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· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu signs 3-year first-look producing deal with Paramount
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is preparing to launch a new three-year first-look producing partnership with Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television Studios. The deal begins Jan. 2, 2026 and positions his company Electric Somewhere within the studio’s film and television divisions.…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang sets Emmy record for Asian male performers
Comedian Bowen Yang set a new Emmy milestone for Asian male performers after earning his fourth acting nomination on July 15 in best supporting actor in a comedy series category. This brings his total Emmy nominations to five, including a 2019 writing nomination. The 34-year-old…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu to direct ‘Hot Wheels’ film for Warner Bros.
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is set to helm the new “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros. The live-action adaptation of Mattel’s iconic toy car line is being produced with Bad Robot and Mattel Films, with Chu working alongside J.J. Abrams and Robbie Brenner. Known for his work on…
· Carl Samson
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to have more friends … but AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has embarked on a media blitz promoting his vision of artificial intelligence companions as a solution to the U.S.’ loneliness epidemic, claiming the average American has “fewer than three friends” but desires “meaningfully more.” What he’s saying:…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu criticizes Silicon Valley over AI’s ‘original sin’
Director Jon M. Chu voiced strong concerns about the unchecked rise of generative artificial intelligence during a panel at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Sunday, criticizing both Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry for their roles in what he called an…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu wants ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel to be ‘worth it’ first
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu, fresh off the success of “Wicked,” confirmed that the long-anticipated sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians” remains in development but won’t proceed until it meets high expectations. Speaking on the “Crew Call” podcast, Chu emphasized, “I won’t bring everyone back…
· Ryan General
John M. Chu gives update on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel
John M. Chu recently shared an update on the potential for a sequel of his 2018 hit film “Crazy Rich Asians, noting that the team has yet to finalize a script. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chu expressed his commitment to only move forward with the highly…
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu misses ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome 5th child
Jon M. Chu missed the “Wicked” premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday as he and his wife, Kristin Hodge, welcomed their fifth child. Chu, 45, broke the news on Instagram just hours before the event, sharing a photo from his wife’s hospital room with…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh reveals she didn’t know what ‘Wicked’ was when Jon M. Chu asked her to star in it
Michelle Yeoh was clueless about “Wicked” when director Jon M. Chu first approached her about it. What she’s saying: Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday, Yeoh, 62, confessed that she had no clue what…
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu reveals he originally sought non-famous actors to lead ‘Wicked’
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” almost had different lead actors if director Jon M. Chu had his way. In a recent interview with SFX magazine, Chu revealed he initially wanted to cast “no-namers” for Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and…
· Editorial Staff
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ returns as new show and Broadway musical
At the “House of the Dragon” premiere in Paris last week, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, confirmed to Variety that Jon M. Chu’s 2018 rom-com hit “Crazy Rich Asians” is being developed into a series. Bloys did not provide specific details about the project.…
· Bryan Ke
Kevin Kwan releases new novel, says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel ‘in the works’
Kevin Kwan’s latest novel, “Lies and Weddings,” was released Tuesday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Universal Studios drops official trailer for Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’
Fans have been thrilled since Universal Studios released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated “Wicked.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Watch: Jon M. Chu reveals how Glinda, Elphaba were cast in ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for “Wicked,” offering fans a glimpse into the making of the beloved Broadway musical’s highly anticipated film adaptation. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh will star in Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been cast in Amazon’s upcoming series “Blade Runner 2099.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway musical being developed by Jon M. Chu
A stage musical adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development from director Jon M. Chu, who will make his Broadway directorial debut with the production. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu reveals upcoming ‘Wicked’ has live vocals, less CGI
Director Jon M. Chu revealed that his upcoming two-part musical film “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will feature live vocals instead of pre-recorded audio. Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: Sydney Sweeney crushes on ‘straight’ Bowen Yang in hilarious ‘SNL’ skit
A recent “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) skit took a hilarious turn with Bowen Yang playing a closeted straight man who breaks Sydney Sweeney’s heart. The sketch’s premise: In a skit on the show’s March 2 episode, host Sweeney develops a crush on cast member Yang, who identifies as…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: First look at Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures has released a first look for “Wicked,” the highly anticipated two-part musical film directed by Jon M. Chu. What to expect: Released on Monday, the “Wicked” first look teases how two friends, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), turn into…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino couple holds lavish ‘Crazy Rich Asians’-inspired wedding in Singapore
A Filipino couple went viral after the bride’s sister shared a video of their lavish wedding, which was inspired by the hit 2018 movie “Crazy Rich Asians” held in Singapore. Key details: The video was uploaded to TikTok by user @marygolezmf on Tuesday and has already received…