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· Ryan General
Chloe Zhao, ‘K Pop: Demon Hunters’ headline strong Asian showing at Golden Globes
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao and the creative team behind “K Pop: Demon Hunters” lead a wide field of Asian and Asian American talent nominated in the 2026 Golden Globes. Zhao earned nominations for best director and best screenplay for “Hamnet,” her adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s…
· Daniel Anderson
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh to host ‘Countdown to the Oscars’ pre-show
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh and Ashley Graham have been revealed as the celebrity hosts of ABC’s upcoming “Countdown to the Oscars” pre-show, which will air prior to the prestigious awards ceremony on March 12. Hudgens, 34 will return for her second consecutive year, while…
· William Yuk
Watch: Sandra Oh fangirls to debut live performance of ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town
Before you read: ‘It just felt good to be seen’: ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town on Asian representation in Pixar’s new movie A live performance by the boy band 4*Town from Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” at the 20th Unforgettable Gala had Sandra Oh fangirling out of her mind.
· Michelle De Pacina
2023 BAFTA Awards: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Dolly de Leon and Hong Chau land nominations
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) continues to dominate this awards season after landing 10 nominations for the 2023 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards. The 2022 film was nominated for Best Film, Director, Original Screenplay, Original…
· Daniel Anderson
Domee Shi of ‘Turning Red,’ ‘Bao’ teases her next Pixar project
Chinese-born Canadian director and animator Domee Shi caught up with NextShark on the red carpet of the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday and teased her new project with Pixar. Shi was in attendance for “Turning Red,” which she directed and co-wrote. The hit Disney Pixar film…
· Editorial Staff
Gallery: Asian celebrities represent in style at the 2023 Golden Globes
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan win Golden Globes for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ beats out songs from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga to win India’s first-ever Golden Globe Asian celebrities represented at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in style. Take a…
· Daniel Anderson
Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala
The 20th Unforgettable Gala took place on Dec. 17 in Beverly Hills, California, honoring Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across entertainment, sports and communities. This year’s theme was “Illuminate,” meant to celebrate luminaries and spotlight the next wave of stars.…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘Turning Red’ land Golden Globe nominations
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” continues to dominate awards season with six Golden Globe nominations. The film’s nominations include a Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy nomination; a pair of Best Supporting nominations for Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan; a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: ‘Turning Red’ animator on the inspiration for Ming’s ‘disgusted shudder’ in DVD, Blu-Ray extra
Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” is now digitally available on 4K Ultra HD and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow. The film’s debut on major digital platforms and physical media feature never-before-seen bonus material, including seven deleted scenes and three…
· Bryan Ke
Pixar promotes ‘Turning Red’ director Domee Shi, producer Lindsey Collins to leadership roles
“Turning Red” director Domee Shi and producer Lindsey Collins have been promoted at Pixar Animation Studios. Shi is now the vice president of Creative while Collins has assumed the position of senior vice president of Development. At Pixar, Shi worked as an intern before…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Turning Red’ criticized by some parents for embracing female puberty and menstruation
Pixar’s “Turning Red” has drawn negative criticism from parents who are uncomfortable with exposing children to what they deem “adult topics” for scenes in which the characters discuss female puberty and menstruation. Chinese Canadian director Domee Shi and Chinese American…
· Elizabeth Lee
Iris Shim’s horror flick ‘Umma’ is a love letter to her mom
Just in time for Women’s History Month, Sandra Oh transforms into yet another supernatural creature in a heartfelt effort to humanize Asian moms on the silver screen. “Umma” is writer-director Iris Shim’s feature debut, starring Oh as a beekeeper whose quaint life with her…
· Rebecca Moon
Sandra Oh reveals how her tiger mom told her she would love her more if she ‘were neater’
Sandra Oh revealed a relatable tiger mom experience at a press conference for Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red.” Oh recounted that her mother had told her, “I wish you were neater. Then I would love you more.” The Canadian American actress says it was “an unbelievable quote” and that…
· Bryan Ke
‘Turning Red’: 19 surprising Easter eggs you might have missed while watching Pixar’s new movie
Pixar’s latest animated feature “Turning Red” features several Easter eggs while also paying homage to Toronto, where Chinese Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi grew up. “Turning Red” follows the story of Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese Canadian girl from Toronto who turns…
· Grace Kim
First Muslim superhero Kamala Khan debuts in new trailer for ‘Ms. Marvel’
Marvel has released the official trailer for “Ms. Marvel,” a new series featuring the MCU’s first Muslim superhero. The series will be available to stream on Disney Plus starting June 8. Nineteen-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani stars as the show’s lead Kamala Khan, a nerdy…
· Michelle De Pacina
Review of ‘Turning Red’ that criticized the movie’s characters as unrelatable prompts backlash, apologies
CinemaBlend’s Managing Director Sean O’Connell was heavily criticized online for his review of Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red,” which he deemed an “exhausting” film not “made for a universal audience.” His review circulated on Twitter, leading many users to accuse him of dismissing…
· Ryan General
‘We can all learn something from them’: Pixar execs praise all-female ‘Turning Red’ creative leadership team
Chinese Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi, who helmed the 2018 Oscar-winning animated short film “Bao,” assembled an all-female creative leadership team for her feature film directorial debut “Turning Red.” Shi co-wrote the screenplay of the feature film with playwright Julia Cho.…
· Carl Samson
Pixar to feature its first Sikh character in ‘Turning Red’
Pixar is showcasing its first Sikh character in “Turning Red,” an upcoming feature film by Oscar-winning director Domee Shi. A historic movie: Set for release on March 11, 2022, “Turning Red” will mark a few firsts for Pixar, which dropped the movie’s first teaser trailer last…
· Carl Samson
Pixar drops trailer for ‘Bao’ director Domee Shi’s ‘Turning Red’
Pixar has dropped a teaser trailer for Domee Shi’s “Turning Red,” the director’s first-ever feature film. What you need to know: Set for release on March 11, 2022, “Turning Red” is also Pixar’s first feature film directed by a woman of color, according to The Wrap.
· Carl Samson
Pioneering Director Who Made Pixar’s ‘Bao’ to Lead New Film ‘Turning Red’
Domee Shi, director of the Oscar-winning Pixar short “Bao,” is back at work with the studio for a new feature-length animated film. Announced on Disney’s Investor Day, “Turning Red” follows a teenager named Mei, who transforms into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.