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· Bryan Ke
Pom Klementieff reveals Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan inspiration for ‘MI 7’ villain role
Pom Klementieff recently revealed that she took inspiration from several notable figures in preparation for her role as an assassin in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” also known as “Mission: Impossible 7.” Key details: Speaking to Variety, Klementieff, 37, said…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American Museum exhibit unveils life-size Bruce Lee statue
The Chinese American Museum has unveiled a life-size statue of Bruce Lee to commemorate the late legendary martial artist’s 50th death anniversary. Key details: The Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition, which showcases the work of renowned Hong Kong sculptor Chu Tat Shing, is currently…
· Isa Peralta
Max announces official ‘Warrior’ podcast with Lisa Ling, Hoon Lee
Max recently announced the official “Warrior” podcast, led by Lisa Ling and Hoon Lee, which will debut on Thursday. About the announcement: On June 22, Max took to social media platforms such as YouTube to share the official trailer for the upcoming podcast.
· Bryan Ke
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight some of the trailblazers from the communities who paved the way for the younger generation. From figure skating to basketball and…
· Bryan Ke
Here’s what Bruce Lee’s training routine looked like
A copy of Bruce Lee’s early training routine in Hong Kong has been circulating online for quite some time now, and it shows that the late legendary martial arts star had an insane workout regimen. While the picture of Lee’s early training routine has been circulating on several…
· Isa Peralta
Can you name a living Asian American celebrity? Nearly half of Americans can’t, survey reveals
Almost half of all Americans cannot name a living Asian American celebrity, according to a new study. On Tuesday, Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and the nonprofit Asian American Foundation shared the results of this year’s STAATUS (Social Tracking of Asian…
· Ryan General
ONE Championship teams up with Bruce Lee Foundation to honor his legacy during AAPI Month
ONE Championship and the Bruce Lee Foundation (BLF) have joined forces to honor Bruce Lee’s legacy while promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. The collaboration, which marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee‘s passing this year,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Warrior’ Season 3 to feature surprise guest tribute to Bruce Lee 50 years after his death
After over two years of waiting, HBO Max — soon to be rebranded as “Max” — has finally released the first teaser trailer for the much-awaited “Warrior” Season 3. Posted on Thursday, the teaser trailer reveals that “Warrior” Season 3, inspired by the writings of legendary martial…
· Carl Samson
‘Bruce Lee, shorty’: NYC Asian cop harassed with racist tropes in viral video
An Asian officer with the New York Police Department was filmed receiving a barrage of racist attacks in a viral video this week. The incident reportedly occurred in Times Square while the unidentified cop was on duty.
· Ana Yoo
Donnie Yen responds to petition calling for his Oscars removal: ‘cancel culture has got to stop’
Donnie Yen has responded to a petition that called for his removal as a presenter for the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony due to his support of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Days before the actor introduced “This is a Life,” the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” song…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen slams Quentin Tarantino’s ‘cartoonish’ Bruce Lee in ‘Once Upon a Time’
In a recent interview, Donnie Yen criticized Quentin Tarantino for his depiction of the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee in his 2019 movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Yen, 59, spoke about the controversial film with Variety ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, where…
· Ana Yoo
Lifetime achievement honoree Sammo Hung says he’s open to acting in anything — even sex scenes
Sammo Hung was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 16th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong this past Sunday. During Hung’s nearly 60-year career, he has produced and directed numerous films, starred alongside legends like Bruce Lee and helped choreograph fight sequences…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen says he fought for his ‘John Wick,’ ‘Star Wars’ characters to not be Asian stereotypes
Donnie Yen recently revealed that the production team behind “John Wick: Chapter 4” redesigned his character Caine after he spoke out against it being an Asian stereotype. In an interview with GQ, Yen, 59, shared that he spoke to “John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski…
· Bryan Ke
‘Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee’ recalls hardship after Taliban retook power
Before you read: Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan Abbas Alizada, known online as “Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee” for his uncanny resemblance to the late legendary martial artist, recently recalled his troubling experience after the Taliban retook control of his country in 2021.
· Bryan Ke
Bruce Lee’s wife Linda Lee Cadwell said her mother disapproved of her dating Asian men in biography
Not only was Bruce Lee a fierce fighter, but he also had a charming presence, according to Linda Lee Cadwell, his wife of nine years. In the 656-page biography “Bruce Lee: A Life,” written by Matthew Polly and published in 2018, Cadwell shares that her mother never liked the…
· Editorial Staff
Bruce Lee joins ‘PUBG Mobile’ for a limited-time ‘Martial Showdown’
“PUBG Mobile” has announced that its Version 2.4 update, which includes a collaboration with The Bruce Lee Family Company, will be available starting today. In an official update announcement on Tuesday, “PUBG Mobile” shared that its limited-time theme Martial Showdown features…
· Iris Jung
Exhilarating action scene from 1989 Donnie Yen film ‘In the Line of Duty 4’ leaves netizens enthralled
A stunt from the 1989 martial arts action film “In the Line of Duty 4: Witness” has gone viral ahead of the film’s U.S. HD Blu-Ray release. Uploaded to Twitter by @TimesSqKungFu, a YouTube and Twitter account focusing on Hong Kong action cinema, a short clip from the recent…
· Ryan General
Ang Lee’s son to star as Bruce Lee in upcoming Ang Lee-directed biopic
A Bruce Lee biopic is in the works, with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee helming the project and his son, Mason Lee, playing the late martial arts icon. The “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” director is developing the project at Sony’s 3000 Pictures from a script by “Capote”…
· Khier Casino
Simu Liu faces backlash for calling out Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Marvel-ization of Hollywood’ remarks
Simu Liu is getting slammed on Twitter for calling out directors Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino after the latter criticized the “Marvel-ization of Hollywood.” Tarantino appeared on the “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast and called Marvel films “the only things that seem to…
· Khier Casino
Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water, new study says
Bruce Lee was known for saying, “Be water, my friend,” but the martial arts legend may have died from drinking a copious amount of it, according to a new study. Lee died of cerebral oedema, or a swelling of the brain, in July 20, 1973, at the age of 32. Kidney specialists from…