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New ‘Wuxia’ Studio Unveils Their First Kung-Fu Comic Series Led By a Chinese American Heroine
A new entertainment studio that focuses on authentic martial arts culture has unveiled their first comic book series: “The Adept”. “The Adept” is an original story from entrepreneur, producer and activist Peter Shiao, written by Tasha Huo and Charlie Stickney with art done by…
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina join ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ cast
Dreamworks has confirmed the casting of Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina and Viola Davis in “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Breaking the news: Lead voice actor Jack Black welcomed Davis and Awkwafina in a video uploaded to Dreamworks’ TikTok and Instagram pages on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dreamworks…
· Ryan General
Joe Rogan, Dwayne Johnson reflect on Bruce Lee’s impact on martial arts
“People really don’t appreciate what he did because he introduced martial arts in an exciting way to the whole world”
· Ryan General
Jet Li reveals he made only 14 cents a day filming ‘Shaolin Temple’
“The amount I earned while breaking my arms and legs to survive in the industry paled in comparison to what the businessmen doing global investments were earning”
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan foils a panda kidnapping plot in upcoming action-comedy film
Chan plays a version of himself as an international action star reluctantly stepping into the role of a hero to thwart the kidnapping plot
· Bryan Ke
3 of the 7 last remaining pandas in US will be returned to China sooner than expected
Three of the last seven pandas remaining in the United States will leave sooner than expected, as the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. announced Wednesday changes for the pandas’ departure time frame. Sad news: In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the zoo revealed that…
· Bryan Ke
Top comment on teen’s Instagram post goes mega viral for Thailand, Muay Thai dare
An American teen recently went viral on Instagram after the top comment in his challenge post, which gave a shout-out to Thailand and Muay Thai, received over 2.5 million likes and attracted many well-known Thais. The context: Seventh-grader Reed Harrington challenged his…
· Daniel Anderson
‘The Monkey King’ trailer: Netflix animated film stars Jimmy O. Yang, Stephanie Hsu
Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming animated movie “The Monkey King” on Monday. About the film: Inspired by the classic Chinese story “Journey to the West,” the Netflix animated movie follows an egotistical monkey as he fights over 100 demons and a Dragon King.…
· Daniel Anderson
Anime Expo 2023: Crunchyroll unveils trailers for ‘Solo Leveling’ and more
During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2023 on Monday, anime fans received a first look at a slew of new show trailers and upcoming announcements. New trailers: A-1 Pictures unveiled a trailer for “Solo Leveling” and revealed a winter release. There was also the…
· Daniel Anderson
Cast announced for film based on life of ‘Thank You, Cancer’ writer
Kapil Talwalkar, Olivia Liang and Karan Soni have been announced as the main cast of the upcoming indie film “Paper Flowers.” About “Paper Flowers”: The film, directed by Mahesh Pailoor, follows the story of a young man who becomes determined to make the most of his remaining…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen protects iPhone users’ privacy in action-packed Apple ad for Chinese market
Apple has released a new action-packed advertisement about user privacy starring Hong Kong martial arts legend Donnie Yen. The one-minute ad, aimed specifically at the Chinese market, was shared on Wednesday on Apple’s Chinese website and its official WeChat account.
· Daniel Anderson
‘Kung Fu’ reboot canceled by CW after three seasons
The CW has decided not to renew “Kung Fu,” its reboot of Ed Spielman’s 1972 TV series, after three seasons. “Kung Fu” follows a young Chinese American woman named Nicky Shen (played by Olivia Liang) who embarks on a life-changing journey to a secluded monastery in China after…
· Isa Peralta
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ surpasses $1 billion globally
Less than a month after its North American release, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The Nintendo-Illumintion-Universal collaboration, which premiered in the U.S. on April 5, is now the first film of 2023 that has garnered…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ in Japanese gets US, Canada screenings
A limited-time screening of the Japanese version of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will hit select theaters across the United States and Canada. The special screenings, some of which will not include English subtitles, are scheduled for 10 theaters in Los Angeles, San Francisco,…
· Bryan Ke
Influencer overjoyed after followers help her fulfill her dream of meeting Stephen Chow
A Malaysian influencer was overjoyed and in “disbelief” after her followers helped her meet renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow in person. Jenn Chia, who has over 500,000 followers on Instagram, first commented on Chow’s Feb. 9 Instagram post to ask if he would meet with…
· Iris Jung
Lucy Liu on being a trailblazer in Hollywood: ‘I never saw a ceiling’
Lucy Liu revealed her take on Asian representation in Hollywood and her support for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) in a new interview published on Thursday. Liu — who is known for her iconic roles in “Charlie’s Angels,” “Kill Bill” and “Kung Fu Panda” — spoke…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Legacies’ star Piper Curda to lead romantic dramedy ‘Something Casual’
Korean American actor Piper Curda has signed on to star in the independent romantic dramedy “Something Casual.” Curda, 25, will act opposite “American Horror Story” actor Nico Greetham, according to Deadline.
· Bryan Ke
Chris Pratt, Charlie Day troll ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ haters in Instagram video
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day just might have the perfect response to all the critics of their upcoming film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Pratt, 43, posted a video on Instagram on Saturday teasing what his character, Mario, will sound like in the highly anticipated animated…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ director reveals iconic Japanese films that inspired his sequel
Certain scenes from “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” took visual inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films and Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 animated classic “Akira.” In an interview with the New York Times, director Joel Crawford revealed that “Akira” was one of the first anime…
· Daniel Anderson
KBBQ, hot pot, dim sum or sushi? Asian celebs choose which one dish they’d save
NextShark asked stars at the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills, California, to choose one dish to save and three to eliminate for the rest of their lives from sushi, hot pot, KBBQ or dim sum. Here is how they responded: