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· Daniel Anderson
Karan Soni slings his way into ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ cast as Spider-Man India
Actor Karan Soni, best known for his role as the taxi driver Dopinder in the “Deadpool” film franchise, will join the cast of the upcoming animated superhero film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” In the sequel to 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Soni, 34, will…
· Ryan General
Sony, Amazon announce new Spider-Man TV Universe series
Sony and Amazon have announced an upcoming Spider-Man spin-off based on Marvel’s Korean American superhero character Silk. The show, which will be the first of several live-action series set in Sony’s Spider-Man TV Universe, is being developed by “The Walking Dead” showrunner…
· Ryan General
Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove Statue of Liberty from new ‘Spider-Man’ film
Sony reportedly walked away from a potential $170 million-$340 million in sales after rejecting China’s request to delete scenes featuring the Statue of Liberty. The China Film Administration wanted Sony and Marvel Studios to take out the American landmark, which is prominently…
· Bryan Ke
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ dethrones China’s Korean War epic as 2021’s highest grossing film
Marvel and Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” surpassed the billion-dollar mark over the weekend to become the highest-grossing film of 2021, garnering more than $1.37 billion. The superhero threequel pushed China’s Korean War epic “The Battle of Lake Changjin” to second place…
· Ryan General
New ‘Spider-Verse’ film hints at the arrival of an Indian Spider-Man
An upcoming Spider-Man film may feature a South Asian version of the web-slinging superhero. Return to the Spider-Verse: The unannounced first look at Sony’s animated film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)” caught fans by surprise with its release on Sunday,…
· Carl Samson
Sony is Making a Korean American Woman ‘Spider-Man’ Series on Amazon
A live-action TV series centered on Marvel’s Silk is reportedly underway at Sony and may be released on Amazon. In 2018, a film about the character was reported to be in the early stages of development, but no director, writer/s or actors were attached.
· Khier Casino
Jetstar Airways Invited 40 Spider-Man Cosplayers to Fly in Japan
Low-cost airline Jetstar invited at least 40 Spider-Man cosplayers onboard one of its planes in Japan, making it much easier than using webs to travel around. #スパイダージェット #SpiderManHomecoming #SpiderMan 飛行機内〜✨ pic.twitter.com/BzK5ipRwyv
· Ryan General
Meet the Filipino Actor Playing Peter Parker’s Best Friend in the New Spider-Man Movie
In case you missed it from the new trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, a young Filipino actor has been cast as Peter Parker’s high school buddy. While a minor character, it marks a step forward for Asian representation in the Marvel cinematic universe. Jacob Batalon, a…
· Editorial Staff
Hero Becomes the ‘Spider-Man of China’ After the Daring Rescue of a Toddler
A man from eastern China has been branded a hero all over the world after video of him climbing the side of a building to save a toddler went viral. Liang Lei of Liaocheng in Shandong Province climbed three stories on the side of a building to save a dangling two-year-old who…
· Chandler Treon
‘White Savior’ comic creator talks stereotypes, representation and Asian superheroes
Before you read: New comic titled ‘White Savior’ parodies ‘The Last Samurai,’ Hollywood tropes NextShark spoke with comic book artist Eric Nguyen, co-creator of Dark Horse’s newest comic “White Savior,” about the Hollywood tropes the story satirizes, the prevalence of Asian…
· Editorial Staff
China to screen Marvel movies for first time since 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Before you read: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim Simu Liu touts Weibo messages from Chinese fans praising ‘Shang-Chi,’ expressing regret over China ban Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove…
· Iris Jung
Sony says the PlayStation 5 shortage is over
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan has announced the PlayStation 5 (PS5) shortage is over. During their annual CES press conference, which was streamed on Wednesday, Ryan thanked those who have been waiting for a PS5.
· Isa Peralta
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ director takes over live-action ‘Your Name’ adaptation
“Raya and the Last Dragon” director Carlos López Estrada has replaced Lee Isaac Chung (“Munyurangabo,” “Minari”) and Marc Webb (“500 Days of Summer,” “The Amazing Spider-Man”) as the new director of the live-action adaptation of “Your Name.” On Monday, Variety announced that…
· Ryan General
How the new ‘Minions’ movie scored rare approval to release in China
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is set to be released in Chinese cinemas in less than two weeks, defying a recent trend of major Hollywood blockbusters failing to break into the Chinese moviegoing market. The approval could potentially provide a huge boost in revenue for Universal…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese sci-fi movie ‘Moon Man’ becomes biggest movie in the world after $129 million weekend
Chinese sci-fi movie “Moon Man” grossed $129 million in China, reaching the top spot on the worldwide box office over the weekend. DC’s animated movie "League of Super Pets," which follows the adventures of Superman’s dog, followed behind at $41 million internationally. Over 1.4…
· 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…
· William Yuk
Meet Eric Bauza, the Filipino Canadian voice actor behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and probably your other faves too
Eric Bauza confides to me over Zoom that voice acting is not about speaking in zany dialects or crafting kooky cadences – it’s simply about delivering a convincing performance. It isn’t until the prolific voice actor pulls one of his most iconic impressions from his magician’s…
· Ryan General
Jacob Batalon to star in new horror-comedy series ‘Reginald the Vampire’
Filipino American actor Jacob Batalon, who is best known for playing Peter Parker’s best friend Ned Leeds in five Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, is starring in the brand new Syfy horror-comedy series “Reginald the Vampire.” The 25-year-old star will play the titular…
· Ryan General
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim
Marvel Studios’ newest film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which launched globally last week, has yet to get a release date in China. In 2017, “Thor: Ragnarok” earned $112 million in China, which is now the second-largest film market in the world, second only to the U.S. Getting…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ creator Kazuki Takahashi, 60, found dead at sea in Okinawa
Kazuki Takahashi, the 60-year-old Japanese artist behind the hit manga series “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” was found dead in the sea in Okinawa on Wednesday. His body was reportedly found wearing snorkeling gear and floating about 1,000 feet off the coast of Nago. Authorities are currently…