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Masala: Pinay Author Melissa de la Cruz Brings Joy to Audiences With a New Disney Studio

Books, Screen, VideoNovember 23, 2020November 25, 2020 by Ashley Insong

Disney never fails to bring the magic to life, and young adult fiction author Melissa de la Cruz has accepted an offer to create a brand-new Disney studio that […]

Review: ‘Well-Behaved Indian Women’ Marries Topical Issues From Past And Present

BooksJuly 14, 2020July 13, 2020 by Cu Fleshman

Ah, summer—or as folks in their 20s and 30s know it, wedding season. This time of year always seems to be colored by talks of white dresses, towering cakes […]

Get Ready For A Hot Vampire Summer With Renée Ahdieh’s ‘The Damned’

BooksJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by Cu Fleshman

With so many public spaces closed, most of us are spending our summer weekends at home instead of soaking in the sun. Between the indoor lifestyle, a lack of […]

Review: Frances Cha’s ‘If I Had Your Face’ Is A Stunning Authorial Debut

BooksApril 21, 2020April 20, 2020 by Priscilla Giang

In the busiest part of Seoul, South Korea lies a street buzzing with drunk men, who are exploring the abundance of bars that the area has to offer. Sitting […]

Review: Maxine Mei-Fung Chung’s ‘The Eighth Girl’ Investigates Misogyny And Freud

BooksMarch 24, 2020March 23, 2020 by Anahita Safarzadeh

“The Eighth Girl” begins at the end of our protagonist’s story, on a bridge as she contemplates suicide. What follows—or precedes—is the page-turning action-packed thriller of a photojournalist driven […]

The Lookout: Get Ready For Spring With These New Blooms

Books, Movies, Music, Screen, TVMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Linh Nguyen

The entertainment world has certainly been feeling the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak, as more and more projects have been cancelled or postponed. AAPI projects, especially movie releases, […]

Review: Sanmao’s ‘Stories Of The Sahara’ Brushes Away The Sands Of Time

BooksFebruary 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Cu Fleshman

The very word “Sahara” can conjure up a number of images, perhaps of gleaming artifacts from long-gone, exotic civilizations. Or of a vast, sandy emptiness, populated solely by camels […]

The Lookout: This February, We’ve Got Your Valentine’s Day Plans Covered

Books, Movies, Music, Screen, TVFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020 by Priscilla Giang

For all those not in the know, the month of February is not just a month of love—it’s jam packed with adventure, comedy, horror and even guns-a-blazing action. These […]

The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects

Books, Movies, Music, TVJanuary 1, 2020December 30, 2019 by Cu Fleshman

You know what they say—new year, new movies, shows, albums and books. That is what they say, right?  Anyway, we’re welcoming 2020 right, with a slew of AAPI projects […]

Review: From A Dying Korean Dynasty, The Tragedy Of ‘The Court Dancer’ Lives On

BooksDecember 15, 2019December 3, 2019 by Tiffany Wong

When French delegate Victor Collin de Plancy first meets Korean court dancer Yi Jin in the last years of the Joseon Dynasty, he is spellbound by her grace and […]

The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees

Beauty, Books, Fashion, Food, Screen, Style, YouTubersDecember 11, 2019December 9, 2019 by Tiffany Wong

Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]

The Lookout: December Has Plenty Of New Releases Lined Up For The Holidays

Books, Movies, Music, Screen, TVNovember 30, 2019November 26, 2019 by Cu Fleshman

Editor’s note: we’re bringing you the latest scoop on what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, so […]

The Lookout: This November, ‘See’ And ‘Last Christmas’ Are Coming To Screens Near You

Books, Movies, Music, Screen, TVNovember 1, 2019November 5, 2019 by Cu Fleshman

Editor’s note: we’re bringing you the latest scoop on what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, so […]

Throwback: Explore An Untold History With ‘Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist’

BooksOctober 30, 2019October 21, 2019 by Mae Hamilton

“Bambi.” It’s one of those iconic Disney films that reeks of America, with its cervine protagonists, its pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps theme and picturesque scenery that looks like it was pulled straight […]

Review: For Your Next Vampire Fix, Pick Up A Copy Of ‘The Beautiful’

BooksOctober 8, 2019October 16, 2019 by Cu Fleshman

A murderer roams free under the cover of night, stalking the shimmering streets of New Orleans while the city sleeps. Except, as it turns out, the city isn’t asleep […]

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