NextShark Studios joins Jennifer Zhang’s sci-fi thriller, starring Ryan Bergara, with Jamie Lee Curtis as EP

NextShark Studios has joined the upcoming sci-fi thriller Trüebadour as a producing partner, further expanding its footprint in film and tel...

How a cab driver in Little Saigon became caught in a real-life prison escape

In 2016, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver in Orange County’s Little Saigon accepted a late-night fare. He was tired. It was late. But he nee...

‘Community’ movie script now ‘done’, Donald Glover reveals

Days after Ken Jeong dished a teaser for the rumored “Community” movie, Donald Glover says he learned that its script was already completed....

‘Shazam!’ sequel starring Zachary Levi, Lucy Liu has $30.5M opening weekend

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” opened at No. 1 in the domestic box office during its opening weekend. The film, which is the follow-up to the 20...

Simu Liu to receive 2023 Canadian Academy Special Award for ‘making waves globally’

Marvel star Simu Liu is among the recipients of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television 2023 Special Awards. On Wednesday, the Acade...

Hong Kong acting legend Tony Leung says he wants to play a serial killer, star in K-dramas

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai told reporters at the 27th Busan International Film Festival that he would like to star in Korean drama...

Fans are upset after Nintendo erases Mario’s butt in Direct announcement

Nintendo fans are livid at a new promotional poster for the Super Mario movie that does not feature the character’s big “thicc” buttocks. ...

How the new ‘Minions’ movie scored rare approval to release in China

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is set to be released in Chinese cinemas in less than two weeks, defying a recent trend of major Hollywood block...

Teaser released for upcoming live-action adaptation of Studio Ghibli film ‘Whisper of the Heart’

A teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the 1995 Studio Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart'' was released on T...

New York pastor warns parents that Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ is ‘demonic’ in film review

Founder and lead pastor of V1 Church in New York City Mike Signorelli warned parents of “demonic” content in Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red” in...

‘Let it rip!’: Live-action ‘Beyblade’ movie to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Paramount

Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Disney’s popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, has been tapped to produce a live-action “Beyblade” movi...

Digital artist reimagines Madrigal sisters from Disney film ‘Encanto’ as Filipinas

Junrel Bardon, a digital graphic artist from the Philippines, illustrated Filipino live-action versions of the Madrigal sisters from Disney...

What’s next after ‘Shang-Chi’?: 16 Asian-led movies and shows to look forward to in 2022

The year 2021 was a pivotal one for Asian representation in entertainment. “Shang-Chi” kicked ass as the first Asian superhero in the Marvel...

Activist group calls for awards boycott of ‘Licorice Pizza’ over its ‘egregious mocking of Asians’

An Asian advocacy group wants to take Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” out of awards consideration over content it says is racist.  A...

Vietnamese Czech director rekindles relationship with her father through his prison letters in ‘Love, Dad’

Nguyen’s short film “Love, Dad” was based on her strained relationship with her father and inspired by his old letters to her from prison. ...

Director Paul Thomas Anderson defends ‘racist’ ‘Licorice Pizza’ scene that made viewers ‘gasp’

Director Paul Thomas Anderson has defended a controversial scene in his new coming-of-age drama-comedy “Licorice Pizza” wherein a character ...

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ now available for streaming on Disney Plus

Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” has landed on Disney Plus for streaming. Disney Plus Day: The Nov. 12 debut of the Simu...

10 Asian ‘deadly game’ movies and shows to watch while waiting for ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

How far would you go to win a large sum of money? Would you betray a friend, endanger loved ones, risk everything? These questions are at th...

Tony Leung is so legendary that Marvel boss was left ‘speechless’ after meeting him on set of ‘Shang-Chi’

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” features Simu Liu as the titular main character, but another star of the film left Marvel chief ...

Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda is not a fan of how Miyazaki portrays young women

Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda threw shade on a certain “great master of animation” for the portrayal of young women in films. Not a fan: ...

Pixar drops trailer for ‘Bao’ director Domee Shi’s ‘Turning Red’

Pixar has dropped a teaser trailer for Domee Shi’s “Turning Red,” the director’s first-ever feature film. What you need to know: Set for rel...

Adele Lim makes directorial debut with actress Ashley Park to ‘platform so much AAPI magic’

The writer behind “Crazy Rich Asians” film adaptation, Adele Lim, is making her directorial debut with a Lionsgate comedy starri...

Japanese American MMA Fighter and ‘Queen of Mean’ Miriam Nakamoto to Debut in Action-Romance Film

MMA fighter and eight-time world champion Miriam Nakamoto, known as “The Queen of Mean,” is set to star in an action-romance movie. About th...

Hiroyuki Sanada Joins Donnie Yen, Rina Sawayama, Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick 4’

“Mortal Kombat” star Hiroyuki Sanada will join Donnie Yen, Rina Sawayama and Keanu Reeves in “John Wick 4” as an old...

‘China Captain’ Accused of Copying Marvel Films, Features Chinese Folklore and Bruce Lee

“China Captain,” a new film released on the Tencent Video streaming platform, is receiving heavy criticism from social media users for being...

Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige Regrets Not Casting Tibetan Actor for Ancient One in ‘Doctor Strange’

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige now regrets whitewashing The Ancient One after casting Tilda Swinton instead of an Asian man in the 201...

Dave Bautista Proud of His AAPI Heritage, Says ‘Prejudice and Bigotry’ Are ‘Foreign’ to Him

“Guardians of the Galaxy” actor and former WWE star Dave Bautista spoke out on his pride in being Asian American and condemned a...

Oscar-Winning Director Bong Joon Ho Developing His First Animated Film

Bong Joon Ho, who won an Oscar for his movie “Parasite” in 2020, is currently working on his first Korean animated film.  About ...

Henry Golding to Star in Netflix Adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’

Actor Henry Golding will star alongside Dakota Johnson in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion.” About the adapt...

Asian Filmmaker Implies Oscar-Winning Netflix Short Stole Idea From 5 Years Ago in Viral TikTok

In a Tiktok video that went viral over the weekend, an Asian American filmmaker explains the connections between her original work and Netfl...

Marvel Phase 4 Sizzle Reel Highlights New Footage From ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Eternals’

Marvel Studios recently released a Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 sizzle reel that features new footage from “Shang-Chi and the Legend of...

H.E.R. Wins Best Original Song for ‘Fight for You’ at the Oscars

After winning two Grammys in March, H.E.R. took home an Oscar for best original song at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.  The singer/songw...

Youn Yuh-Jung Makes History After Winning Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

Youn Yuh-jung gave an unforgettable speech after making history as the first Korean actress to win an Academy Award on Sunday night. The 73-...

Chloé Zhao is First Woman of Color to Win Best Director, ‘Nomadland’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars

Director Chloé Zhao can now tick the Oscars box in her long list of history-making wins following the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. The Bei...

Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed

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Marvel Gives Simu Liu a Birthday Surprise With Shang-Chi Teaser Trailer

Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, the star of Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” had a birthday surprise...