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· 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…
· Ryan General
Indie Studio Shows Netlix How the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Live-Action Should Look Like
An indie studio has taken up the task of showing Netflix how to do a proper adaptation of the hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” It was earlier announced that the streaming service is developing a live-action original series based on the Nickelodeon property.
· Carl Samson
Netflix is Making a Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Series
A live-action series of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is coming to Netflix. Original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will direct and executive-produce the show, which starts production in 2019.
· Carl Samson
South Korea Just Made ‘Avatar’ Robots a Reality
The first manned bipedal robot has been born in South Korea. Meet “Method-2,” a 13-foot, 1.5-ton robot that is now being shown off by Hankook Mirae Technology. It is expected to hit the market next year.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese University Uses Robot Surrogates to Hold Graduation
A university in Japan gave its students the opportunity to attend their graduation from their home by letting them control avatar robots as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The robots, called “Newme,” was developed by ANA Holdings, according to Reuters. One by one, the students…
· Ryan General
Beloved DeviantArt Artist Qinni Passes Away From Cancer at 29
After a long battle with cancer, talented artist Qing Han, aka Qinni, passed away at age 29 earlier this month. The beloved artist from Canada, whose work inspired many for over a decade, left a multitude of fans and followers online devastated.
· Ryan General
Woman Finds True Love With Her Coworker After ‘Lots’ of Toxic Relationships
Finding love, let alone dating after battling a toxic past is never easy, to say the least. Carrying emotional baggage is crushing and can weigh some people down to a point where finding a healthy relationship is nearly impossible. Fortunately for Facebook user Sarah Grace, she…
· Bryan Ke
Dante Basco to Direct his First Film With ‘The Fabulous Filipino Brothers’
After appearing in front of the camera, Filipino American actor Dante Basco is now ready to make his directorial debut with “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers.” Basco, who is known for his portrayal of Rufio in the 1991 Steven Spielberg movie “Hook,” will direct the film that he…
· Bryan Ke
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Say Keanu Reeves Playing Moon Knight is ‘A Good Call’
It’s no secret that Marvel has been looking for ways to bring fan-favorite actor Keanu Reeves into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however, it has always been unclear as to what role the “John Wick” actor would play. Recently, “Avengers: Endgame” co-directors Anthony and Joe…
· Ryan General
Filipina-Korean Actress Cast as Batgirl in the DC Film ‘Birds of Prey’
Ella Jay Basco, a young Filipina-Korean actress, is playing Batgirl in the upcoming DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film “Birds of Prey”. Officially titled “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, the Warner Bros’ movie will be a Harley Quinn spinoff…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Tells Lena Headey to ‘F*** Off’ in Hilarious Video
Michelle Yeoh and Lena Headey have certainly gotten closer on the set of “Gunpowder Milkshake.” On Thursday, Headey shared a short video showing exactly what it’s like to work with the “Crazy Rich Asians” star — especially when she “hates” you.
· Bryan Ke
New ‘Pokémon Sleep’ App Promises a ‘gameplay experience unlike any other’
During the press conference, which was held in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, The Pokémon Company unveiled several new exciting projects that are currently in development, and one of them is a feature tightly connected to the new “Pokémon Go Plus +” device called “Pokémon Sleep.”…
· Ryan General
Japanese Artist Who Created ‘Momo’ Has Destroyed It After Causing Online Hysteria
The Japanese artist behind the horrifying image used in the viral Momo controversy stated that he has already destroyed the sculpture, proclaiming “Momo is dead.” According to the artist Keisuke Aisawa, identified by the Sun as Keisuke Aiso, he feels “responsible” for terrifying…
· Ryan General
Jay Park Defends Artist With Dreads After Accusations of ‘Cultural Appropriation’
After trending on Twitter for his controversial statements on cultural appropriation, singer Jay Park clarified his stance in a series of tweets and an apology on Instagram.
· Carl Samson
The World’s Most Watched TV Show is Going to Be Hosted by AI Next Week
Four artificial intelligences will host the world’s most-watched TV show in China next week, marking a first in history just in time for the Lunar New Year. The annual China Central Television (CCTV) Network Spring Festival Gala, which airs on Feb. 5, will find celebrities…
· Ryan General
James Wan Makes History as ‘Aquaman’ Earns More than $1 Billion Worldwide
“Aquaman” passed the $1 billion mark on Saturday, making director James Wan the second filmmaker, alongside James Cameron, to helm two $1 billion-plus grossers for two different studios. Wan’s first billion-dollar hit was Universal’s “Furious 7” which grossed $1.5 billion in the…
· Carl Samson
Cafe in Japan Hires Paralyzed People to Control Robot Servers
A cafe with an all-robot staff controlled by paralyzed people has opened in Tokyo. The cafe, called Dawn ver.β, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 26.
· Stephanie Ngo
Asian American Celebrities Join Forces To Get Out the Vote
Chinese-American comedian Kristina Wong, along with other Asian American entertainers and public figures, came together in a recent YouTube video to tell the AAPI community to “GET OUT THE VOTE.”
· Bryan Ke
Authorities Warn About Disturbing ‘Momo Game’ on WhatsApp After 12-Year-Old’s Suicide
Police around the world are warning people against a WhatsApp game with an avatar believed to be from Japan after Argentinian authorities linked the messaging craze to the suicide of a 12-year-old girl. Buenos Aires police are trying to determine whether the creepy “Momo Game”…
· Ryan General
Natalie Portman Responds to Claims of Whitewashing Asian Character in New Film
Just weeks of its Feb. 23 release, sci-fi film “Annihilation” was embroiled in a whitewashing controversy for the casting of leads Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Both advocacy groups Media Action Network for Asian Americans and American Indians in Film and Television…