A blog of recent clips, reporting and notions on what's happening in pop culture of interest to me. Written by Cynthia Wang.
My page for current articles and reporting, random thoughts on TV, music, movies, etc.
Jeff Yang rang the bell once more, and so I answered the call. This time, he would write and edit a compendium of Asian American cinema and supplement it with memories, reviews and assessments from a wide range of fellow media members. Weighing in on Tomorrow Never Dies and Mulan was not only fun but also a privilege. To buy The Golden Screen, click here.
The best thing about working on single-issue publications is taking the time delve into one person or topic at a time, absorbing information and poring over photographs. Thank you to Turnpike and a360 for allowing our Pod to explore such a great range of people and programming. You can buy any of these titles here.
Our band of veteran writers, designers and editors ended the year with five more titles. It was an exhausting but rewarding 2023. Thank you for everyone in the Pod and the teams at Turnpike, 10Ten Media and a360media. To purchase copies, go here.
Meet the Casting Guild of Australia’s 2023 Rising Stars recipients
The outpouring of love and support for Jimmy Buffett helped boost our tribute. It was a callback to closing nights at People in producing that special issue, as well as the one on Suzanne Somers. You can buy any of these issues here.
In the middle of a milestone tour, the singer returns to the screen
The Killing Eve baddie turns good cop in The Chelsea Detective
Work produced from our Pod for 10TenMedia and Turnpike Media, distributed by a360media, from May to mid-September 2023. You can buy copies here.
Taylor and her friends need to save Rock Island before their paradise disappears on the second season of Nickelodeon series Rock Island Mysteries
The costars hit warp speed as a stellar duo in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Simon Kassianides on his rewarding return to The Mandalorian
The Block judge lends her project management skills to a film that gives voice to domestic violence survivors
The White Lotus star casts a spell in Mayfair Witches
As the adult Lottie, Simone Kessell brings a cult element to the present-day survivors in Yellowjackets
The Home and Away star is an aspiring filmmaker creating work on her own terms
As Sam discovers her voice in season two, Somebody Somewhere star Bridget Everett is finding her own as a showrunner and series writer
A working-class single mum and her wise young daughter may not have much, but they have dreams galore in new comedy Rain Dogs. Star Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo offers a preview
Gaining fame in Hollywood, the Iranian Australian actor is back Down Under to shine a light on his own community. On a personal note, it is a privilege to check in with this fabulous actor and update milestones in his career. Thank you, Mojean, for your time and trust.
Along with a core team of writers, editors, and illustrators, I’ve helped conceive, edit, and write 10 more single-issue publications for Jacket LLC and 10TenMedia, distributed by a360media. Business is picking up! Thank you to the Pod for making these possible.
Canberra-born Sara Zwangobani has toured Australia in grand Shakespearean productions and appeared on major series such as Home and Away. But she relished the chance to step into the massive world of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as one of its smaller inhabitants – a Harfoot
