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· Carl Samson
Pixar Releases Asian-Led Shorts to Help Fight Anti-Asian Violence
In response to the growing violence against Asian Americans, Pixar Animation Studios has released two exclusive Disney+ SparkShorts that center on Asian culture. The short films, titled “Wind” and “Float,” are now available to watch for free on the studio’s official YouTube…
· Carl Samson
Pioneering Director Who Made Pixar’s ‘Bao’ to Lead New Film ‘Turning Red’
Domee Shi, director of the Oscar-winning Pixar short “Bao,” is back at work with the studio for a new feature-length animated film. Announced on Disney’s Investor Day, “Turning Red” follows a teenager named Mei, who transforms into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.
· Carl Samson
Pixar’s Latest Short Has a Korean Grandma Struggling to Give Her Grandson a Better Life
“Wind,” Pixar’s latest short, is a tribute to the sacrifices of a woman who raised her children in the aftermath of the Korean War before bringing them to the United States for a better life. The film, produced through Pixar’s SparkShorts program — which allows the studio’s…
· Jin Hyun
Pixar Makes History With the First Filipino-American Animated Story
Pixar made history this Filipino American History Month with their new short film titled “Float,” which features Filipino animated characters for the first time. Pixar writer and director Bobby Rubio spoke to Action News about his project, saying, “As a Filipino-American and it…
· Ryan General
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Bao’ Wins Oscar For ‘Best Animated Short’
“Bao,” the heart-wrenching animated short featuring an adorable little dumpling, won this year’s Academy Award for “Best Animated Short.” The short film, which played before “Incredibles 2” during its theatrical run last year, was the directorial debut of Chinese-Canadian…
· Carl Samson
Pixar’s ‘Bao’ Nominated for Best Short Film at the Oscars
Pixar’s “Bao” is now an official nominee for the 91st Academy Awards. Directed by Domee Shi, the eight-minute animation that played before “Incredibles 2” received a nomination for Best Short Film on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
Pixar’s Tear-Jerking Short ‘Bao’ Could Win an Oscar in 2019
The adorable Disney and Pixar short film “Bao” has been shortlisted for the 2019 Oscars. “Bao,” along with other Pixar and DreamWork’s animated shorts, made it on the list for Best Animated Short, according to IndieWire.
· Waylae Gregoire
Pixar’s Short Film ‘Bao’ is Confusing The Heck Out of White People
Many Pixar fans are going out to see “Incredibles 2,” and like pretty much every Pixar film that comes out, there is a short film that plays before the main feature. This year, we are treated to the short film “Bao,” a lovely tale of a Chinese-Canadian mother who lives in an…
· Carl Samson
Disney/Pixar’s New ‘Bao’ Animated Short Will Change the Way You Feel About Dumplings
Disney/Pixar released a preview of its upcoming short film “Bao,” a deliciously adorable film about dumplings. “Bao,” which plays before “Incredibles 2,” focuses on a Chinese-Canadian woman who lives in an empty nest and finds another chance at motherhood when one of her…
· Bryan Ke
Filipina Woman Becomes Pixar’s First Supervising Female Animator
Meet Virginia “Gini” Santos, Pixar’s first female supervising animator who worked on the studio’s upcoming film, the Dia de los Muertos-inspired “Coco”. Gini was born in the Philippines, but she moved to Guam with her family when was just 3 years old, according to Philippine…
· Bryan Ke
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie Submitted for Oscars 2021
“Demon Slayer: The Movie: Mugen Train,” Japan’s most successful movie to date with a gross of 32.47 billion yen ($312 million) as of December 2020, is one of the few animated films that has been submitted for the 93rd Academy Awards in February. The 2020 anime movie will join…
· 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
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,…
· Bryan Ke
Ally Maki is the First Asian American Woman Cast in ‘Toy Story’
Ally Maki, who voices Giggle McDimples in “Toy Story 4,” was shocked when she found out that she was the first Asian American woman to join the franchise. The 32-year-old actress couldn’t believe she became a part of the animated film that she has loved since she was a child.
· Ryan General
Japanese Director’s Anime Film ‘Mirai’ Gets Historic Oscar Award Nomination
Anime is making its return at the Academy Awards this year with the nomination of director Mamoru Hosoda’s film “Mirai” for the “Best Animated Feature Oscar.” Hosoda, the visionary filmmaker behind “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” “Wolf Children,” and “The Boy and the Beast,”…
· Jin Hyun
12 Inspiring Stories From Asians That Prove 2018 Wasn’t A Complete Disaster
2018 has been an emotional roller coaster for many Asian Americans, from an exhausting number of hate crimes and several racist remarks to politicians and celebrities. The year literally kicked off with Logan Paul showing a Japanese suicide victim’s…
· Carl Samson
Cafe in Singapore Makes Adorable Steamed Hedgehog Buns And You Can, Too
Forget your regular bao — these steamed hedgehog buns are in. These adorable baos are straight out of Baker’s Brew Studio’s oven, making us question how anyone could ever eat them.
· Ryan General
Filipino American Composer Couple Wins Oscar For Best Original Song For ‘Coco’
Husband-and-wife composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez received their second Academy Award for Best Original Song on Sunday. The pair was awarded for the song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s “Coco.”
· Ryan General
7-Year-Old Asian Boy Makes $11 Million A Year Reviewing Toys on YouTube
A 7-year-old Asian American boy has been raking in millions by reviewing toy cars, action figures, Play-Doh, and other toys on YouTube. Ryan, the fun-loving son of Vietnamese mom Loann and Japanese dad Sean, is the adorable “host” of “Ryan ToysReview” a popular toy-review…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Filmmakers Get Sued For Their Shameless Rip Off of ‘Cars’
Students in school know that plagiarism is a huge no-no, but it seems that these Chinese filmmakers never got the memo. The movie “The Autobots,” which was released last July, has received criticism from viewers who decry it as a shameless rip off of Disney and Pixars’ movie…
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