Linlang

October 5, 2023

14-part series; 2 episodes released per week

VICTOR “BANGIS” LUALHATI (Paulo Avelino), a hardworking family man and a former professional boxer turned seaman, comes across a message to his wife Juliana (Kim Chiu) from an unknown man who is inviting Juliana for a meetup. Because of his suspicion, he follows Juliana and finds out that she is having an affair with her boss. Juliana confesses but blames Victor for everything…from the death of their first son to Victor’s failed promises as a husband. But Victor discovers that it’s impossible for Juliana and the boss to have an affair because the boss is a gay man. Victor realizes that there is a deeper reason for his wife’s infidelity.

As Victor goes into the rabbit hole and investigates who Juliana’s paramour is, he starts to learn more about his wife – inside the Juliana he loved and married is a manipulative woman. More importantly, he also discovers things about himself and his shortcomings he never knew existed.

As Victor picks up the pieces of his broken life, will he choose to move on and start again or wallow in pain and anger? Will he fight for the love that destroyed him? Or will he learn to surrender to rebuild himself and be happy again? In the middle of the greatest fight of his life, how will Victor prove his worth as a father and as a man? Will Victor and Juliana be able to go separate ways if there is love and a child that connects them?

Cast: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM De Guzman, Maricel Soriano, Heaven Peralejo 

Director: Jojo Saguin

Totally Killer

October 6, 2023

35 years after the shocking murder of three teens, the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer“ returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) ignores her overprotective mom’s (Julie Bowen) warning and comes face to face with the masked maniac and on the run for her life, accidentally time travels back to 1987, the year of the original killings. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and outrageous culture of the 1980s, Jamie teams up with her teen mom (Olivia Holt) to take down the killer once and for all before she’s stuck in the past forever. 

Awareness

October 11, 2023

Ian, a rebellious teenager living on the outskirts of society, can manipulate minds with his ability to generate visual illusions. He uses this power to survive – running small, indiscreet, scams. When one of his cons goes awry, his abilities publicly spiral out of control and Ian becomes the target of two rival organizations, each seeking to exploit his powers.

In My Mother’s Skin

October 12, 2023

Set in 1945 Philippines, at the tail end of World War II, we follow the story of TALA, a14-year-old daughter of a Philippines textile merchant. She lives in a war-worn colonial house with her sickly mother LIGAYA and younger brother BAYANI. When Tala’s father mysteriously leaves once more to barter for his family’s freedom with the Japanese, his family find themselves alone in their isolated forest mansion, awaiting his return. Not long after, LIGAYA’s condition rapidly deteriorates. Desperate, Tala seeks out a mysterious fairy who has promised to protect her. Happy to oblige, the fairy gifts Tala a magical insect to cure her dying mother. Ligaya’s sickness progresses to the point where the pain drives her screaming in extreme anguish, banging at death’s door. Tala decides to release the magical insect which burrows deep into her mother’s flesh and begins living inside her. At yet, the magical gift doesn’t deliver as promised. While her mother’s sickness disappears, in its place grows an insatiable craving for human flesh. As carnage ensues, Tala is forced to decide…Let her mother starve to death, or protect her mother and feed her bloodlust.

Rookie

October 19, 2023

 “Rookie” follows the story of a high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever. Starring Pat Tingjuy, Aya Fernandez, Agot Isidro

Upload

October 20, 2023

Upload is a sci-fi comedy series from Emmy-winning writer Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation, King of the Hill), set in a technologically advanced future where holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance, and 3D food printers are the norm. And, forget about dying – instead, you’ll be “uploaded” to a virtual reality afterlife, and enjoy all the comforts of a world-class resort. Provided you can afford it. 

One True Loves

October 26, 2023

Simu Liu, Phillipa Soo, and Luke Bracey star in this modern twist on a classic love story from author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Newly engaged to be married, Emma’s world is turned upside down when the husband she presumed dead comes back into her life.

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