Tag: Squid Game
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‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ and ‘ER’ Made For ‘90s Must-See TV
The term “Must See TV” has been used so often that it has almost lost all relevance. Game of Thrones? Must see TV. The Sopranos? Must see TV. Squid Game, Ted Lasso, The Mandalorian? Must see, must see, must see. Yet there was a time not all that long ago where the term wasn’t a…
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European, Chinese, Saudi execs talk challenges and opportunities of releasing non-English language films
Speakers at Screen round-table in Venice includedUnifrance’s Daniela Elstner, Film i Vast’s Kristina Borjeson, and Lucky Red founder Andrea Occhipinti were among the international executives who came together to share insights into producing and distributing non-English language films outside of their home territories at a roundtable event in Venice sponsored by Screen International and the…
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‘Squid Game’s Alternate Ending Would Have Completely Changed the Show
Squid Game may have been a pop culture sensation, but never underestimate the power of a bad ending. Whether it’s Mass Effect 3 or Game of Thrones, a bad landing can threaten plans for a would-be franchise. The ninth episode of Squid Game was nominated for an Outstanding Writing Emmy, but wasn’t without its share…
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Netflix’s K-Drama Library Could Soon Be Impacted by This
The South Korean series Squid Game, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, was a portrait of the human condition under the relentless grind of capitalism. Its wrenching, relatable drama helped make the show a record-breaking success for its distributor Netflix. We’d overcome Bong Joon-ho’s “one-inch tall barrier” and opened ourselves to an exciting new world of entertainment.…
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12 Best Interactive Netflix Specials That Let You Be a Part of the Action
Netflix has produced plenty of shows that have become a worldwide phenomenon. Several years after debuting in 2016, Stranger Things continues to be a dominant force on the platform as it heads into its fourth season. And who could forget how Squid Game took the world by storm and became one of the platform’s highest-viewed…
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Most Suspenseful Movies on Netflix Right Now (June 2023)
Comedy may be every moviegoer’s best friend, but fear is the unsung hero film. Fear of loss, loneliness, death, or worse, propel characters through the climax of their respective pictures. Fear is a pit. Fear or terror is the promise suspense threatens to fulfill — and audiences love it. Few genres utilize fear more than…
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‘Squid Game’ Unveils Season 2 Cast with Table Read Sneak Peek
There are a new crop of contenders for “Squid Game” Season 2.The official cast list for the much-anticipated second season has been announced by Netflix. Jo Yu-ri, a member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One, is among the new cast members, including Netflix stars Park Gyu-young and Kang Ae-sim (“Move to Heaven”).The cast also includes…
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‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Cast, Filming, and Everything We Know So Far
Ready to see the scariest game of Red Light Green Light ever made yet again? Hopefully so, because the monster hit series Squid Game is finally returning with a second season. The Netflix series heralded from South Korea became a viral sensation, becoming one of the most-watched series ever to grace the massively popular streaming…
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Best Japanese Movies on Netflix Right Now (June 2023)
It seems like more and more people are opening up to watching movies and television in other languages. With extreme hits like Parasite and Roma as just a couple of examples, there are plenty of places to find something new and fantastic to watch. Japanese movies are especially underappreciated. While many of the country’s films…
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First ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Teaser Turns the Nightmare Into a Reality
It’s been almost two years since the South Korean drama series Squid Game took the world by storm. Part well-penned drama, part cutthroat battle royale, the show was an instant hit, launching the leading actors to new career heights and lining the title up for not only a second season but also other franchising opportunities.…