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Apple TV+ series’ Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters and Neuromancer, and a feature from Tokyo Vice director Josef Kubota Wladyka are among the latest projects to be granted funding from Japan’s location production incentive programme.

The second season of action-adventure series Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters will qualify for the incentive as it is set to film on location in Japan for several days in November. The series, based around Japanese icon Godzilla, is largely shooting in Australia, having relocated from Canada’s British Colombia where season one was primarily filmed.

Japan’s Toho Co. licensed the rights to Legendary Entertainment...

Ramping up the glitz and glamour from last year’s launch shindig, The Hollywood Reporter Japan turned on the style once more for its Trailblazer Award Gala Party, held Wednesday night at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo’s Ginza district.

Held during the Tokyo International Film Festival, this year’s THR Japan gala event was an even hotter ticket than in 2023, with a veritable who’s who of Japan’s film industry, as well as sprinkling of sports legends and local celebs, who all graced the red carpet to join the celebrations to honor Shogun star Tadanobu Asano, the first Japanese recipient of THR’s Trailblazer Award.

The Trailblazer Award is given to artists whose work and careers illuminate stories and characters who have been traditionally marginalized in Hollywood. Since his debut on Japanese television as a 16-year-old, Asano’s career has taken him from Hirokazu Koreeda’s Maborosi to...

If the 2025 Golden Globes TV nominations were announced today, what would Gold Derby predict as the nominees and winners? Our predictions center officially opened on September 3, 2024 and already more than 1,300 people have made their television forecasts in the 11 categories for series (drama/comedy/limited) and acting (lead/supporting). So who’s out front to claim these golden trophies, according to the Gold Derby’s Golden Globe TV predictions 2025?

Below, see a snapshot in time of our racetrack odds for the 82nd annual ceremony, updated on October 30, 2024. How many of this year’s Golden Globe trophies will go to contenders who just prevailed at the 2024 Emmy Awards? As a reminder, Emmy’s trio of series champs were “Shōgun” for drama, “Hacks” for comedy, and “Baby Reindeer” for limited, and now all three are also predicted to triumph at the Glboes.

See Make your Golden Globe predictions right now — it’s fun and easy!

The verdict is in on the CBS reboot of “Matlock.” The Tiffany network renewed the legal drama for a second season after only two episodes aired.

In making the announcement, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said, “This reconceived ‘Matlock’ was devised by Jennie Snyder Urman with a brilliant surprise plot twist, and we knew we had something very special the moment we saw the first episode brought to life by the incredibly talented Kathy Bates. The audience reception and critical acclaim for it has been overwhelming. We can’t wait to get started on a second season.”

Bates plays a society matron, Madeline Kingston, who masquerades as Madeline “Matty” Matlock to wangle a job at the law firm that she holds responsible for her daughter’s death from opioid addiction. This dual role is a meaty one for the Oscar winner and seems certain to bring her plenty more awards hardware.

Is “Shōgun” about to pull a “Succession” at the 2025 Golden Globes?

Currently at Gold Derby, the FX historical epic leads three top categories in our Golden Globe predictions: Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor for Hiroyuki Sanada, and Best Drama Actress for Anna Sawai. If it also manages to pull off a fourth victory in a supporting race, it would match “Succession’s” total of four from last year.

For its final season, HBO’s family drama won the series prize at the Golden Globes and it also took home trophies for lead actors Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, plus supporting player Matthew Macfadyen.

If “Shōgun” rides off with only the three top categories for series, lead actor, and lead actress, it would still be in good company indeed, as only a handful of dramas have done so. Besides “Succession” in 2023, “The Crown” most recently accomplished this feat in 2020. Before that,...

Justin Marks is staying in business with FX, with the “Shogun” co-creator signing a new TV overall deal with FX Productions.

Under the deal, Marks will develop new projects for FX, including the potential new seasons of “Shogun” reported to be in the works back in May. Marks is developing those new seasons with his fellow co-creator and wife, Rachel Kondo.

“It is an honor to have Justin as part of the FX family,” said Gina Balian, president of FX Entertainment. “He is a gifted storyteller who is tireless in his commitment to doing the best possible work. His dedication is in every frame of ‘Shōgun’ and we are delighted to be continuing our relationship with him as we forge new stories to share with the world.”

“Shogun” is based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell. The series proved to be a hit with audiences and...

Justin Marks has struck a new overall deal with FX that will see the “Shōgun” creator develop new content for the network, as well as two additional seasons of the Emmy Award-winning drama with co-creator and wife Rachel Kondo.

The series broke the record for most Emmy wins in a single season with a total of 18, including Outstanding Drama. It was also the first foreign language series – and FX’s first – to win for best drama series. Other wins for the show included lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai — the first Japanese actor and actress of Asian descent to win in their respective categories.

“It is an honor to have Justin as part of the FX family,” FX Entertainment president Gina Balian said in a statement. “He is a gifted storyteller who is tireless in his commitment to doing the best possible work. His dedication is in every frame...

Fresh off of Shogun‘s phenomenal sweep at the Emmys, Co-Creator Justin Marks has signed a new overall deal with FX Productions.

Under the agreement, Marks will develop new content for FX as well as a potential two additional seasons of Shogun with co-creator Rachel Kondo.

“It is an honor to have Justin as part of the FX family,” said FX Entertainment President Gina Balia in a statement. “He is a gifted storyteller who is tireless in his commitment to doing the best possible work. His dedication is in every frame of Shogun and we are delighted to be continuing our relationship with him as we forge new stories to share with the world.”

“It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to spend the last five years at FX,” added Marks in a statement. “From the production team to the brilliant marketing and publicity apparatus, I...

FX is extending its relationship with one of the creators of its Emmy record-breaking series Shōgun.

Justin Marks, who co-created the series with Rachel Kondo, has signed a new overall deal with FX Productions, where he’s been based for the past five years. Under the new deal, Marks will develop new material for FX in addition to working on two potential additional seasons of Shōgun with Kondo.

“It is an honor to have Justin as part of the FX family,” said FX Entertainment president Gina Balian. “He is a gifted storyteller who is tireless in his commitment to doing the best possible work. His dedication is in every frame of Shōgun, and we are delighted to be continuing our relationship with him as we forge new stories to share with the world.”

Shōgun won a record-breaking 18 Emmys — the most for any series in a single year — in September, including awards for best drama series,...

Exclusive: It’s hard not to start at the end when talking to Soo Hugh as Season 2 of her drama series Pachinko draws to a close. The Apple TV+ show follows a Korean family across four generations and takes in both historical events and family drama as the resolute Sunja moves from her home country to Japan. The denouement of the latest season is both satisfying and leaves the audience wanting more. There is still, it feels, some story to be told.

Hugh and her writing team moved beyond the 500 or so pages of the eponymous Min Jin Lee bestseller upon which the series is based for parts of Season 2 — notably within the strand set in late-1980s Japan. Going deeper into the Pachinko story is already top of mind. “Apple has been really generous and supportive and they’ve encouraged us to start thinking about it,” says Hugh. “The...

Monica Beletsky, the creator, executive producer and showrunner on “Manhunt,” has signed with management and production company 42.

“Manhunt,” which starred Emmy-winner Tobias Menzies and Anthony Boyle, premiered this year on Apple TV+. Beletsky also served as a writer and producer on the third season of FX’s “Fargo,” starring Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The season received 16 Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations, and earned Beletsky a shared Emmy nomination for Outstanding Limited Series, alongside Writers’ Guild Award and PGA Award nods. She was the only female writer and producer nominated in the Outstanding Limited Series category that year.

In addition, Beletsky’s credits include NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood,” as well as HBO’s “The Leftovers.” From 2019 to 2022, Beletsky was on an overall deal at Apple TV+, and she has previously developed features for HBO Films, Tristar/Sony and Amazon, in addition to...

If the exquisite longing of Sunja (Minha Kim) and Hansu (Lee Min-ho) in “Pachinko” Season 2 are any guide, then anything can be a breakup track if it tries hard enough.

Kidding aside, one of the great pleasures of “Pachinko” is the extremely cinematic ways the show finds to propel the characters’ love for each other across time. That sense of a sustained feeling reaching across the generations is often visual, with slow dissolves across storylines that creator Soo Hugh likens to a pentimento — the art term for when the viewer can see discarded changes that hide underneath the surface of a painting.

Behind every choice that Solomon (Jin Ha) makes in 1989, or every anxiety that Sunja swallows up in post-war Japan, there’s context ahead of or behind them; and for a moment, hanging between beautiful compositions, the editing of “Pachinko” lets us see those layers. But particularly in Season...

Kathy Bates shocked her fans when she, after years of struggle, was finally successful in losing 100 pounds. The Oscar-winning actress who has graced the small and big screens for six decades went through an arduous weight-loss process despite her health complications. Sadly, Bates has been subjected to intense hate by online fans who accused her of using Ozempic for weight loss.

Kathy Bates in Titanic | Credits: Paramount Pictures

For years, Kathy Bates went through numerous health problems including two battles with cancer. Despite everything, the Misery actress never looked affected and continued doing wonders in her career. It can be undoubtedly said that some tidbits about her weight loss journey are bound to put her trollers in shame.

Kathy Bates shared hard-hitting facts about her weight loss Kathy Bates in Misery | Credits: Castle Rock Entertainment

Kathy Bates has been a cancer survivor twice after being diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer.

Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for the Pachinko Season 2 finale.

With all eight episodes of Pachinko Season 2 now streaming, the ambitious Apple TV+ production has put another sweeping season of the family saga under its belt.

Stakes were raised as the story focused on the coming of age of the second generation of Sunja’s (Minha Kim and Youn Yuh-jung) family and the impact of World War II. Noa (Tae Ju Kang) takes his life into his own hands after learning a secret that has threatened his identity since his birth. Creator Soo Hugh and executive producers Blue Marble Pictures CEO Theresa Kang and Media Res CEO Michael Ellenberg are eagerly looking ahead to a third and final season to wrap up the story.

“What we always said was that we’d love to get to a point in the show where the past and present met, collided,” Hugh...

Chelsea Handler is hosting again!

The 49-year-old comedian will host the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards which will broadcast live on E! on January 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. Et.

The show will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Before the ceremony, E! will host a special one-hour red carpet pre-show.

Chelsea is hosting the ceremony, honoring achievements across film, television and streaming, for the third consecutive year, which will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Keep reading to find out more…

“We’re thrilled to be working with E! to present our landmark 30th annual Critics Choice Awards,” said Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association. “With the incredible Chelsea Handler returning as our host, we know this special 30th anniversary show is going to be our biggest and best show yet, and we couldn’t be more excited to be airing the show live on E!

So many stars stepped out to attend the 2024 Time100 Next Gala at Chelsea Piers on Wednesday night (October 9) in New York City!

The annual event honors emerging stars across various industries, including entertainment. This year’s honorees included the likes of Sabrina Carpenter.

We pulled together photos of some of the biggest stars on the red carpet. That way you could see who was there and what they were wearing for the special event.

Keep reading to find out more…

Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone who attended the event…

Sabrina Carpenter

Kaia Gerber

Fyi: Kaia is wearing Ferragamo SS25 Rtw and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Nicola Coughlan

Renee Rapp

Fyi: Renee is wearing Willy Chavarria FW24 Rtw and Eéra jewelry.

Victoria Monet

Fyi: Victoria is wearing Jimmy Choo shoes.

Andy and Britainy Beshear

Adam Met

Alice Oseman

Kat Graham

Laufey

Ashley Park

Fyi: Ashley is wearing Elie Saab PF24 and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Prey star Amber Midthunder is set to face-off against a very different - and much bigger - kind of Predator in her next project.

According to Variety, the Legion alum has joined the cast of the second season of Apple TV+ MonsterVerse spin-off series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, in a heavily recurring role. Midthunder will play a character named as Isabel, who is described as “an intelligent and powerful businesswoman.”

Season 1 stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski are expected to return. Whether we will see Kurt and Wyatt Russell (they played the same character across two different timelines) after the events of the season 1 finale remains to be seen.

Legacy of Monsters is set after 2014's Godzilla reboot, as San Francisco struggles to rebuild in the wake of the Titan's epic battle against the MUTOs. The story "focuses on Cate,...

We have our first new cast addition for the highly anticipated Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and it's none other than Amber Midthunder, who many may recognize from her starring role as Naru in the sci-fi film Prey.

According to Variety, she joins the season 2 cast of the Apple TV+ series, playing a character named Isabel. Isabel is described as an "intelligent and powerful businesswoman." Her role in the second season is said to be a "heavily" recurring role. Unfortunately, that's all that was revealed about her character so far. As more information comes out, we'll be sure to share everything we find.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a popular monster series created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction. It's produced by Legendary Television and is part of the Monsterverse franchise. The Monsterverse is a cinematic universe that includes films like Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters...

The first season of Legendary’s MonsterVerse TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ran on Apple TV+ from November into January (you can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here), and now the showrunners are moving ahead on a season 2 that’s aiming to be bigger and better. Today, the first bit of major news about the new season has dropped online, as Variety has revealed that Amber Midthunder of the Predator movie Prey has been cast in a heavily recurring role! Midthunder will be playing a character named Isabel, who is described as being “an intelligent and powerful businesswoman.”

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest chapter in Legendary Entertainment’s MonsterVerse series, which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and the Netflix animated series Skull Island.

Amber Midthunder, whose TV credits include Roswell, New Mexico, Legion and Hulu’s acclaimed Predator prequel movie Prey, has boarded the cast of Apple TV+’s Godzilla-Kong series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

As reported by sister site Variety, Midthunder will fill the Season 2 role of Isabel, an intelligent and powerful businesswoman.

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Amber Midthunder has joined Season 2 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” at Apple TV+ in a heavily recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.

The cast of Season 1 of the series included Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell as well as Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, John Goodman, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.

Midthunder will appear as Isabel, described as “an intelligent and powerful businesswoman.”

Midthunder is best known for her starring role in the “Predator” film “Prey.” Released in 2022, “Prey” was the fifth film in the “Predator” franchise and earned strong reviews from critics upon its release. She was named one of Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch that same year. Her other film credits include “The Ice Road,” “Rez Ball,” and the upcoming features “Novocaine” and “Opus.” In television, she previously starred in “Legion” at FX, “Roswell, New Mexico” at The CW, and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” at Netflix.

“Pachinko” on Apple TV+ has returned with episode 7 of its second season. Previously, it showed old Sunja’s growing friendship with Kato-san. Mozasu looked into Kato-san’s past, concerned about his mother’s well-being. Solomon learned a shocking truth about Naomi that shook the foundation of their relationship. Back in the 1950s, Noa secured a place at Waseda University but refused to study, fearing the financial burden on his family. Later, Sunja convinced him to pursue his further education. Now, “Pachinko” (season 2) episode 7 follows Noa preparing to leave for his education in Tokyo. Hansu receives a shocking update about his daughter’s wedding. Chang-ho contemplates his life choices.

Spoilers Ahead

Pachinko (Season 2) Episode 7 ‘Chapter Fifteen’ Recap:

In 1951, Noa (Kang Tae Joo) secured a place at Tokyo’s Waseda University to pursue further education. It brought joy to Sunja’s (Minha Kim) family, who had been through a lot. We see...

Shōgun has been making waves in the TV sphere ever since its release, the historical drama series was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. Based on the 1975 novel of the same name, by James Clavell, the show boasts a remarkable cast and performance.

Anna Sawai in Pachinko | Credits: Apple TV+

Hiroyuki Sanada has been receiving his due credit after being in the industry for so long, but it was another co-star who stole the show at the Emmys. Anna Sawai, who starred as the elegant Toda Mariko in the show, was awarded an Emmy for the Best Actress in the Drama Series category. The actress was so moved that she burst into tears, even before her name was announced. Her emotional reaction to the win only strengthened fan’s support for her.

A burst of emotions: What the win meant for her

The Japanese actress, Anna Sawai got her...

Celebrities are more or less pillars of society, and everything they do happens in the public eye. It isn’t easy to maintain a perfect reputation or be the example everybody expects Hollywood stars or public figures to be. And above it all, it’s the criticism celebrities get for simply doing what they love doing that’s the worst. Unfortunately, Ayo Edebiri has had to deal with haters a lot.

Ayo Edebiri as Syndney Adamu in The Bear | Credits: FX Networks

Edebiri, who is currently one of the lead characters on FX’s hit show, The Bear, has had an incredible year so far. Her role as Sydney Adamu alongside Jeremy Allen White’s Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto did the show a lot of justice during this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. But “fans” are just simply too critical for their own good.

Ayo Edebiri’s history with haters and...

Based on the 1975 historical novel epic by James Clavell, Hiroyuki Sanada-starrer miniseries Shōgun recently made history at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Winning a whopping 18 awards the most for any series this year, the historical drama series is expected to return for a second and third season as well.

A still from Shōgun | Credit: FX / Hulu

With the preparation of future seasons already on the way, it remains to be seen what material they will cover since the bulk of Clavell’s novel has already been adapted. Lead star Sanada, however, is happy with the freedom writers will now have, and has already made his grand mission for the upcoming seasons known.

Hiroyuki Sanada’s Grand Mission for Shōgun Season 2 Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai in Shōgun | Credits: FX / Hulu

Envisioned as a miniseries, no one had anticipated the success Shōgun would go on to be. Having impeccable critical and audience ratings across different sites,...

Exclusive, Updated with Zero Gravity’s legal response: Jake Miller and Karli Doumanis have joined production/management company 42 as talent managers, sources tell Deadline. Based in Los Angeles, they come from Zero Gravity Management.

Both are bringing their client rosters, which include one of the hottest actors at the moment, Anna Sawai, who won an Emmy on Sunday for Shōgun and also stars in Apple TV+’s Pachinko. She is managed by Miller.

The duo, whose first day is Monday, is expected to ramp up actor representation at the U.S. operation of the London- and Los Angeles-based 42, minority owned by Lionsgate. The Los Angeles office, led by 42 partners Josh Varney and Ben Pugh, has been more lit-focused to date.

In response to Miller’s departure, Zero Gravity Management has sent a cease and desist letter to 42 through attorney Robert M. Barta, claiming that Miller is under contract through December...

Movies based on animated series have a 50-50 chance of succeeding. The added pressure of a pre-established fanbase can either make or break the project. Genndy Tartakovsky is a legend in the animated world, with gems like Hotel Transylvania, Primal, Dexter’s Laboratory, and many more.

The Samurai Jack animated series which was released in 2001 became exponentially famous. However, most fans aren’t aware that there was once a live-action movie planned for the beloved series. One of the most famous faces in Hollywood, J.J. Abrams was approached to take on the task, but it unfortunately didn’t work out. Given the chance of the movie being planned again, action star Hiroyuki Sanada would be the best choice for the role.

Huge plans for the animated series: An unfortunate end

Genndy Tartakovsky‘s Samurai Jack series had over the years established its niche fanbase. The animated show became so popular that...

Congratulations to Pachinko’s Anna Sawai (Naomi), who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Lady Mariko in Shogun!

There was so much going on in Pachinko Season 2 Episode 5 that the dancing credits sequence was skipped to make room for it all.

The super-sized episode still featured moments of laughter, but they were definitely hard-earned.

(Apple TV+) Yoseb In Nagasaki

The opening factory scenes in newsreel black and white were a shock after the gauzy Days of Heaven golden hour light we’ve gotten used to on the farm.

It was good to get a sense of what Yoseb’s life in Nagasaki had been like while his family was in the country. It was doubly good to see that the post actually worked and Kyunghee’s knitted sweater had indeed arrived safely.

For some reason, I thought the factory and...

Awards shows are often only as memorable as the winners and their acceptance speeches. Heading into the 76th Emmys, the conventional wisdom was that Television Academy voters would make it a predictable sweep for “Shōgun” and “The Bear.” And indeed, both series did well, making history with their victories. But there were still enough surprises during the telecast, hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, to make for an interesting night.

The biggest shocker, of course, came at the end of the broadcast, when “Hacks” pulled off an upset win over frontrunner “The Bear” in the outstanding comedy series category. That was a clear flex by the writer flank of the TV Academy to reward a beloved show that revolves around the business of comedy — as a point of contrast to shows that tip to the drama side of the dramedy equation. For producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay,...

The Japanese entertainment industry has seen its biggest success with Shogun featuring Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis. The series has been getting love from all over the world, and it has opened a new path for Japanese entertainment, which earlier was confined to the limits of anime TV series and movies.

Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshi Toranaga in Shogun | Credit: FX

Shogun has won multiple awards and is on its way to becoming one of the greatest TV shows ever. It is based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, and it follows a deep political game from Japan’s Edo period. The show has ignited anticipation in the minds of fans who are now eagerly waiting for the second season of the series.

While fans wait for the second season of Shogun, they can delve into Ooku: The Inner Chambers, which follows a similar theme as Shogun. The anime...

The 76th Primetime “Emmy Awards”, celebrating ‘the best’ in television, with political grandstanding, aired September 15, 2024 on ABC:

Key Winners:

Best Drama Series: Shogun (FX)

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shogun (FX)

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun (FX)

Best Comedy Series: Hacks (HBO)

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks (HBO)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear (FX)

Best Limited Series: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Limited Series: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country (HBO)

Best Actor in a Limited Series: Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Additionally, The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas won awards for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series and The Traitors won Best Reality-Competition Program.

During the 76th annual Primetime Emmys, FX did the unthinkable: It beat both HBO and Netflix.

The Disney-owned basic cable network scored a total of 93 Emmy nominations, winning 36 awards compared to Netflix’s 24 and HBO’s 14. HBO, a longtime Emmys champion, has been beaten before — Netflix pulled a historic 44 wins in 2021 compared to HBO’s 19.

What’s notable now is that the poster child for award-winning television came in third on Sunday.

“I don’t think just because HBO had a slightly down year they’re going anywhere. I easily could find them back on top,” FX Networks chairman John Landgraf told TheWrap in a post-Emmys interview, as praise for Disney came pouring in for daring shows like “Shōgun,” “The Bear” and an audience favorite, Ron Howard’s “Jim Henson Idea Man.”

By contrast, HBO was the surprise winner for Best Comedy with “Hacks.”

The FX chair added: “But you...

Japanese actor and singer Anna Sawai has become the first Asian woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama for her role in Shōgun. The historical drama had a record win for a single season of 18 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series and Lead Actor for Hiroyuki Sanada.

Sawai’s performance as Lady Mariko has been appreciated ever since the FX/Hulu series came out. Apart from the Emmy win, Sawai seemed to have another win when actress Kathy Bates appreciated her performance on the red carpet for the Emmys. The Japanese star got teary-eyed and thanked the legendary Misery actress for her compliments.

Kathy Bates Made Anna Sawai Cry Tears Of Joy Even Before She Won The Emmy A still from Shōgun | Credits: FX/Hulu

Anna Sawai was a star even before she had her acting breakthrough in F9 and Pachinko. The actress was known for...

Aaron Hernandez had the talent to be a Hall of Fame football player — but as we learn in American Sports Story’s premiere, he also lived a violent double life that derailed his promising career.

Tuesday’s premiere begins at a real low point for Aaron (played by Josh Rivera), with him and a friend at a Florida strip club in 2013. Aaron thinks they’re being followed by undercover cops, but his friend thinks he’s just being paranoid. “I know all your secrets,” the friend reminds him, and he’s never said a word. On the drive home, the...

The envelopes have all been opened and the statuettes have all been handed out, but there is still plenty of TV to watch! The 76th Annual Emmy Awards took place this past Sunday, handing out top honors to some of TV's best comedy, drama, and unscripted series, including "Hacks," "The Bear," "The Traitors," "Shōgun," and more. But if you're all caught up on this year's nominees and winners, your to-watch list may be looking a little light.

If you're trying to figure out what to watch next based on some of your favorite Emmy winners this year, check out our recommendations on what to watch next!

What to Watch Next If You Enjoyed This Year’s Emmy Winners:

What to Watch If You Loved ‘Shōgun’

What to Watch If You Loved ‘Hacks’

What to Watch If You Loved ‘The Bear’

What to Watch If You Loved ‘Fargo’ and/or ‘True Detective...

After twenty years of playing the most badass Japanese characters in Hollywood, actor Hiroyuki Sanada has finally gotten his due recognition when he won the Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Shōgun. The actor also served as a producer on the series and ensured the historic drama had era-appropriate elements.

The ending of the series saw Sanada’s Lord Toranaga finally triumph over his enemies and be on the path towards the future of Japan he envisioned. However, Toranaga has also lost many people, including Anna Sawai’s Lady Mariko and it may seem like he had to sacrifice his closest to achieve his dream. Sanada mentioned that this was a happy ending.

Hiroyuki Sanada Believed The Ending Of Shōgun Is A Happy One Anna Sawai in Shōgun | Credits: FX/Hulu

James Clavell’s iconic novel Shōgun chronicles the events preceding the Edo period in Japan, where...

Anna Sawai has been killing it recently and fans love it when she appears on the silver screen. It is a little hard to track down actors who have great passion for what they do. While they do exist, there’s none quite like the 32-year-old Japanese actor and singer.

Anna Sawai as Cate Randa in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 | Credits: Legendary Entertainment

While she has done a lot of acting work over the last decade and a half, Sawai has now caught the attention of many with her roles in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Shogun. Sawai has also acted in the Fast & Furious films as well. However, it seems like her character on Monarch might have some connection to her in real life.

Anna Sawai learned to empathize with Cate Randa

Anna Sawai is someone who genuinely felt a deep connection with her character from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Disney just made history at the 2024 Emmy Awards with a record haul of gold! Here’s a look at the highlights of their big wins!

The Emmy Awards are always a huge deal for television, the annual recognition of the best on network, cable and streaming. This year is interesting as, for the first time, there were two Emmy ceremonies in one year. Usually airing in September, the 2023 Emmys had to be delayed due to the Hollywood strikes that prevented actors and writers from promoting their works. They did air in January 2024.

The 76th Emmy Awards aired Sunday, September 15 and did have some big wins for Netflix’s wild Baby Reindeer, which won Best Limited Series and Actor and Actress there. Also, HBO’s Hacks won for Outstanding Comedy Series and star Jean Smart earned another Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy award.

But Disney was the big winner of the ceremony and,...

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 14th, when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 18th annual “Evening Before” benefit.

Attendees at MPTF's 18th annual "Evening Before" benefit

Co-Chaired by Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the annual event raised $2.5 million.

“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit with Greg and Jon. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging past couple of years to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support,” said co-chair Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Co-chair Jon Hamm added, “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most.

On Sunday, the biggest names in television gathered at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for the 76th annual Emmy Awards.

The 2023 Emmy Awards were pushed from their usual September date to January 2024 due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes, making Sunday’s Emmys the second of this calendar year. Any series or made-for-tv film entries at these awards must have been released between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.

The ceremony was hosted by father and son Eugene and Dan Levy, known for their Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek.

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FX’s The Bear went into the night with 23 nominations, making it the most-nominated comedy television show in Emmy history. Three of the first four awards were given to actors of the series, with the cast and crew ending the night by breaking its own record...

In a world where the entertainment industry rarely reads between the lines, Anna Sawai’s story is like that final plot twist we never saw coming—but are absolutely thrilled about. The star of FX’s Shōgun recently walked away with the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 76th Emmy Awards, etching her name in history as the first Japanese performer to win this award.

Anna Sawai in Shōgun| Credits: FX

But did you know that before overwhelming us in the samurai epic, she was kicking it J-pop style? Yes, Sawai was part of a J-pop group but quickly left after realizing that the industry’s approach was not music to her ears. From small roles in Netflix’s Giri/Haji to a pulse-pounding appearance in F9, haven’t we all hit the jackpot with her decision to pivot career paths?

Anna Sawai Made History as...

The last time a company set a record for winning the most Emmys in a single year happened in 2021. That was when Netflix won 44 awards, an achievement that hadn’t been matched since CBS secured 44 wins in 1974. On Sunday, The Walt Disney Company beat both networks with 60 Emmy wins, 36 of which came from FX alone.

“The Emmys have been around for 78 years. Typically, if you have a well-established threshold of record in anything — whether it’s the 100-meter dash, the mile or, frankly, records in baseball — for 78 years, you don’t tend to see those records absolutely shattered,” FX networks chairman John Landgraf told TheWrap Monday. “But 60? That’s 35% higher than the highest number any company has ever achieved in 78 years of the Emmys. And so I’m thrilled.”

The TV executive noted that FX alone would have put Disney in the lead among individual networks or streamers. “But don...

John Landgraf says that there’s still “magic” in the television business as evidenced by the likes of actors such as The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas beating Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep to win her first Emmy or Shōgun winning major awards.

It was a fantastic night for both FX and The Walt Disney Company, which broke a range of records at this year’s Emmys.

FX won 36 awards across Primetime Emmys and the Creative Arts Awards – its best ever total – and Disney took home 60 awards, beating previous records set by CBS and Netflix.

Shōgun snapped up the Outstanding Drama Series win and stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada took home the top drama acting awards, while The Bear scored wins for Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as well as Chris Storer for directing and Fargo’s Lamorne Morris beat the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Jonathan Bailey...

This year, fewer franchise shows were nominated at the 76th Emmy Awards, which aired on Sunday, leaving room for other high-profile series to shine, such as FX’s “Shogun” and “The Bear,” two titles with a leading number of nominations.

One of the most anticipated categories of the night was Best Actress and Actor in a Drama Series.

Among the 10 nominated actors, the question arises: Who has made the most impact on audiences? Popularity alone isn’t enough to determine this. It’s also essential to consider audiences’ sentiments about each actor. That’s where Parrot Analytics’ Audience Solutions data comes in, revealing the emotions driving demand for each talent.

By combining demand data with audience sentiment, Jennifer Aniston emerged as the most in-demand actress during the first half of 2024 and had the second-highest level of positive sentiment. Aniston, a household name for over 25 years since her role as Rachel on “Friends,...

Before Anna Sawai captivated audiences with her performance in Shōgun, the Emmy-winning breakout star had a career in a completely different realm. Sawai first made a name for herself as the lead vocalist of the J-Pop girl group Faky in 2013, a role she embraced shortly after her sophomore year in college.

Anna Sawai in Shōgun | image: FX

However, despite embracing the spotlight from a young age, Anna Sawai’s transition from the vibrant world of J-Pop to the dramatic landscapes of Hollywood was neither straightforward nor easy. But eventually, Sawai’s experiences in the music industry, marked by rigorous training and personal challenges, profoundly shaped her journey and equipped her for her role in Shōgun.

Anna Sawai’s J-Pop Journey Helped Her Role in Shōgun

Anna Sawai might have found her breakout role in Shōgun, and have won an Emmy for her performance, but her career didn’t begin with the 2024 show.

Last night was the second Emmy awards ceremony of 2024 (after the Hollywood labor strikes delayed the 2023 show to January of this year), and the 76th annual awards show came complete with history-making wins, upsets, and more. But as the dust settles and viewers shift their attention to what’s next, the big question on entertainment fans’ minds is what we can expect next from the night’s big winners.

Here is a rundown of what may be next for these Emmy-winning shows, according to information on IMDb.

Shōgun

The night’s big winner in the Drama category not only set a record with the most Emmys won by a show in a single season with 18 wins, but also celebrated some historic achievements. Anna Sawai became the first Asian woman to win in the Lead Actress in a Drama category, and Hiroyuki Sanada joined Lee Jung-Jae (“Squid Game”) as the second Asian actor to win for Lead Actor in a Drama.

Will “Shōgun” be back for Season 2?

In May, FX announced they are working with the late author James Clavell’s estate to develop and produce two additional seasons of what was originally a limited series. With the project still in the development stage it’s too early to know when Season 2 will even go into production.

Hacks

Three was the magic number for “Hacks.” With its third nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series, the show upset last year’s winner “The Bear.” It was also the third consecutive win for Jean Smart in the Lead Actress in a Comedy category.

Will “Hacks” get a fourth season?

Max renewed “Hacks” after the Season 3 finale, and co-creator Lucia Aniello wrapped her acceptance speech for Outstanding Comedy Series last night by saying, “We have to go because we start shooting the next season in five days.” Expect Season 4 to release sometime in 2025.

The Bear

“The Bear” didn’t match the success of the previous ceremony, but it still had a strong showing. Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach won for the second consecutive time in the Lead Actor and Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively. And Liza Colón-Zayas became the first Latina to win in the Supporting Actress in a Comedy category.

Will “The Bear” return for Season 4?

Season 3’s conclusion more or less confirmed the show would return, and it’s been reported that Seasons 3 and 4 were shot back-to-back. If that’s the case, expect the new season to drop next summer.

Baby Reindeer

The surprise Netflix hit took home six awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Supporting Actress for Jessica Gunning, and Lead Actor and Writing awards for creator Richard Gadd.

Will there be another season of "Baby Reindeer?"

It’s not unheard of for a limited series to continue, but it’s a pretty safe bet that “Baby Reindeer” will be a one-and-done series. But if you’re wondering what Richard Gadd has on deck, he’s writing and co-producing the series “Lions,” set to stream on Max. Casting has not been announced for the drama series, so it’s unclear whether we’ll see Gadd in front of the camera on this project.

If you’re not already watching Shōgun on FX (or FX on Hulu), what are you even doing? The 2024 Emmy Awards aired last night on Sunday, Sept. 15, and the historical drama won big!

Shōgun created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. The series stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu, Takehiro Hira, and others. One thing to love about Shōgun is its authenticity as it features a mostly Japanese cast and Japanese language dialogue.

The story follows the journeys of two men: John Blackthorne, an English sailor who is known as a risk-taker, and Lord Toranaga, a member of the five Council of Five Elders ruling Japan.

The series first premiered on FX on Hulu and FX, and was set to be a miniseries, which means no second season was in the plans. However, due to its popularity,...

FX’s and Hulu’s Shōgun, which is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, became a huge series. The series ended relatively recently, and while early rumors suggested that a second season would not be made due to the first season adapting the whole book, we received confirmation that a second and third season are in the works currently, promising a bright future for the series.

We have recently reported how the series won a record-breaking 14 Creative Arts Emmys (out of 17 nominations), and how – with 25 nominations in total – it was the favorite to win big at the main ceremony as well. Baby Reindeer conquered the miniseries category, The Bear won big in the comedy section and…

… as you might have guessed, with a smashing 4 wins out of 8 nominations, including four major awards, Shōgun swept the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were held on September 15, 2024. This means...

Like any great awards ceremony, some of the best surprises at the 2024 Emmys were those winners that had not quite been on people’s radars. To think that in all 10 years and five seasons that “Fargo” has been on the air, featuring celebrated performances from stars like Billy Bob Thorton, Kirsten Dunst, and Ewan McGregor, the first actor to win for their work on the anthology series is Lamorne Morris, with the “New Girl” alum even besting Robert Downey Jr. and his five different roles on “The Sympathizer.”

And far be it to bet against “The Bear,” which broke its own record for most Emmy wins for a single season of a comedy series but star Liza Colón-Zayas became the first Latina to ever win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, having won the category against icons Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett. Though that factoid went unmentioned during the...

Last night, the FX series Shōgun won four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Actor for Hiroyuki Sanada, Best Actress for Anna Sawai, and Best Drama. Combined with the 14 awards it won at the Creative Arts Emmys, that brings its total haul to 18, which is officially the most Emmys ever won by any TV show for a single season.

This was only to be expected; Shōgun, based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, was a sensation when it aired on FX and Hulu earlier this year. It's a lush historical epic about a Englishman who washes ashore in feudal Japan during a period of political upheaval. The story was weighty, the sets and costumes were gorgeous, and the actors were tremendous. It wasn't a huge surprise when FX announced that the series would be returning for a second season.

Only yes it was, because the first season of Shōgun adapts the whole of Clavell's book.