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Widow's Bay Dominates TCA Wins as Heated Rivalry Claims Program of the Year
television5 days ago

Widow's Bay Dominates TCA Wins as Heated Rivalry Claims Program of the Year

At the 42nd TCA Awards, Apple TV's Widow's Bay led with multiple wins (including Outstanding Comedy and New Program), while Crave/HBO Max's Heated Rivalry took Program of the Year and HBO Max's The Pitt won Outstanding Drama; Netflix's Death by Lightning won in Movies, Miniseries or Specials, and Apple TV finished with five wins overall, followed by Netflix and HBO. Rhea Seehorn and Kate O’Flynn earned individual achievements, Stephen Colbert received the Career Achievement Award, and Heated Rivalry is notable for its Canadian origin and Emmy ineligibility in the U.S. The awards were announced via press release and clips rather than a live ceremony.

via Variety|
#death-by-lightning#heated-rivalry#squid-game
Squid Game Season 2 Tops Netflix’s Four-Year Most-Watched List
television1 month ago

Squid Game Season 2 Tops Netflix’s Four-Year Most-Watched List

Deadline compiles Netflix’s four-year data to crown the platform’s 20 most-watched series in the data-dump era, led by Squid Game Season 2 with 225.4M views, followed by Adolescence, Squid Game Season 3, Bridgerton Season 3, and Stranger Things Season 5 among other hits; Netflix will discontinue biannual What We Watched reports in favor of yearly insights.

via Deadline|
#bridgerton#netflix#squid-game
Lee Byung-hun: From Accidental Beginnings to a Global Korean Cinema Icon
entertainment7 months ago

Lee Byung-hun: From Accidental Beginnings to a Global Korean Cinema Icon

Lee Byung-hun didn’t plan to conquer Hollywood, but a string of global roles—from Joint Security Area to G.I. Joe and Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice—plus Netflix sensations like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters propelled him into worldwide stardom. He reflects on Korea’s sweeping cultural surge and the Hollywood-meets-Korean storytelling era, while balancing LA life with a Mendoza winery and family as his career continues to expand across languages and platforms.

via CNN|
#entertainment#hollywood#k-wave
Lee Byung-hun’s globe-trotting ascent wasn’t planned—but it happened
entertainment7 months ago

Lee Byung-hun’s globe-trotting ascent wasn’t planned—but it happened

Lee Byung-hun recounts a career that leapt to global prominence almost by accident—from his breakout in Joint Security Area to English-language roles in G.I. Joe and Terminator Genisys, while remaining prolific in Korean cinema. In recent years, Western audiences have embraced him through Netflix hits like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters, and his Park Chan-wook film No Other Choice continues to push Korean storytelling onto the world stage, underscoring CNN’s view that strong Korean content can captivate global audiences when it resonates.

via CNN|
#entertainment#hollywood#korean-wave
Netflix Closes Mobile Game Studio Behind 'Squid Game: Unleashed'
technology10 months ago

Netflix Closes Mobile Game Studio Behind 'Squid Game: Unleashed'

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, after acquiring it in 2022 and initially promoting its success. The closure reflects broader industry layoffs and strategic shifts in Netflix's gaming focus, moving away from AAA titles towards party and interactive games. The shutdown marks a significant change in Netflix's gaming ambitions, despite the initial hype around the game's popularity.

via The Verge|
#boss-fight-entertainment#game-development#mobile-games
Squid Game Season 3 Breaks Viewership Records Amid Ongoing Speculation and Reactions
entertainment1 year ago

Squid Game Season 3 Breaks Viewership Records Amid Ongoing Speculation and Reactions

The third season of Squid Game broke Netflix's viewership record with over 60.1 million views in three days, becoming the platform's biggest TV launch, and continues to be a major success despite mixed reviews. There are rumors of an English remake by David Fincher, but creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has not confirmed any official plans for a remake or new seasons beyond the current one.

via The Guardian|
#entertainment#korean-series#netflix
'Squid Game' Continues to Break Records and Expand on Netflix
entertainment1 year ago

'Squid Game' Continues to Break Records and Expand on Netflix

The article discusses the possibility of a 'Squid Game: America' spinoff, sparked by a scene in the season 3 finale featuring Cate Blanchett and hints at an American adaptation. While Netflix has previously announced a new English-language Squid Game series developed by David Fincher, nothing has been confirmed, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk remains open to spinoffs or sequels. The scene may be a teaser, but its true intent remains uncertain, and the future of an American version is still speculative.

via Forbes|
#american-version#entertainment#netflix
Squid Game Creator Hints at Possible Season 4 or Spinoff
entertainment1 year ago

Squid Game Creator Hints at Possible Season 4 or Spinoff

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has only read rumors about a potential English-language adaptation by David Fincher, featuring Cate Blanchett as an American recruiter, but has not received any official confirmation from Netflix. He emphasizes that his ending was meant to highlight systemic issues rather than set up a spin-off, and expresses interest in Fincher's work, though he remains unaware of any concrete plans for continuation.

via AV Club|
#cate-blanchett#david-fincher#entertainment