A genetics research lab working on a groundbreaking cure ends up creating a virus that changes life as we know it. Sounds familiar? Well, it’s also the story behind “Sweet Tooth,” Netflix’s latest series adapted from the 2009 comic book series by Jeff Lemire.
Fans around the world will celebrate the new 5th season with a premiere in outerspace, personalised avatars, a curated experience on HBO GO and more
Manila, June 17, 2021 – An out-of-this-world celebration of Global Rick and Morty Day(#GlobalRickAndMortyDay) is coming to fans in time for the Philippines’ premiere of the new 5th season on Monday, June 21. The mind-bending event will feature special surprises, fun moments and celebrations. For the first time ever, Adult Swim will premiere the first episode from space by launching Rick’s Space Cruiser 150,000ft (45,720m) into the atmosphere. Fans from around the world can Go Rick Yourself (#GoRickYourself) and become part of the series by creating a personalized Rick and Morty avatar to commemorate the new season.
Filipino Fans can also catch up on all things Rick and Morty prior to the event by checking out HBO GO’s curated Rick and Morty fan viewing experience featuring family-themed episodes from previous seasons available Monday, June 14.
Rick and Morty is the multi-Emmy® Award winning half-hour comedy series. The half-hour animated hit from WarnerMedia’s Adult Swim brand follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, granddaughter Summer, and grandson Morty into intergalactic escapades. Rick and Morty was the #1 comedy across all of television in 2017 and 2019 and has become a multi-platform sensation not just on television, but across digital, gaming, live streaming, retail and fan experiences.
The overwhelming feats that would be accomplished by the international release of “Trese” on Netflix is not lost on its creators. “Even me saying, ‘oh, it’s amazing,’ it still hasn’t really sunk in with all of these things,” says Budjette Tan, co-creator and writer of the komiks series, “Trese”
She gained prominence through the 2005 film “Sky High,” which was also her first superhero role. It was a memorable film for my generation, as it came a year before “High School Musical,” and coincided with my own high school graduation and admission to college.
2021 has been a good year so far for Red Velvet fans (well, kind of). After opening the year with the “SMTOWN Live Culture Humanity” with all five members together once again, another member is now releasing her own solo album.
Just a month ago, Park Soo-young — more commonly known as Joy — was the MC for the press launch of Wendy’s solo album, “Like Water.” On a fine Monday afternoon, they switch roles as Joy releases her album “Hello (안녕)” through an online album listening session.
While we all may not be sure of the actual execution of their intended concept, this much is clear — the girls are ready to take their game to the next level.
It’s been almost five years since NCT Dream was launched as a seven-member group under SM Entertainment’s sprawling NCT project. The sub-unit, who were then 15 to 17 years old, presented a bubble gum pop counterpart to the rest of the NCT units and debuted with a song called “Chewing Gum.” Several EPs and a live album later, NCT Dream finally released a proper full-length album with “Hot Sauce (맛).”
For comic books, crossover series happen across several issues of different titles, and later on compiled in a collected edition. When this happens, a companion piece would be the norm for more backstories and a more extensive introduction to characters and their mythos.
Freshly cut grass. Bases set, baselines chalked. Cleats on. Blue and white jerseys buttoned. The majestic red P cap worn, ponytails out. A new team is donning the colors of the flag, and they’re out to make their mark on the world stage. The Filipinas are ready to play ball.
But like many other Filipinos throughout the world’s longest lockdown, I unexpectedly fell into the very deep rabbit hole that is hallyu. And as much as we didn’t see this pandemic coming, I never imagined getting sucked into this world.
So you start with one song, you move on to a vlog, and before you know it, your room is adorned with black and pink merch.