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Mathletes and Rappers Unite in Disney+’s Trailer for ‘World’s Best’
Follow along as 12-year-old math genius Prem Patel connects with his late father and chases his dream of becoming a hip-hop superstar – all before third period.
Brace for Impact: (Bruno) Mars is Returning
After a long hiatus, Bruno Mars is bringing back his signature 24k magic. The Filipino Hawaiian R&B crooner is set to star in and produce a music-driven theatrical feature […]
Desmond Chiam And Miki Ishikawa Joining Cast Of ‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’
The cast list for Disney+’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is heating up, with the new additions of Desmond Chiam and Miki Ishikawa. Chiam was most recently seen […]
Q&A: Step Into The World of Animator and Cartoonist Aminder Dhaliwal
To celebrate APAHM and the launch of our new name, Character Media, we’ll be sitting down with notable Asian American creatives working in entertainment for a series of Q&As […]
A World Beyond Words: Minh Lê Bridges Language Barriers Through The Art Of Magical Storytelling
Flipping through the children’s book “Drawn Together,” there are scenes that feel all too familiar. A young boy and his grandfather share a silent meal together. One diner picks […]
‘Bambi’ Artist Tyrus Wong Gets Overdue Credit in New PBS Doc
PBS director Pamela Tom is shedding some light on a little known Disney narrative in her upcoming documentary, “American Masters: Tyrus,” which will center on the life and work […]
Disney Faces Criticism For Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Jasmine Casting
Disney has had trouble finding the right actors to cast in the lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine in director Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake of “Aladdin,” but they finally […]
Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Still Seeking Diamond In The Rough
Director Guy Ritchie and production are supposed to be shooting the live-action remake of Disney’s “Aladdin” right about now, but that could be difficult to do without Aladdin himself. […]
With ‘Andi Mack,’ Disney Launches First Asian American-Centric TV Show
Disney Channel has launched the season premiere for its first Asian American family-centric television series: “Andi Mack.” The series features Peyton Elizabeth Lee, 12, as the main character, Andi. […]
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Searches For Middle Eastern Actors
The search is on for Aladdin and Jasmine — Disney’s making a live-action “Aladdin,” and it’s put out an open casting call for young potential Middle Eastern stars. The […]
Legendary ‘Bambi’ Artist Tyrus Wong Dies at 106
A legendary Chinese American artist who worked for Disney and Warner Brothers died Friday at the age of 106. Tyrus Wong — a painter, muralist, designer and film production […]
‘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 […]
Disney announces AAPI scholarship for college students
The Walt Disney Company announced Friday it will commit $500,000 to the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund to support high-achieving AAPI college students. The funds will provide […]
Here’s where we are with Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ right now
New developments related to the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “Mulan” have been met with both criticism and anticipation as the movie inches closer to its fall 2018 release. […]
