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Filipino drama wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
“Ang Babaeng Humayo” (“The Woman Who Left”), directed by Lav Diaz, won the coveted Golden Lion Saturday for best film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, becoming the first Filipino […]
Actress Michelle Ang needs your support in championing films with diversity
Emmy-nominated actress Michelle Ang needs your support in funding her most recent feature film “For Izzy,” in which she stars in and helped produce as well. In the film, […]
Harry Shum Jr. talks ‘Single By 30,’ Wong Fu, diversity
An age-old pact between young friends on the cusp of adulthood – of the “If we’re both single by the time we turn 30, let’s get married to each […]
Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson to return for third ‘Shanghai’ film
Back in 2000, Jackie Chan teamed up with Owen Wilson for the kung fu buddy comedy “Shanghai Noon.” In 2003, they brought the action-packed humor to a sequel, “Shanghai […]
Off the Menu: An exploration of Asian cuisine’s impact on the US
A Korean American filmmaker recently released a documentary highlighting the impact and evolution of Asian cuisine in the United States. Grace Lee, who grew up in Columbia, Missouri, released […]
Japanese cast to front film ’She’s Just A Shadow’
A Japanese cast comprising Tao Okamoto, Haruka Abe and Japanese punk band Loka lead singer Kihiro will front Adam Sherman’s new crime drama, “She’s Just A Shadow.” The in-English film, produced […]
Jackie Chan to receive lifetime achievement Oscar
A lifetime achievement Oscar will go to Jackie Chan, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday. The 62-year-old Hong Kong martial arts expert is one of […]
Cinemax orders pilot for Bruce Lee-inspired crime drama
Cinemax ordered a pilot for “Warrior,” a crime drama based on original material written by the iconic martial artist Bruce Lee. The pilot episode will be executive produced by […]
Actors’ Roundtable: Body Image
Join Kore host Raechel Wong as she leads a roundtable discussion on the topic of body image with actors Lynn Chen of “Saving Face,” Lee Doud of “Californication,” and […]
The kidnapping of South Korean film royalty by North Korea
In 1978, a debonair South Korean filmmaker and his former wife, one of the country’s biggest movie stars, were kidnapped by Kim Jong-il’s North Korean agents and forced to create films […]
Save the Date: Kore Asian Media Presents Unforgettable 2016
The largest annual entertainment and recognition event for the Asian American Pacific Islander community is making its way back to The Beverly Hilton on Dec. 10. Kore Asian Media […]
John Cho to star in film ‘Columbus’ by anonymous Korean American filmmaker
The debut feature film project by Kogonada, a Korean American filmmaker with an unknown identity, will star John Cho in the leading role. “Columbus,” set and filmed in the […]
HBO launches first film competition for AAPI directors
HBO has put on a film competition for Asian American Pacific Islander directors for the first time. HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries invites short films by APAs that tell […]
Filmmaker Andrew Ahn wants you to take your parents to ‘Spa Night’
Four years ago, filmmaker Andrew Ahn came out to his parents through the best method he knew – a short LGBT movie, “Dol,” which means “First Birthday” in Korean. “Dol” […]
