How Janet Yang is preserving the future of Asian cinema

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the creation of the Janet Yang Endowment to Celebrate and Preserve Asian ...

Indian woman filmmaker hopes to make Oscars history with ‘Lost Ladies’

Kiran Rao, director of India’s official Oscar entry “Lost Ladies,” recently spoke about the significance of the film’...

Oscar-eligible documentary about Filipino nurses screening in Los Angeles

The documentary “Nurse Unseen,” directed by Emmy award-winning Filipino filmmaker Michele Josue, is eligible to compete for an Academy Award...

Can this heartwarming hit bring Thailand its first Oscar?

Thailand has chosen “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” as its entry for the best international feature film at the 97th ...

More Asian films vie to win 2025 Oscar for best international feature

The Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan and China have announced their official submissions for the best international feature film category at t...

Here are Asia’s bets to win the 2025 Oscar for best international feature film

Several Asian countries have announced their official submissions for the best international feature film category at the 2025 Academy Award...

Studio Ghibli Fest 2024: Full list of movies and schedule

American film distributor GKids has revealed the complete lineup and schedule for the upcoming Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. Key points: ...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ heading back to theaters with bonus content

“The Boy and the Heron” is returning to U.S. theaters with new bonus content next week. Key points: ...

Hayao Miyazaki won’t be retiring following latest Oscar win

Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet following his recent Oscar win for “The Boy and The Heron,” despite previously decla...

What the director of ‘Godzilla Minus One’ said about ‘Oppenheimer’

“Godzilla Minus One” director Takashi Yamazaki has a response to fellow Oscar winner “Oppenheimer.” Catch up: “Godzilla Minus On...

‘Godzilla Minus One’ earns historic win at the Oscars

“Godzilla Minus One,” the latest installment in the long-running kaiju (“giant monster”) franchise, took home best visual effect...

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ film with Michelle Yeoh begins production, adds new cast

Production for Paramount Plus’ highly anticipated “Star Trek: Section 31,” starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, has begun.   Breakin...

Bowen Yang leads mock awards show at ‘SNL’ as ‘A Guy Named Ethan’

Bowen Yang has a new alter ego — “A Guy Named Ethan” — to offer a satirical take on this year’s Oscar nominations. Introdu...

Michelle Yeoh opens up about being a first-time grandmother and her 19-year engagement

Academy Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh recently reflected on her whirlwind 2023, from winning an Oscar to marrying her long-time partner ...

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ poster for China unveiled

DreamWorks Animation has released a set of new posters for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” including one for the Chinese market featuring the two new cha...

Wholesome video captures 2 Taiwanese grandmas celebrating their Oscar nomination

A video capturing the emotional reactions of two Taiwanese grandmothers to their Oscar nomination for the documentary short film “Nai ...

‘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 Award...

Jameela Jamil suggests adding non-binary category to Oscars instead of removing gendered awards

Jameela Jamil proposed in an Instagram post that the Oscars add a new category for non-binary people instead of removing gendered awards alt...

Michelle Yeoh fulfills her promise to bring Oscar trophy home to her mother in Malaysia

Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh has fulfilled her promise to bring her Oscar trophy back home to her mother in Ipoh, Malaysia. Yeoh, 60, ...

Donnie Yen responds to petition calling for his Oscars removal: ‘cancel culture has got to stop’

Donnie Yen has responded to a petition that called for his removal as a presenter for the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony due to his support of...

MSNBC’s Katie Phang tears up during interview with James Hong

James Hong brought host Katie Phang to tears during his appearance as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show” on Sunday. Following the his...

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win in London

Michelle Yeoh celebrated her recent Oscar win in London on Sunday and was joined by fellow actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The “Ever...

‘EEAAO’ producer Jonathan Wang returns rented Tesla late, invites owner to see his Oscar

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” producer Jonathan Wang met the owner of the Tesla he had rented to get to the Oscars last week after the...

Oscars’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance spurs outrage for lack of South Asian representation

Several South Asian American talents have voiced their frustration over the lack of South Asian representation in the recent Oscars performa...

Japanese duo celebrates ‘RRR’ Oscar victory with amazing ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance cover

A Japanese dancing duo has captivated the internet with their performance to the Oscar-winning song “Naatu Naatu” from S. S. Raj...

S. Korean broadcaster faces backlash for editing ‘women’ out of Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar speech

South Korean broadcaster SBS News is facing backlash for editing Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar acceptance speech. Yeoh, the Malaysian actress who be...

Inside the Oscars: The moments that meant everything to Asians everywhere, all at once

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” brought me to tears once again. At the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, the A24 film took home seven of it...

Sammo Hung praises Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win, reminisces on casting her in first role

Hong Kong film legend Sammo Hung recently commented on Michelle Yeoh winning the Best Actress award at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. “I...

NPR slammed for tweeting Michelle Yeoh the ‘first person who identifies as Asian’ to win Best Actress Oscar

Twitter users are calling out NPR for its tweet announcing Michelle Yeoh’s historic Best Actress win at the 95th Academy Awards. The media o...

‘She has made Malaysia proud’: Michelle Yeoh’s mother overjoyed after daughter’s Oscar win

Janet Yeoh, the mother of award-winning Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh, was overjoyed after her daughter won her first Oscar. Emotions ran hi...

Twitter goes wild as Michelle Yeoh appears to slam controversial Don Lemon comment in Oscars speech

Michelle Yeoh delivered a powerful message for women in her Oscars acceptance speech, with many viewers convinced that she took a swipe at C...

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins 7 Oscars, including Best Picture

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) has won several Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award. On Sunday ni...

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ now the most awarded film in history, report reveals

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) is now the most-awarded movie ever, having taken the crown from Peter Jackson’s 20...

Over 50,000 petition to bar Donnie Yen as Oscar presenter over his support for CCP

Over 50,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Academy Awards Committee to withdraw its invitation to Donnie Yen to present an Osca...

Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh to host ‘Countdown to the Oscars’ pre-show

Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh and Ashley Graham have been revealed as the celebrity hosts of ABC’s upcoming “Countdown to the Oscars” p...

Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars

Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Award...