‘Daredevil’ Actor Peter Shinkoda Reveals Racism Behind The Scenes

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorHarry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone worked some magic in China on Friday with Warner Bros’ 3D reissue conjuring $4.6M. This is by far the biggesst single-day gross since cinemas resumed operations, overtaking the opening of WB’s earlier re-release of Chirstopher Nolan’s Interstellar by 66% (though that film bowed on a Sunday).

Celebrated actor Jim Parsons is opening up about his decision to leave The Big Bang Theory, which ultimately led to the show ending. During his appearance on David Tennant Does a Podcast With…, the 47-year-old actor explained to the former Doctor Who star that there were many reasons why he decided to end his run as Sheldon Cooper on the popular sitcom, and that included his dog passing away.

“Hollywood’s most prolific actor” — has accrued more than 600 acting credits and inspired countless careers, yet he still doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Now, a growing group of fans is actively trying to change that for Hong, 91, whose diverse projects include “Seinfeld,” “Big Trouble in Little China” and “Blade Runner.”“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: James Hong deserves a Star on the #Hollywood Walk of Fame. I’ve already started the nomination process.

Wilford Brimley, the actor with the walrus mustache whose down-home geniality seen in such films as Cocoon, The Natural and Absence of Malice endeared him to moviegoers, has died. He was 85.

Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai (“In The Mood For Love”) moves secretly and at his own pace, often taking several years between projects. And per usual, the road to his latest film has been circuitous and perhaps filled with twists and turns and misinformation—perhaps some of it lost in translation or some of it warped from the notoriously controlling Chinese government, who knows.

Everyone has insecurities, even Rihanna. Page Six reported today that the 32-year-old pop star explained how she felt like a “clown” in her outfit at the 2015 Met Gala.

Daredevil actor Peter Shinkoda claimed that former head of Marvel TV Jeph Loeb told the series' showrunners to scrap major storylines for Shinkoda's character, Nobu, and another major villain, Madame Gao (Wai Ching Ho).  Shinkoda also stated that Loeb used racist, anti-Asian comments to justify his demands. "Jeph Loeb told the writers' room not to write for Nobu and Gao," Shinkoda said roughly 10 mins into the panel.

[email protected] panel, Shinkoda — who played crime boss Nobu Yoshioka in nine episodes — revealed that Loeb had instructed writers to scrap plans for a storyline that would delve deeper into Nobu’s relationship with Madame Gao (Wai Ching Ho).“Jeph Loeb told the writers room not to write for Nobu and Gao — and this was reiterated many times by many of the writers and showrunners — that [he said] ‘Nobody cares about Chinese people and Asian people.

Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich took to Instagram over the weekend to share more photos from their whirlwind engagement. The actor proposed to Lovato on a Malibu beach last week with an impressive Peter Marco–designed engagement ring.

Peter Shinkoda is accusing Jeph Loeb of making anti-Asian comments during production of the Netflix series Daredevil.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterDaredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda took a stand on Sunday during #SaveDaredevilCon as he claimed that former head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb said anti-Asian comments during the production of the series.Shinkoda plays, Nobu Yoshioka who is part of the Hand in the series.

“Daredevil” actor Peter Shinkoda is claiming that Marvel execs tried to cut his and another actor’s storylines because “nobody gives a s**t” about Asian people.

Rebecca Davis editorA trio of Hollywood titles previously approved for China announced Thursday that they are set to hit the big screen now that cinemas are kicking back into gear.“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” in 3D and 4K restorations, will screen in China starting Aug. 14 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterSince the top of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a surge in racism against Asians and Pacific Islander (API) which has been bolstered by Donald Trump and his administration’s consistent use of the terms “Chinese virus” and “Kung Flu” to describe COVID-19.