By Mark Kennedy AP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) — George Takei is next boldly going somewhere special — to Broadway. The “Star Trek” star’s personal and heartfelt show about Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II has found a spot on the Great White Way this fall with him in a starring role. “It is […]
2013 Miss Chinese Seattle crowned
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2013 Scholarship for Women Pageant — also known as the Miss Chinese Seattle Pageant — on Sept. 7 at the Westminster Center in Bellevue. The competition drew 11 contestants. “I was extremely impressed with all of the contestants,” said Judge Jerry Lee, who is also chairman […]
Overseas slice of ‘Pi’ flips Hollywood formula
By David Germain AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — With 11 Academy Awards nominations — second only to “Lincoln” with 12 — and the sort of global box office receipts normally reserved for superheroes, “Life of Pi” is one of the most unusual megahits ever to hit the big screen. Approaching $600 million […]
Paz sings a new tune for Asian American actors
“I pretty much got my education in theater, on the road, on that tour in each city. … I kind of went to the University of [Miss] Saigon,” actress Jennifer Paz said laughingly.