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· Bryan Ke
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman mourn death of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ art director
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are mourning the sudden death of Raymond Chan, the art director for the upcoming film “Deadpool and Wolverine.” He was 56. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer hints at return of Kelly Hu’s Lady Deathstrike
The latest “Deadpool & Wolverine” trailer has teased the return of “X2” villain “Lady Deathstrike.” Key points:
· Daniel Anderson
Karan Soni to return as taxi driver Dopinder in ‘Deadpool 3’
Indian American actor Karan Soni will return for “Deadpool 3” alongside Ryan Reynolds. Soni, 34, will reprise his role as the beloved taxi driver Dopinder, reported Deadline. Fellow “Deadpool” actor Leslie Uggams, 79, will also return as fan favorite Blind Al.
· Bryan Ke
‘Deadpool 2’ Director in Talks to Lead ‘Enter the Dragon’ Remake
David Leitch, who made his directorial debut on the 2014 action film “John Wick” starring Keanu Reeves, is reportedly in talks to helm the remake of Bruce Lee’s 1973 martial arts classic, “Enter the Dragon.” The remake is still in early development under Warner Bros. as the…
· Ryan General
Is That Lewis Tan as Shatterstar in the ‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer?
The Super Bowl spot for “Deadpool 2” revealed tons of surprises and we are all totally hyped up, but there’s one detail in particular that caught our eye: Is that Lewis Tan in the background as one of the members of X-Force? There was a brief moment in the trailer where we get…
· Ryan General
Japanese Actress Shioli Kutsuna Joins the Cast of ‘Deadpool 2’
Fox/Marvel’s highly-anticipated follow-up to “Deadpool”, the highest grossing R-rated movie ever, has recently signed Japanese actress Shioli Kutsuna as a key character to join its growing line-up of cast members. While the character that Kutsuna will actually be playing has not…
· Carl Samson
Director of gay rom-com ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ says it nearly didn’t get made due to ‘racist’ Hollywood
Roshan Sethi’s “A Nice Indian Boy” is lighting up the BFI London Film Festival, but its path to the screen was anything but smooth. The gay rom-com, starring Sethi’s real-life partner, Karan Soni (“Deadpool”), and Jonathan Groff (“Mindhunter,” “Glee”), nearly didn’t get made due…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu assures fans that ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is ‘still happening’
Simu Liu assured fans that the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is expected to release as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 6. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Director of Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation hints at ‘franchise potential’
David Leitch, who will be directing the new “Kung Fu” film adaptation starring Donnie Yen, hinted at the potential for an international franchise following the reboot. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Hundreds gather in NYC for Third State Books and TAAF’s groundbreaking book launch, LNY party
Over 300 people attended and celebrated the first book launch and Lunar New Year party of Third State Books (TSB) and the Asian American Foundation (TAAF) in New York City. On Feb. 8, NextShark, in partnership with TSB and TAAF, launched the graphic novel “Fighting to Belong!”…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report
Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: The original “Kung Fu” TV series, which ran for three seasons on ABC starting in 1972, followed master martial artist Kwai Chang Caine (David…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark and Third State Books Forge a New Chapter in Asian American Storytelling
NextShark is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Third State Books (TSB), a visionary publishing start-up poised to transform the literary landscape for Asian American voices. This collaboration heralds a new era of representation, where stories from the Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Australian influencer mistaken for Ryan Reynolds swarmed by fans in Taiwan
An Australian travel and fashion vlogger recently found himself swarmed by fans who mistook him for Ryan Reynolds while waiting at a terminal in Taiwan. About the video: Shaun Birley, a content creator who makes videos about fashion and travel, uploaded the now-viral video to…
· Daniel Anderson
Cast announced for film based on life of ‘Thank You, Cancer’ writer
Kapil Talwalkar, Olivia Liang and Karan Soni have been announced as the main cast of the upcoming indie film “Paper Flowers.” About “Paper Flowers”: The film, directed by Mahesh Pailoor, follows the story of a young man who becomes determined to make the most of his remaining…
· Daniel Anderson
Jason Momoa joins Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza in R-rated road trip film ‘Animal Friends’
Jason Momoa has been cast in the upcoming R-rated road trip film “Animal Friends” from Legendary. Directed by Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio, the film will combine live-action and animated characters.
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix unveils trailer for sumo wrestling drama series ‘Sanctuary’
Netflix has unveiled the trailer and release date for its Japanese sumo wrestling drama series, “Sanctuary.” “Sanctuary” follows a teenage troublemaker who becomes a sumo trainee and ends up clashing with a mute wrestler harboring a hidden past. Netflix characterizes the show as…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Resident Evil’ star Adeline Rudolph joins cast of ‘Hellboy: The Crooked Man’
Adeline Rudolph has been cast in the upcoming “Hellboy” reboot “The Crooked Man.” The 28-year-old Hong Kong-born actor, who is of German and Korean descent, is best known for her work in TV series such as “Resident Evil,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Riverdale.” She has…
· Daniel Anderson
Karan Soni slings his way into ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ cast as Spider-Man India
Actor Karan Soni, best known for his role as the taxi driver Dopinder in the “Deadpool” film franchise, will join the cast of the upcoming animated superhero film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” In the sequel to 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Soni, 34, will…
· Daniel Anderson
Lana Condor, Yara Shahidi cast in action-thriller ‘Ballerina Overdrive’
Lana Condor and Yara Shahidi have joined the cast of the upcoming action survival-thriller “Ballerina Overdrive.” Condor, who is best known as the lead in Netflix’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series, and Shahidi, who is best known for the ABC sitcom “Black-ish,” will…
· Chandler Treon
‘White Savior’ comic creator talks stereotypes, representation and Asian superheroes
Before you read: New comic titled ‘White Savior’ parodies ‘The Last Samurai,’ Hollywood tropes NextShark spoke with comic book artist Eric Nguyen, co-creator of Dark Horse’s newest comic “White Savior,” about the Hollywood tropes the story satirizes, the prevalence of Asian…