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· Editorial Staff
Asian Actors Are Taking Jabs at the New ‘Mulan’
Nearly a week after its release, Disney’s live-action “Mulan” has steadily received mixed reviews from audiences, while calls for a boycott over political reasons continue to rise on social media. So far, two Asian actors in Hollywood appear to have thrown shade at the film,…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina’s Wild ‘Nora from Queens’ Trailer is Here
Comedy Central has just released the trailer for Awkwafina’s “Nora from Queens” TV series. The trailer sheds light on some of the characters of the show, which is loosely based on Awkwafina’s (whose real name is Nora Lum) life, according to Vulture. “Nora from Queens” follows…
· Carl Samson
Ming-Na Wen Lands Super Chill Role in Awkwafina’s New Comedy Show
Ming-Na Wen has been tapped to guest-star in Comedy Central’s “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens,” an upcoming series loosely based on Awkwafina’s — or Nora Lum’s — life growing up in outer-borough New York City. The “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” star, who was recently cast in “Star…
· Editorial Staff
Ming-Na Wen Becomes a TRUE Disney Queen After Getting Cast in New ‘Star Wars’ Series
Disney CEO revealed that iconic actress Ming-Na Wen, notable for being the voice of Mulan in the classic Disney animated film, will be joining the new live-action Star Wars series “The Mandalorian.” The reveal came on August 23 during the Disney Legends Ceremony at the D23 Expo…
· Editorial Staff
Ming-Na Wen Will Officially Be Named a ‘Disney Legend,’ Disney’s Highest Honor
Iconic actress Ming-Na Wen will be receiving the Disney Legends Award for her incredible contributions to the company, including being the voice of Mulan starting in 1996 and playing Agent Melinda May in Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Disney CEO Bob Iger explained (via Cnet):
· 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
Actress Ming-Na Wen Teases Cameo in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Ming-Na Wen, the voice behind the 1998 Disney classic Mulan, might appear in the upcoming live-action remake for good measure. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star hinted at a cameo when asked if she would return to the franchise in some way.
· Benjamin To
Why Mulan is the Ultimate Asian American
Editor’s Note: Benjamin To is a Los Angeles based writer, director, and producer who founded BAND WITH NO NAME Films. The views expressed in this piece are solely is own. June 5th, 1998.
· Bryan Ke
Ming-Na Wen and Her Husband Had Hands Down the Sweetest Valentine’s Day of 2018
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, we have to back up a bit to recognize “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Mulan” star Ming-Na Wen‘s adorable tribute to her husband, Eric Michael Zee. The couple announced that they celebrated their 25th Valentine’s Day together on Instagram.…
· Ryan General
Ming-Na Wen is Playing ‘Mulan’ Again
Aside from the two live-action Mulan remakes currently in the works, the popular heroine from an ancient Chinese legend will also make an appearance in Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”. While it is expectedly just a short scene where Mulan will be seen with…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Mulan Begins Filming This Month! Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Disney is slated to begin filming the eagerly awaited live-action “Mulan” movie this month as key members of the cast and crew are being finalized. Currently, the company has been keeping mum about any important information, such as a firm release date or any further cast…
· Bryan Ke
The Original Actress For Mulan Has Some Sage Advice for the New ‘Mulan’
The actress that will play the lead part in the first ever live-action adaptation of “Mulan” was officially revealed to be Chinese actress Liu Yifei. While some Chinese netizens strongly disagree with the decision to cast Liu, who is also known as Crystal Liu, many…