Category: Film

Asian American, Awards, Benefits, Film

May 20: Sam Khichi, Don Tamaki and Simu Liu to Receive 2024 Justice in Action Awards at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will hold its annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2024. This year’s gala will commemorate AALDEF’s 50th anniversary, and will be held in-person at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC. Our 2024 Justice in Action Award recipients include: Sam Khichi, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel of CVS Health; Don Tamaki, Partner of Minami Tamaki LLP; and Simu Liu, … Continue reading May 20: Sam Khichi, Don Tamaki and Simu Liu to Receive 2024 Justice in Action Awards at AALDEF’s 50th Anniversary Gala

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Apr. 8: NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ 2024 Gala to Honor Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Ang Lee, Golden Globe-Nominated Actor Corey Stoll and Multi-Platinum Singer and Songwriter Madison Love

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts is honoring world-renowned film director Ang Lee (’84), critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll (’03), known for his roles in the MCU’s “Ant-Man” films, “Billions” and “House of Cards,” and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love (’17), who was recently credited in the Grammy-award-winning soundtrack of the blockbuster film “Barbie,” at its 2024 gala on April 8 … Continue reading Apr. 8: NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ 2024 Gala to Honor Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Ang Lee, Golden Globe-Nominated Actor Corey Stoll and Multi-Platinum Singer and Songwriter Madison Love

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Feb. 7: Works & Process: Spill the Tea with George Lee and TEN TIMES BETTER, Jennifer Lin’s documentary goes from library stacks to screen

Works & Process at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division is presenting Spill the Tea with George Lee, Ten Times Better, Jennifer Lin’s documentary goes from library stacks to screen on Wednesday, February 7 at 6pm at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Bruno Walter Auditorium, 111 Amsterdam Avenue at West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023. In November 2022, … Continue reading Feb. 7: Works & Process: Spill the Tea with George Lee and TEN TIMES BETTER, Jennifer Lin’s documentary goes from library stacks to screen

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Jan. 23: Asia Society New York – Past Lives and “Present Screens: The Movies That Made Asian America” – Director Celine Song and Author Jeff Yang In Conversation

Asia Society New York is presenting “Past Lives and Present Screens: The Movies That Made Asian America – Director Celine Song and Author Jeff Yang In Conversation” on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:30pm. This is the New York launch celebration for New York Times bestselling author Jeff Yang’s new book The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America. This candid conversation with Celine Song, … Continue reading Jan. 23: Asia Society New York – Past Lives and “Present Screens: The Movies That Made Asian America” – Director Celine Song and Author Jeff Yang In Conversation

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Nov. 7-Dec. 3: Matthew Broderick, Francis Jue, Ann Harada, Genevieve Angelson, Anna Chlumsky, Julie Halston, Matt McGrath, Chris Myers and More Set for World Premiere of Joe DiPietro’s BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

  La Jolla Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of Babbitt by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro. The production is adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley (Come From Away), the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, and featuring acclaimed stage and screen star Matthew Broderick (The Producers, Playhouse-born revival of How to … Continue reading Nov. 7-Dec. 3: Matthew Broderick, Francis Jue, Ann Harada, Genevieve Angelson, Anna Chlumsky, Julie Halston, Matt McGrath, Chris Myers and More Set for World Premiere of Joe DiPietro’s BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

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Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu to Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Golden Globe nominee Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians, Hustlers, Center Theatre Group’s 2:22: A Ghost Story) will star as Audrey, alongside film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (High School Musical franchise, Kiss Me Kate, In the Heights) as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors beginning September 26 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of … Continue reading Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu to Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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May 24: Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion at Asia Society New York

Asia Society New York is presenting Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion, a film screening and panel discussion with Ping Chong and Revelations Production co-founder Kristina Varshavskaya on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6:30pm. Asia Society New York is located at 725 Park Avenue (corner of 70th St.) New York, NY 10021. Tickets are $12 general admission; $8 seniors/students/members. Click here to purchase tickets.  Chinoiserie … Continue reading May 24: Ping Chong’s Chinoiserie Redux: Screening and Discussion at Asia Society New York

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May 16: Tony, Grammy and Emmy Winning Alumnus André De Shields to Present NYU Gallatin Keynote Address at Commencement at Beacon Theatre

NYU Gallatin is thrilled to welcome alumnus André De Shields as the School’s keynote Alumni speaker on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 1pm, taking place at New York’s historic Beacon Theatre. The graduation ceremony will be available via livestream, starting at 12:30 pm. Mr. De Shields is a graduate of NYU Gallatin (GAL ’91) and recipient of the NYU university-wide Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022 … Continue reading May 16: Tony, Grammy and Emmy Winning Alumnus André De Shields to Present NYU Gallatin Keynote Address at Commencement at Beacon Theatre

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN Star Wendell Pierce, Deborah Borda, Janet Eilber, Hermeto Pascoal,  and Xian Zhang to receive honorary doctorates at Juilliard’s 118th Commencement Ceremony on May 19

Juilliard will hold its 118th commencement ceremony in New York on May 19 at 11am at Alice Tully Hall, presided over by Juilliard President Damian Woetzel and Vincent Mai, chair of the board of trustees. It will also be livestreamed at juilliard.edu. The commencement program will celebrate over 250 Juilliard graduates and include performances by music, dance, and drama students. Juilliard board of trustees vice … Continue reading DEATH OF A SALESMAN Star Wendell Pierce, Deborah Borda, Janet Eilber, Hermeto Pascoal,  and Xian Zhang to receive honorary doctorates at Juilliard’s 118th Commencement Ceremony on May 19

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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE takes home 7 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Michelle Yeoh, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Ke Huy Quan, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Jamie Lee Curtis, Best Directing and Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and Best Film Editing for Paul Rogers- Speeches and Full List of Winners

On Sunday, the multiversal heroes from Everything Everywhere All at Once — the year’s most nominated film with 11 nods — gathered together at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood with Na’vi aliens, estranged Irish mates, First World War soldiers, a new class of Top Gun graduates, Lydia Tár and the King of Rock and Roll, and more for the 95th Oscars. Host Jimmy Kimmel … Continue reading EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE takes home 7 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Michelle Yeoh, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Ke Huy Quan, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Jamie Lee Curtis, Best Directing and Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and Best Film Editing for Paul Rogers- Speeches and Full List of Winners

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