Apple’s new drama “Are You Sleeping” has brought on Moon Bloodgood as a series regular. The series comes from Nichelle Tramble Spellman, best known for “The Good Wife,” and […]
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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Reaches Syndication Deal
“Fresh Off the Boat,” produced by 20th Television, has reached a syndication deal with Freeform and Up TV, to begin airing later this year, according to the Hollywood Reporter. […]
Hirokazu Kore-eda to Make First Movie Outside of Japan
Cannes Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda is working on a new French-language drama, “La Vérité,” which stars Juliette Binoche and Catherine Deneuve. “La Verite,” also called “The Truth” in […]
Jon M. Chu Takes On Film About Thai Cave Rescue
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu announced his efforts to bring the miraculous Thai cave rescue to the big screen, saying he will record the event with accuracy […]
Sandra Oh Makes Emmy History With Lead Actress Nomination
In the 70-year history of the prestigious Emmys, no Asian woman had ever been nominated in the lead drama actress category — until today. Sandra Oh made history Thursday […]
Chin Han Talks Turning Points and ‘Skyscraper’ Memories
“Die Hard” meets “The Towering Inferno” in Rawson Marshall Thurber’s “Skyscraper,” an action thriller set in a blazing steel-and-glass paradise in the clouds above Hong Kong. Dwayne Johnson plays […]
HBO Is Calling For Its 2019 APA Visionaries
HBO is calling for short films from Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers for its third APA Visionaries competition, the network announced on Wednesday. The theme for this year’s […]
Hulu to Stream Asian American Stand-Up Series ‘Comedy InvAsian’
“Comedy InvAsian,” a six-part Asian American stand-up series, will stream on Hulu beginning Aug. 1. Season one features one-hour specials by comedians Paul Kim, Atsuko Okatsuka, Kevin Yee, Joey […]
Filmmaker Sheds Light on Modern Fil-Aussies’ Internal Struggles
While many Asian filmmakers strive to have their works shine in the Western mainstream film industry, Australian director Matthew Victor Pastor has other goals: He’s out to “document unspoken […]
‘Gundam’ Live-Action Movie Becomes Reality
Anime franchise “Gundam” is going live-action for the first time in its nearly four-decade history. A film of the popular Japanese science-fiction anime will be co-produced by Legendary Pictures and […]
Canadian TV Hit ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Headed to Netflix
One of Canada’s top television comedies, “Kim’s Convenience,” is headed to Netflix for U.S. and international audiences on July 13. The CBC series follows a Korean Canadian family — […]
Netflix’s ‘Aggretsuko’ Rages On For Second Season
Netflix’s raging red panda “Aggretsuko” will have plenty more to be angry about, as the Sanrio animated series has been renewed for a second season. The renewal was announced […]
‘Dramaworld’ Is In Production For A Second Season
“Dramaworld,” the K-drama spoof that premiered its first season in 2016, is getting a 10-episode second season, according to Variety. The short series follows Liv Hewson as Claire, a college […]
Veteran Character and Voice Actor Denis Akiyama Dies at 66
Veteran actor Denis Akiyama, who was also well-known for his voice roles, has died at age 66 following a battle with cancer. Akiyama, who was Japanese Canadian, was seen […]
‘Claws’ Renewed at TNT For Season 3
Following a drastic ratings growth in its summer premiere, “Claws” is returning for a third season. TNT renewed the drama series on Monday morning, as reported by Deadline. “Claws,” […]
