Netflix’s new and upcoming series Avatar The Last Airbender will premiere on February 22 this year.
The new Avatar of the four elements will be played by half-French, half-Filipino Canadian actor Gordon Cormier (Lost in Space). Anne with an E actress Kiawentiio Tarbell will be playing Katara, while Ian Ousley plays her brother Sokka. Dallas Liu will be playing Aang’s archnemesis (for the first few seasons, at least), and Elizabeth Yu will act as the power-crazed firebender Azula.
The trailer for the series will differ from the M. Night Shyamalan movie released in 2010, with the main difference being the coverage of the events. The 2010 movie showed select scenes in the first season of the animated series. The highlights of the film were Episodes 19 and 20, The Siege of the North.
This time, however, fans of the much-beloved children’s show will see all important characters and events from Episode 1 until 20 of Book 1:Water.
Tina Fey is back with a new spin on the popular teen comedy movie. This time, Cady Heron, the role formerly held previously by Lindsay Lohan, will be taking on “new” friends and enemies.
In this remake of a musical remake of the film, Angourie Rice (Every Day, Honor Society) will take on Lindsay’s mantle as she goes through the hellscape of high school, aptly represented by a trio of ladies called “The Plastics”.
Fey’s new take on the film is a combination of the Tony nominated Broadway musical and the first film. The comedian-actress who also worked as SNL’s senior writer aims to capture the popularity of the first movie. In a separate interview, she talks about how she approached Paramount and their initial disbelief to her pitch.
Fey further elaborates that the movie isn’t purely comical, and that there will be moments the audience can connect to the characters.
Tina Fey also makes an appearance in the movie. Mean Girls Revenge Party is streaming on Netflix.
Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late. Directed by Johan Renck and based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia, the film also stars Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini.
A great news for One Piece fans to start the year, Netflix just announced that they will add two One Piece arc in the streaming platform this January 2024. First is the addition of “One Piece: Marineford” arc then by 13th of January, the “One Piece: Egghead” Arc be available, at least in the Philippines.
One Piece: Marineford arc is one of the two story arc of the 14th season of One Piece, which mainly adapts the 56th to 59th volumes of the material from the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda. The second arc is called the ”Post-War”, from the 59th to 61st volumes of the manga. 14th season of One Piece have 60 episodes.
Best news to end the first week of January: ONE PIECE: Egghead Arc is coming to Netflix on January 13 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/QpAhmpygkG
The “One Piece: Egghead” Arc on the other hand is the 21st and latest season of the One Piece anime television series, it adapts material from the “Egghead” arc, from the rest of the 105th volume onwards of the manga by Eiichiro Oda. The “One Piece: Egghead” Arc is also known as the Future Island Arc.
Considering where Ahsoka season 1 concluded, we can assume that the cast of the 1st season will return to reprise their role; Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine Wren), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera Syndulla), Ivanna Sakhno (Shin Hati), Eman Esfandi (Ezra Bridger), Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma) and Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn. We can also expect some cameo by Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader.
Here’s something for fans of the Mandalorian & Grogu, since the duo will be shifting from being a series in our TV and mobile devices to the movie theaters. The Mandalorian & Grogu Film will be directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production in 2024.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.”
“Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen,” added Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm.
Aside from the planned “The Mandalorian & Grogu” film, Lucas films previously announced the development of new film that will follow Rey (Daisy Ridley) as she attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order following the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
All three seasons of “The Mandalorian” can be streamed on Disney Plus.
Arcane is based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, was developed and released by Riot Games in 2009.
The Arcane season 1 was constructed by co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee and was produced by the French animation studio Fortiche in partnership with Riot Games. Both Fortiche Studios and Riot Games will remain as the producer of the series. Voice Actors of season 1 will be returning; Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Ella Purnell as Jinx, Katie Leung as Caitlyn, and probably a rest of the voice-cast.
Lead by Paolo Contis and Isko Moreno, the show’s Jan 6 episode started by acknowledging the court decision and that the production company (TAPE inc.) and network (GMA) would follow court’s ruling even though TAPE plans to file an appeal.
TVJ on the other hand, started their show by singing the “Eat Bulaga” theme song while wearing red t-shirt with the show’s name on,
TVJ, meanwhile, celebrated their victory by singing the “Eat Bulaga” theme song while wearing t-shirts that bore the show’s name on today’s episode of their noontime show on TV5.
“Eto ang totoo. Eto ang tinadhana. Eto ang tunay na ‘Eat Bulaga,'” said Vic Sotto before they officially start the show.
TAPE changing the name of their noontime show to “Tahanang Pinakamasaya” will give everyone in the company including the show’s hosts a fresh start and at the same time removing the elephant in the room of using the Eat Bulaga name.
In a video posted on different social media platform, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon announced that the trio won the legal battle against the Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. over the trademark ownership of the “Eat Bulaga” name.
Tito Sotto, who is reading the dispositive portion of the ruling, explained that Marikina City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 273 has ruled in favor of the trio regarding the copyright infringement and unfair competition case they had filed against the company back in June last year.
Here’s text of what Tito Sotto read from the ruling;
Wherefore, judgment is hereby rendered in favor of the plaintiffs (TVJ) against the defendants (TAPE and GMA Network)
Permanently enjoining defendants Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. and GMA Network Inc. from;
1 – Using the trademarks “EB” and “Eat bulaga”, including all the logos associated with the subject parts in its shows, programs, projects or promotions.
2 – Using the EAT BULAGA jingles/ song or any part thereof in its shows, programs, projects or promotions.
3 – Airing and broadcasting a playback of any and all recorded episodes of the EAT BULAGA show prior to 31st May 2023, its segment or any portion thereof in all channels and platforms.
Here the full video of TVJ’s announcement;
The ruling comes after the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) cancels that trademarks registration of TAPE Inc. for ‘Eat Bulaga’ and ‘EB’.
In an article published on GMA News website, TAPE counsel Atty. Maggie Garduque commented on ruling;
“Yes, I already saw the decision dated Dec 22, 2023 but released by the court this January.”
“Initial reaction, among others, we were surprised that the court ruled on trademark and trademark infringement when the case pending in court is copyright infringement. We will definitely file an appeal to this decision,” Garduque said.
“There is nothing in the decision which states that since there is injunction issued to tape, TVJ can now use the trademark EB and Eat Bulaga especially that the trademark ownership is still under appeal before the IPO,” he added.
Netflix just announced that they produce a remake of the One Piece anime series that will start from the East Blue saga. The streaming giant added that the series will be called “THE ONE PIECE,” and “will be produced by the renowned WIT Studio,” known for their work on hit anime such as SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan. No other details like voice cast, director and release date was mentioned but we can be sure that Netflix will provide more details in the coming days.
An all-new anime adaptation of the ONE PIECE manga starting from the iconic East Blue saga is coming to Netflix!
Titled THE ONE PIECE, the anime series will be produced by the renowned WIT Studio, recognized for their work on hit anime such as SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan. pic.twitter.com/EFMVcKxqj3
The East Blue saga is the Season 1 of the original One Piece series, covering the first twelve volumes of the manga by Eiichiro Oda, it aired on Fuji Television from October 20, 1999 through March 14, 2001, which is more than 20 years, so a remake will make sense specially if the aim is to gain more fans for the title.
Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu (Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master samurai who is in disguise seeking revenge to the what happened to her.
Created by Amber Noizumi, Michael Green, who are also the executive produce the series with Erwin Stoff. It’s unclear if all the voice cast will return for season 2 but from where the series left off, it’s safe to say that Maya Erskine (Mizu), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji) and Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) should be back to reprise their role.
Season 1 of Blue Eye Samurai is now streaming only on Netflix.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) cancels that trademarks registration of TAPE Inc. for ‘Eat Bulaga’ and ‘EB,’ The IPOPHL Bureau of Legal Affairs’ ruling dated December 4, favors the position of former “Eat Bulaga” hosts Tito and Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ), and stated that they are the rightful owners of the “Eat Bulaga” trademark, given the testimony and explanation they, specially Joey de Leon is the one who coined the term “EAT BULAGA”.
IPOPHL states “having sufficiently established how Petitioners coined the EAT BULAGA mark, it is Petitioners and not Respondent-Registrant who owns the mark. Considering that the Petitioners are the owners, they have absolute and exclusive right to register the EAT BULAGA mark and all variations thereto, including the Subject Mark EAT BULAGA and the EB mark, under its name.”
It’s unclear what TAPE Inc. will do next but if possible they will surely make an appeal to reconsider, since the only thing that’s keeping the TAPE-produced show relevant is the name “EAT BULAGA” and “EB”.
As for TVJ’s side, now that the trademark is cancelled, they will surely secure the name for themselves and their show. Unless of course an appeal is made and turn-over IPOPHL’s cancellation of the registration.
If you were not able to catch Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon’s ‘A Very Good Girl’ in cinema, you will be able to stream it on Netflix starting this 27th of December, the film’s theatrical release was on September 27, 2023. The announcement was made on Netflix Philippines Social media account.
A Very Good Girl is a dark comedy film directed by Petersen Vargas, and written by Marionne Dominique Mancol, Daniel Saniana, and Jumbo Albano, based on a story by Mancol. It stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon, with the supporting cast includes Kaori Oinuma, Jake Ejercito, and Angel Aquino.
Produced and released by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released nationwide in the Philippines on September 27, 2023.
The film is based on a story by Mancol, which follows Philomena Angeles on how she exact revenge against retail mogul, Mother Molly and destroys her empire.
Marvel just announced that season 2 of ‘What If…?’ will this 22nd of December. Just like the first season, season 2 will have 9 episodes and each episode, the series will travel to different world throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe answering the series question – What if..?
Checkout the series trailer below;
Season 2 episodes are directed by executive producer Bryan Andrews with executive producer AC Bradley as head writer. ‘What If…?’ Season 2 will begin streaming on Disney+ this December 22nd.
This is one of the Netflix shows that I’ve been waiting for.
Here’s the video description;
This is the love story of a generation. Get ready to rock your heart out with SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF.
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is coming soon to Netflix on November 17th.
Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit graphic novels, which were adapted into the 2010 live-action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix on November 17, 2023. The show is produced by Science SARU, the studio behind the critically acclaimed anime series Devilman Crybaby and Star Wars: Visions.
If you’re wondering what happened to the Arcane Netflix series, then wonder no more, since Netflix just teased Arcane fans that season 2 of Arcane will hit the streaming platform next November 2024. Netflix announced the release of Arcane season 2 on its official X/twitter account with a 15 secs video of Jink walk towards the Bridge of Progress, carrying her signature minigun nicknamed “Pow-Pow.”
Arcane is based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, was developed and released by Riot Games in 2009.
The Arcane season 1 was constructed by co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee and was produced by the French animation studio Fortiche in partnership with Riot Games. Both Fortiche Studios and Riot Games will remain as the producer of the series. Voice Actors of season 1 will be returning; Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Ella Purnell as Jinx, Katie Leung as Caitlyn, and probably a rest of the voice-cast.
Diana Zubiri just posted a photo to tease the fans of the original Encantadia. In the photo, we can see Diana Zubiri, Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado and Karylle in character, as Karylle’s guest for her Magpasikat 2023 performance.
Encantadia is a popular fantasy teleserye which first aired in 2005. It follows four sisters or sang’gre, played by Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Karylle, and Diana Zubiri, as they control their powers and manage their kingdom. GMA recently announced ‘Sang’gre,’ which is an Encantadia’ spin-off that will star Bianca Umali for the lead-role Terra.
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for Echo, a new original series coming to Disney Plus and Hulu on January 10, 2024.
The series stars Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez, a deaf Native American vigilante who is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship. Echo is a spin-off of the Hawkeye series, and will likely pickup where we last saw Echo in the series.
The trailer shows Maya struggling with her identity and her place in the world. She is haunted by the death of her father, and is determined to find out who is responsible. The trailer also shows Maya using her skills to fight crime and protect her friends and loved ones. We also see Wilson Fisk a.k.a. Kingpin surviving the gunshot by Lopez during Hawkeye and ending up blind in one eye.
Echo Series Poster
Echo is a highly anticipated series, and the trailer has generated a lot of excitement among Marvel fans, since appearing in the Hawkeye series. The series is expected to be one of the biggest Marvel Studios releases of 2024. Echo will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on Jan. 10, 2024.
Disney Plus, the popular streaming service, has announced a price increase for its subscription fee in the Middle East. The new pricing will take effect starting 21 November 2023. This means all the existing users signed up on or before 17 October 2023 and set to renew every month, will be charged at the revised subscription prices starting 21 November 2023. If the payment fails, the billing retries that happen on or after 21 November 2023 will be billed at the new price.
The monthly subscription fee for Disney Plus in the Saudi Arabia increase from SAR 29.99 to SAR 39.99. The annual subscription fee will now be SAR 354.99. The price increase appears to be part of the company’s plan to “accelerate profitability for the business.”
Below will be the new price plan of Disney Plus subscriptions in the Middle East;
Compare to Netflix’s Standard plan of SAR 43/month, the new SAR 39.99/month price of Disney is still low.
Netflix just announced that Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is coming to the streaming giant’s platform this 31st of October. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was released on digital download by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 5. Across the Spider-Verse earned over $690 million worldwide for its theatrical release on June 2nd.
His name is Miles Morales. He was bitten by a radioactive spider. I'm pretty sure you know the rest. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse comes to Netflix in the US on October 31!!! pic.twitter.com/kQsnbSK16i
Netflix is able to stream Spider-man content due to the deal it signed with Sony in April 2021, the detail basically let Netflix stream Sony’s films about 6 months after their theatrical release, this includes all of Spider-man and Spider-man related (Character) films that Sony produced and will produce.
Ahead of the Geeked Week next month, Netflix release 4 new photos for their upcoming live action adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The photos are from Fire Nation’s Royalty and Powerful;
Fire Lord Ozai, played by Daniel Dae Kim, the tyrannical and sadistic ruler of the Fire Nation, General Iroh’s younger brother, and Prince Zuko and Princess Azula’s father. He also voiced to the Avatar franchise multiple times—the first time in Book 2 of The Last Airbender, where he voiced General Fong, and in The Legend of Korra, where he voiced Hiroshi Sato.
General Iroh, played by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, a retired Fire Nation general, Fire Lord Ozai’s elder brother, and the wise and nurturing uncle and mentor to Prince Zuko.
Princess Azula, portrayed by Elizabeth Yu, the younger sister of Prince Zuko and a gifted Princess of the Fire Nation.
Commander Zhao, played by Ken Leung, the arrogant, ruthless, and dishonorable Fire Nation naval officer, who is also after the Avatar for its fame, power and prestige.
Netflix also said that they will reveal more about the coming series at their Geeked Week event. Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, scheduled in 2024 and it is reported to be 8-episode long, each episode is at least an hour long.
Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, titled Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the show’s vibrant animation style and its faithful adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s beloved graphic novels.
The trailer opens with Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) meeting Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) for the first time. Scott is immediately smitten with Ramona, but he soon learns that he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to date her.
The 2-mins trailer (below) introduces us to the rest of the cast, including Scott’s friends Wallace Wells (Kieran Culkin), Kim Pine (Alison Pill), and Knives Chau (Ellen Wong), as well as Ramona’s ex-boyfriends Matthew Patel (Satya Bhabha), Lucas Lee (Chris Evans), Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh), Envy Adams (Brie Larson) and Gideon Graves (Jason Schwartzman).
Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s hit graphic novels, which were adapted into the 2010 live-action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is set to premiere on Netflix on November 17, 2023. The show is produced by Science SARU, the studio behind the critically acclaimed anime series Devilman Crybaby and Star Wars: Visions.
Netflix just announced that their live action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series “YuYu Hakusho” will premiere on the streaming platform on the 14th of December.
More than three decades after Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi first captured the imagination of readers, the beloved manga gets a live-action adaptation.
The series will star Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi (Eugene), Jun Shison as Kurama (Dennis), Kanata Hongo as Hiei (Vincent), and Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara (Alfred).The series follows the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who is killed by a car while saving a child’s life. He is given a second chance at life by the Spirit World, and is tasked with working as a Spirit Detective to investigate cases involving demons.
Based on the manga : Yoshihiro Togashi “Yu Yu Hakusho” (Shueisha Jump Comics)
Director: Sho Tsukikawa
Cast: Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, Shuhei Uesugi
Screenplay: Tatsuro Mishima
VFX Supervisor: Ryo Sakaguchi (Scanline VFX)
Executive Producer: Kaata Sakamoto (Netflix)
Producer: Akira Morii
In Association with：THE SEVEN
Production: ROBOT
Produced by: Netflix
Just like Netflix’s live action One Piece, YuYu Hakusho will like focus on the origin story of Urameshi on he became Spirit Detective and how he became “friends” with Kurama, Hiei, Kuwabara and Botan, as well as Koenma and Genkai.
You can watch all 4 seasons of the anime series on Netlfix.
In just one tweet, Netflix greeted Umbrella Academy’s lead characters a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and at the same time announced that 4th and Final Season of Umbrella Academy to premiere on Netflix in 2024. The tween is accompanied by a 43 secs video of the lead casts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRELLIES ☂️🖤🎉 the final season of The Umbrella Academy is coming in 2024 👀 pic.twitter.com/odEcag0DE5
Here’s something to look forward for Pinoy Otaku this coming October, since Spy x Family Season 2 will be coming to Netflix Philippines on October 7th, the same day it will be released in Japan.
Together with the announcement, Netflix Philippines also release the anime poster, which features the all the major characters of the Anime series.
Spy X family follows the story of Loid Forger codename Twilight, a master spy who has to “build a family” to complete a mission, not realizing that the girl he adopts as his daughter is a telepath, and the woman he agrees to be in a marriage with is a skilled assassin.
TOHO Animation also release the season 2 trailer.
You can streaming season 1 of Spy X Family is available on Netflix Philippines.
Netflix Philippines just release their very first Christmas Station ID. The music is a modified version of Joey Albert’s Kumukutikutitap and the streaming giant wrote in the video description that “Christmas came early.”
The video features “Replacing Chef Chico” stars Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi, and Sam Milby; “Can’t Buy Me Love” stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano; “Keys To The Heart” cast Zanjoe Marudo and Elijah Canlas; “Missed Connections” stars Miles Ocampo, Kelvin Miranda, and Chie Filomeno; “What If” stars Alessandra de Rossi and JM De Guzman; and “Seasons” stars Lovi Poe and Carlo Aquino, which are all available in Netflix.
Releasing of Christmas Station ID is an annual tradition of local networks particularly GMA and ABS-CBN, and it looks like Netflix Philippines is adopting that tradition after being in the Philippines for 7 years now.
Netflix is set to release a live-action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series Yu Yu Hakusho in December 2023. The series will star Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi (Eugene), Jun Shison as Kurama (Dennis), Kanata Hongo as Hiei (Vincent), and Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara (Alfred).
The series is produced by ROBOT and directed by Sho Tsukikawa. The screenplay is being written by Tatsuro Mishima.
Yu Yu Hakusho is the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who is killed by a car while saving a child’s life. He is given a second chance at life by the Spirit World, and is tasked with working as a Spirit Detective to investigate cases involving demons.
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Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi
Jun Shison as Kurama
Kanata Hongō as Hiei
Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara
The anime series is known for its humor, action, and complex characters. It was a huge success in Japan, and has also been popular with audiences around the world. A tagalog dub version of the anime was aired in the Philippines in the 90’s on IBC 13 and GMA 7.
Netflix announced the Japanese live-action series adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho December 16, 2020, then on July 15, 2022, it was announced that Shō Tsukikawa would serve as the series director, with Tatsurō Mishima handling the script and Ryō Sakaguchi serving as the VFX supervisor, as well as the casting.
unveiling the cast of the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho over the next few days! stay tuned to this thread pic.twitter.com/2LUzsDhM3r
Fans of the original manga and anime series are eagerly awaiting the live-action adaptation, specially with the success of the live action One Piece. They are hoping that Netflix will be able to do the series justice, and create a show that is both entertaining and faithful to the source material.
I am also excited for the release of the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series. I have been a fan of the manga and anime series for many years, and I am curious to see how Netflix adapts it for live-action. I am also hopeful that the series will help to introduce Yu Yu Hakusho to a new audience.
All 4 seasons of the anime is available for stream on Netlfix.
It’s official the live action adaptation of One Piece will have a second season, this was announced by Netflix accompanied by a special message from Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the Japanese manga series of One Piece, where the adaptation is based.
Just like that, ABS-CBN release their official statement regarding the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime.” that Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) following complaints against the indecent acts done in one of its segments, “Isip Bata”.
We have received the ruling from the MTRCB, indicating that “It’s Showtime” will be suspended for a duration of 12 days from finality of the decision.
We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law.
We are also committed to working with the MTRCB to ensure that “It’s Showtime” can continue to bring joy and entertainment to our noontime viewers.
We are truly grateful to the Madlang People for their unwavering love and support for “It’s Showtime.”
READ: ABS-CBN's official statement regarding MTRCB’s 12-day suspension on the airing of “It’s Showtime.” pic.twitter.com/3kRrgJjGuf
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has suspended the popular noontime show “It’s Showtime” for 12 airing days following complaints against the show. The suspension was issued on Monday, September 4, 2023, and is effective immediately.
The suspension came after viewers lodged multiple complaints against the show’s July 25, 2023 episode, which allegedly featured indecent acts of romantic partners and hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez during one of its segments, “Isip Bata”. Perez smeared cake icing on his finger and licked it off. He then shared it with his partner, Ganda, who scooped some of the icing off Perez’s finger and ate it. The act was a violation of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1986 (MTRCB Charter).
“In accordance with the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1986 (MTRCB Charter), the respondents may file one Motion for Reconsideration (MR) within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the decision. Should the Board’s Decision be adverse to the respondent’s MR, they may appeal to the Office of the President within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the decision on the MR,” the MTRCB’s latest statement said.
The MTRCB has also noted “additional warnings” on the use of “inappropriate language” in previous episodes of the show 4. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from fans of the show, with some calling it unfair and others supporting the MTRCB’s decision 52.
The suspension of “It’s Showtime” has been met with mixed reactions from viewers. Some viewers have expressed support for the MTRCB’s decision, while others have criticized it as being too harsh.
