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· Bryan Ke

Warner Bros. CEO Steps Down After Sex-for-Roles Scandal

Warner Bros. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tsujihara has reportedly stepped down from his position amid the controversial sex-for-roles scandal allegation he previously had with a Hollywood actress. The exit was announced by WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey less than…

· 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

Warner Bros. is Making a ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie

Hello Kitty, arguably the world’s most recognizable cats, is set to star in her own Hollywood film. The iconic character, created by Sanrio, will be making its English-language feature film debut in a production by New Line Cinema and FlynnPictureCo, Variety reports.

· Carl Samson

Warner Bros. Buys ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Will Feature an All-Asian Cast

Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and apparently, it’s set to feature an all-Asian cast. Production is slated to kick off in Singapore by spring 2017, Deadline reported. Color Force, which produced “The Hunger Games” series, will develop…

· Editorial Staff

Warner Bros. Was Secretly Paying Youtubers Tons of Money to Promote Games

A settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Warner Bros. was reached on Monday following the allegation that the entertainment company failed to “adequately disclose” paying online influencers to make good reviews. The FTC charged Warner Bros. of deceiving consumers…

· Connie K. Ho

Warner Bros. Media Camp’s Inaugural Class Shares Tips for Startups

One by one they each stood up. Some told funny jokes, while others wowed the crowd with their statistics. It was a unique gathering of people from entertainment, including entrepreneurs, media executives and investors. At the end of July, Warner Bros. held a Demo Day for its…

· Bryan Ke

Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park to Close After 94 Years for New ‘Harry Potter’ Park

After 94 years of bringing joy to kids and adults alike, the iconic Toshimaen amusement park in Tokyo, Japan has officially closed its doors to guests on Monday to make way for a “Harry Potter” theme park. Owned by Seibu Railway Co., Toshimaen was one of the largest amusement…

· Carl Samson

#AsiansForBlackLives: Harry Potter Star Responds to JK Rowling’s ‘Racist’ Name Choice

Chinese Scottish actor Katie Leung is winning praises on Twitter for her response regarding the “racist” choice of her character’s name in the “Harry Potter” series. Leung, who played Cho Chang in Warner Bros.’ movie adaptation — the only Asian character to ever share the…

· Carl Samson

‘This is F-ed Up’: Director Jon M. Chu Slams Fake Casting Call for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu has lambasted an internet scam calling for Asian actors to audition for roles in the upcoming sequels of the 2018 blockbuster film. The false notice, which arrived in the form of a sketchy press release, reportedly came from a Twitter user…

· Carl Samson

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Nico Santos ‘Devastated’ as Stepdad Dies, Mom Suffers From COVID-19

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that Santos’ mother was recovering from COVID-19, not his stepmother. Nico Santos announced the death of his stepfather from COVID-19, which has now killed more than 2,100 people in the U.S.

· Bryan Ke

Randall Park to Co-Host Funny and Shocking Real-Life Stories in ‘True Story’

“Fresh Off The Boat” and “Always Be My Maybe” star, Randall Park, has been tapped to co-host a hybrid alternative-scripted series called “True Story.” Park will be joined by “The Office” and “The Hangover” star Ed Helms in the comedic series, according to Deadline.

· Bryan Ke

7-Year-Old Sings EPIC Version of ‘Reflection’ From ‘Mulan’

Le Gianna, a young singer who has amassed millions of views on her YouTube channel, is back with another viral-worthy cover and this time, it is for the song “Reflection” from the hit Disney film “Mulan.” The video, which stars the 7-year-old singer along with her friends Dayna,…

· Carl Samson

Actress Lori Tan Chinn About to Go on Food Stamps Before Starring in ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’

After a five-decade career that involved years of discrimination, Lori Tan Chinn was ready to quit acting and rely on welfare — until she snagged a role in Awkwafina’s “Nora from Queens.” In a recent interview with Time, the 71-year-old actress, who plays Awkwafina’s…

· Carl Samson

She Made $9 an Hour Just 6 Years Ago, Now She’s a Golden Globe Winner

Awkwafina is back in the headlines for making history as the first Asian American woman to win a Golden Globe for lead actress on Sunday, joining a small group of talents of Asian descent who have won in the ceremony since its inauguration. The 31-year-old star received the…

· Bryan Ke

America’s Answer to TikTok is a Startup That Rappers Just Invested MILLIONS in With an Asian Founder

Social video platform Triller is now on its way to overtake TikTok in the United States as it lands millions of dollars in investments from many famous recording artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and more. Triller has 26.5 million monthly active users in the U.S. while…

· Ryan General

Ali Wong Lands ‘8-Figure’ Netflix Deal for 2 Stand-Up Specials

Netflix has more exciting things lined up for Ali Wong fans. After the massive success of Wong’s 2016 stand-up special “Baby Cobra” and last year’s “Hard Knock Wife,” the comedian is set to do two new stand-up specials for the streaming service.

· Carl Samson

The Most Expensive Sushi Restaurant in NYC Costs $600 a Person

The most expensive sushi restaurant in the U.S. is now charging diners about $600 a meal — and that’s before drinks and taxes. Masa, located in New York City’s Time Warner Center, takes pride in its authentic Japanese omakase (chef’s choice) experience, offered by owner…

· Ryan General

Bruce Lee Once Called Fake Martial Artists ‘Cowards’ in Rare Phone Recording

An old phone call unearthed from 1972 has perfectly captured the timeless passion Bruce Lee had for martial arts. Uploaded to YouTube back in 2016, Lee can be heard talking to a friend and martial arts student named Dan Lee in the audio clip.

· Carl Samson

Brenda Song Claims She Wasn’t ‘Asian Enough’ for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, Jon M. Chu Responds

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu responded to Brenda Song’s statement that she failed to audition for the blockbuster film because she was not “Asian enough” for its production team. In a new interview with Teen Vogue, the “Dollface” star revealed that while she is a fan…

· Carl Samson

Disney Plus Warns Users of Problematic Scenes in Their Old Cartoons

Disney is warning users of “outdated cultural depictions” in some of its older movies available on Disney Plus this week. The streaming service, which launched to more than 10 million sign-ups on Tuesday, currently boasts a library of about 500 films and 7,500 episodes of TV,…

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