There was a time when television was a temporary, even disposable form of entertainment, the (shameful) little cousin of cinema. Much of Hollywood’s output on the small screen today is just as star-studded and well-crafted as anything found on the big screen.
Prestige streaming miniseries replaced mid-budget dramas, and advances in digital effects made it possible to bring virtually any fantasy world into homes. For someone who lived barely ten years ago, the world of soap operas has nothing to do with him anymore. By entering the streaming market in 2020, Disney+ certainly contributed to this upheaval. And it continues this year with a program schedule that includes two new live-action Star Wars series, two Marvel series and even a portrait of a big name in haute couture.
Shogun
In 1600 Japan, at the dawn of a century-long civil war, John Blackthorne, the English captain of a mysterious ship abandoned off the coast of a neighboring fishing village, carries secrets that could tip the balance in Lord Yoshii’s favor. Toranaga, was engaged in a deadly battle against his enemies in the Council of Regents.
Why are we waiting?
This ambitious mural, which immerses us in 17th-century feudal Japan, is an adaptation of James Clavell’s best-selling novel. The first adaptation of Shogun by Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune had already seen the light of day in the early 1980s on NBC.
For this new adaptation, the role of Commander Blackthorn has been cast by Cosmo Jarvis, and Lord Toranaga is played by Hiroyuki Sanada. The first images revealed suggest an epic and visually stunning series.
X-Men ’97
A new X-Men animated series that expands on the universe of the original series set in the 1990s.
Why are we waiting?
Long before they hit the big screen in the form of Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Patrick Stewart, the X-Men were the heroes of an animated series that aired in the early 90s. This faithful adaptation of the comics retraces the origins of the most famous. Mutants in the Marvel Universe.
This new animated series titled X-Men ’97 presents itself as a direct sequel to the iconic program. Therefore, we should not look for connections with the films already produced, nor with the upcoming arrival of mutants in the MCU.
Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew
4 children lost in the vastness of the galaxy try their best to find a way that will lead them home…
Why are we waiting?
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is billed as the Stranger Things in Star Wars, helmed by such notable directors as John Watts (Spider-Man Trilogy), Jake Schreier (Kidding and the Next Marvel Thunder), Bryce Dallas Howard (The Mandalorian), Lee. Isaac Chung (The Tower), David Lowery (Peter and Elliott Dragon, Ghost Story) and the acclaimed Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Oscar-winning directors of Everything Everywhere at Once.
Nostalgia for the 80’s and Steven Spielberg’s childhood movies should be excited about this new Star Wars series directed by Jude Law.
Star Wars: The Acolyte
In the final days of the High Republic era, as dark secrets cloud the galaxy and dark side forces emerge, a former Padawan reunites with his Jedi master to investigate a series of crimes. But the forces they face turn out to be much stronger than expected…
Why are we waiting?
Star Wars: The Acolyte offers a new story set in a never-before-seen period, namely the end of the High Republic era, two hundred years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
As dark forces emerge from the dark side, a former Padawan reunites with his Jedi master to investigate a series of crimes. Directed by Leslie Headland (Russian Doll), this sci-fi thriller will be directed by Lee Jung-Jae (Squid Game), Amanla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Jodie Turner-Smith (White Noise), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Daphne Keen (Logan), Carrie-Anne Moss (Maxtrix) and Jonas Suotamo, who will play the first Wookiee Jedi.
Agatha: The Darkhold Diaries
The spin-off of the WandaVision series centers on the character of Agatha Harkness.
Why are we waiting?
We love WandaVision, Marvel’s first series for Disney+ (and by far the best). The House of Ideas focused on its big villain, Agatha, for a solo series. And there’s a lot to talk about witches and the Darkhold, the book of spells. Catherine Hahn, who delighted us in the previous series, will return to our screens. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better.
Murders and other complications
The misfortune of the brilliant and tormented Imogen Scott, who, because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time (well, a little bit of her fault), is the prime suspect in a murder case, the victim is killed in a lockup. room. Setting: A luxury Mediterranean liner. Suspects: All the extremely wealthy passengers whose every wish is (or almost) granted, and the crew who go out of their way to satisfy them. The problem: To prove her innocence, Imogen must team up with the man she hates, Rufus Cottesworth, the world’s greatest detective.
Why are we waiting?
Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) as Hercule Poirot in Murder and Other Complications. whodunit With comedy sauce? It didn’t take much to intrigue us, especially since the creators of the series say that they are big fans of Agatha Christie. The latter also promises the faithful atmosphere of the author’s books and many secrets.
Cristobal Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre, with his natural talent, perseverance and business acumen, dared to break his social status as the son of a tailor and a fisherman to become one of the most iconic designers of all time since 1937.
Why are we waiting?
Biographies of revolutionary creators have increased recently. While other productions would be interested in Karl Lagerfeld or Christian Dior, it is interesting that Disney+ is focusing on this great Spanish designer. With Cristóbal Balenciaga we will have the opportunity to discover the man behind his creations.
Little known to the general public – since he was born in 1895 – Cristóbal Balenciaga has an unusual life story. He was only 22 years old when he opened his first store, but twenty years later he was forced to flee the Spanish Civil War and settled in Paris. The series promises to offer a portrait of a complex, passionate and tortured man. Everything you want from a biography!
slow rebel
Nellie is a cunning and brave young woman who, despite herself, becomes the most notorious bandit in 18th century England after being wrongly accused of murder. With the help of a brave soul named Billy Blind, he realizes that fate did not stop him by chance.
Why are we waiting?
Fans of the historical series will be delighted with the luxurious decorations and costumes. Nell Rebelle promises, beyond its ambitious production, a fascinating portrait of a strong and independent heroine.
Daredevil: Reborn
Longtime rivals Matt Murdoch (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) try to put aside their dark alter egos to serve the people of New York, but their pasts catch up with them.
Why are we waiting?
Set for 2022, Daredevil: Born Again has been eagerly awaited by Devil of Hell’s Kitchen fans since Daredevil was canceled on Netflix. Little information is filtering in on this series being presented by Disney as a reboot.
Many fear a watered down version of the previous series, especially after it was reported that the entire team of writers and directors were fired. But others hope to rediscover the spirit and darkness that led to this daring Charlie Cox, one of the most interesting characters in the MCU series. We want to believe!
in Vogue
The documentary tells the story of the famous fashion magazine Vogue.
Why are we waiting?
For those interested in the world of journalism and fashion, the documentary film – in several parts – In Vogue, which traces the creation of the magazine, should fascinate more than one person. Speakers include an incredible cast: Victoria Beckham, Tom Ford, Kim Kardashian, Marc Jacobs, Baz Luhrmann, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Hillary Clinton, to name a few.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
