December 13, 2019

Film & TV
Simu Liu is working to secure rights for a Sleeping Dogs movie, reviving hopes for a film adaptation after Donnie
The upcoming remake of The Wedding Banquet, directed by Andrew Ahn, stars Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang. It explores love,
Daniel Dae Kim calls out Hollywood’s “overcorrection” in Asian casting, urging less focus on nationality and more on shared experiences
The landmark Japanese film, which profoundly shaped modern dystopian fiction, will receive limited North American theatrical screenings to mark its
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Kim Atienza and family mourn daughter Emmanuelle “Emman,” 19, remembered for her joy, openness, and authenticity
Fan Bingbing’s 'Mother Bhumi' unveils trailer ahead of Tokyo world premiere; a borderland folk thriller told in Mandarin, Hokkien, Malay
EJAE steps into her own spotlight with In Another World—an indie, introspective debut proving she’s far more than K-pop
Rachel Michiko Whitney’s Yonsei explores four generations of Japanese American history, reclaiming silence through storytelling and film
SGIFF 2025 spotlights female filmmakers and global voices with over 120 films, led by Shu Qi’s Girl and tributes to
Beyond Zombies and Demons: The Korean Shows That Examine Humanity Under Pressure
Kurt Suzuki becomes the first Hawaii-born MLB manager as the Los Angeles Angels make a historic move for Asian American
Armed Federal Forces Descend on Street Vendors, Drawing Fire from Local Leaders
Speaking Out: The Unusual Courage of a Survivor in Japan's Silent Struggle