Asian American Food Habits Survey
Putting out this call again. Help out some academic researchers who are some interesting work around Asian Americans and food. The study, administered by Dr. Oliver Wang (California State University Long Beach), Kelli Kimura (UC Irvine), and Sam Titus (UC Irvine), aims to explore intersections between food and identity, especially as it relates to the diverse community of Asian Americans. You can help this team out by completing an online survey.
‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in Filipino Folklore-Inspired Animated Movie
Dreamworks Animation has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature Forgotten Island. Set in the 1990s, H.E.R and Liza Soberano voice Jo and Raissa, two best friends who are about to go their separate ways. As they celebrate their last night together, the pair stumble on a magical portal -- a gateway to stories they've heard about growing up, places in Filipino folklore where shapeshifters, demons, witches and monsters exist -- and their friendship is put to the test as they seek to find their way back home.
'Monstress' Adult Animated Series in the Works at Amazon From Former 'One Piece' Showrunner
An adult animated series based on the hit comic book series Monstress is in development at Amazon MGM Studios from Steven Maeda, a co-creator and former showrunner on Netflix's One Piece. Set in an Asian-inspired fantasy world, Monstress tells the story of a young woman with a literal monster living inside of her. On a quest to understand her past and avenge her mother's murder, she's joined by a colorful ensemble including a talking cat and a hybrid fox/human girl as they’re thrown into a war between human and otherworldly forces.
Oscar-Winning Pioneering Chinese-American Cinematographer James Wong Howe Gets Biopic
Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau has been attached to direct The Cinematographer, a biographical feature on the life of pioneering Chinese American cinematographer James Wong Howe. Winner of two Academy Awards, Wong is considered one of the most influential cinematographers in film history, with credits that included The Rose Tattoo (1955), Hud (1963), Algiers (1938), Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940), Kings Row (1942), The North Star (1943), Air Force (1943), The Old Man and the Sea (1958), Seconds (1966) and Funny Lady (1975).
Bangarang Skate Deck
RU-FI-O! Hook fans, you're gonna want this Bangarang skateboard deck from Patti Lapel, featuring everybody's favorite Lost Boy, the one and only Rufio, as portrayed by Dante Basco. Only 30 made!
