A limited series of “Little Fires Everywhere,” based on Celeste Ng’s bestselling novel, is on its way to Hulu. According to the streaming service Monday, which announced the straight-to-series […]
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‘Pandas in New York’ Finds New Family Members
CBS’ upcoming multi-camera family comedy has found new family members. According to Deadline, Hina Abdullah, Bernard White and Gita Reddy will join Nishi Munshi as series regulars. “Pandas in New […]
With Web Series ‘Kat Loves LA,’ Asian Americans Create Their Own Opportunities
Wondering why diversity and inclusion in Hollywood has been such a hot topic as of late? Here’s where we are: In 2017, 18 percent of the year’s top 250 […]
6 New TV Shows Starring APAs to Watch In March
Lost in midseason madness, or just looking for new shows to add to your rotation? Check out Asian Pacific American stars like Auli’i Cravalho, Justin Chon, Tiya Sircar and […]
Photo Agency Can’t Tell Kelly Marie Tran and Mirai Nagasu Apart
The 90th Academy Awards on Sunday night may have acted as a gathering of Hollywood’s most powerful in calling for inclusion, diversity and the #MeToo movement, but it couldn’t […]
Hasan Minhaj Will Host a Weekly Talk Show On Netflix
Hasan Minhaj will become the first Indian American to host his own weekly comedy talk show when his 32-episode series starts on Netflix later this year. Minhaj, a correspondent on Comedy […]
Sarayu Blue, Janina Gavankar Land Comedy Pilot Roles
NBC’s new untitled comedy, based on a book by Orli Auslander, will have Sarayu Blue in the lead role, while another untitled comedy at Fox has cast Janina Gavankar […]
HBO Announces Three Finalists For APA Short Film Competition
Last year, HBO started a short film competition for Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers, APA Visionaries, inviting applicants to submit films that explore themes of home that address […]
CBS Pilot About Indian Family in New York Casts Nishi Munshi
A CBS pilot about an Indian family of doctors working in New York City has cast Nishi Munshi as a series regular, according to Deadline. Written by Ajay Sahgal, […]
Watch the Trailer for Anna Akana’s ‘Youth & Consequences’
YouTube Red’s latest series, “Youth & Consequences,” is a teen dramedy starring popular YouTuber Anna Akana coming March 7. Described as a “woke” version of “Mean Girls,” the show […]
Two Asian Actors Nab Network Pilot Leads
This pilot season looks promising for increased TV screen diversity, if recent news is any indication — Kosha Patel is set to lead ABC’s pilot of “False Profits,” while […]
Hannah Simone to Play TV Indian American Superheroine
Television is finally getting an Indian American superheroine. The reboot of “Greatest American Hero,” an ABC pilot which comes from “Fresh Off the Boat” showrunner Nahnatchka Khan, will star […]
Apple Orders Immigrant Anthology Series from Kumail Nanjiani and Alan Yang
An anthology series spotlighting immigrant America is in the works at Apple. The tech giant is in cahoots with “The Big Sick” writers Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily […]
Justin Lin’s Latest Project is a ‘Magnum P.I.’ Reboot
Justin Lin has taken on yet another project under his wings — the pilot for the upcoming CBS series “Magnum P.I.,” a reboot of the popular crime drama starring Tom […]
Danny Pudi Turned His Signature Weirdness Into His Greatest Asset
There’s a sweet sensitivity to Danny Pudi. Off the bat, he’s warm and affable. He makes you feel like an old friend. In between camera setups for his photoshoot, […]
