Peilin Chou on bringing cultural authenticity to DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s “Abominable”
To Chou, she defines authenticity as truth rendered through an intimate understanding of character and setting, both inside and out.
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Matt Braly on Bringing Thai American Representation to Disney Channel’s “Amphibia”
Braly talks about how the works of Nick Park and Hayao Miyazaki have inspired him, how childhood trips to Bangkok served as the inspiration for the show, the importance of having a Thai American as the lead character, and how Song played a big role in developing her character.
New Academy members include John Cho, Riz Ahmed, Grace Lee and more
The new Academy members are 39 percent women and 30 percent people of color
In Memoriam: Tyrus Wong (1910-2016)
The talented artist’s work and life story is captured on film in a new documentary.
“Kubo” Is Complicated, Flawed, And You Should Totally See It This Weekend
“There are plenty of lines from the core supporting cast that could have been filled by the George Takeis, the Amy Hills, and the Tamlyn Tomitas of the world.”
The pair behind Pixar’s Oscar nominated short “Sanjay’s Super Team” talks personal inspiration and hybrid identities
“I was showing him a little drawing I did of what my dad did every morning. I did a drawing of him praying at a shrine, and in the same drawing there is little Sanjay, you know, worshipping his Gods that were on the TV. John saw that and was like: ‘That’s great! Let’s make that. Just tell your story, tell the truth of you and your father.'” – Sanjay Patel
“TYRUS” Film Shines the Spotlight on the Chinese American Behind “Bambi”
While TYRUS is a film that puts a human face to our nation of immigrants, it is also a love story about family and art.
Q&A with Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of “Kung Fu Panda 3”
Jennifer Yuh Nelson discusses her early memories of drawing with her sisters, Asian and Asian American actors in the film, and how her own life parallels Po’s.