‘Atlas’ trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu star in Netflix sci-fi thriller

Jennifer Lopez is forced to abandon her mistrust and ally herself with robots run by artificial intelligence (AI) in the trailer for Netflix...

‘Ip Man 5’ and 2 other new Donnie Yen films revealed at Cannes

Three upcoming Donnie Yen films have been revealed by the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Motion Pictures at the Cannes Film Festival.  The reveale...

Hong Kong acting legend Tony Leung says he wants to play a serial killer, star in K-dramas

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai told reporters at the 27th Busan International Film Festival that he would like to star in Korean drama...

Fans are upset after Nintendo erases Mario’s butt in Direct announcement

Nintendo fans are livid at a new promotional poster for the Super Mario movie that does not feature the character’s big “thicc” buttocks. ...

Activist group calls for awards boycott of ‘Licorice Pizza’ over its ‘egregious mocking of Asians’

An Asian advocacy group wants to take Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” out of awards consideration over content it says is racist.  A...

Vietnamese Czech director rekindles relationship with her father through his prison letters in ‘Love, Dad’

Nguyen’s short film “Love, Dad” was based on her strained relationship with her father and inspired by his old letters to her from prison. ...

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ now available for streaming on Disney Plus

Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” has landed on Disney Plus for streaming. Disney Plus Day: The Nov. 12 debut of the Simu...

‘The Race Epidemic’ documentary wins prestigious ‘Golden Angel’ award for shining light on AAPI hate

“The Race Epidemic,” the premier documentary on the recent rise of racism against Asian Americans during the COVID pandemic, has...

Godzilla battles Smog Monster Hedorah in special kaiju battle film for his 67th birthday

Godzilla engages in an epic battle against Hedorah in Toho’s new short film released on Godzilla’s birthday. Godzilla vs. Hedorah: To celebr...

Pixar drops trailer for ‘Bao’ director Domee Shi’s ‘Turning Red’

Pixar has dropped a teaser trailer for Domee Shi’s “Turning Red,” the director’s first-ever feature film. What you need to know: Set for rel...

Japanese American MMA Fighter and ‘Queen of Mean’ Miriam Nakamoto to Debut in Action-Romance Film

MMA fighter and eight-time world champion Miriam Nakamoto, known as “The Queen of Mean,” is set to star in an action-romance movie. About th...

Golden Globe Nominated Chloe Zhao to Direct ‘Sci-fi Western’ Dracula Film

Filmmaker Chloe Zhao’s next project is a non-traditional take on a classic monster character.  Different Dracula: Zhao has been tapped by Un...

Jon M. Chu to Direct Film Adaptation of Hit Musical ‘Wicked’

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has officially been chosen to direct the film adaptation of “Wicked,” the hit Broadway musical.   ...

Golden Globes Slammed as ‘Racist’ for Placing ‘Minari’ as Foreign Language Film Over Best Picture

“Minari,” an A24 drama directed by Lee Isaac Chung, has been categorized as a foreign language film for the 78th annual Golden G...

Controversial South Korean Director Kim Ki-Duk Dies of COVID-19

Kim Ki-duk, a renowned filmmaker from South Korea, passed away Friday morning in Latvia due to complications from COVID-19 at 59 years old. ...

MC Jin Responds to His ‘Racist’ Scene That Got ‘Monster Hunter’ Canceled in China

Hollywood film “Monster Hunter” has been pulled from cinemas in China after a massive backlash over a pun local audiences have d...

43rd Asian American International Film Festival Puts Over 100 Filmmakers in the Spotlight

The 43rd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) has officially announced its full lineup for its October event, which is being p...

Lulu Wang Slams News of Ron Howard Directing Lang Lang Biopic

Lulu Wang has slammed the announcement of Ron Howard as director of an upcoming biopic about a famed Chinese pianist. The biographical drama...

Asian Actors Are Taking Jabs at the New ‘Mulan’

Nearly a week after its release, Disney’s live-action “Mulan” has steadily received mixed reviews from audiences, while ca...

One of Hong Kong’s Greatest Action Film Directors Passes Away at Age 58

Hong Kong director Benny Chan Muk-sing, whose known works include the 1996 film “Big Bullet” and the 2004 “New Police Story” reboot, passed ...

Lana Condor Lands Lead Role for Upcoming Sci-Fi Rom-Com ‘Moonshot’

“To All The Boys” breakout star Lana Condor is set to star in a new film from HBO Max.  The 23-year-old recently signed on to lead the cast ...

How Ang Lee ‘Cast’ a 23-Year-Old Will Smith in ‘Gemini Man’

Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee makes his directorial return with “Gemini Man”, a groundbreaking action-thriller that highlights the...

The Rebels in ‘Star Wars’ Were Inspired By the Viet Cong, George Lucas Reveals

“Star Wars” might have been set in a galaxy far far away but the characters who played in its fantastical settings possess very human qualit...

Andrew Koji to Face Off With Henry Golding in New ‘G.I. Joe’ Film

British Japanese actor Andrew Koji has been tapped to play Storm Shadow in the third “G.I. Joe” spin-off movie “Snake Eyes.” The 32-year-old...

Award-Winning Film Showing 13-Year-Old Actress in Sex Scene Removed From Vietnamese Theaters

“The Third Wife” was pulled from movie theaters in Vietnam after audiences expressed outrage about controversial sex scenes involving then 1...

Master Choreographer Behind ‘The Matrix’ Yuen Woo-ping Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at NYAFF

Yuen Woo-ping is the man behind the fight choreography seen in many classic action movies such as “The Matrix” trilogy, “Kill Bill” and “Ip ...

Steven Yeun to Star and Produce Korean Immigrant Film ‘Minari’

Steven Yeun, “The Walking Dead” alum and star of the critically acclaimed “Burning,” is set to appear in and executive produce “Minari,” a f...

Ally Maki is the First Asian American Woman Cast in ‘Toy Story’

Ally Maki, who voices Giggle McDimples in “Toy Story 4,” was shocked when she found out that she was the first Asian American woman to join ...

Live-Action Remake of ‘Akira’ Starts Filming in July

Warner Bros.’ live-action remake of the beloved anime/manga Akira has been confirmed to start production in July. The highly-anticipated fi...

James Wan is Making a New ‘Mortal Kombat’ Film

Following the successful release of a new game last month, the Mortal Kombat video game franchise is gearing up for a new film to be produce...

Jordan Peele Left an Easter Egg in ‘Us’ for Vietnamese Fans

Eagle-eyed fans were delighted to spot a subtle reference to a Vietnamese word in Jordan Peele‘s latest psychological thriller “Us.” M...

The New York Asian Film Festival’s Winter Showcase Puts Asia’s Best Films in the Spotlight

2018 was a big year for Asian-American films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching,” but the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) aimed...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Reveals What to Expect in BOTH Sequels

Director Jon M. Chu has opened up about the highly-anticipated sequels of “Crazy Rich Asians,” his Warner Bros. rom-com that made Hollywood ...

Japanese Producers WANT to See a White-washed Version of Anime ‘Your Name’

A Hollywood writer involved in the J.J. Abrams’ Hollywood “Your Name” remake revealed that Japan’s side wants to see a westernized viewpoint...

‘Life-Size 2’ Star Hank Chen Speaks Out on Being Tyra Banks’ ‘Hot Male Asian Actor’

Earlier this year, Tyra Banks announced her search for a “hot male Asian actor” to join her in the much-awaited sequel of Disney’s 2000 fant...

Constance Wu May Play a Stripper in Upcoming Crime Drama ‘Hustlers’

“Fresh Off the Boat” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu is on board to play an undisclosed leading role in the upcoming stripper, cri...