Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Review: Marvel's Millennial Slacker Rises to the Occasion
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Review: Marvel's Millennial Slacker Rises to the Occasion

News 18  

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Cast: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Fala Chen, Tony Leung, Meng’er Zhang, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Yeoh As Marvel expands its universe with a Chinese superhero and an Asia-set film, there’s a lot riding on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. One of the film’s major achievements is that despite the dramatic background of Shang-Chi’s character, he becomes relatable from the get-go. The bus scene is one of the most engaging action sequences, with a brilliant display of Simu Liu’s martial arts skills. It becomes the core of Shang-Chi, driven by Wenwu’s conflicted character who has all the power in the world but has lost the one thing that his heart desires.

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Lot of it is above my pay grade but sequel definitely happening: Simu Liu on 'Shang-Chi...'
7 months ago

Lot of it is above my pay grade but sequel definitely happening: Simu Liu on 'Shang-Chi...'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Hollywood star Simu Liu says the sequel to his 2021 Marvel superhero film "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" is "definitely happening". Lot of it is above my pay grade but sequel definitely happening: Simu Liu on 'Shang-Chi.' Liu became the first actor of Asian origin to play a Marvel superhero with the hit film that …

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu
3 years, 3 months ago

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When little-known actor Simu Liu tweeted in 2014 asking Marvel for an Asian American superhero, he wasn’t vying for a job — he was venting at Hollywood’s status quo. “I was experiencing just such a frustration turning on the TV and, as a struggling actor, too, just really seeing the limits of what was possible for people …

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies
3 years, 3 months ago

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies

China Daily  

Scenes from Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel release viewed as key step in breaking the mold After watching the new Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, data analyst Kevin Chen said he felt proud of his Chinese ancestry. The movie tells the story of martial arts warrior Shang-Chi－Marvel's first Asian superhero－and depicts …

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies
3 years, 3 months ago

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies

China Daily  

Scenes from Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel release viewed as key step in breaking the mold After watching the new Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, data analyst Kevin Chen said he felt proud of his Chinese ancestry. The movie tells the story of martial arts warrior Shang-Chi－Marvel's first Asian superhero－and depicts …

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies
3 years, 3 months ago

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies

China Daily  

Scenes from Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel release viewed as key step in breaking the mold After watching the new Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, data analyst Kevin Chen said he felt proud of his Chinese ancestry. The movie tells the story of martial arts warrior Shang-Chi－Marvel's first Asian superhero－and depicts …

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies
3 years, 3 months ago

Debate triggered over Asian stereotypes at the movies

China Daily  

Scenes from Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel release viewed as key step in breaking the mold After watching the new Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, data analyst Kevin Chen said he felt proud of his Chinese ancestry. The movie tells the story of martial arts warrior Shang-Chi－Marvel's first Asian superhero－and depicts …

Shang-Chi Gets Record Breaking Opening at Box Office, Simu Liu Reacts to Naysayers
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi Gets Record Breaking Opening at Box Office, Simu Liu Reacts to Naysayers

News 18  

Marvel Studios released its first Asian-actors led superhero movie, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, last week. Actor Simu Liu plays the eponymous superhero character, becoming the first Asian actor to have a standalone Marvel movie. In an interview Liu had described his early modelling days for stock images as the “gift that keeps on giving.” Liu …

Why Asian superhero Shang-Chi could truly change the world
3 years, 6 months ago

Why Asian superhero Shang-Chi could truly change the world

BBC  

Why Asian superhero Shang-Chi could truly change the world Alamy As Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hits big at the box office, it's a milestone in redressing anti-Asian racism on screen, writes Kesewaa Browne. By contrast, if Asian women have fought sexualised stereotypes, in Western popular culture, "South East and East Asian men are completely emasculated," …

Shang-Chi day 1 box office: Marvel film mints ₹3.25 cr, beats BellBottom's opening day collection
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi day 1 box office: Marvel film mints ₹3.25 cr, beats BellBottom's opening day collection

Hindustan Times  

Marvel Studios made a comeback in India with Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings two years after Spider-Man: Far From Home released. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter and said, “#Marvel brings cheer to the #Indian #BO, yet again… #ShangChiAndTheLegendOfTheTenRings - the new superhero film - takes a heroic start… Emerges first choice of moviegoers in #India… …

Shang-Chi movie review: Tony Leung is the secret weapon in Marvel’s best solo film since Black Panther
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi movie review: Tony Leung is the secret weapon in Marvel’s best solo film since Black Panther

Hindustan Times  

Shang-Chi, both the man and the movie, are in a conflict with the past. While Shang-Chi, the character, reckons with the villainous ways of his father, director Destin Daniel Cretton’s massively entertaining movie attempts to undo mistakes committed by its own parent, the MCU. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the MCU’s first film with an Asian …

Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ jabs, flips Asian American film cliches
3 years, 6 months ago

Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ jabs, flips Asian American film cliches

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Like a lot of Asian actors, Simu Liu has played the nameless guy who can do martial arts but inevitably loses out to a more skilled white guy. “It’s his humanity that breaks stereotypes.” The martial arts movie genre has been a double-edged sword for Asian Americans for decades. “It does feel like martial arts, the concept …

‘Shang-Chi’ and what it took to finally get an Asian superhero movie into the MCU
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Shang-Chi’ and what it took to finally get an Asian superhero movie into the MCU

LA Times  

In the summer of 2014, Canadian actor Simu Liu — still a few years away from his breakout role on the comedy series “Kim’s Convenience” — sent off a tweet to what he jokingly describes as “maybe 14 followers.” At the time, Iron Man already had three movies of his own in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We are the ceiling-breakers.” …

Shang-Chi: Asian Americans rally in support of latest Marvel movie ahead of its world premiere
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi: Asian Americans rally in support of latest Marvel movie ahead of its world premiere

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is advocating in support …

Marvel's 1st Asian Superhero Gets The Full Blockbuster Treatment In 'Shang-Chi'
3 years, 6 months ago

Marvel's 1st Asian Superhero Gets The Full Blockbuster Treatment In 'Shang-Chi'

NPR  

Marvel's 1st Asian Superhero Gets The Full Blockbuster Treatment In 'Shang-Chi' Enlarge this image toggle caption Marvel/Disney Studios Marvel/Disney Studios The best moments in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings are the ones where you almost — almost — forget you're watching a Marvel movie. Nearly 50 years after the character of Shang-Chi made his comic-book debut, during …

Awkwafina says her character in Shang-Chi is 'a really good friend, and also useless'
3 years, 6 months ago

Awkwafina says her character in Shang-Chi is 'a really good friend, and also useless'

Hindustan Times  

Hollywood actor Awkwafina, who is known for her comic roles in films, recently shared some interesting insights with regard to her character in the upcoming Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings. Awkwafina added, "She's a really good friend, and also useless -- I think there might be some luck involved in certain aspects of her life. Shang-Chi …

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ movie review: Marvel’s most enjoyable comfort watch yet
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ movie review: Marvel’s most enjoyable comfort watch yet

The Hindu  

For its 25th instalment, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, looks to Asia. While Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings might not inspire the raw awe and wonder of Black Panther for its nuanced take on African and African-American culture, it is quite good fun. An origin story, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings tells of Wenwu who …

Shang-Chi movie review: A potential fan favourite of MCU Phase 4
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang-Chi movie review: A potential fan favourite of MCU Phase 4

Firstpost  

Language: English Daniel Destin Cretton’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s return to Indian theatres, whirrs into top gear with an explosive set-piece early on aboard a San Francisco bus, when Shang-Chi and Katy are attacked by a group of assassins led by a man with a machete for an arm. This after an …

'Shang Chi's' Awkwafina, 'Eternals'' Kumail Nanjiani chat
3 years, 6 months ago

'Shang Chi's' Awkwafina, 'Eternals'' Kumail Nanjiani chat

LA Times  

This fall, the most expansive mega-franchise in Hollywood gets even bigger. And as their acting careers have skyrocketed, each multi-hyphenate has leapt from their shared comedy roots to awards acclaim: Nanjiani earned a best screenplay Oscar nod with Emily V. Gordon for their 2017 dramedy “The Big Sick,” while Awkwafina made history winning the best actress Golden Globe for her …

Shang Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings: Sneak-peek into mind-blowing action of Marvel's film
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings: Sneak-peek into mind-blowing action of Marvel's film

India TV News  

Marvel's first all Asian based cast is shattering all records ahead of its global release. What makes Shang Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings all the more exciting is its authentic martial arts and the mind-boggling action sequences that are unlike any Marvel film before. Take a look here: Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten …

Shang Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings review round-up: Marvel film is 'emotionally resonant and delightfully exciting'
3 years, 6 months ago

Shang Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings review round-up: Marvel film is 'emotionally resonant and delightfully exciting'

Firstpost  

Critics have hailed Marvel’s Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu in the titular role, for its novel storyline and brilliant action sequences. The hype around the new Marvel film Shang Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings is mounting, especially after rave reviews from critics. Director Destin Daniel Cretton skillfully juggles both of …

Review: The real star of Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ is not who you think it is
3 years, 6 months ago

Review: The real star of Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ is not who you think it is

LA Times  

The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Immortal warlord Xu Wenwu and Jiang Li engage in seductive hand-to-hand, heart-to-heart combat in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” When Wenwu takes over a shadowy criminal empire, you might glimpse echoes of Leung’s most significant villain before this one, from Ang Lee’s wartime drama …

‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ to release in Indian theatres on September 3
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ to release in Indian theatres on September 3

The Hindu  

Marvel Studios’ upcoming superhero film “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will debut in cinema halls in India on September 3, the studio announced on Friday. “’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ in cinemas on 3rd September! Set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame”, the movie follows Shang-Chi who is drawn into the clandestine Ten …

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' to Hit Theatres on September 3 in India
3 years, 6 months ago

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' to Hit Theatres on September 3 in India

News 18  

Marvel Studios has set the release date for the Indian premiere of ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ The film will arrive in Indian cinemas on September 3 in four languages including English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, the movie stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, …

Critics Applaud MCU's Latest Superhero Movie Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
3 years, 7 months ago

Critics Applaud MCU's Latest Superhero Movie Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

News 18  

Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest creation Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings had its world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday and film critics have some good things to say about the movie. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie stars Simu Liu as Marvel’s newest superhero and eponymous character Shang Chi who is a martial arts master. Wendy …

Kevin Feige calls ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu’s critical tweet ‘a misunderstanding’
3 years, 7 months ago

Kevin Feige calls ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu’s critical tweet ‘a misunderstanding’

LA Times  

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu, left, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige. Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige was on the defensive Monday while fielding questions about recent criticism regarding “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” as well as a bombshell lawsuit filed by “Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson. At the Los Angeles …

Simu Liu Criticises Disney CEO Bob Chapek for Calling Shang-Chi 'Interesting Experiment'
3 years, 7 months ago

Simu Liu Criticises Disney CEO Bob Chapek for Calling Shang-Chi 'Interesting Experiment'

News 18  

Actor Simu Liu, who headlines “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, has hit out at Disney CEO Bob Chapek for terming the upcoming Marvel superhero film an “experiment” for the studio. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chapek made the comment during an earnings call on Thursday while discussing the company’s future plans for theatrical releases, calling Shang-Chi “an …

Simu Liu criticises Disney CEO Bob Chapek over calling Shang-Chi an 'interesting experiment': 'We are the underdog'
3 years, 7 months ago

Simu Liu criticises Disney CEO Bob Chapek over calling Shang-Chi an 'interesting experiment': 'We are the underdog'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Simu Liu, who headlines Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, has hit out at Disney CEO Bob Chapek for terming the upcoming Marvel superhero film an "experiment" for the studio. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bob made the comment during an earnings call on Thursday while discussing the company's future plans for theatrical releases, calling Shang-Chi "an …

Shang-Chi: Marvel fans ‘hyped’ to see ‘whole new side of the MCU’ as new Ten Rings trailer is released
3 years, 7 months ago

Shang-Chi: Marvel fans ‘hyped’ to see ‘whole new side of the MCU’ as new Ten Rings trailer is released

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Marvel fans are excited for the release of Shang-Chi and the …

Shang-Chi: MCU fast-tracking first Asian-led superhero franchise
3 years, 7 months ago

Shang-Chi: MCU fast-tracking first Asian-led superhero franchise

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Created by Steven Englehart and Jim Starlin, Shang-Chi made his first appearance in December 1973 …

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Marvel release new TV spot, fans are impressed by seamless CGI
3 years, 7 months ago

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Marvel release new TV spot, fans are impressed by seamless CGI

Hindustan Times  

Marvel has released a new TV spot for their upcoming superhero movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The video shares a special insight into the powerful 10 rings and how our protagonist, Shang-Chi played by Simu Liu, learns to harness their power. Simu Liu gets his hands on some rings in the latest TV spot for Shang-Chi. …

Marvel Reveals New Action-packed 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Trailer
3 years, 8 months ago

Marvel Reveals New Action-packed 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Trailer

News 18  

Ever since Marvel released the first trailer of the much-hyped superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ring, fans have not able to keep calm. On Friday, the makers dropped a new trailer giving a major hint that a certain Doctor Strange character could make a cameo. The two-minute-long trailer shows Shang Chi at loggerheads with his father …

Shang Chi and Legend of the Ten Rings Trailer: Simu Liu ups the Ante on Action in Phase 4
3 years, 10 months ago

Shang Chi and Legend of the Ten Rings Trailer: Simu Liu ups the Ante on Action in Phase 4

News 18  

Marvel Studios on Monday shared the look of “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, their first film to feature an Asian protagonist in Canadian-Chinese actor Simu Liu. Liu, best known for his performance on CBS sitcom “Kim’s Convenience”, will be joined by “In the Mood for Love” star Tony Leung, “The Farewell” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star …

Watch the first trailer for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch the first trailer for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"

Salon  

Captain America is retired. The new kids on the block include Eternals, which comes out in November, and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," which hits theaters a couple months earlier. Simu Liu plays the title character, a martial arts master trained to be an assassin by the villainous Ten Rings organization. He's since tried to make a …

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings teaser: Marvel celebrates Simu Liu's birthday by giving fans a present
3 years, 10 months ago

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings teaser: Marvel celebrates Simu Liu's birthday by giving fans a present

Hindustan Times  

On the occasion of actor Simu Liu's birthday, Marvel Studios dropped the teaser for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Simu Liu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings teaser. Tony Leung plays Wenwu/The Mandarin, Shang-Chi's father and the leader of the Ten Rings. As per the description shared by Marvel on their website, "Shang-Chi and …

Fans marvel at new ‘Shang-Chi’ trailer: ‘I never really had an Asian hero to admire’
3 years, 10 months ago

Fans marvel at new ‘Shang-Chi’ trailer: ‘I never really had an Asian hero to admire’

LA Times  

Happy birthday, Simu Liu. The teaser clip introduces the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first superhero of Asian descent, as played by Liu, known for his work on the sitcom “Kim’s Convenience.” With a cast that includes Awkwafina and Tony Leung, “Shang-Chi” will also have an Asian-led filmmaking team behind it, including director Destin Daniel Cretton and screenwriter David Callaham. When “Shang-Chi” …

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel's first project with an Asian lead, wraps filming in Australia
4 years, 4 months ago

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel's first project with an Asian lead, wraps filming in Australia

Firstpost  

Filming for Shang-Chi, which originally began in February, was halted in early March when Cretton was tested for COVID-19. Production on Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has completed its principal photography in Australia. The project marks Marvel’s first project with an Asian lead, starring Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu as the martial arts superhero. Here is …

How Simu Liu's Role Of 'Shang-Chi' Could Change How We See Saviors
5 years, 7 months ago

How Simu Liu's Role Of 'Shang-Chi' Could Change How We See Saviors

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The first Asian superhero to hit the Hollywood big screen could shake up long-held images of good and evil. Simu Liu, who’s been gunning for a superhero role since 2014, told HuffPost that his role of Shang-Chi is “an opportunity to re-introduce ourselves to the world following years of stereotypes and caricatures and tired tropes.” “I think …

Marvel ropes in Destin Daniel Cretton to helm Shang-Chi, MCU's first Asian superhero-led film
6 years ago

Marvel ropes in Destin Daniel Cretton to helm Shang-Chi, MCU's first Asian superhero-led film

Firstpost  

Marvel has booked Destin Daniel Cretton to helm Marvel’s Shang-Chi from a script by Dave Callaham, who will update the character and his story arc Disney and Marvel have tapped Destin Daniel Cretton to helm Shang-Chi, the first film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature an Asian superhero in the lead role. The news comes on the heels of …

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