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· Bryan Ke
Artist Recreates Famous Hollywood Movie Posters With Asian Leads
If you have ever wondered what popular Hollywood movies would look like if Asian American actors or actresses were cast as the lead, now’s the time. Seattle-based photographer Alex Tsway created a series of masterpieces collectively titled “Asians Parody Hollywood,” depicting…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Obama’s Former Chief of Staff Leads Hollywood’s Greatest Fight Against Sexual Harassment
Editor’s Note: The article has been altered to clarify Sheryl Sandberg’s COO title at Facebook. The Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, created to help women in every workplace across the United States, is led by Asian-American attorney and former chief of staff to Michelle Obama,…
· Bryan Ke
Pakistani ‘Human Owl’ Hopes His Insane Neck Will Get Him in a Hollywood Movie
Meet Muhammad Sameer, a Pakistani teenager dubbed by the internet as “human owl” boy for being a real head-turner. The 14-year-old from Karachi, the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh, has an incredibly flexible neck, allowing him to literally twist his neck 180 degrees,…
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park is Surprised There Aren’t More Asian Roles in Hollywood By Now
Whitewashing in films and TV is a controversial issue — luckily, there are people working hard to make a positive change in the film/TV industry to promote better diversity in media. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” is one of the shows that has greatly helped make viewers more aware…
· Max Chang
Hollywood Producer Stands Firm on Why Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Was Not Whitewashed
On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter published an opinion piece penned by producer Gavin Polone, wherein he discussed his thoughts on Whitewashing amidst the “Hellboy” controversy and the implications that recasting an Asian character had on diversity in cinema. In it, he argued…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan is Frustrated That Hollywood Never Casts Him in Romantic Roles
Within his legendary decades-long acting career in the United States, Jackie Chan has never played a leading man role in a romantic film and this is because Hollywood simply didn’t ask him to do so. After being featured in hundreds of mostly martial arts-themed movies, the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Twitter is Trending #ExpressiveAsians Because It’s Tired of Hollywood’s BS Casting
The past few weeks have yielded a great deal of conversation surrounding Asians in media — or, rather, a lack thereof. “Hellboy” was gearing up to be yet another film with a Whitewashed character, complete with an overtly insensitive producer at the helm, when, to everyone’s…
· Ryan General
Hollywood Won’t Adapt Bestselling Novel Because They Refuse to Cast an Asian Lead
A movie adaptation of the New York Times Bestseller “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt” would have been possible had the main protagonist been White and not Asian, the book’s author, Michael Lewis, revealed. The controversial non-fiction book, which was published in 2014,…
· Ryan General
Hollywood D-Lister Uses White Privilege to Cut in Line at Thai Supermarket
American actor Geoffrey Giuliano was recently captured on video causing an unnecessary raucous at a supermarket in Thailand. The 63-year-old actor can be seen delivering a bizarre 4-minute rant in a clip uploaded by a French expat who recorded the shocking outburst on Thursday…
· Kyle Encina
‘Hellboy’ Reboot Becomes Latest Victim of Hollywood Whitewashing
The “Hellboy” reboot recently announced that Ed Skrein has been cast as former U.S. Marine Benjamin Daimio. The problem? This character is Japanese-American, with plot-twisting backstory that alludes to his Japanese heritage. The 34-year-old actor, perhaps best known for his…
· Ryan General
Steven Yeun Sheds Light on How Much Harder Asians Have it in Hollywood
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, “The Walking Dead” alumnus Steven Yeun expressed how his character Glenn “never felt like he got his fair due.” The beloved character, who was brutally killed off by villain Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in last year’s season seven premiere,…
· Carl Samson
Talent Agency Discovers That Diversity Actually Makes Hollywood More Money
Hollywood movies are more likely to achieve box office success with more diverse casts, a new study has found. At worst, this cues filmmakers, in general, to reconsider their casting priorities or risk losing millions if they’re not careful.
· Khier Casino
Riz Ahmed Says He Would ‘Rather Be Broke’ Than Play a ‘Terrorist’ in Hollywood
Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed spoke out against the limited roles for actors of color in TV and film, saying he would rather be broke than play stereotypical characters. The British actor of Pakistani descent, known for starring in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and HBO’s “The…
· Benny Luo
He Was Bullied for Being Asian, Now He’s a Badass MMA Fighter and Hollywood Star
Meet Cung Le. He’s a badass Vietnamese-American actor and retired MMA fighter who had quite the track record for being an undisputed fighter. He has a professional Sanshou (Chinese kickboxing) record of 17-0.
· Khier Casino
New WWII Film Proves Hollywood Has Learned NOTHING About Whitewashing
This post has been updated to clarify historical accuracy. Actor Zach McGowan has been cast in the lead role as Hawaiian native Ben Kanahele in the historical drama “Ni’ihau”, prompting backlash in yet another instance of whitewashing.
· Ryan General
‘Fast and Furious 8’ Becomes Highest Grossing Hollywood Film Ever in China
Superfast cars driven by Vin Diesel and his badass gang have earned their way in front of every single foreign movie ever released in China, box office records reveal. According to Shanghaiist, Universal Pictures’ star-studded action romp, “The Fate of the Furious”, has raked in…
· Carl Samson
‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Shows White Hollywood How to Properly Make a Live-Action Anime Film
Warner Bros. Japan has released a new trailer for the live-action adaptation of “Fullmetal Alchemist”, the popular anime series that follows two brothers trying to resurrect their deceased mother through alchemy. Fans were quick to compare the upcoming film to the recent…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Hong Kong Superstar Breaking Asian Male Stereotypes in Hollywood
Daniel Wu, who plays Lu Ren in “Tomb Raider”, has been making headlines for his hit AMC martial arts drama “Into the Badlands”. The great storytelling, drama, and beautifully choreographed fight scenes have created a legion of fans all over the world. Wu is far from a brand new…
· Ryan General
Real-Life Tale of the First Black Samurai to Be Made Into Hollywood Movie
Yasuke, believed to be the first black samurai ever, is about to be featured in his own full-length action film adaptation. The planned movie, which will be produced by Mike De Luca and Stephen L’Heureux under Lionsgate Entertainment, will depict the story of the first…
· Ryan General
Diversity is Actually Making Hollywood More Money But They Still Whitewash Films
Hollywood, take notice: Creating movies with the more diverse casts will make moviegoers flock to the theaters, according to a new study revealed. Diversity reportedly helps keep ratings for television shows and ticket sales for films up in the United States, according to the…
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