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· Maina Chen
‘John Wick’ fight choreographer breaks down iconic Hong Kong-style influences in ‘Matrix Resurrections’
If there’s one thing other than the mind-bending philosophies that catapulted the “Matrix” trilogy into cult classic status, it’s the fight choreography and innovation behind the revolutionary slow-mo “bullet time” effects. In anticipation of “The Matrix Resurrections” in which…
· Maina Chen
‘What is control? What is real?’: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ cast hint at life in a simulation
It’s been over 20 years since “The Matrix” first took over our screens, immediately earning its spot as one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. “The Matrix Resurrections” marks the modern, meta return of sleek, full-body suits; all-black trench coats and polarized…
· Bryan Ke
Master Choreographer Behind ‘The Matrix’ Yuen Woo-ping Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at NYAFF
Yuen Woo-ping is the man behind the fight choreography seen in many classic action movies such as “The Matrix” trilogy, “Kill Bill” and “Ip Man 3.” Yuen, 74, who was an honored guest at the New York Asian Film Festival and recipient of the Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award,…
· Ryan General
Jet Li Reveals Why He Rejected a Role in The Matrix Sequels
International action superstar Jet Li revealed that he was offered an important role in “The Matrix” sequels back in the early 2000s but decided to turn it down. During an interview with a Chinese talk show, Li said he was originally meant to take on the role of Seraph, a…
· Bryan Ke
Iconic Green ‘Matrix’ Code is Actually Random Sushi Recipes
Remember the digital rain in “The Matrix” – the green Japanese-characters line of codes raining from above? Its purpose, for the people who can read and understand it, basically tells what is currently happening inside the virtual world. While all of that sounds complicated as…
· Editorial Staff
Scientists May Have Discovered How to ‘Feed’ Knowledge To Your Brain Like the Matrix
Imagine a technology which lets you upload knowledge directly to your brain. That sort of innovation, similar to what the fictional character Neo used in “The Matrix,” would make learning instantaneous and might even render traditional schools obsolete.
· Ryan General
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced Norwood in September with a digital portfolio that included headshots, casting…
· Ryan General
Keanu Reeves returns to anti-hero role with ‘Sonic 3’ casting
Keanu Reeves is set to voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” continuing his string of anti-hero roles. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Pho saved his life. Now he serves it and pizza in his restaurant empire
The path to success for renowned Texas restaurateur Khanh Nguyen, a Vietnamese American immigrant, has been guided by two savory dishes: one saved his life as a child and the other sets his business apart from others. Saved by the bowl As Saigon fell in 1975 — marking the end of…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Acolyte’ trailer: Lee Jung-jae stars in new Disney Plus Star Wars series
Disney Plus has released its first trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” which stars South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan tapped to lead action film ‘With Love’ directed by Jonathan Eusebio
Ke Huy Quan has been tapped to play a lead role in the action movie “With Love” from Universal Studios, which will serve as his first feature role since the success of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” About the project: Although details for “With Love” are still being…
· Bryan Ke
Queer Filipino dance group reacts to feature in Troye Sivan dance video
Queer Filipino dance group Femme MNL revealed that they were in disbelief after their routine was featured in Troye Sivan’s Southeast Asia dance video for his song “Got Me Started,” along with clips from other dancers from the region. Femme MNL’s excitement: Speaking to Vogue…
· Ines Shin
‘John Wick’ director says Jet Li, Jackie Chan part of ‘dream list’ for future sequel
As the “John Wick” series continues to surpass its own milestones with each new film, director Chad Stahelski hopes to expand the franchise with more big names, such as martial arts legends Jet Li and Jackie Chan. In “John Wick: Chapter 3,” Stahelski and Reeves collaborated with…
· Daniel Anderson
Priyanka Chopra Jonas to produce, possibly star in ‘Assume Nothing’ adaptation
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is attached to the production of a new limited series titled “Assume Nothing” from Amazon Studios. “Assume Nothing” follows the story of Tanya Selvaratnam’s relationship with Eric Schneiderman, the former attorney general of New York and prosecutor of…
· Carl Samson
Keanu Reeves granted restraining order against alleged stalker who thinks they’re related
Keanu Reeves has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man whom he says had been harassing him and trespassing into his property for months. The alleged stalker, Bryan Keith Dixon, 38, is accused of breaking into Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home six times between Nov.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singaporean man sues woman for $2.3 million over ‘trauma’ of being friend-zoned
A Singaporean man has sued a woman for 3 million Singaporean dollars (approximately $2.3 million) for causing him “trauma and depression” after she rejected a romantic relationship with him. The man, identified as K. Kawshigan, filed two lawsuits against the woman, Nora Tan,…
· Chandler Treon
Original ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director expresses disapproval of Netflix adaptation, Hollywood producers
Shinichirō Watanabe, director of the hit 1998 anime “Cowboy Bebop,” lambasted Netflix’s live-action remake — and Hollywood in general — in a new interview. The team behind the original anime reportedly had little involvement in the adaptation, which was canceled after just one…
· Ryan General
Priyanka Chopra Jonas says it took nearly 10 years to get desired Hollywood roles
Indian actor and model Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared during a recent interview with Pinkvilla that she is finally getting her desired Hollywood roles after working in the American film industry for almost 10 years. A renowned Bollywood star in India, Chopra Jonas lamented how…
· Grace Kim
Keanu Reeves to star in his first major US television role with Hulu’s ‘Devil in the White City’
Keanu Reeves will star in an upcoming adaptation of Erik Larson’s “Devil in the White City,” Hulu announced on Thursday. “Devil in the White City” is based on the true story of Daniel H. Burnham, a successful architect, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, an infamous serial killer, whose…
· Michelle De Pacina
Keanu Reeves scrubbed from Chinese streaming platforms over Tibet support
Films starring Canadian actor Keanu Reeves were removed from Chinese streaming platforms, including Tencent Video, iQiyi and Xigua Video, following his public support for Tibet and his participation as a performer at the virtual 35th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert on March…