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· Carl Samson
Warner Bros. Buys ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Will Feature an All-Asian Cast
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and apparently, it’s set to feature an all-Asian cast. Production is slated to kick off in Singapore by spring 2017, Deadline reported. Color Force, which produced “The Hunger Games” series, will develop…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. Was Secretly Paying Youtubers Tons of Money to Promote Games
A settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Warner Bros. was reached on Monday following the allegation that the entertainment company failed to “adequately disclose” paying online influencers to make good reviews. The FTC charged Warner Bros. of deceiving consumers…
· Connie K. Ho
Warner Bros. Media Camp’s Inaugural Class Shares Tips for Startups
One by one they each stood up. Some told funny jokes, while others wowed the crowd with their statistics. It was a unique gathering of people from entertainment, including entrepreneurs, media executives and investors. At the end of July, Warner Bros. held a Demo Day for its…
· Ryan General
Why Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ Became Part of the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Soundtrack
One of the surprise highlights of “Crazy Rich Asians” is the film’s highly evocative soundtrack which fittingly features contemporary Asian performers taking on soulful Chinese big-band jazz classics and some remakes of American pop songs. With just the right mix of party tunes,…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina Reveals Incredible Story of Going From a $9/Hour Job to Starring in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
The road to “Crazy Rich Asians” was not always smooth for Nora Lum — especially when one learns of her struggles to become the Awkwafina we know today. In an inspiring tweet on Sunday, the 29-year-old star recalled how she went from making $9 an hour at a vegan bodega to…
· Carl Samson
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Premiere Just Set a New Standard For Red Carpet Events in Hollywood
When Hollywood drops its first story about an Asian American character in a quarter-century, you know it’s gonna be epic. So when stars of Jon M. Chu’s highly-anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians” walked the emerald carpet of their Hollywood premiere last night, the sight was nothing…
· Carl Samson
‘The Bachelor: Vietnam’ Releases Official Trailer
“The Bachelor: Vietnam” released the official trailer of its highly-anticipated first season on Tuesday. The show airs after six months of preparation and nearly two months of filming, according to local outlet Kênh 14.
· Ryan General
Constance Wu Reveals Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Means So Much To Her
“Crazy Rich Asians” lead actress Constance Wu posted a touching message on Twitter, revealing her Hollywood story while highlighting the importance of the upcoming film to others and herself. #CrazyRichAsians opens August 15th. Read below to understand why it means so much to so…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Actor Henry Golding Addresses His Own ‘Whiteness’ in Casting Decision
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding addressed the “whitewashing” controversy over his casting in the upcoming film during a recent appearance on “The View.” Being partially Malaysian and partially White, Golding has received criticism over the role which some argued should…
· Bryan Ke
‘Deadpool 2’ Director in Talks to Lead ‘Enter the Dragon’ Remake
David Leitch, who made his directorial debut on the 2014 action film “John Wick” starring Keanu Reeves, is reportedly in talks to helm the remake of Bruce Lee’s 1973 martial arts classic, “Enter the Dragon.” The remake is still in early development under Warner Bros. as the…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett’s $650 ‘Penis Facials’ Come From Korean Baby Foreskins
“Ocean’s 8” stars Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett have found a source to maintain a youthful appearance: the foreskin of newborn Koreans. Yes, that’s right — Bullock calls it the “penis facial,” a shocking secret she revealed at the Ellen Show last week.
· Editorial Staff
Lucky VIPs Saw ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Last Night and Here’s The Verdict
“Crazy Rich Asians” is set for release this coming August 17 and we can’t possibly wait any longer to see a mainstream film with an All-Asian cast in 25 years since the “Joy Luck Club”. However, many lucky individuals were invited last night for an advanced screening of the…
· Editorial Staff
Cathy Yan Becomes the First Asian Woman to Direct a Superhero Film with ‘Harley Quinn’
In a historic move, Warner Bros. has tapped Chinese-American Cathy Yan to direct a DC spinoff based on Harley Quinn, starring Margot Robbie, according to Deadline. Why it matters: This makes Yan the first Asian female director ever to helm a superhero film and also makes her the…
· Benny Luo
Meet the ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ Teaching Others ‘How to American’
I was first introduced to Jimmy O. Yang after seeing him on HBO’s “Silicon Valley” where he plays Jian-Yang, a Chinese app developer struggling to immerse himself in American culture while creating groundbreaking apps, like the infamous Not Hotdog app. Yang’s character instantly…
· Carl Samson
Australian Gastropub ‘Hotel Longtime’ Sparks Fury for Racist Theme
A gastropub in Australia called “Hotel Longtime” is currently under fire over its alleged racist theme that presumably took cues from “Full Metal Jacket”, a movie that degraded Asian women. “Full Metal Jacket” was directed by Stanley Kubrick and involved a scene where a…
· Ryan General
‘The Bachelor Vietnam’ is Now Looking For Single Contestants
The Bachelor has officially come to Vietnam and is now accepting applications for its single eligible bachelor and his romantic interests. Vietnam’s version of the popular relationship reality television series will be among the three new “Bachelors” launching in Asia this year,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Here’s Your First Look at Daniel Wu in the New ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve surely heard about the new “Tomb Raider” movie starring Alicia Vikander and Daniel Wu. Repost from @voguechina: #VogueCover #AliciaVikander and #DanielWu, the #TombRaider stars land our April cover. @angelica_cheung…
· Ryan General
DC Films Has a New President and He’s Asian American
After an arguably tumultuous year for DC movies, Warner Bros. has decided to excite everyone with the announcement of a leadership change in the beginning of 2018. At the center of this massive change is the promotion of talented film producer Walter Hamada, who will oversee the…
· Carl Samson
‘A Christmas Story Live!’ Finally Changes That Racist Chinese Restaurant Scene
Fox’s “A Christmas Story Live!”, which aired on Sunday night, updated an infamous Chinese restaurant scene from both the original film and Broadway musical to the delight — and relief — of many fans. In the 1983 movie, a group of Asian waiters from Chop Suey Inn sang “Deck the…
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