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Four decades from Hong Kong action star to 'the first Asian woman to win Best Actress' — she turned a career the West underrated into the single most quoted ceiling-break in Oscars history.
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· Carl Samson
First ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ image teases Michelle Yeoh’s spine-chilling Georgiou
Fans got a first glimpse of “Star Trek: Section 31” this week with a still of Michelle Yeoh as her iconic character Philippa Georgiou. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu reveals upcoming ‘Wicked’ has live vocals, less CGI
Director Jon M. Chu revealed that his upcoming two-part musical film “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will feature live vocals instead of pre-recorded audio. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Ark: The Animated Series,’ starring Michelle Yeoh, gets surprise release
Paramount unexpectedly released the first part of its highly anticipated video game series adaptation “Ark: The Animated Series” on its streaming platform Paramount Plus on Thursday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone face backlash for ‘ignoring’ Asian actors at Oscars
Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are being criticized for seemingly ignoring Asian stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan when accepting their Academy Awards at the 2024 Oscars. Downey Jr.’s acceptance: Quan, who was named best supporting actor at last year’s…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix cancels ‘The Brothers Sun’ after one season
Netflix has announced it will not move forward with a second season of “The Brothers Sun” despite a good showing in the first few weeks of its release. Why it was canceled: While Netflix did not provide a reason for the cancellation, some reports note that the action…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan to present at 2024 Oscars
Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, named best actress and best supporting actor at last year’s Oscars, have been tapped to return this year as presenters. Breaking the news: The Academy announced on Monday its full line-up of presenters for the 96th Oscars, which will take place at…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh takes on a Boston crime ring in action-thriller ‘The Mother’
Michelle Yeoh is taking on the role of an immigrant mother protecting her family in the upcoming thriller “The Mother.” About the film: Yeoh, who won a best actress Oscar for her role in last year’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is returning to the action genre with the…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ star Ben Wang lands ‘Karate Kid’ lead role
Sony Pictures has found its new “Karate Kid” in “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang. Breaking the news: The official “Karate Kid” movie Instagram page broke the casting news in a post on Tuesday, in which it welcomed Wang, 24, into the “Karate Kid Movie family.”
· Bryan Ke
Watch: First look at Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated ‘Wicked’
Universal Pictures has released a first look for “Wicked,” the highly anticipated two-part musical film directed by Jon M. Chu. What to expect: Released on Monday, the “Wicked” first look teases how two friends, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), turn into…
· Michelle De Pacina
How director Raman Hui’s personal journey mirrors his animated fantasy flick ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’
Director Raman Hui’s initial encounter with the “The Tiger’s Apprentice” animated film script was not just a mere exploration of another cinematic venture; it was a voyage into his own past. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hui, who discovered his passion for drawing at a young…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh opens up about divorce with ex-husband
Michelle Yeoh has revealed some details on what led her divorce with her ex-husband, including her inability to conceive at the time of their marriage and their busy schedules. What she said: Speaking to Gwyneth Paltrow on “The Goop Podcast,” Yeoh, 61, said her ex-husband,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Trek: Section 31’ film with Michelle Yeoh begins production, adds new cast
Production for Paramount Plus’ highly anticipated “Star Trek: Section 31,” starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, has begun. Breaking the news: Executive producer Alex Kurtzman announced in a statement that the principal photography for “Star Trek: Section 31” has started.…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh opens up about being a first-time grandmother and her 19-year engagement
Academy Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh recently reflected on her whirlwind 2023, from winning an Oscar to marrying her long-time partner Jean Todt and becoming a first-time grandmother. First-time grandma: Speaking on “Today” with Hoda Kotb, the 61-year-old star opened up on…
· Ryan General
Lululemon’s Lunar New Year ad with Michelle Yeoh draws backlash
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh’s collaboration with Lululemon for the brand’s Lunar New Year campaign has sparked backlash, with critics pointing to the company’s controversial history. About the collab: On Jan. 12, Lululemon launched its Lunar New Year capsule collection…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ trailer: Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu and more star
Paramount Plus has released the official trailer for the new animated film “The Tiger’s Apprentice,” along with first-look images. Action-packed preview: The trailer showcases a scene in which Chinese American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo) discovers his magical powers for…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina to lead San Francisco’s 2024 Chinese New Year parade
Awkwafina has been tapped to head San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade as grand marshal. What she’ll do: The actor and rapper, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, will kick off this year’s Chinese New Year Festival and Parade with the lighting of ceremonial firecrackers. She…
· Ryan General
Jenny Yang breaks new ground as an assassin in ‘The Brothers Sun’
Comedian Jenny Yang has leaped from the stand-up stage to the small screen, landing her first major TV role as Xing, an assassin, in Netflix’s “The Brothers Sun.” Yang’s acting journey: Having carved a successful path in comedy as a writer and performer, Yang revealed in an…
· Bryan Ke
Sam Song Li says it ‘means the world’ that he got into ‘The Brothers Sun’
“The Brothers Sun” star Sam Song Li has opened up about his thoughts on being part of the Netflix show’s all-Asian cast, especially as it marks his first stint as a series regular. About his role: Li, 27, plays Bruce Sun, whose life is turned upside down after his older brother,…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ canceled by Disney Plus after 1 season
Disney Plus has canceled “American Born Chinese” after only one season despite it receiving stellar reviews from audiences and critics. Moving the news: A source familiar with the matter told Variety that Disney canceled “American Born Chinese” after the book-to-screen…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Brother’s Sun’ earns praise from critics and viewers
Netflix’s adrenaline-pumping series “The Brother’s Sun” is receiving high praise from fans and critics, certifying fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics review: Less than a week out from its streaming debut, the first season of the comedy action series has earned an official Fresh…
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