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Q&A: Screenwriter Adele Lim on Penning a New Future for Representation
Known for her work on “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Lim now stands poised to make her directorial debut.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Moves Forward With New Writer
Newcomer Amy Wang will take over in lieu of Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli’s departures from the project.
Behind the Scenes of CAPE and Gold House’s Gold List Initiative
Find out why and how the two organizations teamed up to secure awards recognition for AAPI-driven projects.
The Lookout: A New Spoken Word Film, AAPI Books to Read and an Upcoming, History-Making Baseball Game
Find out which AAPI actors and musicians were invited to join the Academy, which model made his acting debut in “Gossip Girl” and how Japanese animators are reimagining the classic “Star Wars” franchise.
The Lookout: Major Wins Start Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
We’re celebrating the historic wins at the Oscars, getting the rundown on the nationwide boba shortage and cheering on a Billboard chart-topper.
Masala: Harry Shum Jr. Honors the True Love Story of “All My Life”
We all know Harry Shum Jr. from his dazzling roles in “Glee” and “Shadowhunters,” but in his latest film “All My Life,” Shum shows his romantic side as Solomon […]
Masala: Chris Pang Is Stuck in a Time Loop (and Not Just in ‘Palm Springs’)
We’ve seen him in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Charlie’s Angels,” but this summer, we got to watch actor Chris Pang in a brand new light—and cowboy hat. Pang plays […]
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Re-cap: Get A Taste Of What Premiered And What Went Down At The Asian Pacific Filmmakers’ Experience
The Sundance Film Festival has long provided a welcome mat for projects from AAPI and other underrepresented creators. Māori drama “Whale Rider” received the 2003 World Cinema Audience Award, […]
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwriter Quits Because Of A Not-So-Crazy-Rich Pay Disparity
2020 is almost upon us, but somehow, stories of Hollywood pay disparity are still making headlines. Just this week, it was revealed that “Crazy Rich Asians” screenwriter Adele Lim […]
Take A Trip Down Awkwafina Lane Before You See The ‘The Farewell’
Some have dubbed Awkwafina the Queen of 2018, but it’s a title that may well have to be adapted for 2019. On July 12, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star […]
Uncuffing Season: 7 Single Asian Characters We’d Love A Summer Fling With
Ah… summer—the season of hot, sweaty nights and making regrettable choices with a Tinder match. But are you single this summer? Don’t feel too bad. These seven eligible Asian […]
Propping It Up: 8 Pieces Of Asian American History We’d Love to See At The Smithsonian
As the museum’s website will tell you, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is not “a traditional museum with a public building,” an eloquent way of saying that real […]
Wins For Sandra Oh, Darren Criss And ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ At Critics’ Choice Awards
Sandra Oh and Darren Criss had another big night at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, while “Crazy Rich Asians” picked up a trophy for Best Comedy. […]
WATCH: Jon M. Chu’s Director Award Speech at the 17th Unforgettable Gala
“We don’t need to ask for permission ever again.”