Jessy Mendiola, Xian Lim enjoy biggest outdoor cinema in PH

Sheila Paul, Jeff Remegio, HOOQ Philippines ambassador Xian Lim, Country Manager of HOOQ Philippines Jane Walker, Globe CEO Ernest Cu and HOOD PH ambassadress Jessy Mendiola during the first “HOOQ Hangouts” event at BGC Amphitheater. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Entertainment celebrities Jessy Mendiola and Xian Lim lit up with their presence what is touted the biggest outdoor cinema in the country, “HOOQ Hangouts”.

Shown was the Philippine premiere of DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow”. It was a marathon viewing that started early Saturday evening and lasted near midnight, July 30, at the Globe Iconic Store or the Bonifacio Global City amphitheater. There were overflowing heathy food, drinks and of course, seemingly unlimited popcorn supply.

“HOOQ Hangouts” was made possible by HOOQ, Asia’s first and largest video-on-demand service, in partnership with Globe Live, the telco’s new original productions arm.

It was announced that Hollywood TV hit, DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow,” will also be available exclusively on HOOQ.

“HOOQ Hangouts” was also held in cooperation with Samsung, which turned the BGC Amphitheater into a free outdoor cinema venue with massive LED screens, beanbags, blankets and cushions to fully enjoy the show.

“’HOOQ Hangouts’ aims to build a stronger HOOQ community by bringing them together so they can watch the best movies and hottest TV releases.  This is the first of its kind for any video-on-demand service in the country.  And thanks to Globe Live, we are very excited to announce that ‘HOOQ Hangouts’ will now be a regular monthly event’, says Jane Cruz-Walker, Country Manager of HOOQ Philippines.

“Events like HOOQ Hangouts achieve the intent of Globe Live to produce quality on-ground events to create more meaningful engagements with our customers. Together with HOOQ, we are able to give everyone access to an extensive library of the best TV and movie titles making the Filipino digital lifestyle experience more wonderful,” says Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Dan Horan.

It was also announced that participants of the monthly “HOOQ Hangouts” can also enjoy on-ground entertainment, munch on free popcorn and check out on-ground activities and win raffle prizes.

Meet Rip Hunter, other heroes

DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow” is a spin-off from equally successful TV series “Arrow”and “The Flash,” and further expands the “Arrowverse.”

Having seen the future, rogue time master Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a group of heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only puts the planet at stake, but all of time itself.

For this seemingly impossible mission Rip brings together a ragtag team of divergent talents, which includes Sara Lance (White Canary), Jefferson Jax Jackson, Dr. Martin Stein (FireStorm), Ray Palmer (Atom), Hawkgirl, Captain Cold and Heat Wave.

DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow” completes HOOQ’s catalogue of DC shows which includes “The Flash”, “Arrow”, “Gotham” and “Supergirl (also a HOOQ exclusive).  It was announced that all the latest seasons of these DC shows are also now available on HOOQ.

Participants at “Hooq Hangouts” enjoy a marathon screening of DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow”. Photo by TOTEL V. DE JESUS

Meet ‘Lucifer’

Also debuting this month is “Lucifer,” a fantasy police procedural comedy-drama series.

The story revolves around Lord of Hell or Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), who abandons his throne to retire in Los Angeles, where he owns Lux, an upscale nightclub.

The charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome Lucifer is enjoying his retirement, indulging in wine, women and song until a former “client” is brutally murdered outside Lux.

“Lucifer” becomes involved with the LAPD when he takes it upon himself to assist Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) in finding the one responsible so that he can “punish them”.  “Lucifer” is now available exclusively on HOOQ.

It was also announced that HOOQ subscribers can also check out other binge-worthy TV shows on HOOQ such as “Damages”, “Selfie”, “Community”, “The Big C”, “Lost Girl” and “Two and a Half Men” which recently premiered on the service.

Meanwhile, movie franchise fans will also be very delighted with the complete series from “The Lord of The Rings”, “The Matrix” and “Harry Potter”, now all available on HOOQ.

HOOQ is Asia’s largest video-on-demand service hosting over 10,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming or download.  Globe customers can get free access to HOOQ with selected GoSURF mobile data plans and as well as Broadband Plan 1299 and up.

Visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial.