“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 from…
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Brace for Impact: (Bruno) Mars is Returning
…Disney. In addition to the cinematic roles, Mars will also compose and sing the original soundtrack. The project is the result of a months-long discussion between Mars and Sean Bailey,…
‘Big Hero 6’ Receives Golden Globe Nomination
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Disney’s Big Hero 6 has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Animated Feature Film. Inspired by a Marvel comic…
The Lookout: Yuka Saso’s Landmark Win, ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Stars’ Frustrations with Writers and More
…team Keone and Mari Madrid choreographed the dance featured in “Us Again,” the first Walt Disney Animation short to come out in five years. The story follows an elderly couple…
Feature Story: Generation Diverse — Are We There Yet?
…a little more color to the small screen, especially in youth and teen programming, with both Nickelodeon and Disney Channel pioneers in embracing diversity. A 2008 article in The New…
Teenage Heartbreak Is Just Around the Corner! Olivia Rodrigo Announces Tour
…(@oliviarodrigo) This massive venture comes as no surprise following a year marked by explosive success for the star. Shortly before the release of the second season of her Disney+ show…
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Smashes Box Office Record
…a 45 day theatrical run. Viewers can then stream the film on Disney+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjFbMbfXaQ&ab_channel=MarvelEntertainment In the meantime, you can check out our exclusive interview with the cast and creators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7CB2Q8UCTc&ab_channel=CharacterMedia…
The Lookout: A New Spoken Word Film, AAPI Books to Read and an Upcoming, History-Making Baseball Game
…Get Lit, an L.A.-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching the art of spoken word to students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Gr9gKFxpE This week, Disney+ released the trailer for “Star Wars: Visions,” an upcoming anthology series…
Character Conversations: Desmond Chiam and Victoria Park on Redefining Representation
…Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” as Dovich, one of the antagonistic Flag Smashers, who begins to have hesitations about the methods of the organization. Park was featured…
‘Loki’ Season Two Trailer Promises More Time Travel, Loki and Mobius Interactions and Ke Huy Quan
…versions of “Kang” in the Disney+ series. Also returning to the cast is series regular Eugene Cordero, who plays TVA employee “Casey,” who is most memorable for using infinity stones…
ICYMI: This Week in API Film News
…and recently wrapped up as an executive producer for last year’s Disney+ series, “American Born Chinese.” So “Naruto” fans, fear not. The live-action is in good hands. Auli’i Cravalho Reprising…
Lee Jung-jae Channels His Inner Warrior in ‘The Acolyte’
…I had to act natural while filming, I had to quickly acclimate holding the lightsaber.” Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) in “The Acolyte,” exclusively on Disney+. (Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. &…
‘Moana’ Faces Criticism From Pacific Islander Americans
Disney’s animated movie “Moana,” which hits theaters over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, has been met with some criticism by some members of the Asian Pacific American community, who say the…
‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Renewed For Second Season Ahead Of Premiere
“Mira, Royal Detective” doesn’t premiere until spring 2020, but plans for season two are already underway at Disney Junior. Joe D’Ambrosia, the senior vice president of Original Programming and the…
These Biracial Korean Children Show How Beautiful Diversity Can Be
…us tend to forget that multi-ethnic Asians have very little representation in mainstream media. Japanese American actor Ryan Potter, who voiced Hiro Hamada in Disney’s Big Hero 6, points out…