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Filmmaker Lulu Wang to Head New Production Company Local Time Alongside Producer Dani Melia

Screen, TV by Caroline Yu

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…

Lulu Wang Teaming Up With Nicole Kidman For ‘The Expatriates’

TV by Cu Fleshman

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

Movies by Tae Hong

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,…

The Truth Behind ‘The Farewell’— The Film ‘Based On An Actual Lie’

Movies, Screen by Mae Hamilton

…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’

Movies, Screen by Cu Fleshman

​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

Movies, Screen by Tiffany Wong

…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

Movies, Screen, TV by Serena Kim

…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

Events by Caroline Yu and Jasmine Nguyen

…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

Movies, Screen, TV by Ruby Rosenwasser

…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

News by Cu Fleshman

…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

Movies, Screen by Tae Hong

…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

News by Cu Fleshman

…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?

Movies, Screen, TV by Crystal Duan

…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’

Movies, Screen by Kaitlin Yu

…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…

The Lookout: Here’s The Latest On What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In July

Books, Movies, Music, Screen by Mae Hamilton

…the beginning of this year, it’s hitting theaters this month. Directed by Lulu Wang, Awkwafina makes  her dramatic debut as Billi, a young, Chinese American aspiring writer. “The Farewell” is…

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