Netflix announced a region-wide update to some of its subscription plans. Starting February 21, 2023, subscribers from the Philippines can now enjoy a variety of movies and shows on Netflix at a much lower cost.
Users currently subscribed to the Basic Plan will now be paying monthly fees amounting to PHP 249 (from PHP 369), while subscribers under the Standard Plan can now enjoy watching their favorite shows with a monthly cost of PHP 399 (from PHP 459). Mobile Plan and Premium Plan holders will still retain their same monthly subscription cost– PHP 149 and PHP 549 per month, respectively.
New members who sign up will see the new price for the plans immediately starting February 21, 2023. The update will roll out to existing members over the coming weeks from their next billing cycle. Existing members will be notified by email, [as well as within the Netflix app 30 days before the new prices are applied to them ]. The exact timing will depend on the specific member’s billing cycle.
Netflix has been investing heavily in great new shows and films over the last few years – and have an amazing TV and film slate in the coming months, including Murder Mystery 2, Extraction 2, Heart of Stone, An Inconvenient Love, as well as recently launched titles like You S4, Your Place or Mine, Alice In Borderland 2, Glass Onion: Knives Out, Wednesday, The Witcher. Netflix continuously explores ways to enhance their member’s experience, and is more committed than ever to deliver an experience that doesn’t just meet, but exceeds their expectations.
This March, Cinema One has rounded up some must-watch Filipino blockbusters to entertain you, so sit back and watch from the comfort of your homes! Here are some films coming to Cinema One this month to add to your binge list:
Exes Baggage
Starring Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino March 6, 5 PM
Princess Daya Reese
Starring Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber March 7, 5 PM
Beauty in a Bottle
Starring Angeline Quinto, Assunta De Rossi, Angelica Panganiban, and Empress Schuck March 8, 11 AM
DOTGA: Da One That Ghost Away
Starring Kim Chiu and Ryan Bang March 9, 3 PM
Siargao
Starring Erich Gonzales and Jericho Gonzales March 13, 7 PM
Just The Way You Are
Starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano March 15, 5 PM
The Reunion
Starring Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, and Kian Cipriano March 15, 7 PM
Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig
Starring Sofia Andres and Iñigo Pascual March 20, 5 PM
Bakwit Boys
Starring Vance Larena, Ryle Paolo Santiago, Nikko Natividad, and Devon Seron March 22, 3 AM
Honor Thy Father
Starring John Lloyd Cruz and Tirso Cruz III March 24, 1 PM
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Global video streaming service Prime Video announced today that unscripted Korean show Jinny’s Kitchen, which features a cast of famous stars opening and running a Korean restaurant overseas, will be coming exclusively to the service. Actors Jung Yu-mi, Park Seo-jun, and Choi Woo-shik will be rejoining Lee Seo-jin in this new venture. Furthermore, V of the globally popular K-pop boy group BTS will be the team’s new castmate, rounding out the dream team. Prime Video customers in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam can watch new episodes of Jinny’s Kitchen every Friday, starting February 24. The show will launch globally in further countries exclusively on Prime Video later this spring.
The new series follows the success of the Youn’s Kitchen franchise, produced by leading Korean entertainment company, CJ ENM, which showed a cast of actors opening and running a small Korean restaurant overseas. Actor Lee Seo-jin will be stepping up as the leader of Jinny’s Kitchen and lead the team as they serve Korean street food in Bacalar, Mexico. Lee Seo-jin is an actor by trade, but interestingly, also has a business management degree from the New York University Stern School of Business. Park Seo-jun, Choi Woo-shik, and V from BTS are famously known to be close friends, and this is evident in how they joke around in the midst of the busy restaurant as they serve customers alongside Lee Seo-Jin.
“We know how popular Korean content is among our global Prime Video audiences, and when it comes to Korean unscripted shows there’s an air of the unexpected, anticipation, and excitements which fans will get from witnessing the real-life chemistry and friendship between the casts that build up over the season,” says David Simonsen, director Prime Video, Southeast Asia. “In the past year, Prime Video continues to boost its Korean TV series offerings for its customers globally, including exclusive K-dramas such as Love in Contract, and fantasy-action Amazon Original series, Island. We hope to delight fans of Korean shows with Jinny’s Kitchen, and are excited to see the show and this genre to find new audiences from different countries on Prime Video.”
Nah Yung Suk and Jang Eun Jeong, the directors of Jinny’s Kitchen, said, “All the cast has worked really hard in making Korean street food themselves. We expect fans to get very excited to see the five members’ struggles in their effort to satisfy international customers while running a Korean street food restaurant. We really hope this show will bring lots of fun and laughter to Korean and global viewers.”
Jinny’s Kitchen joins the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue, including exclusive titles from Southeast Asia, Korean titles such as Island and Love in Contract, 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 Jinny’s Kitchen 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 seven-day promotional trial.
Today’s audiences and movie-buffs can enjoy watching all-time Pinoy cinematic classics this February as Sagip Pelikula brings more of its digitally-restored titles for free on ABS-CBN Superview via Star Cinema’s official YouTube channel.
Apart from the catalog of free-to-watch Kapamilya films of different genres, Star Cinema will also offer restored and remastered Filipino classics from different film outfits in crisp visual and audio quality—courtesy of ABS-CBN Film Restoration.
As these titles make their way to ABS-CBN Superview on YouTube, here are five of the digitally-restored films that you can add to your watchlist this February:
1) Captain Barbell
The Mars Ravelo fever continues following Darna’s sought-after run in primetime as Sagip Pelikula brings the restored version of one of the earliest film adaptations of his iconic works with the 1973 “Captain Barbell” starring the King of Comedy himself, Dolphy. Apart from his signature slapstick antics alongside Panchito and Babalu, the film also showcases Dolphy’s acting chops in doing action-packed scenes.
Follow the story of a wimpy but good-hearted man, Tenteng (Dolphy), who was left distraught after being rejected by the woman he loves. But his life would turn around upon astoundingly lifting a mystical barbell that would grant him super strength and abilities, transforming him into Captain Barbell—protecting citizens from the forces of evil!
What happens when two of the country’s premier actresses, Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor, share the big screen? It’s surely an epic drama-fest filled with intense emotions and hard-hitting confrontations, as shown in one of their collaborative projects, the 1978 romance-affair film “Ikaw Ay Akin,” co-starring Christopher de Leon.
Find out how two women, the long-time girlfriend Teresita (Nora) and the ‘other woman’ Sandra (Vilma), get entangled in a web stemming from an illicit affair as they share the same love for Rex (Christopher), whose guilt continues to haunt him due to his infidel acts.
Aside from its story and compelling directive work from renowned filmmaker Ishmael Bernal, the film will be known to many for its intense final staredown scene from both Vilma and Nora, letting only their expressive eyes do the talking for them—a true testament to effective ‘mata-mata’ acting.
Another must-watch restored title to add to audiences’ watchlists this February is the 1990 revenge-drama film “Kapag Langit ang Humatol,” top-billed yet again by the Star for All Seasons, Vilma, alongside Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, and Charo Santos.
Relive how the oppressed housemaid, Florida (Vilma), exacts her vengeful retribution against the prominent family led by the stern matriarch Octavia (Gloria). Following a series of abuses under Octavia’s reign, which stemmed from her affair with the matriarch’s son Hector (Richard), she slowly rose to power and transformed into an influential mogul, thirsty for revenge against those who made her life miserable. But her vengeance seeps deeper when she finds out Octavia’s hidden secret in the years prior that would gravely affect her.
Viewers can also stream for free the 1984 experimental film “Soltero,” starring Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, and Chanda Romero.
From the story written by acclaimed playwright Bienvenido Noriega Jr., the film recounts the life of a 29-year-old bachelor Crispin (Jay), in his pursuit of finding love, hoping to end his melancholic misery of loneliness and despair.
And capping off the list is the coming-of-age drama movie “Moral,” written by National Artist for Literature Ricky Lee and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
Its star-studded female cast, Lorna Tolentino, Gina Alajar, Sandy Andolong, and Anna Marin, portray four women from different walks of life, each tackling dilemmas of their own. But along the way, they find peace and joy in their strong friendship forged by their struggles.
Catch these digitally-restored films anytime for free on ABS-CBN Superview via Star Cinema’s official YouTube channel.
Apart from these titles, audiences can also watch more of Sagip Pelikula’s restored classics, including “Tag-Ulan sa Tag-Araw,” “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos,” “Mga Bilanggong Birhen,” “Nunal sa Tubig,” “Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal,” “High School Scandal,” and “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit.” Visit youtube.com/ABSstarcinema to begin streaming.
For more details on its upcoming film showings, follow ABS-CBN Film Restoration on Facebook (facebook.com/filmrestorationabscbn), Twitter (@ABS_Restoration), and Instagram (@abscbnfilmrestoration).
HBO GO’s The Last of Us opened the love month of February with a touching romance between two men trying to survive at the end of the world. TLOU episode 3 prompted us to ask the question, “What is love?” Is love letting go of someone sick and helping them end their life or does it mean holding on? Everyone, it seemed, was caught off guard by the ethical and moral issues — and the tenderness! — that surfaced on a show that’s primarily about surviving a zombie apocalypse.
Since cinema and TV were invented, the exploration of love in all its forms and disguises has taken us from the ancient past to post-apocalyptic new age. With its blazing internet speeds, PLDT Home offers an uninterrupted viewing experience on top of complimentary or discounted vouchers on your favorite entertainment content platforms.
Watch love cross borders and conquer the most complicated twists on these shows – just in time for Love Month!
1. The Last of Us The Last of Us 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 and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
The series’ third episode is one of the most highly rated episodes on TV with most people predicting acting awards for the two guest stars, Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) and Murray Bartlett (White Lotus), who are actually better known as comedians than dramatic actors. It’s love, loneliness, sacrifice, and “resource management” at their peak!
Stream The Last of Us on HBO GO
2. The Bachelor Indonesia Season 1 The Bachelor Indonesia is the first local version of the hit Warner Bros. Discovery reality series The Bachelor ever to be produced in the country. The 10-episode series will take viewers on the ultimate romantic journey filled with intense drama, rivalry, heartbreak, and passion. Bear witness as 19 talented and charismatic ladies take their chance at finding true love and vie for the affections of one of Indonesia’s most eligible bachelors.
Like every iteration of The Bachelor, he will eliminate ladies during the rose ceremony and choose only one after a series of dates (group and single) and parties. 19 women, one man — what can possibly go wrong?
Stream The Bachelor Indonesia on HBO GO
3. Departure There are quite a few series involving unexplained avionic phenomenon that you sometimes wonder if what you’re watching is pure fiction or real. Departure is partly real. It was inspired by Martin Caidin’s 2003 book Ghosts of Air, which recounts inexplicable events happening thousands of feet in the air. Pilots told Caidin the strange phenomena they experienced, such as Bermuda Triangle accounts, sightings of aircraft from the past and ghost warnings to prevent a plane crash. Departure follows a brilliant man in 1973 Miami investigating how a 727 suddenly vanished into thin air and then reappeared 10 minutes later in the exact same spot.
Stream Departure on Lionsgate Play
4. Normal People The Guardian calls Normal People “a beautiful, hugely beautiful thing . . . a triumph in every way,” citing outstanding acting, direction and script. Normal People is an Irish romantic psychological drama based on Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel of the same name. It follows the relationship between Marianne Sheridan (Daisy Edgar-Jones, Where the Crawdads Sing) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal, God’s Creatures) starting from their final days in high school to their university years at Trinity College. Like any interesting couple, the two have a complex relationship and opposing personalities.
Stream Normal People on Lionsgate Play
5. K-Love Filipino series K-Love chronicles the story of five friends who share a love for Korean content. The cast includes Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca, Isabelle Daza, Sue Ramirez, and Gabby Padilla. “What is it about K-drama that draws people?” asked the narrator. The answer is the same as what the series offers: love, loss, second chances, career, and relationships that are both good and bad that we immediately relate to their stories.
Stream K-Love on Viu
6. Why Her “Why her (or him)?” might as well be a question we ask our friends when they begin a new relationship. The series is about Oh Soo-jae, who works as a lawyer in the best law firm in South Korea, whose chairman is enamored of her and would do anything to have her. She is a talented, ambitious and self-righteous lawyer, but one case gets her kicked out of the firm and she ends up teaching at Seojung University. There, she meets Gong Chan, a law student who falls in love with her.
Stream Why Her on Viu
PLDT Home customers can stream these series, shows, and so much more just with their subscription. Existing PLDT Home customers who sign up for PLDT Home Rewards from February 13 to 28 can earn 214 free Home Rewards Crystals that they can use to redeem exclusive perks, discounts, and bonuses.
Kill Boksoonis an action film following Boksoon, who leads a double life of an ordinary single mom and a legendary killer at a top-tier killing agency, MK Ent. Amid early-on attention due to being officially invited to the 73rd annual Berlin International Film Festival for the Berlinale Special, the second poster and the trailer have been revealed, amplifying curiosity about the film.
The released second trailer explicitly portrays Boksoon’s dual life as an ordinary mom and an A-list killer, showing strongly contrasting scenes of her grocery shopping to sharp transition into her life as an assassin backed by suspenseful and intense BGM.
Gil Boksoon using weapons from axes to long swords, glass cups, ropes, guns, etc., to fight her opponents provide a tease into the dynamic action sequence that will take place in the film.
Meanwhile, the appearance of characters Han Hee-sung (Koo Kyo-hwan), a killer who is unrecognized as an A-list, and Cha Min-hee (Esom), Cha Min-kyu’s younger sister and director of MK Ent, adds spice to the plot and doubles its tension.
The second poster revealed along with the trailer shows Gil Boksoon (Jeon Do-yeon) holding a bloody ax in one hand as if she had just completed “work” she had been commissioned to do, and on the other, a bag of groceries as if she had gone grocery shopping like any other loving mother. Gil Boksoon’s items that hint at her ‘double life,’ as seen from the second poster, spark curiosity about which path she’ll take as she stands at the crossroads of her career as a professional killer and her responsibilities as a mom.
Kill Boksoon has viewers worldwide focused with its star ensemble cast from Jeon Do-yeon to Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-A, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan. The production is spearheaded by Director Byun Sung-hyun known for his stylish directing, unrivaled character narrative, and solid storytelling.
Kill Boksoon unfolds only only on Netflix, on March 31st.
Netflix has revealed the first teaser trailer for their upcoming anime series Pluto, which turns classic manga and anime series Astro Boy into a suspense thriller. Watch the sneak peek teaser trailer for Pluto below:
A highly-acclaimed manga, Pluto was created by Naoki Urasawa and his longtime co-creator Takashi Nagasaki based on Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy “The Greatest Robot on Earth” arc from 1964. Urasawa who is known for popular manga series such as Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Master Keaton to name a few, injected his dark drama and suspenseful style into his retelling of the iconic franchise.
The seriesis set in a futuristic world where humans and high-functioning robots co-exist. It follows Europol detective Gesicht as he tries to solve a series of murders where the bodies of the victims, both humans and robots, are positioned with objects on their heads to imitate horns.
“I applaud the courage of everyone that has taken on the challenge of making an anime based on PLUTO. I am excited about the birth of this new series to win over people’s hearts. I hope that now more than ever, Osamu Tezuka’s message reaches the world,” shared author Naoki Urasawa in a statement via Netflix.
The anime is produced by GENCO with animation from Studio M2. The voice cast includes Shinshu Fuji, Yoko Hikasa as Atom, and Minori Suzuki as Uran. The release date for the anime has yet to be revealed.
The past two seasons have garnered critical acclaim and are enjoyed by new and long-time Star Wars fans alike. As the New Republic struggles to keep the peace together, The Mandalorian must meet with old allies and face new enemies while he and Grogu explore the galaxy.
Before the new season starts, here are some things you need to know to get up to speed.
The story so far
The first season of The Mandalorian begins with the story of the titular character (Din Djarin), a space bounty hunter who takes on contracts to kill or capture targets. He is tasked to hunt down The Child/Grogu, a mysterious youngling. Upon meeting The Child, The Mandalorian decides to go on the run and not honor the contract. This leads to a journey that becomes a fight for survival as they try to take down The Client, the man responsible for putting up the contract.
This ends with them making an enemy out of Moff Gideon, who was a part of the Galactic Empire that once ruled the galaxy. The Mandalorian and the Child then formed a new clan as they set off on a journey to learn more about the latter’s true origins.
In the second season, Grogu is abducted by the enemy. This leads to a dramatic rescue and a fight between Din Djarin and Moff Gideon, which ends with Djarin getting a weapon called the Darksaber and saving Grogu. The end of the second season saw Grogu wanting to train to become a Jedi. He then bids Din Djarin goodbye in an emotional farewell.
Grogu’s origin and powers
Grogu is one of the show’s biggest stars. We learned more about his abilities and origin story in the second season. His name was revealed by Ahsoka Tano, along with his past as a Jedi in training. We also see Grogu become more comfortable using his powers and abilities, even helping Din Djarin during fights. They include telepathy, telekinesis, healing wounds, calming beasts, and even masking his own abilities to protect himself.
While the second season shared more information about Grogu’s origins, the mystery of who rescued him when he was younger remains.
Who will claim the Darksaber?
A legendary weapon from Din Djarin’s home planet of Mandalore, its holder can claim the right to rule the planet. Realizing the power that this weapon holds, he has the choice to stake his claim. However, Bo-Katan, one of his trusted allies, is Mandalore’s rightful heir and needs the Darksaber
New adventures await Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian Season 3, catch them on Disney+ on March 1, 2023.
While fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are anticipating the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania in theaters this week, Marvel Studios dropped the new trailer for their next MCU movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Watch the trailer below:
As the trailer teased, fans can expect Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 to be a dramatic movie, as it also wraps up the story of the MCU’s beloved bunch of superheroes. While the official synopsis has not yet been revealed, the trailers for the film have confirmed that the story will explore the backstory of Rocket Raccoon, with his creator, the High Evolutionary serving as the main villain. The movie will also introduce Adam Warlock.
Reprising their roles in the film are Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki, and the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Also joining the cast are Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is set to hit US theaters on May 5, 2023. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
The teaser trailer and character posters for Part 2 provide a sneak peek into the continued revenge of Dong-eun. The Glory tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare.
In the teaser trailer, Yeon-jin says,“I’ve done nothing wrong, Dong-eun,” without a flicker of shame as Dong-eun’s chilling wrath intensifies, fueling anticipation for how Dong-eun’s vengeance will turn out. All eyes are on Dong-eun’s lifetime revenge, which will unfold in The Glory Part 2, releasing on Netflix March 10.
The 8 characters featured in the posters are all entangled in Moon Dong-eun’s detailed plan, those that help her; Joo Yeo-jeong, Kang Hyeon-nam and Ha Do-yeong, and the perpetrators; Park Yeon-jin, Jeon Jae-jun, Lee Sa-ra, Choi Hye-jeong, and Son Myeong-o. Viewers also look forward to more of Song Hye-kyo, as she received praise for leading the series with her stellar acting.
After its release in December 2021, The Glory Part 1 quickly rose to sensation, creating numerous parodies and memes on social media. The attention was also proven by its ranking in Netflix’s global top 10 TV (Non-English) list for 5 weeks following its release. The Glory Part 2 will build on the story of surveilling and closing in on the lives of Yeon-jin and their fellow perpetrators and show how they fall into their versions of ‘hell’ that Dong-eun has meticulously planned out, quenching viewers’ thirst for the ending.
The Glory Part 2 will be globally released on March 10, only on Netflix.
