Production Designer Ruth Ammon Talks Cultural Accuracy in ‘Pachinko’ Season 2

In her latest endeavor, production designer Ruth Ammon brings a vivid authenticity to Pachinko Season 2 (both seasons streaming on Apple TV+), transforming historical settings into immersive storytelling. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, the series explores intertwined Korean and Japanese histories, mostly through the lens of Koreans struggling to be seen as equals since World War II. Ammon, enlisted by showrunner Soo Hugh, embraced the complexity of designing for multiple eras, locations and socioeconomic status, crafting a world that feels both expansive and intimate. Despite the formidable challenges, Ammon describes the experience as one of the most creatively fulfilling of her career.

‘Spirited’ Songwriter’s FYC Panel for Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is bringing charm back to the holiday season with their newest musical, Spirited. The film offers a fresh perspective on the classic Christmas Carol story by Charles Dickens, with stars Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell teaming with writer/director Sean Anders and co-writer John Morris.