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· Michelle De Pacina
Comic-Con sparks backlash, debate over use of controversial term ‘Filipinx’
San Diego Comic-Con International drew criticism online over the use of the controversial term “Filipinx” as an alternative to “Filipino” on their social media posts. The term reportedly trended on Twitter Philippines, with many social media users telling the public,…
· Ryan General
Marvel Exec Jeph Loeb Promotes ‘Iron Fist’ Wearing a Karate Uniform at SD Comic-Con
To add to the list of many questionable decisions surrounding the Netflix show “Iron Fist,” Marvel executive producer Jeph Loeb chose to grace the series’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con last week wearing a Karate uniform. The former comic book writer, who now serves as one of the…
· Bryan Ke
Star Wars Fans Show Love and Support for Rose Tico at San Diego Comic-Con
Many Star Wars fans showed their support for Rose Tico, played by Kelly Marie Tran in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” after trolls harassed the Vietnamese-American actress and pushed her off Instagram. Nerds of Color hosted “Rally for Rose” at Bayfront Park between Hall H and the…
· Ryan General
Tokyo’s Comic-Con Bans Men From Dressinng As Female Characters
San Diego’s Comic-Con International is bringing Western comicdom to Tokyo, Japan, however one particular cosplay subculture may not feel welcome. When the geekfest commences this December, Tokyo Comic-Con organizers are looking to impose some new rules which includes not…
· Ryan General
‘Chewbacca Mom’ is Now Charging $20 Per Selfie At Comic-Con
Candace Payne, the “Chewbacca Mom” who nearly broke the internet with a video she posted of herself trying on a Chewbacca mask, is reportedly making good money from her newfound fame. In the recently concluded Fan Expo Dallas 2016, Payne had her own booth next to “Game of…
· Ryan General
MCU’s first female Iron Fist finds her voice
Voice actress Jona Xiao will portray the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female Iron Fist in the animated prequel series “Eyes of Wakanda,” which premieres August 1 on Disney+. Xiao confirmed her groundbreaking role during San Diego Comic-Con, marking the first time a woman…
· Carl Samson
‘King of the Hill’ showrunner emphasizes diverse casting in reboot
“King of the Hill” showrunner Saladin K. Patterson highlighted the importance of diverse casting for the animated series’ reboot this weekend, noting that “actors fit the characters that they’re portraying” as the show returns after 15 years. The right fit: The new season…
· Bryan Ke
Adult Swim drops teaser video for ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’
Adult Swim has released a new teaser video for its upcoming “Rick and Morty: The Anime” series. What it shows: Released on Tuesday, the teaser briefly shows Rick Sanchez (Yōhei Tadano) speaking to Morty Smith (Keisuke Chiba) while they stand on an alien planet. Rick tells Morty,…
· Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ live-action co-showrunner on board with Jamie Lee Curtis as Doctor Kureha
“One Piece” live-action co-showrunner Matt Owens is on board with the idea of Jamie Lee Curtis playing Doctor Kureha in Season 2. She wants the role: In an Instagram post on Friday, Curtis, 64, pitched herself to play Doctor Kureha, the mentor and adoptive caregiver of future…
· Chandler Treon
‘Invincible’ Season 2 gets official trailer, release date
Season 2 of “Invincible” finally has an official trailer — and a release date. Announcement: Prime Video unveiled the new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, finally appeasing fans of the animated superhero spectacle after two years of teasers and secrecy.
· Ryan General
Hayao Miyazaki’s 40-year-old manga wins Eisner award
The classic manga won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia accolade at the 2023 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
· Chandler Treon
‘Cowboy Bebop’ creator, ‘John Wick’ director team up for new anime
“Cowboy Bebop” creator Shinichirō Watanabe and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski are collaborating on a new anime series for Adult Swim titled “Lazarus.” Announcement: Adult Swim announced on Thursday that Watanabe, whose body of work also includes “Samurai Champloo,” would be…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sooner than you think’: Simu Liu teases future Marvel team-ups for Shang-Chi
It looks like fans might not have to wait too long before witnessing Shang-Chi team up with other Marvel superheroes. Speaking to People at the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences Sci-Tech Awards on Friday, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu, 33, mentioned…
· William Yuk
Celebrated Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi dead at 47
Acclaimed Korean illustrator and cartoonist Kim Jung Gi, 47, died from a heart attack on Oct. 3. Kim was in Paris while on his way to the New York City Comic-Con where he was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead after experiencing chest pains. Kim was famed throughout the…
· Bryan Ke
NBA star Zion Williamson credits ‘Naruto’ for career, life inspiration
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson opened up about his love for “Naruto” and how its anime adaptation has served as both life and career inspiration. “For a while, nobody took Naruto seriously,” Williamson explained during a panel about “Naruto” at San Diego…
· Grace Kim
Simu Liu hypes up Destin Daniel Cretton on directing the new ‘Avengers’ movie
Simu Liu reacted Tuesday to the news of Destin Daniel Cretton being tapped to direct the upcoming “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” on Twitter. “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” were among the long lineup of upcoming Marvel films and TV shows announced at…
· Grace Kim
‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Cretton to helm the next ‘Avengers’ film
Destin Daniel Cretton has been tapped to direct the first of the next two “Avengers” films which were announced over the weekend at Comic-Con: “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Slated for release in 2025, the two films will close out Phase 6 of…
· Grace Kim
Sandra Oh, Randall Park, George Takei and Bowen Yang added to Asian American star lineup of ‘Gremlins’ prequel series
Sandra Oh, Randall Park, George Takei and Bowen Yang were announced as guest stars in the animated prequel series “Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai.” Zach Galligan, who played Billy in the original film franchise, is also set to make a return. Already announced to lead the series are…
· Grace Kim
Back again like a boomerAANG: New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ film revealed to be about Aang and friends
An animated film trilogy expanding upon the “Avatar: The Last Airbender” universe is on its way at Paramount and Nickelodeon, and new details of the first film’s plot were revealed at Comic-Con on Friday. “The first feature length movie from Avatar Studios will be focusing on…
· Jane Nam
Keanu Reeves unveils ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ teaser also starring Donnie Yen at SDCC
Keanu Reeves surprised fans at the San Diego Comic-Con on Friday with a teaser for his upcoming film “John Wick: Chapter 4,” over three years after the third film in the series was released. Reeves originally attended the convention for his comic book debut “Brzrkr,” which was…