Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from May 9 to 15, 2022!
Rebel Wilson stars as a high school cheerleader who falls into a coma just before the prom. She wakes up twenty years later, determined to go back to school, reclaim her status, and become the prom queen.
Hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller– known for his trademark, Lincoln– takes on a murder case, restarting his career after getting sidelined due to an accident.
The brash detective Zeke and his rookie partner set out to investigate a string of grisly murders reminiscent of the city’s past– murders that involved intricate death traps.
In this near-future love story, a couple’s relationship is jeopardized when an ex warps time to put a rift between them. Can love persevere in a future where time is fluid, and all of life may be just an illusion?
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 May 9 to 15, 2022.
May 9, Monday
Ava (3pm, HBO) An assassin becomes marked for death by her own black ops organization after questioning orders and breaking protocol.
Coach Carter (5:55pm, Cinemax) In 1999, Ken Carter returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak. But when their grades start to suffer, Carter locks them out of the gym and shuts down their championship season. When he is criticized by the players and their parents, he sticks to his guns, determined that they excel in class as well as on the court.
In The Name Of Love (7pm, Cinema One) Set in the heyday of the so-called Japayuki, it tells the story of lovers Cedes and Emman, both entertainers in Japan whose lives are turned upside down by a mistake that changes them forever. The two meet again many years later to rekindle their romance.
May 10, Tuesday
13 Hours (7:40pm, HBO) On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes (9pm, Cinema One) Devoted wives Lianne and Cindy got cheated on by their husbands who turn out to be gay.
May 11, Wednesday
Hello, Love, Goodbye (7pm, Cinema One) A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.
Pixels (7:15pm, HBO) When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.
The Forever Purge (9pm, HBO) Adela and her husband, Juan, live in Texas, where he works as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb, but that fuels the jealous anger of his son, Dylan. On the morning after the Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tuckers, forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos.
May 12, Thursday
This Guy’s in Love with U Mare (7:30pm, PBO) Lester catches his ex-boyfriend proposing marriage to Gemma. He hatches a plan to keep Gemma away from his ex by making her fall in love with him.
T2 (9pm, Cinema One) A volunteer taking care of a young girl learns she is being stalked by Engkantos putting their lives at risk.
Blade Runner 2049 (9pm, HBO) Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who’s been missing for 30 years.
May 13, Friday
All About Love (1pm, Cinema One) Courage, trust, and taking risks, what’s love got to do with it? A chance reunion between Kikay and her childhood buddy Kiko.
Just A Stranger (7:15pm, PBO) A married woman and a young man with a girlfriend must navigate their feelings after falling in love with each other.
F9: The Fast Saga (9pm, HBO) Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered — Dom’s forsaken brother.
The Hunger Games (10pm, Cinemax) Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered — Dom’s forsaken brother.
May 14, Saturday
Crazy, Stupid, Love (8:55am, HBO) Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Jurassic World (8pm, HBO) Located off the coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus rex. When the massive creature escapes, it sets off a chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it’s up to a former military man and animal exper to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.
The Hangover (11:45pm, Cinemax) Two days before his wedding, Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.
May 15, Sunday
Always Be My Maybe (1pm, Cinema One) Childhood sweethearts have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years, only reconnecting as adults when Sasha runs into Marcus in San Francisco. Although the old sparks are still there, the couple live in different worlds.
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (7:50pm, HBO) Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.
The Suicide Squad (10pm, HBO) The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world — Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others — to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.
The ten-episode HBO Original drama House of the Dragon debuts same time as the U.S. on Monday, August 22 on HBO GO.
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.
House of the Dragon stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.
Additional cast members include Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, Savannah Steyn.
Character Descriptions
Paddy Considineas King Viserys Targaryen, chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy. But good men do not necessarily make for great kings.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne. A peerless warrior and a dragonrider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon. But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air…
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.
Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider. Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Snake.” Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen. As “The Sea Snake,” the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, a dragonrider and wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Queen Who Never Was” was passed over as heir to the throne at the Great Council because the realm favored her cousin, Viserys, simply for being male.
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, of Dornish descent, the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven. Cole has no claim to land or titles; all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword.
Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, who came to Westeros with nothing, sold more times than she can recall. She could have wilted… but instead she rose to become the most trusted — and most unlikely — ally of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the heir to the throne.
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. The Hand of the King, Ser Otto loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.
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 Producer/Writer, Sara Hess; Executive Producers, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmidt; Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel; Director/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Yaitanes. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Filipinos can stream or download House of the Dragon from August 22 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. 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.
The Emmy®-winning and critically-acclaimed Max Original comedy series Hacks will debut its second season Thursday, May 12 with two episodes exclusively on HBO GO. The eight-episode season continues with two new episodes a week, concluding June 2.
IMAGES FROM SEASON 2 OF HACKS. PHOTOS BY Karen Ballard
HacksSeason 2 will see the dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) continue to evolve, as the two travel across the country workshopping Deborah’s new stand-up act.
Jean Smart, an Emmy®, SAG Awards® and Critics Choice Awards winner for her performance in season one of the series, will return along with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams,who were all nominated for Emmys for the first season. Returning cast members Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo also star. New recurring guest stars Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, Ming-Na Wen and Susie Essman, and guest stars Margaret Cho and Devon Sawa join in the new season.
Hacks is created and showrun by Emmy® winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky. It is executive produced by Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, Statsky via First Thought Productions, as well as Emmy winners Michael Schur via Fremulon, David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment and Morgan Sackett.
Stream or download Hacks Season 2 from May 12on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. 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.
Netflix has a new K-drama up its sleeve this May! The Sound of Magic is a fantasy musical drama that follows a young lady struggling in life, as she crosses paths with a mysterious magician. Check out the trailer of The Sound of Magic below:
Before the series’ release on Netflix this May 6, 2022, we got to attend a virtual press conference and roundtable interview with the director and cast of The Sound of Magic, where they shared more details about the upcoming musical drama! Below are the things you need to know about this new K-drama on Netflix!
Synopsis
This 6-episode series directed by Kim Sung-Youn (Itaewon Class) is based on the webtoon Annarasumanara by Ha Ilkwon. It tells the story of Yoon Ah-yi, a teenager who needed to fend for herself and her younger sibling after their dad left. Amid her struggles, Ah-yi’s life takes a different turn when she meets Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives inside an abandoned theme park. Meanwhile at school, Ah-yi also finds a friend in Na Il-deung, the ace student who sits beside her.
The Cast & Characters
The series mainly revolves around the three characters Yoon Ah-yi, Na Il-deung, and the magician Rieul. The young lady Ah-yi is played by Choi Sung-eun of Start-Up and Beyond Evil; Il-deung is played by Hwang In-youp of True Beauty and 18 Again; and Rieul is played by Ji Chang-wook, who has starred in Lovestruck in the City, Healer, and Empress Ki.
Photo: Netflix
“Ah-yi is a high school student who is in a very difficult financial situation. She struggles to get by, and she wants to grow up fast so that she can get rid of this poverty,” Sung-eun explains about her character. “So she forgets about her dreams, but when she meets this mysterious magician Ri-eul, maybe she wants to have some hope and try to dream again.
“Rieul lives in an abandoned amusement park, he is a very mysterious magician. He is a grown-up but he loves magic. And while he is all grown up, he wants to forever stay a child. He is a very dubious, mysterious magician.” Shared Chang-wook.
In-youp also talks about his character: “Il-deung means ‘number one’ in Korean, so he always wants to live up to his name and his parents force upon him a dream. So he kind of loses track of what he really wants and what he really likes. He never really knows about himself well, and one day, he also encounters this mysterious magician Ri-eul, and he gets to ponder on what he really wants and what he really likes.”
Attaining the webtoon’s rights & turning it into a drama
Director Kim Sung-Youn shared that after over a decade since the series dropped, while its rights had been sold, it hadn’t really reached the screen. Being a fan of the source material, Sung-youn was happy to take on the challenge.
“I now know and I can say why it was so difficult to bring to a live-action series, but I’m very happy to have kept the promise,” shared the director. “So after attaining the rights, I looked into it in detail, and it touched me in a different way than it had before.”
Photo: Netflix
The director also shared how he wanted to address Ah-yi’s struggles in today’s context, having lost her dream due to poverty.
“For the character Il-deung, he has a scene where he asks, ‘do you really need to dream? Is a dream necessary to have?’ And you know how in the past, we often emphasized needing to have a dream, to children. I feel like that’s what we lived through. But I remember watching a variety show where a superstar in Korea, Lee Hyori, came out and she mentioned to a child there, ‘you don’t have to try to be anything when you grow up, just be whatever you want.’ And that came a very pleasant shock, and that got me to think, ‘what would really happen when we don’t want to be something? What if children grew up without having a specific dream? Is that so bad?’ So those were some of the questions and messages that I tried to hone into.” Explained the director.
Fusing music into the series
From the panels to the screen, The Sound of Magic is further enlivened with music numbers from the cast. As to how the webtoon’s adaptation became a musical, director Sung-youn explains, “In the original webtoon series, there’s a lot of monologues from the character Ah-yi, [and] I really spent a lot of time thinking about how we can turn that into something that fits today’s context. How do I let the audience know what I was feeling, without giving her too many monologues? So those were some points I tried to think long and hard on, and that’s what brought us to the music element.”
“Actually, a fantasy music drama was not what I was reaching for,” the director also pointed out. “But it turned out to be a great fantasy music drama and I worked together with the choreographer too, so I didn’t want it to be like a fancy fantastical choreography but I wanted something that with a glitch of a finger, it could show emotions of Ah-yi. So I wanted to make sure that the choreography just portrays the emotions of the character. And same with magic. I didn’t want just techniques or tricks, but through this medium of magic, I wanted to show the mysteriousness of Ri-eul or to express Ah-yi’s emotions more effectively. I think those were the key parts to the drama.”
Meanwhile, the director also revealed that all the musical numbers were left for music director Park Sung-il to fill. “In the script, all the music scenes were left as blank. There were no lyrics, no directions in terms of how the scene was going to look like. It was just completely up to the music director. So from the music director’s perspective, you have to have a particular scene that inspires you to create that music. But this is a completely different kind of challenge. So the music director, the choreography director, they’re all good friends, they’re actually the same age, and they were just given this huge question mark. Where do you even begin? And they expressed all of those difficulties and curiosities. In some scenes, the music director went ahead and created the music first. For example, as for the merry-go-round, it actually wasn’t written in the script. But when we heard the music, you felt like this is definitely a scene where we need to have a merry-go-round. So that’s how organically we worked together, that’s how the script was created.”
The main cast describes starring on this musical drama
The cast also shared their experience working in this fresh drama with a musical twist. For Ji Chang-wook, it was a new experience he didn’t want to miss being a part of.
“Of course, there were very challenging parts, but I also would think to myself, this is the chance of a lifetime, when would I have this kind of opportunity where I have to act, sing, dance, and on top of that, do magic?” Shared Chang-wook. “There was a lot of preparation involved, but I felt like it was such a rewarding experience and because it was so challenging and difficult, there was so much time spent together as a team, with everyone’s heads put together to create something. And now that it’s actually going to be out there, showcased to the world, I feel very strange.”
Photo: Netflix
Sung-eun agrees, stating that every work is a challenge, but this drama took a lot out of her. “There was a lot that I had to prepare for, and because of the music element, I got a lot of help from many wonderful people. And I’ve only been trained to act with lines, but now there’s lyrics, and the lyrics were so well-written, and at some scenes and points, the lyrics actually taught me what the character Ah-yi must have been feeling in that particular scene and I was very grateful for that, and I loved that process. I felt like this could be truly a unique appeal and charm of a music drama and I felt very grateful to the lyricist, Kim Eana.”
As for In-youp, he shared that he was really thankful to have been a part of The Sound of Magic. “I’m sure you can tell through short clips that the music is so great. And it’s not just the music that’s amazing, the space, the set was so fantastic as well. And the fact that I was given the opportunity to perform with such great music in such an amazing set, I told the director, this is a first for me, and the director replied, it’s a first for me too. So I felt like we all felt this was something new, something we were able to create together for the first time. We were left with such great memories.”
The cast members’ favorite numbers
Asked what their favorite music numbers in the show, Chang-wook says “I really love the opening song… and I like the duet song with Ah-yi in the amusement park. I really love every single number in the show. I love the number that I sang together with In-youp, too.”
As for Sung-eun, she answers, “I keep coming back to the numbers, I like the number in the merry-go-round scene. It makes me feel joyful. So even after I was done filming, I listened to this song. And personally, the one that I really liked when I was shooting was when Ah-yi is at the amusement park by herself and she sings a song and the lyrics really touched my heart. So I still really like that song.”
In-youp also shares that his favorite number is when he plays the guitar and sings a song to Ah-yi. “I love that song and I think it is an adorable song and an adorable number. So when people listen to that number, maybe they can listen to it when they drive, and anytime, it will really cheer them up.”
Photo: Netflix
On what the viewers can pick up and feel when watching the series
Ending the event are the stars and director of the show, sharing what they want viewers to pick up on this fantasy musical. “Finally, The Sound of Magic is going to be released,” Chang-wook began. “Sometimes, we lose track of our childhood innocence, our childhood wonders. And there are dreams that we had as a child. I think the show will let you think about those past dreams that you had as a child, and the wonders you had as a child. It’s like a fairytale for people, it’s a heartwarming story, so I hope everyone can really enjoy The Sound of Magic.”
“Maybe some people think, ‘am I able to dream again?’” Sung-eun said. “I think this show can give you that courage and this show roots for all of you to give it another try. So I think you can sit back and relax and really enjoy the show. I hope you can all stay tuned for the show.”
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“Chang-wook and Sung-eun said great things about the show, and just to chime in, I think the show is going to provide you with some warm consolation, so I hope you can all watch the show and enjoy it.” added In-youp.
Finally, director Sungyoun says: “I have certain stories that I really like, which are usually stories of personal growth. This show also shows the personal growth of Ri-eul and Ah-yi and Il-deung. I think the line, ‘do you believe in magic?’ means actually, ‘do you believe in miracles?’ People are all grown up, they don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore, but they can watch the show together with their kids and their children and have a chance to believe in miracles and believe in magic, and talk amongst themselves. I hope you could have fun watching the show, thank you so much.”
Watch ‘The Sound of Magic‘ when it starts streaming on Netflix this May 6.
About ‘The Sound of Magic’ Directed by: Kim Sungyoun Written by: Kim Minjeong Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, and Hwang In-youp Produced by: JTBC Studios, content zium Distributed by: Netflix Release Date: May 6, 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 May 2 to 8, 2022.
May 2, Monday
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets (4:55pm, HBO) A mysterious elf tells Harry to expect trouble during his second year at Hogwarts, but nothing can prepare him for trees that fight back, flying cars, spiders that talk and deadly warnings written in blood on the walls of the school.
Jowable (5:30pm, PBO) Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.
A Mother’s Story (7pm, Cinema One) Medy returns to Manila after living in America and has to work hard to earn back her children’s love.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (10pm, Cinemax) 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.
May 3, Tuesday
Tenet (10am, HBO) A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.
Momzillas (9pm, Cinema One) Momzillas
Baby Driver (10pm, Cinemax) Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies – including Buddy, Bats and Darling – get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.
May 4, Wednesday
Forevermore (1pm, Cinema One) When an intoxicated Xander, the rebellious and irresponsible only son of a hotel magnate, crash lands his parachute into a strawberry truck his parents make him pay for the damages by working at the strawberry farm.
The Equalizer (1:10pm, Cinemax) Robert McCall, a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri, a teenager who has been manhandled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply cannot walk away. With his set of formidable skills, McCall comes out of self-imposed retirement and emerges as an avenging angel, ready to take down anyone who brutalizes the helpless.
Venom (3:10pm, 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.
May 5, Thursday
Godzilla vs Kong (5pm, HBO) Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. Along for the ride is Jia, an orphaned girl who has a unique and powerful bond with the mighty beast. However, they soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe. The initial confrontation between the two titans — instigated by unseen forces — is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the planet.
Everything About Her (7pm, Cinema One) Successful businesswoman Vivian, learns that she is suffering from stage 3 cancer. She then hires a private nurse, Jaica, to take care of her. But Jaica’s bound to play a bigger role in Vivian’s life as she becomes the bridge between Vivian’s family.
Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story (7:30pm, PBO) A successful stockbroker who suffers from insomnia hires a woman to keep him company during his long, sleepless nights.
May 6, Friday
It Takes A Man And A Woman (11:15am, PBO) The relationship between Miggy and Laida didn’t last, and neither did Miggy’s business success. When Laida returns to help with a presentation to MET, old feelings come to the surface.
My Illegal Wife (7pm, Cinema One) Clarise wants a husband and convinces a man with amnesia they are married when they become stranded on an island.
Dune (7:30pm, HBO) Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.
Assassin’s Creed (8:05pm, Cinemax) Cal Lynch travels back in time to 15th-century Spain through a revolutionary technology that unlocks the genetic memories contained in his DNA. There, he lives out the experiences of Aguilar de Nerha, a distant relative who’s also a member of the Assassins, a secret society that fights to protect free will from the power-hungry Templar Order. Transformed by the past, Cal begins to gain the knowledge and physical skills necessary to battle the oppressive organization in the present.
May 7, Saturday
Way Back Home (3pm, Cinema One) Jessica and Joanna, two sisters who were separated as toddlers, meet again during a swimming contest, re-igniting old jealousies between the two after their twelve years apart have transformed them into different people.
F9: The Fast Saga (6:40pm, HBO) Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered — Dom’s forsaken brother.
Just A Stranger (9:30pm, PBO) A married woman and a young man with a girlfriend must navigate their feelings after falling in love with each other.
May 8, Sunday
The Forever Purge (2:50pm, HBO) Adela and her husband, Juan, live in Texas, where he works as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb, but that fuels the jealous anger of his son, Dylan. On the morning after the Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tuckers, forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos.
Ex With Benefits (3:15pm, PBO) Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.
Kasal Kasali Kasalo (5pm, Cinema One) After being forced to migrate to the U.S., Jed proposes to Angie and, hastily, they plan the wedding, which causes a lot of conflict between their families.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from May 2 to 8, 2022!
Inspired by a true story, this limited series follows the life of Michael Peterson and the controversial mystery surrounding the death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
We return to the dystopian world where the US government allows its citizens to commit all kinds of crimes in one night. But more anarchy erupts when a group of lawless marauders decides to Purge without end.
This espionage thriller follows an Israeli Mossad agent tasked to destroy Iran’s nuclear reactor, but when the mission fails, the lives of people important to her are put in jeopardy.
Family relationships come in all shapes and sizes, from sibling rivalry to fiercely protective bonds of love this May on HBO GO, HBO, Cartoon Network, and Boomerang, brought to life by movie premieres and special programming stunts.
On HBO GO and HBO, The Boss Baby: Family Business presents a fresh challenge for brothers who have grown apart while A Quiet Place Part II demonstrates humanity’s greatest strength – the determination to survive. Marriages are complicated by time travel in HBO’s new Original series The Time Traveler’s Wife as well as the film Needle In A Timestack.
On Cartoon Network, Redraw Your Summeroffers a curated weekly selection featuring fan favourites, from the ever-popular Looney Tunes Cartoons and The Tom and Jerry Show to new series Mechamato in which young Amato and his new friend Mechabot must battle evil robots.
Especially for the little ones, the recently-launched Cartoonito programming block for pre-schoolers is now also available on Boomerang, with new series Brave Bunnies premiering this month.
When family is at stake, it’s up to plucky individuals to save the day.
Needle in a Timestack Premieres Saturday, May 14 on HBO GOand Thursday, May 19 at 9pm on HBO
In this gripping love story, Nick and Janine live in marital bliss, until Janine’s ex-husband warps time in an attempt to tear them apart. As Nick’s memories and reality disappear, he must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in order to hold onto – or let go of – everything he loves. Stars Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr., with Cynthia Erivo, Orlando Bloom and Frieda Pinto.
The Time Traveler’s Wife Premieres Monday, May 16 at 9am on HBO and HBO GO
Adapted by Steven Moffat from the bestselling novel of the same name, this HBO Original Series tells the story of Clare and Henry, whose beautiful and magical relationship is plagued by a unique problem – time travel. Can their love overcome this challenging obstacle? Tune in to find out in this six-episode series, directed by Emmy® Award winner David Nutter. Stars Rose Leslie and Theo James.
The Boss Baby: Family Business Premieres Saturday, May 21 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
Years after The Boss Baby, this sequel film reunites brothers Tim and Ted. Now adults, they have taken different paths in life and drifted apart, with Tim as a married, stay-at-home dad and Ted as a hedge fund CEO. However, a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude will bring them together again… and inspire a new family business. Stars the voice talents of Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Greenblatt, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Eva Longoria, James Marsden and Amy Sedaris.
A Quiet Place Part II Premieres Saturday, May 28 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
L-r, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe and Emily Blunt star in Paramount Pictures’ “A Quiet Place 2.”
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Now forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe and Cillian Murphy.
Evelyn (Emily Blunt) braves the unknown in “A Quiet Place Part II.”
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Now forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe and Cillian Murphy.
Cartoonito Available for streaming on HBO GO, Cartoon Network from 6am-9am daily, and on Boomerang from May 2 from 12-2pm.
Tune in to Cartoonito for a daily dose of preschool learning programmes, with Brave Bunnies premiering this May on Cartoon Network and Boomerang, and in June onHBO GO. Brave Bunnies and their friends introduce young kids to topics like diversity and helps teach communication skills. Also, catch new episodes of Esme & Roy as they ‘monstersit’,the outdoor adventures of Ranger Rob, and the ever-inquisitive Lucas The Spider. Stream Cartoonito on HBO GO and Cartoon Network daily from 6am-9am, now also available on Boomerang from Monday, May 2 from 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm.
Redraw Your Summer From Monday, May 2, daily from 9am-1pm on Cartoon Network
Redraw Your Summer with the best of Cartoon Network, featuring 4 hours of entertainment every day. Enjoy beloved characters and favourite franchises in weekly collections, beginning with brand-new episodes of Teen Titans Go! and their many escapades, and the adventures of Amato and Mechabot in Mechamato as they battle evil robots. This is followed by the best of Looney Tunes Cartoons to celebrate Tweety Bird’s 80th anniversary, and Krypto The Superdog which chronicles the comedic canine adventures of a superdog from Planet Krypton. The month draws to a close with We Bare Bears and the adorable antics of siblings Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear, and The Tom and Jerry Show, the most iconic cat and mouse duo of all time.
Ekans – Snakes Awake! New episodes weekdays at 4.30pm on Cartoon Network
Catch fresh new adventures as young Ekans continues to wield the Naagmani, entrusted to him to keep humanity safe. With it, he is able to harness extraordinary powers such as heightened sensory perception, camouflage, flexibility and strength, making him an ideal protector of humanity.
Sports anime may be a niche genre, but titles from this part of the genre spectrum could really stir one’s emotions and motivation. After all, sports are surrounded by stories of perseverance, teamwork, and confidence in one’s own skills– attributes that we long for not only in sports, but in many aspects of our lives.
If you’re on the lookout for anime series that will inspire you through its characters that never give up, we’ve got the list for you! Below are some sports anime series that are packed with tales of friendship, competitive rivalries, and players who push themselves to the limit!
Haikyu!!
Despite his small stature, Shoyo Hinata is determined to become a volleyball player and joins the volleyball team of Karasuno High. Here, he gets teamed up with the prodigy setter Tobio Kageyama, who he considers a rival. Despite their differences, Shoyo and Kageyama would soon become a promising duo that could help Karasuno redeem its reputation as a powerhouse school for aspiring volleyball players.
Taiga Kagami is a promising new player for the Seirin High basketball team who aims to take his school to the top. But to do so, Kagami must take on the most talented players that were once part of a single team dubbed as the Generation of Miracles. Little did Taiga know, Kuroko– his team member who appears to have no talent in basketball, is actually a former member of the Generation of Miracles, and his sheer lack of presence in court becomes a total gamechanger for Seirin.
Photo: Kuroko’s Basketball on Netflix
Yuri!!! on Ice
Yuri!! on Ice is an anime about figure skating that also doubles as a romantic BL series. It tells the story of figure skater Yuri Katsuki who strays away from his career after losing at the Grand Prix Final. While doing the advanced skating routine of his idol, the Russian figure skating champion Victor Nikiforov, Yuri is recorded on video and the clip is uploaded on the internet. This catches Victor’s attention who travels to Yuri’s hometown to help him get back on track. By doing so, romance also buds between the two skaters.
Hajime no Ippo is a Japanese boxing anime that follows the many ups and downs of the boxing career of Makunouchi Ippo. A constant victim of bullying, Ippo gets saved by the boxer Takamura Mamoru after his classmates brutally beat him up. As Ippo recovers at Mamoru’s gym, he is amazed by its atmosphere, and soon asks Mamoru to train him to become a boxer– a journey that will test his limits and take him places.
Photo: Crunchyroll website
Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk is a basketball anime that has become a classic and is soon to have a new movie after two decades since its last episode aired. It follows the high school delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi who joins his school’s basketball team hoping to get the attention of his crush, Haruko, who loves the sport. As part of the Shohoku High School team, Sakuragi also forms a rivalry with the rookie superstar Kaeda Rukawa.
Photo: Netflix
Free!
Free! follows the four friends Haruka, Rin, Nagisa, and Makoto, who won a swimming relay race shortly before their graduation from elementary school. Years later, they reunite as high school students, but Rin is only intent on proving that he’s a better swimmer than Haruka. The three friends then decide to form the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, recruiting a former track team member named Rei.
This anime follows the powerful friendship and partnership of the two boys Makoto and Yutaka, nicknamed Smile and Peco. While Peco is filled with confidence and aspirations to become the best table tennis player in the world, Smile shows little ambition. But their mutual love for ping pong drives them to continue persevering while having each other’s back.
The Prince of Tennis
This anime that aired in the early 2000s tells the story of the 12-year-old tennis prodigy Ryoma Echizen. After joining the Seishun Boys’ Tennis Team, Ryoma and his newfound teammates will have to face a plethora of strong schools as they aim to be champions at the National Tournament.
Photo: Crunchyroll website
Big Windup
In this anime series that features baseball, a young pitcher rises from the ashes of defeats and shame. Ren Mihashi has been blamed by his baseball middle school team after suffering from a series of losses, causing Ren to have low self-esteem and transfer to another school. In his new school, a baseball team is being formed, and despite the fear, Ren pushes himself to join as their Ace Pitcher.
Yowamushi Pedal
Yowamushi Pedal follows a cheerful otaku who is about to join his new school’s anime club. But upon learning that the club has been disbanded, Onoda makes it his mission to revive it by finding new members. During this quest, he meets the determined cyclist Shunsuke Imaizumi who challenges him to a bicycle race. If Onoda wins, Imaizumi will join the anime club, but the challenge will kick off Onoda’s dive into the world of bicycle racing.
Written and directed by Emmy® nominee Olivier Assayas (Carlos), starring Academy Award® Winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) and produced in partnership with A24, HBO limited series Irma Vep premieres same time as the U.S. on Tuesday, June 7 at 9am on HBO and HBO GO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. The eight-episode thriller will debut a new episode every following Monday.
Irma Vep will make its world premiere as an Official Selection at the Festival De Cannes 2022.
Based on the 1996 movie of the same name, Irma Vep stars Alicia Vikander as Mira, an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic, “Les Vampires.” Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge. Irma Vep reveals to us the uncertain ground that lies at the border of fiction and reality, artifice and authenticity, art and life.
The cast also includes Vincent Macaigne as René Vidal, Jeanne Balibar as Zoe, Devon Ross as Regina, Lars Eidinger as Gottfried, Vincent Lacoste as Edmond Lagrange, Nora Hamzawi as Carla, Adria Arjona as Laurie, Carrie Brownstein as Zelda, Tom Sturridge as Eamonn, Byron Bowers as Herman, Fala Chen as Cynthia Keng, Hippolyte Girardot as Robert Danjou, Alex Descas as Gregory Desormeaux, Antoine Reinartz as Jeremie.
Irma Vep is directed by award-winning French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, who has become a major voice in international contemporary cinema. He started his career as a painter and graphic designer. Later, he began making his own short films while pursuing his interest in globalizing culture and technology as an editor of Cahiers du Cinema (1980-1985). Since his first feature film, Désordre (1986), which was awarded the Critic’s Week Prize at the Venice Biennale, he has consistently delivered a rich and diverse body of work that has brought him international recognition. Among his most celebrated films are: Irma Vep (1996); Summer Hours (2008), named one of the “Best Films of the 21st Century So Far” by The New York Times; Demonlover (2002); Clean (2004); Carlos (2010), which won a Golden Globe® for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television and garnered two Emmy® nominations including Outstanding Direction for a Mini-Series, Movie or Dramatic Special; Clouds of Sils Maria (2014), for which Kristen Stewart won the Cesar for Best Supporting Actress; Personal Shopper (2016), which won the Directing Prize at Cannes; Something in the Air (2012), which won Best Screenplay at Venice; and most recently Non-Fiction (2018) and Wasp Network (2019).
The series is executive produced by Olivier Assayas, Alicia Vikander, Sylvie Barthet, Daniel Delume, Ravi Nandan, Hallie Sekoff, Kevin Turen, Stuart Manashil, Sam Levinson, Ashley Levinson.
Stream or download Irma Vep fromTuesday, June 7 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. 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.
