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· Bryan Ke
Rey in ‘Star Wars’ Was Almost Asian
Jessica Henwick, who starred in Netflix’s “Iron Fist,” went through a grueling six months of auditioning and almost played Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy. The 27-year-old “Game of Thrones” alum told reporters that she spent six months auditioning for the role of Rey in…
· Jin Hyun
Jon M. Chu Wants to Make a ‘Star Wars’ Rose Tico Spin-Off After Disney Disappointed Fans
“Star Wars” fans were left disappointed and outraged over the treatment of Kelly Marie Tran’s character, Rose Tico, in the new “Star Wars” film, “The Rise of Skywalker”. Among those unsatisfied with Tran’s lack of screen time was “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu, who…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran Reveals She Went Into Therapy Over Star Wars Hate Comments
Kelly Marie Tran, the Vietnamese American actress who starred in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” two years ago, had to undergo therapy after being subjected to online harassment from toxic fans. The 30-year-old actress revealed to Good Morning America how it felt being at the center…
· Editorial Staff
9 Gifts For Your Favorite Asian Baby Girl (ABG)
It’s the holiday season and you want to find just the perfect gift for the special Asian baby girl in your life! Well look no further, here’s a round-up of nifty gifties that are bound to impress. 1. Baby Yoda Plush You don’t need a tracking fob to find new items inspired by The…
· Bryan Ke
Japan is Doing a ‘Star Wars’ Kabuki Play and This is Who’s Playing Kylo Ren
A kabuki play based on the popular George Lucas film franchise “Star Wars” is scheduled for a one-night show later this month in Tokyo, Japan. Titled “Star Wars Kabuki-Rennosuke Hikarigatana Sanbon (Star Wars Kabuki-Rennosuke and the Three Light Sabers),” the show is set to be…
· Ryan General
The Rebels in ‘Star Wars’ Were Inspired By the Viet Cong, George Lucas Reveals
“Star Wars” might have been set in a galaxy far far away but the characters who played in its fantastical settings possess very human qualities. This was how “Star Wars” creator George Lucas intended his heroes and villains to be. That’s why each of the main characters remained…
· Bryan Ke
Kelly Marie Tran Gets Heartwarming Standing Ovation During ‘Star Wars Celebration’ in Chicago
Kelly Marie Tran, the Vietnamese-American Actress who currently plays Rose Tico in the upcoming “Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker,” was recently met with a very heartwarming standing ovation during an event. The wondrous moment happened during the “Star Wars Celebration” in…
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Trailer Redone in ’80s Style Anime is Incredible
People are losing it over the new viral clip where one fan decided to turn the epic Sci-Fi movie “Star Wars: A New Hope” into this ‘80s-style anime.
· Ryan General
30 Malaysian Artists Came Together to Transform an Abandoned Lot into a Street Art Exhibit
Malaysian-born artist and architectural designer Red Hong Yi and filmmaker Jared Abdul Rahman brought together 30 talented artists from Sabah to create magnificent works of art collectively called the “Pillars of Sabah.” The ambitious project saw artists of diverse ages,…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran Writes Powerful Op-Ed to Stand Up Against Racism
Kelly Marie Tran has broken her silence since deleting her Instagram account due to online harassment about three months ago. In an op-ed piece for the New York Times, the 29-year-old Asian American actress addressed the criticisms surrounding her role in “Star Wars: The Last…
· Bryan Ke
Star Wars Fans Show Love and Support for Rose Tico at San Diego Comic-Con
Many Star Wars fans showed their support for Rose Tico, played by Kelly Marie Tran in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” after trolls harassed the Vietnamese-American actress and pushed her off Instagram. Nerds of Color hosted “Rally for Rose” at Bayfront Park between Hall H and the…
· Ryan General
China Claims to Have a ‘Laser AK-47’ That Can Set People on Fire From Half a Mile Away
A firearm manufacturer in China has reportedly developed a new portable weapon that can shoot lasers similar to “blasters” found in many sci-fi films. Dubbed as the “ZKZM-500,” the laser assault rifle reportedly has similar dimensions to an AK-47, according to the South China…
· Editorial Staff
Facebook Hate Group Takes Credit For Cyberbullying Kelly Marie Tran off Instagram
A Facebook hate group has come out taking credit for driving “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” star Kelly Marie Tran off social media. Last week, the 29-year-old actress removed all her posts on Instagram without warning. Sources reported that it was due to all the online harassment…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran Deletes All Instagram Posts After Months of Racist Attacks From Star Wars Fans
After reportedly enduring months of online abuse from some angry Star Wars fans, actress Kelly Marie Tran has allegedly decided to delete all of her Instagram photos. The Vietnamese American star, who played the role of Resistance maintenance worker Rose Tico in “The Last Jedi,”…
· Bryan Ke
He Drew Hundreds of Epic Lunch Bags to Help His Son Make New Friends
Meet Dominick Cabalo, a father from Glendale, California who went the extra mile to help his son, Nicholas, who had trouble meeting new friends when he was still in Grade 4. He didn’t cook for them or talk to them, instead, he drew hundreds of amazing art on his brown lunch bag…
· Bryan Ke
Kelly Marie Tran Uses Her ‘Star Wars’ Salary to Pay Off Student Loans
While most breakthrough Hollywood celebrities spend their paycheck buying new homes, cars, and other luxury items, Kelly Marie Tran, the rising star first introduced in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, used her salary to pay off student loans. According to BuzzFeed, the 28-year-old…
· Heather Johnson Yu
George Lucas Once Begged This Japanese Actor to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader
When thinking of timeless samurai movies, two people should immediately come to mind: Akira Kurosawa, the legendary director, and Toshiro Mifune, the iconic leading man. With Kurosawa’s artistic vision and Mifune’s brilliant performances, they produced such classics as “Seven…
· Max Chang
Alt-Right YouTuber Sparks Racist Attack on Star Wars’ Kelly Marie Tran on Twitter
Kelly Marie Tran, the newest face in the “Star Wars” franchise, has been accepted by the public as the beloved, relatable hero from “The Last Jedi“. BLERPPPPPPPPPP I HAVE SO MANY FEELINGS!!!! And toys. But mostly feelings!!!!! 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
· Ryan General
Singaporean ‘Kylo Ren’ Books Entire Theater for Friends and Family to Watch ‘The Last Jedi’ With Him
One wealthy avid Star Wars fan from Singapore went all out to show his love for his favorite film franchise by hosting a private screening of “The Last Jedi” for his family and friends. Alex Low, 49, a car workshop and credit management company boss, shelled out 2,800 Singapore…
· Khier Casino
Star Wars Fans Rave About Rose Tico in Pub, Don’t Realize Who’s Sitting Next to Them
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is now in theaters and moviegoers can’t stop talking about it, especially right next to one of the film’s newest stars Kelly Marie Tran. Tran, who landed a breakthrough role in “The Last Jedi” as Rose Tico, a mechanic for the Resistance whose older…
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