Critic's Notebook: The Promise and Pitfalls of Asian-American Reality TV
Unscripted shows riding the 'Crazy Rich Asians' wave — like Netflix's 'Bling Empire' — have the potential to explore nuances of Asian and Asian-American identity, but representational traps are proving hard to avoid.
Harry Shum Jr. on 'All My Life' and Its "Big Step Forward" for Asian Americans On-Screen
The actor reflects on forming a close bond with co-star Jessica Rothe, and what the movie means to him 15 years into his career: "Before this, how many Asian Americans could you name in a leading romantic role?"
Hollywood Tentpoles Lacking Diversity Face Steep Box Office Losses (Study)
UCLA's latest diversity report predicts a $159 million movie lacking authenticity from diverse voices will lose $32.2 million in its first weekend, and potentially $130 million in overall box office.
Hollywood Inclusion Lab for South Asian Screenwriters Selects Mentors (Exclusive)
The inaugural 1497 Writers Lab will see 'Bend It Like Beckham' director Gurinder Chadha and Sundance winners Aneesh Chaganty and Maryam Keshavarz help develop movie scripts by underrepresented scribes.
Sony Pictures, SK Global to Adapt Kevin Kwan's Rom-Com 'Sex and Vanity'
Kwan and John Penotti will produce the big-screen treatment for the 'Crazy Rich Asians' writer's latest novel.
Kevin Kwan Is "Pushing the Envelope" With New Rom-Com Book 'Sex and Vanity'
The 'Crazy Rich Asians' author talks about writing a modern update of 'A Room With a View' in four months, his hope for "meaningful change" in the creative industries and releasing a book in the middle of a pandemic.
HBO Max: Movies Leaving in July
Take a look at the movies that will disappear from the premium outlet next month.
Could Same-Sex Love Stories Boost the Rom-Com Film Revival?
Just as 'Crazy Rich Asians' broke out amid other rom-com box office busts, a slate of queer love stories is poised to do the same because "audiences don't want to see the 20th version of 'When Harry Met Sally…'"
HBO's New Releases Coming in May 2020
Take a look at the movies and TV shows that will be added to the premium outlet next month.
"I Didn’t See Enough Diversity" at Oscars, Says 'When They See Us' Actor Michael K. Williams
As Hollywood’s biggest night brought out the stars, representation remained an ongoing topic of discussion as Cynthia Erivo was the only black actor to be nominated and 'Hair Love' won for best animated short.
Nico Santos on Life After 'Crazy Rich Asians'
"I had auditions after the movie, and I never booked any of those auditions that I went on, and so that's always in the back of your head, like, am I gonna work again?" the 'Superstore' star told In Studio.
'Joy Luck Club' Producer: Representation Has Improved But "Let's Not Wait Another 25 Years" (Guest Column)
As 'The ?Farewell' racks up awards buzz, Janet Yang reflects on how far Hollywood has come in telling Asian ?American stories.
How 'Crazy Rich Asians' Mirrored My Own Trip to the Altar
The Hollywood Reporter's senior reporter Rebecca Sun details how the trailblazing film's cultural themes brought clarity to her own parents' disapproval of the man she was determined to marry.
Singapore Offers Funding For International Co-Productions
The government's pledge of almost $15 million toward co-productions kicked off the Asia TV Forum & Market.
AFI Indie Contenders Panel Touts Small-Budget Stories: "When Studios Backed Out of the $20M Range, Thank God Indies Were There"
Held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and presented by The Hollywood Reporter, the annual panel featured eight performers in standout independent films of the past year, including Sterling K. Brown, Alfre Woodard, Florence Pugh, Kerry Washington, Awkwafina, Jimmie Fails, Cynthia Erivo and Jon Hamm.
