https://www.scmp.com/rss/330567/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Asian cinema has finally come of age in the West. Despite a long and glorious history that encompasses elegant directors like Akira Kurosawa and art-house favourite Wong Kar-wai, thrilling martial artists like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, and countless Korean heartthrobs, it is only recently that Asian cinema has broken through to mainstream attention in America. First came Parasite’s historic Oscar victory in 2020, an accomplishment followed 12 months later by Minari’s Steven Yeun becoming the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3148362/shang-chis-fala-chen-marvel-motherhood-and-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3148362/shang-chis-fala-chen-marvel-motherhood-and-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:00:14 +0000 If you haven’t seen it yet, then take our word for it – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is steeped in Chinese mythology. When Simu Liu’s titular hero and his companions enter the ancient village of Ta Lo, the dimension that protects Earth from the Dweller-in-Darkness, audiences are introduced to a host of mystical and mythological creatures. Tony Leung’s 12 best movies, before Marvel – from 2046 to Infernal Affairs These include phoenixes, lion-like creatures, strange-looking horses... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3148257/does-shang-chi-really-feature-pokemon-characters-heres?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3148257/does-shang-chi-really-feature-pokemon-characters-heres?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:00:26 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3114476/women-are-paying-price-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3114476/women-are-paying-price-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:07:52 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS The Chinese version of Marvel Unlimited, the American publisher’s online comics library, is now available for download in Apple’s App Store. Operated by NetEase, it carries more than 80 comic series translated into Simplified Chinese. That includes well-known titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as new ones led by Chinese superheroes. China has a dedicated Marvel fan base. Last year’s Avengers: Endgame was the... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3046054/you-can-now-read-marvel-comics-chinese-iphone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3046054/you-can-now-read-marvel-comics-chinese-iphone?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:23:18 +0000 The Chinese version of Marvel Unlimited, the American publisher’s online comics library, is now available for download in Apple’s App Store. Operated by NetEase, it carries more than 80 comic series translated into Simplified Chinese. That includes well-known titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as new ones led by Chinese superheroes. China has a dedicated Marvel fan base. Last year’s Avengers: Endgame was the country’s third highest-grossing film, trailing... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/you-can-now-read-marvel-comics-chinese-iphone/article/3046024?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/you-can-now-read-marvel-comics-chinese-iphone/article/3046024?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:23:17 +0000 When Marvel cast Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, the studio’s first Asian superhero, the Chinese internet reacted with a collective gasp.  The casting of the muscular Chinese-Canadian heartthrob, known for his role in the sitcom Kim’s Convenience, may be celebrated in the West, but for some Chinese, he just doesn’t look the part. “He looks like how Westerners think us Asians all look,” said one commentator on China’s Twitter-like Weibo. The message is the second-most liked response to a report about... https://www.scmp.com/society/marvel-casting-simu-liu-shang-chi-reflects-different-beauty-standards/article/3020236?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/society/marvel-casting-simu-liu-shang-chi-reflects-different-beauty-standards/article/3020236?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:42:07 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS After nearly two dozen films spanning over a decade, Marvel Studios is finally working on a film with an Asian superhero in the lead role. But Marvel-mad Chinese fans are actually more excited about other sequels than seeing Shang-Chi. At San Diego Comic-Con International over the weekend, the studio teased a tantalizing lineup of at least 10 new movies and shows slated for up to 2021. The majority of titles will see the return of familiar characters... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029493/china-more-excited-thor-and-doctor-strange-shang-chi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029493/china-more-excited-thor-and-doctor-strange-shang-chi?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:27:55 +0000 After nearly two dozen films spanning over a decade, Marvel Studios is finally working on a film with an Asian superhero in the lead role. But Marvel-mad Chinese fans are actually more excited about other sequels than seeing Shang-Chi. At San Diego Comic-Con International over the weekend, the studio teased a tantalizing lineup of at least 10 new movies and shows slated for up to 2021. The majority of titles will see the return of familiar characters like Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch and Black... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-more-excited-thor-and-doctor-strange-shang-chi/article/3019562?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-more-excited-thor-and-doctor-strange-shang-chi/article/3019562?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:27:55 +0000 Marvel’s casting of Tony Leung, a beloved Hong Kong star, in the upcoming Shang-Chi film has stirred up an intense online debate in China about racism.  Veteran actor Leung, 57, will play the Mandarin, the villain of the film. Idolized in China, many Chinese fans have questioned Leung’s decision to take this role. The casting was announced by Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, at Comic-Con in San Diego. Some Chinese internet users believe the Mandarin is a similar character to the evil... https://www.scmp.com/society/chinese-fans-debate-whether-marvels-shang-chi-will-be-racist/article/3019596?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/society/chinese-fans-debate-whether-marvels-shang-chi-will-be-racist/article/3019596?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:05:26 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS China loves Marvel, and the huge success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the country has made it an important market for the Disney-owned film franchise. But the upcoming Shang-Chi, Marvel’s first film with a titular Chinese superhero, has been a controversial topic in the country. Marvel is currently putting out offers to Chinese men in their 20s for the role, and the studio is reportedly insisting potential actors be of Chinese ancestry,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029487/marvels-shang-chi-casting-rumor-reopens-debate-about-racist-fu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029487/marvels-shang-chi-casting-rumor-reopens-debate-about-racist-fu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:43:01 +0000 China loves Marvel, and the huge success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the country has made it an important market for the Disney-owned film franchise. But the upcoming Shang-Chi, Marvel’s first film with a titular Chinese superhero, has been a controversial topic in the country. Marvel is currently putting out offers to Chinese men in their 20s for the role, and the studio is reportedly insisting potential actors be of Chinese ancestry, according to Variety reporter Justin... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvels-shang-chi-casting-rumor-reopens-debate-about-racist-fu-manchu-caricature/article/3018940?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvels-shang-chi-casting-rumor-reopens-debate-about-racist-fu-manchu-caricature/article/3018940?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:43:01 +0000 When news emerged last year that Marvel was fast-tracking the development of a movie about Shang-Chi, its first Asian superhero, Inkstone took a stab at casting the title character. In the original comic books, Shang-Chi is from China and is known as the “Master of Kung Fu.” He is also the son of the evil Dr Fu Manchu.  Now, just days ahead of Comic-Con in San Diego, where Marvel is expected to confirm production details, Chinese social media is buzzing with speculation about who should play the... https://www.scmp.com/arts/chinas-internet-has-cast-these-five-actors-play-superhero-shang-chi/article/3018668?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/arts/chinas-internet-has-cast-these-five-actors-play-superhero-shang-chi/article/3018668?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:52:32 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Rumors are out that Marvel Studios has kicked off casting for Shang-Chi, the first Chinese superhero to helm a movie franchise from one of Hollywood’s most bankable studios. Ludi Lin and Ross Butler are in the running for the title role, according to That Hashtag Show. And as you would expect, netizens in China have some opinions on the casting choices. LUDI LIN         View this post on Instagram                   Ever wondered where... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029425/casting-rumors-marvels-first-chinese-superhero-shang-chi-gets-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029425/casting-rumors-marvels-first-chinese-superhero-shang-chi-gets-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:05:35 +0000 Rumors are out that Marvel Studios has kicked off casting for Shang-Chi, the first Chinese superhero to helm a movie franchise from one of Hollywood’s most bankable studios. Ludi Lin and Ross Butler are in the running for the title role, according to That Hashtag Show. And as you would expect, netizens in China have some opinions on the casting choices. LUDI LIN         View this post on Instagram                   Ever wondered where those dazzling battlegrounds are set in... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/casting-rumors-marvels-first-chinese-superhero-shang-chi-gets-chinas-internet-buzzing/article/3015027?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/casting-rumors-marvels-first-chinese-superhero-shang-chi-gets-chinas-internet-buzzing/article/3015027?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:05:35 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS As the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to focus on a female superhero, Captain Marvel is meant to be a celebration of female empowerment. But in China, plenty of discussion online isn’t focusing on the character’s actions or the film’s plot -- it’s focused on the looks of star Brie Larson. “I’m not judging a person by their looks,” writes a commenter that is about to judge a person on their looks, “but the main character in a superhero movie... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029225/china-thinks-captain-marvel-isnt-attractive-enough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029225/china-thinks-captain-marvel-isnt-attractive-enough?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:01:19 +0000 As the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to focus on a female superhero, Captain Marvel is meant to be a celebration of female empowerment. But in China, plenty of discussion online isn’t focusing on the character’s actions or the film’s plot -- it’s focused on the looks of star Brie Larson. “I’m not judging a person by their looks,” writes a commenter that is about to judge a person on their looks, “but the main character in a superhero movie shouldn’t be a ‘da ma’” -- a derogatory... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-thinks-captain-marvel-isnt-attractive-enough/article/3002173?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-thinks-captain-marvel-isnt-attractive-enough/article/3002173?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:01:19 +0000 A Chinese superhero might helm Marvel’s next movie franchise. But people in China think he has a funny name. According to Deadline, the plot will center around Shang-Chi, a Chinese-born kung fu master. Shang-Chi turned against his father -- the notorious global criminal mastermind Fu Manchu -- after learning about his evil deeds. The ambitious project hopes to do what Black Panther did, but this time for an Asian (and Asian American) audience. Before we get to any of that deeper stuff though,... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvels-chinese-superhero-has-same-name-car-company-china/article/2176306?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvels-chinese-superhero-has-same-name-car-company-china/article/2176306?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:32:25 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS A Chinese superhero might helm Marvel’s next movie franchise. But people in China think he has a funny name. According to Deadline, the plot will center around Shang-Chi, a Chinese-born kung fu master. Shang-Chi turned against his father -- the notorious global criminal mastermind Fu Manchu -- after learning about his evil deeds. The ambitious project hopes to do what Black Panther did, but this time for an Asian (and Asian American) audience. Before... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029022/marvels-chinese-superhero-has-same-name-car-company-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029022/marvels-chinese-superhero-has-same-name-car-company-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:32:25 +0000 Update: Since the publication of this article, Stan Lee’s daughter, JC Lee, revealed that she and her father had been working on a new superhero called Dirt Man. The update has been reflected in this article. Marvel creator Stan Lee passed away on Monday at 95 after a life spent creating some of the world’s most enduring superheroes, including Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Black Panther. Just weeks before he died, his studio unveiled one of his final creations: a Chinese pop star who tours the world... https://www.scmp.com/culture/stan-lees-last-marvel-character-was-inspired-chinese-pop-star/article/3000241?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/stan-lees-last-marvel-character-was-inspired-chinese-pop-star/article/3000241?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:15:27 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Marvel creator Stan Lee recently unveiled a brand new superhero inspired by Chinese pop star G.E.M. This new female character, Jewel, is a world-touring pop star by day and an ass-kicking superhero by night. She developed her superpowers after a mysterious incident involving her grandmother and a charm bracelet. But given her alter ego as a celebrity, she has to learn to hide her powers as well as juggle a life in the public eye. The new superhero was... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028880/stan-lee-reveals-new-superhero-inspired-chinas-taylor-swift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028880/stan-lee-reveals-new-superhero-inspired-chinas-taylor-swift?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Marvel creator Stan Lee recently unveiled a brand new superhero inspired by Chinese pop star G.E.M. This new female character, Jewel, is a world-touring pop star by day and an ass-kicking superhero by night. She developed her superpowers after a mysterious incident involving her grandmother and a charm bracelet. But given her alter ego as a celebrity, she has to learn to hide her powers as well as juggle a life in the public eye. The new superhero was revealed by Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment,... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/stan-lee-reveals-new-superhero-inspired-chinas-taylor-swift/article/2167911?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/stan-lee-reveals-new-superhero-inspired-chinas-taylor-swift/article/2167911?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS You know the story, right? A super soldier that’s a symbol of his country, woken from a 50 year-long cryogenic sleep after World War II, trying to assimilate into modern culture while fighting baddies and tasked with saving the US President. Except i’m not talking about Captain America. I’m talking about Captain China. Yeah, this is a real thing. Even more surprising is that it’s actually from an American publisher, and was created for US readers. It’s... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028636/marvel-watch-out-captain-china-movie-might-be-way?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028636/marvel-watch-out-captain-china-movie-might-be-way?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000 You know the story, right? A super soldier that’s a symbol of his country, woken from a 50 year-long cryogenic sleep after World War II, trying to assimilate into modern culture while fighting baddies and tasked with saving the US President. Except i’m not talking about Captain America. I’m talking about Captain China. Yeah, this is a real thing. Even more surprising is that it’s actually from an American publisher, and was created for US readers. It’s a 12-issue comic series, published by Excel... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvel-watch-out-captain-china-movie-might-be-way/article/2155436?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/marvel-watch-out-captain-china-movie-might-be-way/article/2155436?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000