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· Grace Kim
How Deborah Chow got the high ground despite pressure of directing Disney’s new ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
Deborah Chow was tasked with the galactic responsibility of bringing some of cinematic history’s most iconic characters back to screen in the new Disney Plus series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Set between the timelines drawn out by franchise creator George Lucas in the original trilogy…
· Bryan Ke
Actor Sung Kang revealed a huge detail about his ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ character
Actor Sung Kang let slip a big detail about his character in the upcoming Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” while sharing a story about his childhood adoration for the “Star Wars” franchise. Not a costume anymore: In an interview with Screen Rant, Kang, 49, said he dressed up as…
· Ryan General
‘PEN15’ Star Maya Erskine Joins ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Cast
Maya Erskine, star and co-creator of the comedy series “PEN15,” was revealed to have a supporting role in the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series on Disney+. Production begins soon on Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/GH3JBZxZDh
· Ryan General
‘Fast & Furious’ Actor Sung Kang to Star in New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series
Disney+ has confirmed that Korean American “Fast & Furious” star Sung Kang will appear in “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The Star Wars miniseries will feature a star-studded cast, including Kumail Nanjiani of “Eternals” and Indira Varma of “Game of Thrones.”
· Bryan Ke
Deborah Chow Picked to Direct Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+
Deborah Chow, the Asian-Canadian director who directed two episodes of “The Mandalorian”, was recently tapped to direct the live-action Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+. Just announced. Deborah Chow has been tapped to direct the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series debuting exclusively on…
· Heather Johnson Yu
George Lucas Once Begged This Japanese Actor to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader
When thinking of timeless samurai movies, two people should immediately come to mind: Akira Kurosawa, the legendary director, and Toshiro Mifune, the iconic leading man. With Kurosawa’s artistic vision and Mifune’s brilliant performances, they produced such classics as “Seven…
· Bryan Ke
First look revealed of Ke Huy Quan in his starring role in ‘Love Hurts’
Ke Huy Quan gets right into action in first-look photos of his upcoming Universal film “Love Hurts.” The movie, which is also the directorial debut of Jonathan Eusebio — the stunt coordinator behind “John Wick” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi” — serves as Quan’s first lead role since…
· Ryan General
13-year-old Filipino American actor Yonas Kibreab leads in upcoming Pixar film ‘Elio’
Kibreab made his first TV appearance in the series finale of “Silicon Valley” and landed his first big movie role via Hulu’s 2021 horror “Into the Dark: Blood Moon”
· Isa Peralta
First look: Donald Glover, Maya Erskine are ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ in upcoming Prime series
Prime Video recently released a first look at its upcoming series “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine. About the show: The upcoming spy comedy TV series was created by Glover and Francesca Sloane. It is based on the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie-led film…
· Daniel Anderson
Margaret Cho joins cast of romantic dark comedy ‘Evilou’
Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Margaret Cho is joining the cast of the upcoming romantic dark comedy “Evilou.” According to Deadline, Cho, 54, will star alongside DJ Qualls (“The Man in the High Castle”) and Marisé Álvarez (“Obi-Wan Kenobi”) in the directorial debut of…
· Daniel Anderson
Kumail Nanjiani boards ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ sequel
Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind have been added to the cast of Sony Pictures’ live-action sequel to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” According to Deadline, the film, directed by Gil Kenan, will see the return of Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon from…
· Daniel Anderson
Kahyun Kim wears bear head-shaped pasties at ‘Cocaine Bear’ premiere
South Korean actor Kahyun Kim rocked black and silver rhinestone bear head-shaped pasties during the premiere of her latest film “Cocaine Bear.” Her red carpet outfit also featured a sheer chainmail dress by Natalia Fedner, thigh-high red leather boots, silver eye gems and tiny…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ director reveals iconic Japanese films that inspired his sequel
Certain scenes from “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” took visual inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films and Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 animated classic “Akira.” In an interview with the New York Times, director Joel Crawford revealed that “Akira” was one of the first anime…
· Chandler Treon
Live-action ‘My Hero Academia’ movie finds home at Netflix
A live-action “My Hero Academia” movie is the latest addition to Netflix’s anime adaptation lineup. Produced by Legendary Entertainment, the film is set to be Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Sato’s (“Alice in Borderland,” “Bleach“) English-language debut.
· Celine Pun
Dolly Parton, Doja Cat to star in Taco Bell’s ‘Mexican Pizza: the Musical’
Inspired by Doja Cat’s “Mexican Pizza” song, Taco Bell announced yesterday that they will be releasing “Mexican Pizza: the Musical” – a satirical musical about how Mexican pizza lovers fought for the return of the beloved menu item. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” writer Hannah Friedman wrote…
· Ryan General
Director Deborah Chow Makes History For Women With ‘The Mandalorian’
Since making its debut on November 12, Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian” on the Disney+ has been generating quite a buzz among Star Wars fans. Set in the Star Wars universe, the series is shaping up to be a massive hit on the recently launched streaming service. According to the…
· Ryan General
The Rebels in ‘Star Wars’ Were Inspired By the Viet Cong, George Lucas Reveals
“Star Wars” might have been set in a galaxy far far away but the characters who played in its fantastical settings possess very human qualities. This was how “Star Wars” creator George Lucas intended his heroes and villains to be. That’s why each of the main characters remained…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Man Who Charges $780 a Day to Reveal Japan’s Hidden Secrets
I’m just going to come out and say it: Shinji Nohara probably has the best job in the world. Known as the “Tokyo Fixer”, Nohara’s job is to take people to the best spots Japan has to offer. Each experience is tailored to every client’s specific tastes and he’s damn good at it.
· Editorial Staff
The Cast of ‘Star Wars’ Then and Now
It has been 38 years since the first Star Wars movie premiered on May 25, 1977. Some of the iconic actors who will appear in the new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, haven’t been in a Star Wars film since 1983’s “The Return of the Jedi”. Here’s what the actors who portrayed…