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Steve Nguyen Interview: Channel APA
Steve Nguyen is a filmmaker who is working on a new animated documentary with Choz Belen that we are very excited about and we were glad to be able to sit down with him to discuss that project. But while we had his attention, we also got to talk about Channel APA...
Sung Kang and Fernando Chien: Fast Five
It could be said that is is waaaaayyyyyyy too early to be talking about the release of the next Fast & Furious movie, Fast Five, since it's release is slated for April, but it is a movie with too much fun and where Asian-Americans get to represent, so we don't mind...
East West Players: Wrinkles
We have stated our love for the L.A. theater group East West Players before and they are gearing up for a new production, Wrinkles, which starts February 10th. This stage production is sure to be a belly buster with plenty of sexual innuendos! Starring Sab Shimono as...
Jake Shimabukuro: Speaking of…
...Friday we posted something about the upcoming film documentary on Jake and today our good friend Mari in Hawaii sent us this photo she took of Jake playing at the mall. Just like he says, he loves playing the ukulele so much he will take every opportunity to share...
Jake Shimabukuro: Tadashi Nakamura Documentary
For those who are not familiar with Jake's music, you are missing out on some of the most amazing ukulele playing you will ever hear. Tad Nakamura is directing and editing a documentary on Jake, produced by the Center For Asian American Media and has released a teaser...
Jay Chou Interview: Green Hornet Premiere
Last night marked the premiere of The Green Hornet, with Jay Chou starring in the role of Kato, at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Thanks to our favorite photographers, Pacific Rim for their attendance and always great photos!
Harry Shum Jr.: 3 Minutes (for reel)
We have been promised the short film 3 Minutes by Harry on January 10th...it's here...and it comes on the heels of our interview!
Little Taiko Boy: A Safer Sex PSA
Here is a very unique twist on the safer sex PSA! An American director, Bryan Jackson, decided to collaborate with Japanese artists to create a safer sex PSA starring Asian actors to use for promotion in both the United States and Japan. What makes this even more...
Harry Shum, Jr. Interview: Here Comes 2011
2010 was such a big, busy year for Harry that we didn't get to sit down with him on camera, we will do that in 2011 which promises to be an even bigger year for Harry! But he did provide us with his written response to some questions that were on readers minds. #1....
Jay Chou: Is Kato
Jay Chou isn't a household name in the U.S.A., but in Asia his fame is attached to his singing and some big Asian films. With a concert in Los Angeles on January 8th and the release of The Green Hornet on January 14th, you can start looking for Jay around Los Angeles...
Zero Kazama: Freezer Burn
Zero Kazama is starting the new year having wrapped a new season of Silent Library and with a script for a short zombie film to promote his feature film project, Freezer Burn. The film incorporates parkour and will involve parkour team Cory DeMeyers, Jo Paloma, Josh...
Frank Lin: It’s a Wrap
Frank Lin seems to be on a roll. Back in October we told you about the screening at Mann's Chinese Theater of his film Hysteria and we were in touch with him ready to do an interview. You might of noticed we started a new year and you still haven't seen an interview...