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· Bryan Ke
Sandra Oh, Michelle Yeoh and Henry Golding to Star in ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Adaptation
“Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh has been tapped to lend her voice alongside Michelle Yeoh in the adaptation of the best-selling children’s book “The Tiger’s Apprentice.” The project, which is under Paramount Animation, will become the directorial debut of Carlos Baena, a Pixar…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu to Star in Film Adaptation of Asian American Author’s ‘Goodbye, Vitamin’
Constance Wu will reportedly star in Universal Pictures’ adaptation of “Goodbye Vitamin,” the highly praised 2017 novel from Asian American author Rachel Khong. According to Variety, Dylan Clark will produce for his Universal-based Dylan Clark Productions, while Jennifer Yee…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Announces Live-Action Adaptation of Anime ‘Cowboy Bebop’
Netflix has officially announced a live-action adaptation of the hit 90s Japanese anime “Cowboy Bebop.” The project, which will be adapted as a 10-episode series, has been in the works since last year, according to Variety. Netflix will co-produce the live-action “Cowboy Bebop”…
· Ryan General
Author Jamie Ford Says ‘No Whitewashing’ of Asian American Protagonists in His Book’s Film Adaptation
A movie adaptation of Jamie Ford’s best-selling novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” is in the works as Ford assures that there will be no whitewashing of its characters. The 2009 historical fiction tells the bittersweet story of friendship and love between…
· Ryan General
Why Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Journey to the West’ Adaptation is Making Chinese Fans Angry
A treasured epic folklore from China is about to get a new adaptation in the form of a miniseries for ABC, TVNZ, and Netflix and it has so far stirred some mixed responses from netizens. The show, which is a New Zealand-Australian co-production, will be another retelling of…
· Ranier Maningding
Jordan Peele Might Direct The Live-Adaptation of Akira. Here’s Why I’m HYPED
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. After years of unapologetic whitewashing from Hollywood, I was beginning to think that the…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen To Star in Film Adaptation of ‘Sleeping Dogs’
Square Enix’ open world action-adventure video game Sleeping Dogs is getting a film adaptation and action star Donnie Yen has reportedly been tapped to play the lead role. The talented martial arts actor, who has recently starred in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “xXx:…
· Khier Casino
Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· Carl Samson
Jon M. Chu Tapped to Direct Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Movie
Jon M. Chu is reportedly in talks to direct a live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 film “Lilo & Stitch.” The 41-year-old, known for helming “Crazy Rich Asians,” is already with the studio for the series “Willow” on Disney Plus, serving as director and executive producer.
· Bryan Ke
Fox Game Show Gets Backlash for Using ‘Chink in Armor’ to Refer to Singer
Fox has apologized after singing competition, “I Can See Your Voice,” used the expression “Chink in the Armor” to describe the performance of a singer dressed as a knight in last week’s episode. The Twitter post on Oct. 28 featured contestant Julian Mendoza wearing a knight…
· Editorial Staff
China is Forcing Thousands of Tibetans Into Labor Camps, Jamestown Foundation Says
China has subjected over half a million “rural surplus laborers” in Tibet to centralized, military-style vocational training in the first seven months of 2020, according to a new study from research institute The Jamestown Foundation. The scheme, in line with President Xi…
· Ryan General
Korean American Director Takes Over to Rewrite, Lead Live-Acton ‘Your Name’
Korean American filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the hit Japanese anime film “Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa),” Deadline reports. Taking over: Chung, the acclaimed director of 2007’s “Munyurangabo” and this year’s “Minari,” is replacing…
· Carl Samson
Mulan’s Stunt Double Quickly Becomes High Point of the Film
Photos of Liu Yifei’s stunt double for “Mulan” have gone viral on social media this week, leaving some users curious about the movie’s fate if she actually played the role. The double, Liu Yaxi, reportedly shared images of herself as Mulan on Weibo Monday, but somehow took them…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Actor Tzi Ma Says Asian Actors Are Overlooked in Awards
“Mulan” live-action star Tzi Ma shined a spotlight on Asian actors are overlooked during award shows as well as the lack of recognition for their work. Lack of recognition: In a virtual interview with Variety, the 58-year-old Hong Kong American actor expressed his confusion…
· Carl Samson
People Are Rightfully Outraged That ‘Mulan’ Has No Chinese Subtitles
Fans who shelled out $30 to watch Disney’s “Mulan” have taken to social media to slam the live-action remake’s lack of Chinese subtitles. The film, set for a Chinese theatrical release on Sept. 11, arrived on Disney Plus last Friday but only included captions in European-origin…
· Bryan Ke
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ is ‘Fresh’ on Rotten Tomatoes, Here’s What Critics Are Saying
The much-awaited live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan” is finally out, receiving a “fresh” 78% rating on the review aggregation website for films and television, Rotten Tomatoes. Positive reviews: The film, directed by Niki Caro and stars Liu Yifei as the titular character,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Game of Thrones’ Producers Pick Up Chinese Author’s Hugo-Award Winning Sci-Fi Trilogy for Netflix
“Game of Thrones” producers are on board for a Netflix adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning Chinese science fiction trilogy “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who both worked on the HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s “Game…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist is Now Being Called the ‘Real Mulan’
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy activist Agnes Chow just earned a new nickname after many supporters started calling her the “real Mulan” following the news of her arrest.
· Maina Chen
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Creators Walk Out of Netflix’s Live-Action Remake and Now All Hope is Lost
Fans of the beloved animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” were distraught and baffled when the creators announced on Wednesday that they left its imminent Netflix live-action reboot. The Great Divide: News of Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s departure came when the…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Actor, 43, Breaks Internet With Bathtub Scene
After making everyone fall in love with his bad-boy character in “Meteor Garden” in 2001, Taiwanese actor Jerry Yan is back with his God-chiseled abs in “Count Your Lucky Stars.” A 30-second scene in the premiere of the romantic comedy series where the shirtless 43-year-old…
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