Disability Activist Stacey Park Milbern Becomes the First Woman in a Wheelchair on U.S. Currency

BTS-Themed McDonald’s Happy Meals Set for Global Release

‘Genie, Make a Wish’: K-Drama Stars Kim Woo-bin and Suzy Reunite in a New Netflix Fantasy Rom-Com

Shih-Ching Tsou’s ‘Left-Handed Girl’ Coming to Netflix

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Hits 2 Billion YouTube Views With ‘APT.,’ A New Record For K-Pop

NetEase Unveils ‘Ananta’ Trailer: A New Open-World RPG with ‘GTA’-Style Freedom

Japan

Hirokazu Kore-eda Begins Production on ‘Sheep in the Box,’ a Sci-Fi Exploration of Family and Technology

The renowned Japanese director's latest film, set in the near future, follows a couple who choose to raise a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, raising questions about technological progress and human connection.

Atsuko Okatsuka Reveals Saudi Comedy Festival’s Censorship Rules

‘Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’ Arc Review: Is the Record-Breaking Anime Film Worth the Hype?

Film & TV

Netflix Announces 25 April 2024 Release for Live-Action ‘City Hunter’ Film

Netflix's live-action 'City Hunter' releases on April 25, 2024, starring Ryohei Suzuki, with a blend of action, comedy, and romance.

February 28, 2024

Asian writer quits ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel after white male counterpart is offered 8x more money

September 9, 2019

Kim’s Convenience star Simu Liu wants to play Carlton in Crazy Rich Asians sequel

September 13, 2018

Michelle Yeoh Honoured with Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden

US President Biden presented Michelle Yeoh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom - America's highest civilian honour

May 4, 2024

Japan

Ukrainian-Born Model Carolina Shiino Crowned Miss Japan, Sparking National Debate

26-year-old Carolina Shiino was born in Ukraine but moved to Japan at the age of five

January 26, 2024

Studio Ghibli Fans Criticize AI-Generated ‘Spirited Away’ Live-Action

AI images of characters from Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away have not gone down well with Studio Ghibli fans

January 24, 2024

Netflix cancels ‘Cowboy Bebop’ just three weeks after debut due to poor viewership

December 10, 2021

Knife wielder dresses up as Joker for Halloween and brutally stabs Tokyo train passengers

November 2, 2021

Netflix drops ‘Cowboy Bebop’ live-action trailer and its awesomeness is bountiful

October 20, 2021

Detroit Tigers analyst suspended indefinitely for using racist accent to discuss Shohei Ohtani

August 20, 2021

Detroit Tigers analyst apologizes for mocking Asian accent to discuss Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani

August 18, 2021

Mattel admits it ‘fell short’ on Asian representation in 2020 Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection

August 11, 2021

US Olympic swimmer Erica Sullivan discusses winning silver, being queer and being Asian

July 29, 2021

‘Their eyes are narrow so they can’t see the ball’: Greek commentator fired for racist comment on Korean table tennis player

July 29, 2021

Japan’s 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya wins first-ever Olympic gold in women’s skateboarding

July 26, 2021

South Korea TV apologizes for using pizza to depict Italy in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

July 26, 2021

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Can I Get a Witness? [Review]: A New Approach to the Apocalypse

'Can I Get a Witness?' is set in a peaceful, pastoral landscape where people live simply. But beneath the surface,

September 19, 2025

British Asian Actors Join Mads Mikkelsen in New Arctic Thriller

‘Sirius’ features a strong British East Asian supporting cast, including Jason Wong, Jon Xue Zhang, Aidan Cheng, and Bruce Chong.

September 19, 2025

Owners of Panda Express to Buy Portland Trail Blazers

Peggy and Andrew Cherng, the founders of the fast-food giant, Panda Express, are joining the investment group acquiring the NBA

September 18, 2025

Constance Wu Blasts Broadway Actor Andrew Barth Feldman Over “Very Hurtful” Casting Row: “I Am So Disappointed in Him”

September 18, 2025

BIGBANG to Reunite for 20th Anniversary Performance at Coachella 2026

September 17, 2025

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Debuts to a Record $70 Million Breaking Box Office Records

The first film in a new 'Demon Slayer' trilogy has secured the biggest opening weekend for an anime movie in

September 16, 2025

Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award

Chloé Zhao's Shakespearean drama is the first film to win two audience awards at the festival, securing a prize that

September 16, 2025

The K-Drama Political Thriller ‘Tempest’ [Review]: A Storm on the Korean Peninsula

This is a show that reminds you that even on the brink of war, it is the people who stand

September 15, 2025

Frank Soo, England’s First Asian Player, to Receive Posthumous Honorary Cap

Honouring a Family's Pride: Frank Soo's Legacy Inspires a New Generation

September 15, 2025