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· Ryan General
Author Jamie Ford Says ‘No Whitewashing’ of Asian American Protagonists in His Book’s Film Adaptation
A movie adaptation of Jamie Ford’s best-selling novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” is in the works as Ford assures that there will be no whitewashing of its characters. The 2009 historical fiction tells the bittersweet story of friendship and love between…
· Ryan General
Why Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Journey to the West’ Adaptation is Making Chinese Fans Angry
A treasured epic folklore from China is about to get a new adaptation in the form of a miniseries for ABC, TVNZ, and Netflix and it has so far stirred some mixed responses from netizens. The show, which is a New Zealand-Australian co-production, will be another retelling of…
· Ranier Maningding
Jordan Peele Might Direct The Live-Adaptation of Akira. Here’s Why I’m HYPED
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. After years of unapologetic whitewashing from Hollywood, I was beginning to think that the…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen To Star in Film Adaptation of ‘Sleeping Dogs’
Square Enix’ open world action-adventure video game Sleeping Dogs is getting a film adaptation and action star Donnie Yen has reportedly been tapped to play the lead role. The talented martial arts actor, who has recently starred in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “xXx:…
· Khier Casino
Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu Was ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in Debt Before Landing ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Role
Just like any other celebrities in Hollywood, Constance Wu was also knee deep in debt before she landed her major roles, particularly in ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” and the novel-to-film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians.” #freshofftheboat fam at #cape25 photo from…
· Khier Casino
Here’s the First Look at Liu Yifei as Mulan in Disney’s Live-Action Film
It’s time to get down to business as Walt Disney Studios revealed the first glimpse of Liu Yifei as Hua Mulan. Production on the live-action remake of the Disney classic is officially underway as the film begins shooting in China and New Zealand, and is set for a March 27, 2020…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Crushing it With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Social media is abuzz with early reactions to “Crazy Rich Asians” which recently held its Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles earlier this week. One week till #crazyrichasians opens in the US! Are you ready? Got your tix? Who are you going with? 💖 get…
· Bryan Ke
New Disney Film Banned in China Over Winnie the Pooh Memes
“Christopher Robin,” a live-action adaptation of the Disney series “Winnie the Pooh,” has been banned from being screened in theaters in China, making it the second film this year to be denied a release in the country after “A Wrinkle in Time.” An insider told The Hollywood…
· Bryan Ke
Live-Action VR of Anime ‘Saint Young Men’ Has Jesus and Buddha Living Together as Bros
A preview of the live-action adaptation of the manga “Saint Oniisan,” or “Saint Young Men,” shows Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha disposing of a cockroach inside their apartment in Japan. The clip, which was posted on YouTube on June 20, briefly shows Jesus and Buddha, both the…
· Khier Casino
Some People Are Upset There’s No Asian Male in Netflix’s New Film With Lana Condor
Jenny Han’s New York Times bestselling novel “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” has been adapted into a film and will land on Netflix on August 17, but not everyone is thrilled. The teen romance movie follows Lara Jean Song Covey, played by Lana Condor, who made her film debut…
· Ryan General
Asian American Film and TV Luminary Elizabeth Sung Passes Away at Age 63
The Asian American Pacific Islander entertainment community has lost one of its biggest heroes with the recent passing of beloved actress and filmmaker Elizabeth Sung. The Hong Kong-born artist, whose cause of death is yet to be revealed, passed away on Tuesday night at age 63,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Rockstar Miyavi Doing Morning School Patrol With His Family Will Melt Your Heart
Japanese super rockstar Miyavi, known for his guitar-slapping technique, recently shared a very lovely photo of himself with his family on morning school patrol, much to the delight of his fans. Miyavi, whose real name is Takamasa Ishihara, along with his wife Melody and two…
· Editorial Staff
Twitter User Who Cried Cultural Appropriation on ‘Qipao Girl’ Exposed for Racist Past
Twitter has been on fire this week over the cultural appropriation debate surrounding the Utah woman who wore a Chinese qipao dress to her prom. PROM pic.twitter.com/gsJ0LtsCmP
· Ryan General
Ryan Potter, Jamie Chung Return For ‘Big Hero 6’ TV Series
“Big Hero 6 The Series” is set for an epic debut on the Disney Channel with a premiere weekend event this summer. The small screen adaptation of the hit Disney animated movie will kick off with back-to-back episodes on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.…
· Bryan Ke
YouTubers Band Together for an Epic ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Music Video
The official full length trailer for the much awaited film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians” is out, prompting Asian-American rapper Dan aka Dan featuring Bea Go made a rap music video inspired by the movie. The song, which is from Dan aka Dan’s album “Escape from L.A.,”…
· Editorial Staff
Disney Just Deleted Li-Shang From the Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Story
After changing the storyline of the original classic, not including any original songs, and having no known Asian American actors involved, Disney has committed the most heinous crime of all — beloved character Li-Shang will NOT be in the 2020 live-adaptation of “Mulan.” Twitter…
· Editorial Staff
New ‘Mulan’ Film Will Be Far From the Original and Twitter is Not Happy
While many fans are excited for the superstars from Asia tapped to star in Disney’s live adaptation of “Mulan”, some have been unhappy that the story deviates from the original classic. Why it matters: The original “Mulan” was released in 1998 and featured a star-studded cast of…
· Ryan General
Beloved Japanese Actor Sexually Assaults 4 Women in 30 Minutes, Leaves Headshots While Fleeing
A popular Japanese superhero was arrested by local authorities after going on a groping spree in a Tokyo intersection. The suspect was identified as Japanese actor Tsunenori Aoki, who plays Kamen Rider Duke (Ryoma Sengoku) from the iconic seminal tokusatsu (costumed superhero)…
· Carl Samson
Students From Micronesia Recreate ‘Mulan’ Song in Viral Twitter Video
A group of teenage students in Micronesia have become instant celebrities after recreating “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from Disney’s Mulan for a school project. The 38-second clip, shared by @senseileskee on Twitter, racked up at least 8.5 million views, 570,000 likes and…
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