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· Bryan Ke
Hiro Murai to make feature film debut in A24’s ‘Bushido’
Japanese American filmmaker Hiro Murai is set to make his feature-length film directorial debut with A24’s “Bushido.” “Bushido” is described as an original samurai action movie set in feudal Japan. In addition to directing, Murai will serve as producer alongside scriptwriter…
· Bryan Ke
A24’s ‘Beef’, ‘Past Lives’ lead TV and film nominees at Gotham Awards
With three nods each, A24’s “Beef” and “Past Lives” are leading TV and film nominations, respectively, at the 2023 Gotham Awards. Announcement: Gotham Film and Media Institute Executive Director Jeffrey Sharp and Deputy Director Kia Brooks announced the list of nominees in a…
· Grace Kim
Interview: Uncovering the ‘secret’ messages within A24’s ‘Past Lives’ with Celine Song, Greta Lee
In the middle of discussing her latest film, “Past Lives” writer and director Celine Song briefly interrupts herself to ensure she understands her audience – in this case, me, her interviewer. “I’m assuming you’re Korean American,” she guesses, amusing me with her reasoning:…
· Editorial Staff
It’s Ali Wong vs. Steven Yeun in trailer for Netflix, A24 dark comedy ‘Beef’
Netflix released the official trailer for “Beef,” an upcoming dark comedy starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, on Wednesday. According to Netflix’s synopsis for the 10-episode A24 series, which was created by Lee Sung Jin for the streaming platform, “Beef follows the aftermath of…
· William Yuk
A24 to auction hot dog fingers, butt plug trophy, Raccacoonie and more from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
A24 is putting everything from everywhere on the block all at once, including fanny packs and butt plugs, for its upcoming “Everything Everything All at Once” prop auctions. The independent production powerhouse is hosting three distinct auctions themed after different aspects…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Past Lives’: Celine Song’s critically acclaimed A24 debut gets a trailer
A24 has released the official trailer for “Past Lives,” writer Celine Song’s directorial debut starring Greta Lee. The romantic drama film centers around a relationship over the course of decades. Lee, 39, who is best known for her role as Maxine in “Russian Doll,” plays Nora.…
· Grace Kim
Nathan Min, The Daniels, Steven Yeun and A24 team up for new Showtime comedy ‘Mason’
“Mason,” a new half-hour comedy show by Nathan Min, Daniel Scheinart and Daniel Kwan (The Daniels), Steven Yeun and A24, has been greenlit by Showtime. Min (“Joe Pera Talks to You”) will star in the upcoming title based on his real-life experiences in addition to writing and…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh takes a trippy multiverse journey in trailer for A24’s ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh is traveling through multiple dimensions in her new film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Into the Michelle-verse: On Tuesday, independent entertainment company A24 released the first trailer of the mind-bending action thriller, which explores…
· Thy Nguyen
‘Russian Doll’ Star Greta Lee Partnering with A24 in Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Adaptation
Actress Greta Lee is teaming up with A24 Productions to bring the New York Times bestseller “Minor Feelings,” written by Cathy Park Hong, to the screen. The television series will be inspired by Hong’s most recent novel, according to Deadline.
· Carl Samson
Trump eyes new tariffs after Supreme Court blow
After the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under a 1977 emergency law, Trump vowed to use other legal powers to escalate his trade war. Latest developments: Friday’s ruling struck down tariffs Trump…
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ Season 2 to debut in April
Netflix will release Season 2 of “Beef” on April 16, bringing back the Emmy-winning series as an eight-episode anthology with a new cast and storyline. The second season stars Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan and is produced by A24. “Beef” Season 2…
· Carl Samson
6-year-old Chinese boy finally speaks with father after 2-week separation, detention
Yuanxin, a 6-year-old Chinese immigrant separated from his father over Thanksgiving, spoke with his parent by phone last weekend for the first time since their Nov. 26 arrest at a routine immigration check-in in New York City. Latest developments: An Immigration and Customs…
· Carl Samson
San Jose high school students’ human swastika formation triggers hate crime probe
San Jose police have opened a hate crime investigation after eight students at Branham High School formed a human swastika on the school’s football field and posted the image online with an antisemitic quote from Adolf Hitler. What happened: The incident, which took place on…
· Carl Samson
JD Vance dismisses marriage rumors after Usha seen without wedding ring again
Vice President JD Vance dismissed speculations about his marriage after Second Lady Usha Vance was photographed without her wedding ring for the second time in two weeks, claiming that they find the attention amusing rather than troubling. Catch up: Usha, 39, was seen without…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley’s son: Vivek Ramaswamy has ‘third world parenting style’
Nalin Haley, the 24-year-old son of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, called out Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy once again last week, this time over his views on education and parenting. State of play: In a Nov. 26 X post responding to a video of Ramaswamy…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan’s 2027 defense push reflects deepening U.S.-China-Japan strategic competition
President Lai Ching-te unveiled Taiwan’s most ambitious military spending program last week, committing $1.25 trillion Taiwan dollars ($40 billion) over eight years to bolster the island’s defenses as Beijing intensifies pressure and cross-strait relations grow increasingly…
· Editorial Staff
Kash Patel under fire for providing girlfriend FBI detail
FBI Director Kash Patel faces another round of backlash following reports that his girlfriend receives an elite FBI security detail despite the couple maintaining separate residences. Driving the news: Country singer Alexis Wilkins, 27, is protected by FBI agents normally…
· Editorial Staff
Michigan lawyer disputes Kash Patel’s Halloween terror plot claims
A Michigan defense attorney is disputing FBI Director Kash Patel’s claims that five young men arrested over Halloween weekend were plotting a terrorist attack, intensifying scrutiny of the director who is already facing backlash over his personal use of government aircraft. What…
· Carl Samson
SNAP freeze leaves Asian American families scrambling for food
The Trump administration’s month-long government shutdown cut off food stamp benefits for millions of Asian Americans over the weekend, leaving families across the country struggling to afford groceries as they waited in growing food pantry lines. Catch up: November payments for…
· Ryan General
Robots dance and spar as Beijing hosts 1st World Humanoid Robot Games
Beijing staged the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games last week, beginning Thursday evening with an opening ceremony where robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played musical instruments. Competitions ran from Friday through Sunday at the National Speed Skating…