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"Repel the Evil. Return the Curses. Protect the Divine." And then save everyone? Freestyle Digital Media has revealed an official US trailer for a Japanese fantasy-thriller film called The Divine Protector: The Master Salt Begins, arriving on VOD to watch in the US later this month. The film originally debuted in Japan back in late 2022 - but hasn't been released here until now. At 7:07 Pm, the occult club members are holding a ritual ceremony to summon "Master Salt" in Kamono Girls' High School in Tokyo, to help one of the members, Nanako (Saya Fukunaga), who has been struck by mysterious incidents. Together they must work to repel a curse and stop a demon from talking over. "A curse is a wish to bring others unhappiness," said producer Yoichi Utebi. "Be mindful of your thoughts, especially negative thoughts against others, and counter them with wholesome, loving, positive thinking because curses...

In a major shockeroo announcement, Gold Derby can reveal that FX is shifting the popular “Shōgun” away from the limited series races for the 2024 Emmys and will compete in all the drama categories instead. That rumor has been circulating throughout Hollywood for almost two weeks, but it is now official according to FX. How will this affect the dramatic races for series, acting, directing, writing and crafts?

Since debuting in February, the FX program has been enjoying critical raves and impressive ratings. It’s an adaptation of James Clavell‘s 1975 historical novel, following an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) who ends up shipwrecked in Japan. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) uncovers secrets that could benefit him in the political wars to come as he tries to rule one of the five Regents in Japan. It features awe-inspiring production values and notable performances from Anna Sawai, Moeka Hoshi, Fumi Nikaido, Tadanobu Asano,...

Since its premiere on February 27, FX on Hulu’s “Shōgun” has become one of the most popular limited series of this Emmy cycle. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 titular novel, the historical series created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks revolves around an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) shipwrecked in Japan at the start of the 17th century in the midst of political upheaval surrounding a powerful daimyō (Hiroyuki Sanada) and a samurai (Anna Sawai) torn between her loyalty and faith. With the series already midway through its run and receiving critical acclaim and awards attention, let’s re-examine NBC’s original 1980 miniseries — which garnered 14 Emmy nominations and three wins –- to determine potential categories for the current program.

Here are the 1981 Emmy nominations and wins for the first “Shōgun” television adaptation:

Best Limited Series (Won)

James Clavell, Executive Producer

Eric Bercovici, Producer

Best Movie/Limited Actor

Richard Chamberlain as John...