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· Michelle De Pacina
Warner Bros. apologizes after ‘Barbenheimer’ atomic bomb memes spark anger in Japan
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” films are being boycotted by social media users in Japan after the official “Barbie” Twitter account positively replied to “Barbenheimer” memes featuring atomic bomb jokes. The controversial replies: The now-deleted posts included a poster of…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. addresses ‘Barbie’ South China Sea map controversy
Warner Bros. have spoken up about the controversial South China Sea map in “Barbie” that prompted Vietnam to ban the film from playing in cinemas. Background information: State media reported on Monday that “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam due to a scene with a map…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop groups Brave Girls, FIFTY FIFTY sign new partnerships with Warner
K-pop continues to make waves in the global music industry as girl groups Brave Girls and FIFTY FIFTY have signed exclusive contracts with Warner Music Korea and Warner Records, respectively. On Thursday, Warner Music Korea announced that all four members of Brave Girls —…
· Daniel Anderson
M. Night Shyamalan announces next project after signing deal with Warner Bros.
M. Night Shyamalan, the two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind box-office hits such as “The Sixth Sense” and “Split,” has signed a multi-year, first-look directing and producing agreement with the Warner Bros. Pictures Group (WBPG). The agreement covers original projects that…
· Daniel Anderson
Warner Music Korea launches ‘Under House’ YouTube series featuring Korean musicians
Warner Music Korea launched a new YouTube series Thursday called “Under House,” which will showcase artist performances, DJs and songs under their label. In its inaugural episode, DJ Minky plays various songs from artists like Mamamoo’s Wheein, soloist Seori and Charlie Puth’s…
· Rebecca Moon
Warner Bros. censors gay relationship dialogue in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ for China release
Warner Bros. has approved China’s request to remove references to a gay relationship in the movie “Fanastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” A six-second dialogue alluding to a romance between the male characters Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald was removed from the…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros. CEO Steps Down After Sex-for-Roles Scandal
Warner Bros. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tsujihara has reportedly stepped down from his position amid the controversial sex-for-roles scandal allegation he previously had with a Hollywood actress. The exit was announced by WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey less than…
· Bryan Ke
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Allegedly Traded Sex for Movie Roles With Actress
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara has released a statement apologizing for his inappropriate actions in the past amid a sexual misconduct investigation launched by WarnerMedia. Tsujihara allegedly entered a sexual relationship with British actress Charlotte Kirk in…
· Ryan General
Warner Bros. is Making a ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie
Hello Kitty, arguably the world’s most recognizable cats, is set to star in her own Hollywood film. The iconic character, created by Sanrio, will be making its English-language feature film debut in a production by New Line Cinema and FlynnPictureCo, Variety reports.
· Carl Samson
Warner Bros. Buys ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Will Feature an All-Asian Cast
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and apparently, it’s set to feature an all-Asian cast. Production is slated to kick off in Singapore by spring 2017, Deadline reported. Color Force, which produced “The Hunger Games” series, will develop…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. Was Secretly Paying Youtubers Tons of Money to Promote Games
A settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Warner Bros. was reached on Monday following the allegation that the entertainment company failed to “adequately disclose” paying online influencers to make good reviews. The FTC charged Warner Bros. of deceiving consumers…
· Connie K. Ho
Warner Bros. Media Camp’s Inaugural Class Shares Tips for Startups
One by one they each stood up. Some told funny jokes, while others wowed the crowd with their statistics. It was a unique gathering of people from entertainment, including entrepreneurs, media executives and investors. At the end of July, Warner Bros. held a Demo Day for its…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Tom and Jerry experience durian for first time in Singapore-set series
Cartoon Network’s first-ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series that is set in Singapore has finally received a release date months after Warner Bros. Discovery first announced the project. Pulling the veil: Cartoon Network Asia officially revealed in a YouTube video uploaded on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Writers show support for striking actors at AAPI-themed rally in Manhattan
On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a rally in Manhattan brought together striking actors preparing for contract talks and writers who had recently concluded their negotiations. About the rally: The event, held outside the Manhattan offices of Warner Bros. Discovery, also…
· Bryan Ke
Lost ‘Pokémon’ game that Nintendo shut down due to its popularity has been restored
A lost first-person “Pokémon” game that Nintendo immediately shut down after it became popular has reportedly been restored and is now playable through the Internet Archive. Details to know: The game, titled “Pokémon 2000 Adventure,” was launched as a promotional material tie-in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Daniel Anderson
From Brave Girls to ‘Breaking Barriers’: BBGirls talk their K-pop rebirth
Within the fabled annals of K-pop, few tales are as captivating and tumultuous as that of the group formerly known as Brave Girls. Their saga began in 2011, navigating challenges and lineup changes as they pursued musical glory. A moment of dormancy ensued before their…
· Editorial Staff
Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map
Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be released in the Philippines. Background information: Earlier this month, Vietnam banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas across the country because of…
· Isa Peralta
Meet Ana Cruz Kayne, the Filipino American ‘Barbie’ actor playing Supreme Court Justice Barbie
Of the various actors playing Barbie in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Barbie” film, Filipino American actor Ana Cruz Kayne is definitely one to look out for. Background information: The 39-year-old actor, who is of Filipino and Jewish descent, was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She…
· Isa Peralta
FIFTY FIFTY release new song for ‘Barbie’ film soundtrack
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently released a brand new song for the soundtrack of the highly anticipated film “Barbie.” About the song: “Barbie Dreams,” which was released on Friday, features American rapper Kaliii.
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