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11 API Community-Based Organizations to Follow
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re celebrating those who have made a difference in our communities. Here are 11 organizations led and founded by API trailblazers that are focused on providing support to API groups in greater LA, as well as nationwide. Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative (AADI) A youth-led nonprofit organization, AADI is committed to bringing more visibility towards the intersection of disability and Asian American identity.
Nielsen Releases Their 2024 Report on Asian Influence and Media Consumption
On May 1, 2024, Nielsen released their Diverse Intelligence Series report in light of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In particular, the report highlights the impact of streaming on AANHPI audiences, where such viewership has created a distance from traditional television. In fact, streaming outpaces live TV by more than an hour and a half per week, as reported by Nielsen.
Henry Golding on Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
Guy Ritchie’s new film, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” premiered on April 13, with Henry Golding portraying “The Saboteur,” Freddy Alvarez. Inspired by true events, the action-comedy follows the British War Department’s special forces organization that emerged during World War II. With “ungentlemanly” fighting styles, the group of misfits manage to change the course of the war, and are points of inspiration for modern-day Black Ops warfare.
Park Chan-wook Adapting ‘Oldboy’ Television Series
“Oldboy” is gearing up for the small screen. Alongside Lionsgate Television and his producing partner Syd Lim, Park Chan-wook is developing an English-language series based on his 2003 film “Oldboy.” The film was adapted from Garon Tsuchiya’s Japanese manga of the same name, and the psychological thriller follows Dae-su Oh as he’s abducted and imprisoned for 15 years. When he is suddenly released, he is given the opportunity to hunt down his captor, with a ticking timeline of 5 days.
Directed by Celine Song, Laufey Stars in “Goddess” Music Video Alongside Will Gao
With her newest music video, Laufey is proving why she’s a “Goddess.” This morning, April 11, artist Laufey’s music video for her popular single, “Goddess” released on YouTube. Toeing the line between a short film and a music video, the project is directed by “Past Lives“‘ Celine Song and features Heartstopper’s Will Gao alongside Laufey in her first acting role. “Goddess” is Song’s first music video and was shot on 35mm film.
Director and Screenwriter Yulin Kuang Switches Gears With Debut Novel
Yulin Kuang has been thinking up romance stories since she was 11, back when she was writing Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley fanfics in her childhood bedroom. Now, all that practice has led to her debut novel, a contemporary romance titled “How to End a Love Story,” which released this month on April 2. “How to End a Love Story” centers around novelist Helen Zhang and screenwriter Grant Shephard, who have a prickly history after an accident in their teenage years left them both devastated.
Rosalind Chao, Zine Tseng and Jess Hong Talk ‘3 Body Problem’
Premiered on March 21, 2024, Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” is created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo. Inspired by its namesake novel, a science fiction narrative written by Cixin Liu, the plot extends across time as astrophysicist Ye Wenjie makes contact with an alien planet under the instruction of the military.
Daniel Wu and Ke Huy Quan to Reunite in ‘With Love’
Ke Huy Quan’s newest project has added “American Born Chinese” star Daniel Wu to its cast. With an anticipated Feb. 7, 2025 release date, action movie “With Love” comes from Universal Pictures and 87North, the latter of which is behind popular action flicks such as “Nobody,” “The Fall Guy” and “Atomic Blonde.” The film is produced by Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, and written by Josh Stoddard, Luke Passmore and Matthew Murray.
Q&A: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Star Kaylee Hottle On Returning to Hollow Earth
At just 11 years old, Kaylee Hottle has already braved the MonsterVerse. As a deaf Korean American actress, Hottle has made a name for herself through her role as Jia Andrews, a young Skull Island native in the film, “Godzilla vs.
ICYMI: API Entertainment News This Week
Sony’s new installment of the hit franchise “Karate Kid” has added Ming-Na Wen to its cast. Wen was most recently seen on the Disney+ series “The Book of Boba Fett,” as well as in the second season of HBO’s “Hacks,” Variety reports.
Netflix Renews ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ for Two More Seasons
A two-season renewal means Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is here to stay. The show opened to a successful premiere on Feb. 22, with 41.1M views over the course of its first 11 days, Deadline reports. Newly-named Netflix’s film chief, Dan Lin executive produces the series under his company Rideback, and Albert Kim acts as showrunner. With an anticipated Season 2 and 3, the live-action series will have to film quickly, in order to work around their child actors growing up too fast.
R.F. Kuang’s ‘Babel’ is Getting a Screen Adaptation
“Babel” is getting ready for the screen. The bestselling fantasy novel written by R.F. Kuang, whose full title is “Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution,” is on track for either a television or film adaptation after the independent studio wiip optioned the story. Temple Hill Entertainment is producing. Babel follows Robin Swift, a Chinese orphan, who is accepted into the Royal Institute of Translation (aka Babel).
ICYMI: This Week in API Film News
“Naruto” has found its director. On Feb. 23, Lionsgate announced its plans for a live-action “Naruto” adaptation, with Destin Daniel Cretton, director of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” to write and direct the film. The story will be based on Masashi Kishimoto’s well-loved namesake manga, which follows boy ninja Naruto Uzumaki as he attempts to become his village’s leader.
12 Asian Artists Performing at the 2024 SXSW Music Festival
As one of the biggest music festivals of the world, SXSW has plenty of API acts to listen to. (Photo by Pexels from Pixabay) Every year, both emerging and established artists are chosen to perform in front of press, fans and industry professionals at the SXSW Music Festival, which is being held from March 11-16, 2024. Read on for some of the Asian musicians selected to be showcase artists at this year’s festival.
Your Fav API Celebs Reveal Their ATLA Element
The highly anticipated live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” premieres today, Thursday, Feb. 22, on Netflix. In the spirit of all things ATLA, we asked your favorite API celebrities what element they would bend – water, earth, fire, or air? Answered on the red carpet of our 21st annual Unforgettable Gala, many celebs felt confident in their responses. Actress Lana Condor calls herself a true Fire Nation stan, as does director Jon M. Chu and producer/screenwriter Adi Shankar.
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ to Release in 2025
Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi fantasy, “Mickey 17,” has pushed back its release date, and fans can hardly wait to hear more about the upcoming feature. Originally slated to premiere on March 29, 2024, the movie will now see audiences on Jan. 31, 2025. Replacing the original scheduled date of “Mickey 17,” Warner Brothers has instead moved the release date for “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” two weeks earlier than anticipated.
HBO’s “The Sympathizer” Releases New Footage in Teaser
A new teaser trailer for “The Sympathizer” was released this morning, Feb. 15, with the series set to debut on Sunday, April 14 on HBO. It will also be available for streaming on Max. The seven-episode limited series is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s namesake Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he navigates his refugee life in Los Angeles, while also reconciling with his last memories of the end of the Vietnam War.
ICYMI: Major Asian Casting News from This Week
Sony Pictures, alongside stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, announced its search for a new “Karate Kid” in November. The worldwide hunt has since concluded, with Ben Wang snagging the titular role as the franchise’s next Karate Kid. Wang, though somewhat of a newcomer on the scene, has ample experience in television, seen last headlining the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese.” He is also trained in martial arts, with experience in Karate, Wing Chun/Kung Fu, Kempo, Taekwondo, and Gumdo.
Rewind and Recast: See what API Actors Should Star in These Classic Romantic Comedies
Happy Valentine’s Day! That’s right, she’s back again. And let’s be frank. You either love her or you hate her. But one thing’s for certain: whether you’re celebrating your love for your partner or enjoying the freedom of being single, the arrival of such a romantic day naturally warrants a discussion of our favorite on-screen couples. Obviously. This year, we’re pulling some inspiration from our 2023 Valentine’s Day article, which reimagined the film, “Valentine’s Day” with API stars.
Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ in Talks to Feature Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans
Following her critically successful debut, Celine Song is set to continue her relationship with A24 in her newly announced project, a romantic comedy film titled “Materialists.” News surrounding the A-list cast has been circulating, with Dakota Johnson in talks to headline alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal.
Netflix Releases First Look of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
The much anticipated season 2 of Netflix’s “Squid Game” is set for a global premiere in 2024. In newly released First Look images, fans can get a taste of what’s next, including returns by Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), Recruiter (Gong Yoo) and, of course, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae). This morning’s “Next on Netflix” trailer also showcased a glimpse of what to expect, with a clip of Gi-hun taking on a mission after receiving an ominous phone call.
Sean Wang’s ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ is Acquired by Focus Features After Sundance Wins
Sean Wang’s film “Dìdi (弟弟)” premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival to critical success, picking up wins with the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble. Since its reception at Sundance, the film has recently been acquired by Focus Features. The film is set in the late aughts and follows the lives of first-generation teenagers living in the Bay Area.
5 Films Featuring Asian Creatives Premiering at This Year’s SXSW
Lucy Liu and Daniel Dae Kim were just some of the API creatives at the Sunrise House.
Psychological Thriller ‘Presence’ Starring Lucy Liu Sells to Neon
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Psychological Thriller ‘Presence’ Starring Lucy Liu Sells to Neon
Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” has found a home in Neon after a Sundance world-premiere that saw around 10 bidders fight for a deal with the psychological thriller. Screening last Friday night, at the Library Theatre, “Presence” follows Soderbergh’s previous Sundance feature of “sex, lies, and videotape,” which became a favorite at the festival 35 years ago.
Film preview: Spring movie release buzz brings promise of engaging action, comedy
Bright new films are in full bloom this spring. To start off the sunny season, upcoming film releases are stirring up more buzz than the bees. Some viewing options for moviegoers include energetic and vibrant animations, cinematic superhero adventures and a tense Viking drama, giving audiences something for every occasion, rain or shine. Read on for the Daily Bruin’s top picks from this spring’s budding movie lineup.
Graduate student explores grief, illness with levity in play 'Still Harvey Still' - Daily Bruin
Brianna Barrett is swapping bodies and shaking up expectations in “Still Harvey Still.” Opening Thursday, the theater graduate student’s full-length play focuses on two former childhood best friends, Harvey Still (Luca Filiz), a musiciandealing with addiction, and cancer patient Evan (Ian Cardamone). The two come together for the first time in years in this body-swap comedy that centers on themes of grief and loss.
Pioneering Pictures: Unconventional casting provides charismatic authenticity in 'PEN15' - Daily Bruin
This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:55 p.m. Hollywood has often relied on convention, with an emphasis on the three-act structure, which is a model often used to break up a narrative into three parts: setup, confrontation and resolution. As such, blockbuster films and television shows have achieved popularity with traditional narratives. However, there are exceptions. Certain filmmakers have attempted to create content that goes against the grain, including everything from editing to dialogue.
Pioneering Pictures: Slice-of-life films create more engagement, authentic reflections of reality
Hollywood has often relied on convention, with an emphasis on the three-act structure, which is a model often used to break up a narrative into three parts: setup, confrontation and resolution. As such, blockbuster films and television shows have achieved popularity with traditional narratives. However, there are exceptions. Certain filmmakers have attempted to create content that goes against the grain, including everything from editing to dialogue.
Pioneering Pictures: Films with nonlinear plotlines can be difficult but rewarding to navigate
Hollywood has often relied on convention, with an emphasis on the three-act structure, which is a model often used to break up a narrative into three parts: setup, confrontation and resolution. As such, blockbuster films and television shows have achieved popularity with traditional narratives. However, there are exceptions. Certain filmmakers have attempted to create content that goes against the grain, including everything from editing to dialogue.
Pioneering Pictures: Films driven by dialogue break tradition, prove to resonate with audiences
Hollywood has often relied on convention, with an emphasis on the three-act structure, which is a model often used to break up a narrative into three parts: setup, confrontation and resolution. As such, blockbuster films and television shows have achieved popularity with traditional narratives. However, there are exceptions. Certain filmmakers have attempted to create content that goes against the grain, including everything from editing to dialogue.
'Dating & New York' puts modern twist on traditional rom-com themes - Daily Bruin
“Dating & New York” tells a tale as old as time – but with a millennial twist. Releasing Sept. 10 in select theaters, the indie rom-com shines light on the tech-filled world of modern dating. The story follows Wendy (Francesca Reale) and Milo (Jaboukie Young-White) after the two millennials meet on a dating app.
Movie Review: 'Free Guy' demonstrates successful world building, fails narrative depth - Daily Bruin
In a world programmed by zeroes and ones, “Free Guy” breathes life into NPCs. Starring Ryan Reynolds, “Free Guy” has all the stereotypical elements of a blockbuster film: action-packed violence, punchy one-liners and an unrequited romance. Even so, the film manages to maintain a level of originality – one that effectively appeals to the niche of video gamers in present society. Reynolds plays the lead role of Guy, an NPC, or non-player character, in a fictional video game known as Free City.
UCLA film student refuses to romanticize sensitive topics in 'Here's to My Love' - Daily Bruin
Sophia Cobarrubia is denouncing the romanticization of suicide through short film. The fourth-year film and television student began crafting a narrative for her senior thesis project after noting the relationship between lovers and suicide in classical literature. The film, currently titled “Here’s to My Love,” follows a woman with depression named Casper (Natalie Couture) and the ghost of her favorite author, Anne Jones (Lucy Krubiner), whose suicide she intends to emulate.
'A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon' conveys story through music, sound effects - Daily Bruin
Even with an absence of dialogue, Shaun the Sheep still manages to speak. The second installment in the “Shaun the Sheep Movie” franchise, “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” is nominated for Best Animated Feature film at the 93rd Academy Awards. The Claymation film centers around Shaun the Sheep, who devotes himself to protecting his new extraterrestrial friend Lu-La after she crash lands her spaceship near Mossy Bottom Farm.
Student uses YouTube channel to showcase her family's Korean recipes - Daily Bruin
For the Kang family, sharing authentic Korean recipes takes just one spoon. Launched by second-year psychobiology student Joanne Kang, OneSpoon is a YouTube channel and Instagram page that highlights Korean recipes taught by Joanne’s mother, Helen Kang. Joanne said the idea for the channel emerged during quarantine as a way to share family recipes. On Jan.
Identical twin sisters double as bandmates in musical group Braemore
The Adams twins are proving to the alternative pop world that two is better than one. Identical twins and alumnae April and Taylor Adams have been performing since the age of 13. Now, as college graduates, the sisters perform onstage for venues such as Whisky a Go Go, The Bourbon Room and Avalon Hollywood as the frontwomen of Braemore, an alternative band they created back in 2016.
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