Crazy Rich Asians
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Set to Become Stage Musical, With Direction by Jon M. Chu
A musical stage adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is under development, with Jon M. Chu set to direct. The musical, which is being developed by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kevin Kwan, features a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong. The production is aiming […]
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21 Must-Watch Romantic Comedies Perfect for Every Day, Especially Valentine’s Day
Who doesn’t love the giddy feeling of butterflies in your stomach once you finally sit down and turn on your favorite rom-com? The beloved movies are known for making a person catch feelings in all the best ways, from witnessing an adorable meet-cute, to waiting in suspense for the highly anticipated first kiss, to hoping […]
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Kevin Kwan on the “Special Alchemy” of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and What to Expect From His Next Novel
The summer of 2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of Kevin Kwan’s internationally best-selling debut novel Crazy Rich Asians and the five-year anniversary of its record-grossing big-screen adaptation, but the author barely had time to think about the dual milestones. For the past two years he has been engrossed in the writing of his fifth novel, […]
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For ‘Joy Ride’ Director Adele Lim, Raunchy Comedy Is a Palate Cleanser
Adele Lim is anxious to hear my recap of the previous night’s screening of Joy Ride when she pipes in from her home office in early June. Not only is it the screenwriter’s directorial debut, but it’s a bawdy, R-rated buddy comedy — the type of flick that rarely inspires the same reaction in a […]
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Adele Lim, Kara Brown and Elan Mastai Talk Writers Strike and Possible SAG Work Stoppage: “The Writers Guild Means Business”
As the Hollywood writers strike extends well into its second month, top screenwriters at the Banff World Media Festival declared their resolve to see the current negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reach a comprehensive and uncompromising new labor contract. “The Writers Guild means business,” […]
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Terra Potts Exits Movie Marketing Post at Warner Bros. (Exclusive)
Terra Potts has decided to exit her role as executive vp of worldwide marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures after a 13-year stint at the studio. Potts, who is one of the few African American women to ascend to a senior executive-level position at a major Hollywood studio, led global campaigns for films including Baz Luhrmann’s […]
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Producer SK Global Sells Majority Stake to Private Equity Firm Centricus
SK Global Entertainment, the producer of films like Crazy Rich Asians and Moneyball, has sold a majority stake to the private equity firm Centricus. The entertainment company will use the “additional capital to accelerate [its] strategy through IP ownership and financing strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses.” In other words, it will look to develop new […]
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Constance Wu Reveals She Attempted Suicide in 2019 After ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Tweet Backlash
Four years ago, Constance Wu was at the center of two projects that helped open the doors for Asian American content in Hollywood, starring in both Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians, and equally as present online, particularly when it came to weighing in on issues about racial and gender equity and representation. […]
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Finds New Writer
After two and a half years in development limbo, the sequel to Warner Bros.’ 2018 sleeper smash Crazy Rich Asians is seemingly back on track with a new screenwriter on board. The studio and production banner Color Force have hired relative newcomer Amy Wang to pen the follow-up film to the groundbreaking romantic comedy. Crazy […]
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Hunter Schafer, John Malkovich Topline ‘Cuckoo’ for Neon
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer, John Malkovich, Gemma Chan and Sofia Boutella are set to star in the horror pic Cuckoo for writer-director Tilman Singer and Neon. Jan Bluthardt, Zita Hanrot and Proschat Madani round out the cast for Singer’s sophomore feature after his supernatural horror film Luz. The team behind that first feature will reunite […]
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Ronny Chieng Sets Martial Arts Comedy at Sony (Exclusive)
Sony is developing an action-comedy from comedian and Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng. The untitled movie will be written by Chieng and his Daily Show collaborator Sebastian DiNatale. The film is based on an idea that originated at a comedy roundtable led by Chieng and run by Ivan Reitman’s Montecito Picture Company and Sony. The […]
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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.
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