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· Bryan Ke
Disney releases new look at upcoming series ‘American Born Chinese’
Before you read: Gene Luen Yang talks 15th anniversary of ‘American Born Chinese,’ diversity in comics, upcoming series Michelle Yeoh is the deity of compassion in ‘American Born Chinese’ first look Disney recently shared exclusive photos to promote its upcoming series “American…
· 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.…
· William Yuk
Simu Liu has tongue-in-cheek reaction to Shang-Chi’s surprise ‘cameo’ in ‘She-Hulk’ season finale
Simu Liu has taken to Twitter to announce his “triumphant return” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the “She-Hulk” season finale — sort of. During one of her fourth- wall breaks, Jennifer Walters pops out of her show’s thumbnail on the Disney Plus home screen, where Liu…
· Grace Kim
Simu Liu to guest star as Lisa’s ‘perfect future boyfriend’ on ‘The Simpsons’
Simu Liu will guest star in “The Simpsons” as the voice of Lisa Simpson’s "perfect future boyfriend,” in the Season 34 episode titled “When Nelson Met Lisa.” Matt Selman, the series’ co-showrunner, teased fans on Liu’s appearance and what else lies ahead in the upcoming season,…
· Grace Kim
Simu Liu hypes up Destin Daniel Cretton on directing the new ‘Avengers’ movie
Simu Liu reacted Tuesday to the news of Destin Daniel Cretton being tapped to direct the upcoming “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” on Twitter. “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” were among the long lineup of upcoming Marvel films and TV shows announced at…
· Grace Kim
‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Cretton to helm the next ‘Avengers’ film
Destin Daniel Cretton has been tapped to direct the first of the next two “Avengers” films which were announced over the weekend at Comic-Con: “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Slated for release in 2025, the two films will close out Phase 6 of…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu join cast of Destin Daniel Cretton-helmed ‘American Born Chinese’ adaptation
Michelle Yeoh is reuniting with “Shang-Chi” director Daniel Destin Cretton for the Disney Plus series adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s award-winning graphic novel “American Born Chinese.” The upcoming series also stars Daniel Wu (“Into the Badlands”), Chin Han (“Mortal Kombat”),…
· Ryan General
‘Shang-Chi’ director wants Jackie Chan to be in the sequel
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton just opened up the possibility of adding Jackie Chan to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A director’s dream: In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, the 43-year-old filmmaker picked the martial arts icon as…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu wins Action Movie Star of 2021 award at People’s Choice Awards
Simu Liu won the Action Movie Star award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night. The rundown: Liu took home the award for his performance in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” which currently holds the record as the highest-grossing movie of the…
· Maina Chen
Director Destin Daniel Cretton will return for ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will be coming back with Destin Daniel Cretton set to direct and write its sequel. “Shang-Chi” 2: In addition to leading the sequel, Cretton signed an exclusive multi-year contract with Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective to…
· Khier Casino
‘American Born Chinese’ Disney Plus series to be helmed by ‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Cretton
“American Born Chinese” is getting a series adaptation on Disney Plus, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct. What we know so far: The adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s award-winning 2006 graphic novel was announced by…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen, other Asian actors share heartfelt praise for ‘Shang-Chi’ and Simu Liu
Action superstar Donnie Yen shared a heartfelt message for actor Simu Liu about starring in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Shang-Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings.” Asian representation: Australian martial artist and host Andy Trieu conducted a virtual interview with Yen and…
· Bryan Ke
Helen Zia Reveals Star-Studded Vincent Chin Podcast Never Reached Out to Her or the Chin Estate
Asian American activist Helen Zia revealed that the makers behind the star-studded podcast about the murder of Vincent Chin in 1982 never tried to connect with her or the Chin Estate during the development of the five-episode audio series despite her major role in demanding…
· Thy Nguyen
Simu Liu Shares How We’ve Been Pronouncing ‘Shang-Chi’ Wrong All This Time
Marvel star Simu Liu recently taught Twitter how to correctly pronounce his name as well as his superhero identity Shang-Chi. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is Marvel’s upcoming superhero film that will feature a 98% Asian cast, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige…
· Bryan Ke
‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Series About Japanese American WWII Heroes
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to helm a television series based on the popular nonfiction book “Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II.” The book, written by best-selling author Daniel…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel’s FIRST Asian-Led Superhero Movie Finds Director
Destin Daniel Cretton has been officially tapped to direct Marvel’s first-ever Asian-led superhero movie “Shang-Chi.” Cretton, who is currently directing the Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan movie “Just Mercy,” has been officially hired to direct “Shang-Chi.” Dave Callaham, the…
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