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Sundance Film Festival Review – ‘Jamojaya’ is a Contemplative Portrait of Father, Son, and Fame

The first 10pm screening I ever attended at the Sundance Film Festival was Justin Chon’s Ms. Purple, which, while melodically slow, was absolutely captivating and well worth the late hour. Chon starred in his subsequent film, Blue Bayou, a more conventional drama about a family torn apart by unexpected immigration news. His latest, Jamojaya, is…

Apple TV+ Renews Acclaimed, Sweeping Drama Series “Pachinko” for Second Season

Apple TV+ today announced a second season renewal for “Pachinko,” the acclaimed drama series created by Soo Hugh and based on the bestselling novel. The early pick-up comes ahead of the season one finale of “Pachinko” on Friday, April 29, 2022. Following its debut on Apple TV+ last month, global hit series “Pachinko” received broad…

Justin Chon to Direct Jason Momoa in Apple TV+’s Series ‘Chief of War’

Justin Chon has signed on to direct and executive produce Apple TV+’s upcoming limited television series, Chief of War, which will star Jason Momoa. Chon will helm and produce the first two episodes of the eight-episode show, Variety is reporting. Chief of War, which will tell the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous…

Pachinko : Exclusive Interview with Co-Director Justin Chon

Synopsis : One of the most anticipated series will be released on Apple TV+ March 25, An epic historical tale based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Min Jin Lee. The history dates back to 1910-1990, originating in the Japanese occupation of Korea and leading to the globalization of Japan in late 1980s. At its heart…

Pachinko : An Exclusive Interview with Actress Anna Sawai and Actor Jin Ha

Synopsis : One of the most anticipated series will be released on Apple TV+ March 25, An epic historical tale based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Min Jin Lee. The history dates back to 1910-1990, originating in the Japanese occupation of Korea and leading to the globalization of Japan in late 1980s. At its…

Pachinko — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ / Starring Academy Award-winner Yuh-Jung Youn, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, and Minha Kim

Apple TV+ today unveiled a first look and the premiere date for “Pachinko,” a highly anticipated international drama series that will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. The series will be told in three languages — Korean, Japanese and English — and debut with the first three episodes followed by new weekly…

Blue Bayou / Interview : An Exclusive Interview with Actor/Writer/Director Justin Chon 

Synopsis : From award-winning writer/director Justin Chon, Blue Bayou is the moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. Antonio LeBlanc (Chon), a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou, is married to the love of his life Kathy (Alicia Vikander) and step-dad to their beloved…

BLUE BAYOU – Official Trailer : Starring Alicia Vikander and Justin Chon

Focus Features will release BLUE BAYOU in theaters on September 17, 2021   Story: An official selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival from award-winning writer/director Justin Chon, Blue Bayou is the moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. Antonio LeBlanc (Chon), a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the…