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Four decades from Hong Kong action star to 'the first Asian woman to win Best Actress' — she turned a career the West underrated into the single most quoted ceiling-break in Oscars history.
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· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Decision to Leave’ and ‘After Yang’ among Obama’s favorite films of 2022
Former President Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of sharing his favorite music, books and films of the year. Obama listed several Asian-led films among his favorite movies, including the Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Kogonada’s “After Yang,” Park…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ receives Netflix’s worst audience score of all time
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh slays in first trailer for prequel series ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ “The Witcher: Blood Origin” recently received an 8% audience score from viewers — Netflix’s worst audience score of all time.
· Ines Shin
‘Everything Everywhere’: Ke Huy Quan’s 27 awards so far makes him this season’s most honored actor
Before you read: Harrison Ford calls Ke Huy Quan’s award season success ‘well deserved’ Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala ‘All I was hoping for was a job’: Ke Huy Quan gives heartfelt acceptance speech at Gotham Awards Ke Huy Quan…
· Daniel Anderson
Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala
The 20th Unforgettable Gala took place on Dec. 17 in Beverly Hills, California, honoring Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across entertainment, sports and communities. This year’s theme was “Illuminate,” meant to celebrate luminaries and spotlight the next wave of stars.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelle Yeoh calls co-star and friend Jackie Chan a ‘male chauvinistic pig’ in resurfaced 1997 interview
An old interview of Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh has gone viral due to her comments about Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. In an interview on “Late Night with David Letterman” in 1997, Yeoh discussed her role in the James Bond spy film “Tomorrow Never Dies” a few days after…
· Chandler Treon
Live-action ‘My Hero Academia’ movie finds home at Netflix
A live-action “My Hero Academia” movie is the latest addition to Netflix’s anime adaptation lineup. Produced by Legendary Entertainment, the film is set to be Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Sato’s (“Alice in Borderland,” “Bleach“) English-language debut.
· Ines Shin
‘Everything Everywhere’ co-director asks fans to ‘cool it on aggression’ toward film critics
“Everything Everywhere All at Once,” co-director Daniel Kwan posted a series of tweets urging fans to “cool it on the aggression” toward film critics. “I know the end of year discourse on film twitter can be toxic af with all of the ‘Best of’ lists that come out, but this really…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ ‘Turning Red’ land Golden Globe nominations
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” continues to dominate awards season with six Golden Globe nominations. The film’s nominations include a Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy nomination; a pair of Best Supporting nominations for Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan; a…
· Chandler Treon
Watch: Stephanie Hsu’s ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ audition is an everything bagel of awesome
Before you read: Michelle Yeoh almost turned down ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh confirmed to join cast of Jon M. Chu-directed film ‘Wicked’
Before you read: Jon M. Chu to Direct Film Adaptation of Hit Musical ‘Wicked’ Michelle Yeoh will star as Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.”
· Khier Casino
Michelle Yeoh almost turned down ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Michelle Yeoh’s performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is getting heavy Oscar buzz, but the Malaysian actor revealed she almost didn’t take part in the Daniels-directed film. In a Variety “Actors on Actors” interview opposite Cate Blanchett, Yeoh explains how she was…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan reveals ‘Rush Hour 4’ is in the works
Legendary action star Jackie Chan recently revealed that “Rush Hour 4” is in the works. Chan, 68, shared the news during an in-person event at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh shares excitement for ‘Asian-looking elf’ role in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’
Michelle Yeoh, who plays the elf Scian in the upcoming fantasy miniseries “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” is delighted with her character because there’s not a lot of “Asian-looking elf running around.” A prequel to the Netflix hit show, “The Witcher,” the new series takes place…
· Daniel Anderson
Michelle Yeoh named Time Icon of the Year for 2022
Michelle Yeoh has been named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year. Time highlighted Yeoh’s decades-long career, from starring in Hong Kong blockbusters to becoming a Hollywood megastar. They noted “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Everything…
· Khier Casino
Ke Huy Quan still gets Christmas presents from Steven Spielberg 38 years later
Ke Huy Quan took on his first role at 13 years old alongside Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984. In an interview with The Guardian, Quan said director Steven Spielberg still sends the 51-year-old actor Christmas gifts to this day. Quan was catapulted…
· Bryan Ke
James Hong admits he didn’t understand ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ after reading its script
James Hong, 93, admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter (THR) that he could not understand the script of the mind-bending action thriller movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. When asked what made him agree to join…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh, 60, says she’s having ‘the best times’ of her career even past her supposed ‘prime years’
Acting legend Michelle Yeoh was one of the honorees at Elle’s 29th annual Women in Hollywood event on Monday. The star-studded celebration, which honored industry superstars Yeoh, Ariana DeBose, Anne Hathaway, Issa Rae, Sydney Sweeney, Sigourney Weaver and Olivia Wilde, was held…
· William Yuk
‘School for Good and Evil’: Netflix drops trailer for film adaptation featuring Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron
Netflix recently released the trailer for its upcoming film, “The School for Good and Evil,” which is based on the bestselling book series of the same name. The film follows a pair of friends who begin their journeys to become fairytale icons at a magical institution called the…
· Rebecca Moon
Actors Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser reunite after 14 years
Former co-stars Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh reunited 14 years after the filming of “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” The two were seated next to each other at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. Fraser was recognized for his performance in “The Whale”…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is the deity of compassion in ‘American Born Chinese’ first look
Disney released the first-look trailer for “American Born Chinese,” a TV adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, at the D23 Expo on Saturday. The trailer features action-packed scenes from the show and offers glimpses of several familiar faces from…
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