Category: TV

  • 10 Crime Dramas That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

    Guns. Murders. Power. When the stakes are high, the dangers rise, and for us watching these things unfold from the screen, we can’t help but somehow enjoy the thrilling ride. If you’re a fan of TV shows that mainly focus on the rise and fall of criminals, mobsters, and other wrongdoers, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some thrilling crime dramas that are worth checking out the next time you’re picking a title to binge-watch!

    On The Job

    Erik Matti’s On The Job film and its sequel, On The Job: The Missing Eight, has been turned into a series on HBO GO. The first part of the series tells the story of prisoners Mario and Daniel, who are secretly being freed by corrupt authorities to serve as untraceable guns-for-hire. The second part follows the corrupt reporter Sisoy as he searches for the truth behind the disappearance of his best friend and colleagues in the newspaper business.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    Peaky Blinders

    Here’s a period crime drama starring Cillian Murphy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Hardy. Set in Birmingham, England just several months after the first World War, Peaky Blinders is about the Peaky Blinders gang and their cunning boss Tommy Shelby. The story begins when the gang gets in conflict with Major Chester Campbell, a detective chief inspector sent by Winston Churchill to eradicate the likes of them.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Narcos

    Narcos gives viewers a closer look at the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, who gained billions through the production and distribution of cocaine in Colombia. The story is told from the point of view of American DEA agent Steve Murphy, and depicts how Escobar started by moving illegal goods into Colombia, got involved in the cocaine trade, and became a drug kingpin that would be etched in history.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Dexter

    Dexter Morgan is a blood pattern analyst from the Miami Metro Police Department who lives a double life as a serial killer. While being a murderer, Dexter follows a certain “code” in picking his victims. Being a part of the investigations at the homicide division, Dexter tracks down the murderers who have escaped the justice system and kills them to satisfy his own thirst for blood.

    Hannibal

    Here’s another serial killer on TV that’s worth checking out. Hannibal is based on the titular cannibal from Thomas Harris’ novels made even more popular by their film adaptations, particularly The Silence of the Lambs. The story begins with the FBI profiler Will Graham who is put under the supervision of the forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Unbeknownst to the people around him, Lecter is really a cannibalistic murderer who uses his influence on the FBI to cover his tracks.

    Mindhunter

    Set in the 70s, this crime thriller focuses on two FBI agents’ quest to discover more about the minds of serial killers. Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench team up with psychologist Wendy Carr to launch a research project where they interview the most notorious killers in prison in the hopes of solving ongoing cases. Some of the killers portrayed in the series are Edmund Kemper, Montie Rissell, and Jerry Brudos.

    Watch it on Netflix

    Extracurricular

    This Korean drama tells the story of Oh Ji-soo who is a model high school student. To financially support his studies, Ji-soo makes a mistake and finds himself strewn in the criminal underworld. Soon, things become more complicated when he is forced to let a classmate from a wealthy family join him, while another classmate in the same business gets caught by the authorities.

    Watch it on Netflix

    The Wire

    Created by former police officer David Simon, The Wire centers on the narcotics scene in Baltimore, as seen through the eyes of the law enforcers, the drug dealers, as well as the users. The series begins with the introduction of two major forces in the city, the Baltimore Police Department and a drug dealing organization run by the Barksdale family. Caught between them is Detective Jimmy McNulty, who investigates the puzzling acquittal of D’Angelo Barksdale who was charged with murder.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    The Sopranos

    The Sopranos ran from 1999 to 2007, and up to this day, it is regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time. It tells the story of Tony Soprano who runs a mob in New Jersey. After collapsing due to a panic attack, he attends therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The series then details the mobster’s struggles from handling his criminal organization, his family at home, and the enemies surrounding him and his mob.

    Watch it on HBO GO

    Breaking Bad

    Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher whose life is turned upside down when he discovers that he has lung cancer. Desperate to provide for his family even when he’s gone, Walter enters the methamphetamine drug trade with his former student Jesse. As they descend deeper into the criminal underworld, the dangers demand more and more ruthlessness from Walter.

    Watch it on Netflix

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  • Shows and Movies Coming To HBO GO This March 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 March on the streaming platform.

    Jolt

    Premieres March 5 on HBO Go

    Directed by Tanya Wexler, Jolt follows a bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal. It stars Kate Beckinsale, Jai Courtney, and Stanley Tucci.

    In The Earth

    Premieres March 12 on HBO Go

    Written and directed Ben Wheatly, In The Earth centers on a scientist and park scout who venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run as the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus.

    F9: The Fast Saga

    Premieres on March 18 on HBO Go

    Directed by Justin Lin, it is the sequel to 2017 The Fate of the Furious. Dom Torreto is living a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger is lurking over their peaceful horizon. This time, the threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. It stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and more.

  • Netflix to Hold a Song Kang Fan Meet This March

    If you loved Song Kang in Love Alarm, Nevertheless, and his latest K-drama Forecasting Love and Weather, then you shouldn’t miss the upcoming Song Kang Live Fan Meet hosted by Netflix!

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    Happening this March 4 at 7 PM, the fan meeting will be broadcast live through the Korean Content Youtube Channel THE SWOON. Expect the Korean star’s greetings to his fans worldwide, as well as a Q&A session, a fun quiz, and many more engaging activities! And the best part is, any fan can attend for free, with no tickets needed!

    The one-hour virtual fan meeting will be streamed in English, and will provide an exceptional fan experience to interact with your beloved K-star! It will also be available in Trad. Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai,  Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), and Vietnamese, after the live event.

    For the latest updates, follow Netflix on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And don’t miss out on the latest episodes of Song Kang’s new romcom drama with Park Min-young, Forecasting Love and Weather, now streaming on Netflix.

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  • 8 Movies Coming to PBO Channel This March 2022

    After a hectic new year and a busy love month, March 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:

    Talk Back and You’re Dead

    Starring James Reid, Nadine Lustre, and Joseph Marco
    March 4, 5:15 PM | March 12, 7 PM | March 22, 11 AM

    Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah dela Cruz

    Starring Sarah Lahbati, Shy Carlos, and Julian Trono
    March 5, 5 PM | March 15, 9:15 AM | March 25, 3:15 PM | March 31, 11:30 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwZlUbiDx0

    Call Her Ganda

    March 5, 9:30 PM | March 9, 3:15 PM | March 11, 9:30 AM | March 14, 5 AM | March 20, 11:30 PM

    Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

    Starring E.R. Ejercito, Carla Abellana, and Baron Geisler
    March 10, 8:45 AM | March 20, 7:15 PM | March 23, 11:15 PM

    Biyernes Santo

    Starring Ella Cruz, Gardo Versoza, and Mark Anthony Fernandez
    March 12, 9:30 PM | March 13, 11:15 AM | March 15, 3 PM | March 17, 9:15 AM | March 21, 1 PM | March 26, 11:30 PM | March 30, 9:30 PM

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

    Nuuk

    Starring Aga Muhlach and Alice Dixson
    March 13, 1:15 PM

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

    Waves

    Starring Baron Geisler, Ilona Struzik, and Pilar Pilapil
    March 14, 9:30 PM

    Hindi Tayo Pwede

    Starring Lovi Poe, Tony Labrusca, and Marco Gumabao
    March 19, 9:30 PM | March 20, 11 AM | March 23, 3:30 PM | March 25, 7:30 PM | March 29, 1 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–aQSO_NjYw

    For more Movies on PBO Channel this March 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 March 2022

    Cinema One is serving a variety of must-watch films for the month of March! Asian movies, blockbuster hits, romantic comedies, and more are in store for you when you tune in to Cinema One Channel. Here are ten films to check out this March 2022 if you’re planning a movie marathon at home:

    Everything About Her

    Starring Angel Locsin, Xian Lim, Vilma Santos
    March 1

    A caregiver struggles with her new client, a powerful businesswoman prone to treating the people around her badly.

    Mood of the Day (Dubbed)

    Starring Moon Chae-Won, Yoo Yeon-Seok
    March 6

    A train ride brings two unlikely people together. 

    Catch Me… I’m In Love 

    Starring Sarah Geronimo, Gerald Anderson, Christopher De Leon
    March 6

    A young girl with high ideals about romance is assigned to accompany the spoiled son of the president as he goes on an immersion trip. Coming from different worlds, the two find much to fight about. But an attraction soon grows between them.

    The Super Parental Guardians

    Starring Vice Ganda, Coco Martin
    March 8

    Arci gains custody of his best friend’s children before she dies and the children’s uncle has no choice but to join in on the craziest adventure of their lives as they play the roles of Momshie and Popshie to the kids.

    Reset

    Starring Yang Mi, Wallace Huo
    March 11

    A single mother who works as an associate reacher helping to complete a technology that can allow people to go back in time. Her son then gets kidnapped by a mysterious man and is forced to hand over her life’s work to save his son.

    Glorious

    Starring Angel Aquino, Tony Labrusca
    March 13

    A woman in her 50s begins a passionate affair with a 22-year-old who sweeps her off her feet, but those around them are quick to judge their love.

    The Healing

    Starring Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu
    March 17

    A community that relies on the powers of a faith healer is torn apart as the healing brings them a terrible curse that threatens to cause everyone great harm.

    Barcelona: A Love Untold

    Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla
    March 21

    A young man still trying to get over a past love meets a young woman in Barcelona trying to run away from her pain.

    Must Be… Love

    Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla
    March 24

    A tomboyish young girl is distraught when her male best friend starts courting another girl. She must consider changing herself in order to win him over.

    Kasal

    Starring Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino, Derek Ramsay
    March 31

    Lia is set to marry Cebu’s most eligible bachelor and mayoral candidate Philip. Conflict begins when Lia’s ex-boyfriend Wado works for them on a project that will potentially help Philip win the elections.

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    For more Cinema One movies this March and for daily schedules of Cinema One, click here.

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

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 21 to 27, 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 February 21 to 27, 2022.

    February 21, Monday

    Jurassic World
    (12:05pm, 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 expert to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.

    Coach Carter
    (2:35pm, 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.

    February 22, Tuesday

    Storks
    (2:50pm, HBO)
    Storks deliver babies — or at least they used to. Now, they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, lands in hot water when the Baby Factory produces an adorable but wholly unauthorized girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race against time to make their first baby drop before the boss finds out.

    No Other Woman
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with a customer’s daughter.

    February 23, Wednesday

    The Mall The Merrier
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Two siblings fight for ownership of their parents’ mall.

    This Time
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

    Oblivion
    (8pm, HBO)
    In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack’s concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman’s arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack’s nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

    February 24, Thursday

    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    (11:50am, 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.

    Babe, I Love You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A wealthy architecture professor falls in love with a working-class woman who works as a promo girl.

    Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
    (7:05pm, HBO)
    Fearless explorer Lara Croft tries to locate Pandora’s box before criminals Jonathan Reiss and Chen Lo use it for evil. According to myth, the box holds deadly organisms that could kill millions of people. With her old partner, Terry, Croft goes on a hunt that takes her from Europe to Asia to Africa, where pal Kosa helps her. Along the way, Croft rappels down cliffs, scuba dives and decimates many male opponents.

    February 25, Friday

    When Love Begins
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Two lovers have strong feelings but are afraid of commitment.

    IT
    (10:45pm, HBO)
    Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare — an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town’s children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

    The Dark Knight
    (11:30am, Cinemax)
    With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

    February 26, Saturday

    Space Jam
    (4:55pm, Cinemax)
    Swackhammer, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird and Charles Barkley — so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan.

    Suicide Squad
    (10pm, 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.

    February 27, Sunday

    Vince & Kat & James
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Love can be complicated, especially when Vince agrees to secretly woo Kath via text on behalf of James, while falling for her, too.

    13 Hours
    (7:35pm, Cinemax)
    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 (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) 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.

    Godzilla vs Kong
    (9pm, 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.

    Camp Sawi
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A group of brokenhearted women goes to a resort that specializes in helping people ease their pain.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 21 to 27, 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 February 21 to 27, 2022!

    Netflix

    Cat Burglar (Interactive Film)

    February 22 | Watch it here

    From the creators of ‘Black Mirror’ comes this interactive quiz inspired by classic cartoons. Your goal is to help Rowdy Cat break into a museum with Peanut the Security Pup close on his heels. The cartoon runs for ten minutes with over an hour and a half of animation to choose from.

    Juvenile Justice (Series)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    In this Korean courtroom drama, a tough judge who hates minor offenders must uphold justice as she tackles complex cases in a juvenile court.

    Vikings: Valhalla (Series)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    In this sequel to Vikings, a new generation of heroes will rise and make their mark in history, including the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson.

    Restless (Film)

    February 25 | Watch it here

    This French film centers on a corrupt cop who tries to cover up an accident but is soon tortured by a mysterious witness who sends him threats.

    HBO GO

    30 Coins (Series)

    Two thousand years after Judas betrayed Christ for 30 coins, one of the coins appears in a remote Spanish town, followed by a series of paranormal occurrences.

    Jungleland

    February 26 | Watch it here

    A bare-knuckle boxer and his manager brother must travel across the country for one last big underground fight called Jungleland, but their bond is threatened by an unexpected travel companion.

    VIU

    Kill Heel (Series)

    February 24 | Watch it here

    This new K-drama depicts a fierce competition in the home shopping world, with three female hosts of diverse personalities trying to survive and come out on top.

    Upstream

    Tao Po (Film)

    February 24 | Watch it here

    Mae Paner and playwright Maynard Manansala’s Tao Po features four individuals and four monologues that each give a human face to the issue of extrajudicial killings (EJK) in the Philippines.

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  • ‘Stranger Things Season 4’: The Duffer Brothers Tease a Supersized Season, Reveal the Approaching Finale

    Stranger Things 4 is coming! In an open letter to fans, series creators the Duffer Brothers revealed when new episodes will debut on Netflix, and more news about the future of the worldwide hit.

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    It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

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    Since its release in 2016, the global phenomenon Stranger Things has garnered over 65 award wins and 175 award nominations, including those from the Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, SAG, DGA, PGA, WGA, BAFTA, a Peabody Award, AFI Program of the Year, the People’s Choice Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and many others. The three-time Emmy Award Nominee for Best Drama is one of Netflix’s most-watched titles, with Season 3 amassing 582 Million view hours ranking as the 2nd Most Popular English-language series in the Netflix Top 10, and Season 2 accounting for 427 Million view hours ranking at #10.  Stranger Things was created by The Duffer Brothers and is produced by Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment. The Duffer Brothers serve as executive producers on the series, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment, and Iain Paterson.

    In celebration of the return date, we’re also excited to unveil the official Season 4 key art (pictured above) and four exciting new location posters (click here to download) to represent the four locations featured in this upcoming season.

    Stranger Things 4 Volume 1 premieres May 27 and Volume 2 premieres July 1.

  • Paranormal Thriller ’30 Coins’ & Emotional Drama ‘Kamikaze’ to Stream on HBO GO

    Horror can take different forms. Witness bone-chilling fear of the supernatural in 30 Coins and feel great grief for the loss of loved ones in Kamikaze, two brand-new European Original Series spanning eight episodes each. Filipinos can stream all episodes of 30 Coins on Thursday, February 24 and Kamikaze on Thursday, March 3, only on HBO GO.

    HBO GO 30 Coins Megan Montaner and Miguel Angel Silvestre

    30 Coins, an HBO Original horror series directed and co-written by acclaimed Spanish horror master Álex de la Iglesia (The Day of the Beast, The Last Circus), takes viewers into a world of inexplicable terrors. Shot in Rome, Paris, New York, Jerusalem, Geneva, and across Spain, this series follows Father Vergara (Eduard Fernández – El Niño, Everybody Knows), an exorcist who becomes the local priest at Pedraza, a remote Spanish town to escape his past.

    However, a child born under unnatural conditions makes it clear that Vergara’s omnipotent enemies have found him, and theywould not leave him – or the townspeople – alone. The price to be free of these evil forces is a coin in Vergara’s possession, one of 30 at the heart of a global conspiracy. Vergara is joined by the village veterinarian Elena (Megan Montaner – Sin identidad, La caza: Monteperdido)and Mayor Paco (Miguel Ángel Silvestre – Ferdinand, Sense8) to unearth the secrets of Vergara’s past and get to the bottom of the horrors plaguing their community.

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    Supporting characters include Paco’s wife Merche (Macarena Gómez – Dagon, Nieves) who has no patience for Elena and Vergara’s distractions; Santoro (Manolo Solo – Pan’s Labyrinth, Marshland) as the nefarious high priest spearheading the search for the final coin; Santoro’s henchman Ángel (Cosimo Fusco – Angels & Demons, Gone in 60 Seconds); and Laguna (Pepón Nieto – Periodistas, Witching and Bitching), leader of the local civil guard.

    A new eight-episode second season of 30 Coins will return to HBO in 2023.

    In the new Max Original Danish series Kamikaze, fierce and charming 18-year-old Julie (Marie Reuther – Fantomforhold) enjoys a loving family, great friends and a life of privilege. However, after losing her parents and brother in a plane crash, she finds herself alone, surrounded by the things that most people only dream of – youth, beauty and wealth. Yet, material possessions hold no value to Julie anymore and she is forced to search for a reason to go on. She embarks on a wild and turbulent trip from her native Denmark to the far corners of the world.

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    Tackling themes of immense grief, fear, and feeling of powerlessness that come with losing family members at a young age and ultimately finding hope amidst the darkness, the melancholic series features a strong Scandinavian cast. They include her mother Astrid (Charlotte Munck – A War); father Thomas (Johan Rheborg – Sunny Side); and Julie’s psychologist Psyko-Bo (Anders Matthesen, Terkel in Trouble, Checkered Ninja).

    Based on the novel “Muleum” by Norwegian author Erlend Loe, Kamikaze made its World Premiere at Series Mania festival in Lille, France, where Marie Reuther won the prize for Best Actress in the International Competition.

    HBO GO Kamikaze

    Stream or download 30 Coins and Kamikaze only 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.

  • ‘Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty’ Heads to HBO and HBO GO This March

    Filipino basketball fans can look forward to Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, a new ten-episode HBO Original sports drama series from award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay (The Big Short, Vice), as it premieres same time as the U.S. on Monday, March 7 at 10am on HBO and HBO GOwith a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. The following episodes will debut at 9am on subsequent Mondays.

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    Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fast-break series about the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties – a team that defined an era, both on and off the court. The ensemble cast includes: John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Gaby Hoffmann as Claire Rothman, Tracy Letts as Jack McKinney, Jason Segel as Paul Westhead, Julianne Nicholson as Cranny McKinney, Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss, DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon, Solomon Hughes as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tamera Tomakili as Earleatha “Cookie” Kelly, Brett Cullen as Bill Sharman, Stephen Adly Guirgis as Frank Mariani, Spencer Garrett as Chick Hearn, Sarah Ramos as Cheryl Pistono, Molly Gordon as Linda Zafrani, Joey Brooks as Lon Rosen, Delante Desouza as Michael Cooper, Jimel Atkins as Jamaal Wilkes, Austin Aaron as Mark Landsberger, Jon Young as Brad Holland, with Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr. and Sally Field as Jessie Buss.

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    Adam McKay serves as Executive Producer and is also directing the pilot, and joining him from Hyperobject Industries is Executive Producer Kevin Messick. Max Borenstein serves as Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Co-Creator. Jim Hecht is Executive Producer, Writer, and Co-Creator. Rodney Barnes serves as Executive Producer and Writer. Jason Shuman and Scott Stephens also serve as Executive Producers.

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    Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is based on the book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s” written by Jeff Pearlman.

    Filipinos can stream or download Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty from Monday, March 7 exclusively 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.