CELEBRATE “A NIGHT OF WONDER WITH DISNEY+”

On November 17, a star-studded showcase featuring local artistes including Morissette will be streamed across multiple platforms to celebrate the availability of Disney+ in the Philippines

November 11, 2022 -  Disney+ is pleased to present A Night of Wonder with Disney+ to celebrate the streaming service’s availability in the Philippines from next week. To mark the expansion of Disney+ to the Philippines, the star-studded showcase will be streamed on the service on November 17, showcasing The Walt Disney Company’s creative excellence and celebrating Filipinos’ passion for music and song. 

Hosted by Catriona Gray and Robi Domingo, the special will feature highlights from some of the incredible movies and shows that fans can look forward to watching on Disney+. Local landmarks will be  transformed into stages for some of the Philippines’ most beloved singers including Morissette, Christian Bautista, Janella Salvador, Stell of SB19, Zack Tabudlo and Zephanie.

A Night of Wonder with Disney+ will be available to watch on November 17, 8PM on Disney+ and the following Disney+ social media platforms  - Facebook, Twitter and TikTok in the Philippines.

Disney+ Watchlist: Celebrity Picks

Need inspiration for your first show to watch after A Night of Wonder with Disney+? Check out these eight top picks by Filipino celebrities:

1. Catriona Gray - The Lion King (2019)

Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna, where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. 

2. Robi Domingo - Andor 

The Andor series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It is an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

3. Christian Bautisa - Marvel Studios’ What If…?

What If…? flips the script on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (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.

4. Zack Tabudlo - 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 these alter egos, they must navigate their complex identities while being thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

5. Morissette - The Little Mermaid

Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father’s order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious sea witch Ursula and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggae-singing Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince’s love and save her father’s kingdom — all in a heart-pounding race against time.

6. Stell - High School Musical

The captain of the East High basketball team and the key member of the academic club shock the student body by teaming to audition for the upcoming school musical in a Disney Original Movie that's all about being yourself and following your dreams. Troy (Zac Efron) is best known as the player who keeps the East High basketball team on the scoreboard. Of course, life isn't always about athletics, though, and as Troy slam dunks on the boards, beautiful and brainy Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) is raising the reputation of East High as the key member of the school's successful academic team. Despite their outgoing natures, no one would ever peg Troy and Gabriella as theater types. When word gets out that this popular pair has secretly chosen to reach for the stars and try their luck on the stage, the students of East High are about to learn an important lesson in teamwork while gearing up for a musical performance that will have their audience dancing in the aisles.

7. Janella Salvador - Disenchanted (18 Nov)

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. 

8. Zephanie - 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. 

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VENGEANCE AND MURDER ABOUND IN “REVENGE OF OTHERS” A NEW KOREAN DRAMA LAUNCHING EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+

 

Starring a highly talented up-and-coming cast, this Star Original series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats from the first period to the last bell

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PHILIPPINES (November 8, 2022) – When a student at a high school suddenly dies without explanation, two students will vow vengeance against those responsible in Revenge of Others, a thrilling new Korean drama coming exclusively to Disney+ November 17.

Following the suspicious death of her twin brother, Ok Chanmi, a shooting athlete, takes the extraordinary step of transferring to her brother’s school in an attempt to uncover the truth and find out why the police and school authorities seem to have covered up his death. Driven by her love for her brother and a need to understand what happened, Chanmi will partner with another student, Ji Suheon, to exact revenge by proxy on those who bully others. Filled from start to finish  with mystery, intrigue and a series of strange incidents, audiences will be left wanting more with the end of each new episode.

Starring an up-and-coming cast of talented Korean actors, Revenge of Others is written by Lee Hee Myung, directed by Kim Yoojin and stars Shin Yeeun (A-TEEN, He is Psychometric) as Ok Chanmi, a star shooting athlete whose brother dies under mysterious circumstances; Lomon (All of Us Are Dead, The Guardians) as Ji Suheon, a student committed to taking revenge on other people’s bullies; Seo Jihoon (Seasons of Blossom, Drama Stage: Midnight) as Seok Jaebeom, someone who is able to trace events through lost memories; Chae Sangwoo (Wretches, Nokdu Flower) as Ji Oseong, Lee Soomin (Two Universes, Pumpkin Time) as the secret-hiding Guk Jihyeon, and Chung Subin (Rookie Cops, Dark Hole) as Tae Soyeon. 

Stream Revenge of Others, November 17, only on Disney+.

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THE BINGE LIST: EIGHT INSPIRING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SHOWS TO CATCH ON DISNEY+ FROM NOVEMBER 17

  

Always wanted to learn more about space, the environment, or the animals we share this planet with? We’ve got you covered! Be inspired and learn from the best and brightest scientists, explorers, photographers, and filmmakers in the world as they tell their stories on Disney+ via National Geographic. Here are eight titles to add to your watchlist that showcase the wonder of nature, science and the incredible everyday heroes who are working to protect it. 

1. Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

Gordon Ramsay is on a mission to immerse himself in new cultures, dishes and flavors in Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. From Peru, Laos and Morocco to Hawaii, Alaska and New Zealand, Ramsay roars through valleys, dives into oceans, hikes through forests and climbs mountains as he travels the globe in his never-ending pursuit of culinary inspiration.

2. The World According to Jeff Goldblum

In The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Jeff takes us on an entertaining, insightful and playful ride. In each episode of this series, he pulls on the thread of a deceptively familiar topic to unravel a world of astonishing connections and fascinating secrets, science and history. From sneakers, ice cream, monsters, fireworks and magic to everything in between, Jeff uncovers how even the simplest things have incredible, sometimes whimsical back stories. Through the prism of Jeff’s curious and witty mind, nothing is as it seems. These "modern marvels" are so commonplace that we often take them for granted…but Jeff Goldblum does not.

3. The First Wave

With exclusive access inside one of New York’s hardest hit hospital systems during the terrifying first four months of the pandemic, Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning director Matthew Heineman’s The First Wave spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicenter of COVID-19 as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered.

4. Lost Cities with Albert Lin 

Lost Cities with Albert Lin combines hi-tech archaeology, breathtaking visuals and genuine exploration to make headline-grabbing discoveries, portrayed through our host, Albert Lin. Our ambitious approach applies 3D scanning to some of the most extraordinary sites of antiquity. This series delivers powerful, emotional stories with hi-tech imagery to bring the mysteries of the past vividly to life.

5. Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

The face of a new generation of aspirational adventurers and natural history filmmakers, 29-year-old National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory takes viewers on epic and nail-biting journeys that push into the most spectacular and secretive corners of our wild world. Armed with leading-edge film technology, the Disney+ original series Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, from National Geographic, breaks the mold of the traditional natural history program by telling extraordinary, real-life animal stories and taking viewers with him for every beat of the action. 

6. Secrets of the Whales

Secrets of the Whales plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. Filmed over three years in 24 locations, throughout this epic journey, we learn that whales are far more complex and more like us than ever imagined.

7. Cesar Milan: Better Human Better Dog

Cesar Millan is back with Cesar Milan: Better Human Better Dog! With dog adoptions at a record high Cesar’s timely return to television will give new pet parents the tools they need to teach their dogs good habits and shed the old bad habits. From the yards of the pet owners, to his newly updated Dog Psychology Center, Cesar shows us the skills we need to create happy homes with our furry best friends.

8. Free Solo

Free Solo is a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free solo climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: scaling the face of the world’s most famous rock — the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park — without a rope. Renowned filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the death-defying climb with exquisite artistry and masterful, vertigo-inducing camerawork.

Besides these National Geographic 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, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and Star. 

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