In just a week of the new season of “Jeopardy!”, viewers have been treated to Dr. Phil joining Ken Jennings’ list of celebrity impressions, yet it wasn’t Alex Trebek’s comments that amused fans the most. Instead, Hilary Glazer, the unforgettable contestant from Season 41, captured the hearts of viewers with a timeless anecdote about discovering artwork inside a toilet. In other words?
Hiroyuki Sanada not only made history by becoming the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama, but he also touched fans’ hearts with his acceptance speech given in Japanese at the annual awards show. Although Sanada delivered his individual award speech in English, he returned to the stage later on in the evening, joining the cast, directors, and producers to celebrate Shogun winning Best Drama at the 2024 Emmys. Alongside Justin Marks, co-creator of Shogun (along with Rachel Kondo), the duo accepted the award, with their colleagues standing behind them. After Marks gave his speech, Sanada stepped up to the microphone and said, “Let me speak in Japanese for a moment.
For a quarter of a century now, Star Wars enthusiasts have encountered one of the franchise’s most contentious characters – none other than Jar Jar Binks – who is making a return in the latest LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy animated miniseries. To mark this occasion, actor Ahmed Best has shared his reflections about the character he has played with honor since the release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace back in 1999 on social media platforms.
In a potential twist, the second season of Roland Emmerich’s historical drama, “Those About to Die,” might delve deeper into the past (even beyond what was shown in Season 1). The director is reportedly drawing inspiration from Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic “The Godfather” trilogy for the series. This year, “No Time to Die” premiered on both Peacock and Prime Video, offering a gritty portrayal of Rome, where various factions struggle for power over the newly constructed Colosseum amid ongoing food scarcity and unrest. Although Season 1 has garnered positive responses from viewers, an official renewal for a second season is yet to be announced.
Year after year, we bid farewell to some of the entertainment world’s legendary figures. In recognition of their contributions, annual award shows often honor deceased industry icons. The 76th Emmy Awards were no different in this respect. As Jelly Roll played, the In Memoriam segment paid tribute to several influential individuals in the entertainment industry who had recently passed away, among them James Earl Jones. Regrettably, the segment overlooked one significant figure who made a lasting impact on both the big screen and television: the iconic Shelley Duvall.