Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, which is set to bring to the screen more works from the legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito. While many of his works have been adapted into anime and live-action titles, Netflix’s new series will adapt many of his stories that have not been seen onscreen yet.
Check out the new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre below:
Junji Ito Maniac will feature 20 stories from Ito’s wealthy lineup of works, including Hanging Blimp, Tomie・Photo, Four x Four Walls, and Intruder. Shinobu Tagashira serves as the director, with a screenplay by Kaoru Sawada. The cast includes Rie Suegara, Yumiri Hanamori, Yuji Mitsuya, and Hiro Shimono.
The anime series will premiere on Netflix this January 19.
The official trailer for Netflix’s new YA supernatural series Lockwood & Co. has been released! In the trailer, we get to see the show’s young protagonists as they face off with evil spirits wreaking havoc in London.
Check out the trailer for Lockwood & Co. below:
This new show is based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same name. Set in London, it follows a physically gifted girl who stumbles upon a ghost-hunting startup run by two teenage boys, the Lockwood & Co. Together, the trio will unravel a mystery that will change the course of history.
Helmed by Attack the Block filmmaker Joe Cornish, the series stars Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Ivanno Jeremiah, Jack Bandeira, Luke Treadaway, Morven Christie, Ben Crompton, Hayley Konadu, Rhianna Dorris, and Paddy Holland.
Lockwood & Co. will premiere on Netflix this January 27.
The iconic Mystery Inc. gets a reboot in the upcoming animated series Velma! The first trailer for the new adult animation show has been released, giving us a look at the origin story of Velma Dinkley. Check out the trailer below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSm_Y3yS7bA
Dubbed as an original spin on the franchise that “unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers,” Velma will focus on the story of the brains behind the beloved gang. In the show, we’ll get to see Velma solving mysteries in school while enlisting the help of Daphne, Norville, and Fred.
Velma stars the voices of Mindy Kaling, Constance Wu, Sam Richardson, and Glenn Howerton. It debuts on HBO Max today, January 12.
What Park Yoonjo lacks in qualifications and experience, she more than makes up for in tenacity and drive, but when she discovers that she was only hired for diversity reasons at her firm where her best friend Ryu Jaemin works, all hell will break loose as she sets to prove everyone wrong in RACE, a new Korean office drama coming exclusively to Disney+ this year.
In RACE, audiences can follow along as Park Yoonjo does whatever it takes to prove that she belongs in her role. Determined to succeed, Yoonjo seeks out the help of the agency’s pride and joy – the incomparable star of PR, Koo Yijung, in the hope of learning from the country’s very best.
Starring Lee Yeon Hee (New Year Blues, Welcome to Wedding Hell) as “diversity hire” Park Yoonjo; Hong Jonghyun (Moon Lovers) as Ryu Jaemin, Yoonjo’s best friend who cares about his personal life as much as work, Moon Sori (The Handmaiden, Seoul Vibe) as Koo Yijung, the leading voice in the PR industry, and Chung Yunho (Dating On Earth) as CEO Seo Donghoon, RACE is written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Roori (Hyena, The Ace) and directed by Lee Dongyoon (She Would Never Know, 20th Century Boy and Girl).
First announced last month as part of an expanded slate of local APAC content at the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore, RACE joins a whole host of other eagerly anticipated Korean titles coming to Disney+ in the coming months, including the sequel to Soundtrack #1, Soundtrack #2; Call It Love; Shadow Detective Season 2 and BTS MONUMENTS: BEYOND THE STAR as well as a slew of other exciting Korean and regional titles.
Cinema One welcomes 2023 with must-watch Filipino blockbusters and Asian films to entertain you this January, 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:
Mina-Anud
Starring Dennis Trillo and Jerald Napoles January 23, 11 PM
Paradise is upturned when 3 tons of cocaine wash up on the shores of a peaceful seaside community.
Mater Dolorosa
Starring Gina Alajar and Felix Roco January 25, 11 PM
Lourdes Lagrimas is the godmother of all illegal activities in a small district. She runs the business – carnapping, illegal gambling and drugs with her children. As the new year comes, the City Mayor launches an anti-vice campaign putting the Lagrimas’ in peril. As days pass, we see Lourdes trying to put the family together amidst an avalanche of events that will test her demeanor as a mother and as a criminal.
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2
Starring Eugene Domingo, Jericho Rosales, and Joel Torre January 26, 1 PM
A 2016 movie by Marlon Rivera, starring Eugene Domingo, Kean Cipriano, Joel Torre, and Jericho Rosales.
Buy Now, Die Later
Starring Vhong Navarro and TJ Trinidad January 26, 11 PM
A magical store in Manila gives people items that prove to be the solution to their problems…for a price.
Talk Back and You’re Dead
Starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre January 29, 1 PM
A model student finds herself in a relationship with a delinquent gang leader. Her perfect life is soon thrown into chaos, even as she finds a measure of happiness in the romance.
Status: It’s Complicated
Starring Paulo Avelino, Jake Cuenca, and Maja Salvador January 30, 3 PM
Two roommates with opposing views on relationships decide to trade lifestyles: the more conservative of the two will try playing the field, and the playboy will try to commit to a more serious relationship.
The Debutantes
Starring Sue Ramirez and Miles Ocampo January 30, 5 PM
A story of girls aspiring for a blissful 18th birthday celebration turned bloody. A mystery will unveil from their past and the curse cast on them.
The Knight of Shadows
Starring Jackie Chan January 30, 7 PM
A legendary demon hunter investigates the disappearances of young girls from a village. When he discovers evil forces are kidnapping the girls to feast on their souls, he sets out to save humanity.
Dukot
Starring Enrique Gil and Ricky Davao January 30, 11 PM
Based on a true story, Dukot centers on the kidnapping of Carlo, the son of Charlie Sandoval, a customs official who is hounded by allegations of corruption.
He’s Into Her The Movie Cut
Starring Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan January 31, 7 PM
A spunky teenage girl from Mindoro, moves to Manila to live with her estranged father and study in a prestigious school. She clashes with basketball varsity captain, unaware that their one-upmanship will blossom into something beautiful.
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Netflix has dropped the full trailer for the upcoming fourth season of You. The hit series resumes with Joe Goldberg assuming yet another identity in an attempt to leave his dark past behind.
Check out the trailer for You season 4, part 1 below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0AfKViiVq4
For those unfamiliar with You, it follows the story of Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager who becomes obsessed with and stalks a customer named Beck. The show quickly gained popularity for its twists and turns, as well as its portrayal of toxic relationships.
This season, Joe assumes yet another identity, this time as a Professor in London, as he tries to put his life as a murderer behind him. But while on the path of redemption, Joe finds himself drawn to a new obsession.
The series stars Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Lukas Gage, and Tilly Keeper. The first part of season 4 will be released this February 9 while part 2 will be released on March 9. Watch the first three seasons of You on Netflix.
January is all about making lists from New Year’s resolutions to bucket lists, and even binge lists. If you’re on the lookout for shows to add to your binge list–from intriguing documentaries and reality shows, follow-ups to beloved titles, and more–look no further with this list of eight Disney+ titles to usher in the new year.
In this intriguing Korean dating show, each contestant comes to the Pink House looking for that special connection all while hiding a secret about their lives and identities from their prospective partners.
2. National Treasure: Edge of History
An expansion of the National Treasure films, the series follows Jess (Lisette Olivera), a young woman on a mission to recover a lost Pan-American treasure while uncovering the secrets of her treasure-protecting family.
3. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (January 6)
Relive the magic of the much-loved Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, in a very special musical featuring never-before-seen performances from H.E.R. as Belle and Josh Groban as the Beast.
4. SUPER JUNIOR THE LAST MAN STANDING (January 18)
SUPER JUNIOR talks about their past, present, and future as one of the most enduring K-Pop acts. With a career spanning almost two decades, the now nine-member group sheds light on its continued popularity in the ever-changing K-Pop landscape.
In this long-awaited follow-up to Enchanted, Giselle (Amy Adams) and her family move to Monroeville, a suburban paradise far from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. In this new place, new house, and with a new baby, Giselle faces the age-old question: “what comes after happily ever after?”
Directed by Jeffrey Malmberg, the documentary looks at the evolution of the iconic mouse and how it remains one of the most recognizable characters in history.
7. Amsterdam
Follow the adventures of an unlikely group of friends as they find themselves at the center of one of history’s most shocking political conspiracies in this crime epic set in the beautiful city of Amsterdam.
8. Criminal Minds
Now back for its 16th season, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI faces a whole new set of challenges, including capturing a new set of serial killers in a world forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION- “Moose” : Episode 1603 – L-R: Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss and Joe Mantegna as David Rossi in “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” streaming on Paramount+, 2022. Photo Credit: Paramount+
Consumers can now pay for Disney+ subscriptions via Gcash on DisneyPlus.com and find new favorites to start the new year right and enjoy thousands of hours of the best content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star!
Kapamilya’s fave leading man Piolo Pascual makes his way to Cinema One’s Romance Central featuring his well-loved films that will surely melt hearts.
After welcoming the New Year with his film with Judy Ann Santos, “Till There Was You,” last Jan. 1, Piolo continues to make hearts flutter in “Milan” with Claudine Barretto (Jan. 8), “Starting Over Again” with Toni Gonzaga (Jan. 15), “Love Me Again” with Angel Locsin (Jan. 22), and “The Breakup Playlist” with Sarah Geronimo (Jan. 29) on Romance Central, which airs Sundays at 5 pm.
Relive some of the greatest films of Megastar Sharon Cuneta in Restored Cinema with “BFF: Best Friends Forever” (Jan. 1), “Minsan, Minahal Kita” (Jan. 8), “Caregiver” (Jan. 15), “Madrasta” (Jan. 22), and “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana” (Jan. 29) airing every Sunday, 9pm.
From horror, comedy, or romance, the “Iron Heart” lead star Richard Gutierrez has it all. Catch some of his captivating movies like “Sigaw” (Jan. 16), “Fantastica” (Jan. 17), “For The First Time” (Jan. 18), “Unbreakable” (Jan. 19), and “Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di” (Jan. 20) airing Monday to Friday, 5pm.
Feel a rollercoaster of emotions with Liza Soberano’s hit movies. The week-long movie marathon includes “Alone/Together” (Jan. 16), “She’s The One” (Jan. 17), “Everyday I Love You” (Jan. 18), “Just The Way You Are” (Jan. 19), and “My Ex and Whys” (Jan. 20) which airs Monday to Friday, 7pm.
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This January, jump into the Year of the Rabbit as we feature the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac in the Celestial Animals Gone Wild Nat Geo Wild stunt.
Trudge through the Andes mountains with Hazel Audel as he embarks on an arduous journey from the ancient jungle of the Atlantic forest to one of the driest places on earth – the Atacama Desert in Primal Survivor: Over The Andes.
Uncover some of the Second World War’s most extraordinary events from an aerial perspective, soaring over elusive Nazi bunkers, and gliding across lost battleships and sunken shipwrecks in World War II: Secrets From Above.
Check out our top picks for the month below.
Embarking On A Ruthless Journey
Primal Survivor: Over The Andes
Premieres every Monday from January 16 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)
Explore some of the harshest conditions with wilderness guide and survival instructor Hazen Audel as he battles waterfalls, deadly swamps and freezing terrain over the Andes. Follow along Audel as he embarks on this ruthless journey from the ancient jungle of the Atlantic forest and the frozen peaks of the high Andes to the Atacama Desert and the Pacific Coast, relying on his bag of tricks to survive.
Unveiling World History Secrets
World War II: Secrets From Above
Premieres Thursday on January 19 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)
Fly above the infamous battle sites of D-Day and Dunkirk, soar over elusive Nazi bunkers, and glide across lost battleships and sunken shipwrecks to get a hidden glimpse into the most extraordinary events from the Second World War. Through rarely-seen archive film and aerial reconnaissance images, witness the crucial battles, daring bomb raids and the development of the world’s first cruise and ballistic missiles.
Lost & Found
Inside Airport Lost & Found
Premieres Friday on January 27 at 9pm on National Geographic (Singtel CH 201, Starhub CH 411), (Astro CH 551), (Skycable CH41 SD | CH195 HD)
Travellers lose millions of items at airports each year. Ever wonder what happened to lost goods at airports? Follow the journey of lost items at airports each year, from phones and neck pillows to human remains and raw fish.
Freaks Of Nature
Wild & Weird (stunt)
Premieres Thursday on January 5 at 8.30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Singtel CH 207, Starhub CH 413), (Astro CH 550), (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD)
Location: Australia: Reptile park staff member attempts to milk a funnel web
(Photo Courtesy of: Wag TV)
Get up close and personal with some of the strangest, freakiest and weirdest animals in nature. From incredible marine animals to the bizarre world of creepy crawlies, the animal kingdom is full of cannibal couples and bizarre family dynamics, and certainly not for the faint of heart!
Celestial Animals Gone Wild (stunt)
Premieres Saturday – Sunday on January 21 – 22 at 8.30pm on Nat Geo Wild (Singtel CH 207, Starhub CH 413), (Astro CH 550), (Skycable CH66 SD | CH193 HD)
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with Nat Geo WILD as we feature the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Netflix has just revealed the trailer for the upcoming Korean film JUNG_E from director Yeon Sang-ho, who is best known for his 2016 film Train to Busan and 2021 series Hellbound. This time, the director goes full-blown sci-fi in his latest movie for Netflix.
Check out the trailer for JUNG_E below:
In a post-apocalyptic near-future, Earth is left in ruins and the remnants of humanity live in manufactured shelters. When an impending war threatens the shelters, the military decides to clone the brain of the heroic soldier Jung-yi and use it on AI robots in an attempt to save the shelters. The film stars Kim Hyun-joo and Kang Soo-youn.
