Nicky Shen lives to fight another day at The CW. The network has announced the renewal of the martial arts, action-adventure show, Kung Fu, and its inclusion to their 2022-2023 slate. Kung Fu’s renewal for a third season was announced alongside the renewal of other CW shows – Superman & Lois, The Flash, Nancy Drew, All American, Riverdale, and Walker. Kung Fu is a modern … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu’ Officially Renewed for Season 3!!
Synopsis – After an accidental shooting of an innocent Black man in Brooklyn, Chinese-American police officer Mike Tan must wade through his profound guilt as he attempts to navigate the complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics. Directed – Aimee Long Starring – Kenny Leu, Ciara Renée, Fiona Fu Check out the new clip: In Theaters and On Demand 1/21 Continue reading ‘A Shot Through the Wall’: Accalaimed Drama Releases New Clip!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – After an accidental shooting of an innocent Black man in Brooklyn, Chinese-American police officer Mike Tan must wade through his profound guilt as he attempts to navigate the complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics. Directed – Aimee Long Starring – Kenny Leu, Ciara Renée, Fiona Fu Check out the trailer: In Theaters and On Demand 1/21 Continue reading ‘A Shot Through the Wall’ Trailer Sees Kenny Leu Struggle with His Guilt!! Check It Out!!
Who needs Iron Fist when we’ve got a new badass martial artist? Kung Fu gives its lead Olivia Liang her time to shine in The CW’s reboot of the 1970s classic series, and we’ve got an exciting look at the show’s first trailer. Liang was cast in the action series last year, and was previously seen starring in The Vampire Diaries spin-off Legacies as student … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu’ Trailer Reveals CW’s Modern-Day Reboot!! Check It Out!!
Disney‘s Mulan malfunctioned in its China box office debut with a disheartening $23.2 million. The $200 million tentpole was made with both Chinese and American audiences top of mind. Directed by Niki Caro, the live-action adaptation of the classic animated title headlines popular Chinese-born actress Liu Yiefei as a young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the imperial army. … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Stumbles With $23M Opening at the China BO!!
Synopsis – A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. My Take – Like most fans of Disney’s Renaissance-era classics, I too have been substantially dissatisfied with the Mouse House’s persistence to remake their entire animated catalog. But I guess it is understandable from a company’s point view after all The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Beauty … Continue reading Mulan (2020) Review!!
The much-anticipated live-action remake of Mulan comes to Disney Plus this weekend carrying a hefty $30 price tag on top of what subscribers are already paying to have access to the service, a move that has rubbed some people the wrong way. But if the idea of having to shell out so much extra cash irked you, fear not – the film will be made … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Will Be Free For All Disney Plus Subscribers in December!!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 819 artists who are being extended invites to join and become bona fide Oscar voters. The Academy continues a much-needed push for diversity among its membership, as the 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries. Ever since #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy has been making strides to make … Continue reading Academy Invites a Whole Set of New Oscar Voters!! Check Out the Full List!!
Synopsis – A Taiwanese factory worker leaves his homeland to seek opportunity in America, where he struggles to find connection while balancing family and newfound responsibilities in this multi-generational drama. Directed – Alan Yang Starring – Christine Ko, Fiona Fu, Tzi Ma Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Tigertail’ Trailer Reveals Alan Yang’s Emotional Feature-Directing Debut!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. My Take – This sophomore feature film effort from Asian-American director Lulu Wang has been in news, right from its first screening in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the 2019 Sundance Film … Continue reading The Farewell (2019) Review!!!
Imagine that you’re just living your life as a chef in San Francisco’s Chinatown, doing your best to stay out of the way of your father/Chinese Triad leader, and then BAM you get socked with the power of 1,000 monks. That’s the premise for Wu Assassins, a martial arts extravaganza series coming to Netflix this August, and it’s all out there for your viewing pleasure … Continue reading ‘Wu Assassins’: First Trailer Finds Iko Uwais Powered by 1,000 Monks!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A Chinese family discover their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Directed – Lulu Wang Starring – Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Gil Perez-Abraham Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Farewell’ Trailer: Awkwafina Goes Dramatic in this Sundance Sensation!! Check It Out!!
Last month it was announced that Iko Uwais (The Raid) and Byron Mann (Altered Carbon) will be starring in Wu Assassins, a new martial arts sci-fi series set up at Netflix, and now we have word on more additions to the cast in Katheryn Winnick (Vikings), Lewis Tan (Into the Badlands), Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy) and Tzi Ma (Meditation Park). Written by showrunner John … Continue reading ‘Wu Assassins’: Upcoming Netflix Series Adds Katheryn Winnick, Lewis Tan Among Others!!
