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· Ryan General
Marvel Exec Jeph Loeb Promotes ‘Iron Fist’ Wearing a Karate Uniform at SD Comic-Con
To add to the list of many questionable decisions surrounding the Netflix show “Iron Fist,” Marvel executive producer Jeph Loeb chose to grace the series’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con last week wearing a Karate uniform. The former comic book writer, who now serves as one of the…
· Bryan Ke
Star Wars Fans Show Love and Support for Rose Tico at San Diego Comic-Con
Many Star Wars fans showed their support for Rose Tico, played by Kelly Marie Tran in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” after trolls harassed the Vietnamese-American actress and pushed her off Instagram. Nerds of Color hosted “Rally for Rose” at Bayfront Park between Hall H and the…
· Ryan General
Tokyo’s Comic-Con Bans Men From Dressinng As Female Characters
San Diego’s Comic-Con International is bringing Western comicdom to Tokyo, Japan, however one particular cosplay subculture may not feel welcome. When the geekfest commences this December, Tokyo Comic-Con organizers are looking to impose some new rules which includes not…
· Ryan General
‘Chewbacca Mom’ is Now Charging $20 Per Selfie At Comic-Con
Candace Payne, the “Chewbacca Mom” who nearly broke the internet with a video she posted of herself trying on a Chewbacca mask, is reportedly making good money from her newfound fame. In the recently concluded Fan Expo Dallas 2016, Payne had her own booth next to “Game of…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu reveals stance against racism shortly before getting ‘Shang-Chi’ role
Simu Liu did something admirable hours before he learned he would become the martial arts superhero Shang-Chi. Real-life superhero: Liu told Entertainment Weekly that he recalled when he fought against having to say a racist line on the “Kim’s Convenience” set on the same day…
· Carl Samson
Las Vegas Man Sings Country Version of ‘WAP’ and It’s a BOP
An emerging singer from Las Vegas has gone viral on the internet after teasing a country version of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP.” Travis Yee, who calls himself the “Asian Country Singer,” recorded the summer hip-hop smash to the tune of Garth Brooks’ “The Dance” — and…
· Ryan General
‘Daredevil’ Actor Claims He Made as Little as $200 Per Day in Deleted Tweet
Netflix’s “Daredevil” actor Peter Shinkoda alleged that the pay he received playing crime boss Nobu Yoshioka was ridiculously low. Less than what extras make: Shinkoda took to Twitter to break down how much he reportedly earned while starring in nine episodes across two seasons…
· Ryan General
‘Daredevil’ Star Peter Shinkoda Accuses Marvel TV Chief of Being Anti-Asian
During a livestream hangout in a bid to save the popular “Daredevil” series, actor Peter Shinkoda called out Marvel Television chief Jeph Loeb for alleged anti-Asian statements.
· Editorial Staff
At Least 25 Global Brands Have Apologized to China Since 2017
Less than two weeks into October, over half a dozen U.S. organizations have kowtowed to political pressure from China, acknowledging the purchasing power of the world’s largest population and second-largest economy. The controversy involving the NBA has effectively stung a…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran Snubbed From ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise
Rose Tico, a major character in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, has been silently removed from Star Wars merchandise for the next film in the franchise. The character, played by actress Kelly Marie Tran, was the first woman of color in the Star Wars universe when she was introduced…
· Carl Samson
‘Wu Assassins’ Star Lewis Tan is Assassinating Asian Male Stereotypes
Netflix continues to champion Asian representation with “Wu Assassins,” a new supernatural martial arts series that follows a warrior’s search for the powers of an ancient triad to restore balance in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The show, which drops next week, stars Indonesian…
· Bryan Ke
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Say Keanu Reeves Playing Moon Knight is ‘A Good Call’
It’s no secret that Marvel has been looking for ways to bring fan-favorite actor Keanu Reeves into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however, it has always been unclear as to what role the “John Wick” actor would play. Recently, “Avengers: Endgame” co-directors Anthony and Joe…
· Ryan General
Chinese Netizens are Very Upset With Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero movie, is already generating controversy in China just days after its cast was announced at Comic-Con in San Diego. /center> Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the film’s casting at Hall…
· Ryan General
Kumail Nanjiani and Ma Dong-Seok Officially Cast in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’
After months of speculation, Kumail Nanjiani and Don Lee (Ma Dong-Seok) have been officially confirmed as cast members of the upcoming Marvel Studios project “Eternals.” Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced the film’s entire cast during Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation at…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu is Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’, Awkwafina Joins Cast
Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, star of hit CBC sitcom “Kim’s Convenience”, will be playing the comic superhero Shang-Chi for Marvel Studios in an upcoming film slated for 2021. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige made the official announcement in the Hall H arena in the San Diego…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Reportedly Seeking Chinese American Actors for ‘Shang-Chi’ Role
Production for Marvel’s first-ever Asian-led superhero movie “Shang-Chi” has begun and the studio is allegedly putting out test offers for actors to play the part. Variety film reporter Justin Kroll has allegedly been told that “Marvel is putting out test offers for a group of…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Could Star in a Star Trek Spin-Off and We Are SO READY
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Michelle Yeoh is reportedly in talks to reprise her role as Captain Emperor Georgiou in an untitled “Star Trek: Discovery” spin-off that is set to be released in CBS’ All Access streaming platform.
· Ryan General
Asian American Author Marjorie Liu Becomes the First Woman To Win An Eisner Award For Best Writer
Marjorie Liu recently became the first woman to win a Best Writer Eisner Award, the comic book industry’s top prize for writers. I fangirled so hard. Nichelle Nichols is a goddess.
· Heather Johnson Yu
George Lucas Once Begged This Japanese Actor to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader
When thinking of timeless samurai movies, two people should immediately come to mind: Akira Kurosawa, the legendary director, and Toshiro Mifune, the iconic leading man. With Kurosawa’s artistic vision and Mifune’s brilliant performances, they produced such classics as “Seven…
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Producer Confirms Michelle Yeoh’s Character Will Return
Gretchen J. Berg, one of the producers of “Star Trek: Discovery,” officially confirmed that Michelle Yeoh — who plays Captain Georgiou — will return in some form sometime in the near future. While speaking at New York Comic Con (NYCC) on Saturday, Berg teased fans that they…