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· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu reveals he lost his grandparents to COVID after fellow Marvel star voices anti-vaccine stance
Evangeline Lilly, who portrayed Hope van Dyne, or the Wasp, in “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” shared her support for “bodily sovereignty” against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations on Instagram. Soon after, “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu revealed that he had lost his grandparents to COVID-19…
· Jiselle Lee
Ally Maki gives an exclusive first look into Marvel’s new Hulu show ‘Hit Monkey’
Actress Ally Maki spoke with NextShark about starring as Haruka in the highly anticipated Marvel series “Hit-Monkey,” which comes out on Hulu on Wednesday. The show, based on the Marvel character of the same name, takes place in Japan and is centered around a Japanese snow…
· Ryan General
After 57 years, Marvel Comics’ Iron Fist has an Asian alter ego thanks to writer Alyssa Wong
Iron Fist, a Marvel Comics hero inspired by Hollywood martial arts films from the ‘70s, will finally feature a character of Asian descent as the titular hero in an upcoming comic series. Flaming fist bump: Award-winning writer Alyssa Wong is building upon the Iron Fist mythos by…
· Michelle De Pacina
New Marvel ‘Hit-Monkey’ trailer features voice actors George Takei and Olivia Munn
Asian American actors George Takei and Olivia Munn stars in Hulu’s new animated series “Hit-Monkey.” About the series: On Oct. 18, Hulu released an official trailer of its new original series from Marvel, “Hit-Monkey.”
· Maina Chen
Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ No. 1 in AMC presales, beats ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Black Widow’ in early sales
Marvel’s “Eternals” is dominating early ticket sales and has become No. 1 in AMC presales for the year. Presale predictions: The latest upcoming film to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is estimated to have garnered $2.6 million in the first 24 hours of its advance…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel writer quits after learning editor-in-chief pretended to be Asian to further his career
Former “Daredevil” executive producer and Marvel Comics writer Steven S. DeKnight has announced that he will no longer write for Marvel until C.B. Cebulski, the publication’s editor-in-chief, steps down from his position. What happened: In a series of tweets shared on Sunday,…
· Khier Casino
Tony Leung is so legendary that Marvel boss was left ‘speechless’ after meeting him on set of ‘Shang-Chi’
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” features Simu Liu as the titular main character, but another star of the film left Marvel chief Kevin Feige so flabbergasted that he could hardly speak. High praise: Hong Kong legend Tony Leung, who plays Shang-Chi’s father Wenwu, aka…
· Ryan General
Marvel made an internal list of Asian stereotypes to destroy in ‘Shang-Chi’ film
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is setting out to undo the source material’s racist past by challenging its harmful Asian stereotypes. Shang-Chi’s problematic origins: Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, the character of Shang-Chi was among…
· Thy Nguyen
Simu Liu confesses he cheated on the ‘Marvel Diet’ because Asians just eat better
Simu Liu confessed in an exclusive interview that he didn’t stick to the “Marvel diet” during filming and that the food was better while working with an all-Asian cast. The “Marvel diet”: Liu began training to get the “Marvel body” from the moment he was cast and spent six…
· Thy Nguyen
New Marvel actor Meng’er Zhang talks about punching Simu Liu’s face
In an exclusive interview, Meng’er Zhang, the Chinese actor who plays Shang-Chi’s sister Xialiang, shared that she didn’t know she was auditioning for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and ended up punching Simu Liu in the face on set. Landing the role: Zhang told…
· Bryan Ke
NY Times Bestselling Author Becomes the First South Asian Woman to Write ‘Ms. Marvel’
Samira Ahmed, a New York Times bestselling YA (Young Adult) author, makes history as the first South Asian woman to write a comic book series for “Ms. Marvel.” The announcement: The new series, titled “Ms. Marvel: Beyond The Limit,” will be penned by Ahmed and illustrated by…
· Isa Peralta
Marvel Reveals Filipino American Version of Captain America
Marvel’s latest Captain America-inspired superhero — a female Filipino American college student named Ari Agbayani — will make her debut in an upcoming issue of the limited series “The United States of Captain America.” In the series: Steve Rogers looks for his stolen shield…
· Bryan Ke
‘China Captain’ Accused of Copying Marvel Films, Features Chinese Folklore and Bruce Lee
“China Captain,” a new film released on the Tencent Video streaming platform, is receiving heavy criticism from social media users for being too similar to Marvel’s “Avengers.” Movie details: “China Captain” features different Chinese mythical figures, including Monkey King,…
· Isa Peralta
Marvel Releases Teaser Trailer for ‘Eternals’ Featuring Gemma Chan, Ma Dong-seok
Marvel Studios released the first teaser trailer for its highly anticipated film, “Eternals,” on Monday. What it’s about: The studio’s upcoming film will introduce fans to a new team of superheroes.
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige Regrets Not Casting Tibetan Actor for Ancient One in ‘Doctor Strange’
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige now regrets whitewashing The Ancient One after casting Tilda Swinton instead of an Asian man in the 2016 movie “Doctor Strange.” Revealed regrets: The 47-year-old head of Marvel Studios admitted that the studio made a mistake by casting…
· Thy Nguyen
Marvel Phase 4 Sizzle Reel Highlights New Footage From ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Eternals’
Marvel Studios recently released a Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 sizzle reel that features new footage from “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” as well as the world’s first sneak peek of “Eternals.” Marvel Studios shared the sizzle reel on various social media…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Releases ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Action Figures
Marvel has now released “Shang-Chi” action figures months before the film’s September premiere. Simu Liu, 32, the Canadian actor who plays the titular role, shared a few pictures of the collectibles featuring his character, along with Wenwu (Tony Leung) and Katy (Awkwafina) on…
· Editorial Staff
Marvel Gives Simu Liu a Birthday Surprise With Shang-Chi Teaser Trailer
Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, the star of Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” had a birthday surprise with the release of the film’s first teaser trailer on Monday. What happened: Liu, who will play Marvel’s first Asian lead, tweeted a teaser poster for the…
· Ryan General
Marvel Comics Unveils New South Korean Superhero Taegukgi
Marvel Comics has unveiled its latest South Korean superhero in the February issue of the comic series “Taskmaster.” The crimefighter Taegukgi, who is named after the Korean flag, makes his debut on the third issue of “Taskmaster,” written by Jed MacKay and illustrated by…
· Weee!
The Marvelous Myths Behind Chinese Lunar New Year
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, follows the lunisolar calendar and celebrates myths, auspicious food, and massive family gatherings.
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Netmarble is Korea's mobile-game powerhouse that turns pop-culture IP into games — from BTS titles to Marvel — and is one of HYBE's largest shareholders, linking K-pop and gaming balance sheets.