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· Riley Schatzle
This Startup Created Boxers That Can Hide Boners
Bloxers is a new undergarment company that has developed the perfect solution to men’s random erection problems.
· 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…
· 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
Diversity is Actually Making Hollywood More Money But They Still Whitewash Films
Hollywood, take notice: Creating movies with the more diverse casts will make moviegoers flock to the theaters, according to a new study revealed. Diversity reportedly helps keep ratings for television shows and ticket sales for films up in the United States, according to the…
· Khier Casino
Asian-Americans Went to Movie Theaters More Than Any Other Ethnic Group in 2016
Asian-Americans were the biggest moviegoers in 2016 compared to any other ethnic group in the country in terms of per capita ticket buying, according to the National Association of Theater Owners’ Theatrical Market Statistics Report. In their annual study, the exhibition…
· Carl Samson
‘The Great Wall’ Flopped So Badly That People are Doubting Future U.S.-China Films
There’s no doubt Matt Damon’s “The Great Wall” is a first of its kind as a collaboration between China and Hollywood. Unfortunately, based on the poor performance of the film with American audiences, it could be the last. “The Great Wall” took $150 million to produce with…
· Max Chang
The Oscars Are So Full of Ignorant White People, They Can’t Recognize an Anime Masterpiece
Everyone’s new favorite anime film “Your Name” may have recently smashed some box office records and earned fans across the globe but somehow, it still fell short of earning a nod from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Makoto Shinkai’s global hit, which became the…
· King Malleta
Why Most Movie Theaters in China’s Suburbs Are Empty
In a place like China where there are around 1.4 billion people, it’s only typical to find countless industries fighting over to get a slice of the pie. However, while e-commerce became a huge hit, the cinema industry is falling far behind. CNBC reported that in order to gain a…
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ Dethrones ‘Spirited Away’ to Become the Highest Grossing Anime Film of All Time
Makoto Shinkai’s masterful anime film “Kimi no Na wa” (“Your Name”) is now the highest grossing anime film ever, dethroning Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away”, which held the record for 15 years. The impressive accomplishment comes after a record-breaking run not only in Japan but…
· Ryan General
Top Manga Artist Reveals How Much He Makes After He Gets a Movie Deal
It is always exciting whenever a favorite Japanese manga or anime series gets adapted for the big screen. Most of these productions, either in animated film or live-action versions, rake in a ton of revenue for the film companies due to the fanbase already built by the original…
· Ryan General
Meet the Chinese Billionaire Who’s Taking Over Hollywood
Hollywood, meet your new maker. Wang Jianlin, founder and CEO of Dalian Wanda, is considered as China’s richest man, topping the Forbes’ China Rich List for the third time in the past four years. According to Forbes, the 62-year old magnate is now worth $32.9 billion.
· Ryan General
How Bruce Lee Got His First Big Break 45 Years Ago This Month
When Bruce Lee first entered cinema in 1971 via the Hong Kong martial arts action film “The Big Boss”, he immediately took the film industry by storm. Forty-five years ago, South China Morning Post dubbed his entry to the local movie scene as “the biggest thing to hit the…
· Max Chang
‘Birth of the Dragon’ Producer Gives the WORST Excuse Ever For Ruining Bruce Lee’s Story
The makers of the new Bruce Lee ciopic “Birth of the Dragon” have not had a good last few months. After the film’s trailer came out, it was immediately slammed for focusing the whole story on one white character, while seemingly pushing Bruce Lee to the side. Early reviews on…
· Ryan General
Jack Ma and Steven Spielberg are Teaming Up To Make Movies in China
Award-winning American director Steven Spielberg has paired up with China’s richest man, Jack Ma, in a deal that would bring Hollywood a lot closer to China. The team-up has Ma’s Alibaba Pictures working together with the all-time highest-grossing filmmaker’s Amblin Partners, a…
· Carl Samson
Disney Has Finally Learned How to Properly Cast an Asian Character
Disney is ready to find the actress who will play Mulan in the movie’s live-action remake. The studio confirmed the film’s release date of November 2, 2018, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will also be released in 3D.
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan is Now the Second Highest-Paid Actor in the World
Jackie Chan is named the world’s second highest-paid actor after raking in $61 million this year. Forbes recently listed the Hong Kong star on their global list following his stellar year in the Chinese box office. His newest film, “Dragonblade”, starring notable Hollywood names…
· Laura Dang
Jackie Chan Says Warcraft’s Success in China Will Make People Scared And Want to Learn Chinese
“Warcraft” is such an astounding blockbuster hit in China that legendary movie star Jackie Chan says it will terrify Americans and make people want to learn Chinese. “Warcraft”, a film with a $160 million budget, made $24.3 million during its debut weekend in North America. The…
· Editorial Staff
He Was Raised By Poor Chinese Immigrants, Now He’s One of Hollywood’s Star Directors
At just 36 years old, director Jon M. Chu already has quite the resume. He’s helmed films like “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” which went on to become the highest grossing concert film of all time, and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” His latest film, “Now You See Me 2,” features an…
· Editorial Staff
Vicki Zhao: Inside the Life of China’s Wealthiest Working Actress
There are some people in the world who become famous for their beauty, and others who become beautiful for their brains, determination and passionate spirit. Meet Vicki Zhao, who at 40 years old stands on an incredible career as a famous Chinese actress, pop singer, film…
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