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· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim’s ‘Butterfly’ cancelled after one season
Prime Video has dropped “Butterfly,” the espionage series fronted by Daniel Dae Kim, ending one of the streamer’s largest Asia-based original shoots to date. The six-episode series, filmed primarily in Seoul and Incheon, was produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Boom! Studios with…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina flees bounty hunters in chaotic ‘Jackpot!’ trailer
“Jackpot!”, an upcoming action-comedy starring Awkwafina and John Cena, released its first trailer on Tuesday. The film, set to premiere on Prime Video on August 15th, takes place in 2030 and follows Katie (Awkwafina), who wins a grand lottery with a deadly twist: anyone can…
· Bryan Ke
Maggie Q to lead ‘Bosch’ spin-off series, first-look images released
Amazon has cast Maggie Q for a lead role in a “Bosch” spin-off series as the studio teases fans with first-look images of her character. Key points:
· Ryan General
Asian American Harley Quinn debuts in new ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
The upcoming animated “Batman: Caped Crusader” series is shaking things up with a fresh take on Harley Quinn. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh will star in Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been cast in Amazon’s upcoming series “Blade Runner 2099.” Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Naruto’ studio president: Censorship of anime weakens its global popularity
The president of the anime studio behind “Naruto” and “Bleach” believes that self-censoring anime to appeal to overseas audiences will ultimately hurt its global appeal and make the content “boring.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Ke Huy Quan gets co-lead in Ariana DeBose for ‘With Love’
Ariana DeBose will star opposite fellow Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan in Universal Pictures’ “With Love,” according to reports. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Marry My Husband’ to get Japanese drama adaptation
Producers of the beloved South Korean drama “Marry My Husband” revealed that they are planning to create a Japanese version. Straight from the source material: Studio Dragon, the production company behind the original South Korean series, announced on Feb. 14 that the Japanese…
· Michelle De Pacina
The ‘imperfect’ spies: Inside Prime Video’s reimagined ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
What happens when two underdogs become super spies? What if an action series focused more on “in-between moments” than major spectacles? What if the remake of the 2005 film “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” could reflect the lives of two ordinary, vulnerable people? The creative journey of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Prime Video’s ‘Expats,’ set and filmed in Hong Kong, is unavailable to watch there
The Amazon Prime series “Expats,” which was filmed in Hong Kong and follows the lives of three American women living there, is not available for viewing in the city. “Currently unavailable”: The show, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Jan. 26, states “this video is…
· Michelle De Pacina
Sibling stars of ‘American Girl: Corinne Tan’ on representing Asian girls, blended families
While siblings Miya and Kai Cech from California braced the chilly Canadian weather for Mattel’s live-action film “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” the teenage actors discovered warmth in the unique experience of working together along with canine companions. “American Girl: Corinne…
· Michelle De Pacina
How Brian Tee navigated his emotionally heaviest role yet in Lulu Wang’s ‘Expats’
From drifting cars and saving lives in previous acting roles, actor Brian Tee revealed that his role as a father in Lulu Wang’s “Expats” series has been the heaviest character he has ever had to portray in his almost two-decade career. The Japanese-born American actor has…
· Ryan General
Survey uncovers surprising details about anime’s rise in American pop culture
A new survey conducted by Polygon has shed light on the rising prominence of anime in American popular culture. Unveiling anime’s reach: The entertainment website surveyed over 4,000 U.S. adults to uncover the growing influence of anime and its presence permeating various facets…
· Carl Samson
Lulu Wang ‘very angry’ about Prime Video including ads in ‘Expats’
“Expats” director Lulu Wang is not happy with the inclusion of commercials in her upcoming series. Driving the news: In a move seen as a shake-up to the streaming industry, Amazon will start running “limited advertisements” on Prime Video on Jan. 29. Users can choose not to…
· Ryan General
Lulu Wang opens up about challenges of directing Nicole Kidman series ’Expats’
Award-winning director Lulu Wang, famed for the acclaimed “The Farewell,” opened up about navigating the challenges of representation and personal identity in helming Nicole Kidman’s Amazon TV series “Expats.” About the project: The series, based on Janice YK Lee’s 1998 novel…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Expats’ trailer: Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo star in Lulu Wang series
The official trailer for “Expats,” a six-part limited series starring Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo, has been released. About the series: Directed by Lulu Wang and based on Janice Y. K. Lee’s 1998 novel “The Expatriates,” the series premieres on Amazon’s Prime…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Invincible’ Season 2 trailer: Steven Yeun’s Mark Grayson fights on after father’s betrayal
Amazon Prime Video has released the official trailer for “Invincible” Season 2. Official trailer: The official trailer was revealed at New York Comic Con on Saturday. The second season promises to be even more extraordinary as the show’s co-creator, Robert Kirkman, lauded…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert film set to land on Prime Video
BTS’ 2022 concert film, “BTS: Yet to Come,” is set to arrive on Amazon’s Prime Video in November. About the film: “BTS: Yet to Come” showcases the boy band’s concert that took place at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, in October last year as part of the city’s bid…
· Isa Peralta
Prime Video confirms ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3
Prime Video recently announced that Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been greenlit. Key details: On Thursday, Prime Video uploaded its announcement video of the new season on social media platforms such as YouTube.