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· Carl Samson
Here are the Asian films, directors in Sundance 2024
Organizers on Wednesday unveiled the lineup of next year’s Sundance Film Festival, with Asian American star Steven Yeun leading one of the most anticipated titles. About the lineup: The Sundance Institute announced 82 feature films, eight episodic titles and a New Frontier…
· Daniel Anderson
Rich Brian pays homage to his Justin Chon film debut in new single ‘Sundance Freestyle’
On late Wednesday, Indonesian rapper Rich Brian released “Sundance Freestyle,” a track that pays homage to his acting debut in the drama film “Jamojaya.” The song, which is available for streaming now via 88rising and Warner Records, is a reference to the annual Sundance Film…
· William Yuk
‘Leonor Will Never Die’: Trailer released for Sundance favorite that pays homage to ’80s Filipino action flicks
The trailer for “Leonor Will Never Die,” a wonderfully weird homage to ‘80s Filipino action flicks, was released on Wednesday. The film follows a once-celebrated action film director named Leonor Reyes (played by Sheila Francisco) who is suddenly struck in the head by a…
· Editorial Staff
“Loving Day” Selected for 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
NextShark Projects is proud to announce that the short film “Loving Day”, executive produced by Benny Luo, has been officially selected for the 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival, presented in partnership with Gold House. Directed by…
· Editorial Staff
How a cab driver in Little Saigon became caught in a real-life prison escape
In 2016, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver in Orange County’s Little Saigon accepted a late-night fare. He was tired. It was late. But he needed the extra money. Minutes later, his life took an unexpected turn.
· Ryan General
2024 BAFTA Breakthrough celebrates Asian and Asian American creatives shaping the future of film, TV and games
BAFTA revealed its 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort on Nov. 21, showcasing 43 promising creatives in film, games and television from the U.K., the U.S. and India. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to propel the careers of these individuals through…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Free Chol Soo Lee’: Documentary on wrongfully convicted Korean immigrant wins Emmy
The 2022 documentary “Free Chol Soo Lee,” which tells the story of a Korean immigrant wrongfully convicted of killing Yip Yee Tak in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1973, won the award for outstanding historical documentary at the 45th News & Documentary Emmy Awards on Thursday.…
· Michelle De Pacina
From misfit to moviemaker: Nathan Xia reflects on his journey to helming ‘Adam’s Song’
Nathan Xia was standing by the door to his second grade classroom when he overheard two of his Chinese American peers talking about how their parents warned them to stay away from him because he was a “troublemaker.” He often felt disconnected from his Asian American peers,…
· Carl Samson
‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ takes world on journey of rediscovering music and its impact
A documentary that introduces the 1985 global charity hit “We Are the World” in a new light is now streaming on Netflix, diving deep into the iconic song’s history and the remarkable talents in and behind the scenes who gave it life. “The Greatest Night in Pop,” directed by Bao…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ director Sean Wang on authenticity over acclaim
The Academy Award-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” was born out of the emotional juxtaposition of joy and silliness amid the backdrop of anti-Asian hate crimes. First-generation Taiwanese American director Sean Wang, who had been living in New York City for over five…
· Ryan General
Wholesome video captures 2 Taiwanese grandmas celebrating their Oscar nomination
A video capturing the emotional reactions of two Taiwanese grandmothers to their Oscar nomination for the documentary short film “Nai Nai & Wai Po” (paternal grandma and maternal grandma) has warmed hearts online. Wholesome reaction: In a video posted to Instagram, “Nai Nai &…
· Bryan Ke
Chrissy Teigen addresses controversy over 5-year-old son’s eating habits
Chrissy Teigen has addressed online controversy surrounding her son’s food preferences. Driving the news: Teigen, 38, was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday with Michelin-starred chef David Chang to promote their new show, “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.” At one point, she shared that…
· Daniel Anderson
S. Korean alt-rocker LØREN, Higher Brothers’ KnowKnow join Head in the Clouds LA lineup
Two more artists have been announced for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds (HITC) Los Angeles music festival next month. The announcement: On July 24, the HITC Instagram account shared that Loren (stylized LØREN) of The Black Label and KnowKnow, a member of Chinese hip hop group…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Shortcomings’ trailer: Randall Park-directed comedy stars Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki
Sony Pictures Classics has released the official trailer for Randall Park’s directorial debut “Shortcomings.” About the film: The comedy film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Adrian Tomine.
· Daniel Anderson
‘Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai’ showrunner Tze Chun: ‘Why can’t we be weird?’
Writer and producer Tze Chun is no stranger to well-received, large-scale projects. Chun’s debut feature film, “Children of Invention,” premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and garnered over a dozen awards at subsequent festivals. He has since directed and written the…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI, XG, Rina Sawayama and Jackson Wang among Head In The Clouds LA 2023 headliners
88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the official lineup for the fifth Head in the Clouds Los Angeles music festival. Following the completion of the festival’s inaugural weekend in New York, the West Coast iteration will return to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena,…
· Daniel Anderson
Randall Park film directorial debut ‘Shortcomings’ gets theatrical release date
Randall Park’s feature film directorial debut, “Shortcomings,” will be released in theaters on Aug. 4. The movie made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and it is scheduled to make its New York debut at the Tribeca Festival next month.
· Daniel Anderson
Justin Chon to produce, direct biopic of late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
Justin Chon and Scooter Braun’s SB Projects are joining forces to produce a film about the life and career of Tony Hsieh, the late CEO of Zappos. The film, which currently does not have a working title, will be based on the upcoming biography “Wonder Boy: Tony Hsieh, Zappos and…
· Iris Jung
Performance artist Diana Oh breaks boundaries within the family in ‘Oh Family Project’
Musician Diana Oh (they/them) gets intimate in their recently recorded performance, the “Oh Family Concert.” Known for their genre-defying work celebrating queer, trans and non-binary people, Diana is an LGBTQ+ influencer, Van Lier Fellow in Acting, Sundance Institute Fellow and…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces first-ever Head in the Clouds festival in New York
Music company 88rising recently announced the dates, venue and lineup for its inaugural Head in the Clouds New York festival. Earlier today, 88rising announced that the event will take place on May 20 and May 21 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.