Category: TV

Stream Hollywood’s Biggest Awards Shows of 2024 Live and On-demand in One Subscription

The start of a new year means the start of another awards season honoring the best of the best in Hollywood, and 2024 has already hit the ground running. The great thing is screen buffs in the Philippines get a virtual front-row seat to all the ceremonies, thanks to the live broadcasts and on-demand streaming on Lionsgate Play.

Get ready to cheer on big silverscreen hits like Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Killers of the Flower Moon, as well as TV gems such as The Bear, Ted Lasso, Succession, House of the Dragon, and so much more at the 2024 Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics’ Choice Awards this January.

The 81st Golden Globe Awards, which already aired on January 8, 2024, saw the finest masterpieces from cinema and television score monumental wins. Prestigious director Christopher Nolan’s historical drama Oppenheimer won Best Motion Picture, with its lead actor Cillian Murphy playing the eponymous physicist winning Best Actor, among numerous other awards. Barbie led the show with nine total nominations, taking home the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award. Over on TV, HBO’s Succession won Best Drama, Netflix’s Beef won Best Limited Series, and FX’s The Bear won Best Musical or Comedy. The Golden Globes ceremony is now available to stream on-demand on Lionsgate Play.

Coming up on January 15, 8AM Philippine time, is the Critics’ Choice Awards, hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler. Barbie continues to lead the nominations with 18 total, and Apple TV drama The Morning Show leads television with six total. Powerhouses such as Emma Stone starrer Poor Things, recent Asian favorite Past Lives, Disney’s Loki, Netflix’s The Crown, HBO’s The Last of Us, May December, American Fiction, and more are competing for various awards.

Capping off the awards slate in January is none other than the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, celebrating the crème de la crème ontelevision. Succession leads the way with 14 total nominations, while contemporary favorites The Bear, Ted Lasso, Barry, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Beef, as well as HBO dark comedy The White Lotus, ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, AMC’s Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul, Amazon comedy-drama The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel allvying for major awards. The Emmys will air on January 16, 9AM Philippine time, and will be available on-demand afterwards.

For big screen buffs, the kickoff of the 2024 awards season is absolutely can’t-miss. Thanks to its partnership with Lionsgate Play, PLDT Home provides unlimited entertainment as customers get an exclusive rate on a Lionsgate Play subscription at only P79/month. On top of the prestigious awards shows, Lionsgate Play’s full roster of TV and movie offerings are available to stream at any time on the platform, giving Filipinos the ultimate in streaming they want and deserve at home.

Find out more about Lionsgate Play on PLDT Home and subscribe now by visiting https://pldthome.com/lionsgateplay.

January 15, 2024
“BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” A Must-Watch Docuseries Now Streaming on Disney+

Disney+ has unlocked a new realm of entertainment for BTS fans worldwide. With the release of all eight captivating episodes of “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star,” viewers are invited to embark on a comprehensive exploration of BTS’s extraordinary journey in the world of pop music.

Unprecedented Insights into a Global Sensation

Launched on December 20, this docuseries quickly became the most-watched unscripted title on Disney+ in the Asia-Pacific region. BTS, a group that has redefined 21st-century pop culture, is presented in a new light. This series delves into their decade-long journey, offering fans a blend of highs, lows, and unseen facets of their career.

Behind-the-Scenes Exclusives and Heartfelt Moments

Prepare to be enthralled by exclusive interviews, electrifying performances, and rare behind-the-scenes glimpses. Featuring RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, this series illuminates key moments from their inception to their global acclaim. Viewers will witness the band’s early days, their first significant awards, and candid personal reflections, including their experiences during the COVID pandemic.

More Than a Series – An Immersive BTS Experience

Disney+ subscribers have more than just this docuseries to look forward to. The platform offers an array of BTS content including the 4K concert film “BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA,” the insightful “SUGA: Road to D-DAY,” the intimate “j-hope IN THE BOX,” and the entertaining travel reality show “IN THE SOOP: Friendcation.”

Stream Now: A Journey With BTS

Don’t miss out on this immersive BTS experience. Stream all eight episodes of “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star” today, exclusively on Disney+.

Available in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

January 11, 2024
Season Two Of The MAX Original Drama Series Tokyo Vice Debuts February

Created and written by Tony Award^® winner J.T. Rogers, the critically acclaimed original drama series Tokyo Vice returns February 8 on HBO GO. The ten-episode second season debuts with two episodes followed by one new episode weekly for eight weeks.

Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, season two of the series, filmed on location in Tokyo, takes us deeper into the city’s criminal underworld as Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) comes to realize that his life, and the lives of those close to him, are in terrible in danger.

Tokyo Vice Season 2 stars Golden Globe^® nominee Ansel Elgort, Academy Award^® nominee Ken Watanabe, Academy Award^® nominee Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, Ayumi Ito, and new series regulars Yosuke Kubozuka and Miki Maya.

J.T. Rogers and Emmy® winner Alan Poul are executive producers alongside Alex Boden, Josef Kubota Wladyka, Brad Caleb Kane, Adam Stein, Ken Watanabe, Emmy® winner Emily Gerson Saines, Ansel Elgort, Jake Adelstein, Kayo Washio, Destin Daniel Cretton, Academy Award® winner John Lesher, and four-time Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® winner Michael Mann. From FIFTH SEASON and WOWOW, Japan’s premium pay TV broadcaster. FIFTH SEASON handles global distribution for the series outside of Max owned and operated platforms.

Revisit Tokyo Vice Season 1 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the 12-month plan. 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.

About HBO GO

Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO GO is a regional streaming service in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. Programming includes award-winning HBO Original series, movies and documentaries, Max Originals which tell compelling stories from around the region and beyond. This is supplemented by exclusive, first-run content from major Hollywood and independent studios that offers a mix of originals and acquired content – including kids and family content from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. – available to download or stream anytime, anywhere. Log on to www.hbogoasia.com for more information.

January 11, 2024
Prime Video Unveils January 2024 Lineup: TV Shows & Movies

As we welcome the new year, Prime Video is gearing up to bring an exciting array of TV shows and movies to its platform in January 2024, offering subscribers a diverse range of entertainment options to kickstart the year. From gripping tales of betrayal and revenge to explorations of identity and fantastical adventures, prepare for a journey into diverse and captivating narratives.

Marry My Husband

Available January 1, 2024

Marry My Husband, based on a web novel, tells the revenge story of a terminally ill woman who witnesses her husband and best friend having an affair. Renowned rom-com queen Park Min Young, who recently delighted in Love in Contract—which is also available on Prime Video [SEA only]—portrays betrayed protagonist Kang Ji-won. Following the discovery of her best friend Jung Su-min (Song Ha Yoon) and husband Park Min-hwan (Lee Yi Kyung)’s illicit affair, Min-hwan kills Ji-won. In a twist of events, Ji-won travels back 10 years into the past and plans to reset her destiny with her colleague Yoo Ji-hyuk (Na Inwoo).

Kang Ji-won is an average woman who endures daily struggles in her home and work life. Taking care of her incompetent husband while being berated by her in-laws, she has lived sacrificially, only to have her kindness taken advantage of. Her husband, who is her only family, and her sole friend prove to be unfaithful. In addition to this devastating revelation, Ji-won also has to battle cancer.

Fortunately, Ji-won gets a second chance in life and is determined to pass on her unfortunate fate to the two betrayers.

Foe

Available January 5, 2024

Academy Award® nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in Foe, a haunting exploration of marriage and identity set in an uncertain world. Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior’s family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Are they willing to risk their relationship, and perhaps their personal identity, for a chance to continue survival in a new world? Based on bestselling author Iain Reid’s novel, directed by Garth Davis and co-written by Davis and Reid, Foe’s mesmerizing imagery and persistent questions about the nature of humanity (and artificial humanity) bring the not-too-distant future to luminous life.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Season 2 Premieres January 7, 2024

Season 2 of the hit anime adaptation of a popular shonen manga series by Hajime Kōmoto.

Role Play

Available January 12, 2024

Emma has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey—she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire, a secret that her husband David discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.

Drag Den with Manila Luzon Season 2: Retribution

Premiering January 18, 2024

The hit Filipino reality drag competition returns with a new season showcasing a fresh batch of queens promising to be bigger, with a new den, a new set of rules, and a new roster of judges. This season’s 10 new queens (up from Season One’s eight) Deja, Margaux Rita, Elvira B, Feyvah Fatalé, Maria Lava, Mrs. Tan, Moi, Marlyn, Jean Vogue, and Russia Fox vie to be crowned the new “Drag Supreme”.

“Drag Lord” Manila Luzon, host and executive producer, returns with Nicole Cordoves and Sassa Gurl as the show’s “Drag Dealer” and “Drag Runner,” respectively.

Hazbin Hotel

Available January 19, 2024

Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film-star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the “Radio Demon” reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become reality.

Expats

Available January 26, 2024

Set against the complex tapestry of Hong Kong residents, Expats depicts a multifaceted group of women after a single encounter sets off a chain of life-altering events that leaves everyone navigating the intricate balance between blame and accountability.

Expat stars Academy Award and Emmy-winning actor Nicole Kidman, Saraya Blue, Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee, and Jack Huston. Our very own Ruby Ruiz also appears in the series. Kidman and Lulu Wang serve as executive producers of the series.

As we bid farewell to the holiday season, Prime Video is gearing up to make January 2024 an unforgettable month for subscribers. With a blend of fresh releases and beloved classics, the lineup promises to offer something for everyone, ensuring that the new year starts off with a bang in the world of entertainment. So, get ready to cozy up and dive into a captivating selection of TV shows and movies, because Prime Video has got you covered!

Stay tuned to Prime Video on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates and surprises. January 2024 on Prime Video is not just about entertainment; it’s an exploration of diverse stories and experiences. Don’t miss out on this captivating lineup!

For the latest on what’s streaming, follow Prime Video on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This January, get ready for a whirlwind of emotions, excitement, and entertainment, exclusively on Prime Video.

January 10, 2024
Three More Sleeps Until More Bluey! 10 New Episodes Premiere January 12 on Disney+

A fan favorite amongst kids and families, BLUEY is 2023’s #1 most-watched series for preschoolers and kids in the US, and has topped Nielsen streaming charts for overall viewing**. The series has garnered multiple awards including the International Kids Emmy Awards, a Television Critics Association Award, BAFTA Children & Young People Awards, and is nominated for a Critics Choice Award at this weekend’s ceremony.

BLUEY features the loveable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog Bluey, who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister Bingo. In these new episodes, BLUEY showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families turning everyday events of family life — like making a cubby house (blanket fort) or a trip to the beach — into unique adventures that bring to life how children learn and grow through play.

ABOUT BLUEY:

Created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by the multiple Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios Kids & Family, BLUEY follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her Dad, Mum and little sister, Bingo. It showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families, by bringing to life how children learn and grow through play.

BLUEY is produced by Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS (Australia) and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Financed in association with Screen Australia, Bluey is proudly 100% created, written, animated, and post produced in Brisbane Queensland, Australia, with funding from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the Australian Government.

The series first premiered in Australia on ABC Kids in 2018 and later premiered to U.S. audiences across Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+. Seasons 1-3 of BLUEY are streaming now on Disney+, and available on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

January 10, 2024
Unveiling the Mystery: HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country” Premieres January 15

HBO takes suspense and mystery to new heights with its original drama series, True Detective: Night Country. Premiering on January 15, the series promises to be a captivating blend of intrigue and drama.

Stellar Cast: Academy Award® Excellence Meets Dynamic New Talent

The series boasts an impressive cast, headlined by the talented Jodie Foster and the dynamic Kali Reis. Their characters, Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro, delve into a chilling case set in the remote reaches of Alaska.

The Enigmatic Plot: A Mystery as Cold as Ice

In Ennis, Alaska, the eerie disappearance of eight men from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station sets the stage for this gripping narrative. The detectives’ journey is not just about solving the case but also confronting their inner demons and the haunting truths of their past.

A Blend of Familiar Faces and Rising Stars

Joining Foster and Reis are Finn Bennett, Fiona Shaw, Christopher Eccleston, Isabella Star LaBlanc, and John Hawkes, among others. The series is helmed by Issa López, who brings her unique vision as the showrunner, writer, and director.

A Collaborative Endeavor of Industry Giants

The show’s production team includes notable names like Mari Jo Winkler; Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski, and Mark Ceryak for PASTEL, Chris Mundy, Alan Page Arriaga, Steve Golin, Richard Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Cary Joji Fukunaga and Nic Pizzolatto. Producers include Princess Daazhraii Johnson, Cathy Tagnak Rexford and Sam Breckman.

Where and How to Watch

True Detective: Night Country will be available on HBO and HBO GO starting January 15. Viewers can subscribe to HBO GO through various platforms, including the official website, App Store, Play Store, and through partners like Cignal, Globe, and Skycable. The series will also be accessible on multiple smart TV platforms.

A Must-Watch for Drama Aficionados

This series is a thrilling addition to HBO’s roster, offering a deep, character-driven story. Mark your calendars for January 15 and prepare to be engrossed in the world of True Detective: Night Country.

January 9, 2024
What to Watch on Disney+ Philippines this January 2024
Get ready for an exhilarating start to 2024 as Disney+ Philippines unveils an exciting lineup of movies and series this January. From gripping dramas to thrilling adventures, there’s something for every viewer to enjoy on Disney+Philippines this month.

A Shop For Killers
Starring: Lee Dongwook , Kim Hyejun

Premiering on January 17

Set in modern-day Korea, A Shop For Killers sees college student Jeong Jian diving for cover in her childhood home after a series of highly skilled assassins get her in their sites. Desperately fighting to survive, Jian will begin to remember invaluable lessons her uncle taught her before his apparent suicide, drawing on them to help her stay alive. Confused and cornered, Jian will have to work fast to uncover her uncle’s hidden past and figure out why so many people are desperate to gain access to the house and the extensive arsenal hidden inside.

Echo
Starring: Alaqua Cox, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs, Cody Lightning, Graham Greene, Zahn McClarnon, Vincent D’Onofrio

Five-episode premiere on January 10

This series spotlights Maya Lopez as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy.

Death and Other Details Season 1
Starring: Violett Beane, Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Hugo Diego Garcia, Pardis Saremi and Linda Emond

Premiering on January 16

Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, Death and Other Details centers on the brilliant and restless Imogene Scott (played by God Friended Me‘s Violett Beane), who finds herself in the wrong place/wrong time (okay, it was kinda her fault) and becomes the prime suspect in a locked room murder mystery. The setting? A lavishly restored Mediterranean ocean liner. Suspects? Every pampered guest and every exhausted crew member. The problem? To prove her innocence, she must partner with a man she despises: Rufus Cotesworth (Homeland‘s Patinkin), the world’s greatest detective.

COMING Soon

Flex X Cop
Starring: Ahn Bohyun (Yumi’s Cells, Itaewon Class) as conglomerate heir and new police inspector Jin Isoo and Park Jihyun

Premiering on January 26

A chaebol cop joins forces with a gritty detective to take down criminals with a touch of wealth and a whole lot of wit.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Finale
Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri

Premiering on January 31

Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a Disney+ Original series that tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.

Fresh Beginnings

There’s something for anyone on this platform.
- BTS Monuments Beyond the Star Finale
Last 2 episodes premiering January 10
- 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Now Available
- The Last Repair Shop
January 23
- WWE Royal Rumble (Live)
January 28

Start the Year Right

New Year, new shows to binge-watch.
- Ishura
Now Available
- Synduality Noir Season 1 Part 2
January 8
- A Real Bug’s Life Season 1
January 24
- Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin Season 1
January 24

Get ready to kick off the year with unforgettable entertainment on Disney+ in the Philippines. With a lineup that promises to captivate audiences of all ages, January 2024 is set to be a month filled with wonder and delight. Don’t miss out on the magic – start streaming on Disney+ Philippines today.

For the latest updates, follow Disney+ Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
January 9, 2024
REVIEW: The spellbinding allure of ‘Saltburn’

Film is, first and foremost, a visual medium. For this alone, writer and director Emerald Fennell’s second full-length feature ‘Saltburn’ is a delectable banquet for the eyes. It’s luscious cinematography and production design fill each frame with something gorgeous to look at: if not the extravagant excess of the British mansion Saltburn, for which the film takes its name, than the beautiful faces and bodies of its characters, most notably that of its lead stars Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. Fennell pushes for a lot of earth tones and through the lens of cinematographer Linus Sandgren, manages to turn the skin tone of all the actors into exquisite textures. Every freckle, every strand of body hair, every drop of sweat that trickle down on any of the performer’s skin becomes a tantalizing, arousing spectacle that highlights this tale of obsession and of excess.

I wonder what ‘Saltburn’ would look like in the cinema – the luscious cinematography and production design projected in a giant cinema screen – rather than my little iPad screen as I stream the film on Amazon Prime Video. The delicious excess and indulgences that Fennell delivers in her 131-minute psychological drama feels like it is bursting out of the tiny screen of my iPad. There’s a bigness in the world that Fennell creates in ‘Saltburn’ that feels claustrophobic when seen in such a small screen. The effect in the big screen must be so different.

Courtesv of MGM and Amazon Studios | Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC

While there’s a masterful use of visual language, the story that inhabits this visual treat is a bit harder to swallow. It’s a tale of obsession, for sure, as Barry Keoghan’s Oliver finds himself alone in Oxford in 2006. Feeling like an outcast, he manages to befriend Jacob Elordi’s Felix Catton, a popular boy in school. He’s handsome and rich and everyone flocks around him. The less privileged Oliver feels invisible but by Felix’s side, a bond is formed.

It’s so strong that Felix invites him to his British mansion Saltburn for the summer. And it is here that the mind games begin. Felix’s sister, Virginia, is outed as a sexual misfit and Oliver catches her walking just under his window of his room late at night in a see-through lingerie. Felix’s cousin, Farleigh never stops putting Oliver in his place, reminding him constantly that he does not belong in that world. Felix’s parents attempt at being cool and progressive but are unable to hide their elitist prejudices and fragile fears.

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All of this proves to be too tempting for Oliver, who begins to entrench himself into the Catton household and the schemes and plans start to unfold.

As a social commentary, ‘Saltburn’ seems to have a lot to say about the British class divide, but there’s a fantastical, almost fanfiction like approach to how Fennell depicts British aristocracy. There’s no grounding element here – what is present is an idea of upper-class excess and indulgences. The Catton parents – played by Rosamund Pike and Richard E Grant – are the type of people who’ll throw a 200-guest party for their son’s friend, whom they only met that week. They live in a castle that replaces a broken mirror the very next day that it is destroyed. Each character living in that house is broken and are either in denial that they are ruined to the core or completely oblivious to it.

This is the sort of innocence that makes the upper class in ‘Saltburn’ so despicable and somehow allows you to keep your eyes glued to the screen as Oliver twists and turns this family inside and out. The family is unaware of their effect on the world around them and even with all their good intentions, they seem unaware of the damage that they do and Fennell understands our need to sympathise with these people, because in truth, Fennell posits that, like Oliver, we want their level of excess. It makes us curious. It arouses us. We hate them. We hate this world, but we are also very much fascinated by it.

It’s what makes ‘Saltburn’ not an easy film to digest. It’s a visual treat but it’s also overwritten but it connects with all our basic desires – whether it is wealth, power, or beauty – which is represented by the Cattons. It’s why sex becomes a focal point of the film, it’s primal and without reason. It’s infused in the film’s visual language, and in the way the camera is obsessed with the physicality’s of its characters. So, while the story and even lines of dialogue is meant to shock you – sometimes even in ways that are so obviously scripted or staged and not at all organic – it is still something you cannot take your eyes off of.

Unfortunately, there is a big narrative twist at the end, one that is clunkily handled. The reveal is on-the-nose, and its lack of cleverness finishes the film on a sour note (though saved by its visually stunning final image). ‘Saltburn’ is bold and daring and brave; a true scintillating visual treat that serves as a mirror of our ugliest desires in relation to beauty and wealth and power. It’s not an easy film to watch but it is spellbinding in its allure.

My Rating:

‘Saltburn’ is now streaming on Prime Video, watch it here!

January 9, 2024
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A Spellbinding Return on Netflix

Riot Games and Fortiche Productions proudly announce the much-anticipated return of the groundbreaking animated series, Arcane, with its second season set to premiere on Netflix this November. After a dazzling first season that set new standards in animated storytelling, Arcane Season 2 is poised to mesmerize audiences once again.

The Stellar Cast Returns

Reprising their acclaimed voice roles are the talented Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Ella Purnell lending her voice to the enigmatic Jinx, and Katie Leung as Caitlyn Kiramman. Fans can also look forward to exciting new additions to the voice cast, which will be revealed soon.

A Legacy of Excellence

Season One of Arcane made history by clinching four Primetime Emmy Awards, including the prestigious title of Outstanding Animated Program – a first for any streaming series. The show’s unparalleled artistry was further recognized with three additional Emmy Awards for individual achievements in animation, spanning color, background design, and production design.

Moreover, Arcane dominated the ANNIE Awards, sweeping all nine categories it was nominated in. This remarkable feat includes accolades for Best TV/Media – General Audience, Best FX, Best Character Design, and Best Direction, among others. The series also triumphed at The Game Awards, winning the inaugural Best Adaptation category, underscoring its unique blend of gaming and cinematic storytelling.

What Lies Ahead

As anticipation builds, fans are eagerly awaiting what Arcane Season 2 will unveil. With its proven track record of stunning visuals, compelling characters, and immersive storytelling, the upcoming season promises to be an unforgettable journey. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be part of this animated masterpiece’s continuing saga.

Remember to mark your calendars for November and prepare for a visual feast with Arcane Season 2 on Netflix.

January 8, 2024
From Past to Present: Post-credit Footage Reveals Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 to Unfold in Contemporary Seoul

Gyeongseong Creature returns with an enthralling second season, extending its narrative from the tumultuous spring of 1945 to the bustling streets of 2024 Seoul. This continuation, set against the backdrop of monstrous creations born from human greed, further entwines the fates of Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok.

Season 2 takes a dramatic leap through time, as revealed in the intriguing post-credit footage of Season 1. In this pivotal scene, a character called “Ho-jae”, bearing a striking resemblance to Jang Tae-sang, turns to reveal a mysterious scar, igniting a flurry of questions about his identity and the scar’s origin. This moment is a gateway to the series’ time travel element, transitioning the setting to Seoul of 2024. The released stills amplify the mystery, capturing Chae-ok at a critical juncture and suggesting a season brimming with enigmatic events and connections. Director Chung Dong-yoon shares his vision for this new chapter, stating, “Season 2 presents a story with a completely different charm. The change in space and time period will provide a clear distinction, offering an expanded universe feel.”

Season 1 captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of period drama and fantastical elements, earning high praise from international media. CNN hailed it as “[it] deserves to be a monster hit,” while TIME magazine noted, “it is also about the world we live in today.” Just 3 days after release, Season 1 gained a spot in the Global TOP 10(Non-English) to rise up to the third place and appear in the TOP 10 list of 69 countries across the globe including Brazil, Japan, Singapore, France, and Australia.

The suspense around the series is further fueled by the cliffhanger from Season 1’s finale and the anticipation of how the characters’ narratives will evolve. Actors, including Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, have hinted at the deeper character developments and emotional depth of the upcoming season, continuing its legacy as a global sensation and delving into the mysteries of time travel and destiny.

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix, is all poised to reveal a larger, more dynamic story.

January 8, 2024