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· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Reveals What to Expect in BOTH Sequels
Director Jon M. Chu has opened up about the highly-anticipated sequels of “Crazy Rich Asians,” his Warner Bros. rom-com that made Hollywood history and box office records last summer. Speaking to Hollywood Life on Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards — where the film was…
· Carl Samson
Dwayne Johnson Was ‘Mad’ He Wasn’t Called for ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ Says Director Jon M. Chu
For the history-making phenomenon that it was, it comes as no surprise that many wanted to be part of Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians.” Among them is Dwayne Johnson, who had to call his friend, director Jon M. Chu, after learning things a little too late.
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Got Completely Snubbed by the Oscars and Fans are Not Having It
“Crazy Rich Asians” is nowhere on the list of the official nominees for the 91st Academy Awards, leaving fans incredibly disappointed. The Warner Bros. rom-com, which made Hollywood history and swept box office records last summer, was pegged for multiple nominations but…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is Officially Getting Her Own ‘Star Trek’ Spin-Off
After a few months of waiting, it has been confirmed that Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh is finally getting her own standalone “Star Trek” spin-off on CBS All Access. The confirmation came out after “Crazy Rich Asians,” the film in which Yeoh plays strict mother Eleanor Young,…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Wore the Emerald Ring From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (Which She Owns) at the Golden Globes
Many fans were surprised to see Michelle Yeoh wearing the emerald ring from “Crazy Rich Asians” on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday night. Actress Michelle Yeoh is wearing the ring from @CrazyRichMovie tonight. She says the film’s box office success feels like a “miracle”…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Doesn’t Think ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Actors Were Celebrated Enough
Michelle Yeoh finds a stark contrast in her time as an actor for Hollywood game changer “Crazy Rich Asians” and her 2000 fantasy drama “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the 56-year-old star recalled how actors in the Ang Lee movie received no…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Filipina American Author Lands Disney Streaming Deal, Another Win for Asian American Representation
A book centering on a female Korean protagonist has been picked up by Disney for their exclusive streaming service. The book itself, titled “29 Dates,” is written by Filipina-American author Melissa de la Cruz and was just published on Tuesday.
· Jacqueline Wong
Alan Yang’s New Netflix Movie ‘Tigertail’ is Another Step for Asian Americans in Media
“Master of None’s” Alan Yang is teaming up with Netflix again, and this time it is for his own movie he wrote and directed, called “Tigertail.” John Cho has been confirmed as the lead, along with Christine Ko, Tzi Ma, and Kunjue Li. The supporting cast includes Joan Chen, Hayden…
· Carl Samson
Ken Jeong Reveals He Literally Begged to Be in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Ken Jeong wanted to be in “Crazy Rich Asians” badly, similar to how he now feels about hosting the Oscars. The blockbuster film, which was recently nominated for both the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, is the first all-Asian picture to grace Hollywood in 25 years.
· Carl Samson
Ken Jeong Says He’ll ‘Fail Life’ If He Doesn’t Get to Host the Oscars
Ken Jeong has made it perfectly clear that he wants to host the Oscars. After Kevin Hart’s departure from the coveted appointment, the Academy has reportedly been “scrambling” to find a replacement ahead of the event on Feb. 25, 2019.
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director to Make Movie About Filipino Legend Arnel Pineda
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu is now in talks to helm the movie that chronicles the story of Arnel Pineda, a Filipino singer and songwriter who became the lead singer of iconic American rock band Journey. Warner Bros, the studio behind the film, is now in negotiation…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Greta Lee’s New HBO Show About Koreatown Could Be a First for Asian Americans
Greta Lee, the mastermind behind developing HBO dark comedy “KTown” based on the fictional kingpins of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, just might be spearheading the first premium cable show to feature Asian Americans.
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Not Doing Well in China
Warner Bros’ “Crazy Rich Asians” did not perform well in China’s box office after it premiered in theaters on November 30. The Jon M. Chu-directed film opened with about $1.2 million earned during its opening window in Chinese theaters, according to Deadline.
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh to Star Alongside Henry Golding in ‘Last Christmas’
Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh, joins her fellow “Crazy Rich Asians” star, Henry Golding, in the Paul Feig-directed comedy “Last Christmas.” The movie, which will feature the music of George Michael and his song of the same title, is scheduled for release on Nov. 15 next year,…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Beijing Premiere Gets Surprise Appearance From Jackie Chan
Director Jon M. Chu and some cast members of “Crazy Rich Asians” were recently in Beijing for the film’s mainland China premiere. International action superstar Jackie Chan even graced the event to support Michelle Yeoh and the team behind the multi-million dollar blockbuster.
· Ziye Wang
Hollywood’s First Male Sex Symbol Was a Japanese Man
Long before the hunky Henry Golding established himself as a Hollywood mainstay, a Japanese actor by the name of Sessue Hayakawa carved out an improbable career as one of the biggest stars of the silent film era, not least due to his “broodingly handsome” good looks. In an…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu Warns ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Could Take a While
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu believes that the highly-anticipated sequel to Warner Bros.’ blockbuster movie will not be created anytime soon. Speaking at Vulture Festival on Saturday, Wu suggested that the film’s progress depends on director Jon M. Chu’s schedule.
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians Star’ Henry Golding Was Once Embarrassed to Be Asian
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding recently admitted that he was once embarrassed about his Asian heritage when he was younger. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, the 30-year-old British Malaysian actor explained how his heritage and upbringing would…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu is OK With People Who Target Her for Dating Outside Her Race
Constance Wu shared her feelings about people who target her for her dating choices. Like many other Asian women, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star has faced backlash for her dating preferences — particularly with men outside her race.
· Kimberly Nguyen
Meet Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Hip Hop’ Who Freestyled for Obama in 2016
Remember when a young Vietnamese woman freestyled for Barack Obama when he visited Vietnam in 2016? In case you need a refresher, here’s the video: