In honor of the legacy, triumphs, and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community, discovery+ today announced the addition of the “Always Proud” content hub to the streaming service. The year-round, regularly updated hub celebrates what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, offering meaningful stories that showcase the joy and creativity of self-expression through authentic and relatable moments.
Titles featured in the collection include:
Generation Drag (available from June 1) Generation Drag follows five teen and tween drag performers from across the USA as they prepare for the ‘Dragutante’ a first-of-its-kind drag ball event for teens and tweens. This heartwarming celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community gives us an intimate look into the lives of these fabulous teens, tweens, and their families.
Book of Queer (available from June 2) A five-episode docu-series highlighting some of history’s most fabulous “queeroes”, whose stories and contributions have been erased, marginalized, or straightwashed throughout the years. The series, narrated by Margaret Cho (“The Flight Attendant”, “Fire Island”), Dominique Jackson (“Pose”), Leslie Jordan (“American Horror Story”, “Will & Grace”), Ross Matthews (“The Drew Barrymore Show”, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”), and Alex Newell (“Glee”) – will pull back the curtain and take a deep dive telling the LGBTQIA+ story of the past, through interviews with revered queer historians and experts who are as colorful as the rainbow flag.
Trixie Motel (available from June 3) Drag queen superstar Trixie Mattel, who has taken the world by storm with her outrageous sense of humor and vivacious, retro-kitschy style, is venturing into uncharted waters in this new discovery+ series.
Also in June, discovery+ has a special treat for music fans with the launch of An Audience with Adele (available from June 4). One of the biggest artists of all time, Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans, and celebrities in an unforgettable night of music.
The exciting things don’t stop there. The 7-day free trial for new discovery+ subscribers is extended until June 30th. Don’t miss out on nearly 30,000 episodes of exclusives, Originals, plus so much more. With discovery+, there’s something for everyone.
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Matilda and the revolting children are heading to Netflix this holiday season!
Netflix is releasing Roald Dahl’sMatilda The Musical as a new film starring Alisha Weir as the smart and extraordinary Matilda. The streaming giant has just dropped the first teaser trailer for the upcoming film, giving us glimpses of the catchy musical numbers such as Revolting Children and the film’s take on Mrs. Trunchbull.
Watch the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Matilda The Musical below:
Matilda The Musical tells the story of the gifted girl Matilda who is neglected by her parents. Worse, the principal of her school, Mrs. Trunchbull, is a terrifying bully. But when Matilda realizes that she has telekinetic powers, she begins to use them to fight back against the people that mistreat her and her fellow children.
The film is directed by Matthew Warchus with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It also stars Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, Charlie Hodson-Prior, Meesha Garbett, Rei Yamauchi Fulker, Winter Jarrett Glasspool, Andrei Shen, and Ashton Robertson.
The film will be released on Netflix this holiday season. Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures will also release the film exclusively in cinemas in UK and Ireland on December 2, 2022.
Netflix is bringing the global phenomenon Squid Game to life with the biggest reality competition series ever, “Squid Game: The Challenge“.
With both the largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history, 456 real players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them. The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed.
Recruitment is open now at SquidGameCasting.com. For this round, the Front Man is in search of English-language speakers from any part of the world.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment,” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series. “Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever, full of tension and twists, with the biggest ever cash prize at the end.”
Squid Game: The Challenge, the 10-episode competition series is a co-production between Studio Lambert (The Circle) and The Garden (24 Hours in A&E), part of ITV Studios, and it will be filmed in the UK. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden will serve as executive producers.
The scripted drama Squid Game holds the record as Netflix’s most popular series of all time, with over 1.65 billion view hours in the first 28 days after its September 2021 premiere.
On June 12, 2022, Squid Game was officially renewed for season 2 as Netflix and Director Hwang confirmed they will once again team up for a whole new round.
Sweet Home beloved stars Song Kang and Lee Jin-uk, along with the original cast members, Lee Si-young, Ko Min-si and Park Kyu-young will be returning. They will reunite with hit director Lee Eung-bok, to tell the unfinished story of the survivors of Green Home. Newly confirmed cast members Yoo Oh-seong, Oh Jung-se, Kim Moo-yeol, and Jung Jin-young round up the ensemble.
“Season 2 will include a new setting, and the technical details that we couldn’t refine in Season 1 will be further honed in Season 2,” said the director, hinting at a wider franchise universe and even more stunning visuals.
When Season 1 landed on Netflix in 2020, its terrifying monsters and clever storytelling set a new benchmark in the creature feature genre, winning rave reviews from fans. The series went on to win international awards such as the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) and the 3rd Asia Contents Awards.
Hyun-soo, a life-loathing 18-year-old social recluse, moves into an old apartment complex called Green Home after the tragic death of his family. Feeling hopeless to his own, he decides that suicide is his only option. He schedules his suicide for the end of the month and goes to bed — only to wake up in a world full of hopelessness where floating monsters are about to sweep away humanity.
The other Green Home residents realize they are trapped, surrounded by monsters in various forms of distorted human desires that are dangerously invincible. Meanwhile, the “monsterization” of people begins to emerge amongst the survivors, including Hyun-soo.
Now they have to find the answers to survive while questioning what is “right vs. wrong”, “us vs. foe”, and whether to keep Hyun-soo alive.
Lionsgate Play — the fast-growing Southeast Asian streaming platform of the global content studio behind major franchise properties such as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Power, and many more — launches in the Philippines this June.
Enjoy a bigger, bolder, and more powerful entertainment viewing experience at home today as PLDT Home, the Philippines’ fastest broadband service provider, partners with premium streaming platform Lionsgate Play.
Lionsgate is a leading Hollywood studio that has created and distributed some of the world’s biggest properties, including the blockbuster film franchises The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, and Saw; and the television series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history. By simply subscribing to a PLDT Home Fiber Plan 1699 or up, Filipinos can enjoy and experience the best of global content across action, comedy, drama, horror, and thriller genres — and more of Lionsgate Play’s signature offerings from the comfort of one’s home.
“PLDT Home and Lionsgate are bringing entertainment straight from the box office into people’s homes. From the best love stories to the best of horror down to the most action-packed films and shows, the world’s best content is simply a push of a button away with Lionsgate Play for all new and existing PLDT-powered homes,” PLDT Home Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business-Home Group Jeremiah de la Cruz said. “This partnership is part of our continuing mission to provide our customers the fastest broadband connection in the country so that they can better stream their entertainment choices including the most exciting and irreverent stories from Lionsgate Play. Beyond PLDT-powered homes, Lionsgate Play shall also be available to Smart customers soon.”
“Our endeavor has been to ensure viewers are provided with a curated lineup of great content, spread across genres for the best viewing experience,” Lionsgate Executive Vice President Amit Dhanuka said of the partnership. “Taking this forward, we are excited to partner with PLDT Home to launch Lionsgate Play in the Philippines. We are reaching out to a large and diverse sector of consumers with a digitally-driven offering enabling them to ‘play more, browse less.’ We look forward to more Filipinos enjoying the best of what Hollywood has to offer!”
Among the content available at the Philippine launch of Lionsgate Play is American crime drama Power. With rapper and actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as executive producer, Power follows the triumph and trials of drug dealer James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) as he tries to leave his life of crime behind to manage his own nightclub. Power is one of American premium cable TV’s most watched and highly-rated shows.
Also among Lionsgate Play’s banner content is futuristic action film Apex. This Bruce Willis starrer follows Thomas Malone (Willis) as a wrongfully-convicted prisoner given a chance at freedom.
Now available locally through Lionsgate Play is the critically-acclaimed drama Gaslit, starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. The new series spotlights Martha Mitchell (Roberts), wife of former US President Nixon’s Attorney General John N. Mitchell, discovering the full extent of the Watergate scandal in the 70s.
Lionsgate Play also features the studio’s most commercially successful films and film franchises: The Hunger Games follows hunter Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her heroic adventures in a post-apocalyptic world; John Wick tells the story of the titular character (Keanu Reeves) forced to return to his life as a hitman to avenge the death of his beloved puppy; the Twilight Saga follows the epic love story of teenager Bella Swan (Kirsten Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson); SAW trails the sadistic machinations of John Kramer or Jigsaw; Knives Out follows a detective (Daniel Craig) in his investigation on the mysterious death of a wealthy novelist (Christopher Plummer); and many more.
The streaming service also carries some of Lionsgate’s most iconic and groundbreaking series such as Mad Men, a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning period drama starring Jon Hamm that’s widely considered to be one of the greatest TV shows of all time; and The Royals, a drama chronicling the tradition, opulence, and scandal that surround a fictional modern-day royal family. Lionsgate Play also gives PLDT Home subscribers first dibs on the hottest new shows including Becoming Elizabeth, which chronicles Elizabeth I’s rise to power and all the intrigue and betrayal that came with becoming the Virgin Queen. Catch these shows and more very soon on Lionsgate Play!
In time for the Philippine launch of the streaming service, both existing and new subscribers of PLDT Home Fiber Plans 1699 and up will be given exclusive access to Lionsgate Play without the additional charges until June 1, 2023.
Enjoy a bigger, bolder, faster, and more powerful entertainment home viewing experience at home with Lionsgate Play, exclusive in the Philippines through PLDT Home. To learn more about Lionsgate Play, visit https://pldthome.com/lionsgateplay.
For the first time ever, Netflix Philippines is launching Alas Netflix, a self-produced web series where fans can celebrate their beloved Netflix titles with their favorite barkadas. Hosted by none other than our favorite Netflix besties, Jaz Reyes and Pipay, each episode of Alas Netflix shows popular celebrity barkadas playing fun and challenging K-variety show-inspired games that will not only test their teamwork and friendship, but more importantly, prove just how well they know Netflix titles. (Hint: Episode 1 is based on a very popular K-zombie series.) The key to winning? Being the biggest Netflix fan.
First 3 episodes of Alas Netflix will feature BGYO
Alas Netflix will be premiering today, June 14, with its very first celebrity barkada challenger – P-Pop royalty, BGYO featuring Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate. Join us for the pilot episode and witness our beloved Aces of P-Pop breeze through their very first challenge. Note: Their performance will definitely BLOW you away. Exciting prizes (or hilarious penalties) await our contenders at the end of every episode.
ALAS NETFLIX with besties, Jaz and Pipay
Cheer for your ultimate biases as they battle it out to determine if they have what it takes to emerge victorious from the exciting challenges that Netflix has in store. Watch weekly episodes of Alas Netflix every Tuesday at 7:00 PM only on Netflix Philippines’ Youtube channel.
Geeked Week is officially wrapped, but the games are just beginning. Hosts Geoff Keighley and Mari Takahashi closed the five-day virtual event on Friday with a slew of news and first looks about all things games, ranging from games-inspired series like The Cuphead Show! and Sonic Prime to our long list of new mobile games, which will double our current catalog to approximately 50 titles by the end of 2022. Learn about new releases like Poinpy — now available to play! — and get ready to step into the world of your favorite Netflix series and films with games such as La Casa de Papel and The Queen’s Gambit Chess.
Missed the epic Geeked Week finale? Don’t stress! We’ve compiled all of the latest announcements, hottest clips and everything in between every day this week to keep you up-to-date and in the know.
Dragon Age: Absolution: That’s right! The hit role-playing video game is being adapted as an animated series at Netflix, and we’ve got the new teaser and the poster to prove it.
Tekken: Bloodline: The iconic Japanese fighting game franchise is getting the anime treatment! Hear from Chief Producer Katsuhiro Harada as he introduces never-before-seen exclusive clips from the series and touches on the background of a fan favorite character. Check out some exclusive footage and a special message from Katsuhiro Harada.
Shadow and Bone: Destinies: Straight from the Fold comes a new mobile game based on the fan-favorite series. Get a first look at this single-player RPG where you can step into the shoes of your favorite characters and journey across the world of the Grishaverse.
Too Hot to Handle: Swipe left on this sneak peek from the upcoming mobile game based on the Netflix series and get ready to meet and mingle with a whole new cast of sexy singles vying for your affection.
La Casa De Papel: It’s not all relaxation and romance. We’re excited to unveil this single-player action-adventure game based on the hit series, in which players crack safes, pick locks and help rob a casino in Monaco — all to help an old friend of the Professor’s. Watch the first look gameplay here.
The Queen’s Gambit Chess: The tables have turned and now you get to take part in the ultimate game of chess. See a first look at the trailer and the locations for this upcoming game, which lets you take lessons, play puzzles and matches, and compete against online competitors or familiar faces from the award-winning limited series. Official game trailer here
The Cuphead Show!: Get ready for the latest misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious brother Mugman with a new teaser for the upcoming episodes of this video game-turned-series. Official teaser here.
Want more scoop on what’s to come? Then check out this table read from a new never-before-seen episode and see the faces behind those iconic voices. Check out The Cuphead Show! table read here
Lucky Luna: Check out the first trailer for this platformer based on Japanese folklore, in which you can join Luna on a magical journey to the depths of hidden dungeons and mythical temples as she unlocks the mysteries of her past. Official game trailer here
Desta: The Memories Between: Duck and cover… and watch the trailer for this new turn-based strategy game inspired by the game of dodgeball. Overcome broken relationships and a tragic family event, all through the medium of a surreal and exciting ball game. Official game trailer here
Reigns: Three Kingdoms: The beloved game series that lets you rule your own kingdom and change your destiny with a single swipe is coming to Netflix. This time, you can dive headlong into ancient China and climb the ranks to navigate the epic Chinese saga of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Terra Nil: Who wants to save the planet? With a nod at the current climate crisis, this game subverts the city-builder genre to let you do just that. Use technology to rejuvenate barren wastelands, then recycle all the structures you used to do it, leaving nothing behind but pristine wilderness.
Poinpy: To celebrate the launch of this vertical climber game — available to download and play today! — see the trailer for this experience that lets you dodge adorable baddies and feed the blue beast hot on your heels. Warning: The more you play, the harder the game gets. Official game trailer here
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DOTA: Dragon’s Blood: Sneak a peek at Season 3 of this fantasy adaptation of the beloved game as Davion the Dragon Knight continues his quest to make the world a safer place one dragon slay at a time.
Wild Things: Animal Adventures: Dragons aren’t the only creatures on the loose! As the trailer hints, this new game tasks players with helping restore cute beasts to their wildlands (ranging from lush forests to tropical islands to icy terrains) by playing match-3 puzzles and restoring their habitats to health. Watch the full Games Day show to see the trailer and get more info.
Sonic Prime: Our favorite hedgehog is coming to Netflix as you’ve never seen him before. Get a sneak peek at this new animated series featuring an incredible twist that puts the fate of the multiverse in his gloved hands. First look here
Raji: An Ancient Epic: Paging all Raji fans! The Indian action-adventure game is coming to Netflix. Step into the shoes of Raji, the young orphan chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion, as she tries to rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Spiritfarer: This award-winning cozy management game about dying is coming to Netflix, and we’ve got the new trailer. As Stella, a Spirtfarer and ferrymaster to the deceased, you can explore the world, farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft while spending quality time with your spirit passengers, creating lasting memories and learning to say goodbye.
Castlevania: Nocturne: A year ago, we ended Geeked Week on an epic mic drop: News of a new Castlevania series centered on Richter Belmont during the French Revolution. Now, get a sneak peek at the iconic Rondo of Blood hero in action. Check out the announcement here
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Love is love – this is most especially true for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you are straight, gay, lesbian, trans, or queer, you are free to love whoever you want. While it may seem easy, there are some who still struggle to love freely and iWantTFC is here to remind you to love who you love.
This Pride Month, iWantTFC has put together a selection of empowering movies and series about accepting same-sex relationships and accepting one’s sexuality and sexual preference. Here are LGBT-themed titles that you can stream for free:
1.“The Boy Foretold by the Stars” and “Love Beneath the Stars”
The movie “The Boy Foretold by the Stars” and its sequel series “Love Beneath the Stars” are everything you’d hope for in a Pinoy boys’ love (BL) story. With Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson’s portrayal of Dominic and Luke respectively, the story of two lovers from an all-boys Catholic school who end up falling in love and decide to break free from the constraints of society is beautifully highlighted.
In the coming-of-age story, Luke learns how to confront his sexual identity when he falls for Dominic, who is openly gay. While the movie and series feature a lot of puppy love moments, it also very much puts emphasis on having to deal with mature relationships and overcoming backlash from loved ones because of one’s sexual preference.
2. “Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?”
Whether you’re “out and proud,” “in the closet,” unsure of yourself, or simply just you, you can definitely learn a thing or two in “Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?” In this romantic-comedy film, wedding planner Kylie (Anne Curtis), who has had a string of boyfriends who turned out to be gay, is out to prove that her dashing client Diego (Dennis Trillo) isn’t actually straight.
In the process, Kylie finds herself falling in love with Diego, who in fact isn’t gay at all, and ultimately learns how to accept and be comfortable with her relationship with her gay best friend Benj (Paolo Ballesteros). While the movie is no means a boys’ love nor does it shun same-sex relationships, it teaches us to not judge people, to not allow others to define who we are or what we feel, and most importantly, it teaches us to embrace our sexuality no matter how we identify ourselves.
3. “My Lockdown Romance”
Having suppressed feelings for a friend is always a tough situation to deal with – this is what Tom (Jameson Blake), a closeted gay man, had to endure in “My Lockdown Romance.” Tom has always had a crush on his college best friend Kendrick (Joao Constancia) but is afraid to confess his feelings out of fear of losing their friendship.
In Star Cinema’s feel-good BL flick, the two male leads show viewers what it means to restore friendships and reignite feelings. Although Tom was insecure about coming out as gay, he eventually learned how to truly embrace who he is and his being honest also led to his special bond with Kendrick.
4. “Boyette: Not a Girl Yet”
Zaijian Jaranilla plays a flamboyant gay teenager and a straight boy at the same time in “Boyette: Not a Girl Yet.” In the movie, Boyette (Zaijian) pretends to be straight when his long-time homophobic crush Charles (Inigo Pascual) recruits him to a dance club. In an awkward yet hilarious twist, Nancy (Maris Racal), Charles’ crush, ends up getting smitten by Boyette instead.
While the film is very light-hearted, it effectively conveys an eye-opening message to its viewers – be unapologetically you and dismiss all the backlash about your sexuality because what’s important is your own happiness.
5. “Fluid”
This iWantTFC original series painstakingly shows everyone, whether you’re a member of the LGBT community or not, that it is A-okay to catch feelings for someone of the same gender and exploring these relationships is fine as well. Here, Mitch (Roxanne Barcelo) explores dating other women after multiple failed relationships with men.
Mitch then meets George (Ann Colis), a proud lesbian, who shows her what it truly means to fall in love. “Fluid” will teach viewers to be courageous in taking risks, learn how to whole-heartedly accept change, and that same-sex relationships can provide the same love and comfort just as heteronormative relationships.
6. “2gether” and “Still 2gether”
Thai BL series have become increasingly popular recently thanks to Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin’s “2gether” series and its sequel “Still 2gether.” The swoon-worthy scenes between Tine (Win) and Sarawat (Bright) are a major contribution as to why viewers are easily hooked, but BL stories undoubtedly impart striking lessons as well.
In “2gether” and “Still 2gether,” viewers are able to relate to the characters as they come to terms with their sexuality. And while Tine and Sarawat navigate their feelings towards each other, they’re also dealing with their own personal struggles – which they eventually learn how to solve as a couple.
Viewers can also watch “Oh, Mando!,” “Mga Batang POZ,” “Die Beautiful,” “Third Party” and Thai titles “Bad Buddy,” “Enchanté,” “Not Me,” “Baker Boys, and “Dark Blue Kiss.” Celebrate Pride Month by watching these movies and series for free on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com). Viewers can get easy access to iWantTFC’s content library with its “watch now, register later” feature. Watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA in select countries. Additionally, iWantTFC is available via Chromecast and Airplay. Visit https://iwanttfc.com/help#tfc-on-smart-tv for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.
Hennessy, the world’s best selling cognac, continues to highlight its global partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) during its 75th season this year. The multiyear agreement, which marks the leagues first-ever global partnership with a spirits brand, ushers in the next chapter of Hennessy’s relationship with NBA and the impact the two have on pop culture.
“We are honored by the distinction as the first global spirit partner in the NBA’s history,” said Julie Nollet, Hennessy global CMO. “The NBA is more than basketball, and Hennessy is more than cognac. We represent global communities, and this partnership empowers us to support a game and culture that brings people together through entertainment and camaraderie despite the current challenges faced by fans around the world. We share the NBA’s core values of integrity, teamwork, respect and innovation, which are more powerful than ever as we work to inspire and unite people across the globe.”
“This partnership expansion marks an exciting milestone for the league as Hennessy becomes the NBA’s first-ever global spirits partner,” said Dan Rossomondo, NBA Senior Vice President, Media and Business Development. “We look forward to continuing to celebrate the game of basketball alongside this iconic brand and our fans around the world.”
Throughout this June, Moet Hennessy Philippines brings fans together through several watch parties at Hennessy x NBA VIP Room located at Distillery BGC so they can toast to their favorite teams with HEnnessy Very Special. Hennessy is here to celebrate those who embody the ‘Never Stop, Never Settle’ mindset and commitment to drive culture forward. With that, they are thrilled to provide a space for basketball fans in the country through a range of events, activation, and exciting content.
Hennessy eagerly spreads the true Spirit of the NBA through this campaign, aiming to take its partnership with NBA to a new and unexplored level. As the league approaches its final games, Hennessy invites you to celebrate shared excellence on and off the court.
To learn more about Hennessy and NBA partnership, visit Hennessy.com or @Hennessy on Instagram.
Netflix has teased the second season of their hit Korean survival series Squid Game. Through a short teaser and a brief letter from director Hwang Dong-hyuk, it was confirmed that the characters of Gi-hun and the Front Man will be returning next season. Moreover, the director also teased the arrival of Cheol-su, the boyfriend of the show’s iconic doll Young-hee.
Check out this exclusive letter from Director Hwang Dong-hyuk
Poster from Netflix
Squid Gameis a 9-episode series starring Lee Jung-Jae (New World, Assassination) and Park Hae-Soo (Time to Hunt, Prison Playbook).
A mysterious invitation to join the game is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. 456 participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games in order to win 45.6 billion won. Every game is a Korean traditional children’s game such as Red Light, Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death.
You can watch the first season of Squid Game, only on Netflix.
