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· Carl Samson
NBC Rejects Hapa Family Show Based on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Producer’s Life
NBC is not moving forward with a half-hour show about a mixed race family based on the life of “Fresh Off The Boat” co-executive producer Kourtney Kang. The decision comes a few months after the network ordered the untitled comedy’s pilot. According to Deadline, it is axed…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Meet The Asian Woman Behind the Successful Restaurant ‘Yellow Fever’
Nestled quietly between a toy collectible shop and an AT&T retailer, Yellow Fever draws the eye unexpectedly — its subtly cool exterior juxtaposed to its outlandish name. This area of Torrance, California — one block padded with small restaurants just across from Zamperini Field…
· admin
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ are Coming Summer 2018
Crazy Rich Asians finally has a release date and it’s coming summer 2018. The romantic comedy, which is directed by Jon M. Chu is set to be released on August 17, 2018, according to Warner Bros. The film is an adaption of Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name and…
· Kyle Encina
Why John Cho Got Butt-Naked In Latest Movie ‘Columbus’
Actor John Cho explained the significance behind him going fully nude during a shower scene in the 2017 romantic comedy “Columbus.” In an interview on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, the 45-year-old actor discussed his eyebrow-raising scene and why it was necessary.
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park is Surprised There Aren’t More Asian Roles in Hollywood By Now
Whitewashing in films and TV is a controversial issue — luckily, there are people working hard to make a positive change in the film/TV industry to promote better diversity in media. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” is one of the shows that has greatly helped make viewers more aware…
· Max Chang
Hollywood Producer Stands Firm on Why Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Was Not Whitewashed
On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter published an opinion piece penned by producer Gavin Polone, wherein he discussed his thoughts on Whitewashing amidst the “Hellboy” controversy and the implications that recasting an Asian character had on diversity in cinema. In it, he argued…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Actors Are STILL Being Used as ‘Tokens’ on TV, Study Finds
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still remain greatly underrepresented on television, according to a newly-published study that comes 10 years after similar research. The study, titled “Tokens on the Small Screen” and coordinated by six California universities, looked at…
· Ryan General
Female Indian-American to Be Cast as The Next ‘Greatest American Hero’ in ABC’s Reboot
A beloved classic television series is reportedly getting a remake with a refreshing new twist. According to TheWrap, ABC is set to do a reimagining of the 80s show “The Greatest American Hero”, replacing the White male lead with a female Indian-American character this time…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong and Randall Park Are Starring in a Romantic Comedy on Netflix
“American Housewife’s” Ali Wong and “Fresh off the Boat’s” Randall Park have been tapped by Netflix for its future, yet-to-be titled romantic comedy project. Deadline, in its exclusive report, has confirmed that both Wong and Park will play as the lead roles in the Rom/Com…
· Nia Tucker
Sorry Asians, My Blackness is Not Your Counterculture
I’m just going to start by saying solidarity across all POC is a ridiculous concept, especially as a Black person. The racial hierarchy does exist, and with a history of erased, unwritten and stolen culture, Black people are at the bottom. Anti-blackness is a global concept,…
· Anna Gracia
Why I Always Cheer for the Asian Person
Every four years, people get hyped for the Olympics and watch a bunch of obscure sports like trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics just so they can claim patriotism when an athlete from their country wins. “The biathlon? OMG I love that sport!” says no one outside of Scandinavia.…
· Aileen Fang
How 90s Disney Channel Shows Shaped My Asian Identity
Growing up in the 90s meant watching shows like “Lizzie McGuire”, “That’s So Raven” and “Hannah Montana”. As a second-generation immigrant, these shows weren’t purely entertainment for me. They were a portal into Western society. I watched the characters throughout their coming…
· Khier Casino
Randall Park to Play Badass S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent in ‘Ant-Man’ Sequel
Actor Randall Park will reportedly be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the sequel to “Ant-Man”, “Ant-Man and The Wasp”. According to Tracking Board, which first broke the news, Park is joining the cast as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jimmy Woo.
· Ben Yu
Man Who’s Made Over $400,000 Investing in Bitcoin Reveals His Strategy
Ever since Nas Daily’s video came out about how I earned over $400,000 with less than $10,000 investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, I’ve been getting hundreds of questions from people around the world about how to get started with cryptocurrency investment. First: I’m super glad…
· 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…
· Guy Aoki
‘Dr. Ken’s’ Cancellation Could Mean Dark Times For Asian Americans in Television
Little did we know when Margaret Cho’s “All American Girl” debuted on ABC in September 1994 that we’d have to wait more than 20 years to get another Asian American family sitcom. It wasn’t for lack of effort. Since 1999, I’d been part of the Asian Pacific American Media…
· Heather Johnson Yu
ABC Tragically Cancels ‘Dr. Ken’ After Two Seasons
“Dr. Ken“ has been cancelled after surviving for two seasons on ABC. The TV network axed several other shows this season, including “American Crime”, “Imaginary Mary”, “Secrets and Lie”s, and “The Catch”. The news comes ahead of ABC’s upfront presentation Tuesday, where they…
· King Malleta
One of ‘Silicon Valley’s’ Most Hilarious Actors Just Joined the Cast of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Another name has been added to the cast of the upcoming movie “Crazy Rich Asians”. According to Deadline, “Silicon Valley” actor Jimmy O. Yang is the newest addition to “Crazy Rich Asians”, which will be directed by Jon M. Chu.
· 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”…
· 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…