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· Carl Samson
Chinese American and S. Korean filmmakers receive 2023 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women
Filmmakers Erica Eng and July Jung have been named as recipients of the 2023 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women. About the fellowship: The fellowship is a one-year program designed to provide support, mentorship and networking opportunities for emerging women filmmakers. Two —…
· Isa Peralta
‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer gives 1st look at Ke Huy Quan’s MCU debut
Marvel recently released the official trailer for “Loki” Season 2, providing a first look at Ke Huy Quan’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. About the series: “Loki,” which was created by Michael Waldron for Disney+, first premiered on June 9, 2021. The show takes place after…
· Bryan Ke
‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Kimiko Glenn reveals details of cast’s low pay: ‘We couldn’t afford cabs’
Kimiko Glenn recently revealed that she and her “Orange Is the New Black” co-stars couldn’t afford cabs and had to keep their second jobs while working on the hit Netflix show. What happened: Glenn, 34, first revealed in a TikTok video posted over two years that she only…
· Chandler Treon
First look: Awkwafina and Sandra Oh star as estranged sisters in upcoming comedy ‘Quiz Lady’
20th Century Studios has released a first look at their upcoming comedy film “Quiz Lady,” starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh. The movie: “Quiz Lady” follows Awkwafina as Anne, a bright young woman obsessed with gameshows, and Oh as her estranged older sister Jenny. After Anne’s…
· Isa Peralta
Watch: Full Episode 1 of ‘American Born Chinese’ is free to view
The entire first episode of Disney+’s live-action series “American Born Chinese” is now free to watch on YouTube. Key details: The popular streaming service posted the 43-minute episode on YouTube on June 21, where it will be available to view only until July 23.
· Isa Peralta
”The Hangover’ but kid friendly’: Disney+ releases trailer for original film ‘The Slumber Party’
Disney+ recently released the trailer for its upcoming original movie “The Slumber Party.” What it’s about: The film’s two-minute trailer, which was shared on June 23, shows Megan (played by Darby Camp), Paige (Emmy Liu-Wan) and Veronica (Alex Cooper Cohen) waking up after a…
· Isa Peralta
‘Hailey’s On It’ starring Auliʻi Cravalho, Manny Jacinto premieres on Disney Channel
Disney’s newest show “Hailey’s On It!,” starring Auliʻi Cravalho and Manny Jacinto, is premiering on the Disney Channel and Disney XD on Thursday. About the series: “Hailey’s On It!” follows Hailey Alohilani Banks (voiced by Cravalho), a 14-year-old “risk-averse but resourceful…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops official trailer for K-drama ‘King the Land’ starring Lee Jun-ho, YoonA
Netflix recently released the official trailer for its upcoming K-drama series “King the Land” starring 2PM’s Lee Jun-ho and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA. The show centers around Lee’s charismatic and intelligent character Gu Won, the heir to a family-controlled conglomerate who…
· Isa Peralta
A math prodigy chases rap superstardom in trailer for Disney+ musical comedy ‘World’s Best’
Walt Disney Studios unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming musical comedy film, “World’s Best,” on Wednesday. The new film follows Prem Patel, a 12-year-old math genius who finds out that his late father was once a famous rapper. Inspired by this discovery, Prem decides…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases official trailer for ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for “Black Mirror” Season 6 on Wednesday. The recently released trailer for the hit anthology series features snippets of five new episodes: “Joan is Awful,” “’Loch Henry,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Mazey Day” and “Demon 79.”
· Michelle De Pacina
Comedian Uncle Roger banned on Chinese social media after joking about China’s government
Malaysian British comedian Nigel Ng, better known by his online persona Uncle Roger, has been suspended on Chinese social media after making jokes about China’s government in his stand-up show “The Haiyaa Special.” Last week, the comedian posted a clip from his upcoming comedy…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ gets new ‘Epic Adventure’ trailer
Disney+ has released another teaser for its highly anticipated series “American Born Chinese” — and this time, Ronny Chieng’s recurring character makes an appearance. Released on Saturday, the teaser trailer, titled “Epic Adventure,” highlights some of the scenes found in the…
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan admits ‘American Born Chinese’ role ‘scared the hell’ out of him
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Ke Huy Quan recently admitted he initially passed on his role in the Disney+ original “American Born Chinese” but later had a change of heart after discussing the details with the creative team. Speaking at a post-screening Q&A for the…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases teaser for ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6
Four years after the premiere of its fifth season, Netflix’s hit anthology series “Black Mirror” is set to return. The streaming giant released an official teaser for Season 6, touted as its “most unpredictable” yet, of “Black Mirror” on Wednesday.
· Daniel Anderson
‘American Born Chinese’ official trailer includes appearances from Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu and Ke Huy Quan
Disney+ dropped the official trailer for its upcoming original series “American Born Chinese” on Friday. The two-minute trailer features several familiar faces, including Daniel Wu as Sun Wu Kong, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong and…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Lilo and Stitch’ casts newcomer Kahiau Machado as Nani’s love interest David
Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” has found its David Kawena in up-and-coming actor Kahiau Machado, who will play the love interest of Lilo’s older sister Nani. The upcoming film has already cast Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as Nani and Maia Kealoha as Lilo. Zach…
· Bryan Ke
Margaret Cho calls for trans characters in Disney films: ‘It’s a move towards the future’
Legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho recently shared that she wants to see more LGBTQ+ characters in Disney films. While promoting her new Disney+ movie “Prom Pact,” Cho, 54, was ecstatic when The Times of India asked her about LGBTQ+ Disney protagonists.
· Daniel Anderson
Sydney Agudong cast as Nani in live-action ‘Lilo and Stitch’ remake
Disney has cast Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as Lilo’s older sister and legal guardian, Nani, for the upcoming live-action remake of “Lilo and Stitch.” Agudong, 22, was born in Kaua’i, Hawaii, and has previously acted in the CBS series “NCIS” and the films “Infamously in Love” and…
· Daniel Anderson
‘The Marvels’ trailer features return of Iman Vellani, appearance from Park Seo Joon
Marvel Studios has released the first teaser trailer for “The Marvels,” starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani and “Parasite” star Park Seo-joon. The film centers around the trio of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Larson), Monica Rambeau (Parris)…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ series gets its first trailer
Lucasfilm and Disney+ has unveiled the first trailer for “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” starring Rosario Dawson. Presented at London’s Star Wars Celebration on Friday amidst a bevy of Star Wars news, the series will follow the journey of exiled Jedi Ahsoka Tano, played by Dawson.