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In this episode, host Kristina Woo talks with Interior Chinatown creator, showrunner, and author Charles Yu (Westworld, Legion, American Born Chinese) about adapting his National Book Award-winning novel to a limited series, his unlikely path in the entertainment industry, why inclusion & representation matters, and more.

In today's CELEBRATING SUPERMAN episode, Shawn is joined by Gene Luen Yang, the Eisner-Award winning writer and illustrator behind American Born Chinese, Dragon Hoops, and SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN. Shawn and Gene discuss Gene's love of drawing and telling stories, how he self-published his works while teaching full time, and how he transitioned into the realm of professional comic book publishing. They also discuss the origins of Superman Smashes the Klan and how his personal experiences as a Chinese-American helped him expand upon the classic 1940s radio show story for his adaptation. 

The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature (UP of Mississippi, 2024) theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social critique in twentieth- and twenty-first-century US literature for children and adults. Through a range of texts, including James Baldwin's Little Man, Little Man, Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese, and more, Amanda M. Greenwell focuses on children and their literal acts of looking. Detailing how these acts of looking direct the reader, she posits that the sightlines of children serve as signals to renegotiate hegemonic ideologies of race, ethnicity, creed, class, and gender. In her analysis, Greenwell shows how acts of looking constitute a flexible and effective narrative strategy, capable of operating across multiple points of view, focalizations, audiences, and forms. Weaving together scholarship on the US child, visual culture studies, narrative theory, and other critical traditions, The Child Gaze explores the ways in which child acts of looking compel readers to look at and with a child character, whose gaze encourages critiques of privileged visions of national identity. Chapters investigate how child acts of looking allow texts to redraw circles of inclusion around the locus of the child gaze and mobilize childhood as a site of resistance. The powerful child gaze can thus disrupt dominant scripts of power, widening the lens through which belonging in the US can be understood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature (UP of Mississippi, 2024) theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social critique in twentieth- and twenty-first-century US literature for children and adults. Through a range of texts, including James Baldwin's Little Man, Little Man, Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese, and more, Amanda M. Greenwell focuses on children and their literal acts of looking. Detailing how these acts of looking direct the reader, she posits that the sightlines of children serve as signals to renegotiate hegemonic ideologies of race, ethnicity, creed, class, and gender. In her analysis, Greenwell shows how acts of looking constitute a flexible and effective narrative strategy, capable of operating across multiple points of view, focalizations, audiences, and forms. Weaving together scholarship on the US child, visual culture studies, narrative theory, and other critical traditions, The Child Gaze explores the ways in which child acts of looking compel readers to look at and with a child character, whose gaze encourages critiques of privileged visions of national identity. Chapters investigate how child acts of looking allow texts to redraw circles of inclusion around the locus of the child gaze and mobilize childhood as a site of resistance. The powerful child gaze can thus disrupt dominant scripts of power, widening the lens through which belonging in the US can be understood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature (UP of Mississippi, 2024) theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social critique in twentieth- and twenty-first-century US literature for children and adults. Through a range of texts, including James Baldwin's Little Man, Little Man, Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese, and more, Amanda M. Greenwell focuses on children and their literal acts of looking. Detailing how these acts of looking direct the reader, she posits that the sightlines of children serve as signals to renegotiate hegemonic ideologies of race, ethnicity, creed, class, and gender. In her analysis, Greenwell shows how acts of looking constitute a flexible and effective narrative strategy, capable of operating across multiple points of view, focalizations, audiences, and forms. Weaving together scholarship on the US child, visual culture studies, narrative theory, and other critical traditions, The Child Gaze explores the ways in which child acts of looking compel readers to look at and with a child character, whose gaze encourages critiques of privileged visions of national identity. Chapters investigate how child acts of looking allow texts to redraw circles of inclusion around the locus of the child gaze and mobilize childhood as a site of resistance. The powerful child gaze can thus disrupt dominant scripts of power, widening the lens through which belonging in the US can be understood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Today, Jess & Jenn sit down with the brilliant and versatile Kai Wu, a writer and producer whose storytelling has shaped some of the most captivating genre series on television. From Hannibal to The Flash, Carnival Row, Paper Girls, and American Born Chinese, Kai has built a career bringing rich, character-driven worlds to life. She also created The Ghost Bride for Netflix and recently earned a WGA Award nomination for her work as a Co-Executive Producer on A Murder at the End of the World (FX).Born in Taiwan and raised in Maryland, Kai's journey into writing began with diary pages and evolved into developing original projects with Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Freeform. In this conversation, we explore her path as a storyteller, how she navigates the industry post-strike, and the challenges of crafting fresh, dynamic genre narratives.Pour yourself a drink and join us for a deep dive into the mind of a writer who continues to redefine the boundaries of television!Episode Resources: Kai Wu's IMDbKai's InstagramThe Motoring Club────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: booktube and libraries enabling our hobbies Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how to finish a book well The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:35 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:08 - Megwithbooks on Youtube 6:29 - Blackwell's UK 6:35 - Our Current Reads 6:43 - All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols (Kaytee) 9:04 - Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman (Meredith) 13:13 - Whalefall by Daniel Kraus (Kaytee) 15:25 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey 16:00 -  Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 17:08 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 17:27 - A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (Meredith, releases April 1, 2025) 21:57 - Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang (Kaytee) 24:28 - American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 25:23 - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 26:26 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 28:37 - Deep Dive: How To Finish A Book Well 38:12 - StoryGraph 39:45 - Currently Reading Patreon (to get the tracker Kaytee mentions) 46:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:56 - I wish it was more socially acceptable to be nosy in people's reading lives. (Kaytee) 48:49 - I wish everyone would schedule a reading retreat this year. (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's IPL comes to you from Fables and Fairy Tales in Marinsville, Indiana! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

It's that time of year! The end of it! The guys continue the tradition of individually reviewing the pilots of shows that got the old heave ho this year. Geoff gives us the Greek God Gab of Netflix's KAOS, Max takes us to the dark world of Parish from AMC, and Rich rounds us out with the woulda coulda shoulda of the year with American Born Chinese from Disney+ It's a cancellation spectacular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

Grab your 10th-grade biology textbooks and your mystical staffs as Andrew and Presley embark on this journey to watch the gods of China try to save humanity with the help of a regular teenager.All our Links: https://linktr.ee/seasononepodSeason Spoiler Synopsis: American Born Chinese was a Disney+ original show which aired back in 2023. The show follows high schooler Jin Wong (Ben Wang) as he begins the 10th grade. While trying to balance the normal work and home difficulties of everyday life, he is asked to help a new student get acquainted with the school, Wei-Chen (Jimmy Liu). Wei-Chen is actually the son of the Great Sage Sun Wukong (Daniel Wu), who rules over heaven. Wei-Chen, having stolen his father's mystical staff, is on a quest to seek the mysterious 4th Scroll, an artifact of legend which contains unknown power. Guided by the goddess of Mercy (Michelle Yeoh), Wei-Chen believes that Jin is his guide to finding the scroll which will help to thwart an uprising in heaven spearheaded by the Bull Demon King (Leonard Wu). Through various incidents and scrapes, the staff is lost by Wei-Chen and ends in the hands of the Bull Demon who is intent on using it, along with the 4th scroll to end the world as we know it. Together with his friends Jin is able to lure the shape-shifting Bull Demon out of hiding during a soccer match, resulting in Jin jumping in the way of the blast what would end the earth. Miraculously unharmed, Jin is revealed to be the 4th scroll himself and the gods return to heaven. Returning home from the soccere game, Jin's parents are missing and in his home a mysterious woman says that if he wants to see his parents unharmed again that he must go with her.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 21! It's time for the 2024 STAATUS Index published by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) with partnership from Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH), AAPI Data, and the Asian American Research Initiative. This annual survey is a social tracking and national assessment of attitudes and stereotypes towards Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. In this episode, we review the report and provide an overview of it. We also dig into each of the sections and reflect on responses. As always, we highly recommend that you download the STAATUS Index and read it yourself. It's very well written with easily accessible information, so don't be afraid that it's data-rich. In our recurring segment we ask “What's Going On?” as we reflect on the sheer number of Asian Pacific-led TV shows that have been canceled in the last year or so. It's hard to wrap our heads around the fact that the last year has seen cancellations of The Afterparty, Kung Fu, Doogie Kamealoha M.D., NCIS: Hawaiʻi, Young Rock, Quantum Leap, American Born Chinese, The Brothers Sun, Warrior, and Our Flag Means Death. We look at ratings, viewership, and ultimately ask, “What's Going On?” If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com. Segments 00:25 Current Events 05:24 Talking About the 2024 STAATUS Index 19:51 What's Going On? API-Led TV Cancellations

Author's Note: This podcast was recorded after Universal Music Group (UMG) removed its entire catalog from TikTok. Also, the song, “One More Song (demo)” was featured in the film ROCKBOTTOM, which is now on Prime Video NOT Netflix. It is a pleasure to welcome pop/R&B band ICYDAY to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.ICYDAY is made up of Sloane Morgan Siegel, David Bloom, and guitarist-pianist Isaac Cohen. Sloane portrayed the titular characters in Dwight in Shining Armor and Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street and appeared in Chartered, Game Shakers, The Goldbergs, and NCIS. Sloane voiced Robin (Tim Drake) in the Gotham Knights video game. David portrayed Kevin in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Stanley Zielinski in Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street, Josh in American Born Chinese, and Teenage Al in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. He also appeared in CSI: NY, Modern Family, The Goldbergs, and Arrow. Sloane and David first met on the set of The Goldbergs years ago and have known each other since they were 13. Sloane and David teamed up with Isaac to pursue this musical passion project.   On January 26, the trio released their debut single, “Open Up” was released. The catchy, laidback single demonstrates the group's serious musical talent for crafting melody, blending elements of jazz, pop, indie, and funk into a commercial sound you can envision in the background of a film or your favorite coffee shop. “Open Shop” is an honest song about wanting to know somebody better, the ebbs and flows of a relationship, with tasteful R&B electric guitar and neo-soul sound. ICYDAY dropped their second single, a heartbreak love song called “Love Isn't Fair,” on February 15, followed by their third song, “One More Song,” on March 8.   In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, ICYDAY shared their origin story, the stories behind their songs, and their take on using TikTok to build their fanbase.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman welcome back Actor/Director/Producer - Daniel Wu! Daniel discusses racing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, his recent trip to Shanghai & Hong Kong, the Chinese EV adoption boom, his experience at Jidu headquarters exploring the Ji Yue 01 "Robocar", American Born Chinese, Asian representation in Hollywood, his future racing goals, Software Defined Toilets, and more! 1:53 - SUV of the Year. 8:20 - Daniel's experience racing at the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (Daytona!). 12:33 - GT Show China. 14:25 - EV adoption boom in China. 16:15 - Jidu headquarters; exploring the Ji Yue 01 "Robocar". 18:46 - SIMO voice commands. 20:42 - Sedan, SUV & Supercar models. 22:34 - Jidu - Geely & Baidu partnership. 24:28 - Chinese tuning brands? 28:34 - Hong Kong vs Shanghai car markets. 29:42 - Traveling to China. 31:22 - Chinese New Year story. 32:57 - Japan. 35:00 - Youth unemployment in China. 38:31 - Macau Grand Prix. Hong Kong car culture. 42:14 - Filming in China vs America. 44:31 - Experience working on American Born Chinese. 45:37 - Chinese mythology - Monkey King. 46:53 - Asian representation in Hollywood. 48:22 - Porsche GT3-RS vs. GT3 Touring comparison. 58:11 - Racing goals. 01:00:53 - Software Defined Toilets! 01:04:20 - Cynical about where the movie industry is going. 01:05:55 - Upcoming projects. 01:07:02 - John Cusack. 01:09:06 - Hong Kong car scene. GT Show China. 01:12:22 - Hypercars in China?

No strangers to the spotlight, Los Angeles-based pop/R&B band ICYDAY is the coolest new indie act. Gearing up to release their debut album in Spring 2024, ICYDAY debuted their first song “Open Up” on January 18th, and upbeat dance track “One More Song” (March 8th) which will be featured in the upcoming Netflix film "ROCKBOTTOM" (Stars Jake Bongiovi). The hot new trio features singer/guitarist/bassist Sloane Morgan Siegel, an influential actor known for Gotham Knights (DC Entertainment video game), BYUTV's “Dwight in Shining Armor,” and Prime Video's “Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street.” The group is multi-talented, also comprised of actor and drummer/singer David Bloom known for Disney+'s “American Born Chinese,” ABC's “The Goldbergs,” and Roku's “WEIRD The Al Yankovic Story.” Rounding out the trio is talented guitarist/pianist Isaac Cohen.  ICYDAY's debut song “Open Up” released on January 18th. The catchy laidback single demonstrates the group's serious musical talent for crafting melody, blending elements of jazz, pop, indie, and funk into a commercial sound that you can just envision in the background of a film or your favorite coffee shop. “Open Up” is an honest song about wanting to know somebody better, the ebbs and flows of a relationship, with tasteful R&B electric guitar and neo-soul sound. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Mahi Alam is a rising star of the screen who you may know him from Disney +'s American Born Chinese and the new hit movie musical Mean Girls where he plays your favorite character, KEVIN G. Mahi has also appeared in many of your other favorite tv shows such as New Amsterdam, Strangers, and Hungry. Mahi also has an incredible singing voice that he showcases on Tiktok/Instragram. Maybe we'll see him on Broadway one day? Journey to the big screen Performing Arts School training Growing up together On Set stories American Born Chinese Mean Girls Movie Improvising for Tina Fey Studying music at NYU + So much more! Curtain up, Mahi Alam Connect with Mahi Alam on Instagram: @mahialam03 Connect with Sydney Lucas on Instagram: @sydneylucasnyc Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, my 14-year-old son came home from school with a book in hand and excitedly said, “Dad, you've got to read this book!My son has never said anything like this to me before, and I was immediately intrigued. I picked up the book, a graphic novel, and it took me in immediately. It was engrossing and profound. It was at times hilarious and at other times utterly heartbreaking. Overall, it was a superbly relatable human story that describes a period in the life of an American-born Chinese boy that was true to his experience and that, simultaneously, opens a door to a Chinese mythical world. The author is Gene Luen Yang (https://geneyang.com/), and I was thrilled to learn that his New York Times bestselling, award winning, and critically acclaimed book, American Born Chinese, has been made into an eight-part miniseries on Disney. The miniseries has an all-star lineup the likes of which blows my mind! The cast includes Academy Award Winners Michelle Yeoh and and Ke Huy Quan (also known as Jonathan Ke Quan) and two of my favorite comedians, Ronnie Chieng and Jimmy O Yang! And throughout this interview, you'll get to learn from Gene who is a cool, kind, and deep-thinking person. I am confident you will appreciate him as much as I have.So, I am releasing this episode to coincide with Chinese New Year. A hearty Gung Hay Fat Choy to all who celebrate! And what a great way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon by listening to Gene share his story and the story behind the story of American Born Chinese. Book link: https://www.amazon.com/American-Born-Chinese-Gene-Luen/dp/1250811899/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y122ZCVH6U36&keywords=american+born+chinese+book&qid=1702500339&sprefix=american+born%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

Meet Ronny Chieng, a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "M3GAN", "American Born Chinese", "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", "Vacation Friends 2", "Joy Ride" and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown”. Catch Ronny on his stand up tour named Love to Hate It. Tickets available here: https://www.ronnychieng.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Після новорічних канікул Юра і Микита повертаються, щоб обговорити головні новини та новинки останніх кількох тижнів у світі кіно та серіалів. 00:00 — вступ 01:44 — трейлери («Ебіґейл», «Космонавт») 09:09 — Том Круз підписує угоду з Warner Bros. 14:15 — нові проєкти (нові фільми Веса й Пола Томаса Андерсонів, пара різних «Франкенштейнів», «Топ Ґан 3» та нові «Зоряні війни») 39:36 — новини кастингів (претендентки на «Супердівчину», Фішберн у «Відьмаку» та каст «Білого лотосу») 49:28 — продовжені («Кульгаві коні», «Букмекер») та скасовані («Наш прапор означає смерть», «Бортпровідниця», Rap Sh!t, «Джулія», American Born Chinese, Minx, «Шмигадун», «Хороший лікар») серіали 59:19 — переможці премії «Еммі» 01:20:04 — телепремʼєри тижня («Володарі неба», «Емігранти», «Гризельда», «Володарі всесвіту: Революція», Sexy Beast) 01:25:10 — український кінопрокат («Люблю тебе ненавидіти») Підтримати ЗСУ: https://savelife.in.ua/donate Підтримати Vertigo на Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/vertigoUA Підтримати Vertigo на Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vertigoUA Поставити нам запитання: https://forms.gle/yf2zDw2Lh2jmotkGA Наш Telegram-канал: https://t.me/vertigoUA Підписуйтеся на нас у твіттері: https://twitter.com/Vertigo_com_ua Усі подкасти Vertigo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vertigoua

Brent sits down with actor Debbie Fan from the film Joy Ride and shows like American Born Chinese and Tiny Beautiful Things! They discuss: The hilarious film Joy Ride, growing up Asian in the U.S., the importance of representation on TV, goals when running a 5K race, working with Kathryn Hahn, drinks named after celebrities, eating ube snacks, and their Brentfast at Highland Cafe.Visit the Brentfast store: BrentfastStore.com For all the Brentfast episodes: Brentfast.com. Follow Debbie Fan on IG @debbiefan.actor. Follow Brent on IG and Twitter, @scoopspope, and on Facebook: .facebook.com/brentpope.actorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le premier podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois de janvier 2024. Et bonne année !!Nouveauté ! Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulps de janvier 2024 : Ultimate X-Men #1 / Batman : Dark Age #1 / Man's Best #1Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe et que vous souhaitez soutenir le podcast, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, laisser des notes sur les différentes plateformes d'écoute, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 06:00Kaijumax : le tome 3 à soutenir sur Ulule et c'est un immanquable ! Egalement sur Ulule : l'étrange Cankor de Matthew AllisonLes invités s'empilent pour le FIBD avec Delirium et KinayeUn ouvrage sur le travail d'Arédit/Artima attendu chez NeofelisDécouvrez l'univers de Happy Misfits Publishing !Les comics Titan : Mouse of Might arrivent aux éditions MyriaLa Voie Dragon d'Ethan Young annoncé chez GlénatUne ribambelle de Must-Have annoncés chez Panini Comics[Le FOCUS PULPS] - 48:30IDW renouvelle son contrat avec Paramount sur les Tortues Ninja - 1:02:55Greg Capullo bosse sur The Creech 3 et du Wolverine pour MarvelUne nouvelle série Ultimates par Deniz Camp est en travail TV - 1:16:40Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur saison 2 se dévoile en bande-annonce La série American Born Chinese annulée après une saisonMarvel Zombies : une série “adulte”, mais pas dérivée des comicsPrime Video commande une première saison pour l'adaptation de CriminalCINEMA - 1:34:36Le film Thunderbolts perd Steven Yeun à son castingTodd McFarlane laisse une dernière chance au film Spawn chez BlumHouseSoutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur Tipeee

"American Born Chinese" came out nearly 20 years ago, but it's messages still resonate with many readers, including in Massachusetts. We speak with a 10th grader who won a local contest for a letter he wrote to author Gene Luen Yang about the story. Then, we hear from Gene and Boston University's Joel Christian Gill.

Regina Hall is thanking a family close to her an epic home makeover thanks to the Property Brothers on the new episode of Celebrity IOU. A new season of Hoarders kicks off with a woman who's under threat of losing her home. The award-winning documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project centers on influential work of the artist and poet. Plus, Hollywood Trivia, This Week in Entertainment History, and entertainment headlines including winners of the Golden Globes and Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Wonka's continued reign at the box office, CBS announces an NCIS prequel series, Disney+ cancels American Born Chinese, Starz cancels Minx, and Nigel Lythgoe steps down from So You Think You Can Dance following sexual assault allegations, which he denies. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW on X (formerly Twitter) and @EntertainmentWeekly everywhere else. Host/Writer/Producer Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Writer: Dustin Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support Origin Stories by visiting StudioJJK.com/shop. And use code PODCAST to receive 10% off your order!Gene Luen Yang is a celebrated writer, artist, and educator whose works have left an indelible mark on the world of comics and literature. Renowned for his thought-provoking storytelling and insightful exploration of cultural, social, and identity themes, Yang has captivated audiences of all ages. Through his groundbreaking graphic novels, including "American Born Chinese," "Boxers & Saints," and his work on iconic characters like Superman and the Green Turtle, Yang intertwines the art of storytelling with powerful messages that resonate deeply with readers. As a MacArthur Fellowship recipient and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Yang's contributions extend beyond his compelling narratives, as he passionately advocates for diversity, representation, and the transformative potential of comics in education. His impact as a storyteller and advocate continues to inspire and shape the literary landscape, inviting readers into richly woven narratives that challenge perceptions and foster empathy.Gene Luen Yang is about to release his next graphic novel, Lunar New Year Love Story, a young adult romance. For this story, Yang Man teamed up with uber-talented and celebrated award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. An incredibly smart move because her artwork absolutely makes this book. It is gorgeous. You can support the show by checking out StudioJJK.com/shop, where you can purchase autographed books or commission artwork. You can also visit your local library and check out one of my books or a book by one of my guests!

Director Carlos López Estrada (Raya and the Last Dragon) leads another all-star panel of Hollywood talent to discuss how they've navigated the industry as screenwriters, television writers, and showrunners.These talented writers have not only enjoyed enormous success in the industry, but have also brought their own fresh perspectives which have been missing for a long time in Hollywood. Including narratives that have focused on Asian Americans, women, Latin America and Native Americans, to name just a few. “As we all know, writers are the backbone of storytelling. And, of course, the backbone of our industry. And during this pivotal time in our entertainment community, it feels as important as ever to hear from the artists who are the foundation of everything we do... Today we are joined by four powerhouse writers who will share a little bit about their experiences creating film and TV that has truly been game-changing for our industry. They're responsible for giving us singular stories that authentically reflect the world that we live in, as well as helped us envision the world that we want to see.”—Carlos López Estrada, Director, "Blindspotting,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Summertime”Today's panel includes writers:- Carolina Paiz (Narcos, Grey's Anatomy, Orange is The New Black)- Dana Ledoux Miller (The Newsroom, Thai Cave Rescue, Disney's Moana)- Joanna Calo (Hacks, Beef, Bojack Horseman, The Bear)- Charles Yu (Interior Chinatown, Westworld, American Born Chinese, Marvel's Legion on FX)This discussion was streamed live as part of Antigravity Academy's new Satellite Sessions — “monthly conversations with incredibly exciting figures from the film and TV universe” — co-presented by CAPE USA (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment). Follow @antigravityacademy and @capeusa for more information on even more upcoming panels.Antigravity AcademyCAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)For more inspiring Satellite Sessions just like this one, be sure you are subscribed to The Dolby Institute Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

This week, Michelle Yeoh (along with most of the cast of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) stars in the 2023 Disney+ series AMERICAN BORN CHINESE! This one's an underseen gem based on a beloved graphic novel, check it out!

EPISODE SIX: Welcome to Last Looks Kit Essentials, A segment where we chat about industry tools and products, some we love and maybe some we don't.  We are your hosts, Makeup Artist Cassie Lyons and Hairstylist Lynnae Duley. Show Notes: PPI: High def Matting Spray: https://www.ppipremiereproducts.com/products/hidef-matting-spray Mehron: Touch Up Anti-Shine: https://www.mehron.com/touchup-matte-finishing-anti-shine-gel-treatment/ Alcone Company:Face-Matte Oil Absorbing Sheets: https://alconemakeup.com/products/alcone-company-face-matte-oil-absorbing-sheets?variant=41624530518213 Bioderma: H2o Micellar Water: https://www.bioderma.us/all-products/sensibio/h2o-micellar-water Visiora Sheer Powders: https://www.nigelbeauty.com/p-30188-compact-powder-15g.aspx Sam McNight: Cool Girl Texture Spray & Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo: https://sammcknight.com/collections/all-products Klorane: Dry Shampoo: https://www.kloraneusa.com/dry-shampoo Benefit Dr Feelgood Balm: Out of Stock! Cassie Lyons is a proud mom to a 7 year old son and Local 706 Journeyman Makeup Artist. Cassie graduated from Soka University of America focusing on diplomacy/International Studies, but for over 10 years has worked in TV/film as a self taught artist. Cassie has volunteered, doing disaster relief work abroad with All Hands and Hearts in the Philippines and has a passion for backpacking and international travel with her son. Recent TV/film projects include The Dropout, Top Gun: Maverick, Blonde, Babylon and the upcoming shows American Born Chinese and Platonic.  Lynnae Duley is a Hairstylist for Film & TV & Local 706 member.  Having been a long time salon stylist in Chicago, Lynnae decided to pack up her life and move to LA in 2014, in hopes to do hair for the big screen, and is so happy she did.  Lynnae especially loves collaborating to create the big and small details of the characters she's helping bring to life.  Recent tv/film work includes: Blonde, Never Have I Ever, Party Down & Pivoting. She loves cake, handstands, bike riding, yoga, traveling, cooking, failing at surfing, and havin' a laugh with friends. Lynnae lives on the east side of LA with her cat and dog who are the same size.   

Torgo returns to reign in the chaos with mixed results as we talk about Class of '09, American Born Chinese, The Flash, They Cloned Tyrone, Neon Abyss, Joel McGee Disney Auction, Disney Parks, Oppenheimer, Evil Dead Rise, Jung_E, Tulsa King, Con Man, Sierra Online games, Baman FOrever, TMNT Xbox Controller, and A.I. Issues. Put your hand inside the Barry head, it's time for a GeekShock!

Naughty Dog's got a new king, The Last of Us HBO can't be stopped, and Greg wants into your mind. Time Stamps -  00:00:00 - Start 00:02:04 - Housekeeping Longtime Kinda Funny supporter Gene Yang came by with the cast of American Born Chinese for an AMAZING Screencast! Grab it on youtube.com/kindafunny or podcast services! Greg and Janet's Oxenfree II review is live! youtube.com/kindafunnygames and podcast services Tim and Barrett have a new live reaction up for the recent Ahsoka trailer, up on YouTube.com/Kindafunny! The Roper Report  - 00:08:34 - TLOU's Neil Druckmann Rules the World 00:17:41 - ‘The Last of Us' Emmy Noms Make It the First Live-Action Video Game Adaptation to Earn Major Awards Consideration 00:22:37 - Ad 00:22:39 - The Horizon series is only just getting started, as developer has a pipeline of 16 "plans" 00:42:55 - Oxenfree II Review Round-Up 00:47:37 - Xbox Launches New Voice Reporting Feature 00:53:49 - A Need for Speed: Most Wanted remake is coming next year, voice actor claims 00:58:47 - Is Diablo IV coming to Game Pass? 00:59:16 - Out Today 01:02:24 - You‘re Wrong 01:04:27 - The Post Show! Tomorrow's Hosts: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stars and creator of American Born Chinese join Greg to talk about the cultural significance of their Disney Plus show! Join Yann Yann Yeo, Chin Han, Ben Wong, and Gene Luen Yang for an amazing show about an amazing show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how some Americans are paying each other's medical bills through health care sharing plans, an unregulated alternative to traditional insurance. Then, the challenges the U.S. military faces as it adopts artificial intelligence on the battlefield. Plus, a conversation with the author of "American Born Chinese" on turning his acclaimed graphic novel into a TV series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The new Disney Plus series "American Born Chinese" is not a typical coming-of-age story. The series, which follows teenager Jin Wang and features this year's Academy Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, is loosely based on the groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name. For our Weekend Spotlight, John Yang speaks with Gene Luen Yang, the author of that book and one of the show's executive producers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The second episode to come from our latest in-studio sojourn is officially available for all to enjoy! Chris, Murd and Ian do what they do best, talk some comics, in this here Comic Talk. We begin with some words on the passing of "Jazzy" John Romita Sr. and his wide-spread legacy in both the world of comics, and the art world as a whole. Then some media convo, including delays in Marvel's upcoming Phase Five slate, the ongoing writer's strike and the subsequent hold on production for Penguin and Daredevil: Born Again, and Ian's review of American Born Chinese on Disney+. Next, some recent reads, including Chris and Ian's thoughts on Titans #1, and Amazing Spider-Man issues 25 and 26, and Chris goes solo for Joshua Williamson's Superman, some Cantwell Blue Flame, and Back Issue's Neal Adams tribute in issue 143. Murd brings us Count Dante in all its glory, and Ian reports in on Steve Orlando and Sarah Pichelli's Scarlet Witch #1 as well as Jeremy Adams' fun Rick Jones centric romp over in Avengers Unlimited. Finally, a trip to the mail bag for some postcards, a listener email, Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:41:22)

Melvin Mar ("Fresh Off The Boat," "Speechless," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle") -- Phil and David's brilliant producer friend -- takes us inside the thrilling and inspiring creative success story of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series "American Born Chinese" along with a few of his key collaborators -- executive producer Gene Luen Yang who wrote the classic Eisner Award-winning graphic novel on which the show is based, executive producer and series creator Kelvin Yu ("Bob's Burgers"), and executive producer and director Destin Daniel Cretton ("Just Mercy," "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"). We encourage everyone to check out "American Born Chinese" -- with its amazing cast which includes TWO recent Oscar-winners and previous "Naked Lunch" guests, Michelle Yeoh and Key Huy Quan -- on Disney+ -- and currently you can also discover this great new series on Hulu, Roku and YouTube.

It's not up for debate. American Born Chinese, now streaming on Disney+, is 2023's best comic book adaptation. The streaming series miraculously transforms Gene Luen Yang's iconic graphic novel into something unique without betraying the book's characters or core emotions. You can experience both separately from each other or in conversation with each other; they're doing their own thing. On this week's episode, Gene Luen Yang joins the show to discuss the adaptation process and how it somewhat represents how he would tackle the material today in sequential form. When he looks back at the cartoonist who produced the comics in 2006, does he recognize him? The answer may surprise you. We chat about a few significant changes made to the narrative and why they were necessary. We discuss the impact stories have on our lives, and Yang details the specific tales that influenced his creative imagination. A few CBCC favorites delightfully appear. The American Born Chinese adaptation consumed Gene Luen Yang's attention, distracting him from his many deadlines. He's cooking up a lot of comics at the moment, and he's eager to put new stories out into the universe. We run through a few and predict a couple of our own comic book desires. You can watch American Born Chinese on Disney+ now and purchase the original graphic novel, published by First Second Books, from your local comic book shop.  Be sure to follow Gene Luen Yang on his website, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.  Other Relevant Links: Our Stan Sakai Conversation Our Mark Waid Lazarus Planet Conversation Our Mark & Eve Counseling Sessions FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Also, JOIN OUR PATREON before we wrap up our 75-episode series on Sandman's first 75 issues. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE REVIEW Long long ago in a galaxy that can be referred to as our very own, the greatest classic Chinese novels were written. Journey to the West, attributed to author Wu Cheng'en is about the pilgrimage of the Tang Dynasty's Buddhist monk Xuanzang and his travel to the western regions from Central… Read More »Screener Squad: American Born Chinese

Mousetalgia Ep. 696: Pixar's Elemental This week on Mousetalgia, Kristen returns and joins Jeff to discuss Pixar's latest offering, "Elemental." We discuss the critical reception the film received, our own perceptions and reactions to this deeply personal film, and try to rememnber when Pixar stopped being funny. We also discuss The Muppets Mayhem, The Little Mermaid, and American Born Chinese - and look forward to a flaming hot summer. Reach us at comments@mousetalgia.com  

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The Superhero Show Show #485The American Born Chinese FinaleThe Taste Buds are discussing the final episodes of American Born Chinese, plus a discussion of 2013's The Wolverine, on an all-new episode of The Superhero Show Show!It's an all-new, all-different episode of The Superhero Show Show, and it's a Katelynn-and-Ryan-messaround! The dynamic duo kick off the show by celebrating some huge news: we're getting one more season of a CW superhero show. From there, the Taste Buds review the final three episodes of American Born Chinese, and an overview of the entire season. They've been diligently slow playing the show, waiting to see how all of the disperate storylines connect! Will Ke Huy Quan's character meet Michelle Yeoh's, and have an EEAOO reunion? Will Jin get to fight like a heavenly superstar? Will Jin's parents patch things up and get to use magic? You probably already know the answers to these questions, so tune in and find out what Ryan and Katelynn thought of everything!Next, since it is a super light week of television, the Taste Buds introduce the newest segment, Katelynn's Blind Spots! Katelynn is a young lil movie baby, and has a lot to catch up on. And for whatever reason, she decided to start on her path with 2013's The Wolverine. Released in the midst of the second X-Men trilogy, The Wolverine is a mostly forgotten, fairly underrated superhero movie that plays almost as much of a drama/mystery as it does an action movie (especially if you ignore the very dumb final 20 minutes). Check-in to see if the Taste Buds recommend going back and checking this movie out!All of that, plus a very short discussion on the only other show this week, Fear the Walking Dead. It's far too much show!TV EPISODES AND FILMS DISCUSSED:AMERICAN BORN CHINESE #106: HOT STUFFWatch American Born Chinese on Disney+Amelia throws Jin a birthday party, which gets crashed by Niu Mowang.AMERICAN BORN CHINESE #107: BEYOND REPAIRJin finds himself in trouble at school as Wei-Chen tries to rescue his father from the Bull Demon.AMERICAN BORN CHINESE #108: THE FOURTH SCROLLJin and Wei-Chen must stop Bull Demon's plan to destroy Heaven.FEAR THE WALKING DEAD #805: MORE TIME THAN YOU KNOW Watch Fear the Walking Dead on AMCThe heroes fight the clock and PADRE's forces.THE WOLVERINE (2013)Watch The Wolverine on Disney+Wolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants. Also, don't forget to:Visit Us!Shop With Us On Amazon!Like Us!

The Superhero Show Show #484American Born ChineseThe Taste Buds discuss the first five episodes of American Born Chinese, continue their X-Men: The Animated Series reflection, and more on an all-new episode of The Superhero Show Show!On an all-new, all-different episode of The Superhero Show Show, Cassie and the Boyz are discussing the fourth and fifth episodes of American Born Chinese. The Superhero Show Show Podcast" is an exciting and entertaining podcast that delves into the world of superhero television shows. Hosted by a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable superhero aficionados, the show provides insightful discussions, reviews, and analysis of the latest and greatest superhero TV series.Each episode of "The Superhero Show Show Podcast" focuses on a particular superhero TV show, allowing the hosts to dive deep into the characters, storylines, and production aspects of each series. Whether it's a popular mainstream show or a hidden gem, the hosts cover a wide range of superhero TV content, offering their unique perspectives and opinions.The podcast is known for its engaging and lively discussions. The hosts share their thoughts on the show's plot developments, character arcs, and special effects, often delving into the show's impact on the larger superhero genre. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each series, providing constructive criticism and highlighting standout performances, writing, or directing.One of the standout features of "The Superhero Show Show Podcast" is its commitment to inclusivity and representation. The hosts actively discuss the portrayal of diverse characters, social themes, and the importance of representation in superhero TV shows. They also explore how these shows contribute to the broader cultural conversation surrounding superheroes and their impact on society.In addition to their reviews and discussions, the hosts often invite special guests onto the podcast. These guests may include actors, writers, directors, or other industry professionals involved in creating superhero TV shows. The interviews provide listeners with unique insights into the behind-the-scenes aspects of their favorite shows, further enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the medium."The Superhero Show Show Podcast" also encourages audience participation. Listeners can engage with the hosts through social media, sharing their thoughts, opinions, and questions about the featured shows. The hosts frequently incorporate listener feedback into their episodes, fostering a sense of community and interactivity.Overall, "The Superhero Show Show Podcast" is a must-listen for fans of superhero TV shows. With its passionate hosts, insightful discussions, and inclusive approach, the podcast offers an engaging and entertaining exploration of the ever-expanding world of superhero television. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, this podcast provides a valuable and enjoyable companion to your superhero TV viewing experience."X-Men: The Animated Series" is a beloved animated television show that originally aired from 1992 to 1997. It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential adaptations of the popular X-Men comic book franchise created by Marvel Comics. The show captivated audiences with its compelling storytelling, vibrant animation, and memorable characters.The series follows the adventures of the X-Men, a group of mutant superheroes led by Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X. The X-Men are a diverse team of mutants with unique superhuman abilities, and they fight for the peaceful coexistence of mutants and humans. Their main adversaries are the mutant supremacist group known as the...

With Jeff on vacation, Phil flies solo and welcomes back Gene Luen Yang, author of AMERICAN BORN CHINESE, and actor Ben Wang, who stars as Jin Wang in the Disney+ series adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel. They talk about some of the tricky considerations when it came to bringing this beloved book to life, how they updated the story for contemporary television (and contemporary Asian America), and how toy robots and Panda Express can bring people together. 

Jeff and Phil celebrate 200 episodes of They Call Us Bruce by welcoming back some good friends and returning guests from Episode 100: actor Daniel Wu, who stars as the Monkey King in Disney's adaptation of AMERICAN BORN CHINESE, and comedian/filmmaker W. Kamau Bell, whose HBO original documentary 1000% ME: GROWING UP MIXED explores multiracial identity though conversations with kids and families. They discuss why the kids are all right, the meme-ification of Bruce Lee, and The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of having a foot in two worlds. Plus: Phil and Kamau engage in an impromptu Daniel Tiger sing-off.

In the cult comic American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang weaves mythical folklore with a coming-of-age immigrant story. The author reflects on why his story still feels relevant to young readers. Host Manoush Zomorodi also speaks with Ben Wang, star of the new Disney+ adaptation of the award-winning graphic novel. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) sponsor-free. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.

Welcome to the Talking Comics 600th Episode Spectacular! This week, Bob, Joey, Aaron, John, Chris, and Steve forgo lightning rounds in favor of two rounds of Geek Trivia, a Thirsty game of Smash or Pass, thoughts on the American Born Chines series, and a look back at Talking Comics history!The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Chris Ceary, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In the Disney+ show American Born Chinese, Jin is an insecure Chinese-American kid just trying to get through high school when he befriends the new kid in town, Wei-Chen. Wei-Chen is actually a god on a divine quest, and he drags Jin along with him. And the two come to realize they're more alike than they ever imagined.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

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Back in 2006 Gene Luen Yang created the graphic novel "American Born Chinese," a 3-part story of a Chinese American teenager who's trying to gain acceptance at school while dealing with the mystical occurrences surrounding his life. His book has won many awards and has long been required reading in many schools. In this special episode, Gene and I reunite to hear how his now-seventeen-year-old book is about to launch May 24th on Disney+ starring two Academy Award-winning actors!

“This is an intensely personal book. As much as there is a sort of universality, it's Yang's own personal journey growing up.” American Born Chinese is Gene Luen Yang's seminal comics work first released in 2006 — and comes out as a live-action Disney+ streaming series on May 24, 2023 - by the filmmakers from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Shang Chi” - Michelle Yeoh and many others. The original graphic novel won all the awards, and launched Yang onto a full blown comics career. For AAPI Heritage month, we're sharing this Quarantined Comics companion episode on amazing graphic novels - following the earlier Modern Minorities author conversation. The story of American Born Chinese consists of three seemingly disparate tales: (1) the legend of the Monkey King from the classic 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West, (2) an all-too-familiar Asian American coming of age story of a American Born Chinese teenager Jin Wang, and (3) a TV sitcom starring an all-American cast of cringe-worthy stereotypes. Eventually these three tales become come together into a poignant lesson of culture and self acceptance. Raman and Ryan talks not just about the work - and their anxiety about the new TV show (which they have not yet seen) - but also their OWN American-Born Asian experiences - and a reflection on the impact of Gene Luen Yang's many works that we've covered on Quarantined Comics LEARN ABOUT AMERICAN BORN CHINESE / GENE LUEN YANG American Born Chinese: goodreads.com/book/show/118944.American_Born_Chinese geneyang.com twitter.com/geneluenyang MENTIONS Superman Smashes the Klan TRAILER: youtu.be/LQ5ID_k_iBA Dragon Hoops: goodreads.com/book/show/44280830-dragon-hoops Boxers & Saints: goodreads.com/series/108966-boxers-saints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back listeners to another week of Watch Closely. This week we discuss some CinemaCon news and all the trailers and footage that has been dropping, starting with The Flash. We then discuss the some new trailers with, The Witcher Season 3, American Born Chinese, The Little Mermaid and A Haunting in Venice. Next, we discuss Hugh Grant becoming an Oompa Loompa in the new Wonka film and wondering when we will get a teaser. Then we talk about Disneys Haunted Mansion getting a PG-13 rating and rivaling the mythology of Pirates of the Caribbean. We mention post credit scenes for Guardians Vol. 3. We then give our thoughts on the new Evil Dead Rise film. Do you have questions, topics, or movie recommendations for us? Tweet us @watchfultweet or #watchclosely, we love talking movies online and we'll discuss any related topic or questions on the show. Have a great week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchclosely/support

Topics Include: The Last Voyage Of The Demeter, FUBAR, American Born Chinese, Crater, Sanctuary, True Detective, The Equalizer 3, Insidious The Red Door, The Sympathizer, and AI-written movies.