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· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases official trailer for graphic novel adaptation ‘Nimona’ starring Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming animated film “Nimona” on Wednesday. About “Nimona”: The film follows a shapeshifter named Nimona (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz) and her unlikely friendship with the villainous Ballister Blackheart (voiced by Riz Ahmed).
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops trailer for animated film ‘Nimona’ starring Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming animated film “Nimona,” starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed and Eugene Lee Yang. Based on the award-winning webcomic by ND Stevenson, the film is set in a techno-medieval place known as The Kingdom, whose residents harbor a…
· Editorial Staff
The next James Bond: 7 Asian actors who could play 007
There’s been a lot of talk lately about who will take on the iconic movie mantle of James Bond. With Daniel Craig completing his run as the titular British spy in 2021 with “No Time to Die,” fans have been clamoring for any news regarding his replacement.
· Carl Samson
Over 50,000 petition to bar Donnie Yen as Oscar presenter over his support for CCP
Over 50,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Academy Awards Committee to withdraw its invitation to Donnie Yen to present an Oscar due to his support for the Chinese government. Yen, 59, was among those named last week as a presenter for the 95th Academy Awards, which…
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars
Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Legendary Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, professional wrestler-turned-actor…
· Jane Nam
‘Nope’ star Steven Yeun on touching ‘the unknown’ when it comes to picking roles in Hollywood
Actor Steven Yeun sat down with NextShark to talk about his latest role as showman Ricky “Jupe” Park in the film “Nope,” as well as breaking the limits of what it means to be an Asian American in Hollywood. The Korean American actor first gained widespread popularity for playing…
· Bryan Ke
Steven Yeun, Robert Pattinson to star in Bong Joon-ho sci-fi thriller
“The Walking Dead” alumnus Steven Yeun has joined the cast of Bong Joon-ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller and will star alongside “The Batman” actor Robert Pattinson. The project will reunite Yeun, 38, and the 52-year-old South Korean director for the first time since they…
· Thy Nguyen
Bowen Yang makes history as first Chinese American man nominated for Emmy for a supporting actor role
Bowen Yang makes history as the first Chinese American man and first “Saturday Night Live” member to be nominated for an Emmy as a supporting actor, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The nomination: Yang, a comedian on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), received news that he was an…
· Thy Nguyen
Pakistani Officer Named Houston’s First Muslim Assistant Chief
A Pakistan-born officer has been chosen as the Houston Police Department’s first Muslim assistant chief after 20 years with the department. About the delegation: Yasar Bashir says he hopes to “reduce violent crime” and is now one of the country’s first Muslim assistant chiefs,…
· Drue Kataoka
Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed
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· Grace Kim
‘Minari’ Star Steven Yeun Fears Being Put in a ‘Box’ as an ‘Asian American Actor’
“Minari” star Steven Yeun has expressed concerns over being labeled an Asian American actor rather than just simply an actor. Though the Oscar nominee is honored to have broken down barriers in Hollywood, he told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview that he worries about being…
· Grace Kim
‘Minari’ Star Youn Yuh-jung Makes History With SAG Win for Best Supporting Actress
‘Minari’ Star Youn Yuh-jung delivered an emotional acceptance speech for her historic win on Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards show. The 73-year-old star became the first South Korean and first Asian actress to win the Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie…
· Grace Kim
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun Are Starring Together in Netflix’s New ‘Beef’
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are starring together in the Netflix comedy-drama, “Beef.” About the show so far: “Beef” was pitched around a week ago, stirring a “frenzy” amongst the top streaming platforms. Deadline announced that Netflix won the rights to the show.
· Grace Kim
Steven Yeun Becomes the First Asian American, Riz Ahmed the First Muslim Nominated for Best Actor
For the first time in history, the list of this year’s Oscar Nominees for Best Actor includes two men of Asian descent, Steven Yeun and Riz Ahmed, marking two historic firsts for the actors and the film industry. Steven Yeun became the first Asian American actor to be nominated…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh and Ramy Youssef Score Emmy Nominations
Sandra Oh and Ramy Yousef received nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards, marking another win for the recognition of Asian American talent on TV. Oh, 49, secured her third consecutive nomination for her role as Eve Polastri in “Killing Eve.” She remains the most nominated Asian…
· Maina Chen
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Star Irrfan Khan Passes Away at 53
Irrfan Khan, one of India’s top actors, died at 53 from colon cancer at a Mumbai hospital. The news was confirmed to Deadline by his representatives.
· Bryan Ke
Riz Ahmed Reveals He Lost 2 Family Members to COVID-19
British Pakistani “Venom” actor Riz Ahmed has revealed that he lost two family members to COVID-19. In an interview with GQ Hype, the 37-year-old “The Night Of” star broke the news a few weeks after he first spoke to the magazine on April 23 in a WhatsApp message.
· Ryan General
‘Star Wars’ Star Riz Ahmed Claims He Was Racially Profiled at Chicago Airport
Riz Ahmed, star of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” said he missed a Star Wars Celebration convention in April after he was allegedly racially profiled by airport authorities in Chicago. At the CAA Amplify conference in Ojai on Tuesday, the 36-year-old actor recalled the incident…
· Heather Johnson Yu
10 Asian Guys Sexier Than 2017’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Blake Shelton
Country superstar, “The Voice” host, and Gwen Stefani’s current beau, Blake Shelton, has been nominated as People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2017 — which is honestly weirding out pretty much everyone. People: Blake Shelton is the sexiest man Alive
· Kyle Encina
Riz Ahmed Becomes the First Asian Man to Win an Emmy Award for Acting
Last night, actor Riz Ahmed became the first Asian male to win an Emmy award for his role as Nasir “Naz” Khan in the critically-acclaimed crime-drama series “The Night Of”. But instead of merely thanking important people in his life, the Outstanding Lead Actor winner used his…