'Shōgun' cinematographer helps create a visual portrait

For cinematographer Sam McCurdy, "there was something that felt old-school about 'Shōgun.' It was more like an event."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 19, 2024 How 'Shōgun' cinematographer Sam McCurdy helps create a visual portrait "The costumes, the set design, everything was just incredible to photograph every day," the cinematographer says of capturing the feudal politics and romantic drama of the series. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: Well-intentioned 'Rob Peace' flattens out the complexity of a true story of race and fate Though subtly acted by its star Jay Will, writer-director Chiwetel Ejiofor's drama streamlines the nonfiction account into a structure that's more conventional. SHARE       READ MORE 'Chimp Crazy' is a disturbing docuseries that argues against the ownership of primates HBO's "Chimp Crazy," a docuseries premiering Sunday from "Tiger King" director Eric Goode, is less about the animals in question than the people who own them. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here's what changed SB 1047 would require AI firms to share their safety plans with the attorney general upon request and face penalties if catastrophic events happen. SHARE       READ MORE Marvel rejects 'X-Men '97' creator's claims it 'stripped' his credits over a Gay Pride post Marvel fired back at "X-Men '97" series creator Beau DeMayo, who claimed the studio stripped him of Season 2 credits over a social media post celebrating Gay Pride. SHARE       READ MORE 'Law and Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay helped solve thousands of real-life rape cases "Law and Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay raised money to test over 1,000 rape kits found in a police evidence room in Michigan. SHARE       READ MORE Maxie Solters, entertainment publicist who joined a family business, dies at 37 Maxie Solters represented clients including the Hollywood Bowl and the Kia Forum. She died unexpectedly on Thursday. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW