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· 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:
· Bryan Ke
Joel Kim Booster to write, produce rom-com film about wedding gone wrong
Joel Kim Booster is working with Searchlight Studios once again for “Again Again Again,” a romantic comedy film about a wedding gone wrong. About the project: “Again Again Again” follows Gus, who is tasked as a man of honor to ensure that everything goes well in his friend…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bowen Yang, Joel Kim Booster call out media for repeatedly mixing them up
Asian American comedians Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster criticized media outlets The Hollywood Reporter (THR) and Out for repeatedly confusing them with one another. Yang calls out THR: On Yang’s most recent episode of his podcast “Las Culturistas” with co-host Matt Rogers, he…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
· Bryan Ke
Margaret Cho calls for trans characters in Disney films: ‘It’s a move towards the future’
Legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho recently shared that she wants to see more LGBTQ+ characters in Disney films. While promoting her new Disney+ movie “Prom Pact,” Cho, 54, was ecstatic when The Times of India asked her about LGBTQ+ Disney protagonists.
· Isa Peralta
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win in London
Michelle Yeoh celebrated her recent Oscar win in London on Sunday and was joined by fellow actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star, who won the best actress award at this year’s Academy Awards on March 12, was spotted at the Mandarin…
· Daniel Anderson
Hasan Minhaj set to host 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Hasan Minhaj has been chosen to host this year’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. The awards ceremony, which celebrates independent cinema, will be held on March 4 in Santa Monica, California.
· Bryan Ke
‘I owe my career to Margaret Cho’: Ken Jeong surprises legendary comedian with heartwarming message
Ken Jeong recently surprised legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho with a heartwarming message to thank her for supporting him during his early days as a comedian. While speaking with TV talk show host Tamron Hall on Jan. 11, Cho, 54, reflected on her impactful…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meghan Markle discusses ‘toxic stereotyping’ of Asian women on podcast with Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle discussed the “toxic” stereotyping of Asian women in the latest episode of her podcast, “Archetypes.” Along with journalist Lisa Ling and comedian Margaret Cho, Markle broke down the trope of the “dragon lady” and criticized films such as “Austin…
· Ryan General
‘Fire Island’ star Joel Kim Booster reacts to Billy Eichner’s comment about ‘disposable’ streaming films
Billy Eichner's comments about his latest film “Bros” being “not some streaming thing, which feels disposable” has sparked controversy. Some people interpreted it as a diss against LGBTQ+ movies released on streaming services, including “Fire Island,” a romantic comedy film…
· Bryan Ke
Joel Kim Booster jokes about his leaked nudes in new Netflix special: ‘What the f*ck do I care?’
American comedian Joel Kim Booster recently joked about how he discovered his nude pictures were leaked online during his recent Netflix comedy special “Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual.” In the special, Booster, 34, said that he had taken “dozens,” if not “hundreds of nudes –…
· Khier Casino
Not just for ‘rich, white, jacked gay men’: Stars of ‘Fire Island’ on body positivity for Asians and LGBTQ
Fire Island is a place where “rich, white, jacked gay men” travel to for vacation, but the cast of the new Hulu film of the same name say there is more to it than that. “Fire Island” is a romantic comedy that follows a group of gay men who spend a week-long trip at the queer…
· Ryan General
‘Do we all look alike?’: Daily Mail draws backlash after confusing Rep. Grace Meng’s family with another Asian family
On Thursday, Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) called out Daily Mail on Twitter for using a photo of her and her family in an article about a different Asian American family. Dude- wrong Asian American family. Please change your picture. @MailOnline @DailyMailUK…