Director Lulu Wang and her producing partner Dani Melia have created their own production company, Local Time. Following the critical success of “The Farewell” (2019), which Wang directed and Melia…
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Lulu Wang Teaming Up With Nicole Kidman For ‘The Expatriates’
It looks like director Lulu Wang is finishing 2019 on a high note—not only has “The Farewell” been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, the news broke today that she’s…
Awkwafina to Star in Lulu Wang-Helmed Chinese Family Film
More Awkwafina, more yes! The “Ocean’s 8” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star has signed on to a family comedy helmed by Lulu Wang. Also starring Tzi Ma and Diana Lin,…
Lulu Wang’s ‘Expats’ Tells A Story of Three Intertwined Women, Set During the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong
If Lulu Wang were to direct “Lost In Translation,” we think it’d look something like “Expats.” The Prime Video series is set in 2014, Hong Kong—a turbulent time of protests…
The Truth Behind ‘The Farewell’— The Film ‘Based On An Actual Lie’
…Lulu Wang found herself in 2013, when her Nai Nai, her paternal grandmother, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Unlike hospital protocol in the U.S., the news wasn’t delivered to…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Vanguard Award Goes To ‘The Farewell’
Director and screenwriter Lulu Wang first told the story “based on an actual lie” in April 2016, on an episode of Ira Glass’ radio series “This American Life.” In a…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Director Award Nominees
…Lulu Wang, “The Farewell“ Photo by Elias Roman. When her critically acclaimed film “The Farewell” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this year, Wang was catapulted into the international spotlight….
Shoots And Ladders: ‘Minari’ and Mermaids Are Making Waves In Asian American Entertainment This August
…Lulu Wang is set to direct a science-fiction movie based on “Children of the New World,” the short story collection by Alexander Weinstein. This must be a really dope book because…
Celebrate 20 Years of Unforgettable
…and keynote speaker Daniel Dae Kim graced the stage, offering jokes and words of wisdom to the captivated audience. Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” earned the Vanguard, Director and Actor in…
What’s Next After ‘Crazy Rich Asians?’ Check Out These 8 Must-See Summer Flicks
…this Spider-Man flick, Peter’s classmate Brad Davis (Remi Hii) is also competing for MJ’s affections. 5. “The Farewell” – Awkwafina and Lulu Wang (July 12) https://youtu.be/RofpAjqwMa8 You’ll probably need to…
Jen Yamato And Frank Shyong Kick Off New ‘Asian Enough’ Podcast
…episodes welcomes a different celebrity guest who discusses the many facets of the Asian American experience and identity. The first two episodes, featuring “The Farewell” director Lulu Wang and “Searching”…
Independents’ Day: Asian And Asian American Filmmakers Represent In A Big Way At Sundance
…parents and activists, and dives into the oft-hidden horrors the rule spawned, which included widespread child abandonment. THE FAREWELL Writer/director Lulu Wang and Crazy Rich Asians’ breakout star Awkwafina come…
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Re-cap: Get A Taste Of What Premiered And What Went Down At The Asian Pacific Filmmakers’ Experience
…original “Oldboy” premiered at the festival back in 2005, Justin Chon’s “Gook” and Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” both debuted last year (and not to mention, Wang took home the Sundance…
Asian American Male Directors Are Getting More Filmmaking Opportunities … What About Women?
…On the feature film front, there is some burgeoning progress and hope for Asian American female directors. Lulu Wang’s movie, “The Farewell,” starring “Crazy Rich Asians” star Awkwafina, received a…
Take A Trip Down Awkwafina Lane Before You See The ‘The Farewell’
…make her dramatic debut in “The Farewell” as Billi, a young Chinese American writer hiding her grandma’s cancer diagnosis from… her grandma. Directed by Lulu Wang, the film explores issues…
