The upcoming historical epic “Shogun” transports viewers to 17th-century feudal Japan, adapting James Clavell’s renowned novel with a fresh Japanese perspective. Led by talents like Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Cosmo Jarvis, the Disney+ Hotstar series boasts a perfect 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, heightening anticipation for its February 27 streaming debut. As the Oscar season unfolds, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” emerges as a frontrunner, garnering 13 nominations but facing criticism for its portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s work without addressing the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Spike Lee’s commentary on Nolan’s film sparks dialogue on the need for diverse perspectives in cinema, prompting ETimes to ask “Shogun” producers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo if they would support a Japanese-centric project in response. Rachel Kondo enthusiastically endorses the idea, affirming, “Oh, yes!”