I Choose You! Pokemon Turns 25
Twenty-five years after Pokemon first began delighting children and adults alike, the phenomenon is still capturing hearts, with smartphone craze Pokemon Go enjoying record success in virus-hit 2020.
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Canadian Artist SSUN Releases Debut EP Eclipse
Up and coming artist SSUN recently released her debut EP entitled Eclipse. The EP features three heart-wrenching tracks which include Dear Lover, Motive, and Let Go. Born in Shanghai and now based in Toronto, the artist’s talent is unmistakable.
Tear-Jerker Chinese Film ‘Hi Mom’ Proves Massive Box-Office Success
Audiences are cramming into Chinese cinemas to watch a sentimental comedy that has rapidly become one of the most popular films of all time in the country and marks a triumphant debut for its female director.
PH Rapper EZ Mil Apologized but Will Not Change Lyrics on “Panalo”
Filipino-American rapper EZ Mil’s video on Wish Bus recently became viral as it racked up over 40 million views. However, his newfound fame also came with backlash. Lapu Lapu city mayor even wants to ban him from the city.
Pakistan’s ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Bringing Laughs to Frontier City
Wearing a bowler hat and familiar toothbrush moustache, Pakistan’s Usman Khan darts through traffic swinging a cane, teasing motorists and shopkeepers for laughs and a few rupees with a Charlie Chaplin impersonation that has become a viral sensation.
Indian Celebrities Slam Rihanna for Farmers’ Protest Tweet
Indian celebrities on Wednesday hit back at pop superstar Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg for making social media comments about mass farmers’ protests.
K-Pop Star Apologizes for Hugging a Nazi-era Mannequin
The managers of K-pop girl band GFriend issued an apology after leader Sowon was pictured hugging a mannequin dressed in a Nazi-era German army uniform.
In Miyazaki’s Shadow: Son Goro Breaks Out into 3D Animation
Studio Ghibli, home of the masters of Japanese animated film, has decided to take the plunge into 3D under the direction of founder Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro — though he is far from ready to put away his colored pencils.
Pandemic Boosts Variety of Video Games
You’re stuck in lockdown but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit a tropical island, a space station or have games night with your friends — certain video games have filled the need of the world’s confined for a bit of distraction, adventure and socialising and achieved unexpected success during the pandemic.
Prada Drops Chinese TV Star amid Surrogacy Scandal
Luxury fashion house Prada has cut ties with a popular Chinese actress amid claims that she abandoned her children born to surrogates abroad after breaking up with her boyfriend.
Monsters of Man Star Conrad Pratt is Hollywood’s Newest LGBTQ Icon
Hawaii-raised Asian actor Conrad Pratt has been making waves in Hollywood after starring in Mark Toia’s online streaming service film Monsters of Man. Pratt’s passion to create more representation for the LGBTQ and the BIPOC community in the entertainment industry shines through.
Japanese Man Detained for Forging Popsicle Sticks to Win Pokemon Cards
Police in Japan have detained a 43-year-old Pokemon fan whose drive to “catch ’em all” saw him allegedly forge ice cream sticks in a competition to win cards featuring the game’s characters.
Virtual Idols Take to the Real-Life Stage in China
Liu Jun has long been a fan of a Chinese star called Amy, a teenage pop singer with red hair whose autograph he treasures — and who only exists in the digital world.
Memes, Slang, and Involution: The Story of China’s Most Notorious Bike Thief
The Story of Qie Guevara: When an average convict gets released from prison, they would normally expect a challenging phase of reintegration into society and search for employment. But for one low-key bike thief, the day of his prison-release saw crowds of talent-agency recruiters waiting at the gates.
Cyberpunk 2077 Pulled From PlayStation Store after Bug Backlash
Sony said Friday it is pulling the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation stores around the world after a flood of complaints and ridicule over bugs, compatibility issues and even health risks.
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Anime ‘Demon Slayer’ Set to Dethrone Ghibli Classic for Japan Box Office Crown
An anime epic in which a teenager hunts down and beheads demons has become the surprise sensation of Japanese cinema during the pandemic, and could soon be the country's top-grossing film of all time.
