2021-05-02 14:53
“In 1579, an African man now known by the name of Yasuke arrived in Japan. Much about him remains a mystery: it’s unconfirmed which country in Africa he hailed from, and there… Read More
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2021-04-15 11:25
Against all odds, the Bruce Lee-derived drama is getting a new season, and the executive producer/Fast 9 director says it will address anti-Asian violence.“Here’s a piece of… Read More
2021-04-13 17:48
“…Lawton says his students are attracted to Magic for different reasons, but it’s the art that keeps them coming back. “On the cover of all the welcome… Read More
2021-04-13 17:40
“Michael B Jordan Jordan will star, produce and make his feature directorial debut on “Creed III” with Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad expected to reprise their roles, M… Read More
2021-04-13 17:32
“Art often serves as a lens into other cultures. Take HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” a drama set in 1950s Jim Crow America that examines how the Black community battled t… Read More
2021-03-25 12:12
“What were the challenges of getting this movie made? Not just to bring Focus on board but to get your first film as a writer and director greenlighted?
Focus believed in it from th… Read More
2021-03-17 13:38
“Last summer, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had met its A2020 targets to double the numbers of women and people of color in its membership. Although that… Read More
2021-03-07 17:26
“As the first woman-of-color Star Wars lead and first Southeast Asian Disney princess, Tran is well aware that she is a symbol of representation, and is getting better at wea… Read More
2021-03-07 17:14
Raya and the Last Dragon is Disney’s first animated feature starring characters of Southeast Asian descent. And the team behind the film did a significant amount of research to cr… Read More
2021-01-18 18:26
“Star Wars fans have likely all seen the photo of George Lucas on the set of The Mandalorian, cradling Baby Yoda like a proud grandfather, but there is something about t… Read More
2021-01-18 18:16
“Javicia Leslie is a plant person.
It’s just one of the things she has in common with Ryan Wilder, the new lead character she portrays in The CW’s “Batwoman… Read More
2021-01-18 18:09
“Shonda Rhimes was tired of the battles. She was producing some 70 hours of annual television in 256 territories; she was making tens of millions of dollars for herself and more… Read More
2020-09-03 21:04
“In the wake of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer on Friday, Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute to the actor, who di… Read More
2020-09-03 20:53
“Marvel Studios is set to unveil Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings next year, so while fans wait to see the exciting new entry into the Marvel Cinematic Univer… Read More
2020-09-03 20:43
“Comedy Central has nabbed animated series Jodie, a spinoff of MTV’s iconic Daria, with Tracee Ellis Ross voicing the main character and executive produc… Read More
2020-09-03 20:32
“The Disney Channel animated series “The Owl House” has made history by having Disney’s first bisexual lead character.
Luz Noceda, the show’s 14-ye… Read More
2020-09-03 20:23
“Given that Avatar: The Last Airbender’s arrival on Netflix was such a smash hit, with the show staying in the service’s various top 10 lists for months, it was only a matt… Read More
2020-07-25 22:09
“Movies have always been, and always will be, something akin to a magic act. Just look at the process needed to pitch a film like Alita: Battle Angel into existence. It… Read More
2020-07-25 01:48
“20th Century Studios’ upcoming X-Men spinoff film The New Mutants features a same-sex relationship between the classic Marvel Comics characters Ra… Read More
2020-07-25 01:06
“As one of the surprise announcements during Comic-Con at Home it was confirmed that Netflix‘s big hit The Dragon Prince would not only be coming back for an… Read More
2020-07-21 12:21
“Blizzard’s developers have promised Overwatch 2 will have “far more complex” maps than the franchise’s 2015 release, with plenty of “elaborate” Le… Read More
2020-07-15 20:22
“The messages Ian Alexander has received from fans about the transgender character he plays in the new blockbuster video game “The Last of Us Part II” have been bitterswee… Read More
2020-07-15 20:12
“When the director met with Skydance on “The Old Guard,” she knew that she had to nail her pitch for how to turn Greg Rucka’s script for his 2017 graphic novel into… Read More
2020-07-01 11:58
“Bruce Lee’s influence continues to resonate across the global sporting landscape but the connection the man had, and continues to have, within the NBA is among the remarkable… Read More
2020-07-01 11:43
“RIDLEY: These movements have fits and starts; they move at different speeds. They’re modulated in different ways. Moments that we think are historic, we look back on, and it wa… Read More
2020-06-19 16:30
“Hi! I’m Brian Horton, Creative Director at Insomniac Games. Last week, we were so thrilled to introduce you to the beginning of your Marvel’s Spider-Man journey… Read More
2020-06-06 13:19
“In 1977, two years after the Vietnam War and a decade’s worth of protests, Star Wars was a clear comment on violent resistance. But George Lucas’ perspective di… Read More
2020-06-06 13:11
“Magdalene Visaggio, Jason Smith, Harry Saxon and Zakk Samm’s 2018 series Vagrant Queen crash-landed onto SYFY earlier this year, receiving great reviews from critics. The… Read More
2020-06-06 12:58
“Marvel’s Avengers, which is being developed by Crystal Dynamics, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal and NIXXES, is still set to arrive this fall and we’re s… Read More
2020-06-06 12:44
“Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting another shot at a live-action adaptation, with Netflix creating a new TV show based on the beloved Nickelodeon fantasy series. Of the many… Read More
2020-06-06 12:35
“Bao Nguyen loved to watch movies while he was growing up, but as a child of the 1980s, the options were not as robust as they are in 2020.
Nguyen remembers stumbling upon a film from… Read More
2020-02-04 15:54
“Ms. Marvel is reportedly filming this summer, with her first movie appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe coming soon after. The name Ms. Marvel has been around since the l… Read More
2020-01-08 15:49
With the New Mutants finally on their way in the coming months, here’s a rundown of the characters that’ll be appearing and the superpowers they possess. Originally envisioned… Read More
2020-01-08 15:44
Lena Waithe turns the black experience into a love story in Queen & Slim.
The film, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, is not just a lo… Read More
2020-01-08 15:36
“When is the Wonder Woman 1984 release date? If you’re anything like us, having witnessed Diana Prince’s epic sprint through the bleak, hellish emptiness of no man’s… Read More
2020-01-08 15:26
“From an early age, rapper and actress Nora Lum — who goes by Awkwafina professionally — knew what it was like to experience grief and loss. Her mother, who was a So… Read More
2020-01-08 15:16
“Destin Daniel Cretton was born in Hawaii and is of Asian descent. And as he told The Hollywood Reporter, he didn’t have a superhero to look up to when he was growing up, o… Read More
2020-01-01 15:17
Five Disney films have made more than $1 billion at the box office this year. After this weekend, it looks like “Frozen 2” is on its way to becoming the company’s six… Read More
2020-01-01 15:06
“The official trailer for Disney’s live-action Mulan has released online. Following the recent box office success of its Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and&n&helli…Read More
2020-01-01 15:00
“Since debuting in 2013 in the pages of Captain Marvel #14 and gaining her own solo series in 2014, Kamala Khan—aka Ms. Marvel—has become something of a phenomen… Read More
2020-01-01 14:48
“Marvel has been telling stories for 80 years, and while those stories endure, nothing has the staying power of a great character. So many of Marvel’s iconic characters have be… Read More
2020-01-01 14:18
“From Amazon princesses and lethal assassins to crafty harlequins and alien warriors, next year will be dominated by female characters and female directors.
Five of the top 10 most a… Read More
2019-12-11 17:12
“When Sony first announced Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the first animated entry into the big-screen Spidey canon, most fans probably didn’t anticipate an Oscar win… Read More
2019-12-11 16:29
“With two seasons under its belt, The Dragon Prince already established a reputation for itself as one of the most diverse and well-written animated fantasies ever. Season 3… Read More
2019-12-11 15:58
“Overwatch currently has 31 playable heroes. One of them is a gorilla from the moon. Another is a hamster in a mecha ball. None of them are black women. This has led to a series… Read More
2019-08-05 10:06
“How can a show created by a bunch of self-described straight white dudes ensure that it builds diversity and representation into its structure? In the case of gen:LOCK, the late… Read More
2019-08-05 09:59
“I honestly hope this will help to change perceptions of the way Asian Americans and Canadians perceive themselves,” says Liu. “Millions of children will watch this movie… Read More
2019-08-05 09:51
“Blade, the day-walking vampire hunter, will soon be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as performed by Mahershala Ali in a film of the same name. Although most audiences will… Read More
2019-08-05 09:37
“Nickelodeon has given a series order to “Los Casagrandes,” a spinoff of its animated series “The Loud House.”
The spinoff will follow the character of Ro… Read More
2019-08-05 09:31
“There won’t be songs or talking dragons, and the film’s antagonist will be a Chinese sorceress, not an evil leader of the Hun army – but Mulan is making her return… Read More
2018-12-17 13:04
“Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel is moving on to her next phase — along with her most established writer and co-creator G. Willow Wilson. This week, it was announced that W… Read More
2018-12-17 13:01
“Amy Pascal is no longer guiding the ship at Sony. But for better or worse, she’s still very much a part of the Spider-Man universe. Her latest effort as a producer,&n&helli…Read More
2018-12-17 12:56
“The Gifted is an X-Men universe without Professor X as a guiding example – and that could ultimately be a good thing for the mutants in the FOX series. While the absence o… Read More
2018-12-17 12:51
“Good news, Into the Spider-Verse fans: Gwen’s solo adventure is bringing in some top-tier Spider-talent.
While we already knew that Sony’s plans for Spider-Gwen… Read More
2018-12-17 12:47
“Continuing its pleasure cruise, 20th Century Fox/New Regency/GK Films’ Bohemian Rhapsody has shot past $600 million at the global box office, becoming the highes… Read More
2018-12-13 19:59
““Trolls.” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” “Moana.” “Inside Out.” “Wonder Woman.” All were global box-office hits that had… Read More
2018-12-11 15:26
“As one of the top-grossing movies of all time, it’s clear that Black Panther affected audiences, but it also had a powerful impact on its cast and crew. For Nyong&rsq&helli…Read More
2018-12-11 15:19
“Brie Larson is attending the Brazil Comic-Con where she spoke about The Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel.
The panel also saw a Captain Marvel extended tr… Read More
2018-12-11 15:09
“In many ways, Kate’s superhero evolution mirrors Batman’s own. She comes from a wealthy family that helped build Gotham into what it is today. She has her own advanced tr… Read More
2018-12-11 15:05
“The film’s status as Oscar frontrunner for Best Animated Feature was confirmed over the weekend when four different critics organizations — Chicago Film Critics Associati… Read More
2018-12-04 14:00
“The first Marvel superhero movie featuring an Asian protagonist is being fast-tracked by the studio, reports Deadline. Focused on martial arts hero Shang-Chi, the film will be penned… Read More
2018-12-01 12:04
“DC and Warner Bros. are developing their first Latino superhero movie about Jaime Reyes, aka the “Blue Beetle,” individuals with knowledge of the project exclusively tell… Read More
2018-12-01 11:56
“We take it for granted now that the Wakanda salute is as recognizable as a peace sign, but Hollywood executives were never sure Black Panther would do what it has. That&rsq&helli…Read More
2018-12-01 10:24
“Forty years ago the big holiday hit was Superman, Hollywood’s very first superhero blockbuster. Warner Bros marketed the movie by promising the sky to moviegoers: &ld&helli…Read More
2018-11-23 21:18
The Shadow League: What is the basis of Is’Nana?
Greg Anderson-Elysee: Its pretty much a father and son, coming of age story. The son of Anansi the Spider from the West African… Read More
2018-11-17 08:15
“A new teaser confirms Young Justice Season 3, officially titled Young Justice: Outsiders, will premiere on DC Universe Jan. 4, 2019. The 26 episode season will be spli… Read More
2018-11-17 08:10
“Last month, a leaked photograph of Gwyneth Paltrow on the set of the still-untitled and much-anticipated Avengers 4 swarmed social media. Although the image has since been… Read More
2018-11-17 08:05
“I never really thought about Dunk Fatigue until I saw Hasan Minhaj, on his new Netflix show Patriot Act, masterfully working around it.
What is Dunk Fatigue? Well, let us take a… Read More
2018-11-17 07:58
“Your track record as a director of dramatic emoting is not a known commodity. I’d love to hear about your process of coming across this material, connecting with it, and decidi… Read More
2018-11-17 07:54
“I grew up a white Marvel Comics kid and never thought about how it would be to not see heroes who share my skin color. The overwhelming success of Black Panther might chang… Read More
2018-11-14 12:26
“When we talked to Incredibles 2 director Brad Bird, he made it clear the movie doesn’t have a female lead because of the #MeToo movement. He came up with the idea of… Read More
2018-11-13 15:04
“I met Peter Parker in February 1963. It was a heady time for a 10-year-old boy. The Mercury Seven astronauts had made anything seem possible and now here was a red-and… Read More
2018-11-12 14:52
“Carol Danvers has seen some change over the years. The character — who first graced comic books as a U.S. Air Force Officer in 1968 — was immortalised as the first i… Read More
2018-11-11 22:11
“There’s been a huge gaping hole in the MCU ever since Disney and Marvel Studios first conceived their first ambitious decade. And it has become a question that is asked more an… Read More
2018-11-10 15:38
“Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek Discovery role of Captain Emperor Georgiou for a stand-alone CBS All Access&nb&helli…Read More
2018-11-10 01:41
“The upcoming X-Men franchise spinoff The New Mutants recently hit a snag on the road to release after it was confirmed that the film had been delayed from its original Apri… Read More
2018-11-09 10:36
“Ava DuVernay directed the film that opened the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., back in 2016, and… Read More
2018-11-06 06:20
“Brie Larson, the Oscar winning actress who will be seen next as Captain Marvel, is apparently interested in playing Samus Aran, should Nintendo ever decide to go forward with a Metro… Read More
2018-11-05 12:11
“A new featurette for upcoming sequel Creed II explores the bad blood between Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), Adonis Creed (Michae… Read More
2018-11-05 11:58
“In August 2008, Lupita Nyong’o boarded a plane for her native Kenya. She was distraught. Five years after moving to America to become an undergraduate at Hampshire College in A… Read More
2018-11-05 11:48
“There may only be a handful of true Sith Lords in the Star Wars universe, but the comics have just made history by adding one more. Fans, it’s time to meet Lady… Read More
2018-11-05 11:45
“We’d almost forgotten about HBO’s uneven crime anthology series True Detective. It had a fantastic first season, only to hemorrhage viewers with the abysmally d… Read More
2018-10-27 14:45
“Let’s face it: comic books have always been, and continue to be, dominated by male characters. In the early days, the creators would sometimes throw readers a bone by giving on… Read More
2018-10-27 14:37
“The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going for a decade but it has arguably never had a movie make the kind of impact that Black Panther did. A blockbuster film… Read More
2018-10-27 14:28
“Coming off of a summer filled with record box office numbers and praise for Asian-centered Hollywood projects, the Disney Channel’s groundbreaking live-action series… Read More
2018-10-27 14:20
“Marvel Rising is one of Disney’s newest franchises with the comic book giant, and so far, it’s been well received. The franchise began with Marvel Rising: Initi… Read More
2018-10-22 14:23
“An eagerly awaited new “Halloween” movie killed it at the box office, setting weekend records for the popular slasher genre of horror films.
Reuniting Jamie Lee Curtis an… Read More
2018-10-20 13:29
“As we take our final guesses about Halloween’s opening weekend (bigger or smaller than Scream 2‘s $65 million adjusted-for-inflation debut?), I wanted to remind… Read More
2018-10-20 13:23
“The dynamic duo of Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, the minds behind Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Uncharted franchise, respectively, have created what just might be N… Read More
2018-10-20 13:12
“Unfortunately, Marvel’s Luke Cage will not return for a third season,” Marvel and the streaming service said on Friday. “Everyone at Marvel Television and… Read More
2018-10-14 11:02
“Stick around the Marvel Cinematic Universe long enough and you’ll start to make real money.
Scarlett Johansson, who has appeared in six movies as Black Widow, is finally landin… Read More
2018-10-14 07:45
“Video games shine when they tell untold stories in new ways and take chances. Battlefield 1’s dedication to personal stories and human tragedy honed into a history that&rs&helli…Read More
2018-10-14 07:39
“Is this the real life?
Well, it’s not a fantasy – a new report says that early tracking numbers for Fox’s Bohemian Rhapsody suggest the long-in-the-w… Read More
2018-10-12 12:29
“While the cast for the sequel has not been announced, certainly look for Chadwick Boseman to reprise his role as Black Panther/T’Challa, the king of the African nation Wakanda… Read More
2018-10-12 09:32
“The minds and voices behind Marvel Rising stopped by New York Comic Con to give fans an inside look at Secret Warriors as well as a tease of what’s to come… Read More
2018-10-12 03:47
“Disney has debuted a first look at Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin movie, which stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Will Smith in the role of… Read More
2018-10-10 11:48
“Robert Rodriguez is stepping out of his comfort zone with Alita: Battle Angel. The filmmaker, known for working in the mid-budget range on films like 2005’s&nbs&helli…Read More
2018-10-10 11:42
“Fans of Rooster Teeth had a heck of a New York Comic Con, as the Austin-based production studio debuted astonishing new footage of both RWBY Volume 6, premiering… Read More
2018-10-10 11:33
“DeNeal: How does it feel to voice a fan favorite in the motion picture, Black Panther, in an animated series?
Lightfoot: Oh, I’m honored. I am so incredibly honored, and… Read More
2018-10-10 11:29
“Two years after his character Glenn Rhee died on “The Walking Dead,” Steven Yeun still talks to his former co-stars. But he’s not always up to speed on th… Read More
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