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· 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
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.”
· Khier Casino
Marvel’s New Editor-in-Chief Caught Pretending to Be Asian to Get More Work
C.B. Cebulski was appointed the new editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics earlier this month and he’s already under fire after admitting to Bleeding Cool that he wrote under the Japanese pseudonym, Akira Yoshida, from 2004 to 2006. Yoshida was brought onboard to bring “authentic”…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Marvel Misses Huge Opportunity to Give Asians a Hero in Favor of a White Guy
Asian American actor Lewis Tan said he worked hard and fought to land the role of Marvel’s Iron Fist but still ended up landing the role of one of the main villains instead. On Twitter, Tan posted how he “almost” played the hero Danny Rand, but it was Game of Thrones actor Finn…
· Ryan General
‘The Farewell’ Director Lulu Wang Resisted Pressure to Add a ‘White Guy’ Character
“The Farewell” has been widely praised not only for its heartfelt story and great acting but also for the tremendous casting that made the film authentic. However, director Lulu Wang recently revealed that the cast would have been different had she given in to the suggestions of…
· 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
Remembering Stan Lee: The Man Who Led the Way for Diversity and Inclusion in Comics
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book creator at the helm of Marvel Comics, passed away on the morning of Nov. 12 at age 95. Alongside artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, Lee was well-known for creating many of the most iconic characters in the Marvel universe, including but not…
· Ryan General
Afro-Asian Cosplayer Can Turn Herself Into Any Pop Culture Character
Jasmine, aka “Unique Sora,” is an Afro-Asian fine arts major from Texas who has perfected the craft of cosplaying. The 23-year-old student, who identifies as “a queer black/PoC cosplayer,” began dressing up as her favorite characters since 2008 and she has developed an amazing…
· Ryan General
Ryan Potter, Jamie Chung Return For ‘Big Hero 6’ TV Series
“Big Hero 6 The Series” is set for an epic debut on the Disney Channel with a premiere weekend event this summer. The small screen adaptation of the hit Disney animated movie will kick off with back-to-back episodes on Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen is Done With Stereotypical Martial Arts Roles
For international action star Donnie Yen, it’s time to move on from stereotypical martial arts roles. In a recent interview with Prestige Hong Kong, he revealed that he prefers more three-dimensional Asian characters in Hollywood films. Yen touched on the subject while…
· Max Chang
Hollywood Producer Stands Firm on Why Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Was Not Whitewashed
On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter published an opinion piece penned by producer Gavin Polone, wherein he discussed his thoughts on Whitewashing amidst the “Hellboy” controversy and the implications that recasting an Asian character had on diversity in cinema. In it, he argued…
· Ryan General
You Can Now Book This Gorgeous Private Island In Japan on Airbnb For $4,000 a Night
A private island with a beautiful traditional Japanese house in Japan is now open for booking via Airbnb. The entire uninhabited island called “Tajima,” which features not only a serene environment but also a variety of special activity areas, is being offered by owner Tetsuhiro…