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· Maina Chen
‘John Wick’ fight choreographer breaks down iconic Hong Kong-style influences in ‘Matrix Resurrections’
If there’s one thing other than the mind-bending philosophies that catapulted the “Matrix” trilogy into cult classic status, it’s the fight choreography and innovation behind the revolutionary slow-mo “bullet time” effects. In anticipation of “The Matrix Resurrections” in which…
· Maina Chen
‘What is control? What is real?’: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ cast hint at life in a simulation
It’s been over 20 years since “The Matrix” first took over our screens, immediately earning its spot as one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. “The Matrix Resurrections” marks the modern, meta return of sleek, full-body suits; all-black trench coats and polarized…
· Bryan Ke
Master Choreographer Behind ‘The Matrix’ Yuen Woo-ping Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at NYAFF
Yuen Woo-ping is the man behind the fight choreography seen in many classic action movies such as “The Matrix” trilogy, “Kill Bill” and “Ip Man 3.” Yuen, 74, who was an honored guest at the New York Asian Film Festival and recipient of the Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award,…
· Ryan General
Jet Li Reveals Why He Rejected a Role in The Matrix Sequels
International action superstar Jet Li revealed that he was offered an important role in “The Matrix” sequels back in the early 2000s but decided to turn it down. During an interview with a Chinese talk show, Li said he was originally meant to take on the role of Seraph, a…
· Bryan Ke
Iconic Green ‘Matrix’ Code is Actually Random Sushi Recipes
Remember the digital rain in “The Matrix” – the green Japanese-characters line of codes raining from above? Its purpose, for the people who can read and understand it, basically tells what is currently happening inside the virtual world. While all of that sounds complicated as…
· Editorial Staff
Scientists May Have Discovered How to ‘Feed’ Knowledge To Your Brain Like the Matrix
Imagine a technology which lets you upload knowledge directly to your brain. That sort of innovation, similar to what the fictional character Neo used in “The Matrix,” would make learning instantaneous and might even render traditional schools obsolete.
· Ryan General
Keanu Reeves faces backlash, boycott threats from Chinese nationalists over Tibet independence stance
Keanu Reeves is set to be part of the Tibet House US Annual Benefit Concert in March. Chinese social media users who are loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) condemned Reeves’ decision to join the concert. On Weibo, fans threatened to boycott Reeves’ latest “Matrix” movie…
· Sarah Yukiko
Keanu Reeves says he wasn’t really sad in the ‘Sad Keanu’ meme photo
Actor Keanu Reeves appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” this past Tuesday to promote the forthcoming “Matrix Resurrection” movie. In his conversation with Colbert, Reeves divulged the reason he was looking so sad in the photographs that became the “sad Keanu” meme.…
· Editorial Staff
Immortal Studios Releases First Comic Based on Legendary Wuxia Author’s Hit Series
Immortal Studios, the world’s first studio creating an original and epic interconnected Wuxia storyverse, unveiled the first issue of their latest comic, Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen, a four-part series adaptation of legendary author Shiao Yi’s hit novel series. Shiao Yi…
· Grace Kim
7 detective-worthy ‘Squid Game’ fan theories and clues that’ll have you th-inking
Warning: Contains major spoilers. Now that just about everyone has binge-watched the global hit “Squid Game” on Netflix, fans are preparing for what’s ahead by coming up with the wildest theories. Some are even showing skills on par with the show’s detective Hwang Jun-ho as they…
· Bryan Ke
‘Snake Eyes’ Team Had ‘Questions’ Over Henry Golding Casting Because of Rom-Com Roles
The “G.I. Joe” team raised some “questions” about the decision to cast Henry Golding as Snake Eyes due to his romantic comedy (rom-com) past, a producer in the upcoming origins movie revealed. Movie genre past: Lorenzo di Bonaventura made the revelation in an interview with…
· Ryan General
Keanu Reeves to Star in Live-Action AND Anime of Hit Comic He Co-Created
Keanu Reeves is set to both produce and star in an anime series and a live-action film based on “Brzrkr,” a new comic that he co-wrote and co-created. ICYMI, we’re excited to announce @netflix will develop a live-action film based on BRZRKR, with Keanu Reeves set to star in and…
· Editorial Staff
Immortal Studios Launches Kickstarter for 2nd Wuxia Epic Featuring Chinese American Hero
Immortal Studios, the rising comic studio in the modern Wuxia story space, has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their second planned title, “Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen.” The story, described as a mixture of “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and “The…
· Editorial Staff
15 Ways The New ‘Mulan’ Brought Everyone Great Shame
After months of excited anticipation, audiences around the world were presented with a live-action version of “Mulan” that brought more disappointment than anything else. Setting aside actress Liu Yifei’s controversial support for the Hong Kong police, Disney thanking…
· Bryan Ke
Grant Imahara of ‘MythBusters’ and Netflix’s ‘White Rabbit Project’ Dies at 49
Discovery channel‘s “MythBusters” and Netflix’s “White Rabbit Project” show host, Grant Imahara, has died at the age of 49. Imahara, who joined “MythBusters” on the third season in 2005 until 2014, died of a brain aneurysm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A representative…
· Editorial Staff
New ‘Wuxia’ Studio Unveils Their First Kung-Fu Comic Series Led By a Chinese American Heroine
A new entertainment studio that focuses on authentic martial arts culture has unveiled their first comic book series: “The Adept”. “The Adept” is an original story from entrepreneur, producer and activist Peter Shiao, written by Tasha Huo and Charlie Stickney with art done by…
· Jenny Xu
Why We Planned a Surprise Wedding for Our Asian Parents, 30 Years Later
This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. What does it take to convince two parents to be in the right place at the right time — for their own surprise wedding? Apparently two crazy children, lots of deception, and a lot of Google Translate.
· Carl Samson
New ‘Super M’ Group is Basically the ‘Avengers of K-Pop’ But Fans Are LIVID
A new K-Pop group composed of seven artists from current existing male groups under SM Entertainment will debut in the U.S. this October. Super M, dubbed the “Avengers of K-Pop,” consists of Taemin from SHINee, Baekhyun and Kai from EXO, Taeyong and Mark from NCT, and Lucas and…
· Ryan General
Magician Ryan Hayashi Fools Penn and Teller With IMPOSSIBLE Coin Trick
Ryan Hayashi has been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe with his thrilling performances as the vegetable-slicing “Samurai Ryan” for many years. However, in his recent appearance on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us,” the talented trickster chose to shed his samurai character and…
· Ryan General
Woman Loses a Toenail After Fish Pedicure at Spa
A woman’s toenails stopped growing and began falling off months after getting a fish pedicure, a recent doctor’s report revealed. The beauty practice, in which tiny fish called Garra rufa nibble at the dead skin on people’s feet, has become a popular method of exfoliation at…