Film & TV
‘Harold & Kumar’ 4 moves forward with Cho, Penn expected to return
More than 20 years after “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” launched a studio comedy franchise led by two Asian American actors, a fourth film is moving ahead at the screenplay stage with its core…
New Anna May Wong biopic casts Chinese actress Xin Zhilei as lead
Chinese actress Xin Zhilei has been cast to portray pioneering Chinese American actress Anna May Wong in “Sunset Boulevard – The Anna May Wong Story,” a new bilingual feature film announced by…
More Americans are tuning in to Asian-led content, analysis finds
The latest AANHPI audience report from data analytics company Nielsen found that Asian-led stories, athletes and franchises are drawing viewers across every major demographic group in the U.S.…
Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Gundam’ casting raises whitewashing concerns
The casting of Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo as rival mech pilots in a war between Earth and its space colonies places two white American actors at the center of the live-action Mobile Suit…
Hallmark’s Mahjong rom-com draws backlash over mostly white cast
Hallmark Channel is facing criticism over its upcoming film “All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong,” which features a predominantly white cast despite centering on a Chinese cultural tradition. The movie,…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ boycott calls grow over ‘ching chong’-linked character
Boycott calls against “The Devil Wears Prada 2” are spreading across China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong after viewers said a Chinese character’s name echoes “ching chong,” a racist anti-Asian…
WongFu’s Philip Wang says Asian American filmmakers lose by leaving Asian stories behind
Philip Wang, co-founder of Wong Fu Productions, said Asian American filmmakers are not turning high-profile breakthroughs into sustained industry influence, citing a pattern where directors shift…
Kelly Marie Tran reflects on ‘Star Wars’ backlash nearly a decade later: ‘it wasn’t my fault’
Kelly Marie Tran said she no longer blames herself for the harassment that followed her role as Rose Tico in 2017’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” In a recent interview with Comic Book Resources, the…
Interview: ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ stars Jisoo, Seo In-guk talk their ideal virtual partners
As Netflix series “Boyfriend on Demand” explores AI-powered dating, stars Jisoo and Seo In-guk have shared surprisingly different answers about what they would program into a virtual companion. A new…
Lunar New Year sees US rollout of Chinese films starring Jet Li, Jackie Chan
Jet Li and Jackie Chan are among the marquee names anchoring this year’s Lunar New Year film rollout in North America. “Scare Out” and “Blades of the Guardians” debuted in nearly 400 theaters…
Michelle Yeoh reflects on her journey at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 18, during a ceremony held on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The recognition spans a career that began…
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival faces deficit after diversity funding cuts
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the city’s only dedicated Asian American film organization, is confronting a critical financial gap after federal diversity-focused arts funding was…
Restored 1914 Asian American silent film added to the National Film Registry
A 1914 Japanese American silent film long believed lost has been added to the National Film Registry as part of the Library of Congress’ January 2026 selections. “The Oath of the Sword,” produced by…
Hundreds of rescued LA Chinatown film prints return to the silver screen
Nearly 600 original 35 mm Chinese-language film prints recovered from Los Angeles’ former Sing Lee Theatre are now returning to public exhibition through the UCLA Film & Television Archive. The…
The Japanese franchise behind ‘Power Rangers’ ends after 51 years
“Super Sentai,” the long-running Japanese franchise that became the backbone of “Power Rangers,” aired its latest season finale on Feb. 8. The episode ended “No.1 Sentai Gozyuger” and marked 51…
YouTube star Markiplier reacts to his self-financed horror film’s box office success
YouTube star Mark Fischbach, known online as Markiplier, said he was “tearing up” as he addressed fans during a livestream following the theatrical release of “Iron Lung” in late January. The Korean…
The geometry problem behind ‘Friends’ famous couch scene may finally be solved
The “moving sofa problem,” a puzzle that has remained unresolved since it was introduced in 1966 and memorably illustrated in the sitcom Friends, may finally have an answer. Baek Jin-eon, a…
John Yang anchors final ‘PBS News Weekend’ after federal funding cuts
Veteran broadcast journalist John Yang delivered his final broadcast as anchor of PBS News Weekend on Jan. 11, confirming during the closing minute that the program would not continue. Yang said the…
‘No Other Choice’ director Park Chan-wook reveals why he used satire to critique capitalism
Celebrated South Korean director Park Chan-wook revealed that his film “No Other Choice” reflects how capitalism operates in South Korea, where competition intensifies once a worker loses his job.…
Simu Liu confirms Shang-Chi role in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
Simu Liu has confirmed that Shang-Chi will appear in Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Secret Wars,” formally tying the character to the franchise’s next Avengers sequel. Liu made the disclosure during a…
‘Beef’ Season 2 to debut in April
Netflix will release Season 2 of “Beef” on April 16, bringing back the Emmy-winning series as an eight-episode anthology with a new cast and storyline. The second season stars Charles Melton, Cailee…
Bowen Yang explains his decision to leave ‘SNL’
Bowen Yang said he left “Saturday Night Live” in December after deciding he had reached the limit of what the show’s sketch format could offer him creatively. Speaking on a recent episode of his…
‘Hamnet,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ secure major Golden Globe wins
“Hamnet” and “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged among the most awarded films at the Golden Globe Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles. Directed by Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” won best motion picture drama,…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins best animated feature, song at 2026 Critics Choice Awards
“KPop Demon Hunters” won best animated feature and best song for “Golden” at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. E JAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the…
Sulu set to return for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ series finale
Hikaru Sulu will appear in the series finale of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” bringing one of television’s most consequential Asian American characters into the franchise’s current era. Actor Kai…
Bowen Yang bids farewell to ‘SNL’ after eight barrier-breaking years
Bowen Yang closed his chapter on “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 20, ending an eight-year tenure with a final performance. In a holiday sketch as a Delta Lounge employee alongside Ariana Grande and…
Andrew Schulz emerges as the weakest link in ‘Street Fighter’ live-action cast
As the “Street Fighter” film enters its marketing phase following the teaser trailer debut at the 2025 Game Awards, renewed scrutiny has fallen upon a casting decision announced earlier in the year.…
Christine Choy, filmmaker behind ‘Who Killed Vincent Chin?,’ dies at 73
Christine Choy, the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker who helped force a national reckoning with anti-Asian violence, died Dec. 7 in New York City at 73. No cause of death was released. Her…
Jon M. Chu signs 3-year first-look producing deal with Paramount
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is preparing to launch a new three-year first-look producing partnership with Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television Studios. The deal begins Jan. 2, 2026 and positions his…
Chloe Zhao, ‘K Pop: Demon Hunters’ headline strong Asian showing at Golden Globes
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao and the creative team behind “K Pop: Demon Hunters” lead a wide field of Asian and Asian American talent nominated in the 2026 Golden Globes. Zhao earned nominations for best…
Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor who played Shang Tsung in both the 1995 “Mortal Kombat” film and the 2019 video game “Mortal Kombat 11,” died Thursday in Santa Barbara, California…
Lucy Liu says Hollywood racism stalled her career for decades
Lucy Liu says long-standing racial bias in Hollywood created what she describes as a “strange lull” in her career after her early success in films and television. In a recent interview with…
Trump request puts ‘Rush Hour 4’into development at Paramount
“Rush Hour 4” is now in active development at Paramount Pictures after Donald Trump personally urged the studio to move forward with the long-discussed sequel, according to multiple industry reports.…
Bollywood icon Dharmendra dies at 89
Indian cinema lost one of its most influential figures on Monday, when Dharmendra died at his home in Mumbai at age 89. He had recently been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after a brief…
Simu Liu calls out renewed decline of Asian representation in Hollywood
Simu Liu is urging the film industry to confront what he calls a troubling reversal in Asian visibility on screen. In a widely shared social media post this week, the actor said recent casting trends…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ song earns Grammy noms as Netflix greenlights sequel
“Golden,” the breakout single from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” has earned four Grammy nominations, solidifying the film’s influence across both animation and global pop music. The hit, performed…
