DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan /Culture & Society

"Spider-Man" Trilogy Available on MyVideo, "Sunshine Girls" Also Streaming

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Taiwan's MyVideo streaming platform is offering a "Spider-Man Universe" collection featuring films with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland.
  • The highly successful Taiwanese film "Sunshine Girls" will also be available on the platform starting August 20.
  • The platform's August lineup includes animated films, DC superhero movies, and horror titles, catering to diverse viewer preferences.

Taiwanese streaming service MyVideo is capitalizing on the popularity of the latest "Spider-Man: No Way Home" by offering a comprehensive "Spider-Man Universe" collection. The curated list features classic films starring all three cinematic Spider-Men: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. The inclusion of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has already propelled it to the second spot on MyVideo's movie charts, reigniting discussions about the iconic three-way team-up scene.

A film with a box office of 770 million NT dollars is definitely not just luck!

โ€” Miao Ke-liThe actress reflected on the success of "Sunshine Girls" during an interview with MyVideo.

Beyond the web-slinging adventures, MyVideo's August lineup boasts the critically acclaimed and highest-grossing Taiwanese film of all time, "Sunshine Girls." Set to premiere on August 20, this tear-jerking movie achieved a remarkable box office success of NT$775 million. The film's stars, Miao Ke-li, Sun Shu-mei, and An Xin-ya, shared in an exclusive MyVideo interview that the story's universal appeal lies in its ability to resonate with viewers' personal experiences.

Miao Ke-li emphasized that the film's success was far from accidental, attributing it to the way audiences found reflections of their own regrets, missed opportunities, and courage within the characters. An Xin-ya highlighted the film's empowering message that ordinary people can change each other's lives, while Sun Shu-mei described the movie as an "emotional detox" that leaves viewers feeling reset after a good cry.

The greatest strength of "Sunshine Girls" is that it makes everyone believe that a group of ordinary people can change each other's lives.

โ€” An Xin-yaAn Xin-ya shared her thoughts on the film's impact during the MyVideo interview.

The actresses also offered viewing recommendations for "Sunshine Girls." Miao Ke-li urged audiences to appreciate the characters' evolution from beginning to end, not just the emotional climaxes. An Xin-ya suggested utilizing streaming platform features like pause and rewind to catch unspoken emotions conveyed through subtle glances and interactions. Sun Shu-mei, however, recommended watching the film in one sitting to fully absorb the escalating emotions, advising viewers to revisit favorite moments later.

Many viewers said they felt completely reset after crying.

โ€” Sun Shu-meiSun Shu-mei described the emotional impact of "Sunshine Girls" in her MyVideo interview.

In addition to the "Spider-Man" and "Sunshine Girls" features, MyVideo's August offerings include the "Minions & Monsters" and "Supergirl" advance screenings, along with horror titles like "Carriage of Ghosts" and "The Burned-Out Motel." The platform is also adding the rebooted comedy "Scary Movie" (2026), ensuring a diverse range of content for all types of film enthusiasts.

I believe there will be a vibration that belongs to you.

โ€” Miao Ke-liMiao Ke-li encouraged viewers to connect with the film's emotional journey.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.