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· Ryan General
Leah Lewis speaks out following sexual assault allegation against ‘Matlock’ co-star
“Matlock” star Leah Lewis has spoken publicly for the first time since a sexual assault allegation she reported against her co-star David Del Rio led to his firing from the CBS series. In an Instagram Story, the Chinese American actress thanked supporters and emphasized strength…
· Michelle De Pacina
How director Raman Hui’s personal journey mirrors his animated fantasy flick ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’
Director Raman Hui’s initial encounter with the “The Tiger’s Apprentice” animated film script was not just a mere exploration of another cinematic venture; it was a voyage into his own past. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hui, who discovered his passion for drawing at a young…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ trailer: Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu and more star
Paramount Plus has released the official trailer for the new animated film “The Tiger’s Apprentice,” along with first-look images. Action-packed preview: The trailer showcases a scene in which Chinese American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo) discovers his magical powers for…
· Bryan Ke
Jo Koy to host 2024 Golden Globes
Jo Koy is set to host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in January, making it the comedian’s first-ever gig as a host of a major awards show. Moving the news: Koy, whose real name is Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr., 52, will be hosting the annual three-hour event that will air live…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ trailer: Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Oh, Lucy Liu star in animated fantasy flick
Paramount Plus has released the teaser trailer for the new animated film “The Tiger’s Apprentice” starring Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Brandon Soo Hoo. The teaser trailer: In the teaser, viewers meet Chinese American teenager Tom Lee (voiced by Soo Hoo), who discovers his…
· Ryan General
‘Elemental’ star Leah Lewis shares why she loves working with fellow AAPI creatives
“Elemental” star Leah Lewis recently revealed why she’s excited to work with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) filmmakers, actors and other creatives. A thriving Hollywood career: Adopted from a Shanghai orphanage at the age of eight months, the Chinese American actress…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Elemental’ filmmakers, actors reflect on the 7-year journey to complete Pixar’s latest film
When “Elemental” director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream first saw their seven years of hard work on the big screen, they experienced what they describe as being similar to parents feeling the prideful moment of watching their child graduate. The filmmakers first saw the…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh confirms ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ will not have sequel
Michelle Yeoh recently confirmed that “Everything Everywhere All at Once” will not be getting a sequel. The 60-year-old “Crazy Rich Asians” star recently confirmed the update in an interview with Variety’s Kering Women in Motion at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Elemental’: A closer look behind the multicultural world of Pixar’s latest film
While scientists see the periodic table as an arrangement of the chemical elements, Korean American director Peter Sohn was inspired by its rows and columns as he created the world of Disney and Pixar’s upcoming feature film “Elemental.” Sohn, 45, recalled sitting in a science…
· Isa Peralta
Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ to make world premiere as closing film at Cannes
Disney and Pixar’s upcoming original feature film “Elemental” has been selected as the closing film of the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival. The highly anticipated animated romantic drama will make its world premiere at the prestigious festival on May 27.
· Isa Peralta
Pixar releases trailer for latest film, Korean American-directed ‘Elemental’
Disney and Pixar released the trailer for their latest animated film “Elemental,” starring Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie, on Tuesday. The romantic drama is set in Element City, a place where water, fire, land and air elements live. Ember Lumen, a fire element, and Wade Ripple, a…
· Daniel Anderson
‘The Half of It’ star Leah Lewis joins CBS’ ‘Matlock’ reboot with Kathy Bates
Leah Lewis, best known for her role as Ellie Chu in the Netflix film “The Half of It,” is set to join the cast of CBS’ new drama pilot “Matlock.” The upcoming series is a reboot of the classic legal TV drama that starred Andy Griffith. According to Deadline, the show comes from…
· Carl Samson
Netflix is Making an Asian-Led Lesbian Rom-Com
In the latest win for representation, Netflix has announced production of a new teen romance comedy with a Chinese American director and lead actor. The movie, titled “The Half of It,” is writer-director Alice Wu’s follow-up to her feature film “Saving Face,” which was released…