Joan Chen News

Japan Society to Present Film Series on Ryuichi Sakamoto's Music

by Rachel Stone — August 18, 2026

Japan Society will host a weekend film series highlighting rare films scored by composer, musician, and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

25th New York Asian Film Festival Highlights Unveiled

by Josh Sharpe — June 10, 2026

The first highlights have been revealed for the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), an anniversary edition celebrating 25 years of championing the filmmakers, stars, and cinematic movements that have shaped the future of Asian cinema

Video/Photos: Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, & More Star in OH. WHAT. FUN. Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — November 6, 2025

Prime Video has released the official trailer and new photos for Oh.

Joan Chen to Lead New Thriller Film THE EVIL INSIDE

by Josh Sharpe — May 15, 2025

Joan Chen (Twin Peaks, The Last Emperor) is set to star in the gripping psychological thriller The Evil Inside, co-written and directed by Lingo Hseih.

Video: Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, & More Star in Sneak Peek for OH. WHAT. FUN. Holiday Comedy

by Josh Sharpe — May 13, 2025

Prime Video has released a new sneak peek of Oh.

Video: Bowen Yang Stars in New Trailer for THE WEDDING BANQUET

by Josh Sharpe — March 17, 2025

A new trailer has been released for The Wedding Banquet, the forthcoming romantic comedy starring Wicked's Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Kelly Marie Tran.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, SING SING, & More Garner Nominations for 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

by Josh Sharpe — December 12, 2024

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has nominated Wicked for four EDA Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Ensemble Cast and Casting Director, and Best Cinematography.

Interview: Joan Chen on I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE by Tokyo International Players

by Ayaka Ozaki — October 16, 2023

Joan has been a stage manager and actor in Tokyo since 2017.

OUR VERSE IN TIME TO COME World Premiere to be Presented at Folger Theatre in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 16, 2023

Folger Theatre will present the world premiere of Our Verse in Time to Come, a new play commissioned by the Folger Shakespeare Library.

This Thanksgiving, Feast on Fun Films and Cooking Shows on Tubi

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 23, 2020

Tubi, FOX Entertainment’s free streaming platform, kicks off the holiday season by showcasing a variety of Thanksgiving favorites, along with the perfect at-home culinary class, “Cook Like a Chef.

We Are One: A Global Film Festival Announces The First-Ever Co-Curated Programming Lineup

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 26, 2020

Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube announced today the programming slate for We Are One: A Global Film Festival, which will feature over 100 films co-curated by 21 prolific festivals, hailing from 35 countries, in addition to talks, VR content and musical performances.

Film Independent Presents Hollywood Chinese: Why Stop At The Doc? With Arthur Dong

by Stephi Wild — November 26, 2019

Film Independent is presenting Hollywood Chinese: Why Stop at the Doc? on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Film Independent HQ, 5670 Wilshire Blvd.

American Film Institute Announces AFI Awards 2018 Honorees

by Tori Hartshorn — December 4, 2018

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the honorees of AFI AWARDS 2018, celebrating the year's most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image — with 10 films and 10 television programs deemed culturally and artistically significant.

Geena Davis, Joan Chen Join EVE Starring Jessica Chastain

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 19, 2018

Geena Davis and Joan Chen have been cast in the action-drama 'Eve' with Jessica Chastain, according to Variety.

BWW Interview: SOFT POWER's Francis Jue On Representing David Henry Hwang & Fellow Asian-Americans

by Gil Kaan — May 9, 2018

SOFT POWER, the first collective creation of Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, will world premiere at the Ahmanson under the auspices of Center Theatre Group, in association with East West Players and the Curran, opening May 16, 2018.