There is no doubt that the Korean wave or hallyu is one of Korea’s biggest exports. These days, KDrama is very much an important part of Filipino pop culture. Before the current wave of popular Korean dramas, there were the classics such as Autumn in my Heart, Jewel in the Palace, Winter Sonata, Dong Yi, Queen Seon Deok and Full House. These dramas, which helped pave the way for the Korean wave, can be streamed in their Tagalized versions on HOOQ, including Full House which will premiere on HOOQ on September 20. Autumn in my Heart and Winter Sonata are ... Continue Reading...
5 pilot episodes of Asian films shown on Hooq
The HOOQ Filmmakers Guild is a competition like no other. Starting last March, five competing screenplays selected from participating Asian countries were shown on HOOQ as pilot episodes and the best one will be commissioned into a full series on the platform. The 5 pilot shows are: Bhak (India),Haunt Me (Singapore), How To Be A Good Girl (Singapore), Aliansi (Indonesia) and Heaven and Hell (Indonesia). The 5 were selected from over 500 submissions received by HOOQ, over a 2-month period, from all over South East Asia.They comprise a mix of genres, from sci-fi ... Continue Reading...
The Oath on Hooq tackles gang culture and police corruption
Video on demand service HOOQ presents its first Hollywood original series with The Oath, a riveting crime drama set in Los Angeles, California. The show sheds light on corruption and “police gang” culture. It examines secret societies within the police where only a select few make the cut but, once inside, members will do what they must to protect each other from enemies not only on the outside but also from within. The Oath stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Cory Hardrict(“American Sniper”, “Gran Torino”), Katrina Law (“Training Day”), Arlen Escarpeta (“The ... Continue Reading...
Watch Marvel’s Runaways in Hooq!
Marvel fans have a treat waiting for them every week whenever they tune in to HOOQ because the newest exclusive offering Marvel’s Runaways is showing every week starting November 21, same day as the US telecast. The series, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, follows the story of six teenagers who unite against a common enemy: their parents, who reveal themselves to be super-villains in a sinister group called the Church of Gibborim. Running away from their respective homes, the teenagers decide to work together to right the wrongs of ... Continue Reading...
Mano Po 7 & getting my Pinoy movie fix with HOOQ Hangouts
If you ask me what am lovin' about Manila right now, it's the whole idea of being able to watch a full-screen movie outdoors while eating popcorn and plopped on pillows. All these amidst the beautiful surroundings of Bonifacio High Street Central Square in BGC. You may now be curious: how is this possible? Our insider tip is you just sign up for membership to the video on demand service HOOQ at www.hooq.com and you will be invited to the outdoor cinema events we have been enjoying lately. The latest we've watched as part of HOOQ Hangouts is Mano Po 7: Chinoy ... Continue Reading...
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