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· Chandler Treon
‘Blockbuster’ becomes the fourth Korean American-led series cancelled by Netflix after 1 season
Before you read: From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
· Grace Kim
From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
A minute-and-a-half-long appearance on a 2013 episode of “The Office” can leave a lasting impression on viewers, as Randall Park would come to find out. For years, the ghost of “Asian Jim” — who was briefly introduced in one of the show’s iconic prank scenes as an Asian version…
· Grace Kim
Randall Park featured in first-look images at Netflix’s ‘Blockbuster’ comedy series
First-look images of Netflix’s upcoming workplace comedy series starring Randall Park were released on Friday. The series follows Timmy Yoon (Park), who is described as an “analog dreamer living in a 5G world.” Timmy and his staff fight to stay relevant after finding out that…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Blockbuster ‘The Wandering Earth’ Bags $300 Million in Less Than a Week
China’s science fiction film “The Wandering Earth” made an unexpected hit in the box office when it came out on the firs trading day of the Lunar New Year, making it the highest-grossing movie during the holiday. The film, which has a scale rivaling even Hollywood’s…
· Ryan General
Released 30 Years Late, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a Blockbuster Hit in China
“My Neighbor Totoro” became a massive commercial success in China when it finally reached Chinese cinemas three decades after its first release in Japan. Released to critical acclaim in Japan in 1988 and in the United States in 1993, the cinematic masterpiece from legendary…
· Ryan General
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Star in Upcoming 3D Chinese Blockbuster Film
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the latest prominent Hollywood actor to star in a 3D blockbuster Chinese production. According to Xinhua, the upcoming film is set to combine “Hollywood technology and oriental culture,” which is set around the ancient Sanxingdui ruins located near…
· Isa Peralta
‘3 Body Problem’ teaser: Chinese sci-fi novel gets Netflix adaptation from ‘Game of Thrones’ creators
Netflix recently released an official teaser trailer for its upcoming series “3 Body Problem,” created by Alexander Woo and “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. About the clip: Netflix shared the teaser on social media platforms such as YouTube on June 18.
· Ryan General
‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea
The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel
· Carl Samson
Asian American mom suspects Princess Peach led to her sons’ belief that blondes are ‘prettier’
A Chinese American mother has called for more Asian representation in entertainment after her two young sons revealed that they want to marry “someone with blonde hair.” In a now-viral TikTok, Alyce Chan, a stand-up comedian based in New York City, shared the conversation she…
· Isa Peralta
Freida Pinto to join Apple TV+’s ‘Surface’ Season 2
Freida Pinto will join Apple TV+’s hit series “Surface” for its second season. Pinto, 38, will take on the role of Grace, Variety reported. Grace is the fiancée of a new character named Quinn, played by Phil Dunster (“Ted Lasso”).
· Michelle De Pacina
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal attacked by axe-wielding man in California gym
Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal was attacked and held hostage by a man with an axe and a knife at a gym in California. In a video of the incident, the male attacker, who was wearing a blue hoodie, can be seen clutching the arm of the 36-year-old actor along with a tomahawk in the…
· Ryan General
Chinese star Fan Bingbing reveals challenges of her return to acting after tax evasion scandal
Chinese superstar actor Fan Bingbing, who disappeared from public view and social media in July 2018 after it was rumored that she had fled China, recently attended Berlin International Film Festival to promote her new movie “Green Night.” Months after her hiatus, it was…
· Bryan Ke
China’s ChatGPT-like program MOSS to be made open source
The team behind MOSS, China’s first ChatGPT-like software, announced it will become an open-source program once more public testing is done. Speaking to Jiefang Daily at the 2023 Global Artificial Intelligence Developers Conference in Shanghai on Sunday, Qiu Xipeng, a member of…
· Ana Yoo
‘Furies’ trailer: Veronica Ngo directs Netflix prequel to Vietnamese box office smash
Netflix has released the trailer for “Furies,” the much-anticipated prequel to the 2019 Vietnamese box office smash “Furie.” A description of the upcoming martial arts thriller by Netflix reads: “Three furious vigilantes unite to take down a sinister crime syndicate that…
· Grace Kim
Interview: Choi Min-sik of ‘Big Bet,’ ‘Oldboy’ urges preservation of Korean culture in films as global demand surges
The demand for South Korean entertainment shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Korean culture has become a global phenomenon, with BTS‘ ARMY and other K-pop fandoms driving explosive growth and shows like Netflix’s “Squid Game” setting unprecedented viewership records.
· Iris Jung
‘Filipinese baby #2’: Constance Wu confirms pregnancy with 2nd child
Constance Wu has confirmed her pregnancy with her second child with partner Ryan Kattner. The news, which had been speculated earlier this month, was revealed through Wu’s Instagram story on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
Why Randall Park’s directorial debut ‘Shortcomings’ starts with a ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ spoof
Randall Park explained why he decided to open his directorial debut film “Shortcomings” with a “Crazy Rich Asians” spoof. Park, 48, told The Washington Post that he and screenwriter Adrian Tomine, who also created the 2007 graphic novel of the same name that the movie is based…
· Ines Shin
Hong Kong star Andy Lau says he drinks 20 cups of coffee a day, including before bed
Hong Kong actor Andy Lau says he drinks more than 20 cups of coffee per day as it puts him at ease and even helps him sleep at night. The 61-year-old actor, singer and film producer recently appeared on the Douyin program “Opening Remarks” to promote his latest movie, “The…
· Ryan General
‘The Wandering Earth II’ earns $69.7 million on first day of Lunar New Year
“The Wandering Earth II,” the highly anticipated prequel to one of the world’s top films of 2019, had a strong opening to mark the first day of the Lunar New Year. The sci-fi film, which stars Wu Jing and Andy Lau, earned $69.7 million at the Chinese box office on Sunday, based…
· Daniel Anderson
Rich Ting ready to ‘widen the doors’ opened by Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu as SF Chinese New Year Parade grand marshal
Actor Rich Ting talked with NextShark ahead of leading San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade on Feb. 4 as grand marshal. Ting is known for his role as Bolo in Cinemax’s “Warrior,” a martial arts drama series that depicts the Tong Wars in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the 1870s.
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Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
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