Half of the eight writers in NBC’s 2018-2019 class for its Writers on the Verge program are Asian American — the highest representation in the program’s 13-year history. Bernard […]
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Pechanga Resort & Casino Adds More Accommodations For Asian Customers
Known to vacationers statewide, Pechanga Resort & Casino recently completed a nearly three-year, $285 million project in March. The expansion centered on amenities, including 568 more rooms, a new […]
NCT 127 Launches ‘Regular-Irregular’ Comeback With US Takeover
Exciting news for American K-pop fans: More of your faves are getting Western mainstream exposure. Ahead of their “Regular-Irregular” album drop, boy group NCT 127 are making multiple appearances […]
David Yoon’s YA Novel ‘Frankly In Love’ To Be Made Into A Movie
David Yoon’s debut novel “Frankly In Love” is set for an on-screen adaptation before hitting book shelves. Alloy Entertainment and Paramount Pictures will produce the book’s film. “Frankly In […]
WATCH: Lyrica Okano In Season 2 Trailer For Marvel’s ‘Runaways’
Hulu’s original sci-fi series “Runaways” is back with a new trailer for its second season, returning Dec. 21. “Runaways,” based on the original Marvel Comics, follows six teenagers with […]
Michelle Yeoh To Produce Con Man Pic ‘Billion Dollar Whale’
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh is producing a film adaptation of the New York Times-bestselling book “Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World.” The […]
‘Superstore’ Writer Vicky Luu Is Set For New NBC Workplace Comedy ‘Like Magic’
A new workplace comedy from “Superstore” writer/producers Vicky Luu and Bridget Kyle, “Like Magic,” has been put into development by NBC. The show will be co-written by Luu and […]
James Wan Will Produce New Line’s ‘Train to Busan’ Remake
James Wan is set to produce New Line Cinema’s remake of the South Korean apocalyptic zombie thriller “Train to Busan.” According to Deadline, five major studios, including Paramount and […]
Shion Takeuchi Lands Multi-Year Deal With Netflix
Writer and artist Shion Takeuchi has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix, where she will develop new series and other projects exclusively for the streaming platform. The writer’s Netflix […]
Kris Wu and Jhené Aiko Ask For ‘Freedom’ With New Single
Kris Wu and Jhené Aiko paired up to drop their new, relaxed hip-hop track “Freedom” on Friday. “Freedom” rides a quiet trap beat with lyrics that express the need […]
Amazon Debuts Alan Yang’s ‘Forever’ With Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen
Amazon Prime Original debuted its Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard-created series “Forever,” starring Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen, on Friday. The dramedy follows ordinary married couple June and Oscar. […]
11 YA Asian American Books For Fans of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’
“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” welcomed a roaringly positive reaction from audiences worldwide. The teen rom-com, starring Lana Candor and Noah Centineo and based on Jenny Han’s […]
John Cho’s ‘Searching’ Has No. 1 Weekend in Korea
In its second weekend of release in South Korea, “Searching,” starring John Cho and directed by Aneesh Chaganty, surpassed local Korean film “On Your Wedding Day” to become the […]
WATCH: Shay Mitchell in Lifetime’s Upcoming New Thriller ‘You’
Shay Mitchell tackles a new role in Lifetime’s upcoming psychological thriller “You.” The 10-episode first season premieres Sept. 9 and has already been renewed for a second season, according […]
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Cast Reacts to Record-Breaking Labor Day Box Office
Asian August concluded with fruitful results: “Crazy Rich Asians” continued to break records this Labor Day weekend, reviving the romantic comedy genre and exemplifying why representation matters. The Hollywood […]
