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· Ryan General
Why Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Journey to the West’ Adaptation is Making Chinese Fans Angry
A treasured epic folklore from China is about to get a new adaptation in the form of a miniseries for ABC, TVNZ, and Netflix and it has so far stirred some mixed responses from netizens. The show, which is a New Zealand-Australian co-production, will be another retelling of…
· Ranier Maningding
Jordan Peele Might Direct The Live-Adaptation of Akira. Here’s Why I’m HYPED
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. After years of unapologetic whitewashing from Hollywood, I was beginning to think that the…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen To Star in Film Adaptation of ‘Sleeping Dogs’
Square Enix’ open world action-adventure video game Sleeping Dogs is getting a film adaptation and action star Donnie Yen has reportedly been tapped to play the lead role. The talented martial arts actor, who has recently starred in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “xXx:…
· Khier Casino
Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· Carl Samson
‘Death Note’ Producer Clears Up Comments on Asian Actors Who Couldn’t ‘Speak Perfect English’
Japanese producer and actor Masi Oka has stressed that the live-action remake of “Death Note”, slated for release on Netflix in August, will have “a lot of core principles” despite the fact that almost no Asian actor is part of the cast. Responding to allegations of…
· Ryan General
Live-Action ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Film is Almost Here and It’s Lit AF
When it was first announced that film giant Warner Bros. was developing a live-action adaptation of the beloved fantasy sci-fi anime “Fullmetal Alchemist”, there was a collective skepticism among fans on how the project would turn out. Considering Hollywood’s numerous disasters…
· Heather Johnson Yu
5 Books From Asian Authors To Add To Your Summer Reading List
I’m the daughter of an English teacher. Her mother was an English teacher. Needless to say, we had a lot of books in our house, and reading quickly became the preferred way to ease boredom during the summer. I was often gifted books by my mom and grandma, and for some reason I…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians” Ronny Chieng Perfectly Sums Up Why Diversity is CRUCIAL in Film
Comedian Ronny Chieng voiced his thoughts on the value of diversity on the last day of filming Warner Bros.’ upcoming adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians”, and he deserves a standing ovation for it. The Malaysian actor wrote on Facebook:
· Khier Casino
One of TV’s Hottest Asian Hunks Just Joined ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
The upcoming adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel “Crazy Rich Asians” just added actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr. to its stellar cast. The “Glee” star will join an all-Asian cast including Constance Wu (“Fresh Off the Boat”), Michelle Yeoh (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ Was Whitewashed Because Asian Actors Couldn’t ‘Speak Perfect English’
Reacting to accusations of whitewashing, one of the producers of Netflix’s “Death Note” remake claimed that the roles actually could have gone to Asian actors. This didn’t happen, however, because apparently, the casting team couldn’t find an Asian actor who can “speak perfect…
· Khier Casino
The Cast of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ So Far is Absolute Squad Goals
Director Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel “Crazy Rich Asians” is coming along really well after months of searching for the best Asian talent both in Singapore and around the world. Warner Bros. has also announced some members of the “Crazy Rich Asian”…
· Khier Casino
Jamie Chung Goes on Twitter Rant to Clarify ‘Bullsh*t’ Remark About ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Jamie Chung is clarifying comments she made earlier this week in a CBS News interview about how the casting of half-white actor Henry Golding in the adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians” was “bullsh*t”. In a series of tweets and exchanges with followers on Instagram, she says she…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu Lands Spot in Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People’
It’s a moment of celebration for representation: Constance Wu has made it to Time Magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential People” for 2017, and there are some good reasons why. Wu, who rose to fame with “Fresh Off the Boat”, is clearly outspoken on all things whitewashing, but…
· Khier Casino
Filipina ‘Queen of All Media’ Could Be the Next Addition to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Cast
Filipino TV host and actress Kris Aquino visited Los Angeles on Easter Sunday to reportedly sign on to a major Hollywood movie contract after experiencing a series of rejections over the past year. In an Instagram post, Aquino mentioned she would be signing a deal after doing an…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese American to Play the ‘Biggest New Part’ in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
“The Last Jedi” panel at the Star Wars Celebration on Friday unveiled the character Rose, a “Resistance” maintenance worker played by Asian American Kelly Marie Tran. While it was revealed that she will be joining the main heroes from “The Force Awakens”, not much else was made…
· Khier Casino
Meet the ‘Ex Machina’ Star Who Was Just Cast in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
The cast of Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians” keeps growing, with Japanese actress Sonoya Mizuno being the latest to hop onboard the project. Mizuno will join Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and Gemma Chan in the movie adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel of…
· Carl Samson
‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Shows White Hollywood How to Properly Make a Live-Action Anime Film
Warner Bros. Japan has released a new trailer for the live-action adaptation of “Fullmetal Alchemist”, the popular anime series that follows two brothers trying to resurrect their deceased mother through alchemy. Fans were quick to compare the upcoming film to the recent…
· Ryan General
Paramount Forced to Admit That Whitewashing Made ‘Ghost in the Shell’ a Disaster
As many have probably heard by now, like the other whitewashed anime adaptations that have come before it, “Ghost in the Shell”, starring Scarlett Johansson, bombed at the box office. It tanked so miserably that, less than a week from its opening, a Paramount executive was…
· Khier Casino
Meet the British-Chinese Actress Who Was Just Cast in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Humans” star Gemma Chan is the latest addition to the cast of “Crazy Rich Asians”, alongside Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh and Henry Golding. The English actress, whose parents are from Hong Kong, will play Astrid Leong in the Warner Bros adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling…
· Khier Casino
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Has Found a Lead Actor and He’s Daddy AF
Henry Golding has landed the lead role of Nick Young, the wealthy, eligible bachelor from Singapore in the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel “Crazy Rich Asians”, joining Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh. This will be the handsome 30-year-old’s first ever feature film,…
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