Your APA entertainment wrap up…

January 23rd, 2012

What do George Takei and Haruki Murakami have in common? They’re both featured in two new entertainment stories on the Pacific Citizen’s website. If you haven’t had a chance to read the full stories, here’s a brief summary of what you’re missing out on:

George Takei is heading to Donald Trump’s boardroom in the fifth season of “Celebrity Apprentice,” which premieres Feb. 12 on NBC. What sort of drama can we expect to see unfold on TV this season? You’ll have to read the full article here to find out.

Also online is a story about the film “Norwegian Wood,” an adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s popular novel. Director Tran Anh Hung spoke to the P.C. about the making of the film. Read more about the film and filmmaker here.

For these stories and much much more, head to www.pacificcitizen.org.

Happy New Year From the Pacific Citizen!

January 19th, 2012

Happy New Year, Pacific Citizen readers. To celebrate 2012, the P.C. has wrapped up publication for its special New Year’s issue. The issue features a photo spread of the top stories from 2011 and columns from JACL national board members reflecting on 2011 and their plans for 2012.

Subscribers and JACLers can download a PDF copy of the issue by logging in here. To purchase the print issue, please call (213) 620-1767 or subscribe at www.pacificcitizen.org.

Ring in the holiday season with these new web uploads…

December 21st, 2011

By Brian Kim/Daniel Chae

Happy holidays, Pacific Citizen readers! We know you’re busy preparing for your holiday vacation, but before you head out to celebrate, take a gander at these new entertainment stories we’ve uploaded:

Online is a story about the new band Monsters Calling Home, which showcased its folksy talent last month at Kollaboration. Find out how this band got started and where you can hear them perform by clicking this link.

Also posted on our website is a story about Japanese star Jin Akanishi who is preparing for his upcoming role in the film “47 Ronin,” which stars Keanu Reeves. What is it like to work with Keanu on set? Find out more here.

Check out these web uploads on www.pacificcitizen.org. And remember, have a happy and safe holiday season!

It’s a wrap! The Holiday Issue is complete

December 14th, 2011

Psst! Come closer and take a look at the cover of the Pacific Citizen’s 2011 Holiday Issue! We just wrapped up production of the 120-page issue. The theme of this issue: “The Camps: Liberty Lost to Community Empowerment.” Here’s a sneak peek inside this special issue that will start hitting your doorsteps Dec. 16:

Mei T. Nakano, noted author, talks about her personal experiences of where she was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Read her story here.

Also in the Holiday Issue is a story by JACLer Milo Yoshino, who talks about Topaz, where his family was unjustly incarcerated during World War II. Find the full story here.

Find these stories and more at www.pacificcitizen.org. To receive the full Holiday Issue, you need to be a JACL member or P.C. subscriber. To subscribe, please click on our “Subscribe” button or call 800/966-6157.

Come and get it! Hot, fresh entertainment stories…

November 28th, 2011

Hello, Pacific Citizen readers. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. While you munch on your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, take a gander at our new entertainment stories:

Online now is a story about YouTube entertainer Tim Chantarangsu, a.k.a. Timothy DeLaGhetto, who is now starring in his own show on MYX TV. Read that story here.

Also online is an article about yo-yoer Noel Kunz, who just won his second Kollaboration earlier this month. What’s next for him? Find out here.

You know the drill, for these stories and more, go to www.pacificcitizen.org

Get Your Nov. 18 Pacific Citizen Issue!

November 18th, 2011

The Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2011, Pacific Citizen issue is now available on the Pacific Citizen website. Reporter Nalea J. Ko takes a look at Occupy Oakland protestors’ unofficial naming of Frank Ogawa Plaza in honor of Oscar Grant. See what the local Asian American community thinks about the move here. The PSW district is also working on a short documentary about the Bridging Communities program and they recently unveiled a teaser for “Passing Down the Legacy.” Our entertainment feature this issue takes a look at the voice behind the animated Julie character in “Allen Gregory.” See our interview with actress Joy Osmanski here. As always, share your thoughts and comments with us on the P.C. website. Also, get ready for our special Holiday Issue which will hit your doorsteps Dec. 16, 2011. Thanks and keep reading!

New web uploads now available!

November 9th, 2011

Hi Pacific Citizen readers! It’s that time again. We have new web uploads available online … now!

The PC staff covered the Oct. 29 JACL national board meeting and the JACL Pacific Southwest District’s 15th Annual Awards Dinner. Read those stories online.

Also online is a story about actor John Cho who is co-starring in the third film in the “Harold & Kumar” franchise, which hit theaters Nov. 4. Read that story here.

Remember to check back on www.pacificcitizen.org for new stories.

Our latest stories honor WWII vets…

November 4th, 2011

Veterans Day is approaching and the Pacific Citizen is honoring the Japanese American Nisei veterans who received the Congressional Gold Medal Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C.

One of our stories features vets who flew on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. We met up with these veterans at the Japanese American National Museum before their flight. Read the full story here.

Also online is a story about U.S. Air Force pilot Kari Asai. The Hapa Japanese American says her job is like the movie “Top Gun.” Find Asai’s complete story by clicking this link.

Read these stories and more at www.pacificcitizen.org. Remember drop us a comment on Facebook or Twitter and tell us how we’re doing!

New entertainment articles for your reading pleasure…

October 26th, 2011

Hey Pacific Citizen readers! Have you checked out our website lately? If not, here’s what’s new:

Reporter Nalea J. Ko talked with Nathan and Justin Brewer, who are part Filipino, before their live performance on “The X Factor.” Read what the brothers had to say shortly before they were eliminated on Oct. 25.

Also online is an article about “Work of Art” contestant Young Sun Han. Han who specializes in photography and performance art is competing for a $100,000 cash prize and a solo show at the Brooklyn Museum.

Read these article and more at www.pacificcitizen.org.

Your Friday APA news update!

October 21st, 2011

It’s that time again. The Pacific Citizen staff just uploaded new Asian Pacific American news and entertainment stories. Check out what’s online now:

Children of  Tiger moms and dads, a term popularized in Amy Chua’s controversial book, say they agree with their parents’ strict parenting methods. Contributing writer Christine McFadden talked to some children of Tiger parents. Read their stories here.

Patti Hirahara, the daughter of photographer Frank Hirahara, donated to Washington State University what is said to be the largest photo collection of Heart Mountain. Find out what treasures are in the collection.

If these stories pique your interest, head to www.pacificcitizen.org for more APA news and entertainment stories.