Plot: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen, and his naive younger brother, Bruce — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
Review: The range of international projects on Netflix is pretty impressive. With a focus on Korean dramas, Netflix has a dearth of series from India, China, and beyond. From comedy to action, horror, and more, Netflix exclusives have been big hits for the streaming platform for years. Blending the genre hits from overseas with a Western approach,...
Review: The range of international projects on Netflix is pretty impressive. With a focus on Korean dramas, Netflix has a dearth of series from India, China, and beyond. From comedy to action, horror, and more, Netflix exclusives have been big hits for the streaming platform for years. Blending the genre hits from overseas with a Western approach,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh headlines assassin drama The Brothers Sun. Here’s the trailer for the upcoming series from Netflix.
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The trailer for Netflix’s action comedy series The Brothers Sun warns that you don’t mess with mama, and you definitely don’t screw around with mama’s family. The trailer dropped as part of the streaming service’s 2023 Geeked Week, with the launch date for the eight-episode family crime drama set for January 4, 2024.
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars as Mama Sun, Justin Chien play Charles, Sam Song Li is Bruce Sun, Highdee Kuan is Alexis, and Joon Lee plays Tk. Season one features recurring cast members Alice Hewkin as May/June, Jon Xue Zhang as Blood Boots, Jenny Yang as Xing, Madison Hu as Grace, and Rodney To as Mark.
Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu created the series, with Falchuk serving as showrunner. Wu, Falchuk, Mikkel Bondesen, and Kevin Tancharoen executive produce.
Showrunner Falchuk describes The Brothers Sun as delving into “what it means to be a son,...
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars as Mama Sun, Justin Chien play Charles, Sam Song Li is Bruce Sun, Highdee Kuan is Alexis, and Joon Lee plays Tk. Season one features recurring cast members Alice Hewkin as May/June, Jon Xue Zhang as Blood Boots, Jenny Yang as Xing, Madison Hu as Grace, and Rodney To as Mark.
Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu created the series, with Falchuk serving as showrunner. Wu, Falchuk, Mikkel Bondesen, and Kevin Tancharoen executive produce.
Showrunner Falchuk describes The Brothers Sun as delving into “what it means to be a son,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix’s newest heist series Kaleidoscope boasts a unique take on the genre – the order you watch the episodes, aside from the finale, doesn’t matter. You can start with almost any episode and therefore have a different viewing experience than someone else who started with a different one. According to Netflix, the series is “loosely inspired by the real-life story where seventy billion dollars in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, Kaleidoscope consists of eight episodes spanning from 24 years before the heist to 6 months after.”
But not only is the series able to draw people in with its intriguing premise and viewing structure, it also has a pretty stacked cast with several familiar faces. Here’s the who’s who of Kaleidoscope and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Giancarlo Esposito is Leo Pap
TV legend Giancarlo Esposito plays Leo Pap, the leader of the heist crew.
But not only is the series able to draw people in with its intriguing premise and viewing structure, it also has a pretty stacked cast with several familiar faces. Here’s the who’s who of Kaleidoscope and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Giancarlo Esposito is Leo Pap
TV legend Giancarlo Esposito plays Leo Pap, the leader of the heist crew.
- 1/3/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Fans of Netflix’s new series Kaleidoscope are warning prospective viewers of one thing before they begin watching the series.
Netflix released the heist thriller series on New Year’s Day (1 January), with some fans already bingeing all eight episodes.
The series is created by Matchstick Men author Eric Garcia and follows a team of thieves who work together to pull off an elaborate heist worth 7bn (£5.8m).
The team of thieves is led by Leop Pap (played by Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito), and the action takes place over a period of 25 years.
What makes Kaleidoscope so unique is that the series has been designed so that seven of the eight episodes can be watched in any order and still make narrative sense. This allows viewers a “build your own adventure” viewing experience.
In line with the show’s title, each of the eight instalments are named after different...
Netflix released the heist thriller series on New Year’s Day (1 January), with some fans already bingeing all eight episodes.
The series is created by Matchstick Men author Eric Garcia and follows a team of thieves who work together to pull off an elaborate heist worth 7bn (£5.8m).
The team of thieves is led by Leop Pap (played by Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito), and the action takes place over a period of 25 years.
What makes Kaleidoscope so unique is that the series has been designed so that seven of the eight episodes can be watched in any order and still make narrative sense. This allows viewers a “build your own adventure” viewing experience.
In line with the show’s title, each of the eight instalments are named after different...
- 1/2/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Netflix subscribers are facing a dilemma when watching the new release, Kaleidoscope.
Kaleidoscope arrives on Netflix on Sunday (1 January) with its unusual premise prompting raised eyebrows and questions from many viewers.
The crime drama – created by Matchstick Men author Eric Garcia – takes place over 25 years. It follows a group of masterful thieves, led by Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito, who work together to pull off an elaborate heist.
What has intrigued viewers, however, is the fact that the series has been designed so that viewers can watch seven of the available eight episodes in any order
This means that every episode, named after different colours, except the finale – titled “White” – can be watched in any sequence and the narrative will still make sense.
Netflix users have been assigned Kaleidoscope episodes in different sequences, except for the first and last episode.
Netflix states that the “order in which [viewers] watch the episodes...
Kaleidoscope arrives on Netflix on Sunday (1 January) with its unusual premise prompting raised eyebrows and questions from many viewers.
The crime drama – created by Matchstick Men author Eric Garcia – takes place over 25 years. It follows a group of masterful thieves, led by Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito, who work together to pull off an elaborate heist.
What has intrigued viewers, however, is the fact that the series has been designed so that viewers can watch seven of the available eight episodes in any order
This means that every episode, named after different colours, except the finale – titled “White” – can be watched in any sequence and the narrative will still make sense.
Netflix users have been assigned Kaleidoscope episodes in different sequences, except for the first and last episode.
Netflix states that the “order in which [viewers] watch the episodes...
- 1/1/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Netflix invites you to give Kaleidoscope a spin on New Year’s Day, by pressing play on an Ocean’s Eleven-like heist drama that unspools its episodes in a different order for each viewer.
Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, Kaleidoscope follows a crew of thieves and their attempt to crack an unbreakable vault and seize a massive payday. Loosely inspired by the real-life story where 70 billion in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, the eight-episode series spans decades — from 24 years before the heist to six months after.
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- 12/29/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A new year is nearly upon us. Despite a 2022 chock-full of blockbuster movies and groundbreaking television, it is usually tough to have high expectations for the start of the new year. Historically, January has been the month that studios dump their unwanted projects to the masses to disappointing box office results. But the rise of streaming services has allowed for a healthier, more consistent dose of quality television and cinema throughout the year, from start to finish. And 2023 should be no different, especially judging by the upcoming titles coming to Netflix this January.
Netflix will be following up a jam-packed December with an almost equally-exciting lineup. In January, a slate of fan-favorite films will be making their way onto the streaming platform, while several new original projects look to impress audiences for the first time. If you want to revisit "Top Gun" or watch "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" for whatever reason,...
Netflix will be following up a jam-packed December with an almost equally-exciting lineup. In January, a slate of fan-favorite films will be making their way onto the streaming platform, while several new original projects look to impress audiences for the first time. If you want to revisit "Top Gun" or watch "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" for whatever reason,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Netflix’s crime anthology series Kaleidoscope allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order, piece together clues, and solve a heist that’s inspired by true events. The just-released official trailer introduces the key players who’ve set their sights on breaking into a vault that’s weatherproof, shock-proof, and thief-proof. The payoff? 7 billion, if the team can successfully crack open the world’s most secure vault.
Netflix is hoping to lure in true crime fans and anyone with a knack for solving mysteries by dishing up the fun “watch in any order” twist. Only “White: The Heist” needs to be watched last. Otherwise, it’s up to each individual viewer to decide where to begin.
Kaleidoscope premieres on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
The series stars Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elba, Jai Courtney, Niousha Noor, Jordan Mendoza, Soojeong Son, and Hemky Madera. Eric Garcia...
Netflix is hoping to lure in true crime fans and anyone with a knack for solving mysteries by dishing up the fun “watch in any order” twist. Only “White: The Heist” needs to be watched last. Otherwise, it’s up to each individual viewer to decide where to begin.
Kaleidoscope premieres on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
The series stars Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elba, Jai Courtney, Niousha Noor, Jordan Mendoza, Soojeong Son, and Hemky Madera. Eric Garcia...
- 12/13/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"She basically robs herself." Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for an interactive streaming series arriving in early 2023 called Kaleidoscope. Also known as Jigsaw, this "non-linear" anthology series is similar to Black Mirror's "Bandersnatch" episode. It takes a non-linear approach, building intrigue and suspense uniquely, with Netflix viewers each having a different experience. It's centered around the largest heist ever attempted (in NYC), and the vengeance and betrayals that surround it. Some wil start out with certain episodes ("Yellow" or "Green"), then move deeper into their own personal viewing order until the epic "White: The Heist" finale. Everyone will eventually see all episodes, but the order in which they watch the episodes will affect their viewpoint on the story, the characters, and the questions/answers at the heart of the heist. It stars Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has released a trailer for Kaleidoscope, its new heist drama/anthology series that consists of eight episodes spanning 25 years and which can be watched in (almost) any order.
Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1 and looooosely inspired by a real-life story where 70 billion in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, Kaleidoscope (fka Jigsaw) follows a crew of masterful thieves and their attempt to crack a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history.
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Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1 and looooosely inspired by a real-life story where 70 billion in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, Kaleidoscope (fka Jigsaw) follows a crew of masterful thieves and their attempt to crack a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history.
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- 12/13/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Netflix has never been shy about putting experimental TV on its platform, as seen with interactive specials like “Bandersnatch.” Now, the streamer is playing with the medium’s episodic format with “Kaleidoscope,” a new anthology series set to premiere New Year’s Day.
“Kaleidoscope” is loosely inspired by a real-life story of 70 billion in bonds gone missing in Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, focusing on a group of thieves as they undergo a multi-decade-long plan to pull off the perfect heist on a seemingly unbreakable vault. The first season features eight episodes, with each installment bouncing around a 24-year timeline from when the crew’s preparations began to six months after the heist day itself.
Uniquely, with the exception of the finale — which depicts the actual heist itself — every episode of the series is designed to be watched in any order, and the show randomizes the experience so that each viewer...
“Kaleidoscope” is loosely inspired by a real-life story of 70 billion in bonds gone missing in Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy, focusing on a group of thieves as they undergo a multi-decade-long plan to pull off the perfect heist on a seemingly unbreakable vault. The first season features eight episodes, with each installment bouncing around a 24-year timeline from when the crew’s preparations began to six months after the heist day itself.
Uniquely, with the exception of the finale — which depicts the actual heist itself — every episode of the series is designed to be watched in any order, and the show randomizes the experience so that each viewer...
- 12/13/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
A new Netflix anthology is on the way and it's likely to put a spin on your typical water cooler discussions. "Kaleidoscope" is certainly the kind of show you'll want to unpack with your friends: it's got high stakes, lots of intrigue, a mystery, and action-packed criminal hijinks. There's just one problem. Should you discuss the miniseries with someone before either of you has finished, you'll quickly realize that something is off: neither of you will have seen the same episodes.
"Kaleidoscope" isn't your average Netflix series — it's an immersive experience. Unlike most shows, this series was designed to be watched in any possible order. In fact, Netflix itself will be scrambling the episodes so that each viewer watches the series unfold in a different way.
While this is certainly a new approach for the streamer, this non-linear series isn't too far off from its prior experimental endeavors. The streaming...
"Kaleidoscope" isn't your average Netflix series — it's an immersive experience. Unlike most shows, this series was designed to be watched in any possible order. In fact, Netflix itself will be scrambling the episodes so that each viewer watches the series unfold in a different way.
While this is certainly a new approach for the streamer, this non-linear series isn't too far off from its prior experimental endeavors. The streaming...
- 12/4/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Netflix has unveiled a behind-the-scenes first look at an interactive streaming series arriving in 2023 called Kaleidoscope. Formerly known as Jigsaw, this "non-linear" anthology series is similar to Netflix's clever interactive "Bandersnatch" episode of Black Mirror. This one focuses on the largest heist ever attempted, and the vengeance and betrayals that surround it. Inspired by the story of money going missing during Hurricane Sandy in NYC. The compelling crime series takes a non-linear approach, building intrigue and suspense uniquely, with Netflix viewers each having a different experience. Some may start out with certain episodes (like "Yellow" or "Green"), then move deeper into their own personal viewing order with options until the epic "White: The Heist" finale. Everyone will eventually see all episodes, but the order in which they watch the episodes will affect their viewpoint on the story, the characters, and the questions and answers at the heart of the heist.
- 11/25/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
We’re getting the first behind-the-scenes look at Kaleidoscope (fka Jigsaw), Netflix’s upcoming heist drama anthology series from Eric Garcia and Ridley Scott, starring Giancarlo Esposito, Rufus Sewell, Paz Vega among others. The clip features cast and creatives from the series, which is set to premiere January 1, 2023 on Netflix.
Kaleidoscope is loosely inspired by the real-life story where seventy billion dollars in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy. It consists of eight episodes spanning from 24 years before the heist to 6 months after.
Per Netflix, it follows a crew of masterful thieves and their attempt to crack a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history. Guarded by the world’s most powerful corporate security team, and with law enforcement on the case, every episode reveals a piece of an elaborate puzzle of corruption, greed, vengeance, scheming, loyalties and betrayals.
The anthology series takes a non-linear approach to storytelling,...
Kaleidoscope is loosely inspired by the real-life story where seventy billion dollars in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy. It consists of eight episodes spanning from 24 years before the heist to 6 months after.
Per Netflix, it follows a crew of masterful thieves and their attempt to crack a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history. Guarded by the world’s most powerful corporate security team, and with law enforcement on the case, every episode reveals a piece of an elaborate puzzle of corruption, greed, vengeance, scheming, loyalties and betrayals.
The anthology series takes a non-linear approach to storytelling,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s new anthology series “Kaleidoscope” will give viewers their own unique experience watching a team of skillful thieves attempt to pull off a robbery they’ve been planning for over 20 years. In a sneak peek clip, the cast and crew share the intricacies of the series and how it’s making a new spin on the traditional anthology series.
“Every episode had multiple connections to every other episode,” said the show’s creator, showrunner and executive producer Eric Garcia in the clip. Garcia is also one of the “Kaleidoscope” writers.
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- 11/22/2022
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Funny or Die and Amazon Video Direct have launched the next phase of their partnership. Three short films produced by the former company have arrived exclusively through the latter company's platform.
The films, which were financed by Amazon Video Direct, represent a range of comedic styles. Soojung Dreams of Fiji, from writer Sj Son and director Hye Yun Park, is a mockumentary; creator Anna Kerrigan's The Jury is set in a courtroom; and Ahamed Weinberg's Lovebirds is an a sitcom centered on an amateur ornithologist. To watch any of these projects, you'll need an Amazon Prime account, which costs $99 per year.
Funny or Die announced its pact with Amazon Video Direct last month. The decade-old digital comedy brand previously released a project called The Real Stephen Blatt through Amazon's year-old hub.
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The films, which were financed by Amazon Video Direct, represent a range of comedic styles. Soojung Dreams of Fiji, from writer Sj Son and director Hye Yun Park, is a mockumentary; creator Anna Kerrigan's The Jury is set in a courtroom; and Ahamed Weinberg's Lovebirds is an a sitcom centered on an amateur ornithologist. To watch any of these projects, you'll need an Amazon Prime account, which costs $99 per year.
Funny or Die announced its pact with Amazon Video Direct last month. The decade-old digital comedy brand previously released a project called The Real Stephen Blatt through Amazon's year-old hub.
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- 11/10/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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