Category: TV

  • ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’: Jodi Lures Ketchup Into Her Trap to Uncover Zanjoe’s Secrets

    Jill (Jodi Sta. Maria) successfully seduced Charlie (Ketchup Eusebio) into her trap as he revealed her husband David’s (Zanjoe Marudo) scheming financial transactions in the Kapamilya teleserye The Broken Marriage Vow, which airs weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

    Charlie and Jill Ketchup Eusebio and Jodi Sta

    David has a lot more dirty secrets than Jill had imagined after she discovered that he used all of their savings, including the college fund of their son Gio (Zaijian Jaranilla), for his personal investments. Jill is also in disbelief after learning that David forged her signature in all of their important documents.

    Because of this, Jill might have to put her annulment plans on hold until she is able to recover all of her finances. However, a major setback could further derail Jill’s plans as David’s multi-million project with the Luceros is in jeopardy of being discontinued. 

    David and Jill Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria

    David, meanwhile, is unaware of Jill’s motives as his problems suddenly begin to pile up. Lexy (Sue Ramirez), David’s mistress, has changed her mind about her baby and plans on leaving the country to get an abortion without informing David. 

    Growing impatient over David’s flip-flopping of promises, Lexy has given him an ultimatum to leave Jill or else she will end their relationship and get an abortion. 

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    Aside from iWantTFC and Viu, “The Broken Marriage Vow” can also be seen on weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” on TV5 and A2Z. The series is also available to viewers out of the Philippines on iWantTFC and The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

    For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • It’s All About Love On WeTV This February with Sweet Pinoy Titles & C-Dramas

    Love is in the air this February! How about planning a date night with the S.O. – wine, chocolates, his and hers pajamas, and binge-watching a sweet romantic series on WeTV! All the ingredients for an evening loaded with all those feel-good loving vibes this Valentine month.

    Check out these heart-happy C-dramas, Pinoy movies, and WeTV Originals are sure to fit the bill –

    WeTV PR Please Dont Spoil Me

    Imagine living in that perfect fantasy world straight out someone’s novel? In the new C-Drama Please Don’t Spoil Me, Yan Yiyi (Zhang Miaoyi) gets stuck as a character in her own online novel. To return to her own world, she must complete a 100-day mission and conquer the cold palace. As she works on her quest, she finds herself in the crossfire with the emperor, Qin Yu (Jin Xianzheng).  When sparks begin to fly, Yan Yiyi is unsure what her next move will be. Stream two new episodes every day at 7PM for free, or access all episodes on VIP.

    Watch the trailer.

    Stream Please Don’t Spoil Me on WeTV.

    WeTV PR Manga Man

    Stories inspired by a fantasy world continue in the super nakakakilig C-Drama series Manga Man Falling From The Sky. Any author knows, any written work comes with many revisions. Comic book creator Mao Douzi is faced with the consequences of the changes when her lead villain, Su Wang, enters the real world demanding a proper ending. As they spend more time together, feelings come into play. Could drama be waiting in the wings when yet another character decides to make an appearance? Stream all episodes on VIP.

    Watch the trailer.

    Stream Manga Man Falling from the sky on WeTV.

    WeTV PR Foolish Love

    The Filipino drama Foolish Love zeroes in on the adventures and misadventures of a group of friends and young love. Joel Lamangan directs the good-looking cast led by Angeline Quinto, Jake Cuenca, Tommy Esguerra, Ejay Falcon, and Jerold Napoles. The 2017 film features unique stories on finding the one. From a single mother struggling to raise her kids, to a young woman faced with indecent proposals, but picks the decent guy. Then there is the girl who dreams of a lost childhood love but finds happiness in the most unexpected of places.

    Watch the trailer.

    Stream Foolish Love on WeTV.

    WeTV PR Elise

    Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez shine in Elise, a heartwarming story about how perfect love comes at the perfect time. Bert and Elise first cross paths in school as tweens. When Elise moves away, they move on with their lives and finish school. When she returns to their small town years later, they find themselves finding forever love.

    Watch the trailer.

    Stream Elise on WeTV.

    WeTV PR Finding You

    Meet Nel. He does not forget anything. Not a single thing. Which is great when it comes to his job as a journalist. One day, a photo pops up on social about a girl who broke his heart, and he couldn’t remember who she was. In  Finding You, Nel sets off on an extraordinary journey of reliving past loves in search of a mystery girl, and hopefully the one who will be his last love. This charming film stars Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza and Barbie Imperial.

    Watch the trailer.

    Stream Finding You on WeTV.

    WeTV has also become a bit of an expert in the romantic comedy department, with three super sweet original shows you can’t miss.  B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody and Brandy, starring Ian Veneracion and Iza Calzado, in which love blooms between two warring innkeepers. In Boyfriend No. 13, Kim (Sue Ramirez) relies on her lucky charms and tarot cards as she chooses between Don (JC De Vera) and Bob (JC Santos) as her one true love. Lastly, the GL love story Betcin follows Kylie Padilla and Andrea Torres as they play a social media superstar couple who are on the rocks. They join an online contest in the hopes of winning a large cash prize. Stream these series for free on WeTV.

    Stream B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody and Brandy

    Stream Boyfriend No. 13

    Stream Betcin

    To help ensure that true love prospers, spend Valentine weekend at Lucky Chinatown strolling under the WeTV Lanterns Of Fortune. Write down that special someone’s name on red paper and tie it up under the love lantern, sending a wish for long-lasting happiness! Snap a selfie and post it, tagging WeTV Philippines, and using the hashtags #WeTVLanternsofFortune #RoartoNewHeightsofSuccess and #LuckyChinatown. The most creative ones may just win some cool prizes. The promo runs from February 12 to 18.

    Stay tuned to the WeTV Philippines social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive updates on other WeTV Originals, the biggest P-pop concerts, and premium Asian content.

    To stream the WeTV Originals and the very best in Asian Premium Content, Filipino shows and anime, just download the WeTV and iflix app from the App store and Google Play and start  watching! A monthly subscription rings in at only P129, quarterly at P349, and an annual subscription is only P1250 for recurring subscriptions. A purchase of a one-month pass is at P199.

  • 8 Cute Romantic Anime Series to Fall in Love with Right Now

    Looking for more romantic titles to watch right now? If you feel like you’ve watched all the highly-recommended romantic films out there, or if you’re still waiting for the next episode of that K-drama you’re so into right now, then why don’t you take a dip into romantic anime shows in the meantime? On this list, we’ve rounded up some interesting anime series that will make you laugh, cry, and of course, feel that heart flutter with their sometimes cheesy but oftentimes kilig moments! Check them out below:

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War

    Love is War follows the complicated relationship of high school geniuses Shirogane and Kaguya, who are also the president and vice president of their school’s student council. While they have feelings for each other, the two treat their situation as a war where the first person who confesses their love for the other will be the loser. With Kaguya and Shirogane’s overthinking of schemes, this romantic comedy gives the viewers a cute and funny series to binge on.

    Your Lie in April

    While this anime series is seemingly a harmless romance, viewers would better watch out for some *emotional damage* from its heavy drama. Your Lie in April tells the story of the piano prodigy Kōsei whose trauma rendered him unable to hear the sound of his piano. He then meets the bubbly violinist Kaori who brings back the color to his life. Soon, he finds himself falling in love with her.

    Fruits Basket

    This anime series follows the story of the orphan girl Tohru and the thirteen members of the Sohma clan. Not long after stumbling upon its three members, Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure, Tohru discovers that the clan’s members turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac when they experience strong feelings. Through Tohru’s caring and loving nature, she helps the members of the Sohma clan overcome their struggles.

    Kimi No Todoke

    This anime series centers on Sawako, who is shunned by her classmates due to her appearance that resembles Sadako of The Ring. Longing for friendship, Sawako gets drawn to Kazehaya, the friendliest and most popular boy in school. Through him, Sawako gets to befriend more people, and she soon finds her life being changed. Little does she know, she also got to impact the life of Kazehaya.

    HoriMiya

    Hori is a bright and popular girl in school while Miyamura is a gloomy and nerdy guy. One day, the two discover each other’s secret identities– Hori being a homebody who must take care of her younger brother and Miyamura being adorned with piercings and tattoos when outside the school. As the pair agrees to hide each other’s true personalities, they find themselves spending more time together, getting to know more about each other, and becoming closer.

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    Toradora

    Toradora follows the love-hate relationship of students Ryuuji and Taiga. Despite his gentle personality, Ryuuji is often thought of as a delinquent because of his fierce-looking eyes. Meanwhile, the small, doll-like Taiga is actually a feisty girl. Upon discovering that they’re in love with each other’s best friends, the two decide to support each other’s quest for love. But can something else blossom from this partnership?

    Special A

    Hikari is a girl who exhibited impressive intelligence and talents ever since she was young, and so she believed that no one could beat her. That is until she met Kei, who seems to beat her on anything she does. Decided to make Kei her number one rival, Hikari enrolls in the same prestigious school as him and becomes part of Special A, which is a group of the best students in the academy. As Hikari continues to pursue a rivalry, she doesn’t know that Kei actually harbors hidden feelings for her.

    Special A
    Photo: Amazon website

    Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge

    This series has been around since 2006 and serves as a hilarious alternative to the F4 shows out there. It tells the story of Sunako who, after being insulted by her crush, decided to live as an outcast who hates beauty and loves morbid things. Her life gets shaken up when her aunt makes a deal with four handsome men– if they can turn her into a prim and proper lady, they can live in her mansion rent-free. Thus started Sunako’s slice-of-life adventures with the four hunks at her home.

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  • WATCH: Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Teaser Features Another Budding Romance

    Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

    Watch the latest teaser for Bridgerton Season 2 below:

    From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her. 

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    Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of  Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels. 

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  • ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’: Interview with Song Kang and Park Min-young

    A melodious pitter-patter of romance dropped on Netflix over the weekend with the premiere of the K-drama Forecasting Love & Weather. Whether you’ve watched and enjoyed the first two episodes already or are still forecasting your feelings if you’re ready to gush over another Korean series, you probably are most curious about the latest loveteam the show has to offer.

    Park Min-young who everyone loved for her energy in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim plays the serious chief forecaster Jin Ha-Kyung of the Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA), while Song Kang of dramas Navillera and Nevertheless plays the funny and innocent special reporter Lee Si-woo. In this rom-com series, the two would fall for each other while carrying the responsibility of giving the most accurate weather forecast possible.

    Watch the show’s trailer below:

    In a recent roundtable interview with the show’s main stars, we got to ask Park Min-young and Song Kang about their characters, experiences going into the show, and of course, their chemistry together. Check out some of the highlights of the interview below.

    What were the challenges you faced in preparation for your roles?

    Park Min-young: It was my first try as a public servant, so we had to dress differently because they had stricter rules in public offices so I would wear a long skirt. And the director and the screenwriter also said that I shouldn’t look too dressed up or pretty, so they would prefer me looking [plainer and like Jane Doe], so I would have to wear suits because I’m a chief forecaster. And also about the language, newbies could stutter but because I’m a chief forecaster, everything should come naturally to me so I’m trying really hard not to stutter and so I really practiced my pronunciation, but sometimes I would have bloopers.

    Forecasting Love and Weather 2
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Song Kang: Usually, when I would talk about the weather, it was okay. But when I’m in a scene where I’m upset or I’m angry, people tend to speak faster when they’re upset but you have to have the speed plus the terminology has to be correct. So those scenes were really difficult for me because I couldn’t go as fast as I would want to with the terminology. But as I got used to it, I could really express my full emotions even when I’m speaking faster, but that is more towards the end of the show so I really have a lot of respect for the professionals.

    Forecasting Love and Weather 3
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    How did you two first meet and how did you build your chemistry?

    Park Min-young: The first time we’ve met is when the creator Kang Eun-kyung, the director, and us met for the first time. At the time, Song Kang was still in his last work’s character so he had this black halo behind him so I was like ‘uh-oh, what’s going to happen?’ But on the second and third reading of the script, he came as himself, and I knew that the chemistry between us is going to just naturally come to us. And after that, he delved directly into Si-woo, and after he became Si-woo, there was no problem at all. I think Si-woo is like naive and is a pure soul, which is very different from who Ha-kyung– my character– is, so I think this actually gives a lot of chemistry because they’re so different so they actually go together.

    Song Kang: This was my first try at a romantic comedy, so I put a lot of thought into it. Really, Min-young solved a lot of my problems for me and as she said, the two characters are really different, and I think, I really like the fact that the two different characters came together and helped each other grow personally.

    Forecasting Love and Weather 1
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Working on drama after drama, what do you do to rest and reset before going into another project?

    Song Kang: First of all, I like to work out and I also like reading novels. I also build legos and there are miniature houses that I like to build. So I basically do anything that I can at home. I watch dramas, I watch a lot of films. Because when I start working, I spend very little time at home, so I try to do everything that I can at home.

    What do you find most interesting about meteorology during filming?

    Park Min-young: I saw this documentary and in the documentary, this professional from the Korea Meteorological Administration [spoke] and he has this pure face like Si-woo and he said “If we didn’t forecast rain, but there is rainfall then that is our teardrops.” So when I listened to him, I really felt him and I thought the subject was very appealing to me so I wanted to immerse myself into these people who are really crazily in love with weather.

    Forecasting Love and Weather Park Min young
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    If you were to choose one season for the entire year, what would it be?

    Park Min-young: I would choose spring because I was born in spring and I like the feeling of freshness that spring gives us. It’s like the feeling of starting something new, and there are also cherry blossoms in Korea that bloom in the spring. And my nickname is Spring Park because my personal color is spring so I would choose spring.

    Song Kang: My favorite season is winter. I am a homebody, I like to stay home. So when it snows, I like to stay at home and watch it snow outside. I also like wearing a short T-shirt, and when I have a T-shirt on and a padded jacket on, I like the cool feeling that I have on my arms, so I would choose winter.

    Forecasting Love and Weather Song Kang
    Photo courtesy of Netflix


    Directed by Cha Young-hun and written by Sun Young, Forecasting Love and Weather also stars Yoon Bak and Yura. You can now stream the first two episodes on Netflix, with the next 14 episodes releasing every Saturday and Sunday.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 14 to 20, 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 14 to 20, 2022.

    February 14, Monday

    Between Maybes
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A man lives as a recluse in Japan until a washed up actress arrives. As he checks up on her, the two lost souls find comfort in each other.

    I Love You, Hater
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A boy tries to help his family survive while a girl hopes to prove herself.

    Crazy, Stupid, Love
    (8:05pm, 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.

    Horrible Bosses
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Nick, Dale and Kurt are workers who would like nothing better than to grind their oppressive employers into the dirt. Quitting their jobs is not an option, so — fueled by alcohol and dubious advice from a criminal — the men devise a complex and seemingly foolproof plan to permanently rid themselves of their terrible bosses. The problem is, any plan is only as clever as the brains behind it.

    Horrible Bosses 2
    (11:40pm, Cinemax)
    Tired of always answering to others, Nick, Dale and Kurt go into business for themselves. After demonstrating the prototype for an invention called the Shower Buddy, the guys attract the attention of Rex Hanson and his father, Bert. Bert invests in the trio’s product, then cancels the order and steals their idea. Now heavily in debt and with no legal recourse, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to kidnap Rex and use the ransom money to pay off their loans.

    February 15, Tuesday

    Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
    (11am, PBO)
    Raffy and Gela find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not so great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time. But as fate would have it, they find themselves meeting and enjoying each other’s company.

    Superman Returns
    (5:15pm, HBO)
    While Lex Luthor plots to destroy him once and for all, the Man of Steel returns after a long absence to a much-changed world. Lois Lane has moved on with her life, and society has learned to survive without him. Superman must find a way to reconnect with her and find his place in a world that may no longer need him.

    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.

    February 16, Wednesday

    Camp Sawi
    (1:30pm, PBO)
    A group of brokenhearted women goes to a resort that specializes in helping people ease their pain.

    Bridget Jones’ Diary
    (3:05pm, HBO)
    At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget decides it’s time to take control of her life — and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she’s writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject – from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between – she’s turning the page on a whole new life.

    Space Jam
    (3:55pm, 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.

    A Moment in Time
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A high-spirited guy working as a waiter and painter meets a shy violinist from a rich family, and love blossoms — until a dark secret is revealed.

    Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
    (5:40pm, HBO)
    The sequel to “Bridget Jones’s Diary” finds Bridget working as a TV host and still dating barrister Mark. But Bridget is jealous of the time Mark spends with a co-worker, and, despite a vacation meant to smooth things over, ends their relationship. On assignment in Thailand, she has a dalliance with her disreputable ex, Daniel, and is temporarily jailed on the false accusation of drug smuggling, before Mark comes to the rescue.

    February 17, Thursday

    Kimmy Dora: Ang Kyemeng Sequel
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    The first installment to the Kimmy Dora series, the film centers on a woman who tries to help her twin.

    Dunkirk
    (9pm, HBO)
    In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.

    Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A successful stockbroker who suffers from insomnia hires a woman to keep him company during his long, sleepless nights.

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    (11:50pm, Cinemax)
    Disgraced financial reporter Mikael Blomkvist finds a chance to redeem his honor after being hired by wealthy Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger to solve the 40-year-old murder of Vanger’s niece, Harriet. Vanger believes that Harriet was killed by a member of his own family. Eventually joining Blomkvist on his dangerous quest for the truth is Lisbeth Salander, an unusual but ingenious investigator whose fragile trust is not easily won.

    February 18, Friday

    Feng Shui 2
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Lester Anonuevo struggles to make ends meet for his family. Having difficulties in earning a decent living, he accepts an offer from a mysterious Chinese woman to recover a specific bagua for a handsome fee.

    The Grudge (2020)
    (11:55pm, Cinemax)
    A detective investigates a murder scene that has a connection to a case that her new partner handled in the past. The killings occurred in a haunted house that passes on a ghostly curse to those who dare enter it. Soon, the curse spreads to a terminally ill woman and her husband, and another unsuspecting couple who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

    February 19, Saturday

    This Time
    (5pm, PBO)
    Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

    Charlie’s Angels
    (6:05pm, HBO)
    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.

    The Hows of Us
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

    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.

    February 20, Sunday

    On Vodka, Beers and Regrets
    (11:30am, PBO)
    Romance blossoms between a former child star and a handsome singer.

    She’s Dating The Gangster
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous; however, she falls in love with him.

    Jumanji: The Next Level
    (5:05pm, HBO)
    When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken — and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there’s more obstacles and more danger to overcome.

    Coach Carter
    (5:25pm, 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.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 14 to 20, 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 14 to 20, 2022!

    Netflix

    AI Love You (Film)

    February 15 | Watch it here

    Starring Mario Maurer and Baifern Pimchanok, this romantic film follows an AI who fell in love with a real woman due to a software glitch. Following his feelings, the AI enters the body of a real man to win her affection.

    One of Us is Lying (Series)

    February 18 | Watch it here

    After five high school students share a time in detention together, their secrets and a mysterious killing would continue to tie them together outside detention.

    Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Film)

    February 18 | Watch it here

    This sequel is set in the modern day where a bunch of influencers who want to revive a ghost town in Texas becomes the target of the infamous killer Leatherface.

    Space Force, Season 2 (Series)

    February 18 | Watch it here

    The workplace comedy series headlined by Steve Carell resumes its operations as they try to prove their worth under the new administration.

    The Cuphead Show! (Series)

    February 18 | Watch it here

    In this series adaptation of a hit video game, viewers can follow the adventures of siblings Cuphead and Mugman as they journey across the surreal Inkwell Isles in search of fun and adventure.



    HBO GO

    Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (Film)

    February 17 | Watch it here

    This documentary details the life of the legend, Sir Alex Ferguson, and how he became one of the greatest football coaches of all time.

    GULLY (Film)

    February 19 | Watch it here

    This film follows the lives of three teens in LA who, in the course of 48 hours, go on a rip-roaring ride of drugs and murder across the city, unhindered by the chains of society.


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    Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw (Film)

    February 14 | Watch it here

    Starring Ken Chan and Rita Daniela, this film features an unexpected romance between a seminarian looking for a sign and an entertainer longing for more time.

    Eiffel (Film)

    February 16 | Watch it here

    Eiffel is asked by the government to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but he only wants to design the subway. Everything changes when he meets a mysterious woman who inspires him to change the Paris skyline forever.

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  • 5 Things To Know About Netflix’s K-Drama ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’

    Did you ever find yourself moving forward after your dreams are taken away from you? That’s what happens in this new Netflix K-Drama, Twenty Five Twenty One, a show to watch out for on the streaming platform that’s premiering on February 12, 2022. The coming of age drama is directed by Jung Jeehyun and stars Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, and more.

    Watch the official trailer of Twenty Five Twenty One:

    Just before its premiere, we attended a virtual press conference where the director and the lead cast talked about the newest coming of age K-Drama on Netflix, how they brought the 90s back to life, and the lead characters’ chemistry.

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    Here are things you need to know about Twenty Five Twenty One:

    The Story

    It is set in 1998 when South Korea was hit by the financial crisis. The story follows five young people whose dreams are taken away and they get together to find ways forward during the most difficult time for many.

    A couple who first met when they were 22 and 18 are now 25 and 21 and begins to love and grow on each other. It shows not only a fresh sensibility of young people but also describes how they overcome hardships and frustrations together.

    The Creators

    Writer Kwon Doe-un collaborates with Director Jung Jeehyun for this coming-of-age story. Director Jung Jeehyun helped produce Search: WWW, The King: Eternal Monarch, and You Are My Spring.

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    The Cast and Characters

    Twenty Five Twenty One is led by Kim Tae-ri who starred in The Handmaiden (2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Nam Joo-hyuk who became popular starring in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016) and Start Up (2020).

    Coming back from a three-year hiatus, Kim Tae-ri plays Na Hee-do who is a high school fencing player with a passion and a dream but her team was disbanded due to the financial crisis. “The reason I chose this show is that it is so much fun. My character is full of energy and a kind of character that I haven’t met before and I was attracted to that aspect of hers,” she shares. This is also Kim Tae-ri’s second time working with Director Jung Jeehyun after Mr. Sunshine.

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    Nam Joo-hyuk plays Back Yi-jin whose family was broken up due to the financial crisis. However, as the oldest son, he takes all the responsibilities for his family and becomes a reporter. When asked how he showed a different side of himself, he says “I didn’t focus on showing anything new when it comes to myself, I focused on how my character could be diverse.”

    Other cast members are Kim Ji-yeon who plays Ko Yu-rim, a member of the national fencing team; Choi Hyun-wook who plays Moon Ji-woong, an influencer and wants to be a member at Cyworld; and Lee Joo-myoung who plays Ji Seong-wan, a top student who is a member of the high school radio team, sharing the student’s daily lives in school.

    Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk’s Characters’ Chemistry

    Did you know it’s not their first time working together? Nam Joo-hyuk shares that he hasn’t seen this kind of chemistry before. He recalls that he and Kim Tae-ri actually worked in two commercials before and that experience made their bond a lot stronger. “We both thought we were meeting each other for the first time but we were wrong,” Nam Joo-hyuk admits to the press.

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    When asked what word to describe their characters’ chemistry, Kim Tae-ri answers with “immature” and “naive.” She adds, “Hee-do and Yi-jin are starting together and they’re inexperienced, so I think those are the attractive points of the two characters.” Meanwhile, Joo-hyuk answers “youth” to describe their characters’ chemistry — “the youthfulness and purity of the two,” he adds.

    The Difference Between Other Coming of Age Dramas

    Writer Kwon Doe-un shares that this show is depicting a time period that is set in the clearest way possible. The story is about the individuals but at the same time, it also deals with the particularly hard time in Korean history from the individual’s life.

    Director Jung Jeehyun also shares they had to focus on styling, hairstyle, and make-up — elements that played into creating this unique story. In terms of setting up props right and other elements, that required a lot of effort but they were able to pull it off.

    Twenty Five Twenty One premieres on Netflix on February 12. Stream here.

    About ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’
    Director: Jung Jeehyun
    Writer: Kwon Doe-un
    Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Ju Myoung
    Produced by: tvN
    Distributed by: Netflix
    Logline:  Amidst the turbulence of the East Asian Financial Crisis in 1998, the 22-year-old meets the 18-year-old. At the time, friendship was passionate; love was overwhelming; and despair, heart-wrenching. At 25 and 21, they fall in love. The story of five young people from 1998 to 2001, who thought they would be together forever.
    Release date: February 12, 2022

  • Everything You Need to Know About the Netflix K-Drama ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’

    Love is in the air as weather forecasters fall for each other in Netflix’s new K-drama Forecasting Love and Weather. The series directed by Cha Young Hun of When the Camellia Blooms and starring Park Min-young and Song Kang is heading to the streaming platform this February 12, 2022, with two episodes to be released per week.

    Watch the trailer of Forecasting Love and Weather below:

    Before the pilot episode of this series drops tomorrow, we had the chance to virtually attend a press conference for the show which included director Cha Young-hun, and the main cast: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura. During the presscon, they talked more about the series, its characters, and how it all came together.

    Synopsis

    This 16-episode rom-com series follows the “cheerful romance drama” of people at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). The story centers on Jin Ha-Kyung who decides not to commit to an office romance ever again after a brutal breakup. But when the new team member Lee Si-woo arrives, she can’t help but fall for him.

    As actress Park Min-young described the series, “It has elements of romance, it has elements of work, growth, and ambition. So it has a diverse array of emotions and elements, and I think this makes the story even more interesting.”

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Forecasting Love and Weather is heading to Netflix on Saturday, February 12, 2022, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Two episodes will be released every week on Saturdays and Sundays with a total of 16 episodes.

    The Cast and Characters

    Forecasting Love and Weather has a star-studded cast K-drama fans would want to watch out for. Park Min-young of What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Her Private Life, and City Hunter plays Jin Ha-Kyung, the youngest chief forecaster in KMA’s Forecasters’ Division 2.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    “I think for the first time, we’re going to get some cold wind from Siberia,” said Min-young, comparing Jin Ha-Kyung with the bubbly characters she played in the past. “She is very cold-headed, she is a stickler to the principles and rules, and she’s not really a very popular character. Work is always first for her, and I think that’s one of the reasons she was dumped by her boyfriend, she’s always about work.”

    Meanwhile, Song Kang of Navillera, Love Alarm, Nevertheless, and Sweet Home, stars as the special reporter Lee Si-woo. Kang described his character as “an innocent and very funny guy, but he is down to business about the weather.”

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Yoon Bak who starred in You Are My Spring and Itaewon Class will play Ha-kyung’s ex-boyfriend Han Ki-joon, who is the KMA spokesperson director. According to actor Bak, the character “cares a lot about what people think of him,” and is “the worst person.”

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Lastly, Yura of Now We Are Breaking Up stars as the daily weather reporter Chae Yoo-jin. “Yoo-jin wants to become successful,” shared Yura. “She is in her 20s, and she has a lot of ambitions, but not everything goes her way so she struggles really hard.”

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Getting the Cast Onboard

    The series has an exciting roster of stars but what attracted them to join the project? The cast members also answered this question during the press conference. For Park Min-young, it was the uniqueness of the story that got her saying yes.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    “I never really knew much about the weather service and I don’t think there’s a series that really delved into this area so I thought that was really crisp-fresh,” said Min-young. But she also shared some of the challenges of doing this series: “If there’s like a medical drama or a legal drama, there are a lot of them so I can learn from the other dramas and series. And I kinda know how they speak and what terminologies they use. But for the weather service, I really had no idea how they spoke and what terminologies there are so it was really difficult to look up the terminologies. So I had to look up documentaries in order to familiarize myself with the service.

    “So it was like a big, difficult homework for me. At first, I didn’t think it was too difficult, but now I think this series was one of the most challenging for me. But because it was challenging, I really enjoyed it, and I’m really proud that I pulled it off,” the actress added.

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Meanwhile, Song Kang highlighted the humor of the story and how he relates to his character when answering why he got on board for the project. “First I thought the premise of the KMA is very interesting, and while I was reading the script, I think it was very humorous. It was very funny in some parts, so that is why it was really attractive for me. And my character Si-woo is really innocent, naive, and kind of dorky so I think that he resembles me to some extent that’s why I chose this series,” he explained.

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    Yura also loved the humor, as well as the heart-fluttering parts of the script. “I auditioned twice for Forecasting Love and Weather,” shared the actress. “When I read the script, I was just like an audience reading the script, right? So I read the [first through fourth episodes] in the script and I found myself bursting out in laughter and sometimes my heart would flutter. And then I went to see the director, director Cha is such a nice person. I was really touched by his good heart so I was sure that I wanted to be in this series.”

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    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Yoon Bak, unlike his co-stars actually wanted to say no to the project because of his character. Here’s why he pushed through with the role:

    “I have to be frank, right? I don’t want to lie,” the actor began. “The three actors said that the script was fun and that applied to me too. Everyone was so nice except for my character, Han Ki-Joon. He’s like the worst person ever so I really didn’t like him, but they offered me this character. So I had a meeting, and I was going to say no, and I went to see the director, but then the director persuaded me that I should take this part, so that’s why I became a part of this series. But you know, filming was fun and exciting and I could find the evil inside of me coming out, so it’s a very meaningful experience for me as well.

    Life and the Weather Side by Side

    Asked how the story of Forecasting Love and Weather took shape, director Cha Young-hun explained that it has been in the head of creator and writer Sun Young for a very long time before it was finally brought to life on TV.

    “I think it took her about two years to do all the research and for about eight months, she practically lived at the KMA,” revealed Young-hun. “She worked overnight with them for two months, to really get a grasp of what’s happening there and when I talked to her, I felt like the weather and life of people, I think there are many similarities and I found that very interesting.”

    “We are not able to know what is going to happen next in our life and that is the same for the weather. Then I put myself in the shoes of the people who have to forecast this unpredictable weather, and I think that was the trigger that interested both the writer and myself to this story. We cannot predict what is going to happen next in our lives, or what’s going to happen in the weather. We sometimes get the wrong gut feeling but we don’t give up. Weather forecasters need to continue to make the weather forecast and people need to continue with their everyday life. And I thought that was very intriguing,” the director added.


    Watch Forecasting Love and Weather when it starts streaming on Netflix this February 12, 2022.

    About ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’
    Directed by: Cha Young Hun
    Writer: Sun Young
    Premiere date: February 12th
    Episodes: 16 episodes (Every Sat & Sun 2 episodes per week)
    Starring: Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura
    Distributed by: Netflix
    Logline: Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited co-worker.
    Release Date: February 12, 2022

  • ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’ is the Most Watched Show on iWantTFC, Most Viewed Asian Drama on VIU

    More and more viewers all over the country are hooked on Jill’s (Jodi Sta. Maria)’s saga in the Kapamilya drama series “The Broken Marriage Vow,” which is currently the most watched show on iWantTFC and the most viewed Asian drama on Viu in the Philippines.

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    Jill’s ongoing investigation into her husband David’s (Zanjoe Marudo) extramarital affair is seen in the series’ new episodes, which are available on both streaming platforms 48 hours before their TV broadcast.  

    Jill is quickly running out of patience after David flatly denied to her face that he has another woman. She also found out from Marina (Susan Africa), David’s mother, that David and Lexy (Sue Ramirez) have been having an affair for two years now, and not three months, as previously told to Jill.

    As Jill continues to act normal around David, she is working out a game plan with Atty. Dante (Franco Laurel), who advised her to look into her husband’s financial records before filing for an annulment. To uncover the truth, Jill will seduce and blackmail Charlie (Ketchup Eusebio), David’s philandering friend who is secretly attracted to her.

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    Jill will also instruct Diane (Jane Oineza) to befriend Lexy and keep her up-to-date about Lexy’s relationship with David.

    Lexy, meanwhile, has decided to keep her baby, clinging to David’s promise that he will be responsible for the child and that he will leave Jill eventually.

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    Aside from iWantTFC and Viu, “The Broken Marriage Vow” can also be seen on weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” on TV5 and A2Z. The series is also available to viewers out of the Philippines on iWantTFC and The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

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