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· Ryan General
Awkwafina Fails the Keto Diet After 1 Day Getting in Shape for ‘Shang-Chi’
Awkwafina recently shared how she attempted to try out a popular diet trend but could not stand it for more than a day. The actress recently shared in an interview with Women’s Health that she tried out some wellness fads and diets along with some exercise in preparation for her…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu Gets Fortune Cookie Saying ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’ After Wishing to Be Shang-Chi
Simu Liu, who was cast to play Marvel’s first Asian superhero “Shang-Chi,” sort of “predicted” that the role will be his in a tweet back in December. On Saturday, the “Kim’s Convenience” star might have just struck luck once again, this time through the good old fortune cookie.
· Ryan General
Chinese Netizens are Very Upset With Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero movie, is already generating controversy in China just days after its cast was announced at Comic-Con in San Diego. /center> Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the film’s casting at Hall…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu is Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’, Awkwafina Joins Cast
Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, star of hit CBC sitcom “Kim’s Convenience”, will be playing the comic superhero Shang-Chi for Marvel Studios in an upcoming film slated for 2021. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige made the official announcement in the Hall H arena in the San Diego…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Reportedly Seeking Chinese American Actors for ‘Shang-Chi’ Role
Production for Marvel’s first-ever Asian-led superhero movie “Shang-Chi” has begun and the studio is allegedly putting out test offers for actors to play the part. Variety film reporter Justin Kroll has allegedly been told that “Marvel is putting out test offers for a group of…
· Bryan Ke
Ronny Chieng Wants Marvel to Change Shang-Chi’s Chinese Character Name for a Great Reason
Many Asian fans are apparently not so thrilled after learning that Shang-Chi’s Chinese characters in the comics have a very odd English translation, one that feels completely unfit for a superhero. Australian-Malaysian actor and comedian, Ronny Chieng, who played Edison “Eddie”…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Allegedly Eyeing Donnie Yen, Ludi Lin to Star in Shang-Chi
The search for the titular role for Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” has allegedly begun, and the studio is already looking at its short-list of actors for the part, which includes “Aquaman” star Ludi Lin for the spot. Lin’s desire to lead the first-ever Asian-centric superhero film and his…
· Elliot Sang
‘Shang-Chi’ Will Be Important, But Far From Enough
Throughout my childhood, I wanted to play a superhero. I went through that same process many young, Asian, aspiring actors do; I researched what was possible for me. I googled “Asian superheroes” and found little to nothing. The search leads one to mostly side characters or…
· Editorial Staff
Marvel is Finally Developing ‘Shang-Chi,’ Their First Asian Superhero Movie
Marvel is finally making its first Asian superhero movie, centered on the “Shang-Chi” comic book. According to Deadline, Marvel studios has put Chinese-American writer Dave Callaham in charge of writing the screenplay and is currently looking for potential Asian and…
· Jin Hyun
Simu Liu Became Marvel’s First Asian Lead With a Tweet
The Asian American community has been dreaming of getting our very own Asian superhero for years, especially after the success of Marvel’s “Black Panther”. This past weekend, we saw the official cast announcement for the highly anticipated film, “Shang-Chi”, with…
· Jin Hyun
Asian American Movies Need To Do A LOT Better Than Generic Rom Coms
When the first few clips and images from “Crazy Rich Asians” were released, the Asian American community was immediately buzzing. Excitement ran high and expectations were even higher — finally, an Asian American blockbuster film with a star-studded Asian cast. Then came “To All…
· Ziye Wang
The ULTIMATE List of Every Asian Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe So Far
When “Crazy Rich Asians” drew in crazy amounts of money at the box office last summer, it set a very important precedent: there’s a market for Asian-led films, and it’s big. At least one studio took notice of that, because by December last year, Marvel announced that they were…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel’s FIRST Asian-Led Superhero Movie Finds Director
Destin Daniel Cretton has been officially tapped to direct Marvel’s first-ever Asian-led superhero movie “Shang-Chi.” Cretton, who is currently directing the Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan movie “Just Mercy,” has been officially hired to direct “Shang-Chi.” Dave Callaham, the…
· Ryan General
Marvel’s Newest Superhero is a Filipino Woman
Marvel has unveiled a new Filipina superhero named Wave and she looks very badass. The female character from the Philippines will be joining the Agents of Atlas team in the upcoming comic crossover “War of the Realms.”
· Ryan General
Marvel Exec Claims Sales Are Down Because of Women and Diversity
Female and racially diverse characters have been causing the sales slump for Marvel Comics, an executive at the company claimed. Over the last few years, Marvel has introduced greater racial and gender diversity to expand their audience. Back in 2013, Muslim teenager Kamala Khan…
· Ryan General
Marvel Assembles its Asian American Superheroes in One Epic Team Up Event
Marvel is bringing together Amadeus Cho, aka The Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Silk, Shang-Chi and others in what is possibly the most significant team-up of Asian-American superheroes ever assembled in print so far. The epic gathering of our favorite Asian American heroes will be showcased…