The Star Trek universe is getting a new captain onboard, and Michelle Yeoh is in that seat. The new trailer for the upcoming CBS series “Star Trek: Discovery” dropped at […]
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Interview: George Takei’s Legacy Is His Voice
George Takei’s Legacy Isn’t ‘Star Trek,’ Or Even ‘Allegiance.’ It’s How He Used Them To Give Himself A Voice. Back in 1991, I remember my college roommates and I […]
John Cho treks through the stars beyond tomorrow
Nearly 15 years after shooting the Asian American cult classic “Better Luck Tomorrow,” John Cho found himself on the set of the third installment in the “Star Trek” franchise […]
George Takei opposes Sulu being revealed as gay in upcoming ‘Star Trek’
Mr. Sulu is revealed to be gay in the upcoming “Star Trek Beyond”…and George Takei is having none of it. “I’m delighted that there’s a gay character,” the original […]
Justin Lin to Direct ‘Star Trek 3’
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com The Fast & Furious director Justin Lin has signed on to direct Star Trek 3, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lin will be […]
John Cho of ‘Selfie’ Talks About Being an Asian American Actor in Reddit AMA
by JAMES S. KIM What’s the difference between John Cho and Henry Higgins, the character Cho plays on ABC’s Selfie? Not much, apparently. Cho says he’s “pretty curmudgeonly about […]
Why Does Every Blockbuster Have to Kill Off the Asian Guy?
He’s in Every Action Movie–But Not for Long: Meet the Expendable Asian Crewmember From Godzilla to X-Men to Total Recall, why does every blockbuster need a single Asian guy […]