Search
benedict-wong
Articles
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina believes Destin Daniel Cretton has ‘something exciting’ for ‘Shang-Chi 2’
Awkwafina is optimistic about a sequel to “Shang-Chi,” sharing in a recent interview that writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton may have “something exciting” in store for it. About her role: Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, played Katy Chen in “Shang-Chi and the…
· Isa Peralta
‘3 Body Problem’ teaser: Chinese sci-fi novel gets Netflix adaptation from ‘Game of Thrones’ creators
Netflix recently released an official teaser trailer for its upcoming series “3 Body Problem,” created by Alexander Woo and “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. About the clip: Netflix shared the teaser on social media platforms such as YouTube on June 18.
· Editorial Staff
The next James Bond: 7 Asian actors who could play 007
There’s been a lot of talk lately about who will take on the iconic movie mantle of James Bond. With Daniel Craig completing his run as the titular British spy in 2021 with “No Time to Die,” fans have been clamoring for any news regarding his replacement.
· Daniel Anderson
Benedict Wong, Callina Liang join English-language remake of hit Thai film ‘Bad Genius’
Benedict Wong and Callina Liang will star in the English-language remake of the hit Thai film “Bad Genius.” “Bad Genius,” which is known in Thailand as “Chalard Games Goeng,” is a heist thriller film directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya. It was released in 2017 and became Thailand’s…
· Daniel Anderson
Marvel Comics releases new costumes and cover art of Asian superheroes for AAPI Month
Marvel Comics has revealed four new variants covers from artist Inhyuk Lee that which will debut throughout May 2023 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The variant covers feature Iron Fist Lin Lie, Shang-Chi’s younger sibling Sister Dagger, South…
· Bryan Ke
Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran releases actor jailed for condemning execution of protestor
Prominent Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti was recently released on bail after being detained for criticizing the Iranian government, her lawyer announced. The news of Alidoosti’s release was reportedly shared in an Instagram Story by her mother, Nadereh Hakim Elahi, on Wednesday.
· Rebecca Moon
Gemma Chan, Benedict Wong call on British government to recognize ESEA Heritage Month
Actors Gemma Chan and Benedict Wong have called on the British government to officially recognize East and South East Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month. A campaign launched by beasea.n, Britain’s East and South East Asian network, sent a letter to the government requesting ESEA…
· Ryan General
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim
Marvel Studios’ newest film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which launched globally last week, has yet to get a release date in China. In 2017, “Thor: Ragnarok” earned $112 million in China, which is now the second-largest film market in the world, second only to the U.S. Getting…
· Ryan General
‘It’s not OK’: Benedict Wong defends ‘Doctor Strange 2’ co-star Xochitl Gomez from homophobic ‘trolls’
Xochitl Gomez endured homophobic vitriol online after it was reported that “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” will not be shown in certain territories due its LGBTQ-plus content. In the film, Gomez plays the multiverse-hopping America Chavez, who is gay. During an…
· Bryan Ke
Asian stars pour support for Justin Chon’s deportation tearjerker ‘Blue Bayou’ at LA Premiere
Many Asian celebrities showed up on Tuesday to support the Los Angeles premiere of Justin Chon’s deportation drama “Blue Bayou” at the DGA Theater Complex. What the film is about: The movie follows the story of Louisiana bayou-raised character Anthony LeBlanc, a Korean American…