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· Bryan Ke
Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom
The hidden kingdom of Shambhala has captivated the imaginations of ancient and modern people alike for its centuries-old story shrouded in myth and mystery. As tales of this legendary land endure, seekers continue to ponder its existence. What Shambhala is:
· 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…
· Editorial Staff
China to screen Marvel movies for first time since 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Before you read: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim Simu Liu touts Weibo messages from Chinese fans praising ‘Shang-Chi,’ expressing regret over China ban Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove…
· 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
‘Life is Strange: True Colors’ review bombed by Chinese gamers upset over in-game Tibetan flag
Square Enix’s “Life is Strange: True Colors” was review-bombed last month by Chinese-speaking players after they noticed the Tibetan flag in-game. What happened: The Tibetan flag was discovered flying on the entrance of the shop named Treasures of Tibet in the game, according to…
· Bryan Ke
Tilda Swinton Says ‘Questionable Decision’ to Email Margaret Cho Over ‘Doctor Strange’ Whitewashing Was ‘Naive, Confusing’
Tilda Swinton revealed she is “very, very grateful” for Kevin Feige commenting on the whitewashing controversy for her character The Ancient One in the 2016 movie “Doctor Strange.” The details: The 60-year-old Scottish actress reflected on the casting decision to play the…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige Regrets Not Casting Tibetan Actor for Ancient One in ‘Doctor Strange’
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige now regrets whitewashing The Ancient One after casting Tilda Swinton instead of an Asian man in the 2016 movie “Doctor Strange.” Revealed regrets: The 47-year-old head of Marvel Studios admitted that the studio made a mistake by casting…
· Ziye Wang
The ULTIMATE List of Every Asian Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe So Far
When “Crazy Rich Asians” drew in crazy amounts of money at the box office last summer, it set a very important precedent: there’s a market for Asian-led films, and it’s big. At least one studio took notice of that, because by December last year, Marvel announced that they were…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Natalie Portman’s Character in New Film ‘Annihilation’ Was Originally of Asian Descent
“Annihilation“, the popular first book of Jeff Vandermeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy, is receiving the Hollywood treatment — complete with Whitewashing the main character, a person of Asian descent. Natalie Portman has been cast to play the lead role, the Biologist, instead of a…
· Khier Casino
Actor Cast in ‘Hellboy’ Quits Over Whitewashing Controversy
British actor Ed Skrein is exiting the new “Hellboy” reboot amid whitewashing allegations days after he was announced to play Major Ben Daimio, a character of Japanese descent. The “Deadpool” actor shared the news in an open letter posted to his Instagram and Twitter, explaining…
· Kyle Encina
‘Hellboy’ Reboot Becomes Latest Victim of Hollywood Whitewashing
The “Hellboy” reboot recently announced that Ed Skrein has been cast as former U.S. Marine Benjamin Daimio. The problem? This character is Japanese-American, with plot-twisting backstory that alludes to his Japanese heritage. The 34-year-old actor, perhaps best known for his…
· Ryan General
Tilda Swinton Nominated For a Saturn Award For Whitewashed Role in ‘Doctor Strange’
Tilda Swinton received massive backlash for whitewashing an Asian character in the 2016 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, “Doctor Strange”. Portraying the “Ancient One” earned the British actress criticism as her character was based on a Tibetan male in the original comic book.