Emmy-Nominated ‘X-Men ’97’ Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura on Capturing The Essence Of The Original

Emi/Emmett Yonemura, who directed several episodes of the first season, including the penultimate Episode 5, “Remember It”, spoke to Award Focus about the recent Emmy nomination and their work on the series. Their love of the X-Men was on clear display with X-Men statues and classic issues of the comic book (including X-Men #266 – Gambit’s first appearance) on display. Continue reading Emmy-Nominated ‘X-Men ’97’ Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura on Capturing The Essence Of The Original

Ben L.August 17, 2024February 1, 2025Leave a comment

Interviews

‘Unprisoned’ Star Jee Young Han on Seeking Identity in Hulu Comedy’s Second Season

Jee Young Han spoke with Awards Focus about how Esti evolves in Season Two, the joys of working with acting legends Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington, and why it is so important to get to tell her the stories in ‘Unprisoned’. Continue reading ‘Unprisoned’ Star Jee Young Han on Seeking Identity in Hulu Comedy’s Second Season

Ben L.July 18, 2024February 1, 2025Leave a comment

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Emmy Nominated Maya Erskine On Learning to Kick Ass in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’

In a star making role, Maya Erskine plays the titular character Jane Smith, opposite Donald Glover in Amazon Prime’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” reimagining of the 2005 film that created the “Brangelina” pop culture phenomenon. Maya recently spoke with us on several topics including how she was able to create on-camera chemistry with co-star Donald Glover, a perhaps surprising reference she drew from and what being cast for the role of Jane means to her and the inspiration she hopes it brings others. Continue reading Emmy Nominated Maya Erskine On Learning to Kick Ass in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’

Ben L.June 13, 2024February 1, 2025Leave a comment

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A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event

At Disney’s FYC Fest event held at the Directors Guild of America Theater on June 11th, Sanada, who also received his first producer credit for ‘Shōgun’, joined co-creators, executive producers, and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, producer Eriko Miyagawa, executive producer (and daughter of James Clavell) Michaela Clavell, and fellow actors Tadanobu Asano (Kashige Yobushige) and Anna Sawai (Lady Toda Mariko) for an evening in which invited attendees and media were treated to a screening of the pilot episode of ‘Shōgun’, followed by a panel hosted by writer and podcaster Joanna Robinson. Additionally, Awards Focus was able to speak to the cast and creators at the “red carpet” event that preceded the screening. Continue reading A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event

Ben L.June 12, 2024February 2, 2025Leave a comment

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Daniel Wu On Reinventing the Monkey King In ‘American Born Chinese’

“It really is why I’m doing this (series) now,” shares actor Daniel Wu. “As we’ve talked about the importance of representation, it’s the next generation of actors that are going to get the chance to represent our stories to the kids of tomorrow.” Continue reading Daniel Wu On Reinventing the Monkey King In ‘American Born Chinese’

Ben L.June 24, 2023February 2, 2025Leave a comment