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· Ryan General
Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’ impresses viewers and critics with bold satire
Hulu’s new action-comedy series “Interior Chinatown” is receiving generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning novel, the show premiered on Tuesday and currently boasts an 82% critic and 94% audience approval rating on Rotten…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report
Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: The original “Kung Fu” TV series, which ran for three seasons on ABC starting in 1972, followed master martial artist Kwai Chang Caine (David…
· Ryan General
AAM.tv to re-release controversial AAPI thriller ‘Chink’ on Lunar New Year
Streaming service Asian American Movies (AAM.tv) is set to re-release “Chink,” a provocative AAPI serial killer thriller on Lunar New Year (Feb. 10). About the film: The controversial film, directed by Stanley Yung and written by Koji Steven Sakai, follows the journey of Eddy…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Kung Fu’ reboot canceled by CW after three seasons
The CW has decided not to renew “Kung Fu,” its reboot of Ed Spielman’s 1972 TV series, after three seasons. “Kung Fu” follows a young Chinese American woman named Nicky Shen (played by Olivia Liang) who embarks on a life-changing journey to a secluded monastery in China after…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Chris Pang joins Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’ series
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Chris Pang has been cast in a recurring role for Hulu’s upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Pang will play Older Brother, the charming and popular sibling of Jimmy O. Yang’s character Willis Wu, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
· Daniel Anderson
Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Lu to star in animated film ‘Rally Road Racers’
Viva Kids has secured the rights to distribute the animated family film “Rally Road Racers,” starring Jimmy O. Yang, throughout North America. “Rally Road Racers” tells the story of a slow-moving mammal who enters a race to save his grandmother’s home from demolition. The film,…
· Daniel Anderson
Jimmy O. Yang announces standup special ‘Guess How Much?’ with Amazon
Comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang has announced his second standup comedy special, “Guess How Much?,” which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The special will feature Yang tackling topics such as love languages and making compromises with Asian parents, according to Variety.…
· Daniel Anderson
Ronny Chieng’s Brooklyn Nets comedy pilot axed by Hulu
Hulu has decided not to move forward with Ronny Chieng’s comedy pilot about the Brooklyn Nets. The TV series, which would have seen the 37-year-old Malaysian actor play the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, was directed by Greg Mottola and inspired by the professional…
· Daniel Anderson
Lauren Tom joins Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet in Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’
Lauren Tom will be joining the cast of Hulu’s upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Tom will play Betty, a successful and quick-witted real-estate agent, according to Deadline.
· Carl Samson
Tzi Ma Leads Cast of Lifetime’s First Asian American Holiday Movie
Lifetime announced the cast of its first holiday film centered on an Asian American family on Monday. “A Sugar & Spice Holiday,” set to premiere in December, stars Jacky Lai (“V-Wars”), Tony Giroux (“Motherland: Fort Salem”) and Tzi Ma (“Mulan,” “Wu Assassins”).
· Ryan General
Oscars to Have New Diversity Requirements to Win Best Picture by 2024
The Oscars will be implementing strict diversity requirements for Best Picture eligibility in 2024. The long road to true diversity: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently announced new standards of representation and inclusion that will officially take…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Actor Tzi Ma Says Asian Actors Are Overlooked in Awards
“Mulan” live-action star Tzi Ma shined a spotlight on Asian actors are overlooked during award shows as well as the lack of recognition for their work. Lack of recognition: In a virtual interview with Variety, the 58-year-old Hong Kong American actor expressed his confusion…
· Ryan General
Asian American Hollywood Stars Condemn Racist Attacks on Asian Community
Hollywood celebrities of Asian descent are letting their voices be heard on the rising racist incidents related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The artists, composed of Asian American actors, creatives and advocates, also condemned President Donald Trump’s rhetoric that racializes the…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin Doctor Still Gets Racist Comments in Hospital Cafeteria After Losing Patient
A Hmong doctor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin took to social media to share a racist comment he received while having lunch at the hospital cafeteria this week. The resident physician, who asked his identity be kept private after removing his public post, had just lost a patient…
· Carl Samson
Uber Driver Endures Vicious Coronavirus Jokes From Unruly Riders in San Diego
An Asian American Uber driver is receiving praises on YouTube for his level-headed handling of three riders who ambushed him with coronavirus jokes in San Diego. The driver, who shared dashcam footage of the encounter, said that he picked up the passengers at Convoy Area, which…
· Carl Samson
‘Mulan’ Star Tzi Ma is Racially Harassed at Pasadena Whole Foods
It is not only commuters and pedestrians who receive hate for simply being Asian amid the coronavirus outbreak. Tzi Ma, who plays Mulan’s father Hua Zhou in Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan”, reportedly fell victim to harassment in California last month.