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Daily Tribune
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
‘Squid Game' Director Honoured at Gotham Awards for Global Impact
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the visionary behind Netflix's global sensation Squid Game, was awarded the prestigious Creator Tribute at the Gotham Awards in New York on Monday, in recognition of his groundbreaking contribution to television. Accepting the award in English, Hwang described the continuing success of Squid Game as 'a miracle,' reflecting on how a once-rejected Korean script became a worldwide phenomenon over 12 years. 'Four years ago, when Squid Game won the Breakthrough Series Award, I called it a miracle,' Hwang said. 'Standing here again tonight, I believe that miracle still continues.' Hwang's remarks struck a humble tone, especially when reflecting on the meaning behind the Gotham trophy. 'It's not shiny or fancy like an Emmy or an Oscar,' he said. 'But it reminds us not to be blinded by the glamor of success and to carry the responsibility that comes with it.' Actor Lee Jung-jae, who portrays the main character Seong Gi-hun, introduced Hwang during the ceremony. 'What sets Squid Game apart is the depth of Director Hwang's vision,' Lee said, praising the series for its sharp critique of inequality and human resilience beneath its thrilling exterior. The Creator Tribute, a category introduced in 2023, honours creators who challenge the limits of television. The Gotham Awards committee described Hwang's work as 'high-stakes storytelling combined with sharp cultural commentary.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Squid Game' Creator Teases Potential Spinoff: ‘I Want to Show What They Did' Between Seasons 1 and 2
Netflix just dropped the trailer for Season 3 of 'Squid Game,' premiering June 27, and now creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is teasing a potential spinoff for the South Korean international sensation. 'If I make [a] spin off, it will be a story happening between Season 1 and 2. There [was] a three years gap between Season 1 and 2,' Hwang told IndieWire on the Gotham Awards red carpet June 2. 'So, I want to show what they did for those times.' More from IndieWire Sheryl Lee Ralph Remembers Sidney Poitier's Early Support: 'I Expect Great Things from You' The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in June, from 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window' to 'Emily the Criminal' Hwang said that he dreamed up the third 'Squid Game' season while he was planning the second. 'After I finished the whole season, the first season … I tried to come up with the idea of Season 2 and 3 at the same time,' he said. Star Lee Jung-jae said fans will not want to miss the new episodes. 'There's so much meaning and themes that are explored through each of the characters,' he told IndieWire. 'Definitely the same for my own character as well. So, you have to check it out.' Jung-jaw told The Hollywood Reporter that he was 'nervous' about what the fan reaction might be to the third season. 'We are going to be releasing quite soon, I am very nervous. know that a lot of you out there are curious about what's going to happen in Season 3, but all of us are more curious about how much you're going to enjoy it. So, I can't wait,' Jung-jaw said, and repeated, 'I'm very nervous.' Season 2 of 'Squid Game' brought huge numbers for Netflix, netting 68 million views in the week following its December 2024 premiere, the largest ever debut for the streamer. The show is the biggest in Netflix history, and Season 1 brought in an earth-shattering 2.2 billion viewing hours back in 2021 during its first 90 days on the platform. Watch IndieWire's conversation with Hwang Dong-hyuk below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Squid Game to return on Netflix 'one last time': Check Season 3 release date
Netflix's number one non-English language series of all time, Squid Game, is returning 'one last time' with its own rules. Squid Game Season 3, the series finale, is being premiered shortly after its Season 2 debuted on Netflix on December 26. Netflix said that Squid Game Season 3 will premiere on the OTT platform on June 27. In its most recent post for Squid Game 3, Netflix said, 'Step into the games one last time. Squid Game Season 3. June 27.' In the Squid Game Season 3 teaser, Gi-hun finds himself back in the dorm after his collapsed revolt. Other players also return to the competition with the stakes higher than before. In a letter to fans, the writer-director of the web series, Hwang Dong-hyuk, said, 'The fierce clash between two (Gi-hun and Front Man) worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3.' A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal — Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2's bloody cliffhanger. Gi-hun, who is at his lowest point in this season, will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair. The finale thrusts the surviving players into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences. In Season 3, Front Man welcomes mysterious VIPs, his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware of a traitor in their midst. Squid Game Season 3 's key cast includes: Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun (Player 456) Lee Byung-hun as Front Man Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333) Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388) Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120) Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007) Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149) Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222) Lee David as Min-su (Player 125) Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124) Park Gyu-young as No-eul Hwang Dong-hyuk made history with Squid Game at the 74th Primetime Emmys, becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. The series was the first non-English-language show to receive nominations and wins at the award show. It won in 6 out of a total of 14 nominated categories.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Squid Game' Season 3: Netflix unveils teaser, announces premiere date
Popular web series Squid Gameis set to return for its third and final season. Streaming platform Netflix has announced the premiere date with a teaser. The third season is set to continue from the shocking twist of the second season. Ranked as No.1 non-English series of all time at Netflix, Squid Game's third season will drop on June 27, 2025. The official logline of the Season 3 reads, 'A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal — Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2's bloody cliffhanger. Although Gi-hun is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one. It's time to play the final games 🔴🔵 Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27. — Netflix (@netflix) May 5, 2025 'So Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone's resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences.' In the teaser, after his collapsed revolt, Gi-hun finds himself back in the dorm. With stakes higher than ever, players return to the competition. With sides chosen, VIPs return and the fight begins. ALSO READ:'Squid Game' final season sets release date, Netflix reveals first look In an emotional letter to fans, series director, writer and executive director Hwang Dong-hyuk wrote a letter to fans about the season. 'I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season,' he wrote. 'The fierce clash between [ Gi-hun and Front Man 's] two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year.'
The National
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Best photos of April 29: Road blocks in Kashmir to ballet dancers in Sydney
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon and Lee Byung-hun Rating: 4.5/5 Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It's impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer. If you're driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman. By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE. Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at The process typically takes several days. Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won't be overtaken by sudden downpours. Azhar Ali (capt), Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail, Imran Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Yasir Shah, Usman Shinwari Innotech Profile Date started: 2013 Founder/CEO: Othman Al Mandhari Based: Muscat, Oman Sector: Additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies Size: 15 full-time employees Stage: Seed stage and seeking Series A round of financing Investors: Oman Technology Fund from 2017 to 2019, exited through an agreement with a new investor to secure new funding that it under negotiation right now. %3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EName%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EYodawy%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Egypt%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFounders%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EKarim%20Khashaba%2C%20Sherief%20El-Feky%20and%20Yasser%20AbdelGawad%3Cstrong%3E%3Cbr%3ESector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EHealthTech%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETotal%20funding%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2424.5%20million%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EAlgebra%20Ventures%2C%20Global%20Ventures%2C%20MEVP%20and%20Delivery%20Hero%20Ventures%2C%20among%20others%3Cstrong%3E%3Cbr%3ENumber%20of%20employees%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20500%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Director: Matty Brown Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea Rating: 2.5/5 The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000 Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000 Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000 Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000 Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent Engine: 51.5kW electric motor Range: 400km Power: 134bhp Torque: 175Nm Price: From Dh98,800 Available: Now %3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEdited%20by%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Idries%20Trevathan%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPages%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20240%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPublisher%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Hirmer%20Publishers%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EAvailable%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Now%3C%2Fp%3E%0A 1. 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Depending on what you read, it is either a cancer-causing, sleep-depriving, stomach ulcer-inducing black death or the secret to long life, cutting the chance of stroke, diabetes and cancer. The latest research - a study of 8,412 people across the UK who each underwent an MRI heart scan - is intended to put to bed (caffeine allowing) conflicting reports of the pros and cons of consumption. The study, funded by the British Heart Foundation, contradicted previous findings that it stiffens arteries, putting pressure on the heart and increasing the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke, leading to warnings to cut down. Numerous studies have recognised the benefits of coffee in cutting oral and esophageal cancer, the risk of a stroke and cirrhosis of the liver. The benefits are often linked to biologically active compounds including caffeine, flavonoids, lignans, and other polyphenols, which benefit the body. These and othetr coffee compounds regulate genes involved in DNA repair, have anti-inflammatory properties and are associated with lower risk of insulin resistance, which is linked to type-2 diabetes. But as doctors warn, too much of anything is inadvisable. The British Heart Foundation found the heaviest coffee drinkers in the study were most likely to be men who smoked and drank alcohol regularly. Excessive amounts of coffee also unsettle the stomach causing or contributing to stomach ulcers. It also stains the teeth over time, hampers absorption of minerals and vitamins like zinc and iron. It also raises blood pressure, which is largely problematic for people with existing conditions. So the heaviest drinkers of the black stuff - some in the study had up to 25 cups per day - may want to rein it in. Rory Reynolds Director: Brady Corbet Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn Rating: 3.5/5 Global events: Much of the UK's economic woes were blamed on 'increased global uncertainty', which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs. Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30 Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise '£6.5bn per year' for the public purse Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances %3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EPayal%20Kapadia%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Kani%20Kusruti%2C%20Divya%20Prabha%2C%20Chhaya%20Kadam%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Updated: April 29, 2025, 9:44 AM
