Category: TV

  • WATCH: Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 4’ Recap Before Volume 2 Release

    Are you ready for the finale of Stranger Things 4? The second volume of season 4 of the hit series is set for release later today, and if you need some refresher on the events of Volume 1, Netflix has you covered!

    Hours before the release of Stranger Things 4, Volume 2, Netflix has dropped a recap video explaining the events so far from the show’s different settings– California, Russia, Dr. Brenner’s underground bunker, Hawkins, and of course, the Upside Down.

    Watch the recap video below:

    At the end of Volume 1, it was revealed that the season’s big villain Vecna is actually 001 from Eleven’s past. Just as Eleven recovers her memories of that first fight with him at Hawkins Lab, her friends’ escape from the Upside Down is also halted with Nancy being caught under Vecna’s curse.

    Stranger Things is created by the Duffer Brothers. Its lineup of stars includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Natalie Dyer, Maya Hawke, and Charles Heaton. Also added to the cast this season were Jamie Campbell Bower, Joseph Quinn, and Eduardo Franco.

    Stranger Things 4, Volume 2, comprised of two episodes, will be available for streaming on  Netflix today, July 1, at 3 PM Philippine time.

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  • Now Streaming: K-Drama ‘Dear. M’ Starring NCT’s Jaehyun & Park Hye-soo

    If you’re looking for a new drama to binge on this weekend, here’s something you might want to check out!

    The first six episodes of the new K-drama Dear. M is now available for streaming! Based on the web series Love Playlist, this mystery romance drama stars NCT’s Jaehyun and Park Hye-soo of Saimdang, Memoir of Colors and My Shy Boss.

    The series begins with a school mystery that surfaced at Seoyeon University. The peace within the campus is turned upside down when a mysterious “M” makes an anonymous post on the school’s online community. A post that drew the attention of every student, prompting them to set out to uncover the truth.

    Ma Joo-a, a second-year student in the Business Administration Department is one of the people interested into finding out M’s identity. Having no interest in pursuing her own dreams nor having any romantic relationship, she decides to take on the challenge. Joining alongside her is her old friend Cha Min-ho from the Computer Science Department, Economics major Seo Ji-min, and Business Administration major Park Ha-neul.

    As they go on a journey of solving this mystery, the four friends would also find themselves navigating their young-adult lives filled with morphing relationships and budding romances.

    Park Hye-soo stars as Ma Joo-a while Jeahyun plays Cha Min-ho. Noh Jung-ui and Bae Hyeon-seong also star as Seo Ji-min and Park Ha-neul respectively. Dear.M is directed by Park Jin-woo and Seo Joo-wan.

    Where to watch ‘Dear. M’?

    The first six episodes of Dear. M is now available for streaming for free on Rakuten Viki. The remaining six episodes of the drama will be available a week later on July 6.

  • Now Streaming: Netflix’s ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, a Legal K-Drama Featuring an Autistic Lawyer

    Streaming giant Netflix has released the pilot episode for the new K-drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. A show revolving around an autistic lawyer, making it a court drama equivalent to the hit series The Good Doctor.

    The series follows Woo Young-woo, a young autistic woman who just got into a respected law firm. Due to her peculiarities, she is quickly met with skepticism, with the people around her doubting if she could really work as a lawyer. But despite their prejudgments, Attorney Woo would exhibit brilliance in the courtroom as she defends her clients and upholds justice.

    Created by Yoo In-sik of Vagabond and Moon Ji-won of Innocent Witness, this new K-drama stars Park Eun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, and Kang Ki-young. New episodes will be released weekly, every Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a total of 16 episodes for its first season.

    If you enjoy courtroom dramas or heartfelt shows that feature characters on the autism spectrum, then ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo‘ is definitely worth checking out. Stream it now on Netflix.

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  • Hugh Grant Joins Netflix’s Modern Greek Myth Series with Power Struggles a la ‘Game of Thrones’

    Amid the excitement for the upcoming Percy Jackson TV series on Disney+, Netflix is also set to release a new show for Greek mythology fans out there!

    Titled Kaos, Netflix’s new TV series will also feature famous Greek gods living in the modern world. The streaming platform teases Kaos as a “genre-bending” series that will explore themes of gender politics, power, and life in the underworld.

    According to Deadline, Hugh Grant will play the seemingly all-powerful but desperately insecure and vengeful Zeus. One morning, Zeus discovers that he has a wrinkle on his forehead. Convinced that his fall is coming, the King of the Gods sets off on a dangerous, paranoid path.

    Meanwhile, Hera exercises her own dominion on Earth, which threatens Zeus; Hades is losing grip over the Underworld; Zeus’ son Dionysius is set on a collision course with his father; and Poseidon is more concerned about partying. To make things even more complicated for the King of the Gods, the mortals Riddy, Orpheus, Caneus, and Ari are also cosmically destined to fight him.

    Also starring alongside Grant are Janet McTeer, Cliff Curtis, David Thewlis, Killian Scott, Misia Butler, Leila Farzad, Nabhaan Rizwan, Rakie Ayola, and Stanley Townsend. Kaos is helmed by Charlie Covell, known for her TV adaptation of The End of the F***ing World.

    More details about the show’s release are yet to be revealed.

  • 10 Shows and Films Coming to Netflix This July 2022

    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 July!

    Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 (Series)

    July 1 | Stream it here

    After the big revelation of Vecna’s true identity, the gang must prepare for a big battle against their latest villain from Upside Down.

    Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (Film)

    July 6 | Stream it here

    Claire and Aidan have made the pact to break up before college. During their final date, the soon-to-be-exes retrace their history together, making them question if they should continue what they have or just forget the past.

    Boo, Bitch (Series)

    July 8 | Stream it here

    Starring Lana Condor and Zoe Colletti, this new show follows a girl who tries to become more adventurous before graduating from high school, but is instead turned into a ghost.

    Valley of the Dead (Film)

    July 11 | Stream it here

    During the Spanish Civil War, rivals become allies when a Nazi experiment unleashes a swarm of flesh-eating zombies.

    Resident Evil (Series)

    July 14 | Stream it here

    Years after the Umbrella Corporation unleashed the T-Virus to the world, causing the zombie apocalypse, Jade Wesker tries to get back on the people responsible for the end of the world.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdjcDTc9Vk

    Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (Series)

    July 14 | Stream it here

    Jack Black is back as the legendary warrior Po who must join forces with an English knight to reclaim magical weapons from around the world.

    Persuasion (Film)

    July 15 | Stream it here

    A woman whose family is on the brink of bankruptcy crosses paths with a former lover, who she sent away years ago due to pressure from her family.

    The Gray Man (Film)

    July 22 | Stream it here

    CIA operative Court Gentry, a former agency-sanctioned mercenary, is now being hunted by the psychopathic assassin Lloyd Hansen, who will stop at nothing to take him out.

    Uncoupled (Series)

    July 29 | Stream it here

    After a painful breakup with his longtime boyfriend, a man tries to start over and find a new romance in his 40s.

    Purple Hearts (Film)

    July 29 | Stream it here

    An aspiring musician and a soon-to-be marine agree to marry solely for military benefits, but when tragedy strikes, their pretend relationship slowly turns into reality.

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  • WATCH: ‘Hocus Pocus 2′ Unveils Trailer Featuring the Sanderson Sisters’ Return

    Disney+ has dropped the official teaser trailer for Hocus Pocus 2, the much-awaited sequel of Disney’s Halloween classic.

    The trailer gives us a good look at Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as they return to their iconic roles, the wicked Sanderson Sisters. Check it out below:

    The upcoming movie picks up 29 years after the events of the first film. When the devilish witches from the 17th century are once again resurrected using the Black Flame Cande, it is up to three high-school students to put a stop to them before they wreak a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

    The film also stars Doug Jones, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Belisa Escobedo, Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, and Sam Richardson. The film is directed by Anne Fletcher from a script by Jen D’Angelo.

    The movie will premiere on Disney+ on September 30. It is yet to be announced if the film will also be screened in cinemas for countries without access to the streaming platform.

  • ‘Stranger Things’ Star Millie Bobby Brown & Russo Brothers’ ‘The Electric State’ Heading to Netflix

    Netflix has picked up The Electric State, the upcoming film from Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo starring Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown.

    The Electric State will be the third film under the partnership between Netflix and the Russo Brothers’ production company AGBO, their first film being the Chris Hemsworth starrer Extraction, followed by the upcoming movie The Gray Man starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans.

    The new film starring Brown is based on the illustrated sci-fi book of the same name from Simon Stålenhag. It is set in a retro-futuristic past where an orphaned teenager, played by Brown, travels across the American West with a mysterious robot and an eccentric drifter to find her younger brother.

    Deadline also reports that Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt is also in talks to join the cast. The Electric State is set to start production this fall, according to Netflix.

  • Shows and Movies Coming To HBO GO This July 2022

    Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action dramas to new seasons of existing series, there are many to look forward to this July on the streaming platform.

    Till Death

    Premieres July 2

    Directed by S.K. Dale, it centers on Emma who is stuck in a stale marriage with Mark. He surprises her when he brings her to a secluded lakehouse for a romantic evening on their 10th anniversary. Everything changes the next morning when she finds herself handcuffed to Mark’s dead body. Trapped and isolated in the dead of winter, Emma learns this is only the beginning of Mark’s twisted plan. In order to survive, she must fight the hired killers coming to finish her off. It stars Megan Fox, Eoin Macken, Callan Mulvey, Jack Roth, and Aml Ameen.

    Rumble

    Premieres July 9

    Directed by Hamish Grieve, the film is loosely based on Monster on the Hill, a graphic novel by Rob Harrell. In a world where monsters are tame and monster wrestling is a popular sport, Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps as a manager by turning an inexperienced monster into a contender. It features the voices of Will Arnett, Geraldine Viswanathan, Terry Crews, Stephen A. Smith, and more.

    Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin

    Premieres July 16

    Directed by William Eubank, it follows Margot, a young woman who was abandoned by her mother as a baby. She then travels to a secluded Amish community with a documentary film crew seeking answers about her mother and extended family. It stars Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, and Henry Ayres-Brown.

    Rap Sh!t

    Premieres July 21

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxp0Krp0pEg

    Created by Issa Rae, the comedy series centers on two Miami-based rappers who try to find success in the music industry. It stars Aida Osman and KaMillion.

    Blue Bayou

    Premieres July 21

    Written and directed by Justin Chon, it tells the story of Antonio LeBlanc, a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou. He is married to the love of his life Kathy and raising his stepdaughter Jessie. Struggling to make a better life for his family, he must soon confront the ghosts of his past after learning that he could be deported from the only country he’s ever called home. It stars Justin Chon with Alicia Vikander, Mark O’Briend, and Linh Dan Pham.

    Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

    Premieres July 28

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBTCYk0gfsM

    Developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it is the spinoff of the Pretty Little Liars franchise and is loosely based on the parent series written by Sara Shepard. A series of tragic events almost ripped Millwood apart twenty years ago. In the present day, a group of disparate teen girls find themselves tormented by an unknown assailant and made to pay for the secret sin their parents committed years ago. It stars Chandler Kinney, Maia Reficco, Bailee Madison, Zaria, and Malia Pyles.

    Panama

    Premieres July 30

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_FWx79_GNs

    Directed by Mark Neveldine, a defense contractor hires an ex-marine to go to Panama to complete and arms deal. In the process, he becomes involved in the U.S. invasion of Panama. It stars Cole Hauser, Mel Gibson, and Jackie Cruz.

  • Love Out Loud: 5 Queer Movies to Stream For Free on Cinema One’s Youtube

    The power of Pride stories is brighter than ever as Cinema One inspires viewers to love out loud with a variety of LGBTQ-themed movies that are available to watch for free on the cable channel’s YouTube page.

    Cinema One Pride movies this June on C1 YouTube

    From comic relief to more profound themes like discovering one’s identity in the midst of traumatic experiences, struggling to be accepted by one’s own family, exploring a familiar feeling with an unexpected person, and more, Cinema One is shining a light on narratives that seek to open and touch the hearts of viewers.

    For fans of good old Filipino comedy flick, catch “Barbi For President,” a 1991 amusing political satire that stars Joey De Leon in the titular role with Mark Gil, Michael De Mesa, and Tessie Tomas.

    BARBI FOR PRESIDENT

    Meanwhile, Cinemalaya 2010 finalist “Pink Halo-Halo,” inspired by its director Joselito Altarejos’ own childhood, is also available for streaming. It depicts the story of a boy—who is seemingly discovering a preference for femininity—and how his innocence is marred by the war in Mindanao.

    PINK HALO HALO

    Cinema One Originals’ movies will also be streamed on Cinema One’s YouTube, including Benjamin Garcia II’s “Philippino Story,” a 2013 melodramatic film about lovers Philip and Bastian (Junjun Quintana and Mark Gil), who attempt to fight for their relationship despite many hurdles.

    PHILIPPINO STORY

    Also available to watch are Ara Chawdhury’s 2015 Cinema One Originals film “Miss Bulalacao,” about a young gay drag queen named Dodong who miraculously gets pregnant after an encounter with aliens, as well as Nash Ang’s 2014 Cinema One Originals film “Seoul Mates,” which centers on an unconventional romance story between a Filipina transwoman and a guarded Korean gay man.

    MISS BULALACAO

    Catch all these films, free to stream on Cinema One’s YouTube channel until August 31 (Wednesday). Cinema One is available on Cignal ch. 45, SKYcable ch. 56, and other local cable service providers. For more information, follow Cinema One on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From June 27 to July 3, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from June 27 to July 3, 2022.

    June 27, Monday

    The Dark Knight
    (4:20pm, HBO)
    With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

    17 Again
    (6:35pm, Cinemax)
    Mike O’Donnell was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike’s marriage has failed, his kids think he’s a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager, but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.

    A Journey To Love
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    The life of a Filipino immigrant changes drastically when he reunites with his estranged son in Alaska.

    June 28, Tuesday

    Salt
    (10:25am, Cinemax)
    When Evelyn Salt became a CIA officer, she swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. But, when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy, Salt’s oath is put to the test. Now a fugitive, Salt must use every skill gained from years of training and experience to evade capture, but the more she tries to prove her innocence, the more guilty she seems.

    How To Be Yours
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A story about two people who meet and fall in love: Niño, a sales agent who’s bent on attaining stability and Anj, a self-taught cook who dreams of working in a high-end restaurant someday.

    No Other Woman
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with a customer’s daughter.

    June 29, Wednesday

    Etiquette For Mistresses
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Five successful women, Charley, Georgia, Ina, Chloe and Stella, share the same secret: they are having an affair with a married man.

    Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
    (6:30pm, PBO)
    Raffy and Gela find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not-so-great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time. But as fate would have it, they find themselves meeting and enjoying each other’s company.

    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    (6:50pm, HBO)
    Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

    June 30, Thursday

    #WalangForever
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A screenwriter’s life is turned upside down when her ex suddenly returns.

    Venom
    (9pm, HBO)
    Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake’s experiments, Eddie’s body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.

    July 1, Friday

    The Healing
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A faith healer’s power causes paranormal events and a rash of suicides and murders after Seth witnesses a miracle when her wheelchair-bound father Odong is healed by Manang Elsa, a faith healer.

    Miss Granny
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.

    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
    (10pm, HBO)
    Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road. Accused of murder, the suspect claims demonic possession as his defense, forcing the Warrens into a supernatural inquiry unlike anything they’ve ever seen before.

    Into The Storm
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    As a new day begins in the town of Silverton, its residents have little reason to believe it will be anything other than ordinary. Mother Nature, however has other plans. In the span of just a few hours, an unprecedented onslaught of powerful tornadoes ravages Silverton. Storm trackers predict that the worst is still to come, as terrified residents seek shelter, and professional storm-chasers run toward the danger, hoping to study the phenomenon close up and get a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

    July 2, Saturday

    The Karate Kid
    (4:50pm, HBO)
    Daniel moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille, but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

    Block Z
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A group of university students must band together in order to survive a deadly viral disease outbreak.

    July 3, Sunday

    When Love Begins
    (1pm, Cinema One)
    Two lovers have strong feelings but are afraid of commitment.

    Wonder Woman
    (6:45pm, HBO)
    Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

    Wonder Woman 1984
    (9pm, HBO)
    Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s — an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she’s come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.