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· Carl Samson
Henry Golding, Gemma Chan Launch Their Own Production Companies to Tell Asian Stories
A little less than a year after “Crazy Rich Asians” took over America, cast members Henry Golding and Gemma Chan have ventured into making their own movies. In a tweet on Wednesday, Golding proudly announced his Long House Productions, saying “thinking man’s action and sci-fi…
· Editorial Staff
Constance Wu’s Iconic Dress From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Being Donated to the Smithsonian Museum
Constance Wu’s blue gown that she wore in “Crazy Rich Asians” will be donated by Marchesa to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. The dress will be presented on Saturday, May 18 in Los Angeles at the first annual “The Party: A Smithsonian…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina’s New Movie Dives Into the Struggles of Handling Love and Loss in an Asian Family
The trailer for Awkwafina’s “The Farewell” has dropped this week — and it’s a total tearjerker. The “breakout star” of 2018 made us laugh with her performance in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8,” but this time, she showcases her versatility in what looks to be an emotional…
· Benny Luo
A Crazy Rich Conversation With ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Growing up as a Chinese-American, finding role models who looked like me on the big screen was always difficult. I saw many movies with all-Asian casts, but they were all Asian, not Asian American. There were movies with Asian leads like “The Replacement Killers” with Chow…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is Going to Be in the ‘Avatar’ Sequels
Michelle Yeoh has been officially tapped to play a role in the much awaited sequels to James Cameron’s “Avatar.” According to Deadline, the 56-year-old Malaysian actress will play the role of scientist Dr. Karina Mogue, as announced via the official social channels of the film…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Deadline Tweets ‘Misleading’ News Painting Ronny Chieng and Susan Wokoma as a Couple
Casting announcement for a new CBS show left people confused and eventually disappointed after learning that it will not center on an interracial romance as they had expected. On Friday, Deadline posted a tweet announcing that Chinese Malaysian actor Ronny Chieng and British…
· Carl Samson
Kevin Kwan’s New Series ‘The Emperor of Malibu’ Casts Max Willems as Lead
After an extensive search, CBS has cast Max Willems as the lead in Kevin Kwan and Warner Bros TV’s pilot for “The Emperor of Malibu.” Willems will play the role of Auggie, the son of a new Chinese billionaire who announces his engagement to Kate, his college girlfriend and an…
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina, Constance Wu, John Cho, and Lana Condor Share ‘Asian Glow’ Selfie
Awkwafina just brought back our Asian August feels! Yesterday, the “Jumanji” initiate shared a group selfie from Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party in Los Angeles, featuring “Crazy Rich Asians” co-star Constance Wu, “Searching” protagonist John Cho, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Allegedly Traded Sex for Movie Roles With Actress
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara has released a statement apologizing for his inappropriate actions in the past amid a sexual misconduct investigation launched by WarnerMedia. Tsujihara allegedly entered a sexual relationship with British actress Charlotte Kirk in…
· Ryan General
Gemma Chan Reveals How She’s Used Her Oxford Law Degree Since Becoming an Actress
Actress Gemma Chan recently shared how her law degree from Oxford University somehow became quite useful in her acting career. The “Crazy Rich Asians” star was featured on the cover of Modern Luxury magazine’s March issue where she gave a fascinating interview about her…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Reveals the Time He Snuck Into the Oscars
A celebrity or filmmaker’s first time at the Oscars marks a memorable occasion, and for “Crazy Rich Asians” director, Jon M. Chu, his memory attending his first Academy Awards is a different kind of memorable. Many celebrities receive their access into the Academy Awards through…
· Jin Hyun
Constance Wu’s Yellow Dress at the Oscars Has an Emotional Meaning For Asians
Last Sunday, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu turned heads on the Oscars red carpet, looking like an absolute queen in her custom-made Versace tulle gown. While this choice of dress may look as if it was inspired by Belle’s classic yellow ball gown from “Beauty and the…
· Ziye Wang
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Michelle Yeoh Says the Oscars Shouldn’t Nominate Based on ‘Diversity’
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, most recently of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame, said in an interview Sunday that she doesn’t think Oscar nominations should be doled out solely for the sake of diversity. Speaking to E!’s Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet of the 91st Academy Awards,…
· Editorial Staff
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Had ‘STEAMY’ Sex Scenes That Were Cut and We are LIVID
A number of “steamy” sex scenes were originally planned for “Crazy Rich Asians,” screenwriter Adele Lim said. However, director Jon M. Chu and producers decided to axe them at the earliest opportunity, leaving the Warner Bros. film with a PG-13 rating.
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Gets 10 Stitches After a Bad Fall in Paris
Michelle Yeoh took to Instagram to share an unfortunate injury over her Valentine’s weekend in Paris. Apparently, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star suffered a “bad trip” — and advised fans not to look if they’re squeamish.
· Khier Casino
The New York Asian Film Festival’s Winter Showcase Puts Asia’s Best Films in the Spotlight
2018 was a big year for Asian-American films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching,” but the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) aimed to spotlight other movies coming out of Asia. The first night of the festival’s inaugural winter showcase at SVA Theatre in the New York…
· Carl Samson
ABC Orders Asian American Comedy Called ‘Lazy Rich Asians’
ABC has ordered a comedy pilot with the working title “Lazy Rich Asians,” reportedly influenced by the phenomenal “Crazy Rich Asians” on Monday. The show is written by Jessica Gao, who won an Emmy for her work on Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.”
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Kevin Kwan to Get New Comedy on CBS
CBS has ordered a new comedy pilot from “Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan. The Singaporean-American novelist continues to ride the success of the 2018 film, which grossed $232 million in global ticket sales.
· Ryan General
Like People Magazine, Vogue Also Can’t Tell Asians Apart
Another major American celebrity publication is being criticized for misidentifying several Asian American actors in its published photos. In an earlier report, People magazine was called out by “Crazy Rich Asians” actor and “Daily Show” correspondent, Ronny Chieng, for…