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· 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…
· Max Chang
Hollywood Producer Stands Firm on Why Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Was Not Whitewashed
On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter published an opinion piece penned by producer Gavin Polone, wherein he discussed his thoughts on Whitewashing amidst the “Hellboy” controversy and the implications that recasting an Asian character had on diversity in cinema. In it, he argued…
· Kyle Encina
Daniel Dae Kim Praises Ed Skrein’s ‘Strength of Character’ Over ‘Hellboy’ Whitewashing Controversy
“Hellboy” cast member Daniel Dae Kim is very appreciative of Ed Skrein’s efforts, not only for stepping aside from the role in the reboot, but also for his sobering words on the whitewashing situation. The 49-year-old actor expressed his admiration for both Skrein and the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
People Are Now Upset About Daniel Dae Kim’s Casting in ‘Hellboy’ Because He’s Korean
It seems the casting debate is far from over regarding Hellboy’s Major Ben Daimio; as Daniel Dae Kim officially takes the controversial role, netizens everywhere have either lent their support or voiced their concerns on the decision. While many are jumping for joy over the more…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Daniel Dae Kim is Replacing Ed Skrein as Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Reboot
It seems Lionsgate is making good on their word to “recast [Ben Daimio] with an actor more consistent with the character in the source material,” choosing Daniel Dae Kim to take Ed Skrein’s place in the “Hellboy” reboot. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kim is currently in…
· Khier Casino
Actor Cast in ‘Hellboy’ Quits Over Whitewashing Controversy
British actor Ed Skrein is exiting the new “Hellboy” reboot amid whitewashing allegations days after he was announced to play Major Ben Daimio, a character of Japanese descent. The “Deadpool” actor shared the news in an open letter posted to his Instagram and Twitter, explaining…
· Carl Samson
‘Hellboy’s’ Executive Producer Just Gave The Worst Excuse for Whitewashing the Film
After drawing accusations of Whitewashing, the upcoming reboot of “Hellboy” has been defended by executive producer Christa Campbell, who lashed out at boycotters on social media. Campbell took a defensive stance when Twitter user Mike Smith, who goes by the username…
· Kyle Encina
‘Hellboy’ Reboot Becomes Latest Victim of Hollywood Whitewashing
The “Hellboy” reboot recently announced that Ed Skrein has been cast as former U.S. Marine Benjamin Daimio. The problem? This character is Japanese-American, with plot-twisting backstory that alludes to his Japanese heritage. The 34-year-old actor, perhaps best known for his…
· Daniel Anderson
Adeline Rudolph to play Kitana in ‘Mortal Kombat’ sequel
“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” alumna Adeline Rudolph will reunite with fellow co-star Tati Gabrielle for a sequel to the 2021 film “Mortal Kombat.” Rudolph will portray the iconic steel fan-wielding character Kitana, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kitana was first…
· Bryan Ke
Makeup Artist Kazu Hiro Wins Second Oscar With Work on ‘Bombshell’
Japanese American makeup artist Kazu Hiro, along with fellow artists Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker, won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling on Sunday for their work in the movie “Bombshell.” Hiro, Morgan and Baker were all nominated for “Bombshell,” a movie about a group of…
· Editorial Staff
Kollaboration Celebrates Asian Americans in Arts and Media With Epic Wrap Party on Dec. 7
Non-profit grassroots movement Kollaboration is celebrating what the Asian American community has to offer in the world of media and entertainment with its annual STAR Showcase. The STAR Showcase, which will be held at Café Club Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, features six…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim’s Production Company Lands Huge Deal With Amazon Studios
Daniel Dae Kim is not only an actor but also serves as producer and director for his company 3AD, which recently signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
· Ryan General
Twitter Demands Daniel Dae Kim Become The Man of Steel… Or Else
There is no question that international action star Daniel Dae Kim can pull off any superhero role, even the iconic Superman from DC Comics. The talented Korean American actor certainly has the build, looks and charisma of someone who could classify as superhero material. That…
· Kyle Encina
Why John Cho Got Butt-Naked In Latest Movie ‘Columbus’
Actor John Cho explained the significance behind him going fully nude during a shower scene in the 2017 romantic comedy “Columbus.” In an interview on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, the 45-year-old actor discussed his eyebrow-raising scene and why it was necessary.
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park is Surprised There Aren’t More Asian Roles in Hollywood By Now
Whitewashing in films and TV is a controversial issue — luckily, there are people working hard to make a positive change in the film/TV industry to promote better diversity in media. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” is one of the shows that has greatly helped make viewers more aware…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Natalie Portman’s Character in New Film ‘Annihilation’ Was Originally of Asian Descent
“Annihilation“, the popular first book of Jeff Vandermeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy, is receiving the Hollywood treatment — complete with Whitewashing the main character, a person of Asian descent. Natalie Portman has been cast to play the lead role, the Biologist, instead of a…
· Bryan Ke
Dad in the Philippines Amazes Internet By Turning Used Flip Flops and Into Epic Action Figures
Elmer Padilla, a Filipino construction worker, is slowly gaining fame around the world for his talent in turning simple discarded flip flops into kickass action figures. Padilla, a father to two daughters, is originally from the province of Samar, but because of his life there,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Twitter is Trending #ExpressiveAsians Because It’s Tired of Hollywood’s BS Casting
The past few weeks have yielded a great deal of conversation surrounding Asians in media — or, rather, a lack thereof. “Hellboy” was gearing up to be yet another film with a Whitewashed character, complete with an overtly insensitive producer at the helm, when, to everyone’s…
· Ryan General
Asian American Actress Draws Backlash After Being Cast to Play Native American
Due to Hollywood’s rampant whitewashing, it often gets us cheering whenever an Asian actor gets cast in any movie or television series. However, the recent casting of Kelsey Asbille (also Kelsey Chow) on the Paramount Network TV show “Yellowstone” has caused more backlash than…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Kevin Kwan is Confident His Film Will Be a Hit For Asian-Americans
Kevin Kwan, author of the hit novel “Crazy Rich Asians”, still believes that his upcoming feature film will be a success in the United States with its all-Asian cast, despite Hollywood’s infamous tendency to whitewash ethnic roles. “Crazy Rich Asians”, the film adaptation of…