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· Ryan General
Chloe Zhao, ‘K Pop: Demon Hunters’ headline strong Asian showing at Golden Globes
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao and the creative team behind “K Pop: Demon Hunters” lead a wide field of Asian and Asian American talent nominated in the 2026 Golden Globes. Zhao earned nominations for best director and best screenplay for “Hamnet,” her adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s…
· Ryan General
Chloe Zhao calls her neurodivergence a ‘superpower’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao described her neurodivergence as her “superpower” during a Screen Talk at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday. Speaking the morning after the European premiere of her new film “Hamnet,” Zhao said her “extreme sensitivity to dissonance” helps…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao wins TIFF’s top audience prize for the 2nd time
Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, in Toronto, Ontario, the highest recognition determined by audience votes. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the film stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and…
· Bryan Ke
Kumail Nanjiani reveals he sought counseling after negative reviews of ‘Eternals’
Kumail Nanjiani recently opened up about how he was impacted by the negative reviews for Marvel’s “Eternals,” sharing that the experience left him traumatized and requiring counseling. High expectations: Speaking to host Michael Rosenbaum on his podcast “Inside of You,” uploaded…
· Daniel Anderson
Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins John Cena, Idris Elba for Amazon action flick ‘Heads of State’
Amazon Studios has enlisted Priyanka Chopra Jonas to star in its upcoming action film “Heads of State” alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. The movie, which is set to begin filming in May, is being directed by Ilya Naishuller with a script written by Josh Appelbaum and André…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Hamnet’: Chloé Zhao to direct adaptation of novel about Shakespeare’s wife
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao has been tapped to direct the onscreen adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel “Hamnet.” Zhao and O’Farrell will work together on the upcoming film’s script, Deadline reported. Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris and “1917” director…
· Daniel Anderson
Kumail Nanjiani boards ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ sequel
Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind have been added to the cast of Sony Pictures’ live-action sequel to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” According to Deadline, the film, directed by Gil Kenan, will see the return of Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon from…
· Iris Jung
Trailer: Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult fight Nic Cage’s Dracula in ‘Renfield’
Universal Pictures released the official trailer for “Renfield,” starring Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage. The horror-comedy film, directed by Chris McKay and written by Ryan Ridley, follows Renfield (Hoult) as he attempts to leave his “toxic relationship” with…
· Isa Peralta
Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist
Films from four Asian countries – Pakistan, Cambodia, India and South Korea – have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars Best International Feature Film category. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science unveiled the 15-film shortlist. Films from 92…
· Ryan General
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim
Marvel Studios’ newest film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which launched globally last week, has yet to get a release date in China. In 2017, “Thor: Ragnarok” earned $112 million in China, which is now the second-largest film market in the world, second only to the U.S. Getting…
· Bryan Ke
‘Eternals’ director Chloé Zhao reveals the ‘really bleak’ original ending for the film
Director Chloé Zhao changed her original ending of Marvel’s “Eternals” because it was “really bleak” and would not work for the introduction of Harry Styles’ Eros. Zhao teased that "Blade" is going to be “epic” after discussing one of the post-credits scenes of "Eternals."…
· Bryan Ke
‘Who Killed Vincent Chin’ documentary restored and preserved for history by National Film Registry
The 1987 documentary film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” was recently inducted into the National Film Registry (NFR) of the Library of Congress this year. A film honor: The documentary, directed by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña and produced by Detroit Public TV and Film News…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao joins as executive producer on Helen Zia-approved TV project about Vincent Chin
“Eternals” and “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao is set to oversee the development of a limited series based on the murder of Vincent Chin. Adapting a tragedy: Film production company Participant has tapped the Oscar-winning filmmaker to serve as executive producer for the…
· Khier Casino
Oscar winner Chloe Zhao may lose chance to direct ‘Eternals’ sequel after mixed reviews
Marvel’s “Eternals” doesn’t hit movie theaters until Nov. 5, but the Chloe Zhao-helmed superhero film has already received mixed reactions from critics. All-time low: Starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington and more,…
· Khier Casino
26 Asian celebrities, activists, political leaders among TIME’s ‘100 most influential people of 2021’
TIME magazine has published its 100 most influential people of 2021 on Wednesday and the full list includes Naomi Osaka, Shohei Ohtani and Cathy Park Hong, among other Asian luminaries from around the globe. The 18th annual list of influential people features activists,…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu thanks Chinese ‘Shang-Chi’ fans despite film’s unlikely release in China
While “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” may not be released in China, Simu Liu is acknowledging the support of Chinese fans — as well as others from around the world — who have yet to see his blockbuster movie. Alleged Chinese ban: Reports about the film’s unlikely…
· Isa Peralta
Marvel Releases Teaser Trailer for ‘Eternals’ Featuring Gemma Chan, Ma Dong-seok
Marvel Studios released the first teaser trailer for its highly anticipated film, “Eternals,” on Monday. What it’s about: The studio’s upcoming film will introduce fans to a new team of superheroes.
· Thy Nguyen
Marvel Phase 4 Sizzle Reel Highlights New Footage From ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Eternals’
Marvel Studios recently released a Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 sizzle reel that features new footage from “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” as well as the world’s first sneak peek of “Eternals.” Marvel Studios shared the sizzle reel on various social media…
· Ryan General
Kevin Feige Highlights the Importance of Gemma Chan’s Character in ‘Eternals’
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently discussed the casting of the “Eternals” and revealed the importance of Gemma Chan’s role in the movie. In an interview with Variety, Feige shared how critical the casting was for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film as the…
· Bryan Ke
Chloé Zhao is First Woman of Color to Win Best Director, ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars
Director Chloé Zhao can now tick the Oscars box in her long list of history-making wins following the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. The Beijing-born director, 39, became the first woman of color to win the best director award at the Oscars as well as the second woman to win the…