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Over 200 films and $6B in grosses built the West's most recognizable Asian action brand — a one-man export machine who globalized Hong Kong cinema long before 'representation' had a hashtag.
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· Ryan General
Lunar New Year sees US rollout of Chinese films starring Jet Li, Jackie Chan
Jet Li and Jackie Chan are among the marquee names anchoring this year’s Lunar New Year film rollout in North America. “Scare Out” and “Blades of the Guardians” debuted in nearly 400 theaters combined across the U.S. and Canada this week, coinciding with the start of the Spring…
· Carl Samson
Democratic cities are building a wall against ICE, and it matters for Asian Americans
Democratic local officials are mounting a coordinated resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement as operations in Minnesota begin to cool down. What they’re doing: Over the past few weeks, mayors in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland and…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s immigration crackdown ending in Minnesota
The Trump administration is finally ending its controversial immigration operation in Minnesota, a weeks-long crackdown that claimed the lives of two U.S. citizens and interrupted those of thousands more. Latest developments: White House border czar Tim Homan announced the…
· Carl Samson
Americans are losing confidence in Trump, new survey shows
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 37% as he marks one year back in office, according to new polling. By the numbers: The Pew Research Center, which polled 8,512 adults from Jan. 20 to 26, found that the president’s approval dropped from 40% last fall. The survey…
· Carl Samson
Trump cuts India tariffs to 18% in trade deal tied to Russian oil
The White House has announced a trade agreement slashing tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%, with President Donald Trump citing pledges from New Delhi to end Russian oil purchases and spend over $500 billion on U.S. goods. Driving the news: Trump announced the deal after…
· Carl Samson
Trump admin scales down Minnesota operation amid resounding backlash
Border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that 700 federal immigration officers are leaving Minnesota effective immediately, a 25% reduction in deployment prompted by growing backlash over the killing of two U.S. citizens during enforcement operations. State of play: The…
· Carl Samson
Rohingya genocide case opens at UN court as Myanmar denies allegations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearing Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar on Monday, with the West African nation accusing Myanmar of systematically destroying the Rohingya minority while the military government rejected the charges as legally and factually…
· Carl Samson
Myanmar refugees face return to civil war after Trump admin ends protection
Roughly 4,000 Myanmar nationals in the U.S. face deportation to a war-torn homeland after the Trump administration ended their temporary protected status (TPS) last week, claiming improvements in a country still engulfed in civil war and accused of crimes against humanity.…
· Ryan General
Trump request puts ‘Rush Hour 4’into development at Paramount
“Rush Hour 4” is now in active development at Paramount Pictures after Donald Trump personally urged the studio to move forward with the long-discussed sequel, according to multiple industry reports. The agreement comes in the immediate wake of Paramount’s $8 billion merger with…
· Carl Samson
Duckworth leads pushback against National Guard deployment in Chicago
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is leading aggressive congressional opposition to President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, characterizing the move as a dangerous misuse of military power that violates constitutional principles. State of play:…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced Norwood in September with a digital portfolio that included headshots, casting…
· Carl Samson
Japan says its recognition of Palestinian state a matter of ‘when’
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba conveyed this week that recognizing Palestine as a state is “not a matter of ‘if,’ but of ‘when,’” marking the strongest signal yet from Tokyo on Palestinian statehood amid growing international pressure on the Trump administration’s Middle…
· Editorial Staff
Supreme Court OKs racial profiling by ICE
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Monday lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, sparking fears among communities of color that they could face racial profiling under expanded enforcement powers. Driving the news: The Supreme Court granted the Trump…
· Editorial Staff
Trump rants about China filling global leadership void he created
President Donald Trump lamented Friday that the U.S. has lost India and Russia to China, expressing frustration over a geopolitical realignment that his own aggressive policies helped accelerate. Catch up: Trump’s comments came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan criticizes Hollywood studios for prioritizing profits over innovation
Action superstar Jackie Chan told audiences at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland earlier this month that major Hollywood studios are undermining contemporary filmmaking by prioritizing financial returns over artistic vision. “Right now, a lot of big studios, they’re not…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan wants ‘Rush Hour 4’ and ‘Shanghai Dawn’
Martial arts icon Jackie Chan has confirmed his enthusiasm for returning to the “Rush Hour” (1998) and “Shanghai Noon” (2000) franchises. Speaking with ScreenRant at “The Karate Kid: Legends” red carpet event in New York on Tuesday, Chan said the script for “Rush Hour 4” is…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan reunites with ‘Supercop’ director Stanley Tong for ‘A Legend’
A new trailer for the historical fantasy action film “A Legend” showcases Jackie Chan as an archaeologist who becomes mystically linked to a Han dynasty general battling the Hun army. The film, directed by Stanley Tong, reunites the duo behind the “Supercop” movies after…
· Ryan General
Sammo Hung reflects on working with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen
Hong Kong action legend Sammo Hung reflected on his seven-decade career during a masterclass he delivered at the Tokyo International Film Festival following a screening of his 2016 film “My Beloved Bodyguard” on Nov. 1. The 72-year-old star fondly remembered working with Bruce…
· Bryan Ke
Paul Feig defends Amazon Prime’s ‘Jackpot’ from critics
“Jackpot” director Paul Feig hit back at those who criticize his Amazon Prime movie for purportedly lacking meaning in its premise. Speaking on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast on Tuesday, Feig noted that while “Jackpot” — which stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina and John…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina, other celebs to voice Meta AI chatbot: report
Awkwafina will reportedly lend her voice to Meta’s artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the company plans to announce the successful deal with Awkwafina and four other celebrities during its Connect conference, which…
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