, and conservation in a celebration of protecting nature and biodiversity.
As part of our #BeKind campaign, tvN and tvN Movies are proud to be the Official Media Partners for Tiger Trail, a tiger conservation initiative by WWF-Singapore. Catch a sneak preview of Tiger Trail at Chinatown (Kreta Ayer Square) – a display of life-sized Tiger art sculptures designed and decorated by local artists to promote the importance of tiger conservation. Viewers can stay tuned for further announcements by following WWF-Singapore’s social media channels for more details of this partnership with exciting events ahead.
Channels will fully support the Tiger Trail campaign through on-air, on-ground, and social media activations to all 10 Asia-Pacific territories from this year namely; Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Viewers can learn more about the Program, donate and win limited edition merchandise
Channels also strengthened the programming strategy so viewers continue to #BeCharmed with best and most anticipated programs. Key acquisitions in first half of 2022 include:
On tvN Movies – On The Line, Miracle: Letters to the President, Sinkhole, Spiritwalker, Confessions, Decision to Leave, Kingmaker, Emergency Declaration, The Roundup, Point Men, Decibel etc.
*on SG, MY, INDO & PH feeds only and selected titles on VOD in HK.
In addition, this festive Lunar New Year period is packed with galore of great entertainment. Sit back as tvN bring you a joyful and fun-filled week filled with great programs starring all your favourite Korean stars in a series of marathon from 31 Jan (Mon) 12.30pm to 06 Feb (Sun) 9.15pm. You can catch all the highly-rated shows like 3 Meals a Day – Doctors, High School Mystery Club S2, House on Wheels S3, Idol Song Dictation Contest etc.
I Can See Your Voice, the greatest mystery music game show hosted by Kim Jong Wok, Yoo Se Yoon and Lee Teuk is back with a brand new season and you don’t want to miss the special premiere on 01 Feb (Tues), 6.30pm. Usher in the second day of Lunar New Year with Oppa Rain and Kim Bum,catching up on their new fantasy + medical drama – Ghost Doctor about two doctors who could not be more different in terms of their backgrounds, skills, or personalities but who end up combining bodies and spirits on 02 Feb (Wed), from 12.30pm all the way to the latest episode in the evening at 9.15pm.
Fans of tvN Movies are also in for a treat as we bring you a whole week’s worth of the Best Korean blockbusters every night from 31 Jan (Mon) to 6 Feb (Sun) at 10pm (MY)/ 9pm (ID) withThe Dude in Me, Tazza: One Eyed Jack, The Witch: Part 1 The Subversion, Secretly, Greatly etc. plus the exclusive premiere of The Hot-Blooded (05 Feb) starring Jung Woo and Kim Kap-soo to keep you company this Lunar New Year.
Don’t miss the exclusive premiere of Blockbuster Miracle: Letters to the President, starring Park Jung-min, Yoona & Lee Sung-min. It is a touching movie about the dream and determination of Joon-kyung, a genius high school student writing multiple letters to the President of Korea for authorization to add a train station stop at his remote village off the railway track for the safe travel of his fellow villagers on 19 Feb (Sat) at 10pm. Stay tune to our SNS pages for more information on our Lunar New Year programming.
“We aspire to start the Tiger year with kindness and positivity. The Chinese idiom 尽善尽美(delivering perfection) defines our aim to provide the Best Korean Entertainment to our viewers and give back to society and environment. Supporting WWF and their Tiger conservation program is our first step in many more to come and hope to spread this kindred spirit with our viewers and partners. Here’s wishing everyone a Perfect year ahead!”Mickey Ong, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, CJ ENM HK, Singapore branch.
Enjoy tales of inner strength and resilience with two brand-new original films The Fallout, from up-and-coming director Megan Park, and KIMI, from seasoned director Steven Soderbergh. From overcoming tragedy to facing one’s greatest fear, these films bring out the best of the human spirit while exploring the depths of personal relationships and integrity. The Fallout premieres Thursday, January 27 and KIMI premieres Thursday, February 10, both streaming exclusively on HBO Go.
Megan Park makes her screenwriting and directorial debut in The Fallout, a compelling exploration of the inexplicable resiliency of life and the hope that emerges out of loss. The film stars Jenna Ortega (Scream, You, Yes Day) as Vada, a high schooler who forms new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances. At the same time, she is simultaneously forced to re-evaluate her relationships with her family, friends and her views of the world. In the process of reinventing herself, she moves away from her comfortable family routine, starts taking chances with a series of quicksilver decisions that test her own boundaries and push her in new directions. As she spends more time with her friend Mia, played by Maddie Ziegler (2021’s West Side Story, Music), their shared experiences lead her further away from that tragic day and closer to living her life in the now.
The Fallout won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for Narrative Feature and bagged the Brightcove Illumination Award that honours a filmmaker on the rise at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival.
Other cast members include Niles Fitch (This Is Us television series, Roman J. Israel, Esq.), Will Ropp (The Way Back), with John Ortiz (Ad Astra, Bumblebee) and Julie Bowen (Modern Family television series, Hubie Halloween) and Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies, the Divergent movies).
The creative team for The Fallout also included director of photography Kristen Correl (Ad Astra, John Carter), production designer Justin Dragonas (Vital Signs television series) editor Jennifer Lee (The Skeleton Twins) and costume designer Tasha Goldthwait (An American Pickle, International Falls), with the original score by Finneas O’ Connell (No Time to Die) and Peymon Maskan (Into the Blue) as music supervisor. The soundtrack features an original song written and performed by Maisy Stella and Lennon Stella.
KIMI, an original thriller by Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh (No Sudden Move, Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Ocean’s Eight), follows a young woman who finds herself in a tight situation when she becomes aware of a violent crime.
Zoë Kravitz (Fantastic Beasts movies, Mad Max: Fury Road) is Angela Childs, a tech analyst who reviews data streams for the Amygdala Corporation, purveyor of the voice-activated companion server KIMI. Amidst a pandemic, even though restrictions have eased, Angela suffers from agoraphobia and follows a strict routine within the safety of her loft apartment in downtown Seattle. Between computer breaks, Angela flirts—among other things—with her neighbour across the street, and communicates with her mother, her dentist, and her therapist via video chat, proving she never needs to leave the comforts of home.
But that changes when she hears something horrific in one of the streams she is analysing. Reporting it over email is deemed too risky, so a trusted co-worker advises Angela to go to their head office downtown and speak directly to executive Natalie Chowdhury and alert her to what Angela is certain is a serious crime. But Angela hasn’t ventured outside since before the pandemic. Just getting to the office is a huge challenge, but she’s determined to do the right thing. But Angela has no idea what will actually happen when—and if—she’s able to step out of her comfort zone.
Other cast members include Byron Bowers (No Sudden Move), Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon), Erika Christensen (Traffic, Ten Days in the Valley), Derek DelGaudio (Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself, The Carbonaro Effect television series), Robin Givens (Riverdale, Batwoman), Charles Halford (Logan Lucky, Constantine television series), Devin Ratray (Side Effects, R.I.P.D.), Jacob Vargas (The 33, Sons of Anarchy television series), with Rita Wilson (executive producer of the Mamma Mia! Films with husband Tom Hanks, The Good Wife television series).
Soderbergh, whose most recent film for the streamer was the star-studded No Sudden Move and who is next returning for Magic Mike’s Last Dance directed KIMI from a script by acclaimed screenwriter David Koepp. Soderbergh’s frequent collaborator Michael Polaire and Koepp produced.
Behind the scenes, Soderbergh’s team was comprised of his frequent collaborators, which include production designer Philip Messina (Che and The Hunger Games films), costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (Logan Lucky, Behind the Candelabra, The Greatest Showman), and composer Cliff Martinez (Contagion, Traffic, Hotel Artemis).
Filipinos can stream or download The Fallout and KIMI exclusively 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.
You’re a high school student, and a zombie outbreak happens while you’re on campus– will you and your friends survive? This is the premise of Netflix’s new zombie K-thriller All of Us Are Deadwhich premieres on the streaming platform this Friday, January 28, 2022. Directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-soo, the series stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and more.
Watch the official trailer of All of Us Are Dead below:
Before we see the zombies unleashed this Friday, we got to join series creator and co-director Lee JQ, alongside the show’s main cast– Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, and Lim Jae-hyeok — where they talked about how this intense YA zombie horror series was brought to life on screen, the relationships between the actors, and more!
Here are things you need to know about All of Us Are Dead:
The Story
This 12-episode series is based on the 2009 Naver webtoon Now At Our School by Joo Dong-geun. It follows the students of Hyosan High, who are just living the normal high school life. But when their school becomes ground zero for a zombie outbreak that spreads across the town, a group of students, each with their own distinct personalities, must use their skills and limited resources to fend off the undead and survive the terrifying onslaught while trapped inside their school.
Lee JQ’s filmography includes The King 2 Hearts, Beethoven Virus, and Intimate Strangers. The series is written by Chun Sung-il of the drama The Slave Hunters and the films The Pirates and 7th Grade Civil Servant.
The Cast & Characters
Park Ji-hu as Nam On-jo
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Park Ji-hu who starred in the films House of Hummingbird and Black Light will play Nam On-jo in this new series. On-jo’s father is a firefighter who has taught her survival skills since she was young, skills that would surely come in handy during the apocalypse. Fun fact, Park Ji-hu is the only real high school student among the main cast members during the show’s filming.
Yoon Chan-young as Lee Cheong-san
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Yoon Chan-young of Mama, Doctor John, and Light for the Youth stars as Lee Cheong-san, On-jo’s close friend since childhood. Staying composed and quick-thinking in critical situations, Cheong-san exhibits fierceness and unwavering leadership skills.
Cho Yi-hyun as Choi Nam-ra
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Cho Yi-hyun who you might have seen in Hospital Playlist and Metamorphosis, plays Choi Nam-ra in All of Us Are Dead. She is a reclusive student who, as the class president, stands on top of her grade. Joining On-jo’s group, Nam-ra must gradually break down her walls.
Lomon as Lee Su-hyeok
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Lomon who has appeared in the film The Guardian and web series Lookism stars as the good-looking and athletic Su-hyeok. When the zombie outbreak erupted, he becomes a pillar of support for his friends, and takes on dangerous tasks to protect the people he cares for.
Other key characters in the series include the notorious school bully Yoon Gwi Nam, played by Yoo In-soo (My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Strong Girl Bong-soon); the wealthy and selfish Lee Na-yeon played by Lee You-mi of Squid Game fame; and the optimistic kid with explosive strength, Yang Dae-su played by Lim Jae-hyeok (Alice).
Yoo In-soo (top left), Lee You-mi (top right), and Lim Jae-hyeok.
Building Hyosan High
While viewers may think that most parts of the series were shot in a school, it was actually a set they built to become the Hyosan High campus.
“I think the space, the location, in a zombie content is very important,” director Lee JQ said. “There’s a lot of [blood], that’s why I thought we needed a set of our own. So when we looked into the set, it was like 100 meters wide, so it was basically like a four-story school building inside the set, and we would just be there all the time so it felt like we were really going to school.”
“Apart from these great young actors, another main cast would be the school itself,” the director added.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
The Intense Zombie Scenes
Director Lee JQ also talked about the scale of the intense scenes in the series. He shared that they used many one-takes and long takes at the beginning of filming, like the scene at the cafeteria where 200 students gathered as the zombies swooped in. According to the director, rehearsal was everything in pulling it off in just one take.
“I’ve never had full-day rehearsals, but for the cafeteria scene and the library scene, we would have all of the zombie actors and the crew members, and then we would do some test shooting, and then we would have another rehearsal with the cast. I think that was most important because what I wanted most was the realistic sense [of] the scenes. I wanted people to feel really immersed,” explained the director.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
While the zombie actors were trained through the collaboration of a dancer and a choreographer who used to act, the main cast also underwent training for 3 months in preparation for the stunts and action scenes. Yoon Chan-young, Lomon, and Yoo In-soo who have the most action scenes were grouped together for a more intense training. The three actors also shared about the experience during the press conference.
“The special training for the three of us was really, really difficult,” shared In-soo. “So we had the first 20 minutes, and I couldn’t control myself, I couldn’t control my body. So I went to the bathroom, I threw up, and then I was coming out and I saw someone else who was also vomiting, it was Chan-young.”
Meanwhile, Lomon who didn’t throw up during training revealed: “At that time, I also wanted to throw up, but I work out all the time so I wanted to not throw up. So I just told people I’m fine, but for three days after that, I just stayed in bed and I went to get some herbal medicine and acupuncture [Laughs].”
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Creating the Chemistry of the Cast
During the press conference, some of the cast members talked about their relationships with each other during filming. For one, Park Ji-hu, who was actually the only real high schooler when the series was being filmed, had the nickname “Baby Angel” on set and is revealed to jokingly call her onscreen classmates “Aunties” and “Uncles”.
It was also revealed that the stars would stick their co-stars’ name tags on their phones, but Chan-Young only left On-jo’s name tag. The actor explained, “At that time, I wanted to show Cheong-san and On-jo’s relationship. Cheong-san wanted to protect On-jo and put her before his own safety. So I wanted to make sure that I become that character, so I wanted to think about On-jo every day, and think about how I could protect her and be nice to her.”
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Meanwhile, Yoo In-soo whose character is in tension with Chan-young’s character, admits that they are actually close friends in real life and that they enjoy going to the karaoke and singing “oldies” together.
To further build the camaraderie between the actors, director Lee JQ would also make them play games with each other. “Before the shoot, we would meet up and you know, talk about the script, we have to be close to each other, because we are actually friends in the show. So we would play some traditional Korean games and some board games as well. Dae-su really likes to become the emcee when we play games. So we really felt like we were classmates and when the shooting was done, I felt like we were graduating,” shared Park Ji-hu.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
What Sets ‘All of Us Dead’ Apart from Other Zombie Titles
This is not the first time that South Korea has pumped out a thrilling zombie title. Some of the most popular zombie horror films and shows from Korea are Train to Busan, Kingdom, and #Alive. So what sets All of Us Are Dead apart from these titles and other zombie titles out there?
“There is a lot of zombie content and in most stories, we look at what happens to adults when they [encounter] a zombie virus,” said director Lee JQ. “But this was a little bit unique. First, it happens in a very confined space that is a school, and it happens to students, who are not yet mature adults. We often say things like, some adults are ‘childish’, but I wanted to look into what kind of choices– and I felt that it would be extremely interesting and intriguing to look at the choices– that these young adults make, and I felt like it could bring a new meaning to the zombie genre.”
Watch All Of Us Are Dead when it starts streaming on Netflix this Friday, January 28.
About ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Director: Lee JQ, Kim Nam-soo Writer: Chun Sung-il Original work: ‘Now At Our School’ / ‘All of Us Are Dead’ by Joo Dong-geun Episodes: 12 Cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young ,Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, Lim Jae-hyeok Produced by: Film Monster by JTBC Studios, KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION Distributed by: Netflix Logline: At a school overrun by the zombie virus, trapped students struggle together to stay alive until help arrives. Release date: January 28, 2022
After months of anticipation, ABS-CBN’s The Broken Marriage Vow finally premiered on TV on Monday night (January 24) with a thrilling pilot episode that drew praises from netizens and generated multiple trending topics on social media.
The series introduced viewers to Dra. Jill Ilustre (Jodi Sta. Maria) and the picture-perfect life she has built with her husband David (Zanjoe Marudo) and their only son Gio (Zaijian Jaranilla). However, Jill becomes haunted by red flags that suggest David could be cheating on her after she found a lip balm and a long strand of hair in his belongings.
Viewers can look forward to more exciting twists and dramatic confrontations as Jill becomes hell-bent on unraveling David’s secret extramarital affair with his mistress Lexy (Sue Ramirez).
Viewers were definitely hooked on the story and the stars’ performances as #TBMVGlobalPremiere, #TheBrokenMarriageVow, “Jodi as Dra,” and Jill Ilustre landed on the list of top trending topics on Twitter Philippines.
“In just a span of 35 minutes, it already showed us a glimpse of its topnotch quality – the set, location, costume are praiseworthy. An eye-popping visual feast! I am sure that it will set the standards on a higher scale. This is a giant leap for a Filipino TV series! #TBMVGlobalPremiere is indeed promising. Let the gigil feast begin!” shared @hoenicurn on Twitter.
“Pilot looks good. Feels very much like its South Korean counterpart. The cast is perfect, camera work looks slick, wardrobe is to die for, stylish yet very slick, parang ang sarap tumira sa Baguio,” said @ace_antipolo.
@AltStudio23 commended the show for the intricate details in every scene, “I love the details talaga, first episode pa lang ng The Broken Marriage Vow! Each gap talagang tutok ka. Every body movement, every line, camera movement. Ang ganda. Carefully made, it is very evident. #TBMVGlobalPremiere #TheBrokenMarriageVow.”
@alkimermaid, on the other hand, said, “I like the quality of the Philippine remake of #TheBrokenMarriageVow. Grabe Jodi Sta. Maria is super slaying the role! I love her eyes, the dramatic intensity of her expressions. It’s very impressive and superb! Hats off!”
Concepcion Macatuno and Andoy Ranay directed “The Broken Marriage Vow,” the Philippine adaptation of the hit BBC series “Doctor Foster,” for ABS-CBN.
Watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Viu, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” on TV5 and A2Z. The series is also available to viewers in and out of the Philippines on iWantTFC, while viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.
For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
Director Guillermo del Toro, who is known for films such as Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Hellboy to name a few, is soon to reveal his stop-motion take on a classic children’s story, Pinocchio.
Netflix has just unveiled the first teaser to the upcoming musical adventure, which features the iconic Cricket– voiced by Ewan McGregor– as he is about to tell us the story of the wooden boy. Watch it here:
Pinocchio comes from the 1883 children’s novel, The Adventures ofPinocchio by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. While it has been adapted into film multiple times, most notably by Disney, its main premise remained– a wooden puppet created by a man named Gepetto is brought to life and is searching for his place in the world. Meanwhile, another well-known feature of the wooden boy is that his nose gets longer when he lies.
With Guillermo del Toro directing alongside Mark Gustafson, viewers may also expect Del Toro’s distinct style of injecting dark and serious themes and visuals into stories of fantasy. Sebastian J. Cricket himself teased in the trailer that in this Pinocchio, there’s more to the story than we know of.
Also starring in the stop-motion musical are David Bradley as Geppetto, Gregory Mann as Pinocchio, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton. The film is set for release in December this year.
Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 24 to 30, 2022.
January 24, Monday
Miss Granny (5pm, PBO) An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.
The Equalizer 2 (6:25pm, HBO) If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.
Must Be Love (7pm, Cinema One) A tomboyish young girl is distraught when her male best friend starts courting another girl. She must consider changing herself in order to win him over. Will her plan work?
January 25, Tuesday
The Great Gatsby (10:20pm, HBO) Midwest native Nick Carraway arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. Nick, a would-be writer, moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Thus, Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and — as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits — pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy.
She’s Dating The Gangster (7pm, Cinema One) It all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous. Now, not only does she have to deal with dirty looks from the girls in school who want Kenji for themselves, but her supposed boyfriend is getting on her nerves. He’s hotheaded, never seems to agree with her on anything—and everything about him screams gangster. Has Athena gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle? Or has she actually found herself a boy she can call hers—gangster be damned?
January 26, Wednesday
Scooby-Doo (5:45pm, HBO) Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.
Crazy Beautiful You (7pm, Cinema One) Sometimes, though we don’t expect to find love, it’s the one that finds us. In “Crazy Beautiful You,” we are introduced to Jackie, whose rebellious spirit forces her mother to take her in a medical mission in Tarlac in hopes that she’d turn for the better. There, Jackie meets a jolly lad named Kiko, who will make sure she gets all her tasks done. In the middle of his mission, he and Jackie will discover something crazy… and beautiful.
A Secret Affair (9:30pm, PBO) Rafi, happy with her partner, Mark, is respected for her beauty and personality. Then a major life decision changes everyone’s opinion about her, and a happy-go-lucky woman captures Mark’s attention.
January 27, Thursday
Jowable (3:30pm, PBO) Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.
The Hows of Us (7pm, Cinema One) The Hows Of Us follows the story of couple Primo and George who are in a long-term relationship and are already building and planning their future together. Their love will be put to the test as their relationship faces hurdles – from misunderstandings to different career paths, among others. How will they save their “us”?
January 28, Friday
Can’t Help Falling In Love (7pm, Cinema One) “Can’t Help Falling In Love” will show us how fate will bring together two strangers, named Gab and Dos, who accidentally got married. How? Why? When? Where? And… what?! Will Dos heed Gab’s request of agreeing to an annulment (as soon as possible, take note!)? Will the process be that easy or something will get in the way?
Inception (7:35pm, HBO) Dom Cobb is a thief with the rare ability to enter people’s dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone’s mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb’s every move.
Do-Re-Mi (9:30pm, PBO) Three girls divided by personalities, cultural backgrounds and principles have one thing in common, their love for music.
January 29, Saturday
To Love Somebuddy (3pm, Cinema One) After over a decade, college classmates FAITH and JULIUS meet again, and from a seemingly awkward reunion, a friendship blooms. As their friendship gets deeper, so does their feelings for each other – leading them to try being a couple. But their friendship will be tested by the expectations and problems that come with a relationship. Faith and Julius would journey to understanding that sometimes, choosing to commit to someone is also choosing to grow. This story is an anatomy of how friends turn into lovers-the mistakes that we do and the lessons we learn from it.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (4:05pm, HBO) The monster family boards a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for the pack as they indulge in all of the fun things the cruise has to offer, including monster volleyball, exotic excursions and catching up on their moon tans. However, the dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy them all.
Ex With Benefits (7pm, PBO) Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.
January 30, Sunday
Alone/Together (7pm, Cinema One) College sweethearts Christine and Raf meet again for the first time eight years after their breakup. Once an overachieving art student, Christine has become a failure, whereas Raf, a guy nobody thought, would be a great.
Maybe This Time (7:15pm, PBO) Steph learns to be tough and sets her sights on bigger dreams after Tonio ends their relationship without saying goodbye.
Fast & Furious 6 (11:20pm, HBO) Since Dom and Brian’s heist in Rio left them and their crew very rich people, they’ve scattered across the globe; however, they must still live as fugitives, unable to return home to their families. Meanwhile, Agent Hobbs has been tracking a gang of lethally skilled mercenary drivers whose second-in-command is someone Dom knows. Unable to take them down himself, Hobbs asks Dom and his crew for help in exchange for full pardons for everyone.
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 kilig K-drama with characters to fall in love with, 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 February!
This improvisational comedy series follows the eccentric detective Terry Seattle, who must team up with clueless celebrity guest stars to solve murder cases.
This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.
This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.
This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.
From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.
This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.
Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.
After five high school students share a time in detention together, their secrets and a mysterious killing would continue to tie them together outside detention.
This sequel is set in the modern day where a bunch of influencers who want to revive a ghost town in Texas becomes the target of the infamous killer Leatherface.
The workplace comedy series headlined by Steve Carell resumes its operations as they try to prove their worth under the new administration.
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Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 24 to 30, 2022!
This season, viewers can expect more infighting between the passengers of the Snowpiercer as Layton continues his war against the train’s inventor Mr. Wilson. A mysterious persona also appears, claiming that she has survived the cold outside world for eight years.
In this Korean horror series, a group of students must survive with only their skills and limited resources after getting trapped in their school during a zombie outbreak.
The Woman in The House Across The Street From The Girl in The Window (Series)
Kristen Bell stars as Anna in this parody of The Woman in The Window, and other similar thrillers. While obsessing on her hunky neighbor across the street, Anna seems to have witnessed a murder… or did she?
This anime is set in 2045 where two children born on the moon and three kids from Earth must survive together after a space station accident left them stranded.
From the creator of Downton Abbey comes this historical drama set in 1882, during the American Gilded Age. It follows the young woman Marian Brook as she stars a new life in New York during a great economic change and rising conflicts.
In the latest movie adaptation of the hit video game franchise of the same name, the MMA fighter Cole Young who bears the dragon mark, must train with experienced warriors to be able to defeat Sub-Zero and take down the strongest enemies of Outworld.
The Broadway phenomenon turned movie features Ben Platt as he reprises his role as an awkward and isolated high schooler who must live through the cruelty of the social media age.
Based on the timeless Arthurian legend, this epic fantasy film from A24 follows King Arthur’s headstrong nephew, Sir Gawain, who embarks on a journey to face the gigantic, emerald-skinned stranger known as the Green Knight.
