Category: TV

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of May 2 to 8, 2022

    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!

    Netflix

    Clark (Series)

    May 5 | Watch it here

    Starring Bill Skarsgard, this limited series tells the story of Clark Olofsson, a real-life criminal that inspired the term Stockholm Syndrome.

    The Pentaverate (Series)

    May 5 | Watch it here

    The Pentaverate follows a Canadian journalist who is trying to uncover a secret society of five men who have controlled the world since 1347.

    The Sound of Magic (Series)

    May 6 | Watch it here

    A teenage girl’s tragic life is turned upside down when she meets a mysterious magician living inside an abandoned theme park.

    Welcome to Eden (Series)

    May 6 | Watch it here

    After attending a party on a remote island, a group of young adults find themselves caught within a web of dangerous secrets and entrapments.


    HBO GO

    The Staircase (Series)

    May 5 | Watch it here

    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.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftAFQflBy8

    The Forever Purge (Film)

    May 8 | Watch it here

    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.


    Apple TV+

    Tehran (Series)

    May 6 | Watch it here

    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.

    The Big Conn

    May 6 | Watch it here

    This documentary series details how the lawyer Eric C. Conn committed one of the largest government frauds, amassing over half a billion dollars.

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  • Family is Everything This May on HBO GO, HBO, Cartoon Network, and Boomerang!

    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 Summer offers 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.

    Fight for Your Family on HBO GO and HBO

    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 GO and Thursday, May 19 at 9pm on HBO

    HBO GO Needle In A Timestack Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr.

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 on HBO 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

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    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

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    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. 

    Channel numbers for your reference:

    • Cartoon Network: Cignal: Ch. 74 (SD), Ch. 220 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 43 (SD), Ch. 178 (HD)
    • Boomerang: Cignal: Ch. 76, Sky Cable: Ch. 42
    • Warner TV: Cignal Ch. 235 and Sky Cable Ch. 34 (SD) and Ch. 197 (HD)
    • HBO: Cignal: Ch. 53 (SD), Ch. 210 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 54 (SD) and Ch. 168 (HD)
  • 10 Sports Anime That Are Inspiring & Entertaining to Watch

    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.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Kuroko’s Basketball

    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.

    Kuroko no Basket
    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.

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    Photo: Disney+ Japan on Twitter

    Hajime no Ippo

    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.

    Hajime no Ippo
    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.

    Slam Dunk
    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.

    Watch it soon on Netflix

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    Photo: Free! The Final Stroke Part 2 trailer

    Ping Pong The Animation

    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.

    Prince of Tennis
    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.

    Watch it on Netflix

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  • HBO’s New Thriller ‘Irma Vep’ to Arrive This June

    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.

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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.

  • 10 Shows and Films Coming to Netflix This May 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 K-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 May!

    The Pentaverate (Series)

    May 5 | Watch it here

    The Pentaverate follows a Canadian journalist who is trying to uncover a secret society of five men who have controlled the world since 1347.

    The Sound of Magic (Series)

    May 6 | Watch it here

    A teenage girl’s tragic life is turned upside down when she meets a mysterious magician living inside an abandoned theme park.

    Welcome to Eden (Series)

    May 6 | Watch it here

    After attending a party at a remote island, a group of young adults find themselves caught within a web of dangerous secrets and entrapments.

    Senior Year (Film)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    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.

    The Lincoln Lawyer (Series)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    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.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au06yHMuMGc&t

    Vampire in the Garden (Series)

    May 16 | Watch it here

    After humans lost most of the land they call home to the vampires, a small population of survivors created a walled town where they can live in peace. Can the encounter between a young human girl and the Vampire Queen spark an opportunity for peace between the two races?

    2 Good 2 Be True (Series)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    Starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, 2 Good 2 Be True tells the story of a son who is trying to find out the truth behind his father’s imprisonment, and the girl he is trying to use to fulfill his quest. Things become complicated when romance buds between the two.

    Love, Death, & Robots Volume 3 (Series)

    May 20 | Watch it here

    The animated anthology returns to bring us more fascinating and gripping stories that tackle both technology and fantasy.

    Stranger Things 4: Volume 1 (Series)

    May 27 | Watch it here

    Netflix’s hit horror sci-fi series is back! After the events in season 3, the gang has been separated, while another terror is set to surface from the Upside Down.

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

    Welcome to Wedding Hell (Series)

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    This new K-drama follows a couple in their 30s who are set to marry each other, but the preparations leading to the wedding will force them to face the harsh realities of marriage.

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    Photo: Netflix

    Want weekly updates on your favorite streaming services? Check out our weekly list of online releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming platforms in the Philippines.

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  • Shows and Movies Coming To HBO GO This May 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 drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this May on the streaming platform.

    The Staircase

    Premieres May 5

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftAFQflBy8

    Created and written by Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn, it is base on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. It follows a writer convicted of murdering his wife, who was found dead at the bottom of their staircase in their home. It stars Colin Firth and Toni Colette.

    The Forever Purge

    Premieres May 7

    Directed by Everardo Valerio Gout, it is the fifth film in the Purge franchise and a sequel to The Purge: Election Year. It follows a group of people who attempt to escape the United States after an insurrectionist movement continues committing crimes and murders nationwide after the Purge’s ending. It stars Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, and more.

    Needle in a Timestack

    Premieres May 14

    Written and directed by John Ridley, it is based on the short story of the same name by Robert Silverberg. It follows Nick and Janine who live in bliss until her ex warps in time to tear them apart by using Nick’s old girlfriend. As Nick’s memories and reality disappear, he must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. It stars Leslie Odom Jr., Freida Pinto, Cynthia Ervivo, Orlando Bloom, and Jadyn Wong.

    A Quiet Place Part II

    Premieres May 28

    Written, produced and directed by John Krasinski, it is a sequel to 2018’s A Quiet Place, following the family from the first film as they continue to navigate and survive in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by blind aliens with an acute sense of hearing. It stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cillian Murphy, and Djimon Hounsou.

    The Time Traveler’s Wife

    Premieres in May

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

    Directed by David Nutter, it is a TV series based on the novel of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger. It follows Henry, a man who has a genetic disorder that makes him travel time unpredictably, and Claire, his wife who has to cope with his frequent absences. It stars Theo James and Rose Leslie.

  • 8 Movies Coming to PBO Channel This May 2022

    And just like that, the sunny month of May is here! If you feel like spending some of your free time this month on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!

    Check them out below:

    Just A Stranger

    Starring: Anne Curtis and Marco Gumabao
    Schedule: May 7, 9:30 PM | May 8, 11 AM | May 11, 3:30 PM | May 13, 7:15 PM | May 17, 12:45 PM | May 22, 11:30 PM

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

    The Trigonal

    Starring: Ian Ignacio and Rhian Ramos
    Schedule: May 10, 3 PM | May 22, 10 AM | May 30, 11:30 AM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTeSQQkxR1g

    Death of a Girlfriend

    Starring: Diego Loyzaga and AJ Raval
    Schedule: May 7, 5 PM | May 13, 3:15 PM | May 23, 9:30 AM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPCN9TZiWk

    The Write Moment

    Starring: Jerald Napoles and Valeen Montenegro
    Schedule: May 14, 7 PM | May 16, 11:45 PM | May 25, 11:30 AM

    Mañanita

    Starring: Bela Padilla and Ronnie Lazaro
    Schedule: May 21, 9:30 PM | May 22, 10:30 AM | May 25, 3 PM | May 27, 7 PM | May 31, 12:30 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zYHp3Eto5Q

    Mang Kepweng Returns

    Starring: Vhong Navarro, Kim Domingo, and Jaclyn Jose
    Schedule: May 12, 1:15 PM | May 17, 9:30 PM | May 28, 3 PM

    Elemento

    Starring: Cristine Reyes and Jake Cuenca
    Schedule: May 8, 9:30 PM | May 17, 9 PM | May 27, 11:30 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweQbMgYjXk&t

    Ang Pambansang Third Wheel

    Starring: Yassi Pressman and Sam Milby
    Schedule: May 11, 9:30 PM | May 31, 5:30 PM

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    For more Movies on PBO Channel this May and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.

    [Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]

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  • 10 Movies Coming to Cinema One This May 2022

    This May, Cinema One is serving another lineup of Asian and Filipino films on the small screen for your movie marathons at home, including feel-good movies (and hugot-filled ones) perfect to watch with your mom.

    10 Movies Coming to Cinema One This May 2022
    [Photo: Cinema One]

    Blockbuster hits, comedies, horror flicks, and more are in store for you when you tune in to Cinema One Channel! Here are 10 films to catch for the month of May:

    Princess DayaReese

    Starring Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Snooky Serna
    May 1

    A con artist who dreams of living like royalty discovers she is a dead-ringer for a runaway princess. The road to happily ever after becomes bumpy when a young reporter in search of truth begins to fall in love with the fake princess.

    My Illegal Wife

    Starring Zanjoe Marudo, Pokwang , Ellen Adarna
    May 6

    A man wakes up with amnesia and is tricked by the woman he first sees into believing that he’s married to her.

    Be With You (Dubbed)

    Starring Son Ye-Jin, So Ji-Sub
    May 8

    Before dying, Soo-ah promises her husband that she will return to him and their son in one year on a rainy day. She miraculously keeps the promise but reappears before her family with no memory.

    Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes

    Starring Judy Ann Santos and Angelica Panganiban
    May 10
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    Cindy Reyes and Lianne Reyes are a pair of devoted wives who discover their husbands are in a secret, gay relationship.

    Yours Truly, Shirley

    Starring Regine Velasquez, Belle Mariano
    May 15

    Shirley’s husband died from a motorcycle accident three years ago and she hasn’t really moved on from his death. The widow discovers a young pop star, who she believes is a reincarnation of her husband.

    Kusina

    Starring Judy Ann Santos
    May 16
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    The story of one woman and her kitchen, where she tries to win the love of the people around her.

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    Hellcome Home

    Starring Dennis Trillo, Beauty Gonzalez, Raymond Bagatsing
    May 22

    Two stories of two different families who live in a house where they were being haunted by different supernatural beings and evil spirits.

    Amorosa: The Revenge

    Starring Angel Aquino, Enrique Gil, Martin del Rosario, Empress Schuck
    May 26

    A family moves into a new home, hoping for a fresh start. But the house turns out to be haunted by a vengeful ghost, and the family must fend off this spirit to ensure their safety.

    Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y Akin!

    Starring Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, Karla Estrada
    May 29 

    Three women meet and their souls switched bodies, leaving them with no choice but to live each others’ lives while figuring out how to reverse the unfortunate event.

    American Adobo

    Starring Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Sandy Andolong, Gloria Romero
    May 30

    Five Filipino immigrant friends in the U.S., each having their own set of problems, still manage to get together and catch up while enjoying home-cooked adobo.

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    [Note: Channel schedules and movie lineup are subject to change without prior notice]

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of April 25 to May 1, 2022

    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 April 25 to May 1, 2022!

    Netflix

    Komi Can’t Communicate, Season 2 (Series)

    April 27 | Watch it here

    Komi returns to make new friends with the help of Tadano and the gang. At the same time, her relationship with Tadano also continues to develop.

    The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (Film)

    April 27 | Watch it here

    This documentary film focuses on the tragic death of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, detailing the conspiracies and rumors surrounding the mysterious incident.

    Bubble (Film)

    April 28 | Watch it here

    From the director of Attack on Titan comes this anime film that is set in Tokyo where mysterious bubbles broke the laws of gravity. When a young man plummets into a gravity-bending sea, he is saved by a girl with powers, not knowing that their encounter is fated to change the world.


    HBO GO

    Gentleman Jack, Season 2 (Series)

    April 25 | Watch it here

    In Yorkshire, 1834, Anne Lister and Ann Walker set up their home together at Shibden Hall as wife and wife, determined to combine their estates and become a power couple.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by2Yea4aERM

    We Own This City (Series)

    April 26 | Watch it here

    This new series chronicles the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force, and the corruption and moral collapse that came with it.

    Made for Love, Season 2 (Series)

    April 28 | Watch it here

    In order to save her father’s life, Hazel returns to her husband’s high-tech palace the Hub. But once inside, they both become ensnared by Gogol’s newest revolutionary technology.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIuxY6c91cA

    Worth (Film)

    April 30 | Watch it here

    This film follows Ken Feinberg, a powerful insider Washington D.C. lawyer put in charge of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, as he faces different challenges and discovers life’s true worth.


    Apple TV+

    Shining Girls (Series)

    April 29 | Watch it here

    Kirby Mazrachi suffers from a constantly shifting reality after falling victim to a brutal attack years ago. When she discovers that a recent murder is linked to her assault, Kirby joins forces with a reporter to find out the truth about her past.

    Make or Break (Series)

    April 29 | Watch it here

    Follow pro surfers as they travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From April 25 to May 1, 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 April 25 to May 1, 2022.

    April 25, Monday

    Mr. & Mrs. Smith
    (10:30am, HBO)
    John and Jane Smith, a couple in a stagnating marriage, live a deceptively mundane existence. However, each has been hiding a secret from the other: they are assassins working for adversarial agencies. When they are both assigned to kill the same target, Benjamin Danz, the truth comes to the surface. Finally free from their cover stories, they discover that they have been assigned to kill each other, sparking a series of explosive attacks.

    Must Be Love
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A young woman develops romantic feelings for her best friend, but problems arise when another gal enters the picture.

    Final Destination 2
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Kimberly has a premonition of a horrible highway accident killing multiple people — including her and her friends. She blocks the cars behind her on the ramp from joining traffic — and as a police trooper arrives, the accident actually happens. Now, Death is stalking this group of mistaken survivors — and one by one they are dying as they were supposed to on the highway.

    Final Destination 3
    (11:30pm, Cinemax)
    Six years after a group of high-school students first cheated death, another teen has a premonition that she and her friends will be involved in a horrifying roller-coaster accident. When the vision proves true, the student and her fellow survivors must deal with the repercussions of cheating the Grim Reaper.

    April 26, Tuesday

    Through Night and Day
    (3pm, PBO)
    An engaged couple whose relationship is tested while on a prenup trip to Iceland.

    The Lovely Bones
    (3pm, Cinemax)
    After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family — and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

    24/7 In Love
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Jane wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez’s concert. She interviews several people and hears their love stories to figure out what she would do if the world were about to end.

    Suicide Squad
    (11pm, HBO)
    Figuring they’re all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other despicable inmates must learn to work together. Dubbed Task Force X, the criminals unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker launches an evil agenda of his own.

    April 27, Wednesday

    Sisterakas
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Bernardo hires his half-sister Bernadette as an assistant and she has no idea who he really is. Bernardo plans to make her life hell until a rival tries to lure Bernadette away and he has to fight to keep her.

    April 28, Thursday

    Crazy Beautiful You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Troubled 19-year-old Jackie is sent on a medical mission in hopes of calming her wild-child antics, and finds herself falling for handsome politician’s son Kiko.

    Meet Me in St. Gallen
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician meet and become instant friends, but decide to end and leave everything as is, just like complete strangers.

    Fight Club
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    A depressed man suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla, a fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler’s attention.

    Baby Driver
    (10:40pm, HBO)
    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.

    April 29, Friday

    Elizabethtown
    (3:35pm, HBO)
    Aspiring young shoe designer Drew Baylor gets fired from his high-profile job after the failure of his latest project. To make matters worse, his girlfriend, Ellen, leaves him, and he becomes suicidal. Drew’s morbid plans are interrupted by the news of his father’s death, and he is called back to his Kentucky hometown. On his flight home, he meets the lovely Claire, a sunny flight attendant who tries to help him embrace life once again.

    The Hows of Us
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

    April 30, Saturday

    Charlie’s Angels
    (12:45pm, Cinemax)
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto — a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it’s up to the Angels — Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena — to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

    Never Not Love You
    (5pm, PBO)
    Two young lovers meet and fall in love. Together they build a life until career opportunities bring them out of the country. Out of the comforts of home and with individual careers going different directions. Will their love survive?

    Clarita
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A young woman is held against her will when police suspect she has been possessed by a demon.

    The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift
    (7:20pm, HBO)
    Sean Boswell always feels like an outsider, but he defines himself through his victories as a street racer. His hobby makes him unpopular with the authorities, so he goes to live with his father in Japan. Once there and even more alienated, he learns about an exciting, but dangerous, new style of the sport. The stakes are high when Sean takes on the local champion and falls for the man’s girlfriend.

    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.

    May 1, Sunday