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entertainment2 years ago

Halle Bailey shines in Disney's "The Little Mermaid" remake.

Halle Bailey is set to have a big summer with her starring role in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" and her upcoming role in "The Color Purple" film adaptation. "The Little Mermaid" soundtrack is also highly recommended, featuring Bailey's impressive singing voice along with performances from Melissa McCarthy and Daveed Diggs. In other adaptation news, the action comedy series "American Born Chinese" is now streaming on Disney+ and stars Michelle Yeoh.

via CNN|
#american-born-chinese#entertainment#halle-bailey
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring the Cultural Significance of 'American Born Chinese'

Costume designer Joy Cretton discusses the challenges of creating costumes for the new Disney+ show "American Born Chinese," which straddles two distinct realms: Heaven, via iconic Chinese mythology, and Earth, via an American high school. Cretton drew inspiration from elderly men on the streets of Chinatown in Los Angeles and the art from the original graphic novel to create Wei-Chen's outfits. The costuming process throughout the show was highly collaborative, with input from actors and designers, resulting in fantastical elements rooted in real-life histories.

via CNN|
#american-born-chinese#chinese-mythology#costume-design
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring the World of 'American Born Chinese': Interviews and Insights.

The graphic novel "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang has been adapted into an eight-episode TV series created by Kelvin Yu, which premiered on Disney+. The series streamlines the book's three storylines into one, with an increased focus on Jin's experience navigating high school as his worlds collide with Wei-Chen, the son of the Monkey King. The show departs significantly from the original text, but still manages to retain much of its soul as it transforms into an entertaining on-screen entity for all ages.

via The Ringer|
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entertainment2 years ago

Exploring Culture and Stereotypes in American Born Chinese.

The season finale of American Born Chinese sees Jin and Wei-Chen successfully lure Mowang and the Jingu Bang into a trap, with Jin revealing himself to be the coveted fourth scroll. After saving Heaven, Jin returns home to find his parents missing and a woman on his couch telling him he'll have to go with her if he wants to see them again. The ending leaves room for a potential season 2.

via Ready Steady Cut|
#american-born-chinese#chinese-folklore#disney
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring Bullying and Mythology in 'American Born Chinese' on Disney+.

The graphic novel "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang, which tackles cultural perceptions and stereotypes, has been adapted into a streaming series now available on Disney Plus. The show blends the group dynamics at a largely White high school with martial arts and Chinese mythology, while also spotlighting social challenges faced by Asian Americans. The show arrives at an opportune time for such stories to be widely appreciated, following high-profile projects such as "Crazy Rich Asians," "Parasite," and "Squid Game."

via The Washington Post|
#american-born-chinese#asian-american-representation#bullying
entertainment2 years ago

"American Born Chinese: A Disney Plus Adaptation Review"

The TV adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel, American Born Chinese, may seem disconnected from the original story, but it manages to keep the spirit of the book while updating it for a modern audience. The show tackles racism and identity through a coming-of-age story that is both clever and funny. While the ambiguity of the book's "realness" is lost in the adaptation, the show's use of metatextuality and talented young actors make it just as good as its source material.

via Polygon|
#american-born-chinese#coming-of-age-story#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The Challenges of Adapting 'American Born Chinese' for TV

"American Born Chinese," a new TV series adapted from the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, features an intriguing mix of action, coming-of-age teen dramedy, and fantasy, but never entirely gels. Despite good moments and the benefit of fortuitous timing, the fact that it takes at least three of the eight-episode first season for the plot to kick in is one of those luxuries of a streaming series that can also be a trap. The series represents a more ambitious approach to the kind of teen-oriented series that Disney Channel churns out with regularity, as well as a nuanced view of the Asian-American experience.

via CNN|
#american-born-chinese#asian-american-experience#disney
entertainment2 years ago

The Thrilling Reunion of 'American Born Chinese': A TV High-Risk Feat.

Disney+ series 'American Born Chinese' is a coming-of-age story that blends supernatural elements and commentary on Asian representation in pop culture. The show features Ke Huy Quan, who plays a minor role as a racist caricature from a fake Nineties sitcom, and later as an actor who found success as the character. The series also stars Michelle Yeoh and Stephanie Hsu. While the show doesn't always find the right balance between its regular and extraordinary elements, it is a thrilling watch that attempts to showcase the Asian American experience.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

"American Born Chinese" Takes on TV: A Risky Feat Pays Off for Disney+

The live-action Disney+ streaming series adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's groundbreaking graphic novel "American Born Chinese" has finally arrived after years of fear and uncertainty surrounding the character of Chin-Kee. The book, which won Printz and Eisner Awards and was the first graphic novel ever to be a finalist for a National Book Award, weaves together stories of Asian American boyhood with a revered Ming dynasty novel. The show's celebrated cast includes Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh, and the adaptation honors the surreality of Yang's world with little touches like an Old Navy-esque store that also sells milk.

via The New York Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

'American Born Chinese' Adaptation Finally Arrives on Disney+

The Disney+ adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel "American Born Chinese" offers a textured depiction of first- and second-generation immigrant suburban life, a flashy incorporation of characters from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," and a critique of Hollywood's history of racist depictions of Asians. However, the show's strongest feature is the traditional family story at its core, while the mythological plot and the sitcom scenes are not as imaginative or compelling. The fusion that matters the most is the entirely commercial one between high school dramedy and martial-arts-inflected superhero action.

via The New York Times|
#american-born-chinese#asian-representation#disney
entertainment2 years ago

"Disney+ brings 'American Born Chinese' to life with star-studded cast and thrilling stunts"

The long-awaited adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel "American Born Chinese" has finally arrived on Disney+. The show features a mostly Asian cast, including two new Oscar winners, and centers on high school soccer player Jin Wang growing up amid pressure to reconcile his American and Chinese sides. Mixing elements of teen drama, fantasy, and fight sequences, the show jumps between Jin's storyline and one involving the Monkey King, an iconic character in Chinese folklore. The predominantly Asian American audiences have praised the show's heartfelt and at times humorous portrayal of an Asian American family.

via The Associated Press|
#american-born-chinese#asian-american-representation#disney
entertainment2 years ago

"American Born Chinese" adaptation finally arrives on Disney+ with star power and cultural nods.

The long-awaited adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel "American Born Chinese" has finally arrived on Disney+. The show features a mostly Asian cast, including two new Oscar winners, and centers on high school soccer player Jin Wang growing up amid pressure to reconcile his American and Chinese sides. Mixing elements of teen drama, fantasy, and fight sequences, the show jumps between Jin's storyline and one involving the Monkey King, an iconic character in Chinese folklore. The predominantly Asian American audiences have praised the show's heartfelt and at times humorous portrayal of an Asian American family.

via The Associated Press|
#american-born-chinese#asian-american-representation#disney
entertainment2 years ago

Exploring Identity and Culture Clash in 'American Born Chinese'

Disney+’s new series American Born Chinese, based on Gene Luen Yang’s 2006 graphic novel, tells the story of Jin Wang, a first-generation immigrant grappling with his identity. When Wei-Chen, a new student who happens to be the son of the Monkey King, arrives at school, Jin is drawn into a celestial conflict involving a plot to overthrow Heaven. While the show is observant and tender in its portrayal of growing up as a first-generation immigrant, it gets buried under layers of tiresome, Marvelized nonsense. The adaptation largely plays down the interior battlegrounds of assimilation in favor of placing its political emphasis on the need for better Asian representation in mainstream media.

via Vulture|
#adaptation#american-born-chinese#coming-of-age
pop-culture2 years ago

The It List: 'American Born Chinese' Reunites Stars and Explores Cultural Representation in Pop Culture.

The It List for the week of May 22-28 includes the premiere of the Netflix documentary series MerPeople, the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, and the PBS documentary Fanny: The Right to Rock. The Voice Season 23 finale airs on NBC, while Sparks release their 25th album. Other highlights include the Apple TV+ series Prehistoric Planet, the Max docuseries What Am I Eating?, and the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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