Exclusive: The Black List is opening submissions for six diversity lists in partnership with GLAAD, Cape, the Mpac Hollywood Bureau, The Salon, the Latin Tracking Board, Nalip, 1IN4 Coalition, and the WGA Disabled Writers Committee, in addition to establishing the Desi List-–a new, curated list that will shine a light on the most promising feature scripts and pilots from South Asian writers.
“South Asians make up a quarter of the human population; Asian-Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S.; and South Asians are the fastest growing group of Asian-Americans. That’s a lot of math to say something pretty simple: we’re here, the talent’s here, and the audience is here,” said The Salon co-founders Nik Dodani, Bash Naran, and Vinny Chhibber in a statement.
“We’re excited to partner with The Black List to accelerate the development of the best scripts from South Asian...
“South Asians make up a quarter of the human population; Asian-Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S.; and South Asians are the fastest growing group of Asian-Americans. That’s a lot of math to say something pretty simple: we’re here, the talent’s here, and the audience is here,” said The Salon co-founders Nik Dodani, Bash Naran, and Vinny Chhibber in a statement.
“We’re excited to partner with The Black List to accelerate the development of the best scripts from South Asian...
- 2/28/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Caylee So’s credits include 2019 Cambodian Oscar submission In The Life Of Music.
Est Studios is talking to international buyers in Cannes on Cambodian drama The Harvest from Caylee So, who co-directed Cambodia’s 2019 Oscar submission In The Life Of Music.
Based on a screenplay by Mulan and Gran Torino actor Doua Moua, the story revolves around a man who returns home to his ailing father against a backdrop of shifting cultural traditions in the Hmong community.
Doua Moua, Perry Yung (Warriors & The Knick), Dawn Ying Yuen and Chrisna Chhor star and John Houselog and Moua produced.
The Harvest...
Est Studios is talking to international buyers in Cannes on Cambodian drama The Harvest from Caylee So, who co-directed Cambodia’s 2019 Oscar submission In The Life Of Music.
Based on a screenplay by Mulan and Gran Torino actor Doua Moua, the story revolves around a man who returns home to his ailing father against a backdrop of shifting cultural traditions in the Hmong community.
Doua Moua, Perry Yung (Warriors & The Knick), Dawn Ying Yuen and Chrisna Chhor star and John Houselog and Moua produced.
The Harvest...
- 5/19/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Following the very interesting “In the Life of Music”, Cambodian Caylee So now presents a rather different film with “The Harvest”, a Southeast Asian-American story written and starred in by Hmong American actor Doua Moua.
“The Harvest” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Thai returns to his parents house in Southern California, after a car accident leaves his family in need of his help, but the reunion is anything but idyllic. His father Cher, is as despotic as always, towards both his daughter Sue, and his wife Youa, and the fact that he is experiencing kidney failure but is not willing to take his medicine is not helping at all. His disappointment towards his son is also rather evident, both when he learns that he has quit his job as tutor to work in a restaurant, and because he feels betrayed by his leaving. The whole setting...
“The Harvest” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Thai returns to his parents house in Southern California, after a car accident leaves his family in need of his help, but the reunion is anything but idyllic. His father Cher, is as despotic as always, towards both his daughter Sue, and his wife Youa, and the fact that he is experiencing kidney failure but is not willing to take his medicine is not helping at all. His disappointment towards his son is also rather evident, both when he learns that he has quit his job as tutor to work in a restaurant, and because he feels betrayed by his leaving. The whole setting...
- 2/24/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Doua Moua’s big break came in 2008, when he was cast as “Spider” in the film “Gran Torino” — the first feature film to spotlight Hmong Americans. Now 15 years later, Moua’s family drama, “The Harvest” — which he wrote, produced and stars in — is set for its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
Moua sat down with TheWrap’s Lawrence Yee ahead of the festival to talk about his labor of love.
Tell us about the genesis of the project
Doua Moua: After “Gran Torino,” I was on hold for a couple of different projects. They all kinda fell through because [the role] went to a white guy or the project got shelved. So it got to the point, “When am I going to get another role if I don’t write a film for myself?
I went back and forth — should I tell the story about my dad and me,...
Moua sat down with TheWrap’s Lawrence Yee ahead of the festival to talk about his labor of love.
Tell us about the genesis of the project
Doua Moua: After “Gran Torino,” I was on hold for a couple of different projects. They all kinda fell through because [the role] went to a white guy or the project got shelved. So it got to the point, “When am I going to get another role if I don’t write a film for myself?
I went back and forth — should I tell the story about my dad and me,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Mark Strong (TÁR), Jahleel Kamara (Nanny), Marvin “Krondon” Jones III (Black Lightning), Natalia Reyes (Terminator: Dark Fate), Yoson An (The Plane) and Ed Quinn (The Oval) have signed on for roles in Lionsgate’s action-thriller Shadow Force, from director Joe Carnahan, which has entered production in Colombia. The actors join an ensemble led by Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, which also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, as previously announced.
The film penned by Leon Chills and Carnahan follows Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles the film...
The film penned by Leon Chills and Carnahan follows Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy), who were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Details as to the roles the film...
- 8/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Doua Moua is set to lead the independent film “The Harvest.” The film — a family drama — will be directed by director Caylee So (“In the Life of Music”), who like Moua is of Southeast Asian descent.
“The Harvest” tells the story of an estranged son who returns home to help his ailing and traditional Hmong father, only to set off a chain of events that affects the lives of his entire family. Moua wrote the Cape List and Nicholl Semi-Finalist screenplay in 2009 and tells TheWrap he is excited to finally bring a Hmong tale to the big screen.
“As an actor, I was told my type of Asian does not fit into the narrative of America. Which lead me to writing narratives that I want to tell. I want to redefine what diversity really means and that is inclusion, in front and behind the camera. ‘The Harvest’ may have taken...
“The Harvest” tells the story of an estranged son who returns home to help his ailing and traditional Hmong father, only to set off a chain of events that affects the lives of his entire family. Moua wrote the Cape List and Nicholl Semi-Finalist screenplay in 2009 and tells TheWrap he is excited to finally bring a Hmong tale to the big screen.
“As an actor, I was told my type of Asian does not fit into the narrative of America. Which lead me to writing narratives that I want to tell. I want to redefine what diversity really means and that is inclusion, in front and behind the camera. ‘The Harvest’ may have taken...
- 8/20/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Disney’s live-action take on its 1998 Oscar-nominated animated classic Mulan has finally been set for a China release on September 11. A new poster with the date was released today on the studio’s official Weibo account with a note that said, “Looking forward to meeting you and witnessing the blooming of Mulan together!” The Niki Caro-directed film will screen in 2D, 3D and IMAX (see the full poster below).
The September 11 date falls one week after the China release of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet on September 4 which is also when Disney+ gets Mulan in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and the major European markets where the streaming service is up and running. In markets where the studio currently has no announced launch plans for Disney+, Mulan will go theatrically. That includes Eastern and Central Europe as well as some parts of Asia and elsewhere.
Disney originally held a...
The September 11 date falls one week after the China release of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet on September 4 which is also when Disney+ gets Mulan in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and the major European markets where the streaming service is up and running. In markets where the studio currently has no announced launch plans for Disney+, Mulan will go theatrically. That includes Eastern and Central Europe as well as some parts of Asia and elsewhere.
Disney originally held a...
- 9/2/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
#GoldOpen — the movement created by nonprofit collective Gold House to ensure the opening weekend success of multicultural films — has announced #GoldOpen Premier Access for the release of “Mulan” on Disney Plus on Sept. 4.
“Mulan” will be the first film to debut on the streaming platform with Premier Access, making it possible to watch the film before other Disney Plus subscribers — and as many times as viewers want to thereafter — for $29.99.
“We miss being together — and know the power communities unlock when they come together. As sheltering-in-place continues, it’s incumbent on us to uncover new methods of producing premium, communal experiences from our homes,” #GoldOpen head of operations Brian Nemes said. “What better way to start than with one of the boldest Asian legends, ‘Mulan’; a cross-continental cast; and a legion of partners devoted to reimagining the theatre experience while doing good for the community.”
#GoldOpen Premier Access will provide...
“Mulan” will be the first film to debut on the streaming platform with Premier Access, making it possible to watch the film before other Disney Plus subscribers — and as many times as viewers want to thereafter — for $29.99.
“We miss being together — and know the power communities unlock when they come together. As sheltering-in-place continues, it’s incumbent on us to uncover new methods of producing premium, communal experiences from our homes,” #GoldOpen head of operations Brian Nemes said. “What better way to start than with one of the boldest Asian legends, ‘Mulan’; a cross-continental cast; and a legion of partners devoted to reimagining the theatre experience while doing good for the community.”
#GoldOpen Premier Access will provide...
- 8/27/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Gold House, which helped bolster inclusive films such as Parasite, The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians and Just Mercy with its #GoldOpen movement, has set its first #GoldOpen Premier Access event for Disney’s forthcoming live-action Mulan, which drops on Disney+ on September 4. The highly anticipated adaptation of the 1998 animated feature is also set to open in select markets.
Directed by Niki Caro, Mulan stars Yifei Liu as the titular hero who risks everything to become the greatest warrior in China. As audiences prepare to welcome the adventure and inspiration of Mulan into their homes #GoldOpen will continue their spotlighting of inclusive narratives — but virtually. The #GoldOpen Premier Access will bring theatergoing experiences into households. This includes:
Live Twitter screening parties each day of opening weekend followed Q&As with the cast from the live-action film as well as the original animated feature. Those will be streamed on Gold House and...
Directed by Niki Caro, Mulan stars Yifei Liu as the titular hero who risks everything to become the greatest warrior in China. As audiences prepare to welcome the adventure and inspiration of Mulan into their homes #GoldOpen will continue their spotlighting of inclusive narratives — but virtually. The #GoldOpen Premier Access will bring theatergoing experiences into households. This includes:
Live Twitter screening parties each day of opening weekend followed Q&As with the cast from the live-action film as well as the original animated feature. Those will be streamed on Gold House and...
- 8/27/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape) and The Black List have unveiled the 10 features and 10 pilots for the second annual Cape List, a survey of Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays.
The Cape List includes a curated list of scripts center on diverse Asian Pacific characters and experiences from writers Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
“We are excited to partner with The Black List again for the 2nd annual Cape List,” said Cape Executive Director Michelle K. Sugihara. “Last year we highlighted 12 feature scripts for #asianallyear and this year we’re pleased to include pilot scripts for #20for2020.”
The Black List Founder and CEO Franklin Leonard adds, “We’re incredibly excited to be partnered with Cape for a second year on an even more expansive survey of exceptional writing by and about members of the Aapi community, almost as...
The Cape List includes a curated list of scripts center on diverse Asian Pacific characters and experiences from writers Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
“We are excited to partner with The Black List again for the 2nd annual Cape List,” said Cape Executive Director Michelle K. Sugihara. “Last year we highlighted 12 feature scripts for #asianallyear and this year we’re pleased to include pilot scripts for #20for2020.”
The Black List Founder and CEO Franklin Leonard adds, “We’re incredibly excited to be partnered with Cape for a second year on an even more expansive survey of exceptional writing by and about members of the Aapi community, almost as...
- 5/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday night, Disney had the world premiere of their forthcoming live-action version of the classic animated feature Mulan in Los Angeles and while some were expecting it to follow the lead of major festivals and events closing due to coronavirus fears, the premiere went on as planned and it was filled with red carpet glam and enthusiasm as any Hollywood premiere — but there were discreet precautions taken by the Dolby Theater as well as the attendees.
There were the normal security checks around the Hollywood and Highland center including officials randomly inspecting cars as they entered the garage and metal detectors. On top of that, there were hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the red carpet area and the Dolby Theater.
As attendees greeted each other, many were shaking hands and hugging, but you can overhear people asking permission to hug or shake hands. There were just as many attendees...
There were the normal security checks around the Hollywood and Highland center including officials randomly inspecting cars as they entered the garage and metal detectors. On top of that, there were hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the red carpet area and the Dolby Theater.
As attendees greeted each other, many were shaking hands and hugging, but you can overhear people asking permission to hug or shake hands. There were just as many attendees...
- 3/10/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape) and Franklin Leonard’s The Black List are teaming up for the Cape List, a curated list of the 12 most promising unmade film scripts centering on Asian Pacific characters and experiences.
The partnership, which is a fitting announcement for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, continues the fight for authentic representation and storytelling in film. The pairing between the two organization is an ideal match as Cape has helped to launch writing careers with its New Writers Fellowship and the Black List has become a beacon for Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays.
The 12 scripts on The Cape List represent a diverse array of stories – one for each month of the year in celebration of #AsianAllYear – that scratch the surface of the plethora of Asian Pacific Islander stories. Cape looks to move the needle when it comes to studios making more films in...
The partnership, which is a fitting announcement for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, continues the fight for authentic representation and storytelling in film. The pairing between the two organization is an ideal match as Cape has helped to launch writing careers with its New Writers Fellowship and the Black List has become a beacon for Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays.
The 12 scripts on The Cape List represent a diverse array of stories – one for each month of the year in celebration of #AsianAllYear – that scratch the surface of the plethora of Asian Pacific Islander stories. Cape looks to move the needle when it comes to studios making more films in...
- 5/7/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In this edition of Casting Bits: Benicio del Toro is set to star in Oliver Stone‘s next drama, White Lies. Mark Hamill joins Knightfall as it’s renewed for season 2. Disney’s live-action Mulan remake adds Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua. Roland Emmerich‘s Midway enlists Patrick Wilson, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Tadanobu Asano, and Keean Johnson. Jesse Plemons to co-star with Keri Russell in Scott Cooper‘s Antlers. […]
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- 8/19/2018
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Digital star Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua have landed the roles of Ling and Po, respectively, in Disney’s live-action Mulan adaptation, which is currently in production. Starring Yifei Liu as Mulan, the Niki Caro-directed film follows a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man to fight Northern Invaders attacking China.
Disney releases the popular animated version of the Chinese folktale in 1998. Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Elizabeth Martin, and Lauren Hynek adapted the screenplay for the film, which will be released March 27, 2020.
Wong, best known for the web series, Video Game High School, lends his voice to Sony’s animated film Wish Dragon, which features an all Asian cast. He’s repped by Gersh and The Green Room. Moua, who appeared in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino, is an Academy Nicholl semi-finalist for his script The Harvest. He is repped by Creative Talent Company.
Disney releases the popular animated version of the Chinese folktale in 1998. Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Elizabeth Martin, and Lauren Hynek adapted the screenplay for the film, which will be released March 27, 2020.
Wong, best known for the web series, Video Game High School, lends his voice to Sony’s animated film Wish Dragon, which features an all Asian cast. He’s repped by Gersh and The Green Room. Moua, who appeared in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino, is an Academy Nicholl semi-finalist for his script The Harvest. He is repped by Creative Talent Company.
- 8/14/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Gran TORINOby Mike Digiorgio, Writer You can’t honestly expect Clint Eastwood to go quietly. The auteur can’t make his last appearance without making some kind of statement. Film fans shouldn’t worry that Eastwood the filmmaker is going anywhere. We can have high hopes that we’ll get more films directed with the skill and finesse of Million Dollar Baby or Mystic River. But rumor has it the acting icon makes his last appearance onscreen in Gran Torino. In a way, this is Eastwood’s second goodbye. If you think of Eastwood the actor, two images will jump to mind. There’s the cowboy of the spaghetti westerns that Eastwood masterfully said goodbye to as an actor and director in Unforgiven. But I’d wager for most, the iconic image of Eastwood is a vigilante like Dirty Harry Callaghan, standing above us with gun aimed at our face,...
- 1/9/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
A couple of TV spots for Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino are now online and ready for you to check out below. Eastwood directed the film and stars as Walt Kowalski, a disgruntled Korean War vet who sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager who tried to steal his prized possession, a 1972 Gran Torino. Opening in limited release December 12, Gran Torino also stars Geraldine Hughes, Brian Haley, Doua Moua Brian Howe and Bee Vang.
- 12/1/2008
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Filmz.ru got their hands on some brand new movie stills from the upcoming action film “Gran Torino” by legendary director Clint Eastwood (The Human Factor, Changeling) and starring Cory Hardrict, Geraldine Hughes, John Carroll Lynch (K-Ville), Doua Moua, Doua Moua (Dirty Movie) and Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski. “Gran Torino” will be in theaters everywhere on January 16, 2009. Synopsis: A disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized possesion: his 1972 Gran Torino. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest “Gran Torino” movie stills, news and posters.
- 11/30/2008
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
Check out the latest movie poster from the upcoming action film “Gran Torino” by legendary director Clint Eastwood (The Human Factor, Changeling) and starring Cory Hardrict, Geraldine Hughes, John Carroll Lynch (K-Ville), Doua Moua, Doua Moua (Dirty Movie) and Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski. “Gran Torino” will be in theaters everywhere on January 16, 2009. Synopsis: A disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized possesion: his 1972 Gran Torino. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock for the latest “Gran Torino” movie news and posters.
- 11/6/2008
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
There's a new poster up for the Clint Eastwood helmed "Gran Torino" crime drama/thriller. It's good to see the tireless Eastwood in a leading role, in good shape and still dishing out some justice. Little known Nick Schenk ("I Shot Myself")writes the screenplay based on his story written with Dave Johannson, a first-timer who lands a big score. Also with Eastwood are Cory Hardrict ("He's Just Not That Into You", Geraldine Hughes ("Rocky Balboa"), John Caroll Lynch, Doua Moua and Dreama Walker. Warner Bros. Pictures sends this one to theatres on December 17th in limited locations and then expands on January 16th.
- 11/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
There's a new poster up for the Clint Eastwood helmed "Gran Torino" crime drama/thriller. It's good to see the tireless Eastwood in a leading role, in good shape and still dishing out some justice. Little known Nick Schenk ("I Shot Myself")writes the screenplay based on his story written with Dave Johannson, a first-timer who lands a big score. Also with Eastwood are Cory Hardrict ("He's Just Not That Into You", Geraldine Hughes ("Rocky Balboa"), John Caroll Lynch, Doua Moua and Dreama Walker. Warner Bros. Pictures sends this one to theatres on December 17th in limited locations and then expands on January 16th.
- 11/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
As you can see above, there's a new poster up for the Clint Eastwood helmed "Gran Torino" crime drama/thriller. It's good to see the tireless Eastwood in a leading role, in good shape and still dishing out some justice. Little known Nick Schenk ("I Shot Myself")writes the screenplay based on his story written with Dave Johannson, a first-timer who lands a big score. Also with Eastwood are Cory Hardrict ("He's Just Not That Into You", Geraldine Hughes ("Rocky Balboa"), John Caroll Lynch, Doua Moua and Dreama Walker. Warner Bros. Pictures sends this one to theatres on December 17th in limited locations and then expands on January 16th. What's this all about? A disgruntled Korean war veteran intervenes when gang members attack his Asian neighbor and makes it his mission to reform the teen of the family after he tries to steal his 1972 Gran Torino. Gran Torino(2009)(Released date: 17 December,...
- 11/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
There's a new poster up for the Clint Eastwood helmed "Gran Torino" crime drama/thriller. It's good to see the tireless Eastwood in a leading role, in good shape and still dishing out some justice. Little known Nick Schenk ("I Shot Myself")writes the screenplay based on his story written with Dave Johannson, a first-timer who lands a big score. Also with Eastwood are Cory Hardrict ("He's Just Not That Into You", Geraldine Hughes ("Rocky Balboa"), John Caroll Lynch, Doua Moua and Dreama Walker. Warner Bros. Pictures sends this one to theatres on December 17th in limited locations and then expands on January 16th.
- 11/5/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Thanks to Variety, we have an embedded version of "Gran Torino," directed and starring the legendary Clint Eastwood. Eastwood shows he still has what it takes to star in an actioner as well as helm from the screenplay by Nick Schenk based on the story by Dave Johannson and Nick Schenk. The story follows a disgruntled Korean war veteran named Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) who intervenes when gang members attack his Asian neighbor and makes it his mission to reform the teen of the family after he tries to steal his 1972 Gran Torino. Starring: Clint Eastwood, COry Hardrict, John Carroll Lynch, Geraldine Hughes, Brian Haley, Dreama Walker, Doua Moua, Brian Howe, Sarah Neubaker, Lee Mong Vang, Nana Gbewonyo Gran Torino(2009)(Released date: 17 December, 2008) - Rate & Review this! (Not released? Then add a rating on your anticipation!) - Add to your List! - Find similar releases!- Get Showtimes & Tickets on MovieJungle.
- 10/30/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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