Max has done it again. The Warner Bros. Discovery streamer has canceled another one of their masterful, underappreciated shows, this time the enthralling, cross-cultural crime period piece “Tokyo Vice.” The news was announced at the PGA’s Produced By conference by the show’s creator and executive producer J.T. Rogers and executive producer and director Alan Poul during a panel with Max original programming chief, Sarah Aubrey.
Despite the series’ short run, the panelists indicated that this was a mutual decision.
“We’re grateful not only to Max, but to our partners Fifth Season, who sold the show around the world, and made it a global success story,” Rogers and Poul wrote in join statement shared by Variety. “They were in the trenches with us always, guaranteeing that we could make the show we wanted to make. The response from both the press and from fans, in particular to Season 2, has been overwhelming.
Despite the series’ short run, the panelists indicated that this was a mutual decision.
“We’re grateful not only to Max, but to our partners Fifth Season, who sold the show around the world, and made it a global success story,” Rogers and Poul wrote in join statement shared by Variety. “They were in the trenches with us always, guaranteeing that we could make the show we wanted to make. The response from both the press and from fans, in particular to Season 2, has been overwhelming.
- 6/8/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
One of the most critically acclaimed shows on Max (formerly HBO Max) is coming to an end, with it revealed today that Tokyo Vice’s second season will be its last. The show starred Ansel Elgort as American journalist Jake Adelstein, upon whose memoir the show was based. In it, Adelstein, a crime reporter, relocates to Tokyo and becomes embroiled in the world of the Japanese Yakuza. Ken Watanabe played his mentor, a detective investigating organized crime in the city, while Rachel Keller, Sho Kasamatsu and Rinko Kikuchi co-starred.
The pilot episode for the show was famously directed by the great Michael Mann, who also served as one of the show’s executive producers. It was originally commissioned at a time when Warner-Discovery was hoping to make HBO Max a hub for high-end series, only for many of their shows, including Raised by Wolves, The Flight Attendant, and now Tokyo Vice...
The pilot episode for the show was famously directed by the great Michael Mann, who also served as one of the show’s executive producers. It was originally commissioned at a time when Warner-Discovery was hoping to make HBO Max a hub for high-end series, only for many of their shows, including Raised by Wolves, The Flight Attendant, and now Tokyo Vice...
- 6/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Tokyo Vice’s days on Max have come to a conclusion.
During a panel at the Produced By conference Saturday in Los Angeles, producers confirmed that the recently concluded second season will be the show’s last on the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed platform.
Originally pitched as a two-season show with the events of the series having ended with its April 4 finale, fittingly titled “Endgame,” star Ansel Elgort also only signed on for two seasons of the series.
“Over the last five years, Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin. Not only did they give us these two seasons, they said yes when we asked to end season one with a series of cliffhangers, and they said yes when we asked for two extra episodes so we could land the plane in the way [creator] J.T. [Rogers] had always envisioned,...
During a panel at the Produced By conference Saturday in Los Angeles, producers confirmed that the recently concluded second season will be the show’s last on the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed platform.
Originally pitched as a two-season show with the events of the series having ended with its April 4 finale, fittingly titled “Endgame,” star Ansel Elgort also only signed on for two seasons of the series.
“Over the last five years, Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin. Not only did they give us these two seasons, they said yes when we asked to end season one with a series of cliffhangers, and they said yes when we asked for two extra episodes so we could land the plane in the way [creator] J.T. [Rogers] had always envisioned,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Tokyo Vice” — the crime drama that has run on Max for two seasons — has come to an end, at least for now.
The cancelation was confirmed Saturday at the PGA’s Produced By conference in Los Angeles during a panel discussion about the Ansel Elgort series and the Emmy-winning Max comedy “Hacks.” Max original programming chief Sarah Aubrey, along with “Tokyo Vice” creator and executive producer J.T. Rogers and director and executive producer Alan Poul, detailed the development of the series that was an elaborate production, much of it on the streets of Tokyo.
Aubrey characterized the decision to end after Season 2, which bowed in February, as something that was planned as a storytelling arc to allow the writers to build toward a clear end point. Rogers also characterized it as a mutual decision to support the storytelling.
“To know you’d have the two-season arc was really wonderful,” Rogers said.
The cancelation was confirmed Saturday at the PGA’s Produced By conference in Los Angeles during a panel discussion about the Ansel Elgort series and the Emmy-winning Max comedy “Hacks.” Max original programming chief Sarah Aubrey, along with “Tokyo Vice” creator and executive producer J.T. Rogers and director and executive producer Alan Poul, detailed the development of the series that was an elaborate production, much of it on the streets of Tokyo.
Aubrey characterized the decision to end after Season 2, which bowed in February, as something that was planned as a storytelling arc to allow the writers to build toward a clear end point. Rogers also characterized it as a mutual decision to support the storytelling.
“To know you’d have the two-season arc was really wonderful,” Rogers said.
- 6/8/2024
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Max has officially said sayonara to Tokyo Vice.
The crime drama, starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, will not be back for a third season, TVLine has learned. The news came out during a panel at Saturday’s Produced By conference in Los Angeles.
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Tokyo Vice‘s Season 2 finale, which dropped on April 4, now serves as its series finale.
The crime drama, starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, will not be back for a third season, TVLine has learned. The news came out during a panel at Saturday’s Produced By conference in Los Angeles.
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Tokyo Vice‘s Season 2 finale, which dropped on April 4, now serves as its series finale.
- 6/8/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Max series Tokyo Vice has ended after two seasons. The news was revealed today during a Produced By panel at the Fox Studios with participants Max Head of Original Content, Sarah Aubrey, Tokyo Vice creator J.T. Rogers and EP/director Alan Poul.
Said a Max spokesperson in a statement in regards to the series farewell, “From Tokyo Vice’s richly written material to the gorgeously composed shots to the lived-in performances, the care and creativity of this enormously talented cast and crew shines in every frame of the show. We thank J.T., Alan, Ansel, Ken, Fifth Season, and Wowow for their partnership on this wholly unique modern noir thriller.”
Added Rogers and Poul, “Over the last five years Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin. Not only did they give us these two seasons, they said yes when...
Said a Max spokesperson in a statement in regards to the series farewell, “From Tokyo Vice’s richly written material to the gorgeously composed shots to the lived-in performances, the care and creativity of this enormously talented cast and crew shines in every frame of the show. We thank J.T., Alan, Ansel, Ken, Fifth Season, and Wowow for their partnership on this wholly unique modern noir thriller.”
Added Rogers and Poul, “Over the last five years Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin. Not only did they give us these two seasons, they said yes when...
- 6/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The first season of Max’s “Tokyo Vice” introduced audiences to Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), an American crime reporter working in Japan who gets a crash course in both local journalistic practices and the complicated relationship between the police and the yakuza. The filmmakers immersed the viewer in the world of ’90s Tokyo just as Jake was immersed in it, creating a highly kinetic and involving character study that was also a study of a specific time and place. Season 2 retained those qualities but broadened the show’s perspective to provide a more ensemble-oriented look at its world, deepening its exploration of the cops, criminals, reporters, and nightclub hostesses whose lives intersect with or run parallel to Jake’s.
The result was a second season that not only delivered on but surpassed the promise of Season 1, a visually and aurally dense series in which the craft is so thoroughly integrated...
The result was a second season that not only delivered on but surpassed the promise of Season 1, a visually and aurally dense series in which the craft is so thoroughly integrated...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Film Independent and the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday named the 20 filmmakers, from 12 different nations, selected to participate in the 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency.
Running for five weeks, through June 30, the residency connects international filmmakers with each other and the U.S. entertainment industry, the goal being to build a multi-regional network that supports creative economic development and freedom of expression through global storytelling. Over the course of the program, fellows participate in filmmaking tracks focused on screenwriting, directing, creative development, and documentary filmmaking, where they develop their current projects. The program also provides master classes, industry sessions, field trips, cultural engagement, and networking opportunities.
This marks the 10th Gmm residency organized by Film Independent since 2016, coming off its first overseas residency in Colombia in April. With a record number of over 650 filmmakers nominated to apply, the selection process was highly competitive, attracting a diverse pool of creatives,...
Running for five weeks, through June 30, the residency connects international filmmakers with each other and the U.S. entertainment industry, the goal being to build a multi-regional network that supports creative economic development and freedom of expression through global storytelling. Over the course of the program, fellows participate in filmmaking tracks focused on screenwriting, directing, creative development, and documentary filmmaking, where they develop their current projects. The program also provides master classes, industry sessions, field trips, cultural engagement, and networking opportunities.
This marks the 10th Gmm residency organized by Film Independent since 2016, coming off its first overseas residency in Colombia in April. With a record number of over 650 filmmakers nominated to apply, the selection process was highly competitive, attracting a diverse pool of creatives,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Two years (and a month) since its Season 1 finale dropped on Apple TV+, we at long last have a premiere date for Pachinko Season 2.
Apple TV+ also released a flurry of photos, seen above and below, plus the new, still-danceable opening credits for the acclaimed drama’s sophomore run (press play above).
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Apple TV+ also released a flurry of photos, seen above and below, plus the new, still-danceable opening credits for the acclaimed drama’s sophomore run (press play above).
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- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
When the Emmy nominations are announced July 17, something will happen that hasn’t happened in 50 years: The nominees for best drama series will include only one previously nominated show, Netflix’s The Crown. I would love to be able to say that’s because there are so many great dramas out there and that TV Academy members are diligently watching them and championing different great ones this year. But the truth is, this field, historically among the strongest each season, now looks like a wasteland.
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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 reassess drama, now with “Shōgun.”
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
(Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Canal Plus Group has launched a new budget streaming TV service that brings its linear channels and on-demand content under a single platform.
The service, called TV Plus, comes several weeks after competing streaming platforms by TF1 and M6 debuted in France.
TV Plus will offer 80 live channels — including TF1 and M6 — along with more than 20,000 hours of content each month for just €2 per month (about U.S. $2.15 per month).
The service is intended to compete with Molotov, a streaming pay television service owned by American media company Fubo.
“The TV Plus service addresses two market needs: It aggregates content under a single point, in order to simplify the viewing experience, and it is compatible with all new TV viewing habits,” Canal Plus said in a statement, which The Desk translated from French.
TV Plus subscribers will see many of the same benefits available in the standalone Canal Plus app,...
Canal Plus Group has launched a new budget streaming TV service that brings its linear channels and on-demand content under a single platform.
The service, called TV Plus, comes several weeks after competing streaming platforms by TF1 and M6 debuted in France.
TV Plus will offer 80 live channels — including TF1 and M6 — along with more than 20,000 hours of content each month for just €2 per month (about U.S. $2.15 per month).
The service is intended to compete with Molotov, a streaming pay television service owned by American media company Fubo.
“The TV Plus service addresses two market needs: It aggregates content under a single point, in order to simplify the viewing experience, and it is compatible with all new TV viewing habits,” Canal Plus said in a statement, which The Desk translated from French.
TV Plus subscribers will see many of the same benefits available in the standalone Canal Plus app,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Since The Last Update
With the June 13 start of Emmy nominations voting just three weeks away, the race is beginning to come into focus.
The drama series competition, which was looking incredibly bleak (with only one past nominee even eligible for a nomination this season, Netflix’s The Crown), is suddenly getting exciting. FX announced that Shōgun, which was expected to be a one-off limited series, will, in fact, be getting additional seasons, making it a drama series — and the new frontrunner for that prize and several related categories. But Amazon, far from conceding the category, is making a big push for its breakout rookie show, Fallout, which has amassed a sizable fanbase and overtaken Mr. and Mrs. Smith on the streamer’s list of priorities. (On Tuesday, they called in the big guns by having showrunner Jonathan Nolan interviewed by his big brother Christopher in front of a massive crowd of voters.
With the June 13 start of Emmy nominations voting just three weeks away, the race is beginning to come into focus.
The drama series competition, which was looking incredibly bleak (with only one past nominee even eligible for a nomination this season, Netflix’s The Crown), is suddenly getting exciting. FX announced that Shōgun, which was expected to be a one-off limited series, will, in fact, be getting additional seasons, making it a drama series — and the new frontrunner for that prize and several related categories. But Amazon, far from conceding the category, is making a big push for its breakout rookie show, Fallout, which has amassed a sizable fanbase and overtaken Mr. and Mrs. Smith on the streamer’s list of priorities. (On Tuesday, they called in the big guns by having showrunner Jonathan Nolan interviewed by his big brother Christopher in front of a massive crowd of voters.
- 5/22/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has acquired a second season of the Drops of God series, the multilingual French-Japanese drama from Legendary Entertainment. A Legendary Entertainment production, the series is produced by Les Productions Dynamic in association with 22H22 and Adline Entertainment.
Drops of God is adapted from the New York Times bestselling Japanese manga series of the same name, created and written by the award-winning Tadashi Agi, illustrated by Shu Okimoto, and published by Kodansha Ltd.
The Drops of God series stars Fleur Geffrier as Camille Léger and Tomohisa Yamashita as Issei Tomine. The complete first season is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Since its worldwide debut, the show has received broad acclaim from critics and fans alike, quickly achieving a perfect 100% critics’ score and Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In season two of Drops of God, Camille (Geffrier) and Issei (Yamashita) once again face a nearly impossible challenge: to uncover...
Drops of God is adapted from the New York Times bestselling Japanese manga series of the same name, created and written by the award-winning Tadashi Agi, illustrated by Shu Okimoto, and published by Kodansha Ltd.
The Drops of God series stars Fleur Geffrier as Camille Léger and Tomohisa Yamashita as Issei Tomine. The complete first season is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Since its worldwide debut, the show has received broad acclaim from critics and fans alike, quickly achieving a perfect 100% critics’ score and Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In season two of Drops of God, Camille (Geffrier) and Issei (Yamashita) once again face a nearly impossible challenge: to uncover...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The satirical spy-thriller “The Sympathizer” hopes to make a mark at the Primetime Emmys this year, as HBO/Max has submitted the show for 27 Emmy categories. The hopeful bids from creators Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar include acting recognition for breakout performer Hoa Xuande and superstar Robert Downey Jr., as well as outstanding limited or anthology series.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 debut novel, “The Sympathizer” tells the story of “The Captain” (Xuande), a North Vietnamese soldier in the South Vietnamese army who is forced to flee to the United States with his general near the end of the Vietnam War. While living within a community of South Vietnamese refugees, he continues to spy on the community, struggling between his original loyalties and his new life.
Fresh off his Oscar win for supporting actor in “Oppenheimer,” Downey aims to become the first male actor to win an Oscar and...
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 debut novel, “The Sympathizer” tells the story of “The Captain” (Xuande), a North Vietnamese soldier in the South Vietnamese army who is forced to flee to the United States with his general near the end of the Vietnam War. While living within a community of South Vietnamese refugees, he continues to spy on the community, struggling between his original loyalties and his new life.
Fresh off his Oscar win for supporting actor in “Oppenheimer,” Downey aims to become the first male actor to win an Oscar and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Producers Guild of America has announced the first round of speakers for the 2024 edition of the Produced By Conference, which is taking place on the Fox studio lot in Century City on Saturday, June 8.
Those confirmed to speak so far include Alan Poul (Tokyo Vice), Angela Russo-Otstot (Cherry), Brad Simpson (Crazy Rich Asians), Charles Roven (Oppenheimer), Greg Berlanti, Ghaith Mahmood (Partner of Latham & Watkins), Howard Gordon (Accused), Jack Rapke (Cast Away), Paul W. Downs (Hacks), Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm), John Wilson (How To with John Wilson), J.T. Rogers (Tokyo Vice), Jen Statsky (Hacks), Kate Crawford (Atlas of AI), Lori McCreary (Madam Secretary), Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born), Mike Farah (@fter Midnight), Renard T. Jenkins, Roxanne Taylor (the Goat) and Tommy Oliver (Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss).
Confirmed to moderate discussions are Amy Gravitt...
Those confirmed to speak so far include Alan Poul (Tokyo Vice), Angela Russo-Otstot (Cherry), Brad Simpson (Crazy Rich Asians), Charles Roven (Oppenheimer), Greg Berlanti, Ghaith Mahmood (Partner of Latham & Watkins), Howard Gordon (Accused), Jack Rapke (Cast Away), Paul W. Downs (Hacks), Jeff Schaffer (Curb Your Enthusiasm), John Wilson (How To with John Wilson), J.T. Rogers (Tokyo Vice), Jen Statsky (Hacks), Kate Crawford (Atlas of AI), Lori McCreary (Madam Secretary), Lucia Aniello (Hacks), Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born), Mike Farah (@fter Midnight), Renard T. Jenkins, Roxanne Taylor (the Goat) and Tommy Oliver (Juice Wrld: Into The Abyss).
Confirmed to moderate discussions are Amy Gravitt...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ken Watanabe, the Oscar-nominated actor who is a star of the Emmy-buzzed HBO/Max drama series Tokyo Vice — he plays Hiroto Katagiri, a detective in the organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and a father-figure to Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), an American journalist in Tokyo — is being entered for Emmys consideration as a leading actor just like Elgort, contrary to widespread reporting that he would be pushed as a supporting actor, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Tokyo Vice is currently in the awards conversation for its second season, which has been even better received (93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) than its first (released in April 2022, it’s at 85 percent), and has been the most widely watched Max original on the platform since it dropped. It is competing in a year in which the Emmys’ drama categories are thin to an almost unprecedented degree, with only one past drama...
Tokyo Vice is currently in the awards conversation for its second season, which has been even better received (93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) than its first (released in April 2022, it’s at 85 percent), and has been the most widely watched Max original on the platform since it dropped. It is competing in a year in which the Emmys’ drama categories are thin to an almost unprecedented degree, with only one past drama...
- 5/6/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This piece contains spoilers about “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”
Even now, months after she wrapped production on Season 1 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” breakout star Mari Yamamoto gets admittedly emotional while talking about the show’s finale.
The actress plays Keiko Mura, a Japanese scientist who, in the 1950s, helped start the organization Monarch alongside Bill Randa (Anders Holm) and Lee Shaw (Wyatt Russell) to understand and study Godzilla and other Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs). But after a mission gone wrong, Keiko is presumed dead and is only later discovered to have survived, barely aged for decades, within a part of Hollow Earth she’s coined Axis Mundi. It’s there, in the show’s finale, where Keiko reunites with an elder Lee and realizes that her 57 days spent in Axis Mundi have translated to literal decades on Earth.
See‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ reviews: ‘Riveting’ series features ‘impressive’ VFX,...
Even now, months after she wrapped production on Season 1 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” breakout star Mari Yamamoto gets admittedly emotional while talking about the show’s finale.
The actress plays Keiko Mura, a Japanese scientist who, in the 1950s, helped start the organization Monarch alongside Bill Randa (Anders Holm) and Lee Shaw (Wyatt Russell) to understand and study Godzilla and other Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs). But after a mission gone wrong, Keiko is presumed dead and is only later discovered to have survived, barely aged for decades, within a part of Hollow Earth she’s coined Axis Mundi. It’s there, in the show’s finale, where Keiko reunites with an elder Lee and realizes that her 57 days spent in Axis Mundi have translated to literal decades on Earth.
See‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ reviews: ‘Riveting’ series features ‘impressive’ VFX,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Before you make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best Drama Supporting Actor, take a tour of our photo gallery showcasing the men most likely to land in the lineup. Last year’s race was completely dominated by actors from “Succession” and “The White Lotus,” neither of which can produce nominees this time since the former ended last May and the latter won’t return until 2025.
Naturally, this category’s sole presently eligible former winner – Billy Crudup – has emerged as the frontrunner. Among his likeliest competitors are two of his own cast mates: 2020 nominee Mark Duplass and series newcomer Jon Hamm, who won the 2015 Best Drama Actor Emmy for “Mad Men” and is widely expected to take this year’s limited series lead prize for “Fargo.”
Other outside winners in the mix include James Cromwell (“Sugar”; formerly of “American Horror Story”), Nathan Lane (“The Gilded Age”; “Only Murders in the Building”), and...
Naturally, this category’s sole presently eligible former winner – Billy Crudup – has emerged as the frontrunner. Among his likeliest competitors are two of his own cast mates: 2020 nominee Mark Duplass and series newcomer Jon Hamm, who won the 2015 Best Drama Actor Emmy for “Mad Men” and is widely expected to take this year’s limited series lead prize for “Fargo.”
Other outside winners in the mix include James Cromwell (“Sugar”; formerly of “American Horror Story”), Nathan Lane (“The Gilded Age”; “Only Murders in the Building”), and...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Since The Last Update
This week’s Feinberg Forecast includes 11 categories that were not a part of last week’s, including those covering writing (drama, comedy, limited or anthology series, variety series, variety special and nonfiction program), reality programs (structured, unstructured and competition), game shows and animated programs. It is also the first edition to include Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, which has exploded since its April 11 debut, has officially been entered for Emmys consideration as a limited series and will seriously contend in several categories.
Over the past week, L.A.-area members of the TV Academy have been surrounded by — and, in many cases, invited to — high-profile FYC or FYC-adjacent events. PaleyFest’s lineup of panels included The Morning Show (with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon), Loki (Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson), Curb Your Enthusiasm (Larry David), The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (Stephen Colbert) and Late Night With...
This week’s Feinberg Forecast includes 11 categories that were not a part of last week’s, including those covering writing (drama, comedy, limited or anthology series, variety series, variety special and nonfiction program), reality programs (structured, unstructured and competition), game shows and animated programs. It is also the first edition to include Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, which has exploded since its April 11 debut, has officially been entered for Emmys consideration as a limited series and will seriously contend in several categories.
Over the past week, L.A.-area members of the TV Academy have been surrounded by — and, in many cases, invited to — high-profile FYC or FYC-adjacent events. PaleyFest’s lineup of panels included The Morning Show (with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon), Loki (Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson), Curb Your Enthusiasm (Larry David), The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (Stephen Colbert) and Late Night With...
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While viewers around the world were going crazy about Shogun, the second season of Tokyo Vice, released at the same time, went almost unnoticed. In fact, these two series are similar – Tokyo Vice also shows the bizarre Japanese morals and customs through the eyes of a white stranger who arrived in a distant country at the wrong time.
Tokyo Vice Was Undeservedly Ignored by Viewers
Unfortunately, Tokyo Vice is no stranger to unfair treatment and audience ignorance: two years ago, the crime procedural went under the radar in the same way and deservedly received the status of "the best show that no one watches.” Meanwhile, Tokyo Vice’s second season received an impressive 92% rating from both critics and viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Tokyo Vice About?
The first season of the show told about a young American, Jake, who was able to become the only foreign reporter on the...
Tokyo Vice Was Undeservedly Ignored by Viewers
Unfortunately, Tokyo Vice is no stranger to unfair treatment and audience ignorance: two years ago, the crime procedural went under the radar in the same way and deservedly received the status of "the best show that no one watches.” Meanwhile, Tokyo Vice’s second season received an impressive 92% rating from both critics and viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Tokyo Vice About?
The first season of the show told about a young American, Jake, who was able to become the only foreign reporter on the...
- 4/20/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
While multiple Korean TV series have connected with global audiences, Japan’s production committees, terrestrial broadcasters and talent agencies have kept their TV industry tightly focused on a local market.
Anime and variety have long remained the Japanese TV industry’s best-known exports, while the premium end of the spectrum has largely escaped Japanese producers. That is despite multinational shows like Hulu’s “Shogun,” HBO’s “Tokyo Vice” and Netflix’s “House of Ninjas” underscoring the potentially substantial overseas interest in Japan-set live-action drama.
“House of the Owl,” set to begin airing on Disney+ and Hulu from next week, is both an outlier and a potential mold breaker.
A crime thriller about a behind-the-scenes political fixer and his chafing rivalry with his son, “House of the Owl” was conceived as a five-season ride along the lines of “House of Cards” or “Succession.” But overcoming the obstacles on the way to...
Anime and variety have long remained the Japanese TV industry’s best-known exports, while the premium end of the spectrum has largely escaped Japanese producers. That is despite multinational shows like Hulu’s “Shogun,” HBO’s “Tokyo Vice” and Netflix’s “House of Ninjas” underscoring the potentially substantial overseas interest in Japan-set live-action drama.
“House of the Owl,” set to begin airing on Disney+ and Hulu from next week, is both an outlier and a potential mold breaker.
A crime thriller about a behind-the-scenes political fixer and his chafing rivalry with his son, “House of the Owl” was conceived as a five-season ride along the lines of “House of Cards” or “Succession.” But overcoming the obstacles on the way to...
- 4/18/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Before making your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best Drama Series, take a tour of our photo gallery showcasing the leading contenders. Currently at the top of the heap is “The Crown,” which is looking to repeat its 2021 success in the category now that 2022-2023 winner “Succession” (which ended last May) is out of the race.
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
“The Crown” is indeed the lone past nominee in the mix this time, although the list of hopefuls includes a reboot of 1990s nominee “Quantum Leap” and two spin-offs of 1960s contender “Star Trek,” subtitled “Strange New Worlds” and “Discovery.
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
“The Crown” is indeed the lone past nominee in the mix this time, although the list of hopefuls includes a reboot of 1990s nominee “Quantum Leap” and two spin-offs of 1960s contender “Star Trek,” subtitled “Strange New Worlds” and “Discovery.
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
*A Few Things To Note Before Reading*
(1) This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects Scott’s best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences.
(2) Unlike many other lists, the objective of the forecast is not to include every show or person that is eligible for Emmys recognition, only the top tier of contenders.
(3) Nobody can watch every Emmy-eligible show, and Scott is no exception. He arrives at these projections by at least sampling as many contenders as possible, consulting with TV Academy members, reading reviews, analyzing awards campaigns and referencing the results of other award shows, as well as the historical preferences of the TV Academy.
(4) Under program categories, you can now find listed each program’s season that is eligible, its platform, release date (of the first episode of the...
(1) This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects Scott’s best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences.
(2) Unlike many other lists, the objective of the forecast is not to include every show or person that is eligible for Emmys recognition, only the top tier of contenders.
(3) Nobody can watch every Emmy-eligible show, and Scott is no exception. He arrives at these projections by at least sampling as many contenders as possible, consulting with TV Academy members, reading reviews, analyzing awards campaigns and referencing the results of other award shows, as well as the historical preferences of the TV Academy.
(4) Under program categories, you can now find listed each program’s season that is eligible, its platform, release date (of the first episode of the...
- 4/15/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Detective Katagiri Faces His Dilemma The gripping season finale of Tokyo Vice left audiences with their hearts in their throats as Detective Katagiri, portrayed by the esteemed Ken Watanabe, grappled with his principles. In a dramatic turn of events, he finds himself making a choice that challenges his very moral compass. “The right choice is not the moral choice,” he confides to Jake (Ansel Elgort), encapsulating the series’ thematic core of ethical complexity. The show, while fictional, borrows elements from reality, notably a Yakuza boss akin to Tadamasa Goto—a real-life figure embroiled in controversy over a liver transplant facilitated by
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- 4/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
Voters’ imaginations tend to end at the supporting categories. It’s much easier to tell what lead performances should be recognized just by sampling a series than it is to predict what actor should be recognized for what could be a standout episode in the back half of the TV season. Last season, though the Outstanding Supporting Actor...
The State of the Race
Voters’ imaginations tend to end at the supporting categories. It’s much easier to tell what lead performances should be recognized just by sampling a series than it is to predict what actor should be recognized for what could be a standout episode in the back half of the TV season. Last season, though the Outstanding Supporting Actor...
- 4/11/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
If there is a type of television show that has taken the biggest hit from strike delays, it has been hour-long dramas. The only Outstanding Drama Series nominee from last season that’s still eligible is “The Crown,” which happens to be a past winner.
In theory, this opens the doors to a slew of dramas that have...
The State of the Race
If there is a type of television show that has taken the biggest hit from strike delays, it has been hour-long dramas. The only Outstanding Drama Series nominee from last season that’s still eligible is “The Crown,” which happens to be a past winner.
In theory, this opens the doors to a slew of dramas that have...
- 4/9/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
*A Few Things To Note Before Reading*
(1) This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects Scott’s best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences.
(2) Unlike many other lists, the objective of the forecast is not to include every show or person that is eligible for Emmys recognition, only the top tier of contenders.
(3) Nobody can watch every Emmy-eligible show, and Scott is no exception. He arrives at these projections by at least sampling as many contenders as possible, consulting with TV Academy members, reading reviews, analyzing awards campaigns and referencing the results of other award shows, as well as the historical preferences of the TV Academy.
(4) Under program categories, you can now find listed each program’s season that is eligible, its platform, release date (of the first episode of the...
(1) This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects Scott’s best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences.
(2) Unlike many other lists, the objective of the forecast is not to include every show or person that is eligible for Emmys recognition, only the top tier of contenders.
(3) Nobody can watch every Emmy-eligible show, and Scott is no exception. He arrives at these projections by at least sampling as many contenders as possible, consulting with TV Academy members, reading reviews, analyzing awards campaigns and referencing the results of other award shows, as well as the historical preferences of the TV Academy.
(4) Under program categories, you can now find listed each program’s season that is eligible, its platform, release date (of the first episode of the...
- 4/9/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers from the season two finale of Tokyo Vice.]
Many heroes brought down ruthless yakuza crime lord Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) in the season two finale of Tokyo Vice.
But for many faithful fans of the Japan-set and American-produced crime drama on Max, watching Akiro Sato (played by Show Kasamatsu), the young resilient yakuza member of the Chihara-Kai clan, deliver proof of Tozawa’s treachery to the oyabuns of various clans was a greatly satisfying ending to the 10 episodes that have been soaked with violence, honor, dishonor, loyalty and betrayal.
And of all the yakuza portrayed in the series about the Japanese organized crime world, Sato was the one member who sought quiet and peace, in his own way.
Tokyo Vice fandom pages indicate that Kasamatsu’s portrayal of Sato leaps off of the screen, similar to the series’ main star Ansel Elgort, who plays real-life American journalist Jake Adelstein, who moved to Japan in the ‘90s...
Many heroes brought down ruthless yakuza crime lord Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) in the season two finale of Tokyo Vice.
But for many faithful fans of the Japan-set and American-produced crime drama on Max, watching Akiro Sato (played by Show Kasamatsu), the young resilient yakuza member of the Chihara-Kai clan, deliver proof of Tozawa’s treachery to the oyabuns of various clans was a greatly satisfying ending to the 10 episodes that have been soaked with violence, honor, dishonor, loyalty and betrayal.
And of all the yakuza portrayed in the series about the Japanese organized crime world, Sato was the one member who sought quiet and peace, in his own way.
Tokyo Vice fandom pages indicate that Kasamatsu’s portrayal of Sato leaps off of the screen, similar to the series’ main star Ansel Elgort, who plays real-life American journalist Jake Adelstein, who moved to Japan in the ‘90s...
- 4/8/2024
- by Demetrius Patterson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tokyo Vice‘s conclusion in Season 2 echoes a particular moment from Season 1, something that the show’s writers and creators designed to distinguish the story from an American production, which would have had a different ending had it been so.
A still from Tokyo Vice
The story of the two-season show (as of now) follows American journalist Jake Adelstein, who explores the dark underbelly of Tokyo, uncovering mysteries of the Japanese Yakuza as the first foreign journalist in the country. He works with the Vice squad of the city, working with Hiroko Katagiri, a senior officer in law enforcement.
Season 2 of Tokyo Vice echoed a particular Season 1 moment
Tokyo Vice Season 2
Season 2 of Tokyo Vice ends with Ken Watanabe‘s character sitting and having a conversation with Jake, echoing Season 1 when the character met for the first time. This was by design, as stated by J.T Rogers to Entertainment Weekly:
“I knew for many,...
A still from Tokyo Vice
The story of the two-season show (as of now) follows American journalist Jake Adelstein, who explores the dark underbelly of Tokyo, uncovering mysteries of the Japanese Yakuza as the first foreign journalist in the country. He works with the Vice squad of the city, working with Hiroko Katagiri, a senior officer in law enforcement.
Season 2 of Tokyo Vice echoed a particular Season 1 moment
Tokyo Vice Season 2
Season 2 of Tokyo Vice ends with Ken Watanabe‘s character sitting and having a conversation with Jake, echoing Season 1 when the character met for the first time. This was by design, as stated by J.T Rogers to Entertainment Weekly:
“I knew for many,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Patricia Highsmith’s thrilling novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” has been adapted for the screen multiple times since its publication in 1955, most notably in the 1999 film of the same name starring Matt Damon and Jude Law. But now the story of a con man taking over the life of the wealthy playboy he’s been sent to bring home is being given the limited series treatment, and it’s must-see TV.
Initially developed for Showtime by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, the eight-episode “Ripley” has moved to Netflix, where the highly bingeable but tense series is able to be devoured all at once, just as it should be. Andrew Scott’s portrayal of the titular character is less charming than it is full-on sociopath, but it really works, while Johnny Flynn steps into the shoes of rich boy Dickie Greenleaf. One might quibble about the ages of the actors versus the...
Initially developed for Showtime by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, the eight-episode “Ripley” has moved to Netflix, where the highly bingeable but tense series is able to be devoured all at once, just as it should be. Andrew Scott’s portrayal of the titular character is less charming than it is full-on sociopath, but it really works, while Johnny Flynn steps into the shoes of rich boy Dickie Greenleaf. One might quibble about the ages of the actors versus the...
- 4/6/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
The search for truth comes with its own perils and high cost, but to what extent does that justify bending morality to one’s convenience? Facing mortal danger and concerns for his family as Jake Edelstein makes a final stand against the Yakuza boss Shinzo Tozawa, his actions raise questions like this. After thorough investigation for a prolonged period of time, Jake and the rest of his journalist team at Meicho Shimbun learned about Tozawa’s dealings with the FBI, which allowed for his violent takeover of Tokyo’s underworld since his return from the United States, and also for his liver transplant as well. Tozawa’s wife, Kazuko, whose family fortune was the reason for the Yakuza boss’ rise to power, became fed up with her husband’s illicit extramarital antics and constant negligence and decided to inform Detective Katagiri about the possible locations where the FBI documents might have been stored.
- 4/5/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
If the final episode of season two is the last of “Tokyo Vice,” the Max series saw several storylines come to a fitting conclusion. Speaking to creator J.T. Rogers and executive producer (and director) Alan Poul, however, it’s clear the brains behind the period thriller believe there are still more stories to tell. But first, a major spoiler warning if you haven’t watched episode 10, “Endgame,” yet.
Continue reading ‘Tokyo Vice’: J.T. Rogers & Alan Poul Spill On Season Two Finale & Tease What’s Next [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Tokyo Vice’: J.T. Rogers & Alan Poul Spill On Season Two Finale & Tease What’s Next [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 4/5/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Are you a fan of the gripping crime series Tokyo Vice? If so, you are probably wondering if there will be a third installment following the shocking finale of the second season. Well, you’re in luck because the creator of the Max series has, at last, opened up on the matter.
Note: Spoilers for Tokyo Vice’s Season 2 finale can be found below.
As followers of this crime drama series may recall, Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) aspired to be the sole supreme oyabun (leader) of the Japanese crime syndicate. However, he met his violent end at the hands of himself in the Tokyo Vice season two finale, capping off his dreams.
A still from Tokyo Vice
Following the terrifying cliffhanger finale of season 2, many viewers were left wondering if the story would continue. The good news is that a third season is officially in the works, as confirmed by the creator.
Note: Spoilers for Tokyo Vice’s Season 2 finale can be found below.
As followers of this crime drama series may recall, Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) aspired to be the sole supreme oyabun (leader) of the Japanese crime syndicate. However, he met his violent end at the hands of himself in the Tokyo Vice season two finale, capping off his dreams.
A still from Tokyo Vice
Following the terrifying cliffhanger finale of season 2, many viewers were left wondering if the story would continue. The good news is that a third season is officially in the works, as confirmed by the creator.
- 4/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Tokyo Vice is a crime drama series that explores the dark criminal underbelly of Tokyo through the lens of an American journalist. The series depicts the lives of those involved with the Japanese mafia known as the Yakuza. After the show recently concluded its second season, creator J. T. Rogers sat down for a conversation and discussed different aspects of the show.
A still from Tokyo Vice
During an interview, Rogers was asked about the show’s depiction of Yakuza and revealed whether the crew received help from actual members of the criminal organization. At the same time, Rogers also discussed the challenges of filming the series on location in the city of Tokyo. Here is everything Rogers said about working on Tokyo Vice.
Tokyo Vice Creator J. T. Rogers Reveals if the Yakuza Were Involved in the Show
Based on Jake Adelstein’s book of the same name, Tokyo Vice...
A still from Tokyo Vice
During an interview, Rogers was asked about the show’s depiction of Yakuza and revealed whether the crew received help from actual members of the criminal organization. At the same time, Rogers also discussed the challenges of filming the series on location in the city of Tokyo. Here is everything Rogers said about working on Tokyo Vice.
Tokyo Vice Creator J. T. Rogers Reveals if the Yakuza Were Involved in the Show
Based on Jake Adelstein’s book of the same name, Tokyo Vice...
- 4/5/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
[This story contains major spoilers from the finale of season two of Tokyo Vice, “Endgame.”]
Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) had dreams of becoming the one supreme oyabun (leader) of the yakuza crime syndicate in Japan.
In the season two finale of Tokyo Vice (now streaming on Max), those dreams ended with his violent demise — by his own hands.
Initially, it appeared in the series — which is filled with twists and turns of the bloody yakuza subculture in Japan, as it’s covered by American journalist Jake Adelstein, played by Ansel Elgort, who co-stars alongside Ken Watanabe — that Tozawa played a winning hand by murdering rival clan leaders, and threatening to kill police officers and reporters (and their families) who appeared to hurt his climb to absolute power in Tokyo and beyond.
But in all the yakuza leader’s ruthlessness, Tozawa made one major misstep. He showed blatant disrespect and dishonor toward his wife, Kazuko Tozawa (Makiko Watanabe), who fell in love with...
Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida) had dreams of becoming the one supreme oyabun (leader) of the yakuza crime syndicate in Japan.
In the season two finale of Tokyo Vice (now streaming on Max), those dreams ended with his violent demise — by his own hands.
Initially, it appeared in the series — which is filled with twists and turns of the bloody yakuza subculture in Japan, as it’s covered by American journalist Jake Adelstein, played by Ansel Elgort, who co-stars alongside Ken Watanabe — that Tozawa played a winning hand by murdering rival clan leaders, and threatening to kill police officers and reporters (and their families) who appeared to hurt his climb to absolute power in Tokyo and beyond.
But in all the yakuza leader’s ruthlessness, Tozawa made one major misstep. He showed blatant disrespect and dishonor toward his wife, Kazuko Tozawa (Makiko Watanabe), who fell in love with...
- 4/4/2024
- by Demetrius Patterson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Goldcrest Post, an independently-owned feature and episodic postproduction facility that currently maintains bases in New York and London, plans to open a third location at Lionsgate Studios Yonkers, just outside New York City.
Goldcrest plans to open in September as a full service facility that will include a theater equipped with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for screenings, color grading sessions and sound mixing. For launch, Goldcrest is also constructing an Adr room and offices for needs such as dailies, editing and visual effects. The site will be networked to Goldcrest’s base in Manhattan.
It’s part of an agreement with Great Point Studios, which owns and operates Lionsgate Studios. In all, the $500 million studio complex encompasses 1 million square feet of space that includes stages, offices and backlots. Tenants include production/distribution company Mediapro and Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication.
Goldcrest Post managing director Domenic Rom...
Goldcrest plans to open in September as a full service facility that will include a theater equipped with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for screenings, color grading sessions and sound mixing. For launch, Goldcrest is also constructing an Adr room and offices for needs such as dailies, editing and visual effects. The site will be networked to Goldcrest’s base in Manhattan.
It’s part of an agreement with Great Point Studios, which owns and operates Lionsgate Studios. In all, the $500 million studio complex encompasses 1 million square feet of space that includes stages, offices and backlots. Tenants include production/distribution company Mediapro and Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication.
Goldcrest Post managing director Domenic Rom...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Tokyo Vice” Season 2, Episode 10, “Endgame.”]
In “Tokyo Vice,” honor is a double-edged katana. On one end sits Ozaki (Bokuzō Masana), the Meicho Shimbun newspaper executive who confesses to Emi (Rinko Kikuchi) that he was the one who destroyed the Yoshino videotape — although “confesses” is too generous a word. Ozaki solves her season-long mystery without batting an eye, before mansplaining his action as if Emi is an idiot. He had to destroy the tape. If the Meicho ran a story about a government official’s involvement in the murder of a hostess, then the paper would be frozen out of government business for years. “And how would that serve our readers?” he asks. So now that Emi has brought him further evidence against prime-minister-in-waiting Jotaro Shigematsu (Hajime Inoue), proving his ties to Yakuza leader Shinzo Tozama (Ayumi Tanida), the dignified thing to do is turn over her documents to the proper parties,...
In “Tokyo Vice,” honor is a double-edged katana. On one end sits Ozaki (Bokuzō Masana), the Meicho Shimbun newspaper executive who confesses to Emi (Rinko Kikuchi) that he was the one who destroyed the Yoshino videotape — although “confesses” is too generous a word. Ozaki solves her season-long mystery without batting an eye, before mansplaining his action as if Emi is an idiot. He had to destroy the tape. If the Meicho ran a story about a government official’s involvement in the murder of a hostess, then the paper would be frozen out of government business for years. “And how would that serve our readers?” he asks. So now that Emi has brought him further evidence against prime-minister-in-waiting Jotaro Shigematsu (Hajime Inoue), proving his ties to Yakuza leader Shinzo Tozama (Ayumi Tanida), the dignified thing to do is turn over her documents to the proper parties,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Tokyo Vice,” now streaming on Max.
Season 2 of “Tokyo Vice,” the neo-noir crime drama set in Tokyo, Japan, and loosely based on a memoir written by journalist Jake Adelstein, has come to a close in an explosive finale that both sent off the series’ main, two-season running antagonist — and laid the foundation for what could potentially come from the Max thriller if a third season were to be greenlit.
The show stars Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, and tells the story of a Japanese-fluent American writer (Elgort) who works his way into covering crime for one of Tokyo’s most prominent newspapers. In the process, he forges an unlikely bond with a dogged local police detective, Hiroto Katagiri (Watanabe), with the duo sharing information and working together to untangle sordid yakuza activities.
Before diving into the specifics of the finale,...
Season 2 of “Tokyo Vice,” the neo-noir crime drama set in Tokyo, Japan, and loosely based on a memoir written by journalist Jake Adelstein, has come to a close in an explosive finale that both sent off the series’ main, two-season running antagonist — and laid the foundation for what could potentially come from the Max thriller if a third season were to be greenlit.
The show stars Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, and tells the story of a Japanese-fluent American writer (Elgort) who works his way into covering crime for one of Tokyo’s most prominent newspapers. In the process, he forges an unlikely bond with a dogged local police detective, Hiroto Katagiri (Watanabe), with the duo sharing information and working together to untangle sordid yakuza activities.
Before diving into the specifics of the finale,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for Tokyo Vice season 2.
The second season of the acclaimed Max original series Tokyo Vice featured a bloody power struggle between different yakuza clans for control of Tokyo’s criminal underworld in the late ‘90s. At the center was Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida), the head of the Tozawa clan who viciously murders any rivals that won’t concede to his rise to power, while pulling the strings of the Japanese government and major news media outlets. Scrambling to dethrone Tozawa are investigative journalist Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), veteran police detective Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe), and rival yakuza boss Akiro Sato (Show Kasamatsu).
In an exclusive interview with Den of Geek, Tokyo Vice creator, showrunner, and executive producer J.T. Rogers and director and executive producer Alan Poul unpack the twists and turns of season 2, explain how they set up the season’s grand finale, and reveal their...
The second season of the acclaimed Max original series Tokyo Vice featured a bloody power struggle between different yakuza clans for control of Tokyo’s criminal underworld in the late ‘90s. At the center was Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida), the head of the Tozawa clan who viciously murders any rivals that won’t concede to his rise to power, while pulling the strings of the Japanese government and major news media outlets. Scrambling to dethrone Tozawa are investigative journalist Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), veteran police detective Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe), and rival yakuza boss Akiro Sato (Show Kasamatsu).
In an exclusive interview with Den of Geek, Tokyo Vice creator, showrunner, and executive producer J.T. Rogers and director and executive producer Alan Poul unpack the twists and turns of season 2, explain how they set up the season’s grand finale, and reveal their...
- 4/4/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
We are so familiar with what Tom Cruise has been doing for all these years. He has constantly shown his bravery and boldness in every movie. He has made a name for himself, not just in Hollywood but all across the world.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Cruise is seen in some of the most breathtaking sequences across the Mission Impossible films. He has hung off jet airplanes, scaled skyscrapers, and zoomed through traffic on a motorcycle.
Suggested“It could’ve been me!”: Lewis Hamilton Reveals Why He Had To Reject Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 2 That He Will Forever Regret
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Drivers’ Championship winner and the most successful driver in Formula One history, sees another Hollywood a-lister who can rival Cruise in terms of stunts and all.
Lewis Hamilton Speaks About Brad Pitt’s Interest in...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Cruise is seen in some of the most breathtaking sequences across the Mission Impossible films. He has hung off jet airplanes, scaled skyscrapers, and zoomed through traffic on a motorcycle.
Suggested“It could’ve been me!”: Lewis Hamilton Reveals Why He Had To Reject Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 2 That He Will Forever Regret
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Drivers’ Championship winner and the most successful driver in Formula One history, sees another Hollywood a-lister who can rival Cruise in terms of stunts and all.
Lewis Hamilton Speaks About Brad Pitt’s Interest in...
- 4/2/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Tokyo Vice season 2 is fast approaching its finale which will air on Thursday, April 4. While fans are enjoying the HBO Max show’s fresh new episodes, its makers have shared the challenges they encountered while filming the series’ second installment.
The show’s producer Alan Poul recently opened up about the difficulty they faced in securing a filming permit for multiple locations in Japan. The filmmaker also worked on the set of Ridley Scott’s 1989 yakuza thriller Black Rain which was famously kicked out of Japan before the filming was complete.
Ansel Egort in Tokyo Vice season 2 | Midseason Trailer | Max – YouTube
Ridley Scott’s 1989 yakuza film became a cautionary tale in Hollywood
1989’s Black Rain starred big names like Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, and more. The film chronicled the story of two New York City policemen scrabbling about Japan’s underworld looking for a yakuza fugitive who had escaped from custody.
The show’s producer Alan Poul recently opened up about the difficulty they faced in securing a filming permit for multiple locations in Japan. The filmmaker also worked on the set of Ridley Scott’s 1989 yakuza thriller Black Rain which was famously kicked out of Japan before the filming was complete.
Ansel Egort in Tokyo Vice season 2 | Midseason Trailer | Max – YouTube
Ridley Scott’s 1989 yakuza film became a cautionary tale in Hollywood
1989’s Black Rain starred big names like Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, and more. The film chronicled the story of two New York City policemen scrabbling about Japan’s underworld looking for a yakuza fugitive who had escaped from custody.
- 4/2/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
This is a highly competitive filmmaking industry, and there are often numerous obstacles that must be overcome in order to bring a project to life. Few, however, have faced a far more daunting challenge than the team behind the HBO Max series Tokyo Vice. The behind-the-scenes making of this project—created by J. T. Rogers—is a truly inspiring tale that merits a drama series of its own.
Starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, the crime drama series aired its second season in February of this year. The show’s plot revolves around an American journalist ( Jake Adelstein) stationed in Tokyo who, with the help of a seasoned detective, tracks down the city’s yakuza-run criminal underworld.
Ansel Elgort in Tokyo Vice season 2 trailer | Max – YouTube
Nevertheless, there is no better way to introduce Tokyo Vice than by having it filmed in Tokyo, Japan. Although it first appeared to be an exciting adventure,...
Starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, the crime drama series aired its second season in February of this year. The show’s plot revolves around an American journalist ( Jake Adelstein) stationed in Tokyo who, with the help of a seasoned detective, tracks down the city’s yakuza-run criminal underworld.
Ansel Elgort in Tokyo Vice season 2 trailer | Max – YouTube
Nevertheless, there is no better way to introduce Tokyo Vice than by having it filmed in Tokyo, Japan. Although it first appeared to be an exciting adventure,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Tokyo Vice season 2 has fans on the edge of their seats, since its release in February 2024. As the second season’s plot unravels, the show’s producer Alan Poul, and other crew members are sharing just how they managed to film its second installment in some of Japan’s most difficult-to-access locations.
In a thrilling revelation, the showrunners divulged that a potential yakuza member had paid a visit to the Tokyo Vice set when they were filming in Tokyo’s historic Akasaka district. However, the HBO Max series had already prepared for a dodgy occasion such as this.
Screenshot of Ansel Elgort in Tokyo Vice season 2 trailer | Max – YouTube Potential Yakuza member paid a visit to Tokyo Vice set in Japan
Tokyo Vice season 2’s climactic finale is fast approaching as it airs on Thursday, April 4. While filming the second season, the showrunner’s vision for it was as clear as a summer’s day.
In a thrilling revelation, the showrunners divulged that a potential yakuza member had paid a visit to the Tokyo Vice set when they were filming in Tokyo’s historic Akasaka district. However, the HBO Max series had already prepared for a dodgy occasion such as this.
Screenshot of Ansel Elgort in Tokyo Vice season 2 trailer | Max – YouTube Potential Yakuza member paid a visit to Tokyo Vice set in Japan
Tokyo Vice season 2’s climactic finale is fast approaching as it airs on Thursday, April 4. While filming the second season, the showrunner’s vision for it was as clear as a summer’s day.
- 4/1/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
The HBO crime drama Tokyo Vice offers more than just a captivating story. Following a journalist Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) immersing himself in the neon-lit landscape of Tokyo’s criminal underbelly, the show is set against a backdrop of Japan’s capital city in 1999. And it’s attention to detail extends to its use of period-correct Japanese cars, delighting Jdm car enthusiasts with every scene.
Tokyo Vice
Among the ensemble cast of the show is Ken Watanabe taking on the role of Hiroto Katagiri, a seasoned detective in the organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who also serves as a mentor to Adelstein. And his character’s ride, an S130 Nissan Fairlady Z, has also garnered significant attention from enthusiasts.
Ken Watanabe’s Nissan Fairlady Z Steals the Spotlight in Tokyo Vice
Although the HBO crime drama primarily focuses on Ansel Elgort’s Jake Adelstein, the Japanese...
Tokyo Vice
Among the ensemble cast of the show is Ken Watanabe taking on the role of Hiroto Katagiri, a seasoned detective in the organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who also serves as a mentor to Adelstein. And his character’s ride, an S130 Nissan Fairlady Z, has also garnered significant attention from enthusiasts.
Ken Watanabe’s Nissan Fairlady Z Steals the Spotlight in Tokyo Vice
Although the HBO crime drama primarily focuses on Ansel Elgort’s Jake Adelstein, the Japanese...
- 4/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The HBO Max show Tokyo Vice aired its second season in February of this year. The show starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe follows the story of an American journalist in Tokyo who uses the help of a veteran detective to capture Tokyo’s criminal elements controlled by the yakuza. The show received positive responses for its neo-noir treatment of the story.
Tokyo Vice became one of the few American shows to be filmed in the capital city of Japan as it is notorious for its stringent and bureaucratic measures to obtain permission to shoot. Series creator Alan Poul mentioned that the show’s second season was much easier to film on location as the people’s perception had changed since the airing of season one.
HBO’s Tokyo Vice Underwent Several Hurdles To Shoot In Japan A still from Tokyo Vice
The first season of the HBO Max show...
Tokyo Vice became one of the few American shows to be filmed in the capital city of Japan as it is notorious for its stringent and bureaucratic measures to obtain permission to shoot. Series creator Alan Poul mentioned that the show’s second season was much easier to film on location as the people’s perception had changed since the airing of season one.
HBO’s Tokyo Vice Underwent Several Hurdles To Shoot In Japan A still from Tokyo Vice
The first season of the HBO Max show...
- 4/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Tokyo Vice is back with its highly anticipated season two. Not only are fans and critics describing the second venture as highly addictive and better than its first season. Yet apart from its entertaining and intriguing dive into the Japanese Yakuza culture, the crime show has been hailed for shooting the mixed language show in the land of the Rising Sun itself.
Tokyo Vice official poster
While many shows or movies would avoid filming in the country, using soundstages instead, the Ansel Elgort-starrer series is receiving praise for showing and covering the real Tokyo. But doing so was a mammoth of a task, yet even more difficult was shooting one real-life element that became absolutely crucial for the HBO show.
Tokyo Vice and How It Successfully Shot One Dangerous Real-Life Element of Japan
Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe in Tokyo Vice
Based on the memoir written by journalist Jake Adelstein,...
Tokyo Vice official poster
While many shows or movies would avoid filming in the country, using soundstages instead, the Ansel Elgort-starrer series is receiving praise for showing and covering the real Tokyo. But doing so was a mammoth of a task, yet even more difficult was shooting one real-life element that became absolutely crucial for the HBO show.
Tokyo Vice and How It Successfully Shot One Dangerous Real-Life Element of Japan
Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe in Tokyo Vice
Based on the memoir written by journalist Jake Adelstein,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
From the moment the Max team took on Tokyo Vice, their determination was to ensure authenticity and to accurately portray the essence of the story. Thus, what better way to showcase Tokyo Vice than by shooting it in Japan? Although it may have initially sounded like a thrilling adventure, it turned out to be one of the most challenging aspects of the project for the team.
Tokyo Vice Season 1 Episode 8
Why Was It So Necessary to Shoot Tokyo Vice in Japan?
What the recent typical pop culture media portrays Japan to be was not the angle Max wanted to approach Tokyo Vice from. Instead, they aimed to delve deep into the extensive crime world and darker aspects of the beautiful land, juxtaposing the serene and aesthetic views with cherry blossoms.
Suggested“There was no other option than to do it properly”: Tokyo Vice Didn’t Want to Find the...
Tokyo Vice Season 1 Episode 8
Why Was It So Necessary to Shoot Tokyo Vice in Japan?
What the recent typical pop culture media portrays Japan to be was not the angle Max wanted to approach Tokyo Vice from. Instead, they aimed to delve deep into the extensive crime world and darker aspects of the beautiful land, juxtaposing the serene and aesthetic views with cherry blossoms.
Suggested“There was no other option than to do it properly”: Tokyo Vice Didn’t Want to Find the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Tokyo Vice is the newest trend in the world of masterpiece series. Though its start wasn’t one too commended by fans, with its first season somewhat being received on a rocky note, the second season has defied all of those fans’ expectations and more. And as this sequel season heads to its finale, the gripping sequences have gotten all the better.
Tokyo Vice.
This comes after the most recent episode of the series, i.e. episode 9, Consequences. Not only did this shocker addition deliver perfectly through its actions and magnificent storyline, but it further made fans look all the more forward to the season finale. That being said, Tokyo Vice Episode 9 Spoilers Ahead!
Tokyo Vice Season 2 Episode 9 was the Epitome of Perfection!
With a new episode every week, the Ansel Elgort-starrer series continues to leave fans baffled.
While episode 8 The Noble Path of the currently ongoing season 2 was...
Tokyo Vice.
This comes after the most recent episode of the series, i.e. episode 9, Consequences. Not only did this shocker addition deliver perfectly through its actions and magnificent storyline, but it further made fans look all the more forward to the season finale. That being said, Tokyo Vice Episode 9 Spoilers Ahead!
Tokyo Vice Season 2 Episode 9 was the Epitome of Perfection!
With a new episode every week, the Ansel Elgort-starrer series continues to leave fans baffled.
While episode 8 The Noble Path of the currently ongoing season 2 was...
- 3/31/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Imagine a Hollywood production shutting down a bustling nightlife district in a city of 37 million people. That’s exactly what the team behind Tokyo Vice managed to achieve in season two. They filmed right in the heart of Akasaka — a spot known for its flashy neon lights and famous hostess clubs.
Tokyo Vice Season 2 (Courtesy of Max)
For one night in March 2023, Akasaka wasn’t just entertaining its usual patrons — it was transformed into a crime scene straight out of the hit TV series Tokyo Vice for its second season.
The whole place was shut down, and the filmmakers recreated everything with incredible detail, making it look like a real crime scene from the show. It was quite a sight to see in a city known for its vibrant nightlife! But it almost gave a Warner Bros. employee close to nervous breakdown.
WB Employee was on Edge During Tokyo Vice...
Tokyo Vice Season 2 (Courtesy of Max)
For one night in March 2023, Akasaka wasn’t just entertaining its usual patrons — it was transformed into a crime scene straight out of the hit TV series Tokyo Vice for its second season.
The whole place was shut down, and the filmmakers recreated everything with incredible detail, making it look like a real crime scene from the show. It was quite a sight to see in a city known for its vibrant nightlife! But it almost gave a Warner Bros. employee close to nervous breakdown.
WB Employee was on Edge During Tokyo Vice...
- 3/31/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
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