2021 Mar 5th  - The trailer for Navillera, a drama about the unlikely friendship between Deok-chul, a 70-year-old man who takes up ballet, and Chae-rok, a late bloomer 23-year-old ballerino, has been unveiled. Adapted from the highly acclaimed webtoon of the same name, Navillera unites director Han Dong-hwa, called the master of the human drama for his works Squad 38 and Miss Lee, with writer Lee Eun-mi who made a strong impression with Tunnel. Their collaboration has set high expectations.

In the drama, Park In-hwan plays a retired postman, Deok-chul, who seeks to fulfill his lifelong dream of ballet as he nears the end of his life. Song Kang plays a young man, Chae-rok, who has a unique talent for ballet but realizes his talent fairly late compared to his peers. Chae-rok’s life unexpectedly changes as he becomes a ballet mentor to the 70-year-old grandpa.

The trailer shows Park In-hwan (Deok-chul) nearing the end of his life and Song Kang (Chae-rok) who wonders if he’s on the right path with his late career start, as they find their dreams together. In the trailer, Park In-hwan captures the audience’s attention as he throws away cherished mementos in an effort to erase his attachment to ballet. However, seeking a final purge, he heads to the ballet studio where he states, “I’ve never done anything I wanted to do,” signaling a final pursuit with no regrets after recollecting his past.

The trailer gives a glimpse of the confusing reality Song Kang finds himself in. With nothing going his way - not his family, not the people around him, not even ballet - Song Kang sits on the practice room floor alone with his frustration. Tired of his cold reality, he vents, “I don’t know how to live in the future, whether there’s a tomorrow or not,” expressing regret.

In the next shot, we see Park In-hwan remark to Song Kang, “I only have one life. That’s why this moment is precious to me.” He expresses his final pursuit of his lifelong passion, ballet, as he nears the end of his life. The two men - Park In-hwan, who had no choice but to bury his dream, and Song Kang, who stands in front of his dream but without full commitment - come to pursue their challenging passions together.

Watch Navillera when it premieres on March 22 with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday at 10.00pm Philippine Standard Time, two hours after release in Korea, only on Netflix! 

Production Information

Title: Navillera

Director: Han Dong-hwa

Written: Lee Eun-mi

Starring: Park In-hwan, Song Kang, Na Moon-hee, Hong Seung-hee

Produced by: Studio Dragon, The Great Show

Distributed by: Netflix

Release Date: March 22, 2021 with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday at 10PM Philippine Standard Time

DUBAI, UAE, MARCH 3, 2021 - And so, March has begun. To millions around the world, it is the month that sits at the cusp of winter and spring when, as the cliche goes, birds sing, flowers bloom, bees buzz and people fall madly in love. 

So, it's a very good time for leading Filipino film outfit ABS-CBN Star Cinema to make a special delivery of a much-awaited Filipino romantic comedy pairing right to your home or personal gadget via the streaming app iWantTFC. 

Starring award-winning TV and film superstars Coco Martin ("Ang Probinsiyano", "Walang Hanggan", "You're My Boss") and Angelica Panganiban ("Walang Hanggang Paalam", "Banana Sundae", "That Thing Called Tadhana") in their first film together, the rollicking movie delight, "LOVE OR MONEY, becomes available for global viewing on iWantTFC starting March 12, but viewers can avail of the early bird rate now till March 11!* (See details below).

Seal the package with premium label as it is directed by blockbuster hit filmmaker Mae Cruz Alviar ("Crazy Beautiful You", "Bride For Rent", "She's the One", "Maging Sino Ka Man"). 

To date, the film trailer has earned over 5 million views across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in just two weeks.

The story of "LOVE OR MONEY" revolves around ex-lovers, Leon (Coco Martin) and Angel (Angelica), who cross paths in Dubai three years later after they spent one magical night together that ended with a proposal.  But the following day, Angel left Leon without any word.

When they meet again in Dubai where Leon works as a waiter, he finds out that Angel is determined to do anything to realize her dreams and ambitions. As Angel helps Leon figure out his way into the city, Leon sweeps her off her feet again. But will love be enough the second time around?

The Magic of Dubai

In an interview with ABS-CBN, Coco said he has been to Dubai three times. "I always look forward to coming to this city," he said. "It's beautiful. There is always something new.  Something is always being built. The architecture continuously evolves."

The film was shot before the COVID pandemic. Coco shared his observations about Filipinos in Dubai, a destination city in United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife.

"There are so many Filipinos living in Dubai, and they are competitive, professional, proud of their work and happy with their jobs," Coco said. "Maayos sila doon. (Their situation is good over there). I learned a lot from them. But you also feel a sense of sadness as they don't have their families with them." 

Coco added that he completely understood where his character Leon is coming from. "Before, I was one of the many Filipinos who dreamt of working abroad. Our mentality is working abroad is the solution to hardships in our country. The character of Leon was me in my younger years. My character is a waiter and I worked as a waiter before in restaurants and hotels.  I also worked as a janitor.  But in doing the role, I had to study the location as overseas Filipinos in Canada, America, Italy and here in UAE are different because they live in different environments and cultures."

This was echoed by his co-star, Angelica, who said that playing the role of Angel was a challenge. "It's a responsibility," she said in an interview with ABS-CBN. "When you're playing a role that represents your kababayan abroad, you have to be accurate. You have to make sure that they can truly relate to what they're seeing. That when they watch it, they'll say, 'oo, ganyan talaga kami (that's really how we are)'". 

Angelica said that she enjoyed finally working with Coco where she got to know him better as a person.  Coco, on the other hand, said that when you mention "Angelica Panganiban", you know it's going to be a good project.  And that Star Cinema didn't make a mistake with "LOVE OR MONEY".

"Sulit na sulit ito (this is worth your money)," said Coco. When asked if he will choose love or money, "Before money, but today love," Coco said with a big laugh.

Joining Coco and Angelica in "LOVE OR MONEY" are Gelli De Belen, Ketchup Eusebio, Cai Cortez, Matet De Leon, Dante Rivero, Teresa Loyzaga, Norm McLeod, Pinky Amador, Cheska Inigo and Rose Artist Studio's Jeremiah Lisbo.

You can catch "LOVE OR MONEY" on iWantTFC for a special early bird rate of USD3.99/AED14.99/EUR4.49/GBP3.99 until March 11. Register on iWantTFC for free, no need for subscription or commitment.  *For instructions on how to buy tickets to "LOVE OR MONEY", visit this link.

The upcoming fantasy series tells the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world. Following encounters with a powerful, ancient eldwurm as well as the noble Princess Mirana on a secret mission of her own, Davion becomes embroiled in events much larger than he could have ever imagined.

About Valve:

Valve Corporation, founded in 1996, is a global leading game developer headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Its game titles include Half-Life, Portal, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, DOTA 2, and more.

About DOTA 2:

DOTA 2 is one of the leading online games in the world, hosting millions of players daily and holding multiple records for top e-sports tournament prize earnings. Launched in 2011 by Valve, the annual International DOTA 2 Championship has paid over $150 million to its winning teams.

About Studio MIR:

Studio Mir Co., Ltd is a South Korean animation studio specializing in the entire production from start to finish. Founded in 2010, the studio has quickly tapped into the North American market with its strong producing skills of 2D animation sensibility and CGI technology. Among other works, it is best known for The Legend of Korra, Voltron: Legendary Defender, and the recently announced The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, expanding its traditional platform into the global OTT market.

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Based on Leigh Bardugo’s worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone finds us in a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free. 

With the monstrous threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. But as she struggles to hone her power, she finds that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this lavish world is what it seems.

There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive. Shadow and Bone is a Netflix production from 21 Laps Entertainment, starring Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), and Ben Barnes (General Kirigan).

MANILA, March 2, 2021 -- Big action and big monsters are meant to be seen in the BIG SCREEN.   This month, moviegoers will get the full cinematic experience again as Columbia Pictures’ new fantasy action thriller Monster Hunter, opens in Philippine cinemas March 2021!  

Film fans are advised to refer to the websites and social pages of their favorite cinemas for more details regarding the film’s playdate and screening times.

In Monster Hunter, behind our world, there is another: a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When an unexpected sandstorm transports Captain Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together for the ultimate showdown.

Nearly 20 years ago, writer-director Paul W. S. Anderson and star Milla Jovovich teamed up with videogame company Capcom and Constantin Film to produce Resident Evil, based on the bestselling videogame. Six movies and $1.2 billion in box office later, the franchise stands as the most successful videogame adaptation of all time.

Now, the team has reunited for Monster Hunter, based on Capcom’s bestselling video game of all time, “Monster Hunter: World,” and the origins of the project point to Anderson’s time in Japan. “I was actually a fan of the ‘Monster Hunter’ game before a lot of people in America and Europe, because I spent a lot of time in Japan,” Anderson explains. “It became one of my favorite countries to visit. Because of that, I started playing ‘Monster Hunter’ in 2008 – and by 2009 I was pitching Capcom on making a movie of the game.”

Over the next nine years, during his frequent trips to Japan, Anderson would play the game – which became something of a passion project.  Because the gameplay of “Monster Hunter: World” doesn’t rely on a narrative, Anderson had free rein to invent a story. “It felt like an amazing opportunity to build a whole world on the movie screen, and there were countless stories to tell within that world. The more I thought about it, the more stories and characters began to take root.”

Anderson’s screenplay took a decidedly grounded approach to the wild fantasy elements of monster hunting – in storytelling and design, he would give the real-world audience hooks to latch on to. So, in his story, Anderson focused on a real-world team that becomes trapped in the monster world, and the monster world’s locations would be drawn from some of the real world’s strange and unusual but very real locations.

At every turn, though, Anderson and the filmmakers kept hewing close to the original games that inspired them. “The movie pays honor not just to the ‘Monster Hunter: World’ game, but to the entire franchise that I personally have loved for ten years now,” says Anderson. “The game creators have created a richly textured world, and we embraced that.”

When he’d completed the screenplay, Anderson had to do a bit of convincing with Jovovich to play the lead role. “My first thought was, really, from zombies to monsters? You’ve got to be kidding me,” jokes the star of Resident Evil. “He said, ‘Just read it,’ and when I did, I felt like it captured everything I love about making action movies, but I really loved the character of Captain Artemis. She just felt real to me,” concludes Jovovich. “I felt like it would be wonderful to play somebody that disciplined.”

Monster Hunter is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with #MonsterHunterMovie

From New Line Cinema comes the explosive new cinematic adventure “Mortal Kombat,” inspired by the blockbuster video game franchise, which most recently enjoyed the most successful video game launch in its history, Mortal Kombat 11.  The film is helmed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, marking his feature directorial debut, and produced by James Wan (“The Conjuring” universe films, “Aquaman,”), Todd Garner (“Into the Storm”), McQuoid and E. Bennett Walsh (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”).  

In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld's Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down.  Fearing for his family's safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with.  Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark.  Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.  But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his arcana—the immense power from within his soul—in time to save not only his family, but to stop Outworld once and for all?

The diverse international cast reflects the global nature of the brand, with talent spanning the worlds of film, television and martial arts.  The ensemble includes Lewis Tan (“Deadpool 2,” Netflix’s “Wu Assassins”) as Cole Young; Jessica McNamee (“The Meg”) as Sonya Blade; Josh Lawson (“Bombshell”) as Kano; Tadanobu Asano (“Midway”) as Lord Raiden; Mehcad Brooks (TV’s “Supergirl”) as Jackson “Jax” Bridges; Ludi Lin (“Aquaman”) as Liu Kang; with Chin Han (“Skyscraper”) as Shang Tsung; Joe Taslim (“Star Trek Beyond”) as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero; and Hiroyuki Sanada (“Skyscraper”) as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion.  Also featured are Max Huang as Kung Lao; Sisi Stringer as Mileena; Matilda Kimber as Emily Young; and Laura Brent as Allison Young.

McQuoid directed from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham (“Wonder Woman 1984”), from a story by Oren Uziel (“Mortal Kombat: Rebirth”) and Russo, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.  Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Michael Clear, Jeremy Stein and Larry Kasanoff served as executive producers.

New Line Cinema Presents an Atomic Monster/Broken Road Production, “Mortal Kombat.”  The film will be released in Philippine cinemas soon and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Join the conversation online and connect with #MortalKombatMovie

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, February 17, 2020-- Everyday viewing is made more fun and exciting with the new talk and magazine shows that TFC brings to its subscribers worldwide, which ranges from business ideas, down to inspiring stories that will surely brighten up your day.

There are nine new talk shows and magazine programs that you can watch, with new episodes airing every week. These new programs are part of TFC’s enhanced grid, where watching your favorite shows is made more fun and exciting.

Mondays: Real Talk: The Heart of the Matter

Kick-off the week with some women empowerment in “Real Talk: The Heart of the Matter” with hosts Dyan Castillejo and Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, and resident advisor Pastora Monique Ong. Each episode tackles different topics that matter to every woman like family, health, and lifestyle.

Catch it every Monday at 2:30 p.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 5:10 p.m. (HK/SG), 6:10 p.m. (Japan), 4:30 p.m. (Guam), 5:30 p.m. (AEDT), and 7:30 p.m. (NZDT).

Tuesdays: Overseas Filipino Winners

Get some real-life tips on starting a business or moving your career forward from Filipinos all over the world who experienced it first-hand which you will hear with renowned journalist Karen Davila in her FYE talk show “Overseas Filipino Winners.”

Watch its new episode every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 5:10 p.m. (HK/SG), 6:10 p.m. (Japan), 4:30 p.m. (Guam), 5:30 p.m. (AEDT), and 7:30 p.m. (NZDT).

Wednesdays: Lakas Tawa

Life could be challenging at times, but laughter makes it more bearable. Join Alex Calleja as finds the lighter side in handling everyday struggles in FYE’s “Lakas Tawa” that will surely give you a good belly laugh.

Catch it every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 5:10 p.m. (HK/SG), 6:10 p.m. (Japan), 4:30 p.m. (Guam), 5:30 p.m. (AEDT), and 7:30 p.m. (NZDT).

Thursdays: Bawal Ma-Stress Drilon

Giving the viewers a fun and inspiring discussion with different guests is what Ces Drilon delivers in FYE’s “Bawal Ma-stress Drilon.” The program features the guests’ inspiring stories of success plus never-heard-before fun facts about them.

Watch it every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 5:10 p.m. (HK/SG), 6:10 p.m. (Japan), 4:30 p.m. (Guam), 5:30 p.m. (AEDT), and 7:30 p.m. (NZDT).

Fridays: Kumustar Ka with Papa Ahwel

Join Ahwel Paz as he catches up with the guest celebrities in FYE’s “Kumustar Ka with Papa Ahwel.” Be in the loop on what’s new with your favorite stars, from the projects they are working on up to the latest craze they are trying out in their free time.

The catch up happens every Friday at 2:30 p.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 5:10 p.m. (HK/SG), 6:10 p.m. (Japan), 4:30 p.m. (Guam), 5:30 p.m. (AEDT), and 7:30 p.m. (NZDT).

Saturdays: Pop Cinema, Real Talk With Darbs, and Metro Chats

Three’s a charm every Saturday as you enjoy three talk shows that will suit your viewing needs.

There is FYE’s “Pop Cinema” where Bianca Gonzales and MJ Felipe talk about the latest happenings in showbiz, which you may watch at 7:00 a.m. (Pacific), 6:00 a.m. (Saudi/London), 7:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 6:00 a.m. (HK/SG), 7:00 a.m. (Japan), 8:00 a.m. (Guam), 9:00 a.m. (AEDT), and 11:00 a.m. (NZDT).

While Kuya Darbs gives upfront love and life advice in “Real Talk with Darbs,” happening at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific), 10:00 a.m. (Saudi), 11:00 a.m. (Dubai/London), 12nn (Rome), 11:00 a.m. (HK/SG), 1:00 p.m. (Guam), 2:00 p.m. (AEDT), and 4:00 p.m. (NZDT).

Lastly, there’s “Metro Chats” where you get to know more about your favorite celebrities as they have spontaneous discussions about anything under the sun. Catch it at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific), 8:00 a.m. (Saudi/London),9:00 a.m. (Dubai/Rome), 7:00 a.m. (HK/SG), 8:00 a.m. (Japan), 9:00 a.m. (Guam), 10:00 a.m. (AEDT), and 12nn (NZDT).

Sundays: Kumustahan with Father Tito Caluag

On Sundays, reset from the week it has been and reenergize with Fr. Tito Caluag as he shares the reflections on faith and the gospel with different guests every week, which you may watch via TFC IPTV Video-On-Demand.

Aside from these new talk shows and magazine programs, do not miss TFC’s latest program blocks: Early Mornings where you can watch different news programs and the daily mass; Funanghalian where you can watch your favorite variety and magazine shows while having a good meal; while you may catch up on missed episodes of your favorite series in Teleserye Playback; and Primetime Bida where you may watch up-to-date news and the latest episodes of the different series.

For more information on the program schedules, kindly contact your cable provider.

Netflix today announced the upcoming release of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, an all new anime series based on the popular DOTA 2 video-game franchise by Valve. The 8 episode anime series is set to launch globally on March 25.

The upcoming fantasy series tells the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world. Following encounters with a powerful, ancient eldwurm as well as the noble Princess Mirana on a secret mission of her own, Davion becomes embroiled in events much larger than he could have ever imagined.

“Fans will love how we’ve imagined the DOTA 2 universe and woven together an epic, emotional, and adult-oriented story about some of their favorite characters,” said showrunner and executive producer Ashley Edward Miller. “The cinematic animation, acting and music are simply next level and I’m grateful to Valve for supporting our creative ambitions.”

The series is based on the hugely successful global video-game franchise DOTA 2 by Valve. Ashley Edward Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor and Black Sails) serves as series showrunner and executive producer. Renowned Studio MIR (The Legend of Korra and Netflix's Voltron: Legendary Defender) is responsible for animation, with Ryu Ki Hyun serving as Co-Executive Producer. 

Netflix Original Series Love Alarm S2 released first look stills of the romance between the main leads along with the announcement of the series being released on March 12. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, Love Alarm is set in a world where a mobile app alerts you if someone within a 10-meter radius likes you. Starring Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, and Song Kang, there’s no better time than now to watch (or re-watch) the first season as you wait for season 2.

The new stills show Kim Jo-jo (Kim So-hyun) meeting Lee Hye-yeong (Jung Ga-ram) and Hwang Sun-oh (Song Kang) individually. While they have graduated from high school and have become adults, they still have unresolved worries and conflicts. The second season takes place 4 years after the creation of the app which has recently released Love Alarm 2.0. The update comes with a new feature that shows users a list of people who are likely to like them in the future. Kim Jo-jo, who still hides her feelings, will come across a variety of small and large changes in society influenced by the app. Love Alarm S2 is directed by Kim Jin-woo of Good Doctor, Queen of Mystery, and Suits  and Ryu Bora, who is the writer of Snowy Road and Secret, participated as script producer.

You can watch the first season of Love Alarm now and the second season will be released on March 12, only on Netflix.

2021 has already been a rollercoaster of emotions, and something tells us Valentine’s Day could be no different. So whether you’ll be with your significant other, or apart - or if you just want someone to burn for  - here are the films and series to watch (from sweet to steamy to toxic, and everything in between) to satisfy all your Valentine’s Day moods. 

Sweet/True Love:

To All The Boys: Always and Forever - Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

Love Alarm - In a world where an app alerts people if someone in the vicinity likes them, Kim Jojo experiences young love while coping with personal adversities.

Emily in Paris - After landing her dream job in Paris, Chicago marketing exec Emily Cooper embraces her adventurous new life while juggling work, friends and romance.

Start-Up - Set in the cutthroat world of Korea’s high-tech industry, Seo Dal-mi dreams of becoming the next Steve Jobs. On the other hand, former kid math whiz Nam Do-san is the founder of a struggling company. They share a connection from years ago, and their paths cross years later as they seek success. 

The Big Day - Produced by Conde Nast India, this reality series follows the journeys of 12 different, and differentiated, couples, as they take the reins of planning the most unique and lavish wedding of their dreams.

Gameboys: Level-Up Edition -Two live-stream gamers, Cairo and Gavreel are rivals online but get matched in the game of love. They find connection while beating digital and personal obstacles.

Crash Landing On You - A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress into North Korea -- and into the arms of an army officer, who decides he will help her get home.

Gaya Sa Pelikula - Forced by his parents to live independently, 19-year-old Karl takes on jobs online to earn enough money to pay the rent. But when one of his major clients goes MIA, an opportunity presents itself. His neighbor, the mysterious Vlad, gets himself in a sticky situation hiding from his own family and proposes that they become housemates for the rest of the semester break.

Steamy/True Love:

Bridgerton - Daphne Bridgerton enters the marriage market of 1813 London only to find herself entangled in a steamy romance with the smoldering Duke of Hastings. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.

The Kissing Booth - When teenager Elle’s first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay - An antisocial children’s book writer and a selfless psych ward caretaker cross paths and embark on a romantic and extraordinary road to emotional healing.

Your Name Engraved Herein - In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia, and social stigma.

Sex Education - Thanks to his therapist mom, Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice. He meets the rebellious Maeve, who proposes a school sex-therapy clinic.

Elite - When three working-class teens enroll in an exclusive private school, the clash between them and the wealthy students leads to a rollercoaster of steamy romance and murder.

Steamy/Red Flag:

Behind Her Eyes - Louise, a single mother, finds comfort and a new lease of life through an affair with her psychiatrist boss, David. Her life is turned upside down when she  befriends his wife but later finds herself in a web of secrets and lies where nothing is what it seems. Based on the No.1 bestseller of the same name. 

Malcolm & Marie - As a filmmaker and his girlfriend return home from his movie premiere, smoldering tensions and painful revelations push them toward a romantic reckoning.

YOU - A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.

Alter Me - An HR manager seeks the mentorship of a coveted escort to better connect with other people and her own emotions. However, he soon opens her heart to unexpected feelings.

Hayop Ka! - Nimfa Dimaano is a perfume sales kitty at a department store, while her boyfriend, Roger, the macho mongrel is a janitor. Nimfa meets Iñigo, the bourgeoisie business dog and their chemistry ignites.

Lucifer - Bored with his life as the Lord of Hell, the devil relocates to Los Angeles, where he opens a nightclub and forms a connection with a homicide detective.

Money Heist - Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain, as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.

Sweet/Red Flag:

Fate: The Winx Saga - Follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their magical powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence. 

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Magic, mischief, and romance collide as half-human, half-witch Sabrina Spellman navigates her dual world of mortal teen life and her family’s dark legacy.

Riverdale - While navigating the troubled waters of sex, romance, school and family, teen Archie and his gang become entangled in a dark Riverdale mystery.

Cuddle Weather - When a seasoned sex worker sleeps with a rookie call boy, they soon learn that a strictly physical relationship doesn’t completely satisfy them.

Too Hot to Handle - On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there's a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they'll have to give up sex.

P.S. Forgot to get a card? No worries, you can send your sweetheart (or roommate) a special message, inspo below... Bridgerton profile icons are available for members starting today!

With a tough 2020 behind us and an equally tougher year ahead, love is not quite in the air this Valentine’s season. From spikes in breakups to singles unable to freely mingle, cupids have found it harder to matchmake around Manila. Don’t worry, though: Netflix is here to help cure your landi woes. 

First meet the members of the Philippine Association ng mga Kupido (or PAK) in this hilarious video. The Cupid team is made up of some of the country’s top comedians: Comedy Manila’s Red Ollero, James Caraan, GB Labrador, Yuki Horikoshi, Aldo Cuervo, Alexio Tabafunda, Roger Naldo, and TikTok star Pipay Kipay. True to the landi ways of Lara Jean and Peter K in To All The Boys: Always and Forever, PAK is making it easier to find YOUR always and forever.

From February 11 to 14, PAK brings Dangwa closer to you by giving away 1,500 free bouquets! An army of Netflix cupids -- dressed in wings and armed with a love-seeking arrow -- are teaming up with Grab to deliver the flowers straight to their doorsteps (and hearts!). Just as long as your crush lives within Metro Manila and Cebu, you can order a free bouquet at instadangwa.com until supplies last. 

Get inspired to #LandiAlwaysAndForever with To All The Boys: Always and Forever, streaming only on Netflix this February 12!

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, February 5, 2021-- ABS-CBN’s new generation of stars, Tony Labrusca and JC Alcantara, are saying “hello” again to the world as their most-watched Filipino Boys Love series “Hello Stranger” now turns into a movie, which will be seen worldwide via iWantTFC, TFC IPTV Pay-Per-View, and KTX.ph starting February 12.

Just in time for the love month, “Hello Stranger: The Movie,” which is the first BL Movie Valentine offering of ABS-CBN Films and Black Sheep, celebrates the love for family, friends, a stranger, and individuality, with Tony portraying again his role as Xavier and JC as Mico.

In the film, Xavier and Mico join a writing camp, where they get to know each other more. But with their friends and other people around them twist and turn them in different directions, will they be strangers no more or strangers again?

With just days before the screening of “Hello Stranger: The Movie,” get to know more about the characters of Tony, JC, and the new members of the gang in the upcoming “Hello Stranger, Hello World: The Hello Stranger Movie Global Mediacon” happening on February 9, at 11:00 A.M. (Manila time).

Joining the fun discussion with the media and bloggers overseas are JC Alcantara, Tony Labrusca, Vivoree, Jae Miranda, Gillian Vicencio, the film’s director Dwein Baltazar, and the writers Patrick Valencia and Daniel Saniana. This will be live streaming via the Facebook pages of TFC The Filipino Channel, TFC US, TFC Asia, TFC Australia New Zealand & the Pacific, TFC Middle East, TFC Europe, iWantTFC, Black Sheep, MYX Global, ABS-CBN Network, Cinema One, Cinema One Originals, and Rise Artist Studio. 

“Hello Stranger: The Movie” is produced by ABS-CBN Films’ Black Sheep and distributed by Cinexpress. Catch its worldwide via iWantTFC, TFC IPTV Pay-Per-View, and KTX.ph starting February 12 for USD 3.99 (OTHER CURRENCIES HERE).

Don’t miss the Early Bird promo where you can buy the ticket for only USD 2.99 (OTHER CURRENCIES HERE) if you buy now until February 11 (Manila time).

For iWantTFC subscribers, you may purchase tickets now on the iWantTFC app or iwantfc.com and stream it starting February 12. You may stream the movie for 48 hours upon purchase. The purchase period is until March 23.

On the other hand, for TFC IPTV subscribers, you may go to the “Shows and Movies for Rent” category, click on “Cinexpress,” choose the film “Hello Stranger: The Movie,” and click the green button to rent. You may stream the movie for 48 hours upon purchase.

While for those who will watch via KTX.ph, go to ktx.ph, under Cinexpress click “Hello Stranger: The Movie,” and choose a date you prefer to watch the film. You may stream the movie for 48 hours upon purchase.

For more details about the film, visit iwantfc.com, ktx.ph, mytfc.com, or TFC’s official Facebook pages applicable to your area.

Two highly anticipated K-dramas are headed our way — Vincenzo and Sisyphus. From a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer fighting evil using villainous tactics to a time traveling heroine rescuing a genius engineer, there are exciting and unique stories to enjoy. Watch the main trailers and find out more about the upcoming shows here.

Vincenzo

Vincenzo’s anti-hero Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki) is a consigliere to an Italian mafia. After ending up in Korea, he encounters some odd neighbors and gets embroiled in a fight against a formidable opponent. With lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo-been), they punish evil with evil and seek revenge. While there are epic battles to look forward to, there will be some comedic and cute moments to enjoy as well. Watch Vincenzo when it premieres on February 20 at 10PM Philippine Standard Time with new episodes every Saturday and Sunday, only on Netflix!

Sisyphus

Genius engineer Han Tae-sul (Cho Seung-woo) gets saved by heroine Gang Seo-hae (Park Shin-hye) and learns some dangerous truths. He finds out that he invents a time machine in the future, and some mysterious individuals are trying to kill him. Putting her life on the line, Seo-hae promises to save Tae-sul and the world. It’s a race against time as the pair try to prevent the fall of Korea. Watch Sisyphus when it premieres on February 17 at 9:30PM Philippine Standard Time with new episodes every Wednesday and Thursday, only on Netflix!

 Mark your calendars because a story of blockbuster proportions is coming your way through Netflix’s upcoming series, Vincenzo. The powerful new trailer makes it clear that an intense battle is in store as fires blaze and buildings collapse.

Vincenzo tells the tale of Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki) who works as a lawyer to an Italian mafia. He ends up going to Korea and utilizes villainous tactics to take down villains. His anti-hero charisma oozes as he states, “Only evil can punish evil.” 

Hong Yu Chan (Yoo Jae-myung)’s words about wishing a real monster would appear and take down all of the evil men reveal how formidable the villains truly are. His daughter, lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo-been), joins forces with Vincenzo to fight against the nefarious Babel Group. However, something doesn’t feel quite right and it looks like there’s plenty of trouble ahead of them as we see Vincenzo point his gun at someone. 

While there’s no shortage of evil villains in their way, Vincenzo won’t be going down without a fight and there won’t be any negotiations. Stay tuned for a thrilling ride as villains and dark heroes have an epic battle. Watch Vincenzo when it premieres on February 20 at 10PM Philippine Standard Time with new episodes every Saturday and Sunday, only on Netflix!

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Netflix released today the official trailer for EMILY IN PARIS.  The 10 episode romantic comedy series created, written and executive produced by Darren Star (Younger, Sex & The City) starring Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply, To the Bone) is set to debut on October 2, 2020.  

ABOUT EMILY IN PARIS:

Lily Collins stars as Emily, an ambitious twenty-something marketing executive from Chicago, unexpectedly lands her dream job in Paris when her company acquires a French luxury marketing company — and she is tasked with revamping their social media strategy. Emily's new life in Paris is filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges  as she juggles winning over her work colleagues, making friends, and navigating new romances. 

The series co-stars Ashley Park (Mean Girls on Broadway, Tales of the City) along with Philippine Leroy Beaulieu (Call My Agent!), Lucas Bravo (Smart Ass), Samuel Arnold (Antony & Cleopatra), Camille Razat (The 15:17 to Paris) and Bruno Gouery (Doc Martin). Recurring cast includes Kate Walsh (The Umbrella Academy), William Abadie (Resident Evil: Extinction) and Arnaud Viard (Clara et Moi). 

EMILY IN PARIS is produced by Darren Star Productions, Jax Media  and MTV Studios.  In addition to Star, Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns of Jax Media, and Andrew Fleming serve as executive producers with Lily Collins also serving as producer on the series. Zoe Cassavetes, Andrew Fleming and Peter Lauer direct with Star’s longtime collaborator Patricia Field consulting on costume design with Marylin Fitoussi.

BURBANK, CA – September 9, 2020 – Principal photography will begin on September 23 on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Elvis,” Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann’s (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”) musical drama about the life and music of Elvis Presley.  Seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, the film stars Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood”) as Elvis, Tom Hanks (“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” “Forrest Gump”) as Colonel Tom Parker and Olivia DeJonge (“Stray Dolls”) as Priscilla Presley.  

Looking forward to getting to work after the lengthy delay, Luhrmann stated, “We’re back to, as Elvis liked to say, ‘taking care of business!’  It is a real privilege in this unprecedented global moment that Tom Hanks has been able to return to Australia to join Austin Butler and all of our extraordinary cast and crew to commence production on ‘Elvis.’  I cannot emphasize enough how lucky we feel in the current climate that the state of Queensland, and Queenslanders in general, have been so supportive of this film.  We thank our partners in the Queensland Government and Queensland Health for their extremely diligent process, so that we can be an example how creativity and productivity can proceed safely and responsibly in a way that protects our team and the community at large.  We are all excited to start working with Tom Hanks when he is out of quarantine in two weeks.”

The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.  Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.

Luhrmann directs from the current screenplay written by Luhrmann and Craig Pearce.  Luhrmann is also producing the film, alongside Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss, with Andrew Mittman executive producing.

Principal photography on “Elvis” is taking place in Queensland, Australia with the support of the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and the Australian Government’s Producer Offset program.  The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Straight out of DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes, the teaser trailer of director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is now online, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Batman and Bruce Wayne.

Check out the trailer below and watch “The Batman” in Philippine cinemas in 2021.

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About “The Batman”

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes “The Batman,” with director Matt Reeves (the “Planet of the Apes” films) at the helm and with Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse,” “Good Time”) starring as Gotham City’s vigilante detective, Batman, and billionaire Bruce Wayne.

Also in the star-studded ensemble as Gotham’s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Mad Max: Fury Road”) as Selina Kyle; Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”) as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright (the “Hunger Games” films) as the GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro (the “Transformers” films) as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Black Mass”) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Barry Keoghan (“Dunkirk”) as Officer Stanley Merkel; Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) as Alfred; and Colin Farrell (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Dumbo”) as Oswald Cobblepot.

“The Batman” was written by Matt Reeves & Peter Craig.  Reeves and Dylan Clark (the “Planet of the Apes” films) are producing the film, with Simon Emanuel, Michael E. Uslan, Walter Hamada and Chantal Nong Vo serving as executive producers.  Reeves’ behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-nominated director of photography Greig Fraser (“Lion,” upcoming “Dune”); his “Planet of the Apes” production designer, James Chinlund; editors William Hoy (the “Planet of the Apes” films) and Tyler Nelson (“Rememory”); Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon (“The Jungle Book”); Oscar-nominated SFX supervisor Dominic Tuohy (“1917,” “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”); Oscar-nominated sound mixer Stuart Wilson (“1917,” the “Star Wars” franchise); Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“1917,” “Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”) and costume designers Glyn Dillon (the “Star Wars” franchise) and David Crossman (“1917,” the “Star Wars” franchise); hair designer Zoe Tahir (upcoming “No Time to Die,” “Spectre”); and Oscar-nominated makeup designer Naomi Donne (“1917”).

Based on characters from DC.  Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.  “The Batman” is set to open in theaters October 1, 2021 in select 3D and 2D and IMAX theaters and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Bangkok, August 24, 2020: Netflix announced the start of production of Thai hit series, Girl From Nowhere Season 2, in Bangkok. The brand new season will be exclusively available on Netflix.  

Season 1 of this Thai mystery anthology series has been well received by Netflix viewers both in its home country and internationally for its unconventional storytelling and candid take on today’s school society. Inspired by true events, Season 2 continues to revolve around Nanno, a clever girl who transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn. 

Chicha Amatayakul who plays Nanno expressed her excitement about the return: “I’m grateful for all the support I’ve been receiving since the show landed on Netflix. It’s been a pleasure to present this unique series to fans around the world. Thank you again for bringing Nanno back to life. I won’t let you down!” 

YOU. ARE. NOT. READY. But here we go anyway! Buckle up for the ultimate character reveals and sneak peek behind the scenes from James Gunn's “The Suicide Squad,” straight from DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes.

Check out the videos below and watch “The Suicide Squad” in Philippine cinemas in 2021.

The Suicide Squad – DC FanDome Exclusive Sneak Peek

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The Suicide Squad – Roll Call

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“The Suicide Squad” is directed by James Gunn and stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Joel Kinnaman, John Cena, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Michael Rooker, Flula Borg, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Steve Agee, Mayling Ng, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Storm Reid, Taika Waititi, Joaquín Cosío, and Juan Diego Botto.

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Warner Bros. Pictures has debuted the final trailer and behind-the-scenes look for Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle “Tenet.”

Check out the videos below and watch “Tenet” only in Philippine cinemas soon.

Tenet - Final Trailer

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Tenet - Behind The Scenes

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About “Tenet”

John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle “Tenet.”

Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Not time travel.  Inversion.

The international cast of “Tenet” also includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Martin Donovan, Fiona Dourif, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Himesh Patel, Clémence Poésy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.

Nolan wrote and directed the film, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story to the screen.  “Tenet” is produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan.  Thomas Hayslip served as executive producer.

Nolan’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Jennifer Lame, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson, and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher.  The score is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

“Tenet” was filmed on location across seven countries.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a Film by Christopher Nolan, “Tenet.”  Warner Bros. Pictures is distributing “Tenet” in theatres and IMAX worldwide.

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