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· Ryan General
‘Beef’ Season 2 to debut in April
Netflix will release Season 2 of “Beef” on April 16, bringing back the Emmy-winning series as an eight-episode anthology with a new cast and storyline. The second season stars Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan and is produced by A24. “Beef” Season 2…
· Ryan General
Charles Melton: ‘Beef’ Season 2 scripts ‘best I’ve ever read’
Charles Melton confirmed his casting in “Beef” Season 2 during a recent interview with V Man magazine. While chatting with fellow actor Greta Lee, the 33-year-old star shared his excitement for the upcoming season, calling the scripts “some of the best stuff I’ve ever read.”
· Ryan General
Veteran ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Beef’ actress Patti Yasutake dies at 70
Patti Yasutake, known for her roles as Fumi Nakai in “Beef” and Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” died Monday at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. Yasutake’s career spanned both television and film, with notable roles in Ron Howard’s 1986 comedy…
· Bryan Ke
RM unveiling ‘Come Back to Me’ music video helmed by ‘Beef’ director Lee Sung-jin
BTS’ RM is dropping the music video for “Come Back to Me,” a track from his new solo album slated for release later this month. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ Season 2’s rumored predominantly white cast sparks backlash
Fans of Netflix’s award-winning series “Beef” are expressing disappointment over the rumored predominantly white casting choices for its upcoming second season. Second season reports: Reports have emerged that “Beef” creator and executive producer Lee Sung Jin is eyeing Charles…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Steven Yeun win SAG awards for their roles in ‘Beef’
“Beef” has continued its roll on the awards circuit as the hit Netflix show recently bagged two best acting awards for lead stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Wong’s win: Wong, 41, won the SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female…
· Carl Samson
South Korean scientists invent beef-infused rice with cow cells
South Korean scientists have created rice that contains beef. What it is: The invention, dubbed “cultured beef rice,” offers a novel protein alternative with enhanced nutritional value and less carbon footprint compared to conventional beef. Researchers from Yonsei University…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Beef’ bags 8 trophies at 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
“Beef” secured eight victories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, received 13 nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Of those nods, lead actors Ali Wong and Steven Yeun won outstanding lead actress and actor in a limited or…
· Carl Samson
‘Beef’ wins big at Critics Choice Awards
“Beef” was one of two TV shows that took home the most trophies at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, won all four categories it was nominated for, including best limited series. Cast members Steven Yeun, Ali Wong and Maria Bello…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef’ star Young Mazino joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
Korean American actor Young Mazino has been tapped to star in the second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” About his role: Mazino will be playing Jesse, a “pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost,” as per Variety.
· Michelle De Pacina
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ win
“Beef” stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have made Golden Globes history by winning best actress and actor, respectively, in a limited series for their roles in the Netflix comedy drama series. Historical “Beef” wins: Wong and Yeun, who marked their first nomination and win, both…
· Bryan Ke
A24’s ‘Beef’, ‘Past Lives’ lead TV and film nominees at Gotham Awards
With three nods each, A24’s “Beef” and “Past Lives” are leading TV and film nominations, respectively, at the 2023 Gotham Awards. Announcement: Gotham Film and Media Institute Executive Director Jeffrey Sharp and Deputy Director Kia Brooks announced the list of nominees in a…
· Isa Peralta
This premium $170 bowl of pho has wagyu beef, foie gras and more
A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is selling a premium bowl of pho with wagyu beef, foie gras and more for 4 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $170). Where to find it: The dish, which is prepared by chef Le Trung, can be found at Oriental Pearl Restaurant in Ho Chi…
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ creator reveals he has several seasons of the show mapped out
“Beef” creator and showrunner Lee Sung-jin recently shared hints about a potential second season and beyond for his hit series. Solid first season: “Beef,” which debuted on Netflix on April 6, has been applauded for its unique portrayal of anger and conflict. Comprised of 10…
· Bryan Ke
Beef wellington poisoning deaths: Woman claims she bought mushrooms at Melbourne Asian grocer
A woman caught in the middle of a recent beef wellington poisoning in Australia that killed three people and put one in critical condition revealed that she bought the mushrooms used in the dish from an Asian grocer in Melbourne. Key details: In her sworn written statement to…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
· Bryan Ke
Disabled Chinese woman says she now earns $691,000 annually breeding beef cattle
A disabled woman in China claims she is earning hundreds of thousands of dollars annually after finding success as a beef cattle breeder. Key details: Pan Yuangxiang, a 43-year-old business owner from Yibin, Sichuan province, declared that her highly lucrative business was…
· Bryan Ke
Panda Express test runs ‘Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings’ at California location
Panda Express is offering a menu item with 100% wagyu beef for the first time, but only at one location. Called the Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings, the new experimental menu item is available from April 21 to June 1 at the chain’s Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena, California, which…
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ creator, stars say David Choe’s sexual assault story was ‘fabricated’
The creator and stars of the hit Netflix series “Beef” have broken their silence about the recent criticism of one of the show’s cast members, David Choe. Choe, who plays the cousin of Steven Yeun’s character Danny in the show, came under fire earlier this week after a…
· Iris Jung
Ali Wong says she has ‘beef’ with getting Asian food with non-Asians
Ali Wong recently ranted about eating Asian food with non-Asian people. During her “The Kelly Clarkson Show” appearance on Thursday to promote her new Netflix series “Beef,” Wong played the game “Kelly and Ali Can’t Stand It” with show host Kelly Clarkson. While playing, the…