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· Carl Samson
Constance Wu to Star in Film Adaptation of Asian American Author’s ‘Goodbye, Vitamin’
Constance Wu will reportedly star in Universal Pictures’ adaptation of “Goodbye Vitamin,” the highly praised 2017 novel from Asian American author Rachel Khong. According to Variety, Dylan Clark will produce for his Universal-based Dylan Clark Productions, while Jennifer Yee…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Announces Live-Action Adaptation of Anime ‘Cowboy Bebop’
Netflix has officially announced a live-action adaptation of the hit 90s Japanese anime “Cowboy Bebop.” The project, which will be adapted as a 10-episode series, has been in the works since last year, according to Variety. Netflix will co-produce the live-action “Cowboy Bebop”…
· 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
Twitter User Claps Back at Haters Complaining About No Mushu in New ‘Mulan’
Chinese netizens are looking forward to the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan” after seeing the first official teaser.
· Bryan Ke
High School Students Perform Epic Japanese Version Of ‘Friend Like Me’ from ‘Aladdin’
The live-action adaptation of the popular Disney movie ‘Aladdin’ has become such a hit in Japan that the company organized a Japanese version and music video for the hit song “Friend Like Me” in the most spectacular way.
· Ryan General
Live-Action ‘Mulan’ to Replace Mushu, Use Original Music But No Singing
Yesterday’s arrival of the teaser trailer for the live-action “Mulan” adaptation was greeted by fans with general excitement. Many appreciated how the minute-and-a-half clip shows familiar characters and scenes from the beloved 1998 Disney original animation.
· Ryan General
Sony is Making a Live-Action Final Fantasy Series
Sony Pictures Television and game developer Square Enix have reportedly begun production on a non-animated Final Fantasy series. The upcoming TV adaptation, to be co-produced with production company Hivemind, will be the first live-action production featuring the iconic video…
· Kimberly Nguyen
John Cho Has Been Growing His Hair Out for Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’
Earlier this month, John Cho posted a selfie showing his new hairdo for his role as Spike Spiegel in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop“. Fans were excited to see Cho embrace Spike’s character, including his hair. The photo shows Cho’s hair grown out and styled in…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Prank Where Kids Stick Their Fingers Into People’s Butts is Real
In Japan, children can stick their fingers into people’s butts and get away with it — at least in theory. The act, which involves putting together one’s index fingers to form a “gun,” is a socially acceptable prank known as kanchō.
· Carl Samson
Anime Fan Makes Trailer for a Live-Action ‘Nausicaä’ Film and It Looks Epic
A trailer for a live-action adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Nausicaä” came out of the blue on YouTube, exciting fans of what many regard as one of the greatest animated films ever made. The trailer comes from Brazilian director Chris Tex, an avid fan of Miyazaki’s work who sets…
· Ryan General
The King of Wakanda Will Play Japan’s First Black Samurai in an Upcoming Film
Yasuke, the first African samurai in Japanese history, will be played by King T’challa himself in an upcoming movie. Chadwick Boseman, who recently played Black Panther in “Avengers: Endgame,” has been cast as the legendary samurai warrior from 16th century Japan, according to…
· Bryan Ke
Legendary Artist Who Created ‘Lupin III’ Passes Away at 81
Kazuhiko Kato, or famously known under his pen name Monkey Punch, the creator of the classic manga and anime “Lupin III,” has passed away at the age of 81.
· Bryan Ke
Kumail Nanjiani In Talks to Join Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ With Angelina Jolie
Pakistani-American comedian, actor, and podcast host Kumail Nanjiani is reportedly in talks with Marvel to star in the Chloe Zhao-directed adaptation of the comic book “The Eternals,” potentially making him the first Pakistani-American actor to star in a Marvel film. The…
· Ryan General
John Cho Will Play Spike in The Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and We Can’t Contain Our Excitement
Netflix has revealed their cast for the live-action adaptation of the beloved anime “Cowboy Bebop,” and fans can’t contain their excitement. Set in the year 2071, the original anime series follows the story of a bounty hunter crew traveling in their spaceship called the Bebop.
· Ryan General
‘Akira’ Live-Action Remake Will Be Produced By Leonardo DiCaprio
The highly anticipated live-action remake of the beloved anime/manga “Akira” has been confirmed to be in full swing with the announcement of Leonardo DiCaprio as producer. Warner Bros acquired the rights to create a live-action remake of Akira back in 2002 and has been stuck in…
· Carl Samson
Mindy Kaling is Getting a Netflix Show Based on Her Experiences as an Indian American Teen
Netflix has ordered a new comedy series from Mindy Kaling, the company announced on Wednesday. The show, which has yet to have a title, will center on the “complicated life of a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl,” taking inspiration from Kaling’s own…
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