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Watch Yul Kwon’s “America Revealed” PBS Series Online
Back in April, Asian American celebrity host Yul Kwon hosted a four part series on for PBS called America Revealed with the following episodes: Episode 1 – Food Machine Episode 2 – Nation on the Move Episode 3 – Electric Nation Episode 4 – Made in the U.S.A. If you missed them, they’re online. Though I don’t know for how long. I watched the entire series and thought the cinematography and aerial photography was fantastic. [...] Continue »
Long Delayed K-Town Reality Show To Be Released On YouTube In July
Remember K-Town, the Jersey Shore wannabe reality show based on Asian Americans? 8Asians blogged the casting of an early promotional reel two years ago, as well as observations about the cast members and even a guest post by the producer, only to have the show slip into what felt like development hell for two years. But this week a PR release has announced that the Tyrese produced project will be released after all on YouTube [...] Continue »
The Carrie Diaries Trailer Proves That Minorities Do Exist In New York
I haven’t been paying attention to anything about The Carrie Diaries, the CW’s new series about Carrie Bradshaw before the Sex and the City years (which I like to refer to as the B.C.E.–Before Cosmo Era) but look! The trailer is out! And look! There are NON-WHITE PEOPLE IN IT. Seriously, you guys. How is it possible that a series like Girls, which was deemed to be the most honest, real and down-to-earth portrayal of [...] Continue »
Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s “It’s Your Lunch – Take It” Campaign
It looks like McDonald’s has launched a new ad campaign geared towards Americans who often have to work through lunch – encouraging them to take time out to eat lunch by actually going out to lunch. You can see a longer commercial of the same campaign with the same Asian American office worker after the jump.
MYX TV Pemieres MashBox Interactive Series With App
We iPhone users are spoiled. I use my iPhone to its fullest, including using the Starbucks app to buy drinks at Starbucks, another app to read magazines… sometimes I even use the magic 8 ball app when I can’t decide an answer to a yes or no question. Now, there is even a more interactive app for people who want to find out more about the hosts of a show they are watching, what the [...] Continue »
Asian American Commercial Watch: May Is Blooming At JCP
I wonder if JCP, as in JCPenney, is the new KFC (as in Kentucky Fried Chicken). Ever since Ron Johnson left Apple (former head of retail) to become head of “JCP,” I’ve noticed that the department store has had hipper television ads. In reality, JCP is not the new KFC, but more like the new Target – at least when it comes to pastel colors and hip music. (Before Apple, Johnson had worked at Target.)
The Mindy Project Makes Mindy Kaling Even More Hilarious
When I first heard that Mindy Kaling’s pilot, The Mindy Project, was picked up by Fox, I was cautiously optimistic — not because I don’t like Mindy. I mean, who DOESN’T like Mindy? She’s so girly without being SO GIRLY. She’s the gal pal that everyone wants to sit at a coffee shop with for hours and talk smack about everyone who passes by. In any case, I was cautiously optimistic because I wanted to [...] Continue »
Comcast Cable Xfinity TV’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month collection
In honor of May being Asian American Heritage Month, Comcast Cable Xfinity TV is announcing a special collection of more than 350 entertainment choices that highlight Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Says Ruben Mendiola, Comcast Vice President and General Manager of Multicultural Video Services: “Our collection celebrates the richness of the Asian-Pacific American culture on Xfinity TV. With diverse TV line-ups and special programming, we offer the best multicultural video experience across screens and devices, [...] Continue »
Asian American Commercial Watch: Nationwide Insurance
I caught this Nationwide Insurance commercial recently and recognized the actress, Diane Mizota. She’s been in VW, Verizon Wireless and Cadillac commercials, to name a few. She’s also been the VP of Pop Culture for Popchips, which has recently seen some controversy lately due to their latest online video. I like the kid, but am not a fan of the blue glasses – but I guess since Nationwide’s logo is blue and matches, it sort [...] Continue »
HBO’s Girls: The Story of a Multi-Coloured Girl
This article was originally published here and has been posted here with permission. By Nicole Lee I love Lena Dunham. Say what you will, but the fact that the girl wrote, directed and acted in her own show, while at the same time managing to make a nuanced commentary on the struggle of today’s Internet drenched, recession happy, self-focussed generation – before the age of 25 no less – makes the star of HBO’s new [...] Continue »
Asian American Commercial Watch: Intel’s House of Flying Laptops
I just saw the 30-second version of this commercial by Intel, promoting the Ultrabook line of laptops “inspired” by Intel. I personally just bought a Toshiba Ultrabook back in February and love it (for its long battery life as well as how thin it is – like a MacBook Air, except has 3 USB ports, HDMI & VGA out, SD card, Ethernet jack, etc.)
Asian American Commercial Watch: Vonage’s Unlimited India Calling
I saw this Vonage ad the other day and noticed the actor who portrays the dutiful son and husband is that of the now defunct TV series Outsourced, Rizwan Manji. I’ve never personally tried Vonage, but in general, I am pretty pleased with the overall quality of Skype‘s VOIP. I have to imagine if you have a lot of friends and family in India, the $14.99/month deal (on top of I’m sure regular monthly fees), [...] Continue »
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