In the first part of The Glory, we saw Moon Dong-eun carefully lay out the foundations of her grand machinations to take vengeance on the bullies who made her teenage years a living hell. Relentless in her pursuit for revenge, Dong-eun is almost a completely cold-blooded machine with only tiny sparks of humanity on display when dealing with her accomplice, Mrs. Kang (a wonderful Yeom Hye-ran), and a young doctor who has fallen for her, Joo Yeo-jeong (Lee Do Hyun). By the end of episode 8, the trap is set and one of the bullies has gone missing, Kim Gun-woo, while the husband of the mastermind of the bullies, Park Yeon-jin has begun to suspect their child is not his and his wife is not the person she had led him to believe.
The show, already intense as it is, gets even more heated in the first two episodes of its latest season. With Gun-woo missing, the bullies are starting to fall apart and turn against each other and this forces Yeon-jin to bare her fangs and fight back.
Part One of ‘The Glory’ was enjoyable because we saw Dong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) weave a tangled web that put her former tormentors into a tailspin. The show gave us a chance to revel in her vengeance. The campy, one-dimensional brutality of their bullying earns the psychological terror she puts the bullies in and we derive joy from it, despite how it could possibly destroy Moon Dong-eun’s soul forever.
Photo: The Glory Part Two trailer
But now that the pressure is on, Yeon-jin is fighting back and what was a one-sided battle has now become a head-on battle. And Yeo-jin is not without her means. While Dong-eun has had 18 years to prepare, at the heart of it all is a tortured soul. She’s still, inherently a good person seeking safety. Yeo-jin is pure evil and her opening salvo on episode 9 is directed at my personal favourite character, Mrs. Kang.
All of a sudden, Dong-eun’s plan is not as foolproof as we were led to believe.
At the same time, Yeon-jin’s husband, Ha Do Yeong (Jung Sung-il) is not some simple puppet. He’s still a variable who may or may not go against his scheming wife. And the bully Jeon Jae-jun (played by the brilliant Park Sung-hoon) has plans of his own to take Park Yeon-jin’s daughter as his own.
Photo: The Glory Part Two trailer
With all these variables coming into play, episode 9 and 10 of ‘The Glory’ has raised the stakes and taken out the fun of taking revenge and made the battle very real and very dangerous for Dong-eun. The advantage of surprise is no longer there. It’s her against all her bullies and while her first strike has been decisive and brutal; it seems that the retaliation will just be as severe.
What makes ‘The Glory’ so enjoyable was how we got to see these untouchable bullies suffer at the hands of the person they tormented. Now that it has evened out the playing field, it’s no longer a guilty pleasure. The show has managed to shift our desires from wanting to see Dong-eun’s comeuppance to just making sure she survives. This bait and switch, made possible by cutting the season in half and taking a 2-month break, is an interesting use of the medium to build momentum and to help the show gain its full stride.
Photo: The Glory Part Two trailer
Now, more than ever, her humanity is at stake and the show is now poised to reach a profundity that wasn’t available to it at the beginning. This is a promise made by the character of Mrs. Kang because Joo Yeo-jeong is very happy to be an accomplice to Dong-eun’s plan. His own dark backstory, as revealed in episode 10, has made him poised to be an even more frightening aspect of this story.
As ‘The Glory’ returns to streaming with part two, we will all await with bated breath how this story will end.
My Rating:
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The Glory Part Two starts streaming on Netflix this March 10.
It’s been almost two years since the release of season two of The Mandalorian and so much has happened since then. A range of other Star Wars shows have premiered on Disney+ but I never caught up. I did enjoy ‘The Mandalorian’ though so being able to see the first two episodes quickly reminded me what I love most about the show. Even with all the time that passed, it’s important to note that the only two characters you really have to remember are The Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his ward, Grogu. Their relationship is the heart of the show and that’s all you need to know. What I also love about ‘The Mandalorian’ is how showrunner Jon Favreau sticks to the space western genre.
Westerns are not just about cowboys and Native Americans. It’s the frontier lands and it’s about the beginnings of civilization. Away from the big cities, in the wild, wild west, might makes right and the law is just an abstract thing. What Favreau does is to take the essential thematic elements of a western and infuse it into the narrative structure of ‘The Mandalorian.’ He does this with terrific effect. It’s one part commentary on the fringes of society, far away from the eyes of authority but it’s also a fun adventure into the unknown reaches of the Star Wars universe.
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By the start of the third season, we discover that Grogu has decided to stay with Din Djarin (which apparently is a choice that was made in an episode of ‘The Book of Bobba Fett,’ which I did not see) and are now on a task to redeem Din Djarin in the eyes of The Mandalorians, as he has broken from the Creed when he took off his helmet last season. Despite the show being about the frontier lands of the Star Wars universe, outside the reach of The New Republic, and the people at the fringes of this galactic society, the first two episodes of the third season seem to be exploring the roots of Mandalorian culture and the importance of the Creed, their way of life.
There is a profound existentialism that is being teased in the first two episodes as Din Djarin is determined to rejoin his people by bathing in the waters of an underground lake in his homeworld. On the flip side, Bo Katan (Katee Sackhoff) joins the cast and contrasts Din Djarin’s faith by being cynical about the Mandalorian code. As a royal who saw Mandalore at its greatness (before its ruin), she is disillusioned and cynical. These two forces are at full display in the first two episodes and signal an interesting philosophical debate that may unfold during this whole season.
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After all, the first two seasons have been about exploring the world of the show and how lawlessness looks in this universe. Now, the show goes deeper and looks inwards into the beliefs that give these characters a sense of purpose. Now, the mantra the Mandalorians always recite – “This is the way” – holds much more weight. It’s become a promise of what’s to come in this season and I’m all for it.
The show is moving at a very quick pace. The first episode seems inconsequential, a random trip that leads to no real story event other than to revisit some old characters, but quickly we arrive at Mandalore by the second episode and what transpires there is a figurative renewal of faith for the two characters in opposition. By the end of the second episode, I still don’t know where this show is moving towards but it feels so much bigger than before, as if it is alluding to something grand and I’m all for it.
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What makes ‘The Mandalorian’ so enjoyable is the free-and-easy storytelling and the dynamic characters. It’s a fun show that prefers to show us in broad strokes a world that is outside the reach of authority. There’s a lot of humanity tucked away in the images of pirates and mercenaries. Now that Din Djarin and Grogu’s relationship is secured, it is time to broaden that world and, at the same time, deepen it and if it moves along its steady pace as earlier seasons, then we are in for another fun ride.
My Rating:
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The Mandalorian season 3 has released its first episode on Disney+with new episodes dropping every week.
Prime Video has released the teaser key art for the new Amazon Original Movie Walang KaParis, a romantic drama which reunites the breakout tandem of Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez, popularly known as Alempoy. Walang KaParis is helmed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the director of Kita Kita (I See You), which catapulted the pair to fame in 2017. Viewers will be able to stream the film exclusively on Prime Video starting March 23 in 240 countries and territories worldwide, alongside Kita Kita (I See You).
Walang KaParis revolves around Jojo (Empoy Marquez), a Filipino artist in Paris who has had many lovers, but constantly finds himself desperate to fill the chasm in his life occupied by the mysterious muse of his paintings. For years, his heart is held captive by a woman with no name and no history. Like a compass, he looks for her in every girl he meets, hoping she will be “the one.” One day, a woman named Marie (Alessandra De Rossi) walks up to him and claims to be the subject of his paintings.
Produced by Spring Films and Viva Films, Walang KaParis—which literally means “no match” in Tagalog—is a play on the story’s setting, one of the most romantic places in the world, Paris. Singer KZ Tandingan returns to record the original soundtrack for the new Alempoy movie.
“A few weeks after Prime Video debuted its first Filipino Amazon Original 10 Little Mistresses, we are thrilled to bring another quality Filipino movie to global audiences with Walang KaParis,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video, Southeast Asia. “We’re always on the lookout for great stories that are uniquely local and highly enjoyable, and we’re excited to work with more Filipino talents to bring diverse stories to Prime Video members in the Philippines and across the globe.”
Walang KaParis joins the hundreds of other Filipino shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as 10 Little Mistresses, Drag Den with Manila Luzon, and One Good Day. Korean titles such as Island and Jinny’s Kitchen, anime hits such as Chainsaw Man, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members will be able to watch Walang KaParis anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Find out more at www.primevideo.com and enjoy a 7-day promotional trial.
On HBO GO and HBO this March, catch the much-anticipated premiere of the beloved series, Succession Season 4 on March 27 and the series finale of The Last of Us on March 13. Expect drama in the premiere of Perry Mason Season 2 and Downton Abbey: A New Era. Dive into action with movies The Hunger Games, Black Mass and War Dogs on Warner TV and go on an adventure every weekend this March with The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe Season 2 and Teen Titans Go! on Cartoon Network. Enjoy new episodes of Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders and more, with Cartoonito Playdate on Boomerang.
Perry Mason Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, March 7 at 10am on HBO and HBO GO
Months after the Dodson case has come to an end, the scion of a powerful oil family is brutally murdered. When the DA goes to the city’s Hoovervilles to pinpoint the most obvious of suspects, Perry, Della, and Paul find themselves at the centre of a case that will uncover far reaching conspiracies and force them to reckon with what it truly means to be guilty. Season 2 stars Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, Chris Chalk, Diarra Kilpatrick, Eric Lange, Justin Kirk, Katherine Waterston, Hope Davis, Fabrizio Guido, Peter Mendoza, Mark O’Brien, Paul Raci, Jen Tullock, Jon Chaffin, Onahoua Rodriguez, Jee Young Han, Sean Astin, Tommy Dewey, Shea Whigham, and Wallace Langham.
The Last of Us New episodes every Monday at 10am on HBO and HBO GO with the series finale on March 13
Based on the critically acclaimed video game, this HBO Original drama series takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heart-breaking journey, as they both must traverse the US and depend on each other for survival. The nine-episode first season stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Melanie Lynskey, Storm Reid, Merle Dandridge, Jeffrey Pierce, Lamar Johnson, Keivonn Woodard, Graham Greene, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker also star.
Downton Abbey: A New Era Premieres Saturday, March 25 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event Downton Abbey: A New Era. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.
Succession Season 4 Premieres Monday, March 27 at 9am on HBO and HBO GO
In Season 4, the sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed. Stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck.
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Superman & Lois Season 3 Premieres Wednesday, March 15 at 9pm on Warner TV
Season 3 opens weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark and Lois are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying the small-town life. However, Lois’ own work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Stars Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tuloch, Michael Bishop, Alex Garfin, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Dylan Walsh.
The Hunger Games (2012) Premieres Saturday, March 4 at 9pm on Warner TV
The Hunger Games chronicles a teenage girl’s defiant struggle to survive in a future dystopia where The Capitol requires its twelve subjugated districts to atone for their onetime insurrection through the annual Hunger Games, a fight-to-the-death event held in a fantastical manmade arena. Although suffering extreme hardship is commonplace for Katniss Everdeen, she is forced to make choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love in order to win the games and return home to her district.Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Lravitz, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland and Willow Shields.
Black Mass (2015) Premieres Saturday, March 11 at 9pm on Warner TV
In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the true story of this unholy alliance, which spiralled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.Stars Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rory Cochrane, Jesse Plemons, Kevin Bacon, Peter Sarsgaard, Adam Scott, Dakota Johnson and Corey Stoll.
War Dogs (2016) Premieres Saturday, March 18 at 9pm on Warner TV
Follow two Miami stoners who exploit a little-known government initiative during the Iraq War that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are soon living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a $300 million deal to arm the Afghan Military – a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government. Stars Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, Eddie Jemison and Bradley Cooper.
Adventures on Cartoon Network, Cartoonito on Boomerang and HBO GO
The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe Season 2 Every weekend this March from Saturday, March 4 at 12.30pm on Cartoon Network
In Chapter 2: Journey to the Forest of Outlaws, follow as Prince Ivandoe ventures into a rogue state, home to outlaws, pickpockets, forgers, swindlers, and thieves from all The Five Kingdoms. Episodes include The Prince and The Feast of the Fopdoodles, The Prince and The Wise Wizard of Wisdom and The Prince and the Playdate.
Cartoonito Playdate Every weekend this March from Saturday, March 4 at 9am on Cartoonito on Boomerang
Boomerang is extending a big welcome to their latest addition, Cartoonito. Cartoonito offers a modern approach to preschool programming, built to support each child’s unique potential with its educational framework called “Human Centric Learning”. Head over to Cartoonito on Boomerang to enjoy a Playdate with brand new episodes of Batwheels, MechaBuilder, Bugs Bunny Builders and Tangranimals.
Teen Titans Go! – Raven vs Starfire Premieres Wednesday, March 8 at 10:30am and every weekend in March, at 11:30am on Cartoon Network and HBO GO
Join in on an epic three-hour marathon of Raven vs Starfire episodes on March 8. Then, come back on the weekends for more adventure with the duo and catch Raven and Starfire with the rest of the gang in Teen Titans Go!with back-to-back episodes on HBO GO from March 16.
Greatest of All Toons Marathon All week from Monday, March 13 at 1pm to Sunday, March 19 on Cartoon Network
Can’t get enough of your favourite Cartoon Network shows? Tune in to our special week-long marathon and catch The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Ninjago: Master of Spinjitzu, Teen Titans Go!, Mechamato, We Baby Bears and Mr Bean: The Animated Series.
LEGO DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters Premieres Thursday, March 16 at 3pm on Cartoon Network
Catch LEGO DC Shazam: Magic and Monsters movie this March. 10-year-old Billy Batson transforms into an adult superhero, Shazam! While fighting off the evil Mr. Mind and Black Adam, Billy learns that he must trust others.
Bugs Bunny Builders Season 1 New episodes on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 at 9am on Cartoonito on Boomerang and on HBO GO
Join Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety as they use their wacky vehicles to take on the looniest builds ever. Along the way, they’ll learn valuable lessons and how to never give up because The Looney Builders always get the job done.
50/50 Heroes Premieres Sunday, March 19 at 1pm on Cartoon Network
Half-Brother, Half-Sister, Half-Superheroes! Mo and Sam have inherited some powers from their great-great-great-grandma. But, being half-siblings, they’re going to have to share these powers right down the middle. These two “sorta superheroes” run half as fast, turn half invisible, and shoot threads half as far! No latex suits for these heroes, and no missions to save the world. All Mo and Sam have to do is make their daily lives as kids half-livable. Join in the fun as this super modern family mixes superpowers and everyday life.
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 new 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.
Global video streaming service Prime Video announced today that romance series True to Love will be coming to the service. Prime Video customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, India, US, UK, Canada, and Australia can watch new episodes of True to Love weekly, every Wednesday and Thursday, starting April 12.
True to Love is a romantic comedy series that bursts with romance. The romance is centered around reputable dating coach Deborah (Yoo In-na), the prickly publishing planner Soo-hyeok (Yoon Hyun-min), and the publishing company head Sang-jin (Joo Sang-wook).
Actress Yoo In-na is known for her roles in dramas like The Spies Who Loved Me, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and My Secret Hotel. Yoon Hyun-min has been seen recently in Get Revenge, Men are Men, and Witch at Court. And Joo Sang-wook has acted in series like Touch, Fates & Furies, and Fantastic.
True to Love is produced by KT StudioGenie, Poongnyeonjeonpasang, and Oz Arena. The series is directed by Lee Tae-gon, who has been loved by the public for his directing skills in Mad for Each Other, Diary of a Prosecutor, and the Hello, My Twenties series. True to Love is written by A-kyung, who is a writer recognized for her witty writing skills. The upcoming series is drawing attention from viewers due to the reunion of both Director Lee Tae-gon and writer A-kyung after working together on Mad for Each Other.
As we dive deeper into the year, Prime Video is bringing a wave of fresh content to our screens. From action-packed movies to thought-provoking TV series, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this March.
Mahal Kita Beksman March 2, 2023
Dali’s life, a make-up artist and fashion designer, is happy and gay. But when he falls in love… Surprise! He’s straight!
Daisy Jones & The Six March 3, 2023
Based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six is a limited musical-drama series detailing the rise and precipitous fall of a renowned rock band. In 1977, Daisy Jones & The Six were on top of the world. Fronted by two charismatic lead singers—Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin)—the band had risen from obscurity to fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth. This is the story of how an iconic band imploded at the height of its powers.
Triangle of Sadness March 9, 2023
Tells the story of a pair of models who find themselves at a crossroads in their careers. Fashion model couple Carl and Yaya are invited on a luxury cruise. When the yacht sinks they become stranded on a desert island with a group of billionaires and a cleaning lady. In the fight for survival, old hierarchies are turned upside down since the cleaning lady is the only one who knows how to fish.
Deleter March 16, 2023
An online content moderator, Lyra, who deletes a suicide video made by her co-worker, Aileen, by jumping off the rooftop of her building because of depression. Days after the incident, Aileen comes back as a vengeful spirit haunting Lyra because she had deleted the video why Aileen committed suicide. In the end, Lyra finds out the truth of Aileen’s suicide but will that be enough for her and move on?
DOM March 17, 2023
Making headlines in newspapers, Pedro Dom becomes the most wanted criminal in Rio de Janeiro. The police gets closer to his steps and, cornered, he tries to escape but ends up arrested. Crime is everywhere, the schemes are even more complex and can become fatal. He has only one option left: impersonate someone else to survive this hell. In the past, a young Victor is at war with the police’s rotten side and, like his son, he must escape before it’s too late. Isolated on a mission in the Amazon forest, he also assumes a new identity in order to infiltrate the locals. Not everything is what it seems. The rules are different now and you have to be careful with those around you.
Swarm (Yellow S1) March 17, 2023
From co-creators and executive producers Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, Swarm, set between 2016-2018, follows Dre (Dominique Fishback), an obsessed fan of the world’s biggest pop star who sets off on an unexpected cross-country journey.
The Power March 31, 2023
The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. The series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.
The series stars Toni Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, alongside John Leguizamo as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho as Jos Cleary-Lopez, Toheeb Jimoh as Tunde Ojo, Josh Charles as Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan as Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz as Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić as Tatiana Moskalev, Halle Bush as Allie Montgomery, and more.
The Power comes from Amazon Studios and SISTER, with Raelle Tucker (True Blood) serving as showrunner.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to be entertained this March on Prime Video. With a wide range of movies and TV shows to choose from, there’s no better time to cozy up on the couch and enjoy some quality entertainment.
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When the first-look still of Kim Woo-bin portraying the legendary deliveryman ‘5-8’ was released in January, it sparked a wave of excitement among fans. In “a world without air”, the deliverymen, also known as the black knights, deliver oxygen and necessities to the 1% of the population who lived through the extreme desertification.
The first teaser poster for Black Knight offers a glimpse into the series’s setting, a world completely engulfed in sand. A used oxygen mask lies discarded on a barren landscape, where the ruins of collapsed high-rise buildings loom in the distance with no signs of life. A figure resembling the legendary deliveryman 5-8 walks away from a massive truck, leaving viewers with a sense of intrigue for the story to unfold.
The bar is set high, as all eyes are on the fantastic ensemble of seasoned actors. Kim Woo-bin plays the legendary deliveryman, a.k.a ‘5-8’, Song Seung-heon as the only heir to the powerful Cheonmyeong Group, Kang You-seok as a boy who dreams of becoming a deliveryman and Esom as the Defense Intelligence Command major. These characters bring depth and complexity to the narrative, each with unique perspectives and motivations.
Director Cho Ui-Seok, known for his tightly-knit narrative and cathartic action sequences, spearheads the production.
Black Knight is set to premiere in the second quarter of 2023 only on Netflix.
Disney+ has unveiled the trailer for the new film Peter Pan & Wendy. The movie offers a new live-action adaptation of the timeless tale of Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and the dangerous Captain Hook. Check out the trailer below:
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic novel and the 1953 animated classic, this new movie follows the story of Wendy and her siblings who were brought to the magical Neverland by a mysterious boy named Peter Pan. There, they must help a group of young boys and the fairy Tinker Bell fight the evil pirates led by Captain Hook.
Peter Pan & Wendy is directed by David Lowery from a screenplay by Lowery and Toby Halbrooks. It stars Jude Law, Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Joshua Pickering, Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker, Alan Tudyk, and Jim Gaffigan. The movie arrives on Disney+ this April 28.
Today, Prime Video debuted first-look images for the highly anticipated action-spy thriller Citadel, revealing that the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, April 28, with two adrenaline-fueled episodes, followed by a new episode released weekly every Friday through May 26. The landmark, high-stakes drama is executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil, and stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville. Citadel will be available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
About Citadel
Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.
Richard Madden stars as Mason Kane, alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Nadia Sinh, Stanley Tucci as Bernard Orlick, Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy, Roland Møller as Anders Silje and Davik Silje, Caoilinn Springall as Hendrix Conroy, and more.
From Amazon Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel is executive produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Scott Nemes for AGBO, with David Weil serving as showrunner and executive producer. Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg serve as executive producers for Midnight Radio. Newton Thomas Sigel and Patrick Moran also serve as executive producers.
Citadel Continues
Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas and featuring Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, is the debut of a landmark global franchise. Executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel and its subsequent series traverse the globe with interconnected stories. Each Citadel series is locally created, produced, and filmed in-region, and stars top talent, forming a distinct global franchise. Series are already underway in Italy and India, respectively, starring Matilda De Angelis, Varun Dhawan, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
The legendary Broadway star Idina Menzel has become an undeniable Disney icon, starring in Enchanted and Disenchanted, and famously voicing Elsa in the Frozen series. On Which Way to the Stage?, we get to see Menzel go on a national tour and achieve her lifelong dream, headlining a concert in New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
Global sensation BLACKPINK is hands-down one of the biggest girl groups in the world, with chart-topping hits like “Kill This Love,” “How You Like That,” “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” and “Whistle.” BLACKPINK: The Movie celebrates the group’s fifth year together and features exclusive interviews with the extremely talented Jisoo, Jenny, Lisa, and Rosé, along with performances from their highly successful world tours.
Filipino-American actress, singer, and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is one of the brightest young stars in music today, with her debut album “Sour” topping global music charts and earning prestigious Grammy nominations. In driving home 2 u, get an in-depth look at the making of her album, along with special performances of her top hits like “drivers license,” “good 4 u,” and “traitor.”
For headstrong heroines
Heroines are strong and fearless, taking on all challenges and overcoming obstacles along the way. Be inspired by these women on Disney+ and witness their awesome feats of strength and bravery!
Get ready for a super-powered legal comedy featuring lawyer Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany), aka She-Hulk, as she tackles legal troubles of the superhero kind. Apart from handling superhero legal matters like a boss, she also has to masterfully deal with her new powers and balance her life as a lawyer and superhero on the rise.
From one super-powered series to another, catch Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) in WandaVision where she musters the emotional strength to deal with loss and motherhood while overcoming the threats that look to shatter reality as we know it.
Brave follows the tale of Merida, a princess who wants to defy royal norms, leading to a quest to save her family and kingdom from war. Brave is an inspiring tale of heroism that young girls will surely love.
Throughout history, women have been successful trailblazers and trendsetters, empowering fellow women around the world to take charge. Be inspired to lead like them by watching these amazing women do their thing while breaking norms on Disney+!
In Cruella, we see the titular character, played by Emma Stone, as a young fashion designer looking to make her mark in the industry. With her daring and elaborate designs and a daring group of thieves by her side, little will stand in the way of her success.
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly over the Atlantic Ocean solo, is a role model for women worldwide. Expedition Amelia, produced by National Geographic, looks to solve the mystery of her fateful final journey and find the much-sought answers to one of history’s biggest mysteries.
Portrait of Allison Fundis, Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Exploration Trust. (photo credit: National Geographic/Stewart Volland)
This upcoming true crime film is based on the true story of a killer who went on a rampage during the 1960s. It stars Keira Knightley as reporter Loretta McLaughlin, the intrepid journalist who broke the story at the time. She challenges the norms and takes risks to let her voice be heard, and uncover the corruption within the case.
