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· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Becomes the Most Successful Studio Rom-Com in Almost a Decade
“Crazy Rich Asians” is now the most successful Hollywood studio romantic comedy film in nine years at the U.S. box office. The Warner Bros. movie achieved the feat after finishing Labor Day with $117 million, passing the $110.2 million of Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” in 2015.
· Bryan Ke
Singapore Airlines Turned Down a Chance to Be in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
In what may seem like a surprising decision, Singapore Airlines (SIA) reportedly turned down the offer to be included in “Crazy Rich Asians” out of fear of being misrepresented in movies. Film producer Nina Jacobson admitted while speaking to The Wrap in an interview early last…
· Khier Casino
John Cho Almost Declined To Star in ‘Searching’ Because He’s a Father
As we celebrate Asian-American representation in Hollywood with the success of “Crazy Rich Asians” and an announcement of a possible “The Joy Luck Club” sequel, #AsianAugust comes to a close with a nationwide release of “Searching” this Friday. Starring John Cho, who has…
· Frederick Kuo
How The Wealth in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Really a Symbol of Western Dominance
I watched the movie “Crazy Rich Asians” in the afternoon of its opening day. As the first movie in a quarter century with an all Asian cast breaking through the bamboo ceiling of Hollywood representation, it lived up to the hype. It was a surreal and awesome experience to see…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Still the #1 Movie in America in Its Second Weekend
Following a successful debut, “Crazy Rich Asians” continues its impressive box office performance, adding another $25 million to its total earnings in its second weekend in theaters. Based on studio estimates Sunday, almost as many people watched the film over the weekend as…
· Carl Samson
Harry Shum Jr., Shibutani Siblings Buy Out Theaters to Support John Cho’s ‘Searching’
“Crazy Rich Asians” actor Harry Shum Jr. and Olympic medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani bought out theaters in support of “Searching,” a hyper-modern thriller starring “Star Trek” alumnus John Cho. Directed by Aneesh Chaganty, “Searching” revolves around David Kim’s (John Cho)…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Singer Who Auditioned on YouTube and Made It into ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Crazy Rich Asians” will not be the same without the soulful voice that owned its opening and closing credits. That voice belongs to 22-year-old Cheryl Koh, who snagged a role in the box office hit after a winning audition on YouTube.
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh Remembers Being Called a ‘Banana’ For Not Being ‘Chinese Enough’
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Michelle Yeoh revealed in a recent interview that she was called a “banana” to mock her for not acting “properly like a Chinese person.” The Malaysian-born actress appeared alongside fellow CRA cast members Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Henry…
· Bryan Ke
Amazing Mom Makes the Same Dress Constance Wu Wore in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Her Daughter
A Vietnamese-American mother is winning the hearts of many people including actress Constance Wu after a “Crazy Rich Asians”-inspired dress she made for her daughter went viral online. Ha Truong, a Kansas-born daughter of Vietnamese refugees and wife of a Thai immigrant, was…
· Carl Samson
Fox and Scooter Braun are Making a Movie About K-Pop
Fox 2000 Pictures has acquired the rights to a K-Pop-centered film based on a pitch from SB Projects and Epic Magazine. The untitled movie features an Asian-American college student who becomes a top contender in South Korea’s toughest K-Pop competition show.
· Ryan General
A ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel is Already in the Works
Following the initial success of “Crazy Rich Asians” both in the box office and critical acclaim, Warner Bros. has reportedly started developing the film’s sequel. According to Deadline, screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim are set to return to write the script soon.…
· Ryan General
Read the Heartfelt Letter that Got Coldplay to Let ‘Yellow’ Play in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
At a crucial part towards the ending of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a Mandarin cover of Coldplay’s 2000 hit single “Yellow” captured an emotional scene with Constance Wu’s character Rachel Chu. It is interesting to note, however, that if it weren’t for Director Jon M. Chu’s…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong Films Himself Convincing Bros to Watch ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Instead of ‘The Meg’
If Ken Jeong isn’t saving lives during a stand-up show, he and director Jon M. Chu are convincing people to watch “Crazy Rich Asians” instead of going to watch “The Meg” in theaters. The 49-year-old actor and former physician managed to “convince” three young men to watch “Crazy…
· Ryan General
News Outlet’s ‘Real’ Crazy Rich Asian Video in Singapore Gets Roasted on Facebook
A video purportedly showing where the actual “Crazy Rich Asians” hang out in Singapore has earned some negative responses from netizens. Presented by lifestyle magazine editor Esther Quek for the South China Morning Post, the video clip has been mostly met with derision from…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is the #1 Movie in America, Director Jon M. Chu Shares an Emotional Tweet
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu took to Twitter to celebrate the impressive box office showing his film “Crazy Rich Asians” displayed in the first five days. The film, which cost $30 million to make, has made an estimated $34 million since opening on August 15th to take the top spot at the…
· Bryan Ke
One Woman’s Twitter Story Brilliantly Captures the Massive Influence of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Crazy Rich Asians,” the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s book of the same title, has made a huge impact on many Asian Americans including Huffington Post editor Kimberly Yam. In a series of Twitter posts, Yam begins sharing a story of her father delivering food to her class in 3rd…
· Editorial Staff
Actor Recounts Having Constance Wu as His Driver When She Was a Struggling Actress
Constance Wu is a star who’s quickly becoming a household name. Her performances in ABC’s hit show “Fresh off the Boat” and recently “Crazy Rich Asians” has earned her a legion of fans all over the world. However, it wasn’t always like this. Before her breakout role on ABC, Wu…
· Khier Casino
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Called ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ in Germany and Italy
The wait for “Crazy Rich Asians” to hit theaters is finally over, but one German moviegoer spotted one important detail missing from movie posters in his country. While the film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name has yet to be released in several…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina’s Character in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sparks Black Cultural Appropriation Debate
Critics on Twitter have accused Awkwafina’s character in “Crazy Rich Asians” as appropriating Black culture, claiming that she did not act and only had to pull off her “real-life Blackface.” Awkwafina plays Goh Peik Lin, the sassy, bottle blonde sidekick to Constance Wu’s Rachel…
· 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,…