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‘Wednesday’ becomes Netflix’s third most popular English TV-language series of all time

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Jenna Ortega in ‘Wednesday’ Wednesday is officially one of Netflix’s biggest successes of all time. According to Deadline, the series is now the platform’s third-most popular English-language TV series ever, behind Stranger Things 4 and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Squid Game is still Netflix’s most popular series of all time. Created by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, the series, which […]

‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su indicted over sexual misconduct

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

O Yeong-su in ‘Squid Game’ “Squid Game” actor O Yeong-su has been indicted on charges of sexual misconduct, South Korea’s prosecutor told AFP Friday. The 78-year-old in January became the first South Korean to win a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actor in a series for his performance as a seemingly vulnerable old man […]

Emmys 2022: Here’s the list of key winners from the ceremony

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Winners Monday night at the Emmy Awards included Michael Keaton, who won for best actor in a limited series or TV movie for his work in “Dopesick.” Winners Monday night at the Emmy Awards included Michael Keaton, who won for best actor in a limited series or TV movie for his work in “Dopesick.” Here […]

‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.” The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee […]

Emmys 2022 | ‘Squid Game,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ expected to win big

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Last year’s winner ‘The Crown’ isn’t in the running this time because it sat out the Emmys eligibility period Last year’s winner ‘The Crown’ isn’t in the running this time because it sat out the Emmys eligibility period Emmy Awards host Kenan Thompson and the ceremony’s producers are promising a feel-good event — a phrase […]

‘Squid Game’ actor Lee Yoo-mi becomes first Korean artist to win Creative Arts Emmy

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The actor starred as Ji-yeong aka Player No 240 in the superhit Korean language Netflix original series The actor starred as Ji-yeong aka Player No 240 in the superhit Korean language Netflix original series Actor Lee Yoo-mi charted history earlier today after she won the Creative Arts Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a drama […]

Netflix launches its own version of ‘Heads Up!’ exclusive to subscribers

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Netflix has launched its own version of the popular mobile game Heads Up, called “Netflix Heads Up!”. While playing the game, players will have to guess the words on another player’s forehead before a one-minute timer runs out. It will be available exclusively to Netflix subscribers. Netflix Heads Up! Was developed in partnership with Ellen […]

Netflix to expand ‘Squid Game’ universe with new reality series ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The reality show will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD 4.56 million The reality show will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD 4.56 million After greenlighting the second season of their mega hit South Korean drama “Squid […]

‘Squid Game’ season 2 officially green-lit at Netflix

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also revealed that Song Gi-hun aka player no 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, and The Front Man, a mysterious character essayed by Lee Byung-hun, will reprise their roles Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also revealed that Song Gi-hun aka player no 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, and The Front Man, a mysterious character essayed […]

When comfort is a K-Drama

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

How shows like ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,’ ‘Reply 1988’ and others have perfected the ‘comfort’ genre and changed the landscape of Korean entertainment How shows like ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,’ ‘Reply 1988’ and others have perfected the ‘comfort’ genre and changed the landscape of Korean entertainment The 2015 Korean drama series Reply 1988 opens with five teenage friends sitting […]

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