Eddie Huang Challenges Audiences With His Own Experiences

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Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“Wish Dragon” is well aware that “Aladdin” got there first. Making his spirited feature debut, dream-big animation director Chris Appelhans pretty much assumes you’ll be thinking of Disney’s blue genie when his humble Hong Kong hero rubs a jade teapot and produces a fluorescent flamingo-pink dragon, ready to grant his wildest dreams — or three of them at least.

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong censors now have the power to ban films that endanger national security, prompting concerns that freedom of expression is being further curtailed in a city once known for its vibrant arts and film scene.Authorities are cracking down on criticism of Chinese Communist Party rule, arresting many pro-democracy activists in the city and implementing a sweeping national security law last year that criminalizes actions such as the calls for independence during months of

Rebecca Davis editorHong Kong on Friday issued new amendments to its film classification rules, effectively injecting Beijing’s strict censorship standards on the previously liberal territory.Hong Kong censors previously screened content merely to rate it for typical metrics like violence or obscenity, classifying them into one of three categories to indicate age appropriateness.Now, they will have to actively intuit what will displease Beijing.

Eddie Redmayne is enjoying his day out in New York City!

Jane McDonald has broken her silence on the death of her beloved fiancé Eddie Rothe, who died following a battle with lung cancer in March. In an emotional Instagram post shared on Wednesday evening, the former Loose Women panellist expressed her gratitude to those who had donated to Wakefield Hospice in honour of Ed.

Eddie Gamarra has been set as VP Literary Affairs at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness. In the newly created position, Nick’s former VP Studio Business Development will globally source, track and evaluate literary material at all publishing stages to option and develop into animated and live-action content for the two ViacomCBS brands.

Wolfgang Van Halen has said that if it wasn’t for the coronavirus pandemic then maybe his late father Eddie Van Halen could have received more treatment and still might be here.The legendary Van Halen guitarist died on October 6, 2020, at the age of 65, following a long battle with cancer.His cause of death was listed as a cerebrovascular accident, or a stroke.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAn Israeli web host company Wix.com has complied with a Hong Kong police notice to close a pro-democracy website 2021hkcharter.com linked to Nathan Law, a political activist. The move came on the eve of the June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident.The takedown notice cited the National Security Law that was introduced in Hong Kong some 11 months ago.

health risks from the coronavirus pandemic.Critics say authorities use the pandemic as an excuse to silence pro-democracy voices in Hong Kong.Last year, thousands gathered in Victoria Park despite the ban and police warnings. Weeks later, more than 20 activists who took part in the vigil were arrested.

Vivienne Chow Hong Kong film censors issued a warning to the city’s hospital workers union on Thursday evening over the screening two films related to the 1989 June 4 Tiananmen Square crackdown.“I Have Graduated” is a 1992 documentary about the last batch of university students who experienced the 1989 Beijing protests, and was produced by a collective of filmmakers known as SWYC.

Antonio Ferme editorReel Works honored industry leaders who are paving the way in terms of diversity and representation during its virtual 20th anniversary gala on May 26.Hosted by “Hamilton” star Bryan Terrell Clark, “Insecure” star Issa Rae was honored with a Changemaker award along with the inclusion rider trio of Fanshen Cox, Tasmin Plater and Kalpana Kotogal.

Brandi Glanville and Eddie Cibrian are sending their eldest son off to prom.

The New York Times. Roughly 43 per cent of New York state’s residents have been vaccinated, and over half the population has received at least one dose of the vaccine.The state has also been trialling the use of a new app, titled Excelsior Pass, which shares vaccination and negative test results with high-traffic venues and businesses by use of a QR code.