Preston Choi’s ‘This is Not a True Story’ Examines the Dark History of Asian Heroines

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

“Why do I have to die so you can learn your lesson?” says Kim (Chacha Tahng), the ill-fated character from the Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, in Preston Choi’s This is Not a True Story. She continues on her tirade with her fellow doomed counterparts, CioCio (Julia Cho) from the tragic Madame Butterfly, and Kumiko (Jo Yuan) from the 2014 film, Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter.

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Jack Daniel’s Launches ‘Arts, Beats + Lyrics’ VR Experience Called ‘The Verse’

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Laura Sirikul

When you think of Jack Daniel’s whiskey… the first thing you don’t think about is hip hop. Yet, Brooklyn-based music group Phony Ppl and Jack Daniels want to change that perception by collaborating on an immersive virtual experience and concert … Continue reading Jack Daniel’s Launches ‘Arts, Beats + Lyrics’ VR Experience Called ‘The Verse’

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NBC Celebrates Fall Slate with POC Leads in Exclusive Video

September 26, 2023September 27, 2023 Laura Sirikul

NBC’s Fall slate is one that deserves to be celebrated with several new — and returning — shows featuring people of color leads.

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Check Out the Season 2 Trailer for NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Just when we solved one mystery, another one opens for the NBC series Quantum Leap.

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Sung Kang on Directing ‘Shaky Shivers’ and Finally Being in the Driver’s Seat

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Sung Kang knows people call him the “Asian dude” from the Fast and Furious movies and has begun embracing the title.

Music, Streaming

Rapper/Activist jason chu to Release New Album ‘We Were the Seeds’ This Week

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Rapper and activist jason chu releases his new album We Were the Seeds this Friday, September 15 on all streaming services.

Animation, Music

‘NSYNC to Reunite For ‘Trolls Band Together’ Soundtrack

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Laura Sirikul

‘NSYNC made headlines last night reuniting at the VMAs to present Taylor Swift with the Best Pop Award, leaving many wondering if this was an announcement for members to make a comeback.

Fashion, Music

Loungefly to Collaborate with BTS, Inspired by ‘Dynamite’ Era

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, has revealed their all-new collection in collaboration with global K-Pop stars BTS. This October, fans (and ARMY) will see a collection of accessories inspired by their Dynamite era.

Books, Streaming, Television

Prime Video Releases First Look at ‘Expats’

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Prime Video released their first-look images for Expats, the six-part limited series based on the internationally best-selling novel The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee. Directed by Lulu Wang, Expats stars Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee, and Jack Huston.

Anime, Streaming

Netflix Celebrates Live Action ‘One Piece’ Release at Texas Fan Event

August 31, 2023September 1, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Netflix’s Live Action adaption of Eiichiro Oda’s bestselling manga of all time One Piece celebrated their release with multiple fan events all over the world.

Books, Comics

Popular Novel ‘The Bromance Book Club’ Comes in Comics Form on Manta

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Popular romance novel The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams becomes the latest IP to receive the webcomic treatment by Manta Studios. The Bromance Book Club digital comic will premiere on Manta on September 3, 2023.

Streaming, Trailers

Here is the Final Trailer for the Live Action ‘One Piece’

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

With Netflix’s live adaptation of One Piece set to release this week, the final trailer has been revealed.

Movies, Streaming, Television

Netflix Releases its Fall 2023 Lineup

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Netflix has released their 2023 Fall Schedule. Filled with a variety of entertainment — documentaries, foreign, animation, dramas, and comedies, Netflix’s Fall programming has a little something for everybody.

Movies, Sci Fi

How Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ Pushes for Inclusion and Diversity

August 22, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

The trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is now out, but very little is known about the film. Fortunately, Netflix invited several media outlets, including those of multicultural-based, to attend a special press event with director Zack Snyder himself.

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Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ Trailer is a Dark, R-Rated Science Fantasy

August 22, 2023September 14, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon trailer is out, and it looks good!

Created by Snyder, Rebel Moon was initially meant to be part of the Star Wars universe, but was dropped due to Disney’s purchase of LucasFilm. He decided to continue with the project and spin it into his own new IP and worked with Netflix to do so.

Conventions, Music

KCON LA 2023 Was a Success!

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Despite the tropical storm (and little earthquake), KCON Los Angeles successfully wrapped up its 11th year at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena with over 140,000 fans in attendance.

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‘Strays’ Goes Straight to the Pound

August 18, 2023August 30, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Strays had all the makings in becoming a successful film. Cute dogs? Check! Star-power voices? Check! Dogs that curse? Check!

DC Comics, Movies, Reviews

Family is Everything in ‘Blue Beetle’

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Hero origin stories can become a little formulaic — where the hero thinks of themselves as a “nobody” but through the power of his loved ones and emboldened by tragedy, they prevail. The thing is that these formulas work. Everybody likes seeing the little guy win. Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) as Blue Beetle is no exception.

Anime, Tech

CASETiFY & ‘Chainsaw Man’ Collab Celebrates Pochita and Special Division 4 Devil Hunters

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Chainsaw Man fans, rejoice!

There’s a collaboration that, not only celebrates Chainsaw Man, but also is practical to use for every day life. CASETiFY, the popular global tech accessory brand, has teamed up with the equally popular anime series Chainsaw Man.

Movies, Streaming

New Poster for ‘Quiz Lady’ Starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Laura Sirikul

The poster for the upcoming comedy Quiz Lady, starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, has finally dropped. It was first announced in June of last year that Oh and Awkwafina have teamed up as a sister duo.

Movies, Reviews

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ is a Summer Blockbuster to Sink Your Teeth Into

August 3, 2023August 4, 2023 Laura Sirikul

There is something to be said about movies that know their own ridiculousness and fully embrace it. The Sharknado films, Snakes on a Plane, and just about all B-grade monster movies know they need a hero, greedy antagonists, and a deadly monster. Meg 2: The Trench, the sequel for 2018’s The Meg – based on the popular books by Steve Alten, does just that.

Movies, Television

Celebrate Shark Week With These Shark Movies!

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s nearing the end of Shark Week, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Shark Week celebrates sharks in all of their forms in TV and film. From the very first Jaws (1975) to the upcoming blockbuster sequel The Meg 2: The Trench (releasing on August 4), these movies have sensationalized the danger of sharks and the deep blue sea.