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· Ryan General
HBO Max, Cartoon Network release images from set of ‘American Girl: Corinne Tan’ live-action special
HBO Max and Cartoon Network released the first images from the set of a live-action special based on Corinne Tan, the first Chinese American character to join Girl of the Year, American Girl’s popular annual doll lineup. One of the images shows Miya Cech and her real-life sister…
· William Yuk
Ken Watanabe responds to ‘white savior’ criticism of Tom Cruise role in ‘The Last Samurai’
Japanese actor Ken Watababe, who starred with Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai,” recently responded to criticisms of the 2003 film’s alleged portrayal of the “white savior” trope. “I didn’t think of it like that,” Watanabe said. “I just thought we had the opportunity to depict…
· Grace Kim
Mindy Kaling says she doesn’t care about backlash against South Asian Velma in new Scooby-Doo spinoff
Mindy Kaling, executive producer of the animated Scooby-Doo spinoff “Velma,” addressed critics while giving audiences a first look at the series. "Nobody ever complained about a talking dog solving mysteries so I don’t think they’ll be upset over a brown Velma," Kaling said.…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Batgirl’ casts Fil-Am actress Ivory Aquino as first-ever trans character in DC Comics film
Ivory Aquino, a Filipino American trangender actress, was cast as DC’s first trans character “Alysia Yeoh” in the film “Batgirl.” Her portrayal as Batgirl’s best friend marks the first live-action film adaptation of a DC Comics property to feature an openly trans character.…
· Ryan General
Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse head to Mars in upcoming sci-fi romantic comedy ‘Moonshot’
Lana Condor‘s latest film “Moonshot” is set to release on HBO Max early next year. Something to look forward to: The streaming platform recently announced that the upcoming “romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist” is set to premiere on March 24, reported Deadline.
· Maina Chen
Where is this train going: US ‘Train to Busan’ remake may make its way to New York
The Hollywood remake of the critically acclaimed 2016 South Korean zombie film “Train to Busan” will reportedly be named “Last Train to New York.” I’m walkin’ here: Helmed by award-winning Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto, who’s behind the horror thrillers “V/H/S/2” (2013) and…
· Ryan General
Fans Split Over Mindy Kaling’s East Asian Version of ‘Velma’
A recent revelation that the Scooby-Doo spin-off “Velma” will feature her as an East Asian lead is not sitting well for some people online. Scooby-Doo reimagined HBO Max announced the brand-new adult animated comedy in February, revealing that the titular character of Velma…
· Ryan General
‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Demon Slayer’ Top Domestic Box Office
“Mortal Kombat” topped the domestic box office in the U.S., generating $23.3 million during its opening weekend, while “Demon Slayer” landed in second place. Based on the iconic video game of the same name, the martial arts fantasy film from Warner Bros. premiered in 3,073 local…
· Bryan Ke
‘Warrior’ Will Return for Season 3 on HBO Max, Fans Rejoice
The martial arts crime drama series “Warrior” is now moving to HBO Max and a third season is on the way. First announced in 2018 and premiered on April 5, 2019, “Warrior” is based on the writings of legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee, set during the violent Tong Wars of San…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Sole Heir to the Crazy Rich Vietnamese Dynasty Featured in HBO’s ‘House of Ho’
Upholding the legacy of a multi-millionaire family that achieved a life of opulence through hard work and resilience is a herculean task in and of itself — unless they happen to be Asian, in which expectations of exponential growth must often be satisfied. Washington Ho, a…
· Ryan General
Lana Condor Lands Lead Role for Upcoming Sci-Fi Rom-Com ‘Moonshot’
“To All The Boys” breakout star Lana Condor is set to star in a new film from HBO Max. The 23-year-old recently signed on to lead the cast of “Moonshot,” an upcoming sci-fi rom-com penned by Max Taxe, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
· Editorial Staff
Show About a Real Crazy Rich Vietnamese American Family Called ‘The Ho’s’ is Coming to HBO
HBO Max, the on-demand streaming service from HBO set to launch Spring of 2020, confirmed this week that it has ordered a docuseries inspired by the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians.” The new show, given the working title “The Ho’s,” centers on the real-life story of a Vietnamese…