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 […]
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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 […]
Sony is Developing a ‘Silk’ Film About a Korean American Superheroine
With any luck, Cindy Moon is about to become a household name. Marvel’s Korean American superheroine, who is the protagonist of the comic book series “Silk,” is due for […]
Lana Condor Gets Confronted by Crush in New ‘To All the Boys’ Teaser
Lara Jean’s life is officially over in the new trailer to Netflix’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by […]
‘Atlanta’ Director Hiro Murai in Talks to Helm Sci-Fi Thriller
Hiro Murai, the director behind Childish Gambino’s viral “This Is America” music video and “Atlanta,” has reportedly been tapped to helm a thriller with 20th Century Fox. According to […]
Dwayne Johnson to Star in Action Thriller ‘Red Notice’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has another star vehicle lined up. According to Deadline, Johnson is starring in Universal’s action thriller “Red Notice,” which will be released internationally on June […]
Steven Yeun Leads Telemarketer Uprising in ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Trailer
Boots Riley’s directorial debut “Sorry to Bother You,” a comedy about Cash, a telemarketer who discovers the steep benefits of using his “white voice” to sell, is out in […]
POW! & Kogonada Say Hello to ‘Saying Goodbye to Yang’ Film Adaptation
Director Kogonada and producer Theresa Park are teaming up to bring an on-screen adaptation of Alexander Weinstein’s short story “Saying Goodbye to Yang” to life. “Saying Goodbye to Yang” […]
Mindy Kaling Wants Girls To Ask Themselves: ‘Why Not Me?’
Mindy Kaling wants the young girls who see her on screen to ask themselves one question: “Why not me?” Kaling, who is an actress, comedian, writer and producer, is […]
Jon M. Chu to Direct Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Movie
Jon M. Chu is set to collaborate with Warner Bros. and Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct the movie adaptation of the runaway Broadway hit “In the Heights.” Set in Washington […]
‘Searching’ Director Aneesh Chaganty Announces Next Film
After the critical success of his Sundance award-winning “Searching,” director Aneesh Chaganty announced on Twitter that he is working on a new film, “Run.” WE’RE MAKING ANOTHER MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! […]
‘Minding the Gap’ Walks the Line Between Skateboarding and Social Issues
After legends shredded the halfpipe in the X-Games, which began in 1995, the popularity of street skateboarding followed. For three kids out in the Rust Belt town of Rockford, […]
‘The Chinese Exclusion Act’ Directors On How The Policy Resonates Today
The Chinese Exclusion Act, enacted in 1882, was the first and only piece of American legislation to ban an entire group of people from immigrating to the United States […]
Asian American Celebs Shower Kelly Marie Tran with Love and Support on Twitter
Asian American celebrities are rallying their support around breakout star Kelly Marie Tran, who played Rose Tico in last year’s “The Last Jedi.” Tired of internet trolls harassing her […]
‘ULAM: Main Dish’ Serves Up Food and Filipino American Identity
At a time where words don’t seem to say enough and actions don’t seem to do enough, food becomes a universal conversation starter. The term “ulam” means “main dish” […]
