Neil Gaiman, the creator of The Sandmanwhich has become an instant hit on Netflix after it was adapted into a live-action series, has officially confirmed that the show will return for a second season.
Gaiman announced the news on social media with the caption: “The rumours are true. Netflix is thrilled that so many of you have been watching Sandman, and the thing we were all hoping would happen… has indeed happened…”
The post also includes a clip to tease the next season, featuring Dream’s helmet surfacing from the sand, before stating that “The Dream continues.”
The rumours are true. Netflix is thrilled that so many of you have been watching Sandman, and the thing we were all hoping would happen… has indeed happened… pic.twitter.com/zc5CrhsdZK
Released back in August, Netflix’s The Sandman tells the story of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams and one of the seven Endless. When a man uses an occult ritual and traps Morpheus, the Endless was held captive for over a hundred years. Without the King of Dreams, chaos ensued in both the dreaming world and the waking world. After his escape, Morpheus finds his kingdom in ruins, and he goes on a journey to restore his powers and his kingdom.
The show’s source material, Neil Gaiman’s comic book series of the same name, first debuted in 1989. The critically-acclaimed title was among the first graphic novels to be part of The New York Times Best Seller list.
More details about the second season of The Sandman are yet to be revealed. You can stream the first season exclusively on Netflix. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
If you feel like spending some of your free time this month of November on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!
Check them out below:
Call Her Ganda
Schedule: November 1, 1:30 AM | November 12, 4:30 AM | November 18, 3:30 AM | November 21, 6:30 AM
When Jennifer Laude, a Filipina trans woman, is brutally murdered by a U.S. Marine, three women are intimately invested in the case.
Rico Blanco Songbook
Schedule: November 1, 6:30 AM | November 11, 12 AM | November 14, 7:30 AM | November 26, 5 AM
Helmed by critically-acclaimed director Treb Monteras, the hottest OPM artists of today join together to celebrate the music of a rock icon in this music special called Rico Blanco Songbook.
Never Not Love You
Schedule: November 1, 8:15 AM | November 10, 7:30 PM | November 27, 1:15 PM
It tells the story of young lovers who tries to build a life together until career opportunities sends them to a different country where their relationship will be tested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7UKL4zg5KM
Unified
Schedule: November 5, 4:45 AM | November 9, 9:30 PM | November 21, 8:15 AM
From the highly anticipated Unified concert of two powerhouse singers, Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo took our breath away not just with their voices and incredible, breathtaking showmanship, but their outfits as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLS_RUV9-eI
Mang Jose
Schedule: November 5, 9:30 PM | November 6, 11 AM | November 9, 3:30 PM | November 11, 5:30 PM | November 14, 1 PM | November 20, 11:30 PM
Having the ability of energy absorption and redirection, Mang Jose covertly saves people only if they rent him out. One day, Tope rents Mang Jose to help him save his mother who has been abducted by mysterious troopers of King Ina.
Finally Found Someone
Schedule: November 1, 2:45 PM | November 16, 9:30 PM | November 25, 11 AM
Aprilyn who is left by his groom on the day of their wedding becomes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom who will help her move on.
I America
Schedule: November 11, 7:15 AM | November 17, 5:15 PM
“I America” is a dramedy about a complex half-Pinay, half-Caucasian lady looking for American living in Olongapo City who tries to get her passport and US visa in order to meet her father personally for the first time.
Nuuk
Schedule: November 24, 9:30 PM
Elaisa (Alice Dixson) is a Filipino widow who lives in Nuuk with her rebellious adult son Karl. She meets a visiting Filipino seaman Mark (Aga Muhlach). He is friendly and caring. But a blizzard is threatening to cause more havoc in her life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYIQcIwGMWE&t
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Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a compelling drama with interesting characters, a thrilling title that keeps us at the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.
If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of November!
In this sequel film, Enola Holmes opens her own detective agency and her first official case about a missing person would lead her to a bigger mystery that would require her to team up with her brother Sherlock.
The anime adaptation of the hit Webtoon series, Lookism tells the story of a high school student who gets bullied because of his looks. After transferring schools, he discovers that he can switch between his real body and the body of a handsome guy.
Starring Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet, this new Christmas rom-com flick follows a woman who suffers from amnesia after a skiing accident. She is then found by a handsome lodge owner and his daughter.
Jason Momoa stars in this fantasy adventure film where a young girl discovers a map to the dream world of Slumberland, where she hopes to see her father once again.
This new spinoff series from the popular Addams Family franchise follows the young Wednesday Addams who gets transferred to Nevermore Academy where a supernatural mystery seems to follow her.
Prime Video released the official Season Three trailer and key art for the highly anticipated return of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. The series stars John Krasinski in the titular role, with Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly reprising their roles as CIA Officer James Greer and former CIA Officer Mike November, respectively. Joining the cast this season are Nina Hoss as Czech President Alena Kovac and Betty Gabriel as CIA Rome Station Chief Elizabeth Wright. As previously announced, Season Three will premiere all eight episodes on Wednesday, December 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television, and executive produced by Andrew Form, Allyson Seeger, John Krasinski, Vaun Wilmott, Brad
Fuller, and Michael Bay. Additionally, Tom Clancy and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost executive produce the third season, along with Mace Neufeld and Carlton Cuse.
House of the Dragon concluded its first season as the most viewed title ever on HBO GO in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
“We’re so thrilled to see House of the Dragon catch fire with Game of Thrones fans around the world, as well as new viewers who are discovering the world of Westeros for the first time,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max. “Congrats to George, Ryan, Miguel and the whole House of the Dragon team on an incredible first season.”
Photo Credits: HBO GO
House of the Dragon also reached 9.3 million viewers in the U.S. on Sunday night across all platforms, based on a combination of Nielsen and first party data, despite heavy hitting competition from Sunday Night Football and the final game of the Major League Baseball ALCS between the NY Yankees and Houston Astros. That marks the biggest finale night for an HBO series since the conclusion of Game of Thrones in May 2019.
House of the Dragon debuted on Sunday, August 21 in the U.S., to the largest audience for any new original series in the history of HBO and the best series launch on HBO Max across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. All episodes of the series are now averaging 29 million viewers in the U.S., more than tripling their average debut night audience with strong catch-up viewing.
Photo Credits: HBO GO
For comparison, this is tracking closely behind the average audience for Season 7 of Game of Thrones, which averaged 32.8M viewers per episode in the U.S.
Game of Thrones also continued to see elevated viewership as new episodes of House of the Dragon debuted. The series saw month over month gains in viewership this summer leading up to the premiere of House of the Dragon, culminating in its all-time highest weekly audience on HBO Max following the House of the Dragon premiere.
Photo Credits: HBO GO
Outside of the U.S., House of the Dragon has surpassed Game of Thrones Season 8, in Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan on an HBO streaming service. (The series streams on HBO Max in 39 countries in Latin America, 21 countries across Europe and on HBO GO in SEA, HK and TW.)
The complete first season of House of the Dragon is now available to stream on HBO GO.
House of the Dragon credits:
Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmidt. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
The game is afoot once again with the return of the young detective Enola Holmes!
The much-awaited sequel film, Enola Holmes 2, is dropping on Netflix this November 4. This time around, Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola is on her first official case as a detective after a young matchstick girl asks for her help on a missing person case. Little does Enola know, the case is much bigger than she thinks, leading her to a web of conspiracy that ties to her brother Sherlock’s latest baffling case.
Check out the trailer for Enola Holmes 2 below:
Over two years since the release of the first flick, we once again got to participate in a virtual roundtable interview with Henry Cavill who plays Enola’s big brother and the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. In this interview, Cavill talks about the growth of his character in the sequel, working with Millie Bobby Brown again, and more!
Check out the highlights of the interview below:
Was it an easy yes, doing the sequel?
Henry Cavill: It was an easy yes doing the sequel, because I had such a wonderful time on the first movie. It was all the same faces coming back. For me, there was no doubt that it was a wonderful thing to do and a fun thing to do. I enjoy playing support to Millie’s Enola, I think there’s some important messaging there, and I love being part of that, and it’s great being next to Millie as I see her talent and her experience and her career evolve as it is. It’s such an incredible right.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Was it a conscious choice for you to make this Sherlock more fallible and grounded?
Henry Cavill: I think the important thing with this Sherlock, is that he exists in the Enola universe as a supporting character. So that is the role of Sherlock, to help sell the journey, the story, and the message of what it is that Enola is going through.
While other Sherlocks are definitely fallible, they’re fallible in different ways, maybe not as focused on it in some way. Whereas we find in Enola 2, Sherlock is struggling with a case, he has turned to drink, and he is breaking down. That’s not necessarily something that the other Sherlocks don’t do, it’s just, less of a focus in some mediums. With this, it’s just fun to play Sherlock as a supporting character to Enola’s character.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
There’s a lot of growth in Enola’s character in this sequel. How about Sherlock, was there a certain growth in his character that you wanted to showcase in this film?
Henry Cavill: Yes, there’s definitely some growth in Sherlock’s character. Sherlock is the kind of person who thinks he’s the only person who can do anything so he must do it by himself. And when it comes to his relationship with Enola, we see him fighting against that– Enola helping and Enola’s advice, he doesn’t take it.
In time, we see the growth of Sherlock in realizing that there’s more than just doing things by one’s self. And with that, not only things can be done better but maybe it’s better for you.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
How was it returning to the character of Sherlock and to the world of Enola Holmes in this sequel?
Henry Cavill: When it comes to this, I think it’s a lot of fun to continue to tell the story, and that I think is something that any actor relishes. To revisit a character and get deeper into a character, especially in the world of TV where you might have eight to ten hours to explore a character, in a film you have less time. So to return to a character is a lot of fun.
Has it been fun playing the exasperated older brother in Enola Holmes 2?
Henry Cavill: Yes it has. Certainly, the relationship Millie and I have offset is very similar to a sibling relationship. It’s fun to bring that to the screen, it’s honestly not that much different from how we are in real life. There may have been a bit of language differences but yeah, it’s enormous fun. I enjoy it, it’s a natural place.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
You mentioned during the promotion of the first film how Millie Bobby Brown would try to get you to join Tiktok videos. Can you give us an update on how was it working with her in this sequel?
Henry Cavill: Very much the same. She would try, but I think at this stage, she knows I’m never gonna do it so she teases me about it. She tries to get me to panic by suggesting that we all do Tiktok dances or something, and at this stage, she knows that I’m just gonna sit there and very deadpan say, “No, I’m not doing it Millie,” and I think she gets a kick out of that.
Enola Holmes 2 will start streaming on Netflix this November 4. Based on the book series of the same name by Nancy Springer, the film is directed by Harry Bradbeer from a script by Jack Thorne. It also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge, Susie Wokoma, and David Thewlis.
In Season 4, the sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) 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 complete. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.
Season 4 of Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Justine Lupe, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed, Scott Nicholson, Zoë Winters, Annabelle Dexter- Jones, Juliana Canfield, and Jeannie Berlin. Additional cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Cherry Jones, Hope Davis, Justin Kirk, and Stephen Root.
Created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy and Will Ferrell. Jesse Armstrong serves as showrunner.
The first three seasons of Succession have garnered 48 Emmy® nominations and 13 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, for the second and third season. Season 3, which premiered October 2021, earned the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for drama ensemble and swept at Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and Producers Guild of America (PGA).
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Since the release of its very first feature film, Toy Story in 1995, Pixar is best known for its award winning, emotionally provoking and visually stunning animation films. We round up eight outstanding movies ranging from galactic superhero adventures in Lightyear to an unforgettable Italian countryside with Luca and a trip to The Great Before in Soul to answer life’s most important questions.
It’s time to get the tissues ready!
Lightyear
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda. The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox.
Turning Red
urning Red introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Directed by Academy Award® winner Domee Shi (Pixar short “Bao”) and produced by Lindsey Collins.
Luca
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer), but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface. Luca is directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) and produced by Andrea Warren (“Lava,” “Cars 3”).
Cars on the Road
Pixar Animation Studios returns to the world of Cars with the all-new original series Cars on the Road. Episodes follow Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Along the way, every stop is its own adventure, with outrageous roadside attractions and colorful new characters.
Soul
What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.
Coco
In Disney and Pixar’s Coco, a vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Héctor (Gael García Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.
Toy Story 4
Pixar Animation Studios proudly presents the adventure of a lifetime! When Woody, Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, the innocent little spork’s hilarious antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters—and one long-lost friend! Toy Story 4 is a soaring masterpiece stuffed with spectacular animation, humor and heart.
Up
A 78-year-old curmudgeonly balloon salesman, is not your average hero. When he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America, he finally fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure. But after Carl discovers an 8-year-old stowaway named Russell, this unlikely duo soon finds themselves on a hilarious journey in a lost world filled with danger and surprises.
Besides these Pixar shows, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star.
Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla November 6
A high-strung career woman got recently engaged to her longtime boyfriend. Her well-planned life suddenly becomes complicated when she discovers that she is actually married to a total stranger.
Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards November 7
It centers on Joy and Ethan who are Filipino workers based in Hong Kong. Ethan who is a bartender wants to romantically pursue Joy who is a domestic helper and is dedicated to providing for her family.
Starring Dingdong Dantes, Aga Muhlach, Enrique Gil November 14
The Bonifacio siblings reunite when they find out their father is diagnosed with cancer. In the process, they have to deal with unresolved issues among themselves before it’s too late.
Starring Richard Yap, Ian Veneracion, Jodi Sta. Maria November 30
A woman in her 30s suffering from a dearth of men that meet her high standards suddenly finds herself having to choose between two very desirable prospects.
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All set? Begin your fantasy-filled journey with these must-watch shows:
House of the Dragon (2022)
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series – set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones – tells the story of House Targaryen.
Stream the season finale episode of House of the Dragon only on HBO GO.
The Last of Us (in 2023)
The HBO Original drama series The Last of Us is based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same title developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for PlayStation® platforms. The show debuts in 2023 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO GO.
The Last of Us storyline 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, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the US and depend on each other for survival.
Cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Storm Reid as Riley, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, Elaine Miles as Florence, and Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker.
The Last of Us is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Rose Lam. PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog are also producing.
Westworld
Watch the Emmy®-winning HBO Original drama series Westworld (seasons 1-4) on HBO GO. Westworld Season 4 continues the dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.
Cast members include Evan Rachel Wood (Mildred Pierce, Thirteen), Emmy® winner Thandiwe Newton (Crash, Line of Duty), Ed Harris (Game Change, Empire Falls), Jeffrey Wright (Angels in America, The Batman), Tessa Thompson (Men In Black: International, Sylvie’s Love), Luke Hemsworth (Neighbours), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Angela Sarafyan (Reminiscence, The Good Guys), and Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as a recurring guest star this season.
Westworld was created for television by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who are executive producers with Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis, and Ben Stephenson. Production companies include Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, and is based on the film written by Michael Crichton.
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