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.

“Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Premiere: A Star-Studded Event on the Iconic Paramount Lot

The highly anticipated Season 4 red carpet premiere of “Only Murders in the Building” took place on August 22 at the historic Paramount Studios lot, a location that makes a cameo during the first episode of the new season. The event was a glamorous affair, attended by the series' main stars—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—along with other cast members like the legendary Meryl Streep, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, D’avine Joy Randolph and Zach Galifianakis.