Shogun

2024 - 9 - 16

Shogun Takes the Emmy Crown: Samurai Spirit Rules the Night!

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Shogun made waves at the 2024 Emmys, scoring an unprecedented 18 awards and marking a historical night for Asian representation!

The 2024 Emmy Awards turned out to be a night to remember for the historical drama series "Shogun," as it made television history by securing an astounding 18 Emmy awards—the most ever won in a single season. This FX production knocked it out of the park, with its gripping tale of feuding samurai clans and stunning visuals capturing the hearts of audiences and critics alike. The cherry on top? Anna Sawai was crowned Best Actress, while Hiroyuki Sanada snatched the Best Actor award, making them the first Japanese actors to achieve such a feat! Talk about cultural milestones!

Imagine the excitement as the "Shogun" cast rolled out with nominations in every major category, ultimately celebrating the immense success that positioned them as a strong contender against fellow greats like "Hacks" and "The Bear." With drama awards that spanned from Best Drama Series to individual accolades, this show made the competition seem like mere footnotes in a captivating story—one that mingled Japanese history with modern entertainment. The audience gasped, then cheered as the evening unfolded, and it's no wonder that everyone felt like they were witnessing a samurai showdown on stage!

One can't help but wonder how the legendary samurai would view such a modernization. While they were perhaps used to battling swords, the stars of "Shogun" battled it out with talent and strength in performance. Setting a precedent, "Shogun" became the first non-English-language show to bag the Best Drama award, and it's an inspiring achievement for filmmakers and actors in non-Western cultures seeking global recognition.

As the dust settles on this historic night, the importance of diversity in storytelling and representation emerges as a theme. The cast has wonderfully highlighted the significance of translation, emphasizing that understanding different stories is crucial in today’s globalized world. "Shogun" stands as a testament to the power of narratives that transcend language barriers, reminding us all that spectacular stories can come in all shapes and sizes.

For those who may not know, this wasn’t just a TV show—it was a mural of cultural history! "Shogun" is based on James Clavell's epic novel, which introduced the West to the intricacies of Japanese culture and politics during the 17th century. With its sweeping landscapes and heartfelt performances, it’s no surprise that people all over the globe are tuning in to see what all the fuss is about.

So, grab your popcorn, because viewing this gem means not just witnessing victory, but experiencing a beautifully crafted story. Here’s to more shows like "Shogun" breaking boundaries and winning hearts (and awards) worldwide!

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"Shogun" Broke Emmy Record With 18 Wins in One Season (Cinema Daily US)

Shogun was honored with four awards, Anna Sawai received the title of best actress while Hiroyuki Sanada won best actor.

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'Shogun' Sets Record for Most Emmys Won In a Single Year (The New York Times)

The win capped a successful evening for the mostly subtitled FX series, which picked up several major Emmys on Sunday.

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'Shogun' Makes History With Record 18 Emmy Wins (Hollywood Reporter)

The FX series is the first non-English-language show to win best drama, and Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai are the first Japanese actors to win Emmys.

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'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks', 'Baby Reindeer' shine (ABS-CBN News)

'Shogun,' the tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, ended the night with an astounding 18 statuettes, becoming the first ever non-English-languag.

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'Shogun' Breaks Emmys Records for Most Wins in One Season (Variety)

With 14 Creative Arts Emmys, “Shōgun” already broke the record that was previously held by HBO's 2008 miniseries “John Adams,” which won 13 awards.

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Emmy Awards: 'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series (INQUIRER.net)

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'Shogun' Sweeps All Top Emmy Categories, Crushes 'Game Of ... (Forbes)

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Emmys 2024: 'The Bear,' 'Baby Reindeer,' 'Shogun' win big (KLCC FM Public Radio)

Eugene and Dan Levy are hosting the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night. Check out the award winners marked in bold.

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'Shogun' Star Anna Sawai Becomes First Actor of Asian Descent to ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Anna Sawai made history after winning the Emmy for best drama actress for 'Shogun' during Sunday night's 2024 Emmys.

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Shogun', 'The Bear' dominate 76th Emmy Awards (Screen International)

FX's Shogun and The Bear dominated the 76th Emmys in Los Angeles on Sunday night with 18 and 11 wins apiece, despite an upset in the comedy series category ...

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Shogun reigns over 2024 Emmys alongside The Bear and Baby ... (Connaught Telegraph)

Shogun won in the outstanding lead actor and actress in a drama category for its stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, before the cast picked up the gong for ...

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Shogun, Hacks, Baby Reindeer win big at Emmys (www.aljazeera.com)

Among the big winners in Los Angeles on Sunday was the historical epic Shogun, which took home best drama as well as acting awards for its Japanese stars.

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Emmys return with 'Shogun' and 'The Bear' leading the pack (Voice of America)

Hollywood will dole out the annual Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony where the historical drama "Shogun" and ...

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Emmys 2024: 'Shogun,' 'The Bear' lead with most wins, 'Hacks' bags ... (GMA News Online)

The Emmy Awards 2024 has just concluded, with “Shogun” and “The Bear” taking home the most awards with 18 and 11 honors, respectively, while "Hacks” took ...

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'Shogun's' Hiroyuki Sanada Wins Emmy for Lead Actor in Drama (Variety)

I'm beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees,” Sanada began in his Emmys speech. “Thank you for FX, Disney and Hulu for believing in me. And thank you, ...

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'Shogun' Team Celebrates the Importance of Translation in Emmy ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The team behind FX's 'Shogun,' which won for best drama series, celebrated the importance of translation, with star Hiroyuki Sanada also speaking.

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Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun' (ABC News)

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season.

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'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine (The Manila Times)

LOS ANGELES, California — Japan-set historical epic 'Shogun' smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, ...

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Japan celebrates historic Emmys triumph for 'Shogun' (Voice of America)

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (C), alongside cast and crew, winners of Outstanding Drama Series for "Shogun" pose in the press room during the 76th Emmy Awards ...

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'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards (Nikkei Asia)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -- "Shogun," a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday's Emmy Award.

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'Shogun' becomes first non-English-language winner of best drama ... (The Japan Times)

As the night went on, “Shogun” secured four more wins: Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai for lead actor and actress in a drama series, respectively; Frederick E.O. ...

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'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine (The Manila Times)

LOS ANGELES, California — Japan-set historical epic 'Shogun' smashed all-time records and was named Best Drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, ...

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Shogun, Hacks claim top honors at TV's Emmy awards ... (BusinessWorld Online)

LOS ANGELES — Historical epic Shogun won the prestigious best drama award at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and Hacks upset favorite The Bear to win best comedy ...

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'Shogun' cast and crew celebrate winning major drama categories at ... (ABS-CBN News)

Historical epic "Shogun" won the prestigious best drama award at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and "Hacks" upset favorite "The Bear" to win best comedy a.

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'Shogun': Here's What to Know About the Record-Breaking Emmy Hit (The New York Times)

The FX epic ruled TV's top honors, racking up 18 Emmys for its first season. Here is a brief guide to this saga of samurai warriors and star-crossed lovers.

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Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun' (Powell River Peak)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season.

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Japan Celebrates Historic Emmy Award Wins for 'Shogun' (VOA Learning English)

Shogun is a historical fiction that explores the country's warring dynasties in the feudal period. It set an all-time records at the television awards ...

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Who won at the Emmys? 'Shogun,' 'Hacks,' 'The Bear' and 'Baby ... (PBS NewsHour)

Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for “The Bear,” and ...

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'Shogun' Wins Emmy for 2024 Best Drama Series (IndieWire)

Heading into Emmy night, 'Shogun' already had the most Emmys for any single TV season. With a Best Drama Series win, it's raising the record higher.

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Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun' (Powell River Peak)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season.

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Japan hails record Emmy success for 'Shogun' as cultural win (Hindustan Times)

TOKYO, Sept 17 - Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their ...

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Japan celebrates record Emmy success for 'Shogun' as cultural win (NBC News)

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.

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Japan hails record Emmy success for 'Shogun' as cultural win (WHBL News)

By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another ...

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'Shogun' Gives Disney Top Emmy for First Time in 19 Years (Yahoo Finance Australia)

(Bloomberg) -- Walt Disney Co. claimed the top prize at the 2024 Emmy Awards, winning best drama for Shogun, an adaptation of James Clavell's 1975 novel and ...

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'Shogun' wins best drama, 'Hacks' surprises in comedy at TV's ... (West Hawaii Today)

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