MANILA, Philippines–With social distancing measures in place and everyone encouraged to stay home this season, it’s easy to feel bored when every day feels seemingly similar and mundane. With the month of May around the corner, keep an eye out for more amazing blockbusters, movie marathons, and series across HBO GO, HBO, Warner TV, Cartoon Network!
New Movies Series and Movie Marathons on HBO GO, HBO and Warner TV in May
Get your movie madness to fix this May every Saturday at 9 pm on HBO GO and HBO. Always wondered what your pet was up to whenever you left for work each day? Uncover this cute mystery with the animation film The Secret Life of Pets 2, premiering 2 May. For fans of science-fiction, don’t miss the epic kaiju battle of monstrous proportions between the king of monsters, Godzilla, and his enemies when Godzilla: King of the Monsters premieres on 9 May. Looking for more spontaneous action? The dynamic Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw are back, faster and more furious, in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, premiering 23 May.
For something closer to home, join a group of happy-go-lucky construction workers as they daydream about striking it rich and committing outrageous get-rich-quick schemes in the HBO Asia Original drama series, Workers 《做工的人》, premiering 10 May, Sunday at 9 pm on HBO GO with two back-to-back episodes followed by one new episode at the same time weekly.
The final season premieres the same day as the U.S. on 1 May, Fridays at 9 pm on Warner TV. Fans of The Matrix Trilogy can also rejoice with the exciting Matrix Trilogy Marathon beginning on 2 May, every Saturday at 9 pm on Warner TV. For all things, Keanu and Keanu-related, celebrate Keanu Reeves Day with us on 21 May, Thursday from 6.50 pm with non-stop movies starring Keanu Reeves such as Constantine. Closer to the heart, we often forget to celebrate the many supportive ladies in our lives. The ‘Women of Wonder’ campaign continues every Sunday at 9 pm on Warner TV with unstoppable women in these May movies including The Losers, Pacific Rim, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
New Episodes of Kids Series on Cartoon Network
Catch more wholesome fun as you journey with the eponymous characters of Apple and Onion. Brand-new episodes air every weekend at 10 am, starting from 16 May on Cartoon Network. ThunderCats Roar!, premiering on 23 May, Weekends at 1 pm on Cartoon Network, invites viewers alongside the ThunderCats as they face off multiple villains who attempt to hinder their fresh start on Third Earth. New misadventures await in the Unikingdom with our favourite cat-unicorn hybrid in Unikitty! on the weekends at 11.30 am from 30 May on Cartoon Network.
Blindspot Season 5
Premieres same day as the U.S. on 1 May, Fridays at 9PM on Warner TV
Their time has come. The fifth and final season begins in the aftermath of the explosion that left Jane Doe watching as a drone strikes the safe house holding the rest of the team. Now, the question to be answered is who made it out alive and whether the team – including Kurt Weller, Edgar Reade, Tasha Zapata and Patterson – will ever be able to clear their names in the wake of Madeline Burke’s rise to power. Stars Jaime Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Ennis Esmer.
Betty
Premieres 2 May, Saturday at 11am on HBO GO
A diverse group of young women navigate their lives through the male-dominated world of skateboarding in New York City. This brand-new six-episode half-hour HBO Original series is based on Crystal Moselle’s critically acclaimed feature “Skate Kitchen”. Stars Rachelle Vinberg, Dede Lovelace, Nina Moran, Moonbear, Ajani Russell.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Premieres 2 May, Saturday at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster animated comedy, The Secret Life of Pets, the sequel tells the story about the lives pets lead behind closed doors after their human counterparts leave their homes each day. Directed by Chris Renaud, featuring voices by Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Hale, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell.
Godzilla: King of The Monsters
Premieres 9 May, Saturday, at 9pm on HBO GO and HBO
The story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters as the mighty Godzilla battles with Mothra against Rodan and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species – initially thought to be mere myths – rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance. Stars Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobbie Brown, Ken Watanabe.
Workers
Premieres 10 May, Sunday at 9pm on HBO GO
Follow a group of construction workers who daydream about being rich and resort to countless outrageous get-rich-quick schemes only to make fools out of themselves. Despite these setbacks, the happy-go-lucky workers continue to be optimistic. Nothing will stop their pursuit of being rich beyond their wildest dreams! Filmed in a real construction site in Taiwan, Workers stars a stellar cast, including Christopher Lee, Alex Ko, Yu An-Shun, Miao Ke-Li, Hsueh Shih-Ling, Peggy Tseng, Summer Meng, Tseng Chin-hua, Queenie Fang, Chloe Xiang, Penny Lin.
I Know This Much Is True
Premieres 11 May, Monday, at 9am on HBO and HBO GO
Based on the 1998 bestselling novel by Wally Lamb, this limited HBO Original series follows the parallel lives of identical twin brothers. A family saga, it tells a story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th-century America. Executive produced by Ruffalo alongside writer and director Derek Cianfrance. Ben Browning, Glen Basner, Wally Lamb, Gregg Fienberg and Anya co-star.
Apple and Onion
Premieres 16 May, Weekends, at 10am on Cartoon Network
Having decided to leave their hometowns to experience big city living, they find it unfamiliar and confusing. But with unstoppable enthusiasm, Apple and Onion discover their own unique path through the journey called life. In these brand-new episodes, Apple and Onion conquer their obsessions with sausages and video games, while also trying to get Falafel out of jail.
ThunderCats Roar!
Premieres 23 May, Weekends, at 1pm on Cartoon Network
Lion-O and the ThunderCats barely escaped the sudden destruction of their home world, Thundera, and have crash landed on the mysterious and exotic planet called Third Earth. The newly appointed Lord of the ThunderCats, Lion-O, attempts to lead the team as they make Third Earth their new home. A bizarre host of creatures and villains stand in their way, and the ThunderCats have to stop the evil threatening to reign over the planet and their new home.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
Premieres 23 May, Saturday at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
For years, hulking lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw have traded smack talk and body blows. But when a cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever, Hobbs and Shaw must partner up to bring down the only guy who might be more dangerous than themselves. Stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby and Idris Alba.
UniKitty!
Premieres 30 May, Weekends, at 11.30am on Cartoon Network
Transporting viewers to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out, this animated series follows Unikitty, the beloved character from The LEGO® Movie. In these new episodes, Unikitty’s brother, Puppycorn is having trouble falling asleep, so Dr. Fox uses an invention to bring classic bedtime stories to life. The gang tries to spend a relaxing day at the beach, but the day becomes an underwater adventure when they find a mysterious message in a bottle.
Channel numbers for your reference:
- HBO – SkyCable: 54 (SD), 168 (HD), Cignal: 53 (SD), 210 (HD)
- Warner TV – SkyCable: 34 (SD), 197 (HD), Cignal: 235 (HD)
- Cartoon Network – SkyCable: 43 (Digital), 178 (HD) , Cignal: 74 (SD), 220 (HD)
Watch entire first seasons of select iconic HBO Originals and HBO Asia Originals for free from now till 15 May on HBO GO. No registration or subscription is required. Download the HBO GO app now at App Store or Play Store and get a 7-day free trial.
