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As Marvel's first Asian lead in 'Shang-Chi,' he turned a studio experiment into a franchise anchor — then used the platform as an outspoken advocate, treating visibility as a mandate, not a milestone.
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· Bryan Ke
‘Atlas’ trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu star in Netflix sci-fi thriller
Jennifer Lopez is forced to abandon her mistrust and ally herself with robots run by artificial intelligence (AI) in the trailer for Netflix’s upcoming sci-film “Atlas.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu assures fans that ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is ‘still happening’
Simu Liu assured fans that the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is expected to release as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 6. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu rates food served at the 2024 Oscars and afterparties
Simu Liu shared his honest opinion on the food served at the 2024 Oscars and various afterparties. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Shang-Chi’ sequel rumored to begin production in 2025
The sequel to Marvel Studios and Disney’s 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is set to begin production in 2025, one insider claims. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Kim’s Convenience’ stars reunite with Andrew Phung in ‘Run the Burbs’
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Nicole Power are set to reunite with “Kim’s Convenience” co-star Andrew Phung in select episodes of his CBC sitcom “Run the Burbs.” Where to watch them: Phung, 39, will first reunite with Power, 35, in the 10th episode of “Run the Burbs” Season 3, which…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu weighs in on Shang-Chi in next ‘Avengers’ film, upcoming sequel
“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu has expressed uncertainty about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including his potential involvement in the highly anticipated “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” Need-to-know basis: The 34-year-old actor opened up to ComicBook about his role in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu pokes fun at Jo Koy’s awards hosting during opening at People’s Choice Awards
Simu Liu took a playful jab at 2024 Golden Globes host Jo Koy during his opening monologue at the People’s Choice Awards on Sunday. Liu’s punchline: Liu poked fun at the challenges faced by the Filipino American host of the major awards show, alluding to Koy‘s previous hosting…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu and James Wan team up for espionage thriller series at Peacock
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock has announced a new espionage techno-thriller series, to be led by Simu Liu and executive produced by filmmaker James Wan. About the show: The still-untitled spy thriller was one of the four shows revealed during the platform’s…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report
Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: The original “Kung Fu” TV series, which ran for three seasons on ABC starting in 1972, followed master martial artist Kwai Chang Caine (David…
· Michelle De Pacina
1st Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC reopens after fire
Yu & Me Books, the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in New York City, has successfully reopened six months after suffering from a fire. Back to business: The reopening of Yu & Me Books on Sunday saw a large crowd, including local authors and customers, who celebrated…
· Michelle De Pacina
2024 Oscar nominations include ‘Past Lives,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Godzilla’
The 96th Academy Awards has released its full list of nominations for the 2024 Oscars, with some nods to Asian filmmakers including Hayao Miyazaki and Celine Song. “Past Lives” nominations: A24 continues its Oscars success following last year’s triumph with “Everything…
· Bryan Ke
Chrissy Teigen addresses controversy over 5-year-old son’s eating habits
Chrissy Teigen has addressed online controversy surrounding her son’s food preferences. Driving the news: Teigen, 38, was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday with Michelin-starred chef David Chang to promote their new show, “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.” At one point, she shared that…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu tapped to host 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Simu Liu poked fun at comedian Jo Koy on social media Thursday as he shared the news that he will be hosting the 2024 People’s Choice Awards next month. Back to hosting: Liu, 34, will take center stage as host of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu performs ‘I’m Just Ken’ with AJ Rafael at LA concert
Simu Liu performed a live rendition of the “Barbie” song “I’m Just Ken” with AJ Rafael at his concert in Los Angeles. Liu’s performance: Channeling “Barbie” costar Ryan Gosling, who originally performed the song in the Greta Gerwig hit film, Liu encouraged the audience to…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS and Blackpink are Google’s most searched bands of all time
BTS and Blackpink, two of the world’s most popular K-pop groups, have been recognized as the most searched boy and girl bands of all time on Google. Google’s anniversary: The news came in a video recap celebrating Google’s 25-year history as a search engine. The multinational…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina believes Destin Daniel Cretton has ‘something exciting’ for ‘Shang-Chi 2’
Awkwafina is optimistic about a sequel to “Shang-Chi,” sharing in a recent interview that writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton may have “something exciting” in store for it. About her role: Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, played Katy Chen in “Shang-Chi and the…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu announces EP including song co-written with Joe Jonas
Simu Liu’s first EP (extended play), titled “ANXIOUS-AVOIDANT,” has officially dropped on music streaming platforms, the actor/singer announced on Instagram on Saturday. Promoting the project: In his Instagram post, Liu, 34, explained that the EP, which contains tracks, “Don’t,”…
· Ryan General
Director Destin Daniel Cretton exits ‘Avengers’ sequel for ‘Shang-Chi 2,’ ‘Wonder Man’
Cretton is focusing on existing Marvel commitments, including the sequel to the blockbuster “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and the Disney+ series “Wonder Man”
· Bryan Ke
Behind-the-scenes clip of Simu Liu recording ‘Push’ for ‘Barbie’ goes viral
Many social media users loved Simu Liu’s recent TikTok post in which he shared a quick clip of some of the Kens recording their backup vocals for a scene in the summer blockbuster hit “Barbie.” What’s it about: The video shows Liu inside a small recording booth belting some of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Simu Liu shares how his parents accidentally ate his edibles, crashed his car
On Simu Liu’s fourth appearance on the late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” he shared a funny story about how his parents accidentally consumed his edibles and ended up crashing his car. A search for food: In the recent episode with Kimmel, Liu shares how he eventually…
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