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Hong Kong legends Eric Tsang and Nancy Sit star in ‘Rags 2 Richmond’
After drawing more than 9 million Instagram views in its first month, Asian male pageant comedy Rags 2 Richmond has grown into a feature film starring Jonathan Wong alongside Hong Kong entertainment veterans Eric Tsang and Nancy Sit. NextShark Studios has joined the…
· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival faces deficit after diversity funding cuts
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the city’s only dedicated Asian American film organization, is confronting a critical financial gap after federal diversity-focused arts funding was reduced. Leaders say the loss of anticipated grants and one major corporate sponsor…
· Ryan General
China’s Xin Zhilei named best actress at Venice Film Festival
Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Volpi Cup for best actress at the 82nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 6, for her performance in Cai Shangjun’s drama “The Sun Rises on Us All.” The honor made her the third Chinese actress in the festival’s history to receive the award,…
· Ryan General
2024 BAFTA Breakthrough celebrates Asian and Asian American creatives shaping the future of film, TV and games
BAFTA revealed its 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort on Nov. 21, showcasing 43 promising creatives in film, games and television from the U.K., the U.S. and India. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to propel the careers of these individuals through…
· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival returns for 16th year
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) kicks off Thursday with a diverse program of over 100 films from 25 countries. The festival, running until Nov. 17, is presented by Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Asian &…
· Ryan General
San Diego Asian Film Festival marks 25th year with 170+ films
The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a diverse lineup of over 170 films from more than 35 countries, screening from Nov. 7-16. Hosted by Pacific Arts Movement, this year’s program features 22 premieres, including the opening night…
· Ryan General
4K restoration of 1979 Filipino neo-noir masterpiece ‘Jaguar’ premieres at film festival
Lino Brocka’s 1979 classic “Jaguar” premiered in a stunning 4K restoration at the 16th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France, on Thursday. This marks the film’s triumphant return to the international stage over four decades after it became the first Filipino film nominated for…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim to produce Hawaii’s biggest indie film with 8 Native Hawaiian directors
“Hawaii Five-0” star Daniel Dae Kim has signed on as executive producer of “Makawalu,” an indie feature film co-directed by eight Native Hawaiian filmmakers. Initiated by the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) in 2021, the film features directors Kekama Amona, Justyn Ah…
· Ryan General
Fans outraged over Cannes security guard’s alleged discrimination of Yoona
Fans of South Korean actress Yoona are accusing a security guard of discriminating against her at the Cannes Film Festival last week. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Hayao Miyazaki already has concept for next film, son Goro says
Hayao Miyazaki is keeping the details of his next film so close to his chest that not even his own son, Studio Ghibli producer and director Goro Miyazaki, is privy to them. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Contestant’ doc reveals true story of unwitting Japanese reality star isolated in a room for over a year
“The Contestant,” which tells the true story of a Japanese reality television star who endured over a year of isolation in a room while stripped naked, will be available to stream on Hulu in May. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Studio Ghibli to be first group recipient of Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or
Japanese animation firm Studio Ghibli has become the first group to ever receive the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or, an award typically reserved for individuals. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Corky Lee’s 50 years of ‘photographic justice’ chronicled in new book
Corky Lee, while studying American history at Queens College in New York in the ’60s, was struck by a photograph taken in 1869 depicting the celebration of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in Utah. Despite learning that over 12,000 Chinese workers were involved in…
· Carl Samson
‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ takes world on journey of rediscovering music and its impact
A documentary that introduces the 1985 global charity hit “We Are the World” in a new light is now streaming on Netflix, diving deep into the iconic song’s history and the remarkable talents in and behind the scenes who gave it life. “The Greatest Night in Pop,” directed by Bao…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ director Sean Wang on authenticity over acclaim
The Academy Award-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” was born out of the emotional juxtaposition of joy and silliness amid the backdrop of anti-Asian hate crimes. First-generation Taiwanese American director Sean Wang, who had been living in New York City for over five…
· Bryan Ke
‘Breaking Point’ tackles mental health, suicide in men through Asian Australian lens
Australian director Lochlan Graham is helping amplify the discussion on mental health and suicide in Australian men through an Asian Australian lens in the new short film “Breaking Point.” About the project: The short film, which premiered at Cinema Como in South Yarra,…
· Ryan General
Wholesome video captures 2 Taiwanese grandmas celebrating their Oscar nomination
A video capturing the emotional reactions of two Taiwanese grandmothers to their Oscar nomination for the documentary short film “Nai Nai & Wai Po” (paternal grandma and maternal grandma) has warmed hearts online. Wholesome reaction: In a video posted to Instagram, “Nai Nai &…
· Bryan Ke
Chrissy Teigen addresses controversy over 5-year-old son’s eating habits
Chrissy Teigen has addressed online controversy surrounding her son’s food preferences. Driving the news: Teigen, 38, was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday with Michelin-starred chef David Chang to promote their new show, “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.” At one point, she shared that…
· Bryan Ke
Takeshi Kitano directs, stars in samurai period drama featuring gay relationships
Japanese actor, comedian and director Takeshi Kitano has revealed that “Kubi” (“Neck”), his upcoming samurai period drama, will highlight homosexual relationships between men during 15th- and 16th-century Japan. What he said: Kitano, 76, broke the news at a press conference…
· Bryan Ke
Tony Leung, Faye Wong reunite in rare photo taken almost 30 years after ‘Chungking Express’
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung recently reunited with former costar and Mandopop singer Faye Wong, prompting many fans to wax nostalgic about the two’s time together onscreen in “Chungking Express,” released nearly three decades ago. What happened: A photograph of the two stars…