James Hong

Interview: The Ageless Gedde Watanabe Returns to PACIFIC OVERTURES After 48 Years

Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.

GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH Adds Simu Liu To Main Voice Cast, Reveals Premiere Date

At the GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Max let loose a flurry of exciting casting announcements for the second season of the hit animated prequel series, including news that Simu Liu will join the main cast, and John Glover – star of the “Gremlins” film sequel – will return to the franchise as a guest voice.

GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH Coming to Max This Fall

GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.

Peacock to Stream KUNG FU PANDA 4 Beginning June 21

The #1 animated comedy of the year, KUNG FU PANDA 4 stars Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan and more! DreamWorks’ original animated film streams exclusively on Peacock June 21.

East West Players Name Lily Tung Crystal As New Artistic Director

Lily Tung Crystal has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of East West Players. Learn more about Tung and about the theatre.

KUNG FU PANDA 4 Sets April 9 Digital Release

The Dragon Warrior is back! Po and his new rag tag army embark on an action-packed adventure in Kung Fu Panda 4, arriving in homes on digital platforms where you can buy or rent movies, April 9, 2024. In addition to the film, fans will be able to also own a brand new short film featuring the cast!

Video: Watch KUNG FU PANDA 4 Sand & Spice Trailer

He who controls the spice, controls the SKADOOSH! Watch the “Sand & Spice” trailer from KUNG FU PANDA 4. The film stars Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane and Ke Huy Quan. Watch the video now!

Video: Watch the KUNG FU PANDA 4 Trailer

Watch the trailer for KUNG FU PANDA 4, featuring the return of Jack Black. Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated film coming soon to theaters. Watch the video now!

Viola Davis & Awkwafina Join KUNG FU PANDA 4

The KUNG FU PANDA family just got bigger. Awkwafina and Viola Davis have joined the upcoming fourth installment. This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4. 

East West Players to Present Screening of EAST WEST PLAYERS: A HOME ON STAGE Documentary

Discover the nation's longest-running Asian American theater, East West Players, as they screen the documentary 'A Home on Stage.' Don't miss the opportunity to attend a free screening at East West Players Theater.

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE Coming to ABC, Hulu, Roku & YouTube TV

To celebrate the continued success of the Disney+ Original series, “American Born Chinese,” The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers a special opportunity to watch select episodes of the acclaimed Disney Branded Television series from 20th Television across its unparalleled distribution platforms and affiliate partners.

National Asian Artists Project To Hold 2023 Gala Benefit in Chinatown in June

 National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2023 Gala Benefit on Friday, June 2nd at The Golden Unicorn. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside the AMERICAN BORN CHINESE New York Premiere

Academy® Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan joined fellow castmates  Ben Wang, International Emmy(R) Award Nominee Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu,  Jimmy Liu and Sydney Taylor on the red carpet. Check out photos now!

Video: Disney+ Releases AMERICAN BORN CHINESE Trailer

Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, 'American Born Chinese' chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god. The series features Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI Premieres in May On Max

The all-star voice cast includes Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, Matthew Rhys, Izaac Wang, AJ LoCascio, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green. The series will also feature notable guest stars including Zach Galligan who starred as the hero “Billy Peltzer” in Amblin’s original “Gremlins” films. Watch a video teaser now!

Lil Nas X, Rachel Bloom & More Join THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Series on Disney+

“The Muppets Mayhem” follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot and Lips — on a journey to record their debut album. Guest stars also include Sofia Carson, Morgan Freeman, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Ryan Seacrest, Chris Stapleton, and Zedd. Watch the first video trailer now!

Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu & More Join AMERICAN BORN CHINESE on Disney+

The coming-of-age adventure features an all-star international cast, including Academy® Award-Nominees and Golden Globe winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Ben Wang ('Chang Can Dunk'), two-time International Emmy® Award nominee Yeo Yann Yann ('Wet Season'), Chin Han ('Mortal Kombat'), and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares WENDELL & WILD Film Trailer

The cast includes Emmy award winning Keegan-Michael Key as Wild, Academy Award ®-winner Jordan Peele as Wendell, Lyric Ross, Angela Bassett, James Hong, Tamara Smart, Natalie Martinez, Tantoo Cardinal, Gabrielle Dennis, Igal Naor, David Harewood, Maxine Peake, Ramona Young, Sam Zelaya, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares Teaser For Jordan Peele's WENDELL & WILD Film

From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and producer Jordan Peele comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild  (Peele), who enlist the aid of Kat Elliot — a tough teen with a load of guilt — to summon them to the Land of the Living. Watch the video trailer now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares KUNG FU PANDA: THE DRAGON KNIGHT Series Trailer

Netflix has shared the trailer for the new series KUNG FU PANDA: THE DRAGON KNIGHT. The film features Jack Black as Po, Rita Ora as Wandering Blade, James Hong as Mr. Ping, Chris Geere as Klaus Dumont, Della Saba as Veruca Dumont, Rahnuma Panthaky as Rukhmini, Ed Weeks as Colin and Amy Hill as Pei Pei.