Based on the combined predictions of over 2,000 Gold Derby users, Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”) and Walton Goggins (“Fallout”) are not generally expected to reap 2024 Emmy bids at this time. However, their chances of soon reaching predicted nominee status greatly improved over the past week thanks to their new category placements. The limited series actress’ odds jumped from 100/1 to 66/1 after she migrated from lead to supporting, while the dramatic actor went from 62/1 to 37/1 by making the opposite move.
Gladstone’s “Under the Bridge” cast mate, Riley Keough, joined her in switching from lead to supporting but still retains her original 100/1 odds. The other two performers who rose above their previous 100/1 odds this week are lead actress Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”) and featured actor Mark Ruffalo (“All the Light We Cannot See”), both of whom hail from limited series.
At this point, the non-continuing series races are proving to be the most dynamic ones overall.
Gladstone’s “Under the Bridge” cast mate, Riley Keough, joined her in switching from lead to supporting but still retains her original 100/1 odds. The other two performers who rose above their previous 100/1 odds this week are lead actress Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”) and featured actor Mark Ruffalo (“All the Light We Cannot See”), both of whom hail from limited series.
At this point, the non-continuing series races are proving to be the most dynamic ones overall.
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers through Shogun episode 8.
Things aren’t looking great for Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and his allies in FX’s Shōgun. He’s lost his son, and is currently being ushered to Osaka, where he will almost definitely be sentenced to death by Lady Ochiba (Fumi Mikado), Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira), and the other Regents. Discouraged by Toranaga’s resignation to his fate, Hiromatsu (Tokuma Nishioka) speaks out against his decision to surrender, with the support of other leaders in Torganaga’s army. But as usual, things aren’t always what they seem with Torganaga, and he may still have a few tricks left up his sleeve.
Here’s everything you need to know before episode 9 of Shōgun, including where to watch and a full recap of episode 8.
When and Where Will Shogun Episode 9 Be Available to Watch?
Shōgun episode 9 “Crimson Sky” will be available to watch in the U.
Things aren’t looking great for Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and his allies in FX’s Shōgun. He’s lost his son, and is currently being ushered to Osaka, where he will almost definitely be sentenced to death by Lady Ochiba (Fumi Mikado), Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira), and the other Regents. Discouraged by Toranaga’s resignation to his fate, Hiromatsu (Tokuma Nishioka) speaks out against his decision to surrender, with the support of other leaders in Torganaga’s army. But as usual, things aren’t always what they seem with Torganaga, and he may still have a few tricks left up his sleeve.
Here’s everything you need to know before episode 9 of Shōgun, including where to watch and a full recap of episode 8.
When and Where Will Shogun Episode 9 Be Available to Watch?
Shōgun episode 9 “Crimson Sky” will be available to watch in the U.
- 4/14/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Veteran Japanese character actor Tadanobu Asano is having a very overdue breakthrough moment. The chameleonic film star has been a mainstay of Japanese cinema for nearly three decades, while also regularly appearing in prominent supporting parts in big Hollywood productions. But his irresistible performance in FX’s period series Shōgun is giving him an all-new level of global recognition.
Asano co-stars in Shōgun as Kashigi Yabushige, the scheming lord of Izu, a rugged region of feudal Japan where much of the series takes place. Playing the character with lived-in swagger and a fatalistic sense of humor, Asano has become one of the show’s clear fan favorites, with Reddit and Twitter threads popping up to revel in his character’s antics. Asano announced himself early in Shōgun‘s run: As many have marveled, Yabushige makes his entrance to the show by boiling a man alive but then wins the audience...
Asano co-stars in Shōgun as Kashigi Yabushige, the scheming lord of Izu, a rugged region of feudal Japan where much of the series takes place. Playing the character with lived-in swagger and a fatalistic sense of humor, Asano has become one of the show’s clear fan favorites, with Reddit and Twitter threads popping up to revel in his character’s antics. Asano announced himself early in Shōgun‘s run: As many have marveled, Yabushige makes his entrance to the show by boiling a man alive but then wins the audience...
- 4/10/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains spoilers through Shogun episode 7.
FX’s Shōgun is a masterclass in building tension as lines continue to be drawn between Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira), the other ruling Regents of Japan, and their respective allies. No longer able to play both sides, Lord Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) finally goes all-in on his allegiance to Toranaga as they prepare for an all-out assault on Osaka, which they dub Crimson Sky.
There’s clearly some unresolved family drama going on as well, because Toranaga’s brother Saeki (Eita Okuno) comes to Izu and seems to almost immediately betray him, revealing that he’s been offered a position as Regent in exchange for bringing his brother back to Osaka. Meanwhile Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) really just wants his ship back.
Here’s everything you need to know before episode 8 of Shōgun, including where to watch and a full recap...
FX’s Shōgun is a masterclass in building tension as lines continue to be drawn between Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira), the other ruling Regents of Japan, and their respective allies. No longer able to play both sides, Lord Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) finally goes all-in on his allegiance to Toranaga as they prepare for an all-out assault on Osaka, which they dub Crimson Sky.
There’s clearly some unresolved family drama going on as well, because Toranaga’s brother Saeki (Eita Okuno) comes to Izu and seems to almost immediately betray him, revealing that he’s been offered a position as Regent in exchange for bringing his brother back to Osaka. Meanwhile Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) really just wants his ship back.
Here’s everything you need to know before episode 8 of Shōgun, including where to watch and a full recap...
- 4/7/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
To mark the centenary of Yasujiro Ozu's birth, Hou Hsiao-Hsien made his own Tokyo story, “Café Lumière,” a film with Hou's individuality, but full of subtle nuances in tribute to the Japanese master. The family drama gets a modern-day setting, with cultural change seen across the generations.
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Yoko (Taiwanese-Japanese musician Yo Hitoto) is a journalist who switches her time between Tokyo and Taiwan. Researching Taiwanese composer Wen-Ye Jiang, she seeks out a cafe the composer frequented when based in Tokyo. And in tribute to Ozu, who favored dialogue over story, that is about that in terms of plot.
Family and its changing nature is a theme hinted at throughout, with Yoko being pregnant by her boyfriend in Taiwan. However, she has a somewhat blasé attitude towards the pregnancy, and indeed her boyfriend; unconcerned as to whether she sees him again,...
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Yoko (Taiwanese-Japanese musician Yo Hitoto) is a journalist who switches her time between Tokyo and Taiwan. Researching Taiwanese composer Wen-Ye Jiang, she seeks out a cafe the composer frequented when based in Tokyo. And in tribute to Ozu, who favored dialogue over story, that is about that in terms of plot.
Family and its changing nature is a theme hinted at throughout, with Yoko being pregnant by her boyfriend in Taiwan. However, she has a somewhat blasé attitude towards the pregnancy, and indeed her boyfriend; unconcerned as to whether she sees him again,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Andrew Thayne
- AsianMoviePulse
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 break down the loaded limited series field.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’ve reached what is maybe my favorite Emmys category of the year. Peak TV is dead and Mass TV is arguably on the ropes, but you wouldn’t know it from the absolutely stacked limited series and TV movie roster. What a time to be alive? There are multiple series here that I’m excited about, too many, in fact, to fit into the five slots for Best Limited Series. But right now I feel pretty good about the shows I do have represented. First in my heart and on my predictions list is “Shōgun,” our favorite “Succession” prequel and just a complete smash. Great crafts, beautiful crafts,...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’ve reached what is maybe my favorite Emmys category of the year. Peak TV is dead and Mass TV is arguably on the ropes, but you wouldn’t know it from the absolutely stacked limited series and TV movie roster. What a time to be alive? There are multiple series here that I’m excited about, too many, in fact, to fit into the five slots for Best Limited Series. But right now I feel pretty good about the shows I do have represented. First in my heart and on my predictions list is “Shōgun,” our favorite “Succession” prequel and just a complete smash. Great crafts, beautiful crafts,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Gen Sekiguchi's “Survive Style 5+” is a curiosa in cinema, being one of the rare comedy anthologies that actually delivers. Intertwining several stories where some characters cross over with others, there are a lot of scenes that one could pick as best. From Tadanobu Asano going to war with his murdered wife, who keeps resurrecting for the sole purpose of beating him up and humiliating him, to the constant homo-erotic tension between two gang members that is always introduced with a gay club dance number needle drop.
Still, as wonderfully absurd and visually rich as “Survive Style 5+” is, one scene always sticks out. It brings together Asano's neverending battle with his ex with that of a family plagued by their father stuck thinking he is a chicken after a hypnotist is murdered before turning him back. After many failed attempts by the salaryman-turned-chicken to fly, he actually manages to take flight.
Still, as wonderfully absurd and visually rich as “Survive Style 5+” is, one scene always sticks out. It brings together Asano's neverending battle with his ex with that of a family plagued by their father stuck thinking he is a chicken after a hypnotist is murdered before turning him back. After many failed attempts by the salaryman-turned-chicken to fly, he actually manages to take flight.
- 3/28/2024
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
This article contains spoilers through Shogun episode 6.
Halfway through its 10-episode run, FX’s Shōgun was not hurting for compelling antagonists. From the fierce Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and his council regents to the scheming Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) to even the god damned Portuguese, there are no shortage of threats to our heroes’ safety.
At the end of episode 5, however, Shōgun properly introduced the individual who might be the real big bad in all of this: Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido). The mother of the late Taikō’s only heir (himself too young to rule), Lady Ochiba has been mentioned several times throughout Shōgun‘s first half. As an honored guest (re: hostage) in Edo, Ochiba ensured that that Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) would be safe in the lion’s den that is Osaka. But now both Toranaga and Ochiba are back where they belong and Ochiba is ready to...
Halfway through its 10-episode run, FX’s Shōgun was not hurting for compelling antagonists. From the fierce Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and his council regents to the scheming Kashigi Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) to even the god damned Portuguese, there are no shortage of threats to our heroes’ safety.
At the end of episode 5, however, Shōgun properly introduced the individual who might be the real big bad in all of this: Lady Ochiba (Fumi Nikaido). The mother of the late Taikō’s only heir (himself too young to rule), Lady Ochiba has been mentioned several times throughout Shōgun‘s first half. As an honored guest (re: hostage) in Edo, Ochiba ensured that that Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) would be safe in the lion’s den that is Osaka. But now both Toranaga and Ochiba are back where they belong and Ochiba is ready to...
- 3/27/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The ever-busy Japanese character actor Tadanobu Asano — currently having a moment as one of the stars of Disney’s hit samurai series Shōgun — has joined the cast of Thai director Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s upcoming culinary thriller Morte Cucina. The actor and director last collaborated two decades ago on the romantic crime film Last Life in the Universe (2003), which was Thailand’s official submission to the Oscars that year and won Asano the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival.
Set in contemporary Bangkok, Morte Cucina follows a talented young female chef named Sao who has a chance encounter with a man who sexually abused her when she was a teen. “Using her talents in the kitchen, Sao sets her plan of revenge in motion — achieving a rather unexpected result,” the film’s logline reads.
The project’s producers are keeping the nature of Asano’s role under wraps for now,...
Set in contemporary Bangkok, Morte Cucina follows a talented young female chef named Sao who has a chance encounter with a man who sexually abused her when she was a teen. “Using her talents in the kitchen, Sao sets her plan of revenge in motion — achieving a rather unexpected result,” the film’s logline reads.
The project’s producers are keeping the nature of Asano’s role under wraps for now,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Since its premiere on February 27, FX on Hulu’s “Shōgun” has become one of the most popular limited series of this Emmy cycle. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 titular novel, the historical series created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks revolves around an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) shipwrecked in Japan at the start of the 17th century in the midst of political upheaval surrounding a powerful daimyō (Hiroyuki Sanada) and a samurai (Anna Sawai) torn between her loyalty and faith. With the series already midway through its run and receiving critical acclaim and awards attention, let’s re-examine NBC’s original 1980 miniseries — which garnered 14 Emmy nominations and three wins –- to determine potential categories for the current program.
Here are the 1981 Emmy nominations and wins for the first “Shōgun” television adaptation:
Best Limited Series (Won)
James Clavell, Executive Producer
Eric Bercovici, Producer
Best Movie/Limited Actor
Richard Chamberlain as John...
Here are the 1981 Emmy nominations and wins for the first “Shōgun” television adaptation:
Best Limited Series (Won)
James Clavell, Executive Producer
Eric Bercovici, Producer
Best Movie/Limited Actor
Richard Chamberlain as John...
- 3/19/2024
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
Shogun is currently airing on Hulu, but some viewers are wondering if a second season is in the works. The show's co-creators, Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, spoke about the possibility of another round of episodes in a recent interview with THR.
Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, Shogun is set in 1600 feudal Japan and is based on the novel by James Clavell.
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Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, Shogun is set in 1600 feudal Japan and is based on the novel by James Clavell.
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- 3/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Following the release of Shōgun, the FX show has made a huge splash among fans gaining global fandom and praise for its holistic accuracy on the landscape the show is based on. Starring legendary Japanese actor and singer, Hiroyuki Sanada who recently appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4, Shōgun has elevated to be one of the greatest shows of recent times.
Hiroyuki Sanada in FX’s Shōgun
It was the hard work and years of preparation reimagining James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel of the same name for the purpose of cinematic representation. Sanada also served as a cultural adviser while being a producer of the show. Still, a recent update might upset you if you have showered lots of love for the epic show set in 17th-century feudal Japan.
Shōgun Season 2 Update Is Not Promising
Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo. Image: Screen Rant Plus/Yt
Shōgun co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel...
Hiroyuki Sanada in FX’s Shōgun
It was the hard work and years of preparation reimagining James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel of the same name for the purpose of cinematic representation. Sanada also served as a cultural adviser while being a producer of the show. Still, a recent update might upset you if you have showered lots of love for the epic show set in 17th-century feudal Japan.
Shōgun Season 2 Update Is Not Promising
Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo. Image: Screen Rant Plus/Yt
Shōgun co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel...
- 3/9/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Shōgun is a historical drama miniseries created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. The FX series is based on a novel of the same name by James Clavell, it is set in Japan in the year 1600 and it follows the story of two ambitious men Lord Yoshii Toranaga, powerful daimyō, who is being targeted by his political rivals, and John Blackthorne, an English sailor with a mysterious past who might be able of help to him.
Shōgun has already become FX’s biggest Hulu premiere with 9 million views. The historical drama has something for everyone including beautiful cinematography, violence, and a brilliantly written political narrative.
Shōgun – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – FX
Shōgun consists of ten episodes in total. The historical political drama series premiered on Hulu with its two episodes on February 27, with the rest coming out weekly on Tuesday. Check out the full episode...
Shōgun has already become FX’s biggest Hulu premiere with 9 million views. The historical drama has something for everyone including beautiful cinematography, violence, and a brilliantly written political narrative.
Shōgun – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – FX
Shōgun consists of ten episodes in total. The historical political drama series premiered on Hulu with its two episodes on February 27, with the rest coming out weekly on Tuesday. Check out the full episode...
- 3/6/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The premiere of FX’s Shōgun delivered a sizable streaming audience worldwide to go along with solid on-air numbers in the United States.
Over its first six days of release, the limited series’ first episode — based on James Clavell’s best-selling 1975 novel — gathered 9 million streaming views globally on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ (with “view” defined as the now-standard formula of total viewing time divided by running time). According to Disney, that’s the best worldwide debut to date for a Disney General Entertainment scripted series (i.e., one that doesn’t fall under the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Branded TV, Pixar or National Geographic banners).
Domestically, the premiere episode of Shōgun also scored the best streaming debut for an FX show on Hulu (with an assist from Disney+), edging out the season two opener of The Bear. Outside the United States, Shōgun topped season one of The Kardashians as the...
Over its first six days of release, the limited series’ first episode — based on James Clavell’s best-selling 1975 novel — gathered 9 million streaming views globally on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ (with “view” defined as the now-standard formula of total viewing time divided by running time). According to Disney, that’s the best worldwide debut to date for a Disney General Entertainment scripted series (i.e., one that doesn’t fall under the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Branded TV, Pixar or National Geographic banners).
Domestically, the premiere episode of Shōgun also scored the best streaming debut for an FX show on Hulu (with an assist from Disney+), edging out the season two opener of The Bear. Outside the United States, Shōgun topped season one of The Kardashians as the...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The debut of the FX limited series “Shōgun” has proven to be a hit with audiences.
The premiere episodes of the 10-episode series has pulled in 9 million views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of availability, with a view defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
That is high enough to make it the number one scripted series premiere globally for Disney General Entertainment, beating “The Kardashians” Season 1, and the number one premiere of an FX series on Hulu in the U.S. ahead of “The Bear” Season 2. It should be noted, however, that the “Shōgun” viewership also includes Hulu on Disney+
“Shōgun,” based on the James Clavell novel of the same name, has long been a passion project for FX chief John Landgraf, who originally greenlit the show back in 2018. The show has received strong reviews from critics as well, with Variety‘s...
The premiere episodes of the 10-episode series has pulled in 9 million views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of availability, with a view defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
That is high enough to make it the number one scripted series premiere globally for Disney General Entertainment, beating “The Kardashians” Season 1, and the number one premiere of an FX series on Hulu in the U.S. ahead of “The Bear” Season 2. It should be noted, however, that the “Shōgun” viewership also includes Hulu on Disney+
“Shōgun,” based on the James Clavell novel of the same name, has long been a passion project for FX chief John Landgraf, who originally greenlit the show back in 2018. The show has received strong reviews from critics as well, with Variety‘s...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
FX’s Shōgun came out of the gate strong with its streaming debut.
According to Disney, the premiere episode of the limited series amassed 9M views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days on these services. Internationally, this makes Shōgun the No. 1 general entertainment series for the company, surpassing The Kardashians Season 1.
Domestically, Disney says that Shōgun inched ahead of The Bear Season 2 to become the No. 1 FX premiere on its streaming platforms, certainly aided by the fact that FX releases are now also available on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers. The Bear Season 2 didn’t have that luxury.
Disney defines “views” as total stream time divided by runtime, similar to Netflix. The company rarely releases definitive streaming data, which makes Shōgun‘s performance difficult to compare to anything else.
The last time Disney released streaming data, it was for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. That premiere...
According to Disney, the premiere episode of the limited series amassed 9M views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days on these services. Internationally, this makes Shōgun the No. 1 general entertainment series for the company, surpassing The Kardashians Season 1.
Domestically, Disney says that Shōgun inched ahead of The Bear Season 2 to become the No. 1 FX premiere on its streaming platforms, certainly aided by the fact that FX releases are now also available on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers. The Bear Season 2 didn’t have that luxury.
Disney defines “views” as total stream time divided by runtime, similar to Netflix. The company rarely releases definitive streaming data, which makes Shōgun‘s performance difficult to compare to anything else.
The last time Disney released streaming data, it was for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. That premiere...
- 3/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Hiroyuki Sanada starrer historical drama limited series Shōgun has been receiving critical acclaim worldwide, but it seems that even within the industry, opinions are divided. While the renowned game designer Hideo Kojima has hailed the series, calling it the Game of Thrones of ‘Japan’, Shōgun’s director, Jonathan van Tulleken, begs to differ.
In an interview, Tulleken stated that he sees Shōgun as more of Succession or House of Cards than a direct comparison to Game of Thrones. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks developed Shōgun as a limited historical drama series. In addition to Sanada, the cast also features Tommy Bestow, Cosmo Jarvis, Takehiro Hira, Tadanobu Asano, and Fumi Nikaido.
FX’s Shōgun
Critics Compare Shōgun to Game of Thrones
Hailed by some critics as the ‘new Game of Thrones’, the new television adaptation of Shōgun made its premiere on...
In an interview, Tulleken stated that he sees Shōgun as more of Succession or House of Cards than a direct comparison to Game of Thrones. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks developed Shōgun as a limited historical drama series. In addition to Sanada, the cast also features Tommy Bestow, Cosmo Jarvis, Takehiro Hira, Tadanobu Asano, and Fumi Nikaido.
FX’s Shōgun
Critics Compare Shōgun to Game of Thrones
Hailed by some critics as the ‘new Game of Thrones’, the new television adaptation of Shōgun made its premiere on...
- 3/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
FX’s Shōgun series is currently being compared by fans and critics with HBO’s hit fantasy show Game of Thrones, and director Jonathan van Tulleken disagrees with the claims. While he acknowledges the fact that it is a spectacle, the filmmaker has another comparison in mind.
FX’s Shōgun
Shōgun was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks as a limited historical drama series based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same title. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Tommy Bestow, and Fumi Nikaido.
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Shōgun Director Isn’t Amused With Show’s Comparison To Game Of Thrones
While speaking with Today via Deadline, director Jonathan van Tulleken says HBO’s Succession and Netflix’s House of Cards are better comparisons to Shōgun than George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.
FX’s Shōgun
Shōgun was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks as a limited historical drama series based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same title. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Tommy Bestow, and Fumi Nikaido.
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Shōgun Director Isn’t Amused With Show’s Comparison To Game Of Thrones
While speaking with Today via Deadline, director Jonathan van Tulleken says HBO’s Succession and Netflix’s House of Cards are better comparisons to Shōgun than George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.
- 3/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The length of a movie or TV show’s credits is usually a good indicator of the scale of a production. But going through the credits of FX’s “Shogun,” the scale of the challenge in replicating the culture of feudal Japan during the Sengoku period really hits home; among those listed are a team of kimono technicians and design specialists, historical consultants, period language consultants and interpreters, three different movement advisors for samurai behavior, general background movements, and even period-appropriate sitting and walking attitudes.
The guiding principle for the show’s approach to its historical setting was whether Japanese fans of Nhk dramas and Kyoto-style Jidaigeki would raise their eyebrows or accept the look and feel of the series. “I think that’s something we often gloss over when it comes to conversations about representation: bringing those who have lived in this world for a very long time to the table,...
The guiding principle for the show’s approach to its historical setting was whether Japanese fans of Nhk dramas and Kyoto-style Jidaigeki would raise their eyebrows or accept the look and feel of the series. “I think that’s something we often gloss over when it comes to conversations about representation: bringing those who have lived in this world for a very long time to the table,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
This post contains spoilers for the first two episodes of "Shogun."
FX's "Shogun" sets up a premise grand and sweeping in scale, transporting us to feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period, a time when civil wars and social strife continuously plagued the nation. The source material for the limited 10-part series is James Clavell's 1975 novel "Shogun," a stunning, expansive work of historical fiction that spans more than 1,200 pages and details the fictionalized exploits of a real event. As the novel embeds real historical events with dramatic embellishments, there is a lot to dissect and absorb in terms of the socio-political clashes that took place during that time, which eventually led to the real-life Battle of Sekigahara, a turning point in 1600s Japan.
The "Shogun" premiere lays an impressive foundation for the semi-historical events to come, opening with the crew on the Dutch warship, Erasmus, who are on...
FX's "Shogun" sets up a premise grand and sweeping in scale, transporting us to feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period, a time when civil wars and social strife continuously plagued the nation. The source material for the limited 10-part series is James Clavell's 1975 novel "Shogun," a stunning, expansive work of historical fiction that spans more than 1,200 pages and details the fictionalized exploits of a real event. As the novel embeds real historical events with dramatic embellishments, there is a lot to dissect and absorb in terms of the socio-political clashes that took place during that time, which eventually led to the real-life Battle of Sekigahara, a turning point in 1600s Japan.
The "Shogun" premiere lays an impressive foundation for the semi-historical events to come, opening with the crew on the Dutch warship, Erasmus, who are on...
- 2/28/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, Shōgun is a limited historical drama series based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. The story follows the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds and a mysterious female samurai. The show stars an acclaimed Japanese cast including Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, and more.
The ten-episode series premiered with two episodes premiering on February 27th, 2024 and new episodes releasing weekly. The series received a positive response from the critics upon its release with special mention for the performances of the actors, its commitment to source material, and immersion. Hiroyuki Sanada recently shared his views on working on the show that has already been dubbed as a ‘must watch’.
Suggested“You’re gonna want to watch it”: Shōgun is Being Called the Next Game of Thrones: 5 Reasons it’s Better Than GoT Hiroyuki...
The ten-episode series premiered with two episodes premiering on February 27th, 2024 and new episodes releasing weekly. The series received a positive response from the critics upon its release with special mention for the performances of the actors, its commitment to source material, and immersion. Hiroyuki Sanada recently shared his views on working on the show that has already been dubbed as a ‘must watch’.
Suggested“You’re gonna want to watch it”: Shōgun is Being Called the Next Game of Thrones: 5 Reasons it’s Better Than GoT Hiroyuki...
- 2/28/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Of all the shows that have sought or earned comparisons to “Game of Thrones,” most have emulated its genre conventions. From “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” to “Foundation,” fantasy and science fiction series have thrived in recent years, riding on the momentum of a blockbuster hit that proved lore and maps weren’t just for fan conventions. But in writing “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the source material for the HBO drama, author George R.R. Martin was inspired as much by the Wars of the Roses, the real-life conflicts that wracked 15th-century England, as by Middle-earth. Before dragons and ice zombies entered the picture, “Game of Thrones” was built on the stuff of actual history: political alliances, fractured families and massive armies marching on foot.
“Shōgun,” the nearly 1,200-page tome published by James Clavell in 1975, is a work of fiction, but one faithful to the...
“Shōgun,” the nearly 1,200-page tome published by James Clavell in 1975, is a work of fiction, but one faithful to the...
- 2/26/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Even by Peak TV standards, where TV shows routinely look every bit as good as big-budget blockbusters, FX’s Shōgun is flat-out breathtaking. Admirably ambitious and epic in scope, the limited series set in feudal Japan (premiering next Tuesday at 10/9c; I’ve seen the first four episodes) boasts exquisite period detail and grandly staged action sequences that are so stunning, it’s almost worth watching just to lay eyes on them. But the story it tells is less impressive, bogged down by too many plotlines and an unconvincing central romance. Shōgun is still a worthwhile watch, all things considered,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Plot: Set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga 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, 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, a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko must reconcile her newfound companionship with Blackthorne, her commitment to the faith that saved her and her duty to her late father.
Review: Forty-four years ago, during the heyday of the network television mini-series, NBC...
Review: Forty-four years ago, during the heyday of the network television mini-series, NBC...
- 2/21/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
FX and Hulu’s debuted new footage from the Shogun limited series during a :30 Super Bowl TV spot and then brought the final – and lengthy – new trailer online. The 10-episode series, based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, will premiere on February 27, 2024 on Hulu with the release of the first two episodes.
New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Tuesdays.
Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in ‘Shogun’ (Photo Cr: Katie Yu / FX)
FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:
Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who 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...
New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Tuesdays.
Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in ‘Shogun’ (Photo Cr: Katie Yu / FX)
FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:
Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who 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...
- 2/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The unlikely hero of FX/Hulu’s new adaptation of Shōgun is… James Clavell’s 1975 novel.
The pervasive perception of the epic tome, nearly 50 years after its publication and nearly as long after its wildly popular NBC television adaptation, is that it’s dated — a colonialist Dances With Samurai that would never be made today, leaving aside how much Shōgun DNA is visible in offerings like Max’s Tokyo Vice and Netflix’s spectacular Blue Eye Samurai.
In truth, read through a modern lens, Clavell’s novel is both a spectacular yarn and as thoroughly well-intentioned and well-researched a story as a popular-skewing book could be in 1975. This is evident in Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo’s fresh take, which is less a reinvention and more a carefully considered excavation of the Clavell text. Although there are very clear shifts in focus and adjustments that reflect an evolved cultural understanding,...
The pervasive perception of the epic tome, nearly 50 years after its publication and nearly as long after its wildly popular NBC television adaptation, is that it’s dated — a colonialist Dances With Samurai that would never be made today, leaving aside how much Shōgun DNA is visible in offerings like Max’s Tokyo Vice and Netflix’s spectacular Blue Eye Samurai.
In truth, read through a modern lens, Clavell’s novel is both a spectacular yarn and as thoroughly well-intentioned and well-researched a story as a popular-skewing book could be in 1975. This is evident in Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo’s fresh take, which is less a reinvention and more a carefully considered excavation of the Clavell text. Although there are very clear shifts in focus and adjustments that reflect an evolved cultural understanding,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"We must protect Japan against treachery." FX & Hulu have revealed one final official trailer for Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. This looks like it's going to be amazingly good! A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. Launching for streaming at the end of this month. From James Clavell's novel, FX’s Shōgun series is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. The series follows the main character of John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, along with a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Updated with Super Bowl spot: FX has unveiled a new extended trailer for Shōgun, its original series adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, ahead of a 30-second spot the network will air Sunday during Super Bowl Lviii (watch it below). The 10-episode series premieres Tuesday, February 27 on Hulu in the U.S., on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. The premiere will include the first two episodes, followed by a new episode each week. You can watch the new extended trailer above and previously released teaser trailer at the bottom of the post.
Related: Peak TV Is Over: Number Of Original Series Falls For First Time In A Decade, Per FX
Previously, November 2: FX has finally released its first trailer for Shōgun, its original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel that was created for television by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks.
The limited...
Related: Peak TV Is Over: Number Of Original Series Falls For First Time In A Decade, Per FX
Previously, November 2: FX has finally released its first trailer for Shōgun, its original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel that was created for television by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks.
The limited...
- 2/12/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Two months into the new year, Hulu is in full gear! The streamer will usher in several major premieres this February in addition to a wide variety of library shows and movies. Kick off the month with the premiere of the latest installment of Ryan Murphy and FX’s “Feud,” entitled “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and starring Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Tom Hollander, and more.
Recent Emmy winner Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” will also welcome students back in the doors as Season 3 makes its highly anticipated premiere mid-month on both ABC and on Hulu the next day, part of several season premieres for ABC this month, including “Not Dead Yet,” “The Conners,” and more.
From the recent Sundance debut film “Suncoast” to the epic historical miniseries “Shōgun,” find out everything coming to Hulu in February, including The Streamable’s top five must-see shows and movies!
Recent Emmy winner Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” will also welcome students back in the doors as Season 3 makes its highly anticipated premiere mid-month on both ABC and on Hulu the next day, part of several season premieres for ABC this month, including “Not Dead Yet,” “The Conners,” and more.
From the recent Sundance debut film “Suncoast” to the epic historical miniseries “Shōgun,” find out everything coming to Hulu in February, including The Streamable’s top five must-see shows and movies!
- 1/31/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which recently wrapped production after a bumpy ride through the year of the strikes. This film will be bringing popular video game character Johnny Cage to the screen, with Karl Urban of Dredd, Star Trek, and The Boys taking on the role. Despite Urban’s established awesomeness, he was an unexpected choice for Johnny Cage, and there are some fans who have let it be known that they would have chosen someone else to play the part. We’ll have to wait and see how it turned out, but one thing we know right now is that Urban had a great time working on the movie, calling it “most action packed fun I’ve ever had on a film!”
Urban said that while celebrating the end of production on Instagram, where he made a...
Urban said that while celebrating the end of production on Instagram, where he made a...
- 1/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Karl Urban marked the end of filming on Simon McQuoid‘s upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 on his Instagram, calling it “the most action packed fun I’ve ever had” on a film. Urban, who plays Johnny Cage in the follow-up to the 2021 film, also took the opportunity to show himself sans beard, which he’ll no doubt be growing back for The Boys, which will be returning for Season 4 later this year.
We’ve not seen a picture yet of Urban as everyone’s favourite action movie star, though MK2 producer Todd Garner had given us a peek of what to expect a few weeks back. Garner had taken to X last week to announce that filming had wrapped for the film, which according to Garner, won’t have a trailer out just yet.
“I know I’m gonna start getting a lot of messages about like, ‘When is the trailer?...
We’ve not seen a picture yet of Urban as everyone’s favourite action movie star, though MK2 producer Todd Garner had given us a peek of what to expect a few weeks back. Garner had taken to X last week to announce that filming had wrapped for the film, which according to Garner, won’t have a trailer out just yet.
“I know I’m gonna start getting a lot of messages about like, ‘When is the trailer?...
- 1/28/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
"My men are eager... to spill blood by you side!" Don't miss this trailer! FX & Hulu have unveiled a full-on, two-minute red band trailer for Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. This looks so awesome!! From James Clavell's novel, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. It follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, and a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano, Anna Sawai, Yûki Kedôin, Eushin Lee, Tommy Bastow,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June last year… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end in November, and filming resumed on Mortal Kombat 2 very soon after. Now filming has wrapped, and we know this because Max Huang, who plays Kung Lao in these movies, shared pictures from the wrap party! You can check them out at the bottom of this article, along with some images producer Todd Garner shared to social media during the production.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I...
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat 2 has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer on the Marvel / Disney+ series Moon Knight. Last year, Slater said that working on the project had been “really fun so far. … I...
- 1/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Berlin Film Festival today unveiled further titles for the 2024 edition of its Berlinale Special Presentations sidebar section alongside its classics program. Scroll down for the full list of titles announced today.
Highlights from the latest drop of Specials titles include Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, a feature documentary about influential British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger narrated by Killers of the Flower Moon filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The feature is directed by David Hinton and features rare archival material from the personal collections of Powell, Pressburger, and Scorsese.
Love Lies Bleeding, the latest feature from British filmmaker Rose Glass will debut in the Specials program. The feature stars Kristen Stewart alongside Katy O’Brian. A short synopsis describes the pic as “a romance fueled by ego, desire, and the American Dream.” The film will arrive at Berlin following it’s debut at Sundance.
Abel Ferrara is...
Highlights from the latest drop of Specials titles include Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, a feature documentary about influential British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger narrated by Killers of the Flower Moon filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The feature is directed by David Hinton and features rare archival material from the personal collections of Powell, Pressburger, and Scorsese.
Love Lies Bleeding, the latest feature from British filmmaker Rose Glass will debut in the Specials program. The feature stars Kristen Stewart alongside Katy O’Brian. A short synopsis describes the pic as “a romance fueled by ego, desire, and the American Dream.” The film will arrive at Berlin following it’s debut at Sundance.
Abel Ferrara is...
- 1/15/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Another of Kitano's masterpiece is also his most commercially successful film, taking $23.7 million in the Japanese box office and $31.1 million worldwide, mainly because of its wide release in the US that reached 55 theaters. Furthermore, Kitano won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and yet again, plenty of awards from all over the world, and finally some from the Japanese Academy, although he was solely mentioned in the editing one, along Yoshinori Ohta.
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The story behind the production is, once again, one of extreme interest. Shortly after Shintaro Katsu's death, who played the main character throughout the Zatoichi franchise, Kitano was approached by the very powerful madam and ex-dancer Saito. She was a close friend of Katsu's, and owned the rights to everything pertaining to Zatoichi. An extremely wealthy woman, the owner of dozens of strip clubs,...
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The story behind the production is, once again, one of extreme interest. Shortly after Shintaro Katsu's death, who played the main character throughout the Zatoichi franchise, Kitano was approached by the very powerful madam and ex-dancer Saito. She was a close friend of Katsu's, and owned the rights to everything pertaining to Zatoichi. An extremely wealthy woman, the owner of dozens of strip clubs,...
- 1/7/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Shōgun is coming soon to Hulu. FX has announced a February premiere date for the limited series with the release of new posters and a trailer.
Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, the series is based on a novel by James Clavell, which tells the story of a sailor shipwrecked in Japan in 1600.
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Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, the series is based on a novel by James Clavell, which tells the story of a sailor shipwrecked in Japan in 1600.
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- 11/30/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Draw your sword and prepare to uphold honor because FX‘s Shōgun is ready to reveal its global premiere date. The samurai epic starts on February 27, 2024, bringing the ten-part adaptation of James Clavell’s novel series to fans of historical drama and beyond. Shōgun goes day-and-date worldwide, debuting on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. The massive series begins with a two-episode premiere and a new episode each week. Fans have anticipated the Shōgun premiere date for months, and now it’s here!
Here’s the official synopsis for Shōgun courtesy of FX:
“FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, was created for television by Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks. The 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga...
Here’s the official synopsis for Shōgun courtesy of FX:
“FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, was created for television by Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks. The 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga...
- 11/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
FX has set the premiere date for the highly-anticipated series adaptation of “Shogun.”
The limited series will debut its first two episodes on Feb. 27, 2024, on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. A new episode will drop each week on the streamers, and the FX linear channel will telecast new episodes once each week.
Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, “Shogun” is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.
The official logline reads, “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 limited series will debut its first two episodes on Feb. 27, 2024, on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. A new episode will drop each week on the streamers, and the FX linear channel will telecast new episodes once each week.
Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, “Shogun” is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.
The official logline reads, “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...
- 11/29/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid is back at the helm for the sequel Mortal Kombat 2, which started filming at the end of June… then had to shut down production when the Screen Actors Guild strike hit a couple weeks later. That strike came to an end last week, and it was rumored that Mortal Kombat 2 would go back into production in early 2024. When producer Todd Garner saw that rumor, he tweeted, “This is not true. We are filming before then…” Way before then, as it turns out. Garner and cast member Karl Urban have both confirmed that Mortal Kombat 2 is already filming again!
Urban confirmed by sharing a picture that shows him hanging out with some of his castmates. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer...
Urban confirmed by sharing a picture that shows him hanging out with some of his castmates. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
The screenplay for Mortal Kombat II has been written by Jeremy Slater, who was the lead writer...
- 11/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
While there’s plenty to be said and appreciated about cozy, comforting horror that offers catharsis, the genre’s ultimate aim is to terrify, shock, and even repulse. Of course, there is no shortage of ways that filmmakers accomplish this, frequently through gore, violence, and potent scare tactics, but transgressive horror is in a league of its own.
More than just gore, transgressive horror films revel in the taboo. Transgressive horror shatters cultural norms and seeks to explore beyond the boundaries of taste and social sensibilities, challenging viewers with shocking and sacrilegious imagery and themes. And yet, it’s not solely for shock value; transgressive horror has more on its mind than simply gore and depictions of depravity. There’s a purpose behind the pain. This week’s streaming picks are for the seekers of extreme cinema, unafraid to test their limits.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
More than just gore, transgressive horror films revel in the taboo. Transgressive horror shatters cultural norms and seeks to explore beyond the boundaries of taste and social sensibilities, challenging viewers with shocking and sacrilegious imagery and themes. And yet, it’s not solely for shock value; transgressive horror has more on its mind than simply gore and depictions of depravity. There’s a purpose behind the pain. This week’s streaming picks are for the seekers of extreme cinema, unafraid to test their limits.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
- 11/13/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ryuhei Matsuda was born on the 9th of May, 1983, in Tokyo, to actress and producer Miyuki Matsuda and actor Yûsaku Matsuda, and only six years later he loses his father to cancer at the premature age of 40. At only 15, Ryuhei is approached by Nagisa Oshima with the life changing offer of a prominent role in his film Gohatto. Since then, Matsuda's magnetic charisma and remarkable versatility have allowed him to portray a wide range of characters, from brooding antiheroes to quirky and endearing figures, captivating audiences both in Japan and internationally.
With a unique ability to immerse himself in diverse roles, he has left an indelible mark on Japanese cinema and continues to be a beloved and influential figure in the world of acting. However, Matsuda's congenital air of disdain for the whole world, his glacial aloofness mixed with his innate handsomeness make him the prototype of effortless coolness,...
With a unique ability to immerse himself in diverse roles, he has left an indelible mark on Japanese cinema and continues to be a beloved and influential figure in the world of acting. However, Matsuda's congenital air of disdain for the whole world, his glacial aloofness mixed with his innate handsomeness make him the prototype of effortless coolness,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
It’s been two years since the release of the live action Mortal Kombat reboot, and a sequel is on the way soon. Filming on Mortal Kombat 2 actually kicked off earlier this summer, you may recall, but it didn’t last long due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes going on at the time. But have no fear, because production on the movie sequel gets back underway real soon.
Responding to a report this week that suggested Mortal Kombat 2 will begin filming in early 2024, producer Todd Garner notes on Twitter that it’s actually kicking off even sooner.
“This is not true. We are filming before then,” Garner teases.
He writes in a follow-up tweet, “I promise I will keep the Mk Kommunity posted as soon as I have info on start date, etc. Everyone else is just speculating… or posting for clicks.”
This is not true. We are filming before then…...
Responding to a report this week that suggested Mortal Kombat 2 will begin filming in early 2024, producer Todd Garner notes on Twitter that it’s actually kicking off even sooner.
“This is not true. We are filming before then,” Garner teases.
He writes in a follow-up tweet, “I promise I will keep the Mk Kommunity posted as soon as I have info on start date, etc. Everyone else is just speculating… or posting for clicks.”
This is not true. We are filming before then…...
- 11/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"Death is in our air... and sea and earth. It can come for us at any moment." Damn. FX & Hulu revealed another short new 60-second trailer for the epic historical series Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. From James Clavell's novel of the same name, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. It follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of Shogun. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, and a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It was all the way back in 2018 when FX first announced that they would be adapting "Shōgun," the smash-hit novel from James Clavell that was previously adapted into a 1980 television miniseries. To put it into perspective how long the production has been, the miniseries was announced at the same time as the series adaptation of "What We Do in the Shadows," which is now in its fifth season. Described by the network as "an epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan," it seems wise to start prepping for "Shōgun" to be one of the first big hits of next year. "It's really told from multiple points of view, not just the singularly Western white male point of view," FX CEO John Landgraf said during the announcement. "I agree if you exoticize or fetishize Japanese culture from the Western and male gaze it would not fly. I...
- 11/5/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The latest trailer for Shogun, a television series about a European sailor who escapes a shipwreck in feudal Japan, has been released by FX.
Shogun is a period drama based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It took place just before the onset of Japan’s isolationist policy, which effectively blocked it from commerce or immigration with the majority of other nations. It also marks a watershed moment in Japanese history, with the end of the Sengoku era and the emergence of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Shōgun | Official Trailer
The trailer for Shogun, an ambitious-looking limited series adapted from author James Clavell’s best-selling novel, clearly shows that this is a blockbuster-level production, which explains why we haven’t heard anything about it for so long.
Shogun is set in medieval Japan in the 1600s and stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who looks at a Civil...
Shogun is a period drama based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It took place just before the onset of Japan’s isolationist policy, which effectively blocked it from commerce or immigration with the majority of other nations. It also marks a watershed moment in Japanese history, with the end of the Sengoku era and the emergence of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Shōgun | Official Trailer
The trailer for Shogun, an ambitious-looking limited series adapted from author James Clavell’s best-selling novel, clearly shows that this is a blockbuster-level production, which explains why we haven’t heard anything about it for so long.
Shogun is set in medieval Japan in the 1600s and stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who looks at a Civil...
- 11/4/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Marvel’s “Echo” Gets First Trailer
Marvel has debuted its first trailer for its upcoming limited series “Echo,” its “Hawkeye” spinoff series and the first Marvel Studios production to debut simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch the first trailer for “Echo” below:
Alaqua Cox reprises her role as Maya Lopez, a.k.a. Echo from “Hawkeye,” who will return to her hometown to “come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.” “Echo” will be the first superhero series ever to center on a Deaf and a Native American character.
Vincent D’Onofrio, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Graham Greene, Cody Lightning, Charlie Cox, Devery Jacobs, and Zahn McClarnon will also star.
“Echo” will premiere on both Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, Jan. 10 with all episodes available at once.
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Marvel has debuted its first trailer for its upcoming limited series “Echo,” its “Hawkeye” spinoff series and the first Marvel Studios production to debut simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch the first trailer for “Echo” below:
Alaqua Cox reprises her role as Maya Lopez, a.k.a. Echo from “Hawkeye,” who will return to her hometown to “come to terms with her past, reconnect with her Native American roots, and embrace her family and community.” “Echo” will be the first superhero series ever to center on a Deaf and a Native American character.
Vincent D’Onofrio, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Graham Greene, Cody Lightning, Charlie Cox, Devery Jacobs, and Zahn McClarnon will also star.
“Echo” will premiere on both Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, Jan. 10 with all episodes available at once.
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- 11/3/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"Life & death are the same. Both can have value & purpose." FX & Hulu have revealed an official trailer for an epic new historical series called Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. An epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. From James Clavell's novel of the same name, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. Set in the 17th Century, it follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shogun. The novel was previously adapted into a 1980 TV series, now with another fresh update. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
FX’s long-gestating Shogun series is now targeting a February 2024 premiere on Hulu and FX. The date announcement was accompanied by the first teaser trailer for the 10-episode limited series based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel.
Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created the series and executive produce, with Marks also guiding the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, and Michael De Luca.
Poster for FX’s Shogun
FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:
Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who 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...
Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created the series and executive produce, with Marks also guiding the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, and Michael De Luca.
Poster for FX’s Shogun
FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:
Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who 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...
- 11/2/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Hiroyuki Sanada plays a warlord fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him in the trailer for Hulu and FX’s epic limited series Shōgun, which was unveiled on Thursday ahead of a Feb. 2024 debut.
Just as Sanada’s character, besieged Lord Yoshii Toranaga, is facing defeat as the 10-episode series begins, a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village and the English pilot, Major John Blackthorne, played by Cosmo Jarvis, is taken prisoner.
While also having the warlord as his spiritual mentor, Toranga looks to Blackthorne to tip the balance in his fight against his enemies on the Council of Regents.
Whether Blackthorne survives or dies in captivity also becomes tied to Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a translator for Toranaga enlisted to avenge her father’s death. “Just remember, we live and we die. We control nothing beyond that,” Mariko tells Blackthorne at one point in the trailer.
Just as Sanada’s character, besieged Lord Yoshii Toranaga, is facing defeat as the 10-episode series begins, a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village and the English pilot, Major John Blackthorne, played by Cosmo Jarvis, is taken prisoner.
While also having the warlord as his spiritual mentor, Toranga looks to Blackthorne to tip the balance in his fight against his enemies on the Council of Regents.
Whether Blackthorne survives or dies in captivity also becomes tied to Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a translator for Toranaga enlisted to avenge her father’s death. “Just remember, we live and we die. We control nothing beyond that,” Mariko tells Blackthorne at one point in the trailer.
- 11/2/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The last time legendary Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada – star of :a[Westworld]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/westworld-season-4/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[Mortal Kombat]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/mortal-kombat/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, and :a[Bullet Train]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/bullet-train/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} –graced our screens, he was helping his old pal John Wick and going toe-to-toe with Donnie Yen in Chad Stahelski's all-out action epic :a[John Wick: Chapter 4]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/john-wick-chapter-4/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. And in the first trailer for feudal Japan-set FX series Shōgun, it looks like the man they call Hiro has even bigger fish to fillet. Check out the trailer below;
Close-quarters combat. Beach-bound archer batallions. Symbolic birds of prey. Portentous talk of living and dying. Sanada rallying the troops,...
Close-quarters combat. Beach-bound archer batallions. Symbolic birds of prey. Portentous talk of living and dying. Sanada rallying the troops,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
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