Netflix has unveiled the explosive official trailer of Extraction 2, which is scheduled to premiere on June 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y274jZs5s7s Alongside the trailer reveal, three new posters have also been unveiled. Here’s an overview of the film: Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held. Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s AGBO producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
From the same animation studio that brought us The Promised Neverland, My Dress-Up Darling, and Spy x Family to name a few, we get a slice-of-life anime that’s as fun to listen to as it is to watch – Bocchi the Rock! Bocchi the Rock! is a series from CloverWorks that premiered late last year and tells the story of a girl named Hitori Gotou, a super introverted middle-school girl who finds it hard to talk to others and make friends in school, and is scared to deal with crowds. One day, she sees a rock band being interviewed on TV which she thought was cool and made her decide to learn the guitar and become a rock musician in order to make friends. Fast forward a couple of years. Bocchi is now in high school, has learned how to play the guitar, and has a very successful online channel (under…
In celebration of Monkey D. Luffy’s birthday, series creator Eiichiro Oda shares an update regarding the upcoming One Piece Netflix adaptation. In this letter, Oda-Sensei reassured fans that he has been working very closely with both Tomorrow Studios and Netflix, and despite the difference in cultures that could lead to frustration from both sides, every entity involved is “working in sync.” “We’re finally here!” “Considering my expected life span, I believe this is the last chance to bring One Piece to the entire world.” Oda-Sensei also says that Netflix has committed a vast amount of resources to produce this 8-episode series, and that Netflix has promised him that it will not launch until he is satisfied with the work. “The entire cast and crew, spanning various countries, are brimming with love for One Piece,” exclaims Oda-Sensei. “They’re burning with passion, and I’ve reminded everyone involved that this should be fun.”…
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming K-series, Black Knight, which offers a tantalizing glimpse into a post-apocalyptic universe where the Korean peninsula has become a desert wasteland and only one percent of the population clings to life. The show tells the story of how legendary knight 5-8 and refugee Sa-wol take on the omnipotent Cheonmyeong Group that rules a dystopian Korea ravaged by extreme air pollution, making it uninhabitable without a ventilator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zPzwfJeFk Here’s an overview of the show: The legendary deliveryman 5-8 (Kim Woo-bin) works as a lifeline to mankind, delivering oxygen and other necessities in the daytime. At nightfall, however, he transforms into a Black Knight with a plot to upend the order created by Cheonmyeong Group, the de facto ruler of the devastated world. Ryu Seok (Song Seung-heon), the ruthless heir to Cheonmyeong Group, clashes with 5-8 as he defends his vision of a…
Anime fans in the Philippines will be pleased to know that one of the all-time classic anime series, Slam Dunk, is now on Netflix. Subscribers will be treated to 101 episodes of pure basketball bliss spread out over 8 seasons. It follows Hanamichi Sakuragi, the brash basketball genius, as he teams up with the rest of the Shohoku squad as they take the fight to some of the strongest teams in the area like Shoyo, Ryonan, and Kainan. The highly acclaimed anime and manga series is seeing renewed interest thanks to the recent movie, The First Slam Dunk, which premiered in local cinemas in the Philippines back on February 1, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dCLVGswP6A Watch all 8 seasons of Slam Dunk right now courtesy of Netflix!
Netflix has announced that a Scott Pilgrim anime is on the way, and all of the original actors will reprise their roles as voice actors in the new show. As reported early last year, the series has now been made official, and an official cast roll call sees the likes of Michael Cera, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, and much more make their return. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWkYrr3W3sY Scott Pilgrim Anime Voice Actors Check out the full list of voice actors below: Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Ramona Flowers Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells Chris Evans as Lucas Lee Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim Brie Larson as Envy Adams Alison Pill as Kim Pine Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves Johnny Simmons as Young Neil Mark Webber as Stephen Stills Mae Whitman as Roxy Richter Ellen…
Netflix has announced that it has renewed “The Night Agent” for a second season that will consist of 10 new episodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDbnY9Obsfs The series, produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios, bolted to the top of the charts of the streaming service, also debuting at the #1 spot on the English TV List. “The last week has been a whirlwind as we’ve finally been able to share The Night Agent with the world. To see the tremendous reaction to the show has been a great joy and is a credit to our cast, our writers, our directors, our crew and our partners at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix,” says Shawn Ryan, creator of the show. “We couldn’t be any prouder or more excited to get cracking on Season 2 to share the further adventures of Night Action with our newfound fans.” Are you looking forward to a new season of the…
Netflix has announced that Black Knight will make its worldwide premiere on May 12. The series follows the journey of refugee Sa-wol, and the legendary deliveryman 5-8, as he takes on the all-powerful Cheonmyeong Group in a dystopian portrayal of Korea devastated by severe air pollution, making it uninhabitable without an oxygen mask. https://twitter.com/NetflixGeeked/status/1640896602314539009 The show narrates the story of black knights, the delivery men who endanger their lives to transport essentials to people in a polluted and dystopian world, where strict social hierarchy is enforced. Starring Kim Woo-bin as the legendary delivery man and knight 5-8, the show has garnered significant enthusiasm from fans worldwide. Kim Woo-bin expressed, “I felt immense happiness while filming this series, and I sincerely hope that our collective efforts resonate with the viewers, and they too relish every moment of it, just as I did.” The show features an impressive cast, including Song Seung-heon,…
Netflix has announced its AnimeJapan 2023 slate, featuring a diverse lineup that include anime based on legendary IP like PLUTO and Onmyoji, as well as newly announced projects Ōoku: The Inner Chambers and Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune. The broad lineup across genres like sci-fi, action and more includes newly announced titles Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (Coming in 2023), the first anime adaptation of the hit manga by Fumi Yoshinaga, or Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune (May 2023), an anime series adapted from a brand-new military science fiction novel by Carlo Zen, who made his debut with The Saga of Tanya the Evil. These and more titles are joining the previously announced Onmyoji (Coming in 2023), an animated series based on the world of Baku Yumemakura’s well-known tales about the ancient yin-yang diviner Abe Seimei, which is set for release later this year. “Over the years, we’ve learned that fans love the…
Netflix has announced that it will release at least eight Korean unscripted shows this year, double that of last year. The 2023 lineup includes a wide variety of themes such as dating, physical endurance, mind games, and zombies, which reinforces the company’s commitment to production and creativity. Check out an early sneak peek at the lineup below: Single’s Inferno 3 The first season became the first Korean unscripted show to debut on the Global Top 10 Non-English TV list. Following suit this year, Season 2 featured in the Global Top 10 for four weeks and pulled in even higher viewing hours. Nineteen to Twenty Courtesy of Netflix For a new take on young love, Nineteen to Twenty is a never-before-seen style of reality show that will evoke romantic memories of your youth. Physical: 100 and Siren: Survive the Island Courtesy of Netflix The extremely grueling Physical: 100 is currently #2…
Netflix has announced that the crime thriller, Copycat Killer, is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on March 31, 2023. Adapted from a popular crime mystery novel by Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe, the film is set in ’90s Taipei and tells the story of the first-ever serial murder case in Taiwan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsioKWTe1fM To produce a crime and mystery thriller of such intricacy, the production team spent over three years on preparation, adaptation, filming, and post-production. “It’s a pleasure to finally bring what we have worked on for so long to the audience,” said co-director Chang Jung-chi, who won the Taipei Film Awards Best Director for We Are Champions. “Beneath the thriller and detective story lies a story of how humanity struggles between good and evil.” While most crime stories focus on details of the cases, Copycat Killer casts a wider net. “We hope to portray more facets of each character…
Netflix has released the official trailer for Murder Mystery 2, the sequel starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, which will premiere on March 31 on Netflix. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCOZn5nNXkg Here’s an overview of the film: Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. MURDER MYSTERY 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip…
Netflix has announced that The Glory will be getting its highly anticipated continuation on March 10, 2023. The Glory Part 2 tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance against all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare. Part 2 will be the follow-up to one of the hottest shows at the moment, with Part 1 recording a total of 148 million hours watched, ranking within the top 10 charts 3 weeks in a row, and staying in the top 10 list of 34 countries on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yojSF0MeFqo “If you’ve watched Part 1, you won’t be able to resist Part 2,” and added, “Part 2 is refreshingly satisfying and shockingly intense,” says Writer Kim Eun-sook. Director An Gil-ho fueled the hype by saying, “the fight between Dong-eun and Yeon-jin…
Netflix has announced that it will debut a diverse array of Korean TV series, films and unscripted shows, including eye-popping original productions alongside returning fan favorites, making their 2023 slate the biggest-ever lineup of Korean films and series. With over 60% of all Netflix subscribers watching Korean titles last year, the fandom continues to grow. “The global popularity of K-content has continued apace over 2022, with Netflix bringing a wider variety of stories and genres to fans around the world. Over the last year, Korean series and films have regularly featured in our Global Top 10 list in more than 90 countries, and three of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever are from Korea,” says said Don Kang, VP of Content (Korea). “This year, we’re pushing the envelope even further with the stories we tell and how we tell them. With this lineup of Korean titles, Netflix will continue to be the…
Netflix has announced that Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 will premiere on February 24, 2023. This new season of Drive to Survive will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Executive-produced by Academy-Award winner James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona) for Box to Box Films, Drive to Survive will offer never-before-seen footage and interviews from the sport’s biggest names. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V87R-FVuzm4 As part of other high-profile premieres in early 2023 such as Drive to Survive, the tennis series Break Point sees a debut on January 13, 2023, followed by the golf series Full Swing on February 15, 2023. Break Point (January 13, 2023): From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, Break Point follows a diverse group of tennis players on and off the court…