THE BINGE LIST: EIGHT MUST-WATCH MARVEL SHOWS TO CATCH 

ON DISNEY+ FROM NOVEMBER 17

Avengers Assemble! Traverse the expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and get to know some of the newer superheroes in Phase 4 this November 17 with Disney+’s arrival in the Philippines. From a psychological thriller to a legal comedy, we’ve rounded up eight Original series to add to your watch list. 

1. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany)—an attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases—must navigate the complicated life of a single, 30-something who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode comedy series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong, as well as Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry.

2. Moon Knight

When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

  3. Loki

Marvel Studios’ Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a Disney+ series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Tom Hiddleston returns as the title character, joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant. Kate Herron directs Loki, and Michael Waldron is head writer.

4. WandaVision

Marvel Studios presents WandaVision, a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.

5. What If…?

What If…? flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles.

6. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of “Avengers: Endgame,” team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience. Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman serving as head writer, the six-episode series also stars Daniel Brühl as Zemo, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker. 

7. Hawkeye

Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.

8. Ms. Marvel

Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel is a new, original series that introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Super Hero megafan with an oversized imagination—particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home—that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to. Life gets better with superpowers, right? 

Besides these Marvel shows, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. 

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THE BINGE LIST: EIGHT MUST-WATCH DISNEY FILMS TO CATCH ON DISNEY+ FROM NOVEMBER 17

With a plethora of movies and TV shows from iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star to watch on Disney+, we understand that the struggle is real when it comes to deciding on a show.

To kickstart your perennial watchlist, we’ve curated eight must-watch movies from Disney including the immensely popular live-action reimaginings of classic Disney films such as Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast to highly anticipated sequels like Disenchanted, Hocus Pocus 2 and Oscar-winning hits like Encanto. 

1. Encanto

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. 

2. Pinocchio (2022)

Academy Award® winner Robert Zemeckis directs this live action and CGI retelling of Pinocchio, the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, the woodcarver who builds and treats Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as if he were his real son. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio’s guide as well as his "conscience".

3. Disenchanted

It has been 15 years since Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Maya Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family. Watch it from November 24, 2022.

4. Hocus Pocus 2

The live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2” is a haunting sequel to the Halloween classic which brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem. “Hocus Pocus 2” stars Bette Midler (“The First Wives Club,” “Beaches”), Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City,” “Divorce”), and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act,” “Younger”), and is directed by Anne Fletcher (“Dumplin,’” “The Proposal”).

It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve. 

5. Raya and the Last Dragon 

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together in harmony long ago. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well. Raya and the Last Dragon features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as the magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu.

6. Frozen II 

Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle? The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll face a dangerous  but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.

7. Aladdin (2019)

From Disney comes the thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of the animated classic Aladdin, the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, Aladdin features an all-star cast including Will Smith as the larger-than-life Genie, Mena Massoud as the clever scoundrel Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine, the beautiful, courageous princess of Agrabah.

8. Beauty and the Beast (2017) 

The story and characters you know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic Beauty and the Beast, a cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. Experience the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff, and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.

Besides these Disney movies, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star.

For more information, visit www.DisneyPlus.com

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NETFLIX'S EVER NEVER HALLOWEEN BALL

 

It's the primary Halloween Ball by Netflix. It was an evening of Magnificence and Franticness. Guests  came in their beautiful outfits portraying  portions of our favorite dream characters. There were sovereigns and princesses, holy messengers and evil spirits, pixies, mythical beings, imps, and other supernatural creatures. The scene was embellished like it came from the pages of a fantasy book. There were trivia games, dance standoffs, and a lot of luxurious food. It resembled going to a JS Prom set in a world of make-believe. 

 

In celebration of The School for Good and Evil and Halloween! The Netflix Film adaptation of Soman Chainani’s bestselling novel stars an ensemble cast including Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophia Anne Caruso, Kit Young, Patti LuPone, Rachel Bloom, and the voice of Cate Blanchett as “The Storian.”

Photos courtesy of Netflix.

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BLACK ADAM - Dwayne Johnson's Passion Project Finally Brought To Life

   

5,000 years after he was presented with the almighty powers of the old divine beings - and detained similarly as fast - Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his natural burial place, prepared to unlease his wrath and vengeance to the modern world. 

  

Dwayne Johnson was born to play the titular role. It took him at least fifteen years to bring Black Adam to the big screen. And although he doesn't have the hair or pointy ears of his character, he's got the attitude, presence, and tenacity of the villain/anti-hero. 

It's great to see some members of the Justice Society of America make their cinematic debut. At first, I didn't see Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, because I always saw Carter Hall as a white male. But n the movie, he's the most ferocious warrior that will defend his beliefs and comrades. Pierce Brosnan is perfect as Dr. Fate. He brings gravitas to the role as one of the most powerful sorcerers in the universe. Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone represent the young heroes of the JSA. Both were under-utilized though. I don't mind seeing them again in another movie, with a better script. Marwan Kenzari as Sabbac is a very powerful villain, kinda generic too. 

This comic-book movie is packed with action scenes, tons of CGI, some humor, and new set of superheroes. Overall it's a very entertaining comic-book movie. Just don't expect it to win an Oscar. Enjoy it for what it's worth.  

And now it's time to talk about that mid-credits scene. I'm sure by now, most comic book fans know who's in it.  The audience at the Philippine premiere of BLACK ADAM screamed, cried, and cheered along with the fans. It's the most anticipated part of the movie, and it received the loudest reaction. I would watch it again even just for that few minutes of pure ecstasy. The future of DC is looking Bright and Breezy !   

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DISNEY+ WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES 

FROM NOVEMBER 17

October 20, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Ltd. announced today that it is expanding access to its highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, to the Philippines from November 17, 2022. Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and Star. 

With Disney+ available soon in the Philippines, consumers will be able to enjoy an ever-growing library of global, regional and Asian language content such as blockbuster films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to award-winning Pixar animation, to Korean content featuring BTS and other top Asian stars, under the Star brand.

Star also features thousands of hours of general entertainment content produced by Disney Television Studios (ABC Signature and 20th Television), FX Productions, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures and more. Star offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, Dopesick, The Bear, The Simpsons and The Kardashians. In addition, Star will offer exclusive originals produced in collaboration with producers and directors in the Asia Pacific region.

“Through Disney+, we are opening new doors of entertainment to everyone with our heritage of unparalleled storytelling, creative excellence and cutting-edge content delivery.” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company. “We are excited that consumers in the Philippines can soon connect with their beloved characters and brands and enjoy access to some of the world’s most original and iconic stories, told by the world’s most talented creators.”

More choices than ever before

From next month, consumers in the Philippines can join the Disney+ streaming service with the introduction of a new range of subscription plans that will deliver more choices than ever before. The expanded line-up of plans will offer viewers flexibility with different subscription options to suit their needs including:

• A Mobile Plan for ₱159 monthly or ₱1,150 annually

• A Premium Plan for ₱369 monthly or ₱2,950 annually

Disney+ Entertainment Experience 

 

Disney+ will be accessible on a wide selection of mobile and televisions subject to users’ chosen subscription plans, including smartphones and tablets (Android or iOS), smart TVs such as Samsung and LG and connected TV devices including Google TV and other Android TV OS, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, and Chromecast.

 

Based on their chosen subscription plans, consumers will be able to access high-quality viewing, with up to four concurrent streams available only with the premium plan, personalized recommendations, and the ability to create up to seven different user profiles per account. 

Entertainment for Everyone

Starting from November 17, subscribers will be able to unlock an exciting and ever-growing library of content on Disney+ including:

• Disney+ Originals and exclusives like Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Moon Knight and Loki; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor; Hocus Pocus 2 and the upcoming Willow and Disenchanted

• Korean content such as Big Mouth, Snowdrop, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LA, IN THE SOOP : Friendcation, Soundtrack #1 and Doctor Lawyer 

• Blockbuster films from Marvel Studios including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther, Thor: Love and Thunder, and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

• All 12 Star Wars movies including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 

• Access to iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios’ movies including the Oscar-winning Encanto, the live action reimagining of Pinocchio, as well as animated classics including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon, The Lion King, Zootopia and more

• Heartwarming and powerful storytelling from Disney and Pixar, including Lightyear, Turning Red, Soul, Luca, Coco, and more

• Documentaries and specials from National Geographic including Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and more

• A specially curated Star content selection including Emmy Award® winning series Grey’s Anatomy, Dopesick, NCIS and reality TV hits The Kardashians and more

• Other movies from franchises including the X-Men, Predator, Night at the Museum, Home Alone, and well-loved animated series like The Simpsons and Family Guy

• Premium live events and video-on-demand from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

• The newest season of Emmy award-winning singing competition series, The Voice

For more information, visit www.DisneyPlus.com #DisneyPlusPH

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Unravel the conspiracy with an all-star cast led by Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington in “AMSTERDAM"

Are you ready for a star-studded adventure that takes you to the wonderful city of Amsterdam? Starting this October 6, join Academy Award® winner Christian Bale (“Burt”), two-time Oscar® nominee Margot Robbie (“Valerie”), and John David Washington (“Harold”) in a story filled with friendship, comedy, and conspiracy with the theatrical release of 20th Century Studios’ “Amsterdam.”

 

Written and directed by five-time Oscar® nominee David O. Russell, “Amsterdam” is an original crime epic set in the 1930s featuring three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of American history’s most shocking secret plots. A richly intricate tale that weaves historical fact with fiction, “Amsterdam” makes for a timely, cinematic experience.

Also in the all-star cast are Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldana, Taylor Swift, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts with Oscar winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro. 

“Amsterdam” will be show in Philippine theaters beginning October 6.

Join the conversations online by using #AmsterdamPH and following 20th Century Studios Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for updates. 

Should You Worry Over "Don't Worry Darling" ?

  

Set in an idealized 1950s community, Alice and Jack live in a world where everything seems perfect. Every morning, the men goes to work in the Victory project, while their wives are left behind, enjoying their homes - cleaning or preparing meals. Until such time when something happens to a neighbor's wife, and weird things start happening. Alice begins to question her reality.     

Let me just say that this mystery-thriller has a stellar cast - with Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, and Olivia Wilde who's also the Director. The cinematography is beautiful, the costumes lovely, the cars are cool, and production design is fabulous. The movie keeps you interested enough, but towards the end of it, it leaves you dissatisfied. It seems the writers didn't put much attention to the development of events leading to the big reveal. So many questions left unanswered. 

Now I'm not hating the movie. It does look beautiful on the surface. And the acting among the cast is generally good, especially Ms. Flo (Florence Pugh). She carried the film from beginning to end. It has so much potential. It's just unfortunate that they could have done more. Anyways, it's a good study on how not to ruin an otherwise great movie.   

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