[This story contains spoilers for season one of Shōgun season one.]
While celebrating season one of Shōgun at an Emmys For Your Consideration event on Tuesday, the team behind the hit FX series gave a few hints at what the future of the show may look like.
Last month, it was announced that second and third seasons are in development, expanding the story past its original limited series format. That expansion will see the show move beyond the James Clavell book that inspired the series and was entirely covered in season one.
Co-creator Justin Marks said he and fellow creator Rachel Kondo (who are married) have been plotting ahead on a potential season two since December and joked they are at the “arguing” stage of development.
“And shooting down each other’s ideas,” Kondo added. “No, there’s a lot of chaos but creative chaos, where we’re throwing everything that we have at the wall, seeing what sticks.
While celebrating season one of Shōgun at an Emmys For Your Consideration event on Tuesday, the team behind the hit FX series gave a few hints at what the future of the show may look like.
Last month, it was announced that second and third seasons are in development, expanding the story past its original limited series format. That expansion will see the show move beyond the James Clavell book that inspired the series and was entirely covered in season one.
Co-creator Justin Marks said he and fellow creator Rachel Kondo (who are married) have been plotting ahead on a potential season two since December and joked they are at the “arguing” stage of development.
“And shooting down each other’s ideas,” Kondo added. “No, there’s a lot of chaos but creative chaos, where we’re throwing everything that we have at the wall, seeing what sticks.
- 6/12/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s a late April afternoon when Shōgun breakout star Anna Sawai, who stars as the fierce Lady Toda Mariko in the gorgeously wrought, sharply modernized adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 bestseller, spots castmate Tadanobu Asano and producer-star Hiroyuki Sanada across a studio floor. Her face lights up. It hasn’t even been a week since FX’s runaway hit historical drama ended its debut season on a breathtaking note of bittersweet catharsis, having enthralled viewers over 10 episodes with its sweeping saga of survival and sacrifice in 17th Century Japan. But as the rising actress reunites with her Shōgun co-stars, a new charge of electricity crackles in the air.
Mariko-sama, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and the impish schemer Kashigi Yabushige, together again in another life. The trio has traveled from far-flung cities to mark a groundbreaking moment in which Shōgun is setting sail for a new destination: the Emmys.
Mariko-sama, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and the impish schemer Kashigi Yabushige, together again in another life. The trio has traveled from far-flung cities to mark a groundbreaking moment in which Shōgun is setting sail for a new destination: the Emmys.
- 6/12/2024
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline Film + TV
When audiences meet the character of Yabushige in FX’s “Shōgun,” they see him boil a man alive just to listen for the moment of his death. In plain terms, Yabushige is a villain. But his portrayer, Tadanobu Asano, believes that Yabushige doesn’t see himself as the bad guy, which may be why the character quickly became a fan favorite. “I felt that he doesn’t notice that he’s bad,” says the actor in an exclusive chat with Gold Derby. “To him, it’s just him living his life and to him that’s normal. So that was the intention. It think that’s why people are so drawn to him.” Watch our video interview above.
Yabushige spends much of the season shifting his loyalties towards whomever can benefit him the most. Asano describes the character as always pushing the boundaries to see what he can get away with.
Yabushige spends much of the season shifting his loyalties towards whomever can benefit him the most. Asano describes the character as always pushing the boundaries to see what he can get away with.
- 6/12/2024
- by Tony Ruiz
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert!Warning: Major 'SHŌGUN' Spoilers Ahead. Read At Your OWN Risk.
Even with its entire storyline adapted in a single season, Game of Thrones rival Shōgun has been an effortless masterpiece so far, loved by fans from all around the globe. As incredibly immersive as its entire storyline was, it was also filled with heartbreaks along the way.
For instance, Anna Sawai’s character Toda Mariko’s death scene was one of the most heart-wrenching events of the story.
Shōgun. | Credit: FX.
That said, fans inevitably want her to return to the saga, now that the series is reportedly being revived for a second and third season.
And, as it turns out, Sawai just may return through an epic Game of Thrones twist that brought one other fan-favorite character from the GoT lore back from the dead after killing him off. That is, if the creators decide to take that stream.
Even with its entire storyline adapted in a single season, Game of Thrones rival Shōgun has been an effortless masterpiece so far, loved by fans from all around the globe. As incredibly immersive as its entire storyline was, it was also filled with heartbreaks along the way.
For instance, Anna Sawai’s character Toda Mariko’s death scene was one of the most heart-wrenching events of the story.
Shōgun. | Credit: FX.
That said, fans inevitably want her to return to the saga, now that the series is reportedly being revived for a second and third season.
And, as it turns out, Sawai just may return through an epic Game of Thrones twist that brought one other fan-favorite character from the GoT lore back from the dead after killing him off. That is, if the creators decide to take that stream.
- 6/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Since premiering on May 31 (the exact cutoff date for 76th Emmys eligibility), HBO’s “The Great Lillian Hall” has become an undeniably strong contender in this year’s wide-open Best TV Movie race. In the past week alone, its Gold Derby program category odds jumped from 40/1 to 18/1 while lead and supporting cast members Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates both moved closer to predicted nominee status.
“The Great Lillian Hall” has found some of its greatest support among our team of in-house editors, more than half of whom are officially on board with it and Lange being nominated. Bates – who held 100/1 general odds until last Thursday and now sits at 62/1 – is on track to at least crack said subgroup’s movie/limited supporting actress lineup very soon.
Our editors’ consensus picks have indeed changed quite a bit in the last week, with the most noticeable developments involving newly predicted winners Richard Gadd and Claire Foy.
“The Great Lillian Hall” has found some of its greatest support among our team of in-house editors, more than half of whom are officially on board with it and Lange being nominated. Bates – who held 100/1 general odds until last Thursday and now sits at 62/1 – is on track to at least crack said subgroup’s movie/limited supporting actress lineup very soon.
Our editors’ consensus picks have indeed changed quite a bit in the last week, with the most noticeable developments involving newly predicted winners Richard Gadd and Claire Foy.
- 6/11/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
X-men '97 Scores TCA Nomination For Outstanding New Program Alongside Shogun, Ripley & Baby Reindeer
The Television Critics Association announced their picks for the best shows of the 2023-2024 TV season on Monday, and in a pleasantly surprising development, Marvel Studios' recent Disney+ series, X-Men '97, picked up two significant nominations.
The animated revival scored nominations for Outstanding New Program and Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming.
Though X-Men '97 proved to be a big hit with fans and critics alike, it's rare that an animated series - and a superhero animated series at that - would receive any TCA recognition, especially outside of the Children's Programming category.
What are the mutant heroes' chances of picking up the win? Well, the show is up against some heavy hitters such as Shōgun, Baby Reindeer and Ripley, so, fittingly, they are the underdogs here.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo shared the following post in response to the news.
Pretty amazing. One of my goals with the show was to...
The animated revival scored nominations for Outstanding New Program and Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming.
Though X-Men '97 proved to be a big hit with fans and critics alike, it's rare that an animated series - and a superhero animated series at that - would receive any TCA recognition, especially outside of the Children's Programming category.
What are the mutant heroes' chances of picking up the win? Well, the show is up against some heavy hitters such as Shōgun, Baby Reindeer and Ripley, so, fittingly, they are the underdogs here.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo shared the following post in response to the news.
Pretty amazing. One of my goals with the show was to...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
The biggest update in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series races happens to be what has been excluded. One can assume the critical and commercial hit FX series “Shōgun” moving to the Drama categories frees up two nomination slots in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series Emmy category in particular now that actors Hiroyuki Sanada...
The State of the Race
The biggest update in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series races happens to be what has been excluded. One can assume the critical and commercial hit FX series “Shōgun” moving to the Drama categories frees up two nomination slots in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series Emmy category in particular now that actors Hiroyuki Sanada...
- 6/10/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Shōgun music duo Atticus Ross and Nick Chuba joined Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television live-music event to discuss reutilizing archaic styles of music for the FX series.
Based on James Clavell’s novel, Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies: the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants.
Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape,...
Based on James Clavell’s novel, Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies: the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants.
Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated next entry in Ubisoft’s iconic franchise, is receiving unwarranted criticism from PlayStation 5 fans who unfairly compare it to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima. It appears that Microsoft’s backing for the title, along with the fact that the world-first gameplay was revealed during yesterday’s Xbox Games Showcase of all events, has ruffled some feathers—especially after Sony’s lackluster State of Play last month.
But negative criticism and unjust comparisons aside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is already shaping up to be a Ubisoft game that long-time fans of the series can finally get excited about after years of stagnation. On that note, here are seven features that set this game apart from its recent predecessors and prove why it’s set to be the best Assassin’s Creed title since the critically acclaimed AC: Origins!
1. A New Engine, A New Era Naoe and Yasuke plan their next move.
But negative criticism and unjust comparisons aside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is already shaping up to be a Ubisoft game that long-time fans of the series can finally get excited about after years of stagnation. On that note, here are seven features that set this game apart from its recent predecessors and prove why it’s set to be the best Assassin’s Creed title since the critically acclaimed AC: Origins!
1. A New Engine, A New Era Naoe and Yasuke plan their next move.
- 6/10/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Payload.
After heavy discussions of Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin (listen) and Lisa Brühlmann’s Blue My Mind (listen) – with a stop-over to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Alien (listen) – we’re headed to space with Danny Boyle‘s 2007 collaboration with Alex Garland: Sunshine.
The film features an all-star international cast, including Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong, Cliff Curtis and Rose Byrne as scientists/astronauts on a mission to restart a dying sun before the Earth freezes.
Sunshine features all of the usual space movie tropes, including dangerous external repair job, a mysterious Sos beacon, and a disastrous previous mission, but the film’s legacy is an unconventional third act that turns the film into a slasher courtesy of mysterious character Pinbacker (Mark Strong).
Will the crew of Icarus II survive to save the world or will they be picked off one by one?...
After heavy discussions of Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin (listen) and Lisa Brühlmann’s Blue My Mind (listen) – with a stop-over to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Alien (listen) – we’re headed to space with Danny Boyle‘s 2007 collaboration with Alex Garland: Sunshine.
The film features an all-star international cast, including Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong, Cliff Curtis and Rose Byrne as scientists/astronauts on a mission to restart a dying sun before the Earth freezes.
Sunshine features all of the usual space movie tropes, including dangerous external repair job, a mysterious Sos beacon, and a disastrous previous mission, but the film’s legacy is an unconventional third act that turns the film into a slasher courtesy of mysterious character Pinbacker (Mark Strong).
Will the crew of Icarus II survive to save the world or will they be picked off one by one?...
- 6/10/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun has earned itself the reputation of being a great TV series, especially for bringing a fresher perspective to the current age, where remakes and adaptations are gaining a detested reputation. The show is an adaptation of James Clavell’s novel from 1975 of the same name. The series’ dedication to being true to the source material garnered it a massive fan following.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Credits: FX
Needless to say, as soon as the series hit the screens, it surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the biggest conversation topics and a sensation overnight. Even though the original miniseries was breathtaking in every sense, shooting some of those scenes was not easy. The show’s cinematographer opens up how one of the initial scenes of Shōgun was the most tricky to shoot in the series.
Shōgun’s Most Breathtaking Scene Made The Creators Walk on a Tightrope
Shōgun,...
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Credits: FX
Needless to say, as soon as the series hit the screens, it surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the biggest conversation topics and a sensation overnight. Even though the original miniseries was breathtaking in every sense, shooting some of those scenes was not easy. The show’s cinematographer opens up how one of the initial scenes of Shōgun was the most tricky to shoot in the series.
Shōgun’s Most Breathtaking Scene Made The Creators Walk on a Tightrope
Shōgun,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer and Ripley and FX’s Shōgun lead the 2024 Television Critics Association awards nominations with five each.
FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, and FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks with three each.
Past winners Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart return in the Individual Achievement In Comedy category alongside Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Devery Jacobs.
Individual Achievement In Drama nominees include Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai against Ripley‘s Andrew Scott, Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd, Fargo’s Juno Temple and Oscar winner Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country.
FX and Netflix lead nominations a total of 16 each, followed by HBO/Max with 13 and Disney+ with six.
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena on Friday, July 12.
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Program of the...
FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, and FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks with three each.
Past winners Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart return in the Individual Achievement In Comedy category alongside Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Devery Jacobs.
Individual Achievement In Drama nominees include Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai against Ripley‘s Andrew Scott, Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd, Fargo’s Juno Temple and Oscar winner Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country.
FX and Netflix lead nominations a total of 16 each, followed by HBO/Max with 13 and Disney+ with six.
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena on Friday, July 12.
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Program of the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
For the second year in a row, three shows have topped the Television Critics Association nominations. “Baby Reindeer,” “Ripley” and “Shōgun” lead Monday’s nominations for the 40th annual awards with five bids each.
All three shows are up for Program of the Year, a category dominated by FX and Netflix. The former fielded three nominees with “Shōgun” “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs,” while the latter is repped by “Baby Reindeer” and “Ripley.” Max’s “Hacks” is the sole non-fx and non-Netflix nominee.
Last year, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The Bear” scored five nominations apiece. “Succession” and “The Bear” wound up with two wins each, with the former taking Program of the Year, but “The Last of Us” went 0-5.
After expanding to eight slots per category in 2021, TCA has reverted to six slots. No reason was given.
More curious, however, is the unprecedented double-dipping by three shows.
All three shows are up for Program of the Year, a category dominated by FX and Netflix. The former fielded three nominees with “Shōgun” “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs,” while the latter is repped by “Baby Reindeer” and “Ripley.” Max’s “Hacks” is the sole non-fx and non-Netflix nominee.
Last year, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The Bear” scored five nominations apiece. “Succession” and “The Bear” wound up with two wins each, with the former taking Program of the Year, but “The Last of Us” went 0-5.
After expanding to eight slots per category in 2021, TCA has reverted to six slots. No reason was given.
More curious, however, is the unprecedented double-dipping by three shows.
- 6/10/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Heading into this year’s TCA (Television Critics Association) Awards, we have a three-way tie for the most nominations — between FX’s Shōgun and Netflix’s Ripley and Baby Reindeer, each of which racked up five total nods.
FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, while FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks each earned a trio of nods.
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FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, while FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks each earned a trio of nods.
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- 6/10/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The nominations for the 40th annual Television Critics Awards Nominations have been revealed, with Netflix and FX tied at the top thanks to the strength of Baby Reindeer, Ripley and Shogun, with all three programs garnering five noms apiece.
The TCA Awards nominations are voted on by a group of more than 230 television journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony that’s part of the summer press tour on Friday, July 12 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena.
Netflix and FX nearly swept the coveted program of the year category, which features Baby Reindeer, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Ripley, Shogun and Max’s Hacks. The outstanding new program category, which often serves as an Emmys precursor, includes Baby Reindeer, Fallout, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ripley, Shogun and X-Men ’97.
The achievement in comedy category features the past two winners, Abbott Elementary and The Bear,...
The TCA Awards nominations are voted on by a group of more than 230 television journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony that’s part of the summer press tour on Friday, July 12 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena.
Netflix and FX nearly swept the coveted program of the year category, which features Baby Reindeer, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Ripley, Shogun and Max’s Hacks. The outstanding new program category, which often serves as an Emmys precursor, includes Baby Reindeer, Fallout, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ripley, Shogun and X-Men ’97.
The achievement in comedy category features the past two winners, Abbott Elementary and The Bear,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Editor’s note: Shōgun was originally selected for Deadline’s showcase of standout limited or anthology series scripts in 2024 Emmy contention. Following the show’s renewal and subsequent move to drama categories, it is no longer part of that series.
Months after Shōgun had been greenlighted, it was headed towards production and actively casting when FX pressed the breaks, with Chairman John Landgraf telling Deadline at the time, “We need to slow down, and we’ve got to aim higher.”
The series was re-built from scratch with new writers, husband-and-wife duo Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. FX’s most ambitions production to date, Shōgun has been a ratings hit and has been well received by critics and fans, even getting enthusiastic thumbs-up by George R.R. Martin who called it a “superb” adaptation of the 1975 book by James Clavell while admitting that he also loved the “landmark” 1980 miniseries.
In the forward to their Episode 1 script,...
Months after Shōgun had been greenlighted, it was headed towards production and actively casting when FX pressed the breaks, with Chairman John Landgraf telling Deadline at the time, “We need to slow down, and we’ve got to aim higher.”
The series was re-built from scratch with new writers, husband-and-wife duo Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. FX’s most ambitions production to date, Shōgun has been a ratings hit and has been well received by critics and fans, even getting enthusiastic thumbs-up by George R.R. Martin who called it a “superb” adaptation of the 1975 book by James Clavell while admitting that he also loved the “landmark” 1980 miniseries.
In the forward to their Episode 1 script,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Having trouble predicting what will win Best Drama Series at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority of them believe the trophy will go to FX’s “Shogun.” The other potential nominees, per our current racetrack odds, are Netflix’s “The Crown,” Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses,” Showtime’s “The Curse,” Prime Video’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and Prime Video’s “Fallout.”
As of this writing, nine out of our 16 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Roush (TV Guide Magazine), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Susan King (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama...
As of this writing, nine out of our 16 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Roush (TV Guide Magazine), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Susan King (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama...
- 6/7/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Ghost of Tsushima was a great surprise from Sucker Punch Productions and the perfect swan song for the PlayStation 4 era. The game has received countless accolades and universal praise from fans as they clamour for a sequel that has yet to be revealed or even announced.
The community anticipated an announcement sometime soon and the developers are actively working on something as soon as the first game launched years ago. It is time for the developers to share what they are working on in an upcoming event like Summer Game Fest.
Ghost of Tsushima Fans Are Hopeful for a Surprise at The Summer Game Fest
The gaming community is optimistic for the Ghost of Tsushima sequel to be a part of the Summer Game Fest lineup.
The players were disappointed after the recent PlayStation State of Play. The games were visually impressive, but none of them were what the community had been hoping for.
The community anticipated an announcement sometime soon and the developers are actively working on something as soon as the first game launched years ago. It is time for the developers to share what they are working on in an upcoming event like Summer Game Fest.
Ghost of Tsushima Fans Are Hopeful for a Surprise at The Summer Game Fest
The gaming community is optimistic for the Ghost of Tsushima sequel to be a part of the Summer Game Fest lineup.
The players were disappointed after the recent PlayStation State of Play. The games were visually impressive, but none of them were what the community had been hoping for.
- 6/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Since it first came out, Ghost of Tsushima has stunned players with its beautiful rendition of feudal Japan and a storyline inspired directly by the works of the legendary Akira Kurosawa. Sucker Punch, in its attempted love letter signed to its favorite works, crafted a world that masterfully portrays the beauty and brutality of Japan’s most infamous era.
With that, though, fans remain eager to experience more of Feudal Era Japan through Sucker Punch’s eyes, leading to a natural and widespread demand for a sequel. However, to surpass the high bar set by its predecessor, one crucial aspect of game design must be addressed by Ghost of Tsushima 2.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Needs to Add More Enemy Variety and Factions to the Series In the eyes of many, the lack of enemy variety remains Ghost of Tsushima‘s biggest weakness.
In the first Ghost of Tsushima, players, playing as Jin Sakai,...
With that, though, fans remain eager to experience more of Feudal Era Japan through Sucker Punch’s eyes, leading to a natural and widespread demand for a sequel. However, to surpass the high bar set by its predecessor, one crucial aspect of game design must be addressed by Ghost of Tsushima 2.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Needs to Add More Enemy Variety and Factions to the Series In the eyes of many, the lack of enemy variety remains Ghost of Tsushima‘s biggest weakness.
In the first Ghost of Tsushima, players, playing as Jin Sakai,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
“Baby Reindeer” was among the winners at the first-ever Gotham TV Awards on Tuesday evening, taking home the prize for breakthrough limited series.
“I never thought in a million years that this dark, weird, messed up show would have brought in this universal love that it’s received,” said Richard Gadd, the show’s creator and star, in his acceptance speech. He also thanked Netflix, his team and his mom and dad for “messing [him] up enough to make [him] an artist.”
Gadd went on to say, “It’s kind of weird also that a show as messed up as this has gone on to strike a chord with so many people. I think it speaks to the fact that a lot of people in the world are struggling right now. And I don’t know much in the way of advice, but I do know that nothing lasts forever. So if you are in a rut,...
“I never thought in a million years that this dark, weird, messed up show would have brought in this universal love that it’s received,” said Richard Gadd, the show’s creator and star, in his acceptance speech. He also thanked Netflix, his team and his mom and dad for “messing [him] up enough to make [him] an artist.”
Gadd went on to say, “It’s kind of weird also that a show as messed up as this has gone on to strike a chord with so many people. I think it speaks to the fact that a lot of people in the world are struggling right now. And I don’t know much in the way of advice, but I do know that nothing lasts forever. So if you are in a rut,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Shōgun‘s story will continue — and the people behind it have an idea where it goes from here.
FX announced last month that it was developing more seasons of the samurai epic, and co-showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo tell our sister site Variety that they’ve already met with FX president Gina Balian and executive producer Michaela Clavell — the daughter of Shōgun book author James Clavell — and “presented the first kernels of, ‘We’re not sure we should do this, but if we did, here’s how we thought it might start.’ And we gave them that scene, and...
FX announced last month that it was developing more seasons of the samurai epic, and co-showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo tell our sister site Variety that they’ve already met with FX president Gina Balian and executive producer Michaela Clavell — the daughter of Shōgun book author James Clavell — and “presented the first kernels of, ‘We’re not sure we should do this, but if we did, here’s how we thought it might start.’ And we gave them that scene, and...
- 6/4/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Hiroyuki Sanada is rumored to be a part of Ghost of Tshumia’s film adaptation. The news of a film adaptation of the game was first released in 2021, and no further information has been shared so far. Chad Stahelski will be directing the adaptation and Sanada will be playing one of the prominent characters in the film.
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
Hiroyuki Sanada was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed Japanese drama, Shogun, where he played the role of Yoshi Toranaga. He is anticipated to play the role of Lord Shimura in the game but nothing is confirmed as of now. However, Sanada’s involvement with the film is attracting negative reactions from fans. They feel that Sanada has become a stereotype casting option for any film/TV show set in Japan.
Fans lack open-mindedness
Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in Ghost of Tsushima’s film adaptation has...
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
Hiroyuki Sanada was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed Japanese drama, Shogun, where he played the role of Yoshi Toranaga. He is anticipated to play the role of Lord Shimura in the game but nothing is confirmed as of now. However, Sanada’s involvement with the film is attracting negative reactions from fans. They feel that Sanada has become a stereotype casting option for any film/TV show set in Japan.
Fans lack open-mindedness
Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in Ghost of Tsushima’s film adaptation has...
- 6/4/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
On the day we taped this “Shōgun” interview, with series creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, the news broke that the FX show, previously billed as a limited series, might continue for more seasons after all. Since then, FX has officially announced that Marks and Kondo — along with the estate of author James Clavell, whose blockbuster 1975 novel provided the source material for what we can now call Season 1 of “Shōgun” — are developing a potential plan to go past the story of the book, and tell the further tales of Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada).
After the hard-won triumph that is “Shōgun,” the decision makes sense. And though there isn’t more of Clavell’s writing on which to base new material, Toranaga is modeled after the historical figure Tokugawa Ieyas, the Japanese warlord who stabilized Japan, beginning in 1600 when “Shōgun” is set.
This is all to say that it was...
After the hard-won triumph that is “Shōgun,” the decision makes sense. And though there isn’t more of Clavell’s writing on which to base new material, Toranaga is modeled after the historical figure Tokugawa Ieyas, the Japanese warlord who stabilized Japan, beginning in 1600 when “Shōgun” is set.
This is all to say that it was...
- 6/4/2024
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Sony‘s upcoming Ghosts of Tsushima adaptation could get some serious star power as rumors swirl about Shōgun actor Hiroyuki Sanada joining the cast. According to industry leaker @DanielRPK, Sanada is in talks to join the cast of the Chad Stahelski-directed action film with a screenplay by Takashi Doscher. While there’s no indication of who Sanada would play in the live-action movie, fans suspect Sanada could play Lord Shimura, the uncle of the game’s protagonist, Jin Sakai.
While this is not a confirmation of Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in the Ghosts of Tsushima movie, it wouldn’t be the first time the Japanese actor teamed up with Chad Stahelski for an action showcase of epic proportion. Sanda played Koji Shimazu, the manager of the Osaka branch of the Continental Hotel, in Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Sanada may be Stahelski’s first choice to star in the Ghosts of Tsushima movie,...
While this is not a confirmation of Hiroyuki Sanada’s involvement in the Ghosts of Tsushima movie, it wouldn’t be the first time the Japanese actor teamed up with Chad Stahelski for an action showcase of epic proportion. Sanda played Koji Shimazu, the manager of the Osaka branch of the Continental Hotel, in Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Sanada may be Stahelski’s first choice to star in the Ghosts of Tsushima movie,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The film adaptation of the game Ghost of Tsushima is currently being discussed. A film adaptation of the game was first announced by Sony back in March 2021, and it has been a mystery since. It was later reported that Chad Stahelski would be directing it. Stahelski is also on board to produce alongside Alex Young and Jason Spitz of 87Eleven Entertainment.
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
It is rumored that Hiroyuki Sanada is in talks with Stahelski, to be a part of the film. He was most recently seen in the Japanese historical Drama, Shogun, where he plays the role of Yoshi Toranaga. Although the role Sanada is eyed for has not yet been disclosed, fans are excited to see him as Lord Shimura in the film.
Hiroyuki Sanada is set to be the face of the film
According to Daniel Richtman, Sanada would be a perfect fit for the role of Lord Shimura,...
A still from Ghost of Tsushima
It is rumored that Hiroyuki Sanada is in talks with Stahelski, to be a part of the film. He was most recently seen in the Japanese historical Drama, Shogun, where he plays the role of Yoshi Toranaga. Although the role Sanada is eyed for has not yet been disclosed, fans are excited to see him as Lord Shimura in the film.
Hiroyuki Sanada is set to be the face of the film
According to Daniel Richtman, Sanada would be a perfect fit for the role of Lord Shimura,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Ghost of Tsushima had the perfect balance between gameplay and narrative in the video game format and producers believe it is fit for a live-action adaptation. Chad Stahelski will serve as the director and once mentioned his ideal cast to be purely Japanese for authenticity.
There are plenty of talented actors around and one in particular has been on the radar of the fans since the announcement. Hiroyuki Sanada starred in several samurai films and even worked with the director at one point which could pave the way for a role in the upcoming movie.
The Ghost of Tsushima film May Have Found Lord Shimura
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is the latest PlayStation first-party title to receive a PC port.
The original game was released around the tail end of the PlayStation 4 life cycle and was the perfect swan song for the generation. Game development can take years...
There are plenty of talented actors around and one in particular has been on the radar of the fans since the announcement. Hiroyuki Sanada starred in several samurai films and even worked with the director at one point which could pave the way for a role in the upcoming movie.
The Ghost of Tsushima film May Have Found Lord Shimura
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is the latest PlayStation first-party title to receive a PC port.
The original game was released around the tail end of the PlayStation 4 life cycle and was the perfect swan song for the generation. Game development can take years...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
After the stupendous success of the John Wick films, there is no doubt that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski are a match made in heaven. The actor-director duo notched up their 4th hit in the franchise in 2023 with John Wick 4 receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics worldwide. The films also reaffirmed Reeves’ place as one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick (image credit: Summit Entertainment)
While Stahelski has hinted to fans that a 5th installment could be underway based on how the story evolved for him, it looks like fans are not waiting around for this confirmed announcement. A well-edited fanmade trailer of John Wick 5 sees Reeves back in his swashbuckling avatar that is sure to add even more hype to his possible return.
This Fan Trailer Of Keanu Reeves In John Wick 5 Is Going Viral
The John Wick franchise created by Chad...
Keanu Reeves in John Wick (image credit: Summit Entertainment)
While Stahelski has hinted to fans that a 5th installment could be underway based on how the story evolved for him, it looks like fans are not waiting around for this confirmed announcement. A well-edited fanmade trailer of John Wick 5 sees Reeves back in his swashbuckling avatar that is sure to add even more hype to his possible return.
This Fan Trailer Of Keanu Reeves In John Wick 5 Is Going Viral
The John Wick franchise created by Chad...
- 5/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The critically acclaimed series Shogun is on the brink of securing a second season at FX, with star Hiroyuki Sanada confirming his return as Lord Toranaga. This exciting news comes amidst much speculation about the show’s future direction, especially after the dramatic and intense conclusion of season one. Challenges Without Key Characters While the prospect of new episodes is thrilling, Shogun faces notable challenges without key figures like Anna Sawai’s Mariko. John Blackthorne, played by Cosmo Jarvis, and Lord Toranaga will undoubtedly carry much of the narrative forward. Reflecting on James Clavell’s original work, FX chairman John Landgraf noted, It’s...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In the week since our 2024 Emmy predictions center expanded to include the guest acting categories, a strong consensus has formed around four potential winners from three different series. The one show that is expected to achieve double victories in this area is FX’s “The Bear,” which won’t have much trouble doing so if our users are correct about it taking up seven of the possible 12 comedy guest nomination slots.
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
- 5/28/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Civil War is a fictional war drama film written and directed by Alex Garland. The A24 film is set in the near future in a dystopian future suffering from a civil war. We follow the story of a group of journalists racing against time to get to Washington D.C. so that they can interview the President before the rebel factions take over the White House and kill the President. Civil War stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Nick Offernman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jefferson White, Nelson Lee, Evan Lai, Jesse Plemmons, Karl Glusman, Jin Ha, and Juani Feliz starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the war drama and a story about journalists in Civil War here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Madras Cafe (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Madras Cafe is a political action thriller film directed by Shoojit Sircar.
Madras Cafe (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Madras Cafe is a political action thriller film directed by Shoojit Sircar.
- 5/28/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
It is that time of the month again when veteran writer George R. R. Martin adds a little more delay in writing The Winds of Winter by updating his blog. Although we do love to hear from him, it seems that The Winds of Winter is taking quite a long time.
George R. R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
On his blog, the writer shared quite some iconic thoughts about the recent world of television series. With directors like Denis Villeneuve adapting the Dune franchise into movies, and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks creating Shōgun, the world is really turning to the literature realm once again.
George R. R. Martin Is Impressed By Shōgun!
Based on the novel by James Clavell, Shōgun tells the story of the historical account of the year 1600 during the Azuchi–Momoyama period and its end and the usher in the Edo period. George R.
George R. R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
On his blog, the writer shared quite some iconic thoughts about the recent world of television series. With directors like Denis Villeneuve adapting the Dune franchise into movies, and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks creating Shōgun, the world is really turning to the literature realm once again.
George R. R. Martin Is Impressed By Shōgun!
Based on the novel by James Clavell, Shōgun tells the story of the historical account of the year 1600 during the Azuchi–Momoyama period and its end and the usher in the Edo period. George R.
- 5/27/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
When the Emmy nominations are announced July 17, something will happen that hasn’t happened in 50 years: The nominees for best drama series will include only one previously nominated show, Netflix’s The Crown. I would love to be able to say that’s because there are so many great dramas out there and that TV Academy members are diligently watching them and championing different great ones this year. But the truth is, this field, historically among the strongest each season, now looks like a wasteland.
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even three decades after Speed‘s release, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves remain one of the most adored onscreen duos, and it’s not surprising to see why. Not only were they impeccable in their respective roles, but the chemistry between the two was also off the charts. While the duo never dated in real life, years later, both actors confessed to having crushes on each other.
It’s not hard to see why it didn’t take long for the two to develop a sincere bond after crossing paths in Speed, as apart from being two of the kindest stars in showbiz, they also share a difficult past.
Sandra Bullock Was Often Bullied During Her Teenage Years Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock | Speed (via 20th Century Studios)
Although a cheerful and optimistic person, Sandra Bullock also has her fair share of insecurities. During an interview, she explained that one...
It’s not hard to see why it didn’t take long for the two to develop a sincere bond after crossing paths in Speed, as apart from being two of the kindest stars in showbiz, they also share a difficult past.
Sandra Bullock Was Often Bullied During Her Teenage Years Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock | Speed (via 20th Century Studios)
Although a cheerful and optimistic person, Sandra Bullock also has her fair share of insecurities. During an interview, she explained that one...
- 5/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
American films and television invariably brush up against the issue of language. Since these stories are made for mass appeal — and said mass is English-speaking audiences — the films will depict characters speaking English even if that shouldn't be the case. Take films set during Roman times like "Spartacus" or "Gladiator," which have dialogue spoken only in English, not Latin or even a closer modern stand-in like Italian.
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
Then there are films with characters from different countries, yet the audience hears them all speaking the same tongue. Some handle this more cleverly than others; in "The Hunt for Red October," the Soviet characters are first heard speaking Russian before a quick switch to English -- letting the audience know while they're hearing English, the characters are hearing Russian.
"Shōgun," which recently went from mini-series to a two-season renewal, makes no attempt to hold its audience's hand. Set in 1600 Japan, Lord Yoshii...
- 5/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we reassess drama, now with “Shōgun.”
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
“I’ve never done any project that was even remotely close to the Japanese culture, so that’s why this project actually was definitely a treat for me,” says Carlos Rosario about how familiar he was sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Japanese culture before taking on the costume design for FX’s “Shōgun.” His research process for the epic series began with “the paintings of that period, because that was the only reliable source that would really tell us about this period of transition.” He and his team ultimately ended up with “a 1,000-page book of research” into the “complex world” of the show. Gold Derby spoke with Rosario as part of our “Meet the Experts” TV costume design panel. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Shōgun” explores the power struggle that ensues after the death of the Taikō, whose heir is too young to rule. Rosario and his designers had only...
“Shōgun” explores the power struggle that ensues after the death of the Taikō, whose heir is too young to rule. Rosario and his designers had only...
- 5/22/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers for "Shōgun."
It already feels safe to say that FX's "Shōgun'' is the TV breakout of 2024. FX, noticing the comparisons of "Shōgun" to "Game of Thrones," has concluded they have a golden goose and picked up the limited series for two more seasons.
"Shōgun" is set in Japan during the year 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) gains an ally in John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked European sailor. Blackthorne came to Japan to ensure the Portuguese didn't seize the island nation before his homeland England could get a trading foothold. When he arrives, he doesn't speak a word of his new companions' language.
One of the first Japanese words that Blackthorne learns is "Teki" — "Enemy." I remember as I watched the scene, I recognized the word myself. I don't speak Japanese, but I have picked up a few words from watching many different anime series.
It already feels safe to say that FX's "Shōgun'' is the TV breakout of 2024. FX, noticing the comparisons of "Shōgun" to "Game of Thrones," has concluded they have a golden goose and picked up the limited series for two more seasons.
"Shōgun" is set in Japan during the year 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) gains an ally in John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked European sailor. Blackthorne came to Japan to ensure the Portuguese didn't seize the island nation before his homeland England could get a trading foothold. When he arrives, he doesn't speak a word of his new companions' language.
One of the first Japanese words that Blackthorne learns is "Teki" — "Enemy." I remember as I watched the scene, I recognized the word myself. I don't speak Japanese, but I have picked up a few words from watching many different anime series.
- 5/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Last Thursday, FX confirmed that its adaptation of James Clavell’s “Shōgun” will continue past its first season and thus compete as a drama series rather than a limited one at the upcoming Emmys. Since it had spent the preceding three weeks as Gold Derby’s predicted Best Limited Series winner and was expected to reap several acting nominations, every drama and limited race was shaken up by its reclassification – and the dust still has not settled.
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
- 5/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The Mouse House is bringing its Emmy-themed “Disney FYC Fest” back for the third consecutive year, kicking things off May 29 with an preview event for FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and ending with “Shōgun” on June 11. And like last year, it’s back at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood.
Besides “Feud,” the two-week run will include events for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with The Stars,” “Fargo,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Kardashians,” “Life & Beth,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Quiz Lady,” “Shōgun,” “Under The Bridge,” “Vanderpump Villa,” “We Were The Lucky Ones” and “What We Do In The Shadows.”
The Disney FYC Fest installments will be available when the event officially opens on June 1 with “Fargo.” Like last year, costume and memorabilia displays, along with social media photo opps, will be installed in the DGA lobby. Among them: a jumbo-sized replica of Truman Capote...
Besides “Feud,” the two-week run will include events for shows including “Abbott Elementary,” “Ahsoka,” “Dancing with The Stars,” “Fargo,” “Genius: MLK/X,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Kardashians,” “Life & Beth,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Quiz Lady,” “Shōgun,” “Under The Bridge,” “Vanderpump Villa,” “We Were The Lucky Ones” and “What We Do In The Shadows.”
The Disney FYC Fest installments will be available when the event officially opens on June 1 with “Fargo.” Like last year, costume and memorabilia displays, along with social media photo opps, will be installed in the DGA lobby. Among them: a jumbo-sized replica of Truman Capote...
- 5/20/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The eight-seasons-long Game of Thrones series is widely regarded as one of the most popular and successful novel-based adaptations of all time, with writer cum producer David Benioff credited as one of the show’s executive producers, showrunners, and writers. But while most of the saga was a masterpiece, they somehow managed to mess up the series finale, which didn’t sit well with fans.
Game of Thrones. | Credit: HBO.
That being said, infuriated fans still blame Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who was the other EP, writer, and showrunner for GoT, for ruining the perfect end for their favorite lore, seemingly because of the canceled Star Wars trilogy they were supposed to tame afterward. However, many don’t seem to realize that this story also has an unexplored perspective they never really came to know.
Game of Thrones Finale Wasn’t Rushed Because of Star Wars Trilogy?
As it seems,...
Game of Thrones. | Credit: HBO.
That being said, infuriated fans still blame Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who was the other EP, writer, and showrunner for GoT, for ruining the perfect end for their favorite lore, seemingly because of the canceled Star Wars trilogy they were supposed to tame afterward. However, many don’t seem to realize that this story also has an unexplored perspective they never really came to know.
Game of Thrones Finale Wasn’t Rushed Because of Star Wars Trilogy?
As it seems,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. Cr: Kurt Iswarienko/FX Copyright 2023, FX. All Rights Reserved. All admirers of the highly regarded historical drama Shogun take note! Get ready to smile! After experiencing unprecedented popularity and breaking viewership records on FX, the epic saga will be returning to our screens for not one, but two more seasons. Executive producer Michaela Clavell, co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, gifted lead Hiroyuki Sanada, and other members of the creative team will supervise the creation of the show. Although the exact dates of production are still pending, a group of talented authors is already being gathered for this summer. If you haven’t yet started this exciting trip, you may watch all ten episodes of the first season on Disney+ overseas and Hulu in the United States. Prepare yourselves for more breathtaking battles, intricate political intrigue, and enthralling storytelling as Shogun continues to reign supreme on our screens!
- 5/17/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Welcome to My Favorite Scene! In this series, IndieWire speaks to actors behind a few of our favorite television performances about their personal-best onscreen moment and how it came together.
In “Shōgun,” Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) is a man playing both sides and one side at once. The wily lord swears his allegiance to two masters: lords Ishido (Takehiro Hira) and Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), the feuding members of Japan’s council of regents. When it appears the odds favor Ishido, Yabushige sides with him. When the tide turns back to Toranaga, Yabushige is happy to let the current sweep him away. So really, when it comes down to it, the Lord of Izu is only loyal to a single person: himself.
It’s fitting then, when asked for his favorite scene in “Shōgun,” that the actor bringing Yabushige to such shifty, spirited life zeroes in on a moment that reflects his character’s self-interests.
In “Shōgun,” Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) is a man playing both sides and one side at once. The wily lord swears his allegiance to two masters: lords Ishido (Takehiro Hira) and Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), the feuding members of Japan’s council of regents. When it appears the odds favor Ishido, Yabushige sides with him. When the tide turns back to Toranaga, Yabushige is happy to let the current sweep him away. So really, when it comes down to it, the Lord of Izu is only loyal to a single person: himself.
It’s fitting then, when asked for his favorite scene in “Shōgun,” that the actor bringing Yabushige to such shifty, spirited life zeroes in on a moment that reflects his character’s self-interests.
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
FX and Hulu’s historical drama Shogun premiered on February 27, 2024 and did the seemingly impossible. Throughout the years, many shows have tried to claim the title of “the new Game of Thrones,” but Shogun became the first title to actually pull off such an ambition, unanimously dubbed as such by many fans and critics alike.
This year’s sensation just received a promising but also scary update: it might just extend far beyond the original mini-series. Here’s what we know so far.
Shogun Seasons 2 & 3 Are In the Works
FX is teaming up with original novel writer James Clavell’s family to continue Shogun beyond Season 1 — which was supposed to be the only one. A team of writers has been assembled to pen out the scripts of not one but two more seasons. Bold move.
For now, “in the works” means very early pre-production: the writing process is yet to be started,...
This year’s sensation just received a promising but also scary update: it might just extend far beyond the original mini-series. Here’s what we know so far.
Shogun Seasons 2 & 3 Are In the Works
FX is teaming up with original novel writer James Clavell’s family to continue Shogun beyond Season 1 — which was supposed to be the only one. A team of writers has been assembled to pen out the scripts of not one but two more seasons. Bold move.
For now, “in the works” means very early pre-production: the writing process is yet to be started,...
- 5/17/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Based on the eponymous 1975 novel by James Clavell, FX’s and Hulu’s Shōgun became an absolute hit. Everyone knows that the series ended recently and that initial reports told that the series would not be renewed because they did not have a good story at the time, but we have recently reported that a second season was, indeed, in the works at FX, which made a lot of fans happy. But, we have even more good news for you at this point, as not only is a second season in the works, but according to the information provided by The Hollywood Reporter, a third season of Shōgun is also in the works at FX!
As you might know, the series wasn’t the first adaptation of Clavell’s novel, but the Shōgun series fully surpassed the 1980 series and became a critical and commercial success, both in the West and in Japan.
As you might know, the series wasn’t the first adaptation of Clavell’s novel, but the Shōgun series fully surpassed the 1980 series and became a critical and commercial success, both in the West and in Japan.
- 5/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The John Wick franchise has, in addition to Keanu Reeves’ titular character, given fans multiple stellar characters to be nostalgic about. While the latest iteration ended with Wick seemingly dying at the steps of the Basilica of Sacré Coeur, Donnie Yen’s character has recently received a spinoff, which is set to continue the story of Caine.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4. | Lionsgate
Yen played a blind assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4, with the spinoff expected to delve into his story following the events of the movie. Regardless, the actor also played an equally memorable role in the 206-released Rogue One, the first installment of the Star Wars anthology series. The movie saw Yen play another badass blind character in the form of Chirrut Imwe, a warrior who believes in the force, and arguably deserves his own spinoff, just like John Wick’s Caine.
Donnie Yen played the badass...
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4. | Lionsgate
Yen played a blind assassin in John Wick: Chapter 4, with the spinoff expected to delve into his story following the events of the movie. Regardless, the actor also played an equally memorable role in the 206-released Rogue One, the first installment of the Star Wars anthology series. The movie saw Yen play another badass blind character in the form of Chirrut Imwe, a warrior who believes in the force, and arguably deserves his own spinoff, just like John Wick’s Caine.
Donnie Yen played the badass...
- 5/17/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
FX and Hulu Developing Two More Seasons of Shogun - Main Image
FX and Hulu recently announced that two more new seasons of Shogun are officially in the works in the aftermath of the show's massive success.
The historical drama based on the James Clavell novel has become one of the most acclaimed TV series this year as it received glowing responses from both audiences and critics throughout its ten-episode run.
While the first season has already covered the entire novel, there have been questions about whether the series will go beyond the source material or if it will stay as a limited series.
Also Read: What's the Meaning Behind Lady Fuji's Line in the Shōgun Finale? Fans Weigh In
Shogun Seasons 2 and 3 In the Works at FX and Hulu
According to reports, FX and Hulu have announced that seasons 2 and 3 of Shogun are officially in the works following the success of the first season.
FX and Hulu recently announced that two more new seasons of Shogun are officially in the works in the aftermath of the show's massive success.
The historical drama based on the James Clavell novel has become one of the most acclaimed TV series this year as it received glowing responses from both audiences and critics throughout its ten-episode run.
While the first season has already covered the entire novel, there have been questions about whether the series will go beyond the source material or if it will stay as a limited series.
Also Read: What's the Meaning Behind Lady Fuji's Line in the Shōgun Finale? Fans Weigh In
Shogun Seasons 2 and 3 In the Works at FX and Hulu
According to reports, FX and Hulu have announced that seasons 2 and 3 of Shogun are officially in the works following the success of the first season.
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
No surprise here: more episodes of “Shōgun” are on the way. FX and streaming partner Hulu announced yesterday that they’ll renew their hit limited series for two more seasons. Star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada also returns, as do co-creators, writers, and executive producers Justin Marks and Rachel Condo, as well as EP Michaela Clavell. And “Shōgun” author James Clavell also returns to develop both upcoming seasons, too; so creatively speaking, everyone is back, which is good news for the show’s fans.
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Continue reading ‘Shōgun’: FX & Hulu Renew Hit Limited Series For Two More Seasons at The Playlist.
- 5/17/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Boasting stunning cinematography, detailed character work, and an intricately layered plot that gets deep into the fog of war, FX's sweeping, feudal Japan-set epic Shōgun has been one of the great limited series of 2024. Or at least it was — because now it is a limited series no more! As reported by Deadline, the critically acclaimed adaptation of James Clavell's 1975 Asia Saga novel is set to return for Season 2 and 3 (and possibly more).
With reports emerging last week that series star Hiroyuki Sanada had inked a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and the show gearing up for a big Emmys campaign in the Drama rather than Limited series categories, news of the historical epic's renewal comes as no surprise. Also unsurprising to learn is that, as well as Sanada's commitment to the show's future, series co-creators and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo — as well as...
With reports emerging last week that series star Hiroyuki Sanada had inked a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and the show gearing up for a big Emmys campaign in the Drama rather than Limited series categories, news of the historical epic's renewal comes as no surprise. Also unsurprising to learn is that, as well as Sanada's commitment to the show's future, series co-creators and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo — as well as...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
Even months before its release, Hiroyuki Sanada’s latest series was already garnering massive anticipation from fans. And, needless to say, as soon as it hit the screens, Shōgun didn’t hesitate to immaculately deliver to all of those expectations and do justice to the source material, becoming one of the biggest talks of the entire world and an internet sensation overnight.
Shōgun (2024). | Credit: FX.
However, that just might be about to change following recent reports about the series getting a second and third season greenlit by FX and being led by Sanada. Unarguably enough, that sounds just like what happened with Game of Thrones — i.e. the very saga Sanada’s series was being widely compared with — and things don’t seem to be looking all too good because of that.
Shōgun Reportedly Gets a Second and Third Season Greenlit
When fans finally got to witness Shōgun, their excitement was truly at its peak,...
Shōgun (2024). | Credit: FX.
However, that just might be about to change following recent reports about the series getting a second and third season greenlit by FX and being led by Sanada. Unarguably enough, that sounds just like what happened with Game of Thrones — i.e. the very saga Sanada’s series was being widely compared with — and things don’t seem to be looking all too good because of that.
Shōgun Reportedly Gets a Second and Third Season Greenlit
When fans finally got to witness Shōgun, their excitement was truly at its peak,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
FX’s Shogun is getting more seasons. FX, Hulu, and the Estate of James Clavell are working to extend the critically acclaimed global hit drama, moving forward to develop the saga with two additional seasons of the drama series.
The show’s key creative partners, including co-creators, executive producers, and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, executive producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada, are on board for the development. Production timing has not been locked in, but a writers’ room is being assembled and will begin this summer.
Through its first nine weeks, Shogun has become FX’s most-watched show ever based on global hours streamed. All 10 episodes of Shogun, which concluded on April 23, are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in all other territories.
FX’s Shogun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan...
The show’s key creative partners, including co-creators, executive producers, and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, executive producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada, are on board for the development. Production timing has not been locked in, but a writers’ room is being assembled and will begin this summer.
Through its first nine weeks, Shogun has become FX’s most-watched show ever based on global hours streamed. All 10 episodes of Shogun, which concluded on April 23, are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in all other territories.
FX’s Shogun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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