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· Ryan General
‘Shang-Chi’ director Destin Daniel Cretton in talks to helm ‘Spider-Man 4’
Destin Daniel Cretton, director of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” is reportedly in talks to direct the next installment in the Spider-Man franchise. Cretton is set to replace Jon Watts, who departed the franchise after the previous three films. While the plot for…
· Bryan Ke
NCT 127’s Mark lobbies to play Spider-Man while on Eric Nam’s podcast
K-pop idol Mark said Marvel should hire him if the studio is looking to cast an “Asian-looking Spider-Man” while guesting on Korean American singer Eric Nam’s podcast. How it was brought up: The topic of Mark, real name Mark Lee, 24, being Spider-Man was brought up while the two…
· Isa Peralta
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ dominates domestic box office on opening weekend
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its way to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office this weekend, garnering over $120.5 million. What happened: The sequel to the hit 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was released on Friday and had the second-biggest…
· Bryan Ke
Spoiler: Leaked death of beloved character in ‘Spider-Man’ comic draws outrage online
The death of Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel, in an upcoming issue of “The Amazing Spider-Man” has drawn massive backlash on Twitter. A leaked image of Khan’s death came in the form of a grainy last-page picture of “The Amazing Spider-Man No. 26” uploaded to the Spiderman…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Sony, Amazon announce new Spider-Man TV Universe series
Sony and Amazon have announced an upcoming Spider-Man spin-off based on Marvel’s Korean American superhero character Silk. The show, which will be the first of several live-action series set in Sony’s Spider-Man TV Universe, is being developed by “The Walking Dead” showrunner…
· Ryan General
Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove Statue of Liberty from new ‘Spider-Man’ film
Sony reportedly walked away from a potential $170 million-$340 million in sales after rejecting China’s request to delete scenes featuring the Statue of Liberty. The China Film Administration wanted Sony and Marvel Studios to take out the American landmark, which is prominently…
· Bryan Ke
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ dethrones China’s Korean War epic as 2021’s highest grossing film
Marvel and Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” surpassed the billion-dollar mark over the weekend to become the highest-grossing film of 2021, garnering more than $1.37 billion. The superhero threequel pushed China’s Korean War epic “The Battle of Lake Changjin” to second place…
· Ryan General
New ‘Spider-Verse’ film hints at the arrival of an Indian Spider-Man
An upcoming Spider-Man film may feature a South Asian version of the web-slinging superhero. Return to the Spider-Verse: The unannounced first look at Sony’s animated film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)” caught fans by surprise with its release on Sunday,…
· Carl Samson
Sony is Making a Korean American Woman ‘Spider-Man’ Series on Amazon
A live-action TV series centered on Marvel’s Silk is reportedly underway at Sony and may be released on Amazon. In 2018, a film about the character was reported to be in the early stages of development, but no director, writer/s or actors were attached.
· Khier Casino
Jetstar Airways Invited 40 Spider-Man Cosplayers to Fly in Japan
Low-cost airline Jetstar invited at least 40 Spider-Man cosplayers onboard one of its planes in Japan, making it much easier than using webs to travel around. #スパイダージェット #SpiderManHomecoming #SpiderMan 飛行機内〜✨ pic.twitter.com/BzK5ipRwyv
· Ryan General
Meet the Filipino Actor Playing Peter Parker’s Best Friend in the New Spider-Man Movie
In case you missed it from the new trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, a young Filipino actor has been cast as Peter Parker’s high school buddy. While a minor character, it marks a step forward for Asian representation in the Marvel cinematic universe. Jacob Batalon, a…
· Editorial Staff
Hero Becomes the ‘Spider-Man of China’ After the Daring Rescue of a Toddler
A man from eastern China has been branded a hero all over the world after video of him climbing the side of a building to save a toddler went viral. Liang Lei of Liaocheng in Shandong Province climbed three stories on the side of a building to save a dangling two-year-old who…
· Ryan General
‘Inside Out 2’ adds new Asian voice actors
Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel to “Inside Out” adds a diverse range of new emotions, with several actors of Asian descent joining the cast. Who’s in: On March 7, Disney and Pixar released a new trailer and poster for “Inside Out 2,” along with the full cast list. Liza Lapira,…
· Michelle De Pacina
2024 Oscar nominations include ‘Past Lives,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Godzilla’
The 96th Academy Awards has released its full list of nominations for the 2024 Oscars, with some nods to Asian filmmakers including Hayao Miyazaki and Celine Song. “Past Lives” nominations: A24 continues its Oscars success following last year’s triumph with “Everything…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Boy and the Heron’ producer reacts to historic Golden Globes win
“The Boy and the Heron” made history Sunday night by becoming the first Japanese film to win best animated feature at the Golden Globe Awards. Winning the competition: Released in the U.S. on Dec. 8, the Studio Ghibli film bested fellow nominees “Elemental,” “Suzume,”…
· Ryan General
Iman Vellani is co-writing a Ms. Marvel comic book series
“This was way scarier than joining the MCU for me. Those projects feel like they live in their own dimension, so I guess I can separate myself easier”
· Bryan Ke
Canada’s biggest bubble tea festival returns this weekend
If you’re a boba fan in or near Metro Vancouver, mark your calendar — Canada’s biggest bubble tea festival is making a comeback this weekend. Key details: Vancouver Bubble Tea Festival (VBTF), which made its grand debut last year, is returning to the Swangard Stadium in the city…
· 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
K-pop star AleXa joins new animated series ‘Ghosts of Ruin’ with Rosario Dawson, Justin Long
Korean American K-pop idol AleXa will join the cast of the animated series “Ghosts of Ruin” by content studio Battle Island. About the project: “Ghosts of Ruin” takes place in a gritty dystopian world where gaming meets advanced technology, allowing players to feel their games.…