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Las Vegas offers a wide variety of live shows. From big-name concerts and provocative burlesques to stand-up comedy and magic performances, the one production that is unlike anything else in Sin City is Awakening at the Wynn Las Vegas.
In the thrilling new series The Institute, based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Stephen King, a teen genius wakes up in a strange place full of children who got there the same way he did, and who all, like him, possess unusual abilities. New episodes of The Institute are released every Sunday on MGM+.
Daniel Dae Kim Takes Flight in Butterfly, Prime Video’s Gripping New Spy Thriller
Butterfly, the new series on Prime, is now streaming. This tense, character-driven spy thriller stars and is executive-produced by Daniel Dae Kim (known for Lost, Hawaii Five-0, and The Good Doctor), Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly, Yellowstone), and Reina Hardesty (It’s What’s Inside, Greenhouse Academy).
Based on the graphic novel by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett, published by BOOM! Studios, the series delves into the intricate world of espionage while telling a deeply personal story about fractured family relationships and the moral implications of keeping secrets.
Daniel Dae Kim plays David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence operative who has built a quiet life in South Korea to escape his dangerous past. However, his world unravels when his daughter, Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), now a trained sociopathic agent, is assigned a chilling mission: to kill him.
The series balances high-octane spy craft with a poignant exploration of loyalty, identity, and betrayal. “It’s a show about family as much as it is about espionage,” Kim stated in interviews leading up to the premiere, underscoring the emotional stakes that elevate *Butterfly* beyond a typical spy thriller. The graphic novel’s roots provide *Butterfly* with visual intensity, while the series expands the narrative into a globe-spanning journey with deep emotional undercurrents. Filmed across multiple countries, the show masterfully blends slick, adrenaline-fueled sequences with intimate character moments—reflecting Kim’s commitment to creating stories that resonate across cultures.
From faked deaths to hidden sibling relationships, the narrative shows how even well-intended silences have far-reaching consequences. Whether audiences come for the espionage thrills or the emotional core, Butterfly offers a high-stakes ride anchored by one of TV’s most compelling leading men. And in a world full of secrets, one thing is clear—Daniel Dae Kim’s latest project has taken flight, and it’s one worth chasing.
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Premiere ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ in Brooklyn
Spike Lee, A24, and Apple TV+ brought some of the top names in film and hip hop to the BAM Harvey Theater on Monday, August 11th, in Brooklyn, New York, for the premiere of Lee’s latest film “Highest 2 Lowest”.
Bruce W. Smith & Ralph Farquhar Talk ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Season 3
Leading up to the premiere of ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Season 3, I sat down with Creator/Executive Producer Bruce W. Smith and Executive Producer Ralph Farquhar for an exclusive conversation.
Netflix’s Wednesday Unveils Season Two with Immersive Fan Screening Featuring Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta Jones and More in NYC
Though the Addams family’s long-lived residence is just across the river in New Jersey, New York has housed many of the saga’s spooky and kooky adventures over the nearly 90 years of its existence, including its origins as Charles Addams’ recurring New York magazine comic in 1938.
Round and round, here we go again. More than two decades after their bodies first swapped, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are back, reprising their iconic roles for a new generation in the highly anticipated sequel, Freakier Friday.
KCON LA 2025: Three Days of Non-Stop Fun & Cultural Immersion (Festival Recap)
When you mix culture, K-pop, and community, you get the annual celebration of all things K: KCON. Over the past 13 years, this global festival has drawn nearly 5 million guests to Los Angeles, spreading the culture and genre.
Sharaun B Returns to Chicago for the 96th Bud Billiken Parade
If you watched the 2024 GRAMMYs, then you’ve already seen Sharaun B, the poised model, center stage, presenting the award between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift during one of the most iconic and unexpected moments in recent award show history. Beyoncé’s surprise, Taylor’s nod of respect, and Sharaun’s steady, elegant presence turned that moment into an image etched in pop culture history.

