ENTERTAINMENT | November 14, 2018
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Starting November 17, 2018, ABS-CBN Corporation's online video
streaming service will now be known as iWant and comes with a bevy of original
shows and movies that are sure to delight Filipino binge-watchers on their
computers and mobile devices and there are a handful of reasons why these
compelling titles are a must-watch. With that in mind, here are some of what
you need to watch on the bigger and better iWant.
1. Glorious
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It is obvious that this original movie from Dreamscape Digital is on
tosee of the list considering that it continues to become the new talk of the
town after gaining ten million online views and counting for its official
trailer. Starring Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca, the film is a typically
romantic May-December affair between Glory (Aquino) and Niko (Labrusca) and the
challenges they need to overcome in their relationship.
2. Spirits Reawaken
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A reboot of the iconic 2004 TV show Spirits which was directed by Chito
S. Roño, the reboot follows the adventures of six teenagers with extraordinary
powers who are tasked to protect and save the world from the threat of an alien
invasion. Directed by Topel Lee, the series is headlined by some of the finest
breakout young stars in today's generation including Grae Fernandez, Kira
Balinger, Jairus Aquino, Bugoy Cariño, Patrick Quiroz and Chantal Videla.
3. Alamat Ng Ano
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This ten-episode anthology series tackles about the origin of the things
we love in a funny and absurd way as told by a talky village patrolman (played by
Jobert Austria) and his trusty sidekick (played by Nonong Ballinan). Every
story will be headlined by the likes of Maymay Entrata, Kisses Delavin, Donny
Pangilinan, and Melai Cantiveros among other stars.
4. I Know Right (IKR?)
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Join MOR 101.9 DJ Jhai Ho, ABS-CBN entertainment reporter MJ Felipe and
television headwriter and online sweetheart Darla Saurer as they tackle the
hottest issues in local showbiz. New episodes are available every Friday.
5. Camp Star Hunt
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Pinoy Big Brother Otso has already commenced and one of the biggest
surprises for the latest edition of the Philippine TV phenomenon is the journey
of the aspiring Star Dreamers who have failed their chances to become an official
PBB housemate as they need to prove themselves that they deserve to be inside
the infamous Big Brother House. Follow their journey everyday and find out more
about this exciting surprise.
Aside from the aforementioned above, iWant's new lineup of original
content will also include the horrifying film "Ma" starring Kyle
Espiritu and Glydel Mercado, "Laureen On A Budget" hosted by style
blogger Laureen Uy, and more to come in the coming months. These new and
engaging shows and films will join the service's extensive library which also
includes currently airing Kapamilya series, Asian dramas, movies, live sporting
events and more which can be accessed for free.
New subscribers can download and install the new iWant app on their
mobile devices for free from Google Play and iOS App Store or visit iwant.ph and sign up. Meanwhile, current
users may need to update their iWant mobile app in order to enjoy new content
that are slated to become available for their binge-watching pleasure. For more
updates on the new iWant, follow the service on its official social media
accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube).
