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· Daniel Anderson
Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ to compete at Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has announced that the international premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film, “Suzume,” will be part of the festival’s Competition section. Set to take place sometime between Feb. 16 and Feb. 26, “Suzume“‘s screening at…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese PM Kishida asked German Chancellor Scholz to remove comfort women statue in Berlin
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida asked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to remove a statue in Berlin honoring Korean comfort women. Japan’s chief cabinet secretary stated on Wednesday that the request was made when Kishida and Scholz met during late April in Tokyo. The statue…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Starbucks Berlin Writes ‘Japeneese’ on Customer’s Cup After She Told Them Her Name Was ‘Stephanie’
It would seem Starbucks needs to invite yet another store to participate in its mandatory racial bias education. On April 24, Taylor Hunkeler took to FaceBook to post an upsetting situation which occurred at a Berlin, Germany Starbucks. Hunkeler told Nextshark that her mother,…
· Benny Luo
Dash Berlin: Why Success Can’t Be Reached Alone
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dash Berlin after his spectacular show at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub in Las Vegas. What I find most fascinating about this talented artist is not that he’s currently one of the hottest EDM DJs in the industry, or the fact that…
· Ryan General
Australia’s 1st Chinese comfort women statue languishes in garage out of public view
Australia’s first statue honoring Chinese women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II remains without a permanent home in Melbourne, where it has been mostly stored in a suburban garage since August of last year while advocates push for its…
· Editorial Staff
Legendary Korean actor Yoon Je-moon joins the cast of ‘Stem,’ a film inspired by a real-life scientific scandal.
NextShark is proud to announce that acclaimed Korean actor Yoon Je-moon (윤제문) has officially joined the cast of “Stem,” a psychological short film exploring the dark side of scientific ambition and the cost of misplaced faith. Set in early 2000s South Korea, the film follows a…
· Carl Samson
‘Pitch Perfect’ to get K-pop TV spinoff
The “Pitch Perfect” franchise is getting another TV spinoff with “Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols,” coming to Peacock. Written by Joel Kim Booster, the show follows a struggling singer-songwriter whose life turns upside down when she auditions for America’s first K-pop group, as per…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese university professor revealed to be frontman of black metal band
Liu Yao, a 41-year-old professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at China’s Shandong University — and has published over 80 scientific papers — was uncovered as the lead singer of popular Chinese black metal band Zuriaake. But while Liu’s secret identity as a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hindu community in Nevada alleges discrimination over temple construction restrictions
The Hindu community in Henderson, Nevada, is accusing the city of discrimination, citing a 2023 ordinance change that restricts religious assemblies on certain areas. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
The Smashing Pumpkins announce new guitarist Kiki Wong after nationwide search
The Smashing Pumpkins recently announced Kiki Wong as their new guitarist after a rigorous nationwide search. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Andrew Ahn remaking Ang Lee’s ‘The Wedding Banquet’: reports
Andrew Ahn is set to helm a remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet,” according to reports. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Study: ‘Old age’ now begins at 75, according to seniors
A study spanning over 25 years reveals shifting perceptions of old age, with middle-aged and older adults believing it starts later in life. Major findings: Participants in their mid-60s believe that old age begins at around 75, according to the study recently published in…
· Bryan Ke
Film producer believes Hong Kong film industry is ‘going downhill’
Film producer Debbie Lam believes that the Hong Kong film industry is on a downward trend, as the industry sees a significant drop in the number of films produced in recent years. Key points:
· Ryan General
Chinese divers win all 9 gold medals in first leg of World Cup in Montreal
China’s diving team dominated the first leg of the 2024 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Montreal, Canada, claiming all nine available gold medals. Clean sweep: Led by standout performances from Chen Yiwen, Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi and Yang Hao, the Chinese team secured…
· Bryan Ke
Lana Condor, Andrew Koji’s ‘Worth the Wait’ gets picked up
“Worth the Wait,” the Asian American star-studded rom-com film by Lana Condor and Andrew Koji, has been picked up by The Exchange, according to a report. About the movie: Set in Seattle and Kuala Lumpur, “Worth the Wait” is a “modern approach to ‘Love Actually’ with a…
· Bryan Ke
‘Breaking Point’ tackles mental health, suicide in men through Asian Australian lens
Australian director Lochlan Graham is helping amplify the discussion on mental health and suicide in Australian men through an Asian Australian lens in the new short film “Breaking Point.” About the project: The short film, which premiered at Cinema Como in South Yarra,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu performs ‘I’m Just Ken’ with AJ Rafael at LA concert
Simu Liu performed a live rendition of the “Barbie” song “I’m Just Ken” with AJ Rafael at his concert in Los Angeles. Liu’s performance: Channeling “Barbie” costar Ryan Gosling, who originally performed the song in the Greta Gerwig hit film, Liu encouraged the audience to…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…
· Bryan Ke
Supreme commemorates opening of 1st South Korean outlet with epic skateboarding video
Supreme recently dropped a video featuring popular skaters to commemorate the opening of its first outlet in South Korea. About the video: Released on Monday, the 13-minute video, titled “Piggy,” features international skaters like Rowan Zorilla, Kader Sylla and Mark Gonzales,…
· Daniel Anderson
Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi denied entry at Beyoncé concert in Europe
K-pop artists Irene and Seulgi from K-pop girl group Red Velvet were denied entry to a Beyoncé concert, drawing the ire of fans. What happened: Red Velvet had been on the European leg of their “R to V” tour, with their arrival in London coinciding with Beyoncé’s show at the…