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· Daniel Anderson
Oscars President Janet Yang calls organization’s response to Will Smith slap ‘inadequate’
Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), recently admitted that the organization’s response to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 ceremony was “inadequate.” The admission came as part of Yang’s speech to the attendees of the…
· Ines Shin
‘Nobody Like U’ from ‘Turning Red’ fails to make Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song
Before you read: ‘It just felt good to be seen’: ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town on Asian representation in Pixar’s new movie Pixar’s hit song “Nobody Like U” from “Turning Red,” written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, did not make the cut for the Oscars shortlist for Best…
· Daniel Anderson
Oscars shortlist: All the Asian-led documentary features and shorts that made the cut
On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their shortlist for ten categories, including Documentary Feature Film and Documentary Short Film. The film “Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong,” or “Children of the Mist,” was included on the Oscars shortlist,…
· Ines Shin
Vietnamese film makes shortlist for Oscars Best Documentary for first time
Before you read: Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist
· Isa Peralta
Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist
Films from four Asian countries – Pakistan, Cambodia, India and South Korea – have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars Best International Feature Film category. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science unveiled the 15-film shortlist. Films from 92…
· Ryan General
Janet Yang makes history as first Asian president of film organization that hosts the Oscars
Esteemed producer Janet Yang just became the first Asian to be elected as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 66-year-old Hollywood veteran, whose film and TV credits include “The Joy Luck Club,” “Shanghai Calling” and “High Crimes,” was elected to…
· Bryan Ke
AAPI celebrities react to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
Many AAPI celebrities and personalities have publicly shared their reactions to the now-infamous Oscars moment on Sunday when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Among them are both those who attended the event in person and…
· Brian Zhang
Changing Hollywood landscape welcomes increased South Asian representation at Oscars
This year, 10 South Asians walked down the Academy Awards red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, making history as the largest group of South Asians to be nominated for Oscars. Priyanka Chopra co-hosted a pre-Oscars celebration last week alongside Mindy Kaling, Kumail…
· Rebecca Moon
Vietnamese American actor Kelly Marie Tran arrives to the Oscars wearing a green ao dai
Actor Kelly Marie Tran wore a green ao dai to the 94th Academy Awards ceremony on Monday, marking the first time the traditional Vietnamese dress made an appearance on the red carpet, according to its designer. Designed by Thai Nguyen, the outfit also featured a green khan dong,…
· Ryan General
H.E.R. Wins Best Original Song for ‘Fight for You’ at the Oscars
After winning two Grammys in March, H.E.R. took home an Oscar for best original song at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. The singer/songwriter won the award for “Fight for You,” a track for the film “Judas and the Black Messiah” that she wrote in collaboration with Dernst…
· Bryan Ke
Chloé Zhao is First Woman of Color to Win Best Director, ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars
Director Chloé Zhao can now tick the Oscars box in her long list of history-making wins following the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. The Beijing-born director, 39, became the first woman of color to win the best director award at the Oscars as well as the second woman to win the…
· Drue Kataoka
Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed
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· Bryan Ke
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie Submitted for Oscars 2021
“Demon Slayer: The Movie: Mugen Train,” Japan’s most successful movie to date with a gross of 32.47 billion yen ($312 million) as of December 2020, is one of the few animated films that has been submitted for the 93rd Academy Awards in February. The 2020 anime movie will join…
· Ryan General
Steven Yeun Could Be the First Asian American Best Actor Nominee at the Oscars for ‘Minari’
The stars of the drama film “Minari” are campaigning to be considered in the top acting awards for the Oscars.
· Ryan General
Oscars to Have New Diversity Requirements to Win Best Picture by 2024
The Oscars will be implementing strict diversity requirements for Best Picture eligibility in 2024. The long road to true diversity: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently announced new standards of representation and inclusion that will officially take…
· Ryan General
People Kept Congratulating John Cho at The Oscars After ‘Parasite’ Win
John Cho found himself receiving congratulations following the “Parasite” wins at the 92nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Known for his memorable roles in the cult favorite “Harold & Kumar” movies and the “Star Trek” franchise, Cho is indeed a brilliant actor. Many…
· Ernestine Siu
Legendary Director Bong Joon-ho Says Sorry to Engravers for Bringing ‘Too Many’ Oscars
History was made at the Oscars 2020 on Sunday night after four of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, including Best Picture, was won by the cast of “Parasite” and South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. If there is one person in the world who feels the need…
· Carl Samson
Comedian Called Racist After Saying Everyone at the Oscars Watching to See If ‘Parasite’ Cast Coughs
Comedian Matt Rife has been accused of racism after posting a tweet that supposedly poked fun at cast members of Bong Joon-ho’s history-changing “Parasite” at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The 23-year-old actor, who recently appeared in “Fresh Off the Boat,” “joked” that…
· Bryan Ke
Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ Make Oscars History With Best Director and Best Picture Wins
“Parasite” won Best Picture at the Oscars 2020 with South Korean director Bong Joon Ho also taking home the Best Director award. The historic 92nd Academy Awards moment took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
· Ernestine Siu
People are Outraged Awkwafina Got Snubbed by the Oscars for ‘The Farewell’
Only hours after the 2020 Oscar nominations were released, the internet is outraged over news that actress Awkwafina has been snubbed for a nomination. Things seem to be looking up for the Asian American community in entertainment, especially after Awkwafina made history as the…