FX's "Shōgun" - Limited Series - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Jonno2009 · 01-31-2024, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben_C

I’m calling this now: Hiroyuki Sanada, seemingly the only Japanese actor available to Hollywood, will be in this.

He called it lol

in 2018!

Dr. Seymour Love · 02-12-2024, 04:07 PM

JamesKurtovich · 02-13-2024, 03:33 AM

Watched the old miniseries with my uncle 20-some years ago because he read the thick ass book and loved it. Hope this is good.

TheSweetieMan · 02-13-2024, 04:35 AM

This legitimately looks amazing.

I will be watching.

BluGalaxy · 02-13-2024, 06:38 AM

Now THIS, THIS I'm looking forward too!

KcMsterpce · 02-13-2024, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Watched the old miniseries with my uncle 20-some years ago because he read the thick ass book and loved it. Hope this is good.

lol "the thick ass book".
I think the original mini-series is pretty damned good. It nails the romantic plotline rather well. The cast is phenomenal, and it was amazing that a 1980 US TV movie utilized so much Japanese dialog. Mad respect.

The book is one of the greatest novels I have ever read. Easily in my top three all-time list. And I've read more than, like, TEN books!

Looking forward to this in a couple weeks. A lot.

The Mole · 02-13-2024, 07:44 AM

Any chances this will get released on disc?

JoeKryten · 02-13-2024, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonno2009

He called it lol

in 2018!

About the only thing he got wrong is that it could have been Ken Watanabe as well. When it comes to Japanese actors of a certain age there are pretty much only two that American audiences are familiar with.

It used to only be one but Sanada has made up a ton of ground in the last 10-15 years.

Spooked · 02-13-2024, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mole

Any chances this will get released on disc?

I don't know, but I'm already itching to buy it.

LexInHD · 02-13-2024, 01:58 PM

Sanada is an indisputable Asian action movie star and a protege of Sonny Chiba, with martial arts and stunt credentials, so he's the best and only real choice for something like this, which requires the authenticity of Japanese actors and cultural understanding, something he demonstrated with his participation in "47 Ronin", both in front of the camera and leading the other actors behind it.

pikeman1 · 02-27-2024, 03:16 AM

really excited for this
so what time it's on air?

flyry · 02-27-2024, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pikeman1

really excited for this
so what time it's on air?

12:01 am et on Hulu.

Tomorrow night on FX.

Cobalt Blu · 02-27-2024, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mole

Any chances this will get released on disc?

Fingers crossed! It seems to be a toss-up as to which FX series get a physical release.

LexInHD · 02-27-2024, 07:57 PM

I watched the first part (episode) and I'm 100% sold. The best stream/download option is on through the Hulu section of the Disney+ app, so look there, if you want quality. In the Extras, there are "English Dub" versions of the episodes where the Japanese dialog from key characters is (mostly) replaced with English dubbed versions, which is somewhat hokey, but it will help you if are one of those who just put it on in the background while you're working on stuff.

FubarFrenzy · 02-27-2024, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LexInHD

I watched the first part (episode) and I'm 100% sold. The best stream/download option is on through the Hulu section of the Disney+ app, so look there, if you want quality. In the Extras, there are "English Dub" versions of the episodes where the Japanese dialog from key characters is (mostly) replaced with English dubbed versions, which is somewhat hokey, but it will help you if are one of those who just put it on in the background while you're working on stuff.

Still at work, but will do exactly this. Please tell me going this route it's in 4K? HDR perhaps? Dare I say....

ATMOS!?

LexInHD · 02-28-2024, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FubarFrenzy

Still at work, but will do exactly this. Please tell me going this route it's in 4K? HDR perhaps? Dare I say....

ATMOS!?

Hulu content offered through the D+ app is in UHD, whenever applicable and available, if using a 4K display device. They even show 4K Korean dramas.

FubarFrenzy · 02-28-2024, 02:25 AM

Yup, just watched first ep via Disney plus, 4k and DV! Not Atmos, but sounds great.

Nice start!

Darren75 · 02-28-2024, 03:35 AM

Just finished the first 2 episodes and could have easily watched the entire season in one go if they dropped them all at once.

I wasn't sold on Cosmo James from the trailer and thought he was just a b-tech Tom Hardy but, he was exceptional, especially in the scene where he explains the world to Toranaga.

If they continue down this path and stick the landing this could easily be the best season of television since GOT season 4 or True Detective season 1.

ben6543 · 02-28-2024, 05:09 AM

Love the Atmosphere/cinematography of the show. I just did Ep1 tonight and will do Ep 2 tomorrow or Thursday.

1blufan · 02-28-2024, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren75

Just finished the first 2 episodes and could have easily watched the entire season in one go if they dropped them all at once.

I wasn't sold on Cosmo James from the trailer and thought he was just a b-tech Tom Hardy but, he was exceptional, especially in the scene where he explains the world to Toranaga.

If they continue down this path and stick the landing this could easily be the best season of television since GOT season 4 or True Detective season 1.

Absolutely agree with everything in your post.
I was also slightly apprehensive with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne. So far he has been fantastic.
A very rare occasion where I'm eagerly awaiting the next episode of a tv mini series.

02-13-2024, 03:33 AM	#23
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Watched the old miniseries with my uncle 20-some years ago because he read the thick ass book and loved it. Hope this is good.

02-13-2024, 04:35 AM	#24
TheSweetieMan Banned Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:515 Blu-ray collection:515	This legitimately looks amazing. I will be watching.

02-13-2024, 06:38 AM	#25
BluGalaxy Special Member Member since:Jan 2023	Now THIS, THIS I'm looking forward too!

02-13-2024, 07:44 AM	#27
The Mole Power Member Member since:May 2014	Any chances this will get released on disc?

02-13-2024, 01:58 PM	#30
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	Sanada is an indisputable Asian action movie star and a protege of Sonny Chiba, with martial arts and stunt credentials, so he's the best and only real choice for something like this, which requires the authenticity of Japanese actors and cultural understanding, something he demonstrated with his participation in "47 Ronin", both in front of the camera and leading the other actors behind it.

02-27-2024, 03:16 AM	#31
pikeman1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Silent Hill Blu-ray collection:164	really excited for this so what time it's on air?

02-27-2024, 07:57 PM	#34
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	I watched the first part (episode) and I'm 100% sold. The best stream/download option is on through the Hulu section of the Disney+ app, so look there, if you want quality. In the Extras, there are "English Dub" versions of the episodes where the Japanese dialog from key characters is (mostly) replaced with English dubbed versions, which is somewhat hokey, but it will help you if are one of those who just put it on in the background while you're working on stuff.

02-28-2024, 02:25 AM	#37
FubarFrenzy Active Member Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:97	Yup, just watched first ep via Disney plus, 4k and DV! Not Atmos, but sounds great. Nice start!

02-28-2024, 03:35 AM	#38
Darren75 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2022 Location:Scotland 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:300 DVD collection:93	Just finished the first 2 episodes and could have easily watched the entire season in one go if they dropped them all at once. I wasn't sold on Cosmo James from the trailer and thought he was just a b-tech Tom Hardy but, he was exceptional, especially in the scene where he explains the world to Toranaga. If they continue down this path and stick the landing this could easily be the best season of television since GOT season 4 or True Detective season 1.

02-28-2024, 05:09 AM	#39
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Love the Atmosphere/cinematography of the show. I just did Ep1 tonight and will do Ep 2 tomorrow or Thursday.

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