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One man’s mess is another man’s award-winning show

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For as long as he can remember, Matt Chan has had a love affair with visual media. “I was always drawn to movies and TV in high school,” said Chan. “There was no doubt that this was what I wanted to do [when I was older]” …

Goro Miyazaki follows proudly in his father’s footsteps with “Earthsea”

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“Tales from Earthsea” is the first feature film directed by Goro Miyazaki, son of master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. The film had a tough time making it to American screens. First, the father disagreed with the son over the film’s animation techniques. Eventually, they stopped speaking to each other during its production. Then, the film’s USA distribution got held up due to copyright issues …

Local Filipino girl debuts on big screen after overcoming dyslexia

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Jada Morrison, a shy 13-year-old Filipino American from Bellevue, has had to overcome dyslexia in order to star in a movie.

Film details Japan’s buggy love affair

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Director Jessica Oreck opens her made-in-Japan documentary, “Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo,” with two Japanese insect hunters in a wooded area.

Spinning across the country, DJ Tina T pauses to plan a DJ camp for teens this summer

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For some, career paths are mapped out in grade school. For others, it’s not until they reach adulthood that they know

“Kindred Spirits”: Unique concept sparks new interpretation of ghosts

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Growing up in the city, Henrietta went through school, got a job, and had a career ahead of her. Yet, she felt that there was a hole in her life, and she set out to find what was missing.

A tragic end for Korean star due to stress

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The constant good news only lasted so long. It has been a mixed month for Asian American celebrities and, unfortunately, it ended in tragedy.

“Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl,” a monster movie already bad before it became racist

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The first three minutes of “Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl” contain more blood than you will see in any other movie this year.

Dancer’s win unfair? Jackie Chan continues box office gold streak

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Let’s check out what’s in store for your favorite Asian American celebrities this summer! Last month (amid some grumblings), pop group Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger,

The Ventures earn one-of-a-kind recognition from Japan’s Emperor

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Tacoma’s legendary instrumental rock band The Ventures won admission into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.