Monthly Archives: February 2015

‘Ktown Cowboys’ feature film to premiere at 2015 SXSW Film Festival

Posted on February 13, 2015 by 8AsiansNews

The feature film Ktown Cowboys is an official selection in the Narrative Spotlight category in the South By Southwest Film Festival and will world premiere at the festival in Austin, Texas this March. The movie, based on the wildly successful … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: GODIVA Limited Edition 2015 “Year of the Goat” Lunar New Year Gift Box

Posted on February 12, 2015 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/18/2015: Congrats to winner Bella Vivere. Winning tweet from @bellavivere3761: @GODIVA @8Asians it would be AMAZING to win this set! Not only do I LOVE your chocolates, but it’s also MY year! #GODIVALNY15 #sheepsrock 🙂 Lunar New Year is … Continue reading →

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An 8Books Valentine: Free Download of Asian American Erotic Romance Series

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Lily

Happy Valentine’s Day book nerds! Starting today until February 16, the Irvine Lovers Club is giving away five Asian American erotic stories. Each of the stories acts like a book chapter, following Korean American Claudia Kim on her steamy adventures set … Continue reading →

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How can I watch ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ online? (Episodes 3 & 4)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jozjozjoz

If you managed to miss Episodes 3 and 4 of Fresh Off the Boat, don’t fret, you can catch up online in a number of ways. (For that matter, catch up on Episodes 1 and 2, and if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Success Perm”

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 4: “Success Perm” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica’s sister pays a visit from D.C., bringing her husband, mother, and son. In an effort to appear more successful than they … Continue reading →

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8Links: Asian American Filmmakers Storm Sundance, and the Story Behind Soy Sauce Packets

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! If there is a national … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: “Hungry Ghosts” Exhibition

Posted on February 10, 2015 by 8AsiansNews

HUNGRY GHOSTS • Call for Entries • Presented by the Asian American Women Artist Association (AAWAA), Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC) and Manilatown Heritage Foundation SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22ND, 2015 11:59PM PST ELIGIBILITY: Open to Asian American and Pacific … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Shunning”

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 3: “The Shunning.” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica makes a new friend, but Louis worries that this friendship might threaten the well-being of the family business. Louis sees the … Continue reading →

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Reminder: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ “Watch Party” in L.A. on Tuesday (RSVP required)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/11/2015: Thanks for a great turnout to the event. (The RSVP information is being removed from this post.) 8Asians is happy to partner with Fox Audience Strategy to invite our readers and (and your friends and family!) to join … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans make up majority of Orange County Supervisors

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeff

The unique growth of Asian Americans in Orange County has resulted in the majority of Orange County Supervisors being Asian American.  Michelle Steel, a Korean native, and Lisa Bartlett, a Japanese American, were joined on the five member board by … Continue reading →

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8$: ‘Old People Play;’ A Workshop Production

Posted on February 8, 2015 by jozjozjoz

8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes our way, or even the ones we might individually support. … Continue reading →

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8Links: ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Review & Recap Round-up

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! “…there’s a spirit of defiance … Continue reading →

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