Monthly Archives: October 2010

Secret Identities Volume 2: Shattered is Coming

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Edward

The second volume of Secret Identities is coming out. Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. This is where I quietly freak out in my chair as I am writing this article and I am going to tell you why: When Secret … Continue reading →

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What Asian-American Kids Watch on TV: Phineas and Ferb

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jeff

One of my sons’ favorite shows is a Disney Channel cartoon called Phineas and Ferb.  It’s about two stepbrothers who have adventures while looking for things to do on a summer day.   Phineas and Ferb are excellent engineers and builders … Continue reading →

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Asians on Reality TV: The Amazing Race’s Kat Chang

Posted on October 11, 2010 by John

In my excitement to blog about Kevin and Michael in the latest season of CBS’s The Amazing Race, I overlooked the dynamic doctor duo friends team of Nat & Kat: They are both anesthesiologists. Kat’s hometown is Santa Monica, California. … Continue reading →

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Blacklava’s Good Asian Driver T-Shirt

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Moye

So you’re Asian and female. Does that necessarily mean you’re a bad driver? I hate to think so, since I’m a firm believe that we’re all assholes on the road. Go ahead and prove people wrong by conscientiously putting your … Continue reading →

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Banksy Intro of The Simpsons Snarks on Asian Mass Production, Korean Labor

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Ernie

The Simpsons. Remember them? Popular animated series, culturally relevant ten to twenty years ago? On yesterday’s episode, the opening sequence was storyboarded and directed by none other than pop-culture graffiti artist (and object of affection for Chinatown merchants) Banksy, which … Continue reading →

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National Coming Out Month: Noel Alumit Writes to His Teen Self

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Guest Writer

Gay.com’s “Writes of Passage” project is a part of their work for National Coming Out month. With the recent spate of gay suicides in the news, Noel Alumit — American novelist, actor, and activist and one of the Top 100 … Continue reading →

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Happy 70th Birthday, John Lennon: James Kyson Lee, Esna Yoon, & Dawen sing ‘Imagine’

Posted on October 9, 2010 by jozjozjoz

On the occasion of John Lennon’s 70th birthday, Google released an animated logo— but at 8Asians, we share a video of Esna Yoon, Dawen, and actor James Kyson Lee from last month’s AAPI Rock the Vote.

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Zhang Ziyi is the new Face of Omega Watches, Live-Action Mulan

Posted on October 9, 2010 by John

The other day I was at the mall, passed an Omega store and noticed that Zhang Ziyi was a spokesperson for the Omega brand. After Googling her to see what she’s been up to, I also discovered that she is … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles: 2010 ID Film Fest in Little Tokyo This Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jozjozjoz

The 3-day 2010 ID Film Fest kicks off tonight in Little Tokyo and it features a weekend of Asian/Asian American films and workshops. Opening with the Los Angeles premiere of the critically acclaimed film Kit Hui’s Fog (starring Terrence Yin … Continue reading →

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