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Entertainment
HBO teases Thailand-set ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
HBO on Sunday treated fans to a glimpse of the third season of “The White Lotus,” which takes place in Thailand with a focus on Eastern spir...
Carl Samson
‘The Sympathizer’ cast share personal experiences in fleeing the Vietnam War
The cast of HBO’s drama series “The Sympathizer” have shared personal experiences of leaving their homeland during the Vietnam War. Key poi...
Michelle De Pacina
Constance Wu-led dark comedy ‘East Bay’ gets release date
Constance Wu’s dark comedy film “East Bay” has been acquired and will be released in North America by Level 33 Entertainme...
Bryan Ke
‘The Sympathizer’ author Viet Thahn Nguyen slams critics
Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work...
Sandra Oh reveals why she won’t be returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ ‘anytime soon’
Sandra Oh, who portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” for 10 seasons, has no plans to return to the s...
‘The Sympathizer’: Final trailer released for adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen novel
HBO has released the official trailer for “The Sympathizer,” its highly anticipated espionage thriller series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s P...
Ali Wong, Steven Yeun win SAG awards for their roles in ‘Beef’
“Beef” has continued its roll on the awards circuit as the hit Netflix show recently bagged two best acting awards for lead stars Ali Wong a...
Blackpink’s Lisa to make acting debut in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3
Blackpink member Lisa is set to make her acting debut as she joins the ensemble cast of HBO’s “The White Lotus” for its up...
Ryan General
‘Beef’ star Young Mazino joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
Korean American actor Young Mazino has been tapped to star in the second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” About his role: Mazino will be pl...
Thailand-bound ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 reveals cast members
“The White Lotus” has named six new cast members for its third season set in Thailand. Meet the cast: The new stars of “The White Lotus” inc...
Why ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 moved from Japan to Thailand
The third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” was originally set in Japan before it was moved to Thailand — a decision reportedly made t...
‘The White Lotus’ composer teases Season 3 opening is inspired by cat videos
Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer of hit HBO series “The White Lotus,” recently teased that the theme song for the show’s third season w...
Janet Yang re-elected as Academy president
Janet Yang has been re-elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Voting: The organization’s...
Daniel Anderson
Max exec confirms ‘Velma’ Season 2 is happening
Mindy Kaling’s poorly received animated series “Velma” has been renewed for another season on Max, formerly known as HBO Max. Key details: S...
‘Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai’ showrunner Tze Chun: ‘Why can’t we be weird?’
Writer and producer Tze Chun is no stranger to well-received, large-scale projects. Chun’s debut feature film, “Children of Inve...
Film & TV
Jennie Kim teases possible collab track with The Weeknd for their HBO series ‘The Idol’
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim and singer-songwriter The Weeknd may have teased a collaboration on a new song featured in the upcoming HBO series, “...
First trailer drops for ‘Gremlins’ animated prequel series set in 1920s Shanghai
HBO Max released the teaser trailer for “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,” an animated prequel to the “Gremlins” fil...
HBO unveils teaser trailer for Park Chan-wook-directed series ‘The Sympathizer’
HBO released the teaser trailer for its upcoming limited series “The Sympathizer,” an adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer...
‘The White Lotus’ is heading to Thailand for Season 3
After months of rumors and speculation, it has finally been confirmed that “The White Lotus” Season 3 will be set in Asia. The HBO comedy-dr...
Editorial Staff
Cast, crew of HBO’s ‘The Idol’ spill on Jennie Kim’s role: ‘Her job was to sit there and look pretty’
A recent exposé reveals the extent of Jennie’s Kim role on the upcoming HBO series “The Idol” — and a firestorm of controversial production ...
Asia
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 is almost certainly happening in Asia
The prospects of an Asian “The White Lotus” setting are all but confirmed as executive producer David Bernad continues to tease ...
‘Velma’ Season 2 reportedly in development
Against a seemingly bottomless pit of negative reviews, Mindy Kaling’s “Scooby-Doo” spin-off “Velma” will reportedly ascend to a...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 could center on ‘Eastern religion and spirituality,’ creator says
HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The White Lotus” could be heading to Asia for its third season, according to director and writer Mike Wh...
HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ may be heading to Japan for Season 3
HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The White Lotus” has been confirmed for a third season. Creator, director and writer Mike White previou...
HBO releases trailer for ‘Linsanity’ documentary ’38 at the Garden’
HBO has released the trailer for “38 at the Garden,” a documentary chronicling Jeremy Lin’s amazing run against the Los Angeles Lakers at M...
‘House of Ho’ star crowns himself ‘King of the Ho’ in new music video directed by Drex Lee
“House of Ho” reality TV star Washington Ho has released an official music video for his song “King of the Ho.” Fans of the HBO reality seri...
Chandler Treon
Blackpink’s Jennie appears in new trailer for upcoming HBO drama series ‘The Idol’
Blackpink member Jennie appeared in a trailer for the HBO drama series “The Idol” that was released on Sunday. The show, starring singer ...
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NextShark Exclusive: Q&A With Cast of ‘House of Ho’ HBO Reality Series
NextShark and HBO are partnering together to bring Asian American audiences an exclusive screening of the first episode of “House of Ho”, HB...
Meet the Sole Heir to the Crazy Rich Vietnamese Dynasty Featured in HBO’s ‘House of Ho’
Upholding the legacy of a multi-millionaire family that achieved a life of opulence through hard work and resilience is a herculean task in ...
HBO is Working on a Limited Series Based on ‘Parasite’
Early talks are underway as Bong Joon Ho’s hit movie “Parasite” heads to HBO as a limited series. The Korean director is teaming up with Ada...
Show About a Real Crazy Rich Vietnamese American Family Called ‘The Ho’s’ is Coming to HBO
HBO Max, the on-demand streaming service from HBO set to launch Spring of 2020, confirmed this week that it has ordered a docuseries inspire...
HBO to Explore Asian Horror Myths in New Series ‘Folklore’
HBO will begin streaming a new anthology series that explores horror myths in Asia next month. The show, titled “Folklore,” will delve into ...
Greta Lee’s New HBO Show About Koreatown Could Be a First for Asian Americans
Greta Lee, the mastermind behind developing HBO dark comedy “KTown” based on the fictional kingpins of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, j...
Kimberly Nguyen
News
Former Dancer Granted $223,000 Inheritance From Late HBO Exec Micky Liu
A court in Manhattan has upheld the claims of a former stripper to a six-figure inheritance left to her by a client– an HBO executive ...
‘Westworld’ Season 2 May Have Confirmed an Epic New ‘Samurai World’
It’s official: Hiroyuki Sanada (“Helix,” “Lost” and “The Wolverine”) is joining the second season of “Westworld” for multiple episodes, and ...
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