Marvel Studios is set to release a horror special this Halloween on Disney+! Titled Werewolf By Night, the special’s first teaser trailer gave us a glimpse of its scenes in black and white that emulate the classics, a gimmick akin to what WandaVision pulled off in its first episodes.
What sets it apart though, is that instead of a sitcom, the special will follow the formula of classic horror– from the musical score to the camera framing, and even the practical effects. Check out the teaser trailer for Werewolf By Night below:
A monster feature and superhero story in one, this special revolves around the werewolf Jack Russell, who debuted on 1972’s Marvel Spotlight #2 and soon got his own comic book series, Werewolf By Night. As the teaser has revealed, the new show will also feature the Man-Thing and Elsa Bloodstone.
Check out the official synopsis for the Disney+ special below:
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader,” the synopsis reads. “In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
Directed by composer Michael Giacchino, Werewolf By Night stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Laura Donnelly. It is set for release on Disney+ this October 7.
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The Max Original series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has been renewed for a second season. Co-created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring, the ten-episode first season, which debuted in July of this year, is currently available to stream on HBO GO.
From Warner Bros. Television and Alloy Entertainment, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has been called “one of the best horror TV shows of the past two decades” by Bloody Disgusting and Collider has praised it as “incredibly thrilling and exciting.” Variety says, “It quickly asserts itself as a visceral nightmare of a teen slasher” and The Wrap notes the show’s “greatest strength, outside of the casting and characterization: it wears its horror roots on its sleeve.”
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max quote: “We are so proud of the incredible response both critically and from fans that Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has received. Viewers have embraced our new generation of Liars, and Roberto and Lindsay’s brilliantly dark, horror-fueled take on this iconic franchise. Along with Alloy and Warner Bros. Television, we are thrilled to continue the Pretty Little Liars legacy.”
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring quote: “We are beyond excited to continue telling stories with our amazing group of little liars — exploring their friendships, their romances, their secrets, and their status as scream queens supreme! Eternal thanks to the fans who have embraced this new, horror-version of Pretty Little Liars — which we’ll be continuing, of course — as well as our partners at HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, and Alloy Entertainment. As Tabby would say, “There’s a sequel in the offing!”
Season 1: Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in present day, a disparate group of teen girls — a brand-new set of Little Liars — find themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant and made to pay for the secret sin committed by their parents two decades ago…as well as their own. In the dark, coming-of-age, horror-tinged drama Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, we find ourselves miles away from Rosewood, but within the existing Pretty Little Liars universe — in a brand-new town, with a new generation of Little Liars.
Season 1 cast: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Eric Johnson, Alex Aiono and Lea Salonga.
Season 1 credits:Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is from executive producer/writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and co-executive producer/writer Lindsay Calhoon Bring (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). The series is produced by Aguirre-Sacasa’s Muckle Man Productions and Alloy Entertainment (Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries) in association with Warner Bros. Television. I. Marlene King (who developed the original Pretty Little Liars), Michael Grassi, Caroline Baron, and Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo are also executive producers of the series, which is based upon Alloy’s bestselling series of books by Sara Shepard. Jimmy Gibbons serves as a producer for Muckle Man Productions.
Stream or download Season 1 of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on HBO GO. All seven seasons of the original Pretty Little Liars are also available on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store. 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.
From dramas to anime, Asian TV programs offer a wide range of titles that cover all kinds of genres and stories. And unlike most Western shows that would require us subscriptions, cable TV, and other fees to watch, we can still enjoy many Asian series without paying a single peso! On this list, we’ve rounded up websites and apps where you can watch anime, Korean and other Asian dramas, and more for free in the Philippines– and all legally!
Bilibili is a video streaming platform that describes itself as a “highly engaged, interactive and sticky video community” that brings viewers content on anime, games, and comics. They offer a rich library of free anime titles, with more anime movies and episodes available with a premium subscription for only P79 per month.
Viu is an online platform where you can stream dramas from Korea, Japan, China, and more, plus popular anime titles available for free with ads, and via premium subscription. The streaming service also gives Pinoys the option to enjoy some of the most popular dramas out there in Filipino dub.
Viki is yet another streaming platform that has a wide selection of Asian dramas that you can watch for free without having to create an account. You can also easily navigate their content and choose a show according to your taste as the platform’s selections are categorized by their country of origin, genre, and even by their famous lead stars.
iQiyi further advanced its foray into the streaming industry by providing a decent library of content for Asian viewers, even partnering with our local producers to create Filipino originals. Like the other streamers on this list, iQiyi has a decent selection of shows that range from K-dramas to C-dramas to Japanese dramas and anime.
From Chinese entertainment giant, Tencent, WeTV has furthered its reach among Southeast Asian audiences after acquiring iFlix. The streamer has a wide library of dramas and anime from different countries, but if you want to watch more Chinese titles, be it romance, period dramas, or comedies, then WeTV is a great option.
Crunchyroll is one of the biggest streamers when it comes to anime, offering almost every title fans could think of. While viewers can fully enjoy everything that Crunchyroll has to offer by getting a premium subscription, you can still watch episodes for free albeit a bit later after its release.
FOX Entertainment’s Tubi is an ad-supported video-on-demand service packed with shows and movies one can stream for free. While most of the available titles are from Western producers, Tubi also has a humble anime section comprised of both classics and newer anime series.
When it comes to video streaming, YouTube offers a plethora of things you can watch, and they’re easily accessible. Of course, the platform rarely has the shows and films one can find on paid streaming platforms (at least not legally), but there are companies that have allowed select shows to be streamed on YouTube. For example, you can get your anime fix from YouTube channels such as Muse Asia and Ani-One Asia.
Los Angeles-based media company Jungo TV recently launched its latest entertainment app Jungo Pinoy, the exciting streaming service specifically created and curated for Filipinos.
Providing superior on-demand streaming experiences with an impressive selection of free movies, series, and shows, Jungo Pinoy boasts the largest Tagalog-dubbed movie library in the world. With new movies published weekly, subscribers will never run out of action, drama, and comedy films to enjoy.
The newest entertainment app also delivers a programming line-up packed with Pinoy favorites. The Jungokada can watch loads of content that span everything from K-pop and Asian films (think the Bruce Lee starrer The Chinese Connection), Hollywood hits, global blockbusters (horror classics like Day of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead and Halloween starring Jamie Lee Curtis), to sultry and rare Filipino movies. Discover hard to find films like Of Sinners and Saints, a 2015 critically acclaimed Italian-Filipino thriller with Raymond Bagatsing and Polo Ravales, and stream all of cult favorite director Andy Sidaris’ pulp action bonanzas such as Malibu Express and Enemy Gold.
What’s more, wrestling fans can relive some of the best Impact Wrestling matches featuring popular professional wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Filipino American wrestler TJ Perkins.
On Jungo Pinoy, music lovers can watch free concerts from the world’s most popular acts like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Adele, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Charlie Puth, and Ed Sheeran.
Get kilig for free with its collection of romance and romcom titles including modern Filipino love stories featuring Nadine Lustre, James Reid, Dingdong Dantes, and Anne Curtis, as well as Korean dramas starring popular K-pop idols like Kim So Hee and Kim Young Bin that can be streamed by simply downloading the app.
According to Jungo TV CEO George Chung “Jungo Pinoy is uniquely inspired in that it is created specifically for Filipinos by a global media company. Jungo TV takes its mission of connecting with audiences seriously. We passionately worked hard to understand what Filipinos like and enjoy, and curated a world class programming line-up that revolves around these. You probably will not find another streaming service as customized for Filipinos as Jungo Pinoy.”
Dive into a streaming world that’s especially made for you. Download the Jungo Pinoy app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
To unlock more content, check out Jungo Pinoy’s partnership with DITO Telecommunity and take your pick from their affordable subscription plans.
After the success of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, fans looking for more legal dramas from Korea finally have a new series to follow: The Law Café.
From Noh Seung-Ah’s web novel to a webtoon, and now adapted into a K-drama, The Law Café follows the righteous pro bono lawyer Yu-ri who believes that problems can be solved even before they proceed to court. She then opens a law café where she can cater to those who are seeking legal advice. Meanwhile, the landlord of Yu-ri’s café turns out to be an old friend she had known since high school, the former prosecutor Kim Jung-ho.
Aside from the legal aspect, The Law Café also tells of a complicated romance. Jung-ho has feelings for Yu-ri, and he tries to win her affection but it frustrates him because competition seems to be persistent all the time.
The new K-drama stars Lee Se-young of Seoul Vibe and The Red Sleeve as Yu-ri, and Lee Seung-gi of Mouse and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho fame as Kim Jung-ho. It is directed by Lee Eun-Jin. The first two episodes of the 16-part series are now available for streaming, with two more episodes dropping every week.
Where to stream The Law Cafe: This new legal drama is available for streaming in the Philippines through Viu. You can watch the preview for free, and the full episodes by signing up for Viu Premium. As of this writing, you can avail a Viu Premium subscription for P49 on your first three months.
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Netflix has recently held the Waktu Netflix Indonesia event to announce all of the exciting titles from Indonesia that will soon drop on the streaming platform. The slate includes a sci-fi thriller from director Joko Anwar, an action flick where a detective teams up with assassins, and so much more!
“The Indonesian film industry has evolved rapidly in recent years. More and more creators and stories from Indonesia are now being seen and appreciated by audiences and critics around the world,” said Rusli Eddy, Content Lead of Netflix Indonesia. “Our upcoming slate from Indonesia gives you authentic and unique stories, a representation of our country that is rich with stories and cultures, and brings you high-caliber talent whose significant works have shaped the film industry.”
Check out all seven projects from Indonesia that you’ll be able to stream on Netflix soon!
The Big 4
From director Timo Tjahjanto, The Big 4 tells the story of a female detective who investigates the death of her father, leading her to discover his secret identity as an assassin. She is soon pursued by her father’s enemies and must enlist the assistance of four down-on-their-luck assassins that her own father had trained when he was alive.
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“To be able to share my story to the world, made possible by Netflix, is exciting,” said Tjahjanto who had signed a multi-project deal with Netflix. “I cannot wait for people to see the movie.”
Dear David
In director Lucky Kuswandi’s unconventional coming-of-age film Dear David, the A-list student Laras is faced with a dilemma when her fantasy blog gets spread around the campus. The movie features Shenina Cinnamon who was also the lead star in the 2021 movie, Photocopier.
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Hari Ini Akan Kita Ceritakan Nanti (Today We’ll Talk About That Day)
Director Angga Dwimas Sasongko is soon to release his film Hari Ini Akan Kita Ceritakan Nanti or Today We’ll Talk About That Day, the prequel to his romantic flick One Day We’ll Talk About Today. It tells of the younger years of Narendra and Ajeng who came from different backgrounds but whose fates were intertwined by love.
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Klub Kecanduan Mantan (Ex-Addicts Club)
Helmed by Salman Aristo, Ex-Addicts Club is a quirky sitcom revolving around five individuals who started their own support group to help each other in moving on from their breakups. It stars Chicco Kurniawan, Rachel Amanda, Agatha Pricilla, Andri Mashadi, and Hafizh Weda.
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Komedi Kacau (Comedy Chaos)
Another comedy series announced by Netflix Indonesia, Komedi Kacau from the director and comic Raditya Dika tells the story of Panca, who must juggle the responsibilities of running his own comedy club and committing to his married life. Raditya Dika who serves as a co-writer for the series also stars in it alongside Susan Sameh.
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Gadis Kretek
Showrunner Shanty Harmaynteams up with directors Kamila Andini and Ifa Isfansyah for Netflix’s first Indonesian period drama. Set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s cigarette industry, the epic romance drama follows an estranged son who honors his dying father’s wish by searching for a woman from his past, a quest that will uncover long-buried family secrets. The series stars Dian Sastrowardoyo and Ario Bayu.
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Nightmares and Daydreams
Joko Anwar of The Queen of Black Magic and Impetigore is set to bring viewers an interesting sci-fi thriller. The series revolves around people who all encounter a strange phenomenon, and whose stories are set to intersect leading to a dramatic climax.
“Indonesia is so full of unique and extraordinary stories,” stated Anwar. “I’m always excited to have the chance to bring these stories to a wider audience, especially those that relate to the origins of our world.”
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Aside from these seven titles, Netflix Indonesia also teased an upcoming project from writer-director Ernest Prakasa. Be updated on these upcoming titles by following Netflix Indonesia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also check out their YouTube channel.
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Rick and Morty fans across the world are on the hunt for spectacular displays that are part Adult Swim’s ongoing #WORMAGEDDON global “living episode”. #WORMAGEDDON is an immersive adventure that brings the two-time Emmy® Award-winning animated hit comedy series to life. It features 14 unique scenes that bridge the events of the season five finale with the season six premiere starting Monday, September 5, on HBO GO.
#WORMAGEDDON has already thrilled fans with custom builds in places such as Mexico City, Malibu, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and the Netherlands. The custom builds in Atlanta and Mexico City were revealed to fans immediately, while scenes in Malibu, The Netherlands and Pittsburgh were part of nine scenes featured in an ongoing global treasure hunt that began on August 22.
Following along via RickandMorty.com, fans are invited to decipher clues and discover nine hidden builds. With scenes reaching every continent except Antarctica, the first fan to find each hidden location in person is rewarded on the spot with a life-size golden “Rick” head.
The Philippines was revealed on September 1 as one of the global locations taking part in #WORMAGEDDON. Located within Timezone SM Megamall, this #WORMAGEDDON scene features Rick and Morty character Noob-Noob, the intern of The Vindicators superhero team. This build is also the only one in the ongoing #WORMAGEDDON fan experience where fans stand a chance to win limited edition Rick and Morty merchandise.
Fans can visit this Rick and Morty #WORMAGEDDON scene from 10:00AM to 10:00PM until September 10, 2022. More chances of winning may await those who come as their favorite characters from the series.
“We are so blown away by how engaged and excited Rick and Morty fans are for #WORMAGEDDON. Each of our hidden builds were found only mere hours after the first clue was posted!” said Tricia Melton, Chief Marketing Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery Kids, Young Adults and Classics group. “It’s so incredible to bring both our fans into this immersive Rick and Morty living episode.”
Filipinos can stream or download season six of Rick and Morty from Monday, September 5, same day as the US, exclusively on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store. 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.
ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo who has starred in dramas My ID is Gangnam Beauty and True Beauty is back to star in the new K-drama A Good Day to Be a Dog (working title).
The series is based on Lee Hey’s Naver webtoon of the same name, which is a fantasy romance involving a curse that can only be broken by a kiss. It follows the story of Hana who was cursed to transform into a dog whenever she kisses a man. The only way to lift the curse is for her to be kissed again, but the man who has to do it has a great fear of dogs due to a traumatic event he can no longer remember.
Cha Eun-woo stars as Jin Seo Won, the man who must undo Hana’s curse. Meanwhile, the actress who will play Hana is yet to be announced. Other details about the series are still under wraps.
In the meantime, fans can also check out the webcomic A Good Day to Be a Dog on the Webtoons website. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Netflix dropped the trailer for its upcoming series The Imperfects, a YA show which features three teens that could turn into folkloric creatures, specifically a chupacabra, a banshee, and a succubus.
It stars Italia Ricci, Morgan Taylor Campbell, and Iñaki Godoy, who we’ll also soon see as Luffy in Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece.
Watch the trailer for The Imperfects below:
The series follows the teens Abbi, Tilda, and Juan who were experimented on and were turned into a succubus, a banshee, and a chupacabra respectively. They must then join forces to find the scientist responsible for their transformation in the hopes of curing themselves of the monsters inside of them. Executive produced by Shelley Eriksen and Dennis Heaton (The Order), this quirky series also stars Rhianna Jagpal, Rhys Nicholson, Kyra Zagorsky, Celina Martin, Jedidiah Goodacre, and more.
The Imperfects starts streaming on Netflix this September 8. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
After the refreshing legal drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the action-packed heist film Seoul Vibe, Netflix is set to bring us yet another exciting title from South Korea, this time a thrilling drama that promises a lot of hard-hitting twists– Little Women.
Before its premiere this September 3, we’re giving you five reasons why you should catch the new series when it finally drops on Netflix this weekend.
1. The director of Vincenzo is back to bring us a new gripping mystery.
Vincenzo is one of the K-dramas that got us thrilled and entertained as we stayed at home in 2021. This year, Vincenzo‘s Kim Hee-won is back on the director’s chair to bring us yet another gripping mystery. For Little Women, Hee-won joins forces with writer Chung Seo Kyung, who is known for her works in the masterpiece The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave. Seo Kyung wrote this new tale where three sisters who live in poverty find themselves going against the richest and most influential family in Korea.
“Writer Chung Seo Kyung reimagined the novel Little Women, starting with the question ‘What if the sisters came to Korea?” explained director Hee-won at a recent press conference for the series. “The tightly-knit narrative is brought to life by the production designer Ryu Seong-hee and the powerful cast performances. It was a great experience to work with this dream team.”
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2. The show is led by three strong women played by brilliant actresses.
Little Women is led by three sisters with diverging personalities, but love and protect each other nonetheless. Playing the eldest sister, Oh Injoo, is Kim Go-eun,who has exhibited her acting skills in titles like Yumi’s Cells, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and The King: Eternal Monarch.
“Injoo is a hardworking girl and always does her best, who seems to think it is the reason for her existence-she is complex and multifaceted, so I dived into the character from various angles,” said Go-eun about Injoo.
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The second sister is Oh Inkyung who is played by Nam Ji-hyun from 100 Days My Prince. Wiser than the eldest, In-kyung also loves her sisters but she does not want to be enslaved to money like Injoo. Finally, Park Ji-hu of All of Us Are Dead fame plays the youngest sister Oh Inhye, an art prodigy who feels that her sisters’ love are a little burdening.
Director Kim Hee-won stated, “The three actors have such a warm chemistry with their kind personalities and professional attitudes. They are supportive of each other, which makes them a perfect ensemble”.
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3. Wi Ha-Jun & more well-known actors complete the cast.
Also joining the cast of Little Women are more well-sought and veteran actors that will bring life to the characters surrounding the Oh Sisters’ lives. Wi Ha-joon of Squid Game and Bad and Crazy will play the mysterious character of Choi Do-il.
“The more I read into the script, the more I found him mysterious,” shared Ha-jun at the press conference. “’What was his upbringing like? How did he end up with such convictions and values? Why does he act that way? How does he feel about In-joo?’ I had endless questions about him, wanting to find out more about him. I found that appealing and wanted to flesh that out about him.”
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Also part of the cast are Kang Hoon (Into Your Time, Twenty Five Twenty One), Kim Mi-Sook (Artificial City, Man in the Kitchen), Uhm Ki-Joon (The Penthouse, Defendant), Uhm Ji-Won (The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey), Jeon Chae-Eun (If You Wish Upon Me), and Jo Seung-Yeon (The Perfect Couple) to name a few.
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4. It’s a drama that “little women” can relate to.
Much like the novel that inspired the drama, Little Women aims to tell stories about the women of the world sunk in poverty and feeling powerless. “I dared to use the title Little Women with reverence and gratitude for the novel, and because the story is relatable to all girls in poverty in any place, any time,” said writer Chung Seo-kyung in a statement. “I wanted to add our story to the story of little women all around the world. I wanted to write a story where people in their teens to their 30s are the main characters.”
Director Hee-won also added that Little Women “contains both a reality relatable to all, and the mysterious workings of the imagination. Though it seems like a small and trifling story, there’s a large and deep implication underneath.”
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5. Expect a detailed mystery with beautiful mise-en-scène
Director Kim Hee-won is known for the amount of details she puts into her work, making the audiences coming back for more. In her latest drama, the director says that she wanted to “Overturn people’s expectation that Little Women is just a cozy and warm story,” and reflect the dark truth in our society through the issues each sibling is faced with.
Hee-won also expressed her admiration for the show’s writer, Chung Seo-kyung; production designer Ryu Seong-hee; and music composer Park Se-joon. “It is an honor to work with director Ryu on her first series who did a perfect job in painting the perfect picture,” stated Hee-won. “She created never-before-seen, elaborate sets that were all unique but under a unified theme. Music composer Park Se-joon who worked on Vincenzo with me, composed different genre tracks including classical music, which imbued power into the entire production.”
With such a powerhouse of creators paired with a talented cast, viewers can expect Little Women to be a work of art with a fast-paced storyline, compelling motive, and a beautifully put together mise-en-scène.
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The 12-episode drama, Little Women, starts streaming on Netflix this September 3. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
