Producer and writer Justin R. Ching has acquired the rights to the award-winning documentary “Esfuerzo.” Ching will work with director and creator Alana Maiello on developing the piece into […]
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Tim Jo To Recur On NBC’s ‘This Is Us’
NBC’s “This Is Us” will bring back Tim Jo as a recurring character in its third season following his first appearance in the show on the Oct. 30 episode […]
Review: ‘Burning,’ A Korean Murakami Adaptation, Is Compulsively Watchable
Readers familiar with Haruki Murakami know all about the Japanese author’s signature literary tropes. A missing girl. A mysterious cat. An unresolved mystery. A man, usually a writer, adrift […]
Kore-eda’s ‘Shoplifters’ Calls Into Question Nature vs. Nurture
Stationed in the luxe environs of the London Hotel in West Hollywood, California, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s deep in the throes of the press circuit for his new movie, “Shoplifters.” The […]
Ken Jeong And Shaquille O’Neal To Try Other Jobs In TBS Pilot Order
Ken Jeong and Shaquille O’Neal are putting together an unscripted comedy project for TBS. Tentatively titled “Unqualified,” the show will follow the actor and former basketball player as they […]
Asian American Cultural Trendsetters To Be Honored At 17th Annual Unforgettable Gala
The annual Unforgettable Gala, back for its 17th year at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, will honor a diverse roster of Asian American trailblazers that […]
Hannah Simone Working On Father-Daughter Comedy Put Pilot For ABC
“New Girl” alumna Hannah Simone is working with ABC Studios to put her semi-autobiographical comedy pilot into production. The comedy, written and co-executively produced by Simone, received a put […]
Review: ‘Shirkers’ Is A Crushing Tribute To A Lost Movie
Roll film, and “action.” 1992 Singapore. A teenage girl (played by Sandi Tan) wearing a pink sailor top ambles gingerly through a quaint neighborhood. Instead of skyscrapers, the landscape […]
‘Monkey Man’ To Mark Directorial Debut For Dev Patel
Dev Patel will make his directorial debut with “Monkey Man,” an action revenge film. Set in India, “Monkey Man” is the story of an ex-convict who navigates a world […]
Nikesh Patel Cast In Mindy Kaling’s Hulu Series ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’
Mindy Kaling’s upcoming limited series for Hulu, “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” has cast Nikesh Patel in one of its lead roles. The series, inspired by the hit ‘90s […]
Bobby Choy’s Raw Honesty Sings In ‘Fiction and Other Realities’
Bobby Choy’s “Fiction and Other Realities” begins with a song. The film — a melody of the artist’s truth, replete with music and lyrics, screenwriting and co-directing chops — […]
‘Lucifer’: Vinessa Vidotto Cast As Remiel For Season 4
“Lucifer” is building anticipation for its fourth season with the announcement of a new angel. Vinessa Vidotto has landed a recurring role as Remiel in the fantasy drama, which […]
James Wan Drops Teaser Photos of ‘Aquaman’ Creatures
Ahead of its December release date, director James Wan took to Twitter to tease two creatures from the highly-anticipated “Aquaman.” The two photos highlighted a hammerhead and tylosaur, according […]
Derek Mio Cast As Lead Of ‘The Terror’ Season 2
The second season of AMC’s horror anthology “The Terror,” led showrunner Alexander Woo, and executive produced by Ridley Scott, has found a leading man in Derek Mio. Set during […]
‘Blindspot’ Writer Working On Korean American Drama For NBC
Christina Kim, the writer and executive producer behind NBC’s “Blindspot,” will work with her co-executive producer Martin Gero to bring a Korean American drama series to life for the […]