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 […]
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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,” […]
Jimmy O. Yang to Star in Comedy ‘The Opening Act’
“Silicon Valley” star Jimmy O. Yang has joined the cast of “The Opening Act,” an upcoming coming-of-age comedy produced by Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley, according to Deadline. The […]
Netflix To Adapt Salman Rushdie’s ‘Midnight’s Children’ Into TV Series
Netflix will adapt Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight’s Children” into an original series. Rushdie’s novel details India’s transition from colonialism to independence through the story of Saleem Sinai, who is born […]
6 Asian American Slam Poets On Love and Dating
People’s love lives can take many shapes and forms, and poetry has a way of capturing the diversity of our experiences — whether it’s 143 messages on a pager […]
‘Jumanji’ Sequel Coming December 2019
The “Jumanji” sequel starring Dwayne Johnson has set a release date of Dec. 13, 2019. Johnson, who appears in the rebooted franchise alongside Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian […]
Grace Park to Grace TV Screens Once Again in ‘A Million Little Things’
Grace Park is set to return to television with a new role on the new ABC drama “A Million Little Things” following her exit last year from CBS’ “Hawaii […]
Academy Continues Diversity Push With Record Number of Invites
One Hollywood institution is taking calls for diversity into action: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Academy Awards, has invited a record 928 […]
Watch the Latest ‘Searching’ Trailer Starring John Cho
The Sundance award-winning film “Searching,” directed by Aneesh Chaganty and starring John Cho, Debra Messing, Michelle La and Sara Sohn, will hit theaters Aug. 3. The film plays out its […]
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 […]
Korean History Comes to Life in Children’s Book ‘The Turtle Ship’
Helena Rhee never expected her debut children book, “The Turtle Ship,” to be a big success. The book, which tells a story of a boy in South Korea who […]
