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Simu Liu Announced as Unforgettable Gala Emcee, Joined by Honorees Charles Melton, Young Mazino, Greta Lee, and More, as Asian and Pacific Islander Excellence Takes Center Stage

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unforgettable Gala, also known as UNFO, the largest and longest-running Asian and Pacific Islander awards spectacular, is back bigger and better than ever, returning to the Beverly Hilton on December 16. The annual star-studded event highlights API excellence and representation in entertainment, arts and culture from the past year, featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. As the API community's premier entertainment gala, UNFO will expand globally for the first time in the event's 21-year history and will broadcast nationwide as a live-to-tape special on the ChimeTV cable network.

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The annual star-studded event highlights API excellence and representation in entertainment, arts and culture from the past year, featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Event producers at Character Media today announce actor Simu Liu ("Barbie," Marvel's "Shang Chi") as this year's emcee, returning from his last hosting duties in 2019.
Adele Lim will receive the Director Award for "Joy Ride" while Sung Jin Lee will receive the Writer Award for "BEEF."
Other major UNFO sponsors include Amazon MGM Studios, Apple TV+, Genesis One Foundation, Joseon Empire, Pechanga Resort Casino, and Society 1.

The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide BARBIE

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Take a trip to Barbie Land when "Barbie, the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on September 12. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel.

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From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken.
Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel.
"Barbie" has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.38 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.' 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place.

NYFA Students & Alums Accepted Into Prestigious Academy GOLD Rising Program

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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The particpants are considered Academy GOLD alums for life, which comes with exciting benefits such as the chance to attend the Academy Awards and network with professionals who have won or been nominated for the Academy Awards.

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The particpants are considered Academy GOLD alums for life, which comes with exciting benefits such as the chance to attend the Academy Awards and network with professionals who have won or been nominated for the Academy Awards.
The Academy GOLD Rising program was developed to induct and nurture the next generation of artists.
The Academy GOLD Rising program is parent to the following programs: GOLD Rising, GOLD Fellowship for Women, the Student Academy Awards, and the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
Director of Marvel’s feature film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Destin Daniel Cretton, is an alum of The Academy GOLD program.

Award-Winning Actor and Writer Simu Liu to Join the Mainstage at Blackbaud's bbcon 2022 Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced that Simu Liu will join the mainstage at bbcon 2022 Virtual, the tech conference for good. Liu will participate in a keynote conversation at the conference, which is taking place Oct. 17–18 as a free, virtual event.

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB),the world's leading cloud softwarecompany powering social good, today announced that Simu Liu will join the mainstage at bbcon 2022 Virtual , the tech conference for good.
Liu will participate in a keynote conversation at the conference, which is taking place Oct. 1718 as a free, virtual event.
As a writer, Liu has contributed to publications such as Variety, Character Magazine, USA Today and Macleans.
In conjunction with bbcon, the Blackbaud Product Update Briefings will be held virtually Oct. 1920.Get more information about bbcon 2022 Virtual and register for free here .

John Cho to Receive Lexus Legacy Award at 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala Presented by Lexus

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Friday, December 3, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to the illustrious list of award winners for the 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala presented by Lexus, Character Media announced today that actor, producer and writer John Cho will receive the Lexus Legacy Award.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to the illustrious list of award winners for the 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala presented by Lexus, Character Media announced today that actor, producer and writer John Cho will receive the Lexus Legacy Award.
The 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on December 11, 2021.
"Lexus is thrilled to support the Unforgettable Gala," said Vinay Shahani, Lexus VP of Marketing.
To interview Unforgettable Gala founder James Ryu, please connect with the media contacts below.

Simu Liu, Sandra Oh, 88rising Amongst Asian Pacific Islander Entertainers And Creatives To Be Honored At 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala Presented By Lexus

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Character Media announced today this year's award recipients for the 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala, presented by Lexus.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Character Media announced today this year's award recipients for the 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala, presented by Lexus.
Liu, who also starred in the award-winning Canadian series "Kim's Convenience," has been noted as the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on December 11, 2021.
Founded in 2002, the black-tie affair celebrates Asian Pacific Islander celebrities, influencers and leaders who have contributed to arts, entertainment and culture.

Universal Beijing Resort: A theme park representing blend of cultures

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Monday, September 27, 2021

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on Universal Beijing Resort:

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on Universal Beijing Resort:
The Universal Beijing Resort officially opened on Sept. 20.
This is the world's fifth and the largest Universal Studios theme park.
It is a "universal" resort, but a "localized" approach can be seen in numerous details.
Kung Fu Panda, the popular animated movie series appeared in a Universal Studios theme park for the first time with its own park.

IMAX Hits Best September Weekend Ever With $13.6 Million for Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The newest Marvel franchise exploded its way to a four-day holiday opening weekend of $13.6 million in the IMAX global network the best global September and Labor Day weekend opening ever in IMAX.

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The newest Marvel franchise exploded its way to a four-day holiday opening weekend of $13.6 million in the IMAX global network the best global September and Labor Day weekend opening ever in IMAX.
Overall, the IMAX global network earned $16.8 million for the weekend the best global box office weekend ever in September for IMAX and the second-best box office weekend for the company in the pandemic era, behind only the blockbuster 2020 Chinese New Year holiday.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai.
Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."

Marvel's first Chinese hero: Kung fu and beyond

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

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Now the film is in the works, and it will be the first Marvel Studios production with a Chinese superhero as its protagonist.

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Now the film is in the works, and it will be the first Marvel Studios production with a Chinese superhero as its protagonist.
His appearance and movement were modeled after Bruce Lee, the Chinese kung fu megastar who gained widespread popularity in Hollywood starting in the 1970s, and of whom Stan Lee was reportedly a big fan.
A classic figure from the Shang-Chi comic is likely to cause controversy in the making of the film, however, is his father, Dr. Fu Manchu.
If Marvel Studios wants to repeat that success, it also needs to seriously study Asian and Chinese cultures.