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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”

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In a way, we grew up with Danielle Panabaker.

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.

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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.

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HBO Original drama series The Time Traveler’s Wife (#TheTimeTravelersWife) is in production in New York. David Nutter (Emmy®-winning director for HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” “Band of Brothers” and nominee for “The Sopranos” and “The Pacific”) joins the production as an executive producer and will direct the six-episode first season. 

Starring Rose Leslie (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), Theo James (“Divergent”), Desmin Borges (“You’re the Worst”) and Natasha Lopez (“Runner Runner”), the series is an intricate and magical love story, adapted by Steven Moffat from the much loved novel by Audrey Niffenegger. The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem… time travel.

Steven Moffat said, “This is a story of loss but it’s not a tragedy. It’s about a time traveler but it’s not science fiction. Despite Clare and Henry’s time scrambled relationship, this is the tale of a grand, ordinary love – but not necessarily in that order. This is a dream project for me. I have always loved Audrey Niffenegger’s extraordinary, moving novel and it has inspired me many times, so to be adapting it for television is the thrill of a lifetime. Working with David Nutter is a joy and an honour already, and with Rose Leslie and Theo James as Clare and Henry, and Natasha Lopez and Desmin Borges as Charisse and Gomez, this is going to be the love story we need right now.”

Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Drama Programming said, “Steven Moffat is the perfect writer to bring this beloved book and genre-bending story about marriage to life. We also couldn’t be more thrilled that David Nutter will be returning to HBO to direct all episodes of the season.”

The Time Traveler’s Wife is an HBO and Warner Bros. Television production based on the book by Audrey Niffenegger, is executive produced by Steven Moffat (“Doctor Who,” “Sherlock”), Sue Vertue, and Brian Minchin through Hartswood Films; Joseph E. Iberti; and David Nutter.

While waiting for The Time Traveler’s Wife to premiere on HBO in Asia, stream or download other shows David Nutter has directed on HBO GO:

• Arrow
• Band Of Brothers
• Entourage
• Game Of Thrones
• Sopranos
• The Pacific

Download the app at the App Store or Play Store on your device. You can also access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/. HBO GO is available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

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.

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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).”

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Debuting In 2022, The Drama Series Is Set 300 Years Before The Events Of GAME OF THRONES

MANILA, 6 MAY 2021 – HBO has released the first official images from the upcoming drama series, House Of The Dragon. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.  House Of The Dragon recently began production and will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO GO in 2022.

Featured cast include the following:

Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: The king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider.  Many would say that Rhaenyra was born with everything… but she was not born a man.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen: The younger brother to King Viserys and heir to the throne.  A peerless warrior and a dragonrider, Daemon possesses the true blood of the dragon.  But it is said that whenever a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air…

Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, “The Sea Snake”: Lord of House Velaryon, a Valyrian bloodline as old as House Targaryen.  As “The Sea Snake,” the most famed nautical adventurer in the history of Westeros, Lord Corlys built his house into a powerful seat that is even richer than the Lannisters and that claims the largest navy in the world.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower: The daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the most comely woman in the Seven Kingdoms. She was raised in the Red Keep, close to the king and his innermost circle; she possesses both a courtly grace and a keen political acumen.

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower: The Hand of the King, Ser Otto loyally and faithfully serves both his king and his realm. As the Hand sees it, the greatest threat to the realm is the king’s brother, Daemon, and his position as heir to the throne.

Credits:
Co-Creator/Executive Producer: George R.R. Martin

Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer: Ryan Condal

Co-Showrunner/Director of Pilot and Additional Episodes/Executive Producer: Miguel Sapochnik

Executive Producer: Vince Gerardis

Executive Producer/Writer: Sara Hess

Executive Producer: Ron Schmidt

Director: Clare Kilner

Director: Geeta V. Patel

Director/Co-Executive Producer: Greg Yaitanes 

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”

Stream or download all eight seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO GO. Download the app at the App Store or Play Store on your device. You can also access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/. HBO GO can be accessed via Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Pinoy fans and geeks will finally get their renewed daily dose of the DC Universe with beloved DC television series on Warner TV and HBO GO.  

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (Warner TV)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns with its sixth season this May 3, Monday, 9:00pm exclusive on Warner TV, with familiar faces battling time-travelling threats while dealing with historical figures 

When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends. Setting history back on track, the Legends set out to save the world – and their legacy. This time, it’s the familiar fun of the Legends time-travelling across historical events and encountering famous figures with an added shot of magical craziness. Stars Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Tala Ashe.

Arrow S1-S8 (HBO GO)Reminisce the adventures of Oliver Queen aka the Green Arrow as he attempts to save the multiverse against The Monitor as all eight seasons of Arrow will be available for streaming exclusively on HBO GO this May 1, Saturday.

Even as he returns to his friends in Starling City, he must decipher The Monitor’s plans and confront the reality and purpose of his existence as the Green Arrow. Stars Stephen Amell, David Ramsey and Emily Bett Rickards.

Swamp Thing (HBO GO)

Missing Swamp Thing? Now you can stream Swamp Thing exclusively on HBO GO this May 1, Saturday and get to know more about the man behind the swamp. 

The small town of Marais, Louisiana, is stricken by a mysterious illness, prompting a visit from CDC investigator and former Marais native, Abby Arcane. At the hospital, she encounters biologist Alec Holland who believes the bizarre illness might be connected to his scientific work in the swamp for powerful businessman Avery Sunderland. When Alec goes missing after investigating the unnatural experiments deep in the swamp, something else rises in his place, a mysterious creature born of the depths of the swamp’s mystical and terrifying secrets. Stars Crystal Reed, Andy Bean, Will Patton and Virginia Madsen.

Catch Warner TV in Cignal Ch. 235 and Sky Cable Ch. 34 (SD) and Ch. 197 (HD). Now you can also download these series exclusively on HBO GO.  Download the app from the App Store or Play Store on your device to experience a vast selection of television series, movies – from action and adventure to comedies, documentaries and critically-acclaimed productions. Can’t decide what to watch? Just try the “I’m feeling random” feature to discover something new! You can also access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/. HBO GO can be accessed via Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

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.

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