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· Ryan General
Asian American Harley Quinn debuts in new ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
The upcoming animated “Batman: Caped Crusader” series is shaking things up with a fresh take on Harley Quinn. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘The Sympathizer’ author Viet Thahn Nguyen slams critics
Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work, including realism and race, as well as personal attacks. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Sandra Oh reveals why she won’t be returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ ‘anytime soon’
Sandra Oh, who portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” for 10 seasons, has no plans to return to the show. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Max announces ‘Velma’ Season 2 premiere date
Mindy Kaling’s adult-themed “Scooby-Doo” spin-off “Velma” is set to premiere its second season this month on Max, the streaming platform announced this week. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Boy and the Heron’ heads to Max as Studio Ghibli extends deal
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning animated film “The Boy and the Heron” will be available to stream on Max. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Adult Swim drops teaser video for ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’
Adult Swim has released a new teaser video for its upcoming “Rick and Morty: The Anime” series. What it shows: Released on Tuesday, the teaser briefly shows Rick Sanchez (Yōhei Tadano) speaking to Morty Smith (Keisuke Chiba) while they stand on an alien planet. Rick tells Morty,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Spirited Away: Live on Stage’ now available on HBO Max
“Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” a theatrical adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning animated feature film, is now streaming on HBO Max for Western audiences. About the adaptation: The stage production, a collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Toho‘s theater division in…
· Isa Peralta
Max announces official ‘Warrior’ podcast with Lisa Ling, Hoon Lee
Max recently announced the official “Warrior” podcast, led by Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee, which will debut on Thursday. About the announcement: On June 22, Max took to social media platforms such as YouTube to share the official trailer for the upcoming podcast.
· Bryan Ke
Max exec confirms ‘Velma’ Season 2 is happening
Mindy Kaling’s poorly received animated series “Velma” has been renewed for another season on Max, formerly known as HBO Max. Key details: Suzanna Makkos, Max and Adult Swim’s executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation, confirmed the renewal during her…
· Daniel Anderson
Upcoming rom-com ‘Worth the Wait’ stars all-Asian cast including Lana Condor, Ross Butler
An all-Asian ensemble cast has been announced for the upcoming indie romantic comedy “Worth the Wait.” The cast: Lana Condor (“To All the Boys” franchise), Andrew Koji (“Bullet Train“), Ross Butler (“Shazam! Fury of the Gods“), Sung Kang (“Fast and Furious” franchise) and Élodie…
· Bryan Ke
Ming-Na Wen receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor Ming-Na Wen received her long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, just days before this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month draws to a close. Wen, 59, received the 2,757th star at the ceremony held at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. in…
· Bryan Ke
‘Warrior’ Season 3 to feature surprise guest tribute to Bruce Lee 50 years after his death
After over two years of waiting, HBO Max — soon to be rebranded as “Max” — has finally released the first teaser trailer for the much-awaited “Warrior” Season 3. Posted on Thursday, the teaser trailer reveals that “Warrior” Season 3, inspired by the writings of legendary martial…
· Daniel Anderson
François Chau joins HBO Max series ‘The Penguin’ starring Colin Farrell
François Chau has been cast in the HBO Max series “The Penguin.” Chau, along with Carmen Ejogo and David H. Holmes, will join a star-studded cast that includes Colin Farrell, who is reprising his role from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” “How I Met Your Mother” actor Cristin Milioti,…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Pachinko’ star Soji Arai joins ‘Tokyo Vice’ Season 2
Korean Japanese actor Soji Arai, who plays Mozasu in the hit Apple TV+ series “Pachinko,” will be joining the second season of HBO Max’s “Tokyo Vice.” The crime drama TV series, currently in production in Tokyo, stars Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe and is inspired by the…
· Daniel Anderson
Lukita Maxwell joins John Cho in Blumhouse Sony horror film ‘They Listen’
Indonesian-born actor Lukita Maxwell has landed a leading role in the upcoming horror film “They Listen” alongside John Cho. Plot details are unknown at the moment, but Deadline has reported that Maxwell will play the daughter of Cho and Katherine Waterston’s characters.
· Bryan Ke
HBO Max’s ‘Velma’ sees 127% popularity spike as it becomes worst-rated animated show in IMBD’s history
“Velma,” Mindy Kaling’s highly controversial and poorly received “Scooby-Doo” spin-off, has managed to beat “The Last of Us” in popularity this week, a recent analytic report revealed. “Velma,” which premiered on HBO Max on Jan. 12, received mixed to negative reviews from…
· Ryan General
Mindy Kaling’s Scooby-Doo spinoff ‘Velma’ premieres to mostly negative reviews
“Velma,” a spin-off of the Scooby Doo universe in adult animation format, premiered on HBO Max to a mostly negative reception on Jan. 12. The show stars executive producer Mindy Kaling as the voice of character Velma Dinkley, the smartest member of the amateur crime-solving…
· Editorial Staff
Mindy Kaling’s animated series ‘Velma’ gets official release date
Before you read: Mindy Kaling says she doesn’t care about backlash against South Asian Velma in new Scooby-Doo spinoff Fans Split Over Mindy Kaling’s East Asian Version of ‘Velma’ The upcoming animated TV series “Velma,” which stars Mindy Kaling, now has an official release date.
· Chandler Treon
Netflix announces new live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ cast members
Netflix has announced a bevy of new additions to the cast of their live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series. An impressive list of familiar faces is joining previously announced cast members in Netflix’s adaptation of the popular animated series, which showrunner Albert…
· Iris Jung
‘Tokyo Vice’ starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort renewed for Season 2 by HBO Max
“Tokyo Vice” has been officially confirmed for a second season by HBO Max. Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, “Tokyo Vice” is a crime drama series based on American journalist Jake Adelstein’s 2009 memoir. The release date for the second season has yet to be announced.…