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Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial docu films to stream on Discovery+

May 13, 2022 | 3:44pm

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial docu films to stream onÂ Discovery+

US actress Amber Heard (L) testifies as US actor Johnny Depp looks on during a defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022. Actor Johnny Depp is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”

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MANILA, Philippines — Entertainment streaming app discovery+ gives Filipinos a good deal this month with a seven-day free trial available until May 31, 2022, plus new documentary and series titles.

With its new shows to watch this May ranging trom a high-profile case, a unique dating show to a gripping documentary thriller, there’s something for everyone to binge-watch:

'Johnny vs Amber' (May 9)

Two-part documentary series with explosive evidence, intimate personal archive and in-depth interviews from both legal teams. "Johnny vs. Amber" explores the UK High Court libel case and the important and complex issue of domestic abuse.

'Love in the Jungle' (May 8)

Is the key to finding true love mating like animals, rather than dating like humans? In a ground-breaking new series that pushes the dating scene into the world of nature, fourteen unlucky-in-love singles are ready to test that theory as they participate in mating rituals pulled straight from the animal kingdom –– and do so with little to no verbal communication. For these singles, it’s the chance to unleash their inner animals and hone their natural instincts in the ultimate pursuit of true love.

'Ghost Adventures: House Calls' (May 19)

Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley respond to urgent calls for help from desperate homeowners whose lives have been thrust into turmoil from unexplained activity inside their homes. After hearing each family’s haunted account, Bagans sends the crew on a personal house call to get to the bottom of their paranormal emergency. Conducting a thorough investigation, Bagans shares the team’s findings with each homeowner, offering them much-needed advice and resolution.

'Man Without A Heart'

A gripping and disturbing documentary thriller, "Man Without a Heart" immerses viewers in one of the most enigmatic unsolved cases of the last decade, taking them on a journey through Sweden, Spain and England to explore the death of a Spanish man disguised as an impossible suicide. It’s the story of a family willing to fight for the truth no matter its consequences and a puzzle of characters who unravel a mysterious story full of surprises. Now available to stream.

'Whitney Houston: As I Am' (May 8)

Whitney Houston possessed a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was commonly referred to as "The Voice" in reference to her exceptional vocal talent. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime. Her voice opened doors all over the world for every female artist who came after her.

Her untimely death sent shockwaves around the world. No one could quite believe that America’s sweetheart was gone. She started out as a perfect pop princess and matured into a true soul diva. Whitney’s life was complicated and it ended tragically, but her musical legacy is so much more.

'Unidentified with Demi Lovato'

An unscripted series that follows Lovato, her skeptical best friend Matthew and her sister Dallas, as they search for the truth about the UFO phenomena.

"Unidentified with Demi Lovato" will investigate recent eyewitness encounters, uncover secret government reports and conduct tests at known UFO hot spots. Now available to stream.

Download and subscribe to discovery+, available across multiple platforms including connected TVs, web, mobile, and tablets. For the latest updates and promos, follow discovery+ on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. After the seven-day free trial, the app is available at P129 per month.