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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
‘Godzilla x Kong,’ Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ dominate weekend box office
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” maintained its No. 1 spot at the weekend box office last week, while Dev Patel’s directorial film debut “Monkey Man” debuted at No. 2. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Boy and the Heron’ heads to Max as Studio Ghibli extends deal
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning animated film “The Boy and the Heron” will be available to stream on Max. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jasmine Yoon confirmed as Virginia’s first Asian American federal judge
The Virginia Senate has confirmed Jasmine Yoon’s appointment as the state’s first Asian American federal judge under Article III of the United States Constitution. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Elodie Yung on power of storytelling in shaping perspectives on undocumented immigrants in ‘The Cleaning Lady’
The narrative of the Fox drama series “The Cleaning Lady,” focusing on the complex story of an undocumented immigrant in the U.S., has taken on a poignant resonance to the ongoing national dialogue surrounding immigration issues. In the stakes of Season 3, Cambodian doctor Thony…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ producer Dan Lin named Netflix’s top movie boss
Netflix announced on Wednesday that Dan Lin, founder of Rideback Productions, will serve as the next chairman of the company’s film division. The announcement: Lin, 50, will be succeeding Scott Stuber, who served as head of Netflix Film for seven years before noting his…
· Ryan General
‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho to helm most expensive Korean film ever
Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, renowned for his Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” is set to direct the most expensive Korean film in history. About the film: Bong’s upcoming project is an animated film about deep-sea creatures and has a budget exceeding 70 billion won ($52 million),…
· Bryan Ke
Tinder gets its first Asian American CEO
Tinder’s parent company Match Group has promoted Faye Iosotaluno to be Tinder’s new chief executive officer. The new position: Iosotaluno, who previously served as Tinder’s chief operating officer, will replace Renate Nyborg, who left Tinder in August 2022. She will continue to…
· Bryan Ke
Jack Black joins Jason Momoa in ‘Minecraft’ movie adaptation
Jack Black will star alongside Jason Momoa in Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the hit sandox game “Minecraft,” with production set to begin soon. The scoop: Black will reportedly play Steve, the main character of the franchise, according to Deadline. The movie, however, will be led…
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