Category Archives: The Arts

From Predators to Year Zero: Interview with Louis Ozawa Changchien

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Moye

2010 is gearing up to be a big year for Louis Ozawa Changchien. The half Japanese half Taiwanese actor has a major role in Robert Rodriguez’s Predators coming out this summer and Michael Golamco’s Year Zero at New York’s Second … Continue reading →

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Company to Keep: Racist Casting in Hollywood Theater?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Ken “You’re only as good as your last film.” That’s an accepted dictum in the entertainment industry. Does that apply to being “diverse,” “non-traditional,” or “un-racist”? Color-blind casting has long-been an attribute of The Blank Theater Company, with its … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Giveaway: See ‘Dancing Across Borders’ this Weekend and meet the Filmmaker & Star

Posted on April 29, 2010 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to our giveaway winner, ginahagg! After reading Jen’s review of ‘Dancing Across Borders,’ I wanted to know more about filmmaker Anne Bass, who is also a major patron of the U.S. dance community. Even though Anne is the … Continue reading →

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‘Dancing Across Borders:’ Movie Documents Ballet Talent Found in Cambodia

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Jen

‘Dancing Across Borders‘ is a documentary featuring Sokvannara (Sy) Sar, a beautiful Cambodian dancer who caught the eye of Anne Bass, a huge supporter of ballet in New York City. The documentary follows teenaged Sy as he transforms from a … Continue reading →

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ChannelAPA on the East Coast

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

What’s up everybody? This is Steve from channelAPA.com, and I just want to say that I’m very enthusiastic about the partnership that we’ve formed with our friends here at 8Asians! Along with the videos that you’ll be seeing on channelAPA’s … Continue reading →

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PBS: American Masters – I. M. Pei: Building China Modern

Posted on April 1, 2010 by John

Yesterday, I. M. Pei was profiled as he returned to China in order to design a modern museum to house the antiquities of Suzhou — where he grew up — in an episode of PBS’s series, American Masters. There are … Continue reading →

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Ching Chong Chinaman

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jude

I highly recommend all you folks in Seattle and its nearby vicinities to check out this production of Ching Chong Chinaman at the Richard Hugo House, running from March 26 to April 24. I won two tickets to watch this … Continue reading →

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Billy Elliot the Musical To Debut in South Korea

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jen

This amazing story about a British boy named Billy living in a mining town while seeking his passion for ballet has, in movie form and musical form, charmed audiences all over the world. The Broadway musical has opened in London, … Continue reading →

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Jim Lee Appointed Co-Publisher of DC Comics

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Moye

Comic book nerd fans!! Did you hear? Yesterday, DC Comics announced their new creative management team, which includes award-winning illustrator and Korean American Jim Lee as co-publisher with writer Dan DiDio. Heading a popular comic book publishing company isn’t new … Continue reading →

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Giant Robot in Financial Trouble, Starts Support Drive

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Ernie

If I asked you, Mister/Ms. Asian American, to name an Asian American magazine — any Asian American magazine — you could probably come up with a list of a couple: Hyphen, KoreAm, and a couple of now-defunct print magazines as … Continue reading →

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For The Love of Tiger Art Show Opening

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Moye

My favorite artist, Martin Hsu will be commemorating the 2010 Chinese New Year with a special art show, For the Love of the Tiger. According to the Chinese horoscopes (and as my mom like to remind me every time she … Continue reading →

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Call for Artists: Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Tim

There’s a Call for Artists for the Asian Heritage Street Celebration Poster Contest in San Francisco. The Asian Heritage Street Celebration, Kearny Street Workshop, and NEW PEOPLE are hosting the annual poster competition for the 6th Annual Asian Heritage Street … Continue reading →

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