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☆ Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

TOKYO — Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and international audiences alike. The historical epic set in Imperial Japan claimed 19 awards, the most ever for a single drama season, including best drama and acting awards for leads Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. Another Japanese period piece, “Blue Eye Samurai,” won an Emmy for the best animated program. The Emmys triumph on Sunday reached Japan on a holiday on Monday, but that didn’t stop “Shogun” from becoming a top trending topic online. “The reason why Sanada is fighting alone so diligently is to give back to Japan,” a user named Rui wrote on X.

Persons: ”, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, Hiroshi Moriya, “, HBO’s, Naomi Mano, ” Mano, James Clavell, Richard Chamberlain, Walt Disney’s, Jake Adelstein, Adelstein, Rui Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Japan, Paris Olympics, Luxurique, Walt Disney’s FX, “ Tokyo, Sunday Locations: TOKYO, Imperial Japan, Japan, Tokyo, America

☆ FBI investigates suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt and historic Emmy night for 'Shōgun': Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Elizabeth Both | Elizabeth Both Is An Associate Platforms Editor For Nbc News | Based In New York. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

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Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Eric Thayer, Donald Trump’s, Ryan Wesley Routh, Steven Cheung, Kamala Harris, Mike Johnson, “, ”, Tierney, Johnson, Christopher Polk, “ Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, “ Shōgun ”, Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón, Zayas, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Christopher Storer, Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, NFL Kevin Sabitus, Greg Rosenstein, Vic, Mel l, lea, stu Organizations: FBI, House Republicans, Bloomberg, Getty, Service, NBC News, Secret Service, Trump, Mar, GOP, Getty Images House Republicans, SAVE, Variety, Creative Arts, NFL, AFC, NBC, Uni Locations: Florida, Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach , Florida, Japan, Fra, abo

Japanese-language TV series “Shōgun” dominated the drama series categories at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, winning four categories: best drama, best directing for a drama series, outstanding lead actor in a drama series and outstanding lead actress in a drama series. "It was an East-meets-West dream project with respect," Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays Yoshii Toranaga, said in accepting the award for lead actor in a drama series. Katie Yu / FXIn addition to the big acting awards, “Shōgun” was also nominated for a host of technical awards, like production design, original dramatic score and stunt performance. I'm a mess today," Anna Sawai said accepting her award for best actress in a drama series. Lead actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Asian to win the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series.

Persons: ”, “, Japan that’s, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, Katie Yu, “ Shōgun ”, ” Néstor Carbonell, Anna Sawai, Sawai, Toda Mariko, Lee Jung, jae, Sanada Organizations: Creative Arts, FX, Disney, Variety, Korean Netflix Locations: Japan, East, U.S, Korean, ”

☆ Anna Sawai and ‘Shōgun’ cast led the Emmys — and its red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

And on the red carpet outside LA’s Peacock Theater, the show’s cast and crew (and their significant others) produced some of the evening’s most eye-catching fashion, too. But it was his actress wife Kurumi Nakata who wowed the red carpet in a kimono featuring gold detailing worthy of a historical Japanese painting. Moeka Hoshi wore a chiffon Miu Miu gown. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesBeyond the main cast, actor Moeka Hoshi, who has a recurring role in the series, impressed in a look by Miu Miu, the sister label to luxury giant Prada. "Shōgun" creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo pose on the red carpet.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Anna Sawai, Vera Wang, Cartier, Sawai, Lady Mariko, Karla Welch, “, ” Welch, Vogue, ” Hiroyuki Sanada, Gilbert Flores, Tadanobu Asano, Kurumi Nakata, Danny Moloshok, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, Moeka Hoshi, Miu Miu, Amy Sussman, Yuko Miyamoto, Yuka Kouri, Yuka Kouri's, Jae C, Yuko, Kevin Mazur, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks —, James Clavell’s, Christopher John Rogers, Justin Marks, Frazer Harrison, Shōgun ” Organizations: CNN, Dior, Variety, Golden Globe

☆ ‘Shōgun’ makes history and other standout moments from the Emmy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In all, the series picked up four awards, including history-making individual acting honors for its two stars Sanada and Anna Sawai. John Oliver thanks his late dogJohn Oliver at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You’re very good girls, you’re very good boys, and you all deserve a treat!”John Leguizamo stands up for progressJohn Leguizamo at Sunday's Emmy Awards. Despite my name, I come in peace.” – Will Smith, a English writer and producer and winner of outstanding writing for a drama series for “Slow Horses,” referencing that moment from the Oscars. Nine times out of ten, I’m right.” – Steve Martin“Welcome everybody to the 76th Emmy Awards — also known as broadcast TV’s biggest night for honoring movie stars on streaming services.” – Dan Levy, who hosted alongside dad Eugene a solid – if not safe – show

Persons: Shōgun, Justin Marks, Hiroyuki Sanada, Chris Pizzello, “, ”, Sanada, Anna Sawai, Sawai, ” Richard Gadd, Richard Gadd, I’d, Lisa Colón, Zayas, Liza Colon, Jae, Tina, Meryl Streep, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carol Burnett, ” Candice Bergen, ’ Candice Bergen, Kevin Winter, Murphy Brown, Candice Bergen, she’s, Bergen, Dan Quayle, Murphy, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short, John Oliver, Danny Moloshok, Sarah McLachlan, ” Oliver, John Leguizamo, Mario Anzuoni, Reuters John Leguizamo, Leguizamo, “ She’s, Kathy Bates “, ” – Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Steve Martin “, —, ” – Dan Levy, Eugene Organizations: CNN, Voters, Republican, Peacock, Reuters, New York Times Locations: Los Angeles

Chuck Hodes/FXThe nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards — television’s top honor — were announced earlier this summer, and “The Bear” ate it up. In the drama category, “Shōgun” had the most nominations this year with 25. The all-time record of 32 nominations, held by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” since 2016, remains unbroken. Here are some of the nominees to watch tonight:Outstanding drama series:“The Crown”“Fallout”“The Gilded Age ““The Morning Show”“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”See the full list of nominees here.

Persons: Jeremy Allen White, Carmen, Chuck Hodes, —, Shōgun ”, HBO’s, Ted Lasso, ”, Smith, “ Abbott, Ripley, ” “, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers ”, Stephen Colbert, Matt Berry, Larry David, “, Steve Martin, Martin, D’Pharaoh Woon, Jennifer Aniston, Carrie Coon, Maya Erskine, “ Mr, Anna Sawai, “ Shōgun ” Imelda Staunton, ” Reese Witherspoon Organizations: NBC, HBO Locations: Chicago

☆ In pictures: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Kyle Almond | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in American television, were handed out Sunday night in Los Angeles. “Shōgun,” the historical drama based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, was one of the night’s big winners, taking home the Emmy for outstanding drama series. It also won lead acting awards for both Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. The Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” won the Emmy for outstanding limited series, anthology or TV movie. The award show ended with Max show “Hacks” winning the Emmy for outstanding comedy series.

Persons: “, James Clavell’s, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, ”, Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Liza Colón, Zayas, Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Max, Jean Smart Organizations: Netflix Locations: Los Angeles

In the battle for glory at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, two leading contenders have emerged: the powerful feudal lords of 17th-century Japan and the beleaguered cooks of a contemporary Chicago eatery. “Shōgun” and “The Bear” cruise into the Emmys with a ton of momentum thanks to glowing reviews and loyal fandoms. How to watch the EmmysThe three-hour telecast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles kicks off live at 8 p.m. He is a four-time winner at the Primetime Emmy Awards and a two-time winner at the Daytime Emmy Awards, most recently for his guest role on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives.”The list of presenters hints at a possible reunion of the stars of the NBC political drama “The West Wing,” perhaps tied to the 25th anniversary of the show’s debut. The front-runner for best limited or anthology series is Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” according to the awards prediction website Gold Derby.

Persons: Shōgun, They’re, Abbott, ”, Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, ” Eugene, Dan, We’re, ” Eugene Levy, Matt Bomer, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Jean Smart, Kristen Wiig, Dick Van Dyke, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Jimmy Smits, Video’s “, Smith, “, “ Shōgun ”, NBC’s, Jeremy Allen White, Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jodie Foster, Richard Gadd Organizations: Peacock, ABC, Hulu, Fox, Los Angeles Times, “, Hollywood, NBC, Apple, “ Abbott, Derby Locations: Japan, Chicago, Los Angeles, ”, “, “ Fargo

☆ Sofia Vergara says her accent will never allow her to play a scientist or astronaut
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSofia Vergara, 51, says that her accent hinders her ability to play certain roles onscreen. "I did 11 years on 'Modern Family,' but it was almost playing myself in a way," Vergara said. "And when I decide to do something different, it's hard because this accent is beautiful, but it's like, I cannot be a scientist, I cannot be an astronaut." To tackle accent bias, three Stanford students even founded a real-time accent translation startup that can convert people's voices into different accents while speaking. A representative for Vergara did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: —, Sofia Vergara, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Brie Larson —, Vergara, Foster, Gloria, Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Griselda, Griselda Blanco —, I've, Jessica Spence Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Business, Netflix, The Society, Personality, Stanford, Spanish, El Locations: LA, Colombia

☆ ‘Shogun’s’ Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing the acclaimed FX miniseries to life
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: This interview was aired on CNN’s “First Move With Julia Chatterley.”CNN —With “Shogun,” Hiroyuki Sanada wanted to get things right. “So, I wanted to…introduce the world correctly.”He plays Lord Yoshii Toranaga on the acclaimed FX miniseries, an adaptation of James Clavell’s best-selling 1975 novel of the same name. Not a stereotypical samurai.”Video Ad Feedback Watch: Hiroyuki Sanada speaks to CNN's Julia Chatterly on how "Shogun" has become a global hit. 02:16 - Source: CNNWhile Sanada, 63, has been acting for close to six decades, this is the first time he’s taken on a producer role. What we tried to do with that gaze was find a way to transcend culture.”The miniseries has proved popular.

Persons: Julia Chatterley, ”, ” Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, James Clavell’s, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hiroyuki Sanada, CNN's Julia Chatterly, Sanada, John Blackthorne, Cosmo Jarvis, “, Anna Sawai, Lady Mariko, Michael De Luca, Justin Marks, Rachel, Kondo, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Beef, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun Organizations: ” CNN, CNN, FX, Disney Locations: Japan, Hollywood, Clavell’s

☆ Will there be a 'Shogun' season 2? Here's what we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When THR asked Marks to clarify whether his comments precluded a second season, he didn't immediately shut it down. AdvertisementBut Maria Gonzales, one of the show's editors, told ComicBook TV that the crew hadn't explicitly discussed a second season. AdvertisementOkay, so what could be the source material for a second season? At this point, it's impossible to tell where a second season would go. "Shōgun" season one is now available to stream in its entirety on Hulu.

Persons: —, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, James Clavell's, Hiroyuki Sanada, Lord Toranaga, shōgun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, John Blackthorne, Cosmo Jarvis, Toranaga, Toda Mariko, Anna Sawai, there's, Marks, didn't, It's, we'd, Maria Gonzales, ComicBook, Gonzales, I'm, Clavell, Gai, Jin, They're, what's Organizations: Service, Hollywood, FX, Town Locations: Edo, Japan, Tokugawa, Shōgun, Hong Kong, Hulu

☆ Critics are hailing FX's 'Shōgun' as the next 'Game of Thrones'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Shōgun," created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, takes place at the turn of the 17th century in Japan. Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga in the series premiere of "Shōgun." The Washington Post's Lili Loofbourow wrote that "Shōgun" will draw comparisons to "Game of Thrones" because it has a "proven combination of gorgeous set pieces, moral ambiguity, cliffhangers (literally, in one case!) According to critics, however, FX's "Shōgun" more effectively shifts the focus to the story's cast of Japanese characters. AdvertisementReviews praised Hiroyuki Sanada's performance as Toranaga YoshiiHiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga in "Shōgun."

Persons: —, James Clavell's, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, John Blackthorne, Yoshii Toranaga, Hiroyuki Sanada, Katie Yu, Alan Sepinwall, Nick Hilton, Lili Loofbourow, Loofbourow, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Time's Judy Berman, Mike Hale, Toda Mariko, IGN's Samantha Nelson, Sanada, Hiroyuki Sanada's, Yoshii Hiroyuki Sanada, Stone's Sepinwall, Today's Kelly Lawler, IGN's Nelson, Toranaga, Critics, IndieWire's Ben Travers, Travers, Rebecca Nicholson, Yuka Kouri, Kurt Iswarienko, Variety's Alison Herman, showrunners Marks, Jonathan van Tulleken, Helen Jarvis, Carlos Rosario Organizations: Service, Hulu, Disney, Taiko, Regents, Business, Thrones, FX, New York Times Locations: United Kingdom, Japan, Kanto, Washington, Osaka, Hulu

☆ ‘Shōgun’ review: FX’s 10-part series might be the TV program of the year (again)
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In the early heyday of miniseries, “Shōgun” was the show of the year in 1980, and it might be again 44 years later. That chaos also creates the possibility of one regent emerging to consolidate power, and perhaps even gain the title of shōgun. Of course, in today’s heavily fragmented streaming environment “Shōgun” won’t be the massive ratings hit that it was back when there were three broadcast networks (and not much else), but those who wade into this dense history will be amply rewarded. “All men can be broken,” Toranaga muses at one point, with a quiet sense of menace and determination. If only all limited series could be half as good as “Shōgun.”“Shōgun” premieres February 27 on Hulu and at 10 p..m. ET the same day on FX.

Persons: Shōgun ”, James Clavell’s, John Blackthorne, Cosmo Jarvis, –, ” Blackthorne, Toranaga, Hiroyuki Sanada, “ John Wick, shōgun, Eager, Mariko, Anna Sawai, Buntaro, Shinnosuke Abe, Blackthorne, Richard Chamberlain, King, “ Shōgun ”, Sean Connery, Jarvis, Ishido, Hira, ”, Michael Clavell, won’t, ” Toranaga Organizations: CNN, of Regents, Apple’s, NBC, Hulu Locations: Japan, ”, “

☆ Here's the cast of 'Shōgun' and who they play
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementFX's "Shōgun" is a new series that takes viewers into 1600s Edo-era Japan, adapting James Clavell's novel and drawing on real-life history. The show stars Hiroyuki Sanada (also a producer) as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a figure akin to the real-life shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu. When Englishman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) washes ashore, he becomes an important figure in Toranaga's power struggle. Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a noblewoman, serves as their translator. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: James Clavell's, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu, John Blackthorne, Cosmo Jarvis, Toda Mariko, Anna Sawai Organizations: Business Locations: Edo, Japan

☆ ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ review: Series could use more Godzilla, fewer people
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Let’s face it, people generally don’t come to Godzilla-related projects for the actors and drama, which is basically the leap that “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” asks viewers to make. Stretched into a multi-generational Apple TV+ series, the show is as much a Titan-ic soap opera as a monster mash, proving mildly watchable but without enough of the city-leveling antics for which the big guy is known. Godzilla appears, occasionally, in the Apple TV+ series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters." For that latter contingent, “Legacy of Monsters” should be mildly entertaining, but even with Apple’s sizable investment, it too often feels like a gigantic donut with a Godzilla-shaped hole in the middle. “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” premieres November 17 on Apple TV+.

Persons: ”, Lee Shaw, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Shaw, William, Keiko Randa, Anders Holm, Mari Yamamoto, Keiko, Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Russell, Indiana Jones Organizations: CNN, Apple

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