Articles by Jessica Chen

Jessica Chen

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JESSICA CHEN is a Video Producer at Enstarz and Enstarz’s sister sites with a passion for TV and film. A Maryland native, Jess enjoys writing about Asian and other international media when not obsessing over global entertainment industry trends and machinations. An occasional curmudgeon with a soft side, Adam Mock strives to deliver all things entertainment to the world.

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How 'Bel-Air,' Peacock's New Re-imagining of Will Smith's 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' Found Its Tone and Its Star

With every IP getting a "re-imagining" these days, it may not come as a surprise that even Will Smith's iconic 90's sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," is getting its turn with "Bel-Air," a new series streaming on Peacock in 2022. However, with a show that left such a cultural imprint and made such huge stars out of its cast as "The Fresh Prince," how did the creative team go about tackling this reboot?

Lily Collins and Ashley Park Shine at the 'Emily in Paris Season 2' LA Special Screening

Netflix held a special screening in celebration of the release of "Emily in Paris Season 2" in LA last night. Stars Lily Collins and Ashley Park were in attendance at the beautiful pink roses and pastel-colored soiree.

Stars on the Rise: SF9's Rowoon, K-Pop and K-Drama's Six-Foot Tall Visual Prince

Earlier last month, the Korean Business Research Institute released its November boy group member brand reputation rankings, which indicate which boy group members have the most public recognition in South Korea. While the top two boy group members were BTS's Jimin and V, usual suspects due to their overwhelming international exposure, I was pleasantly surprised by who scored third place: SF9's Rowoon.

How To Avoid 'Spider-Man No Way Home' Spoilers On Social Media

With "Spider-Man: Now Way Home" dropping Friday, December 17th, it's been a minefield trying to navigate the internet and real life without running into spoilers for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster. Even without seeking out trailers, I was receiving random information about "Spider-Man: No Way Home" purely through cultural osmosis.

More 'Servant!' Apple TV+ Renews M. Night Shyamalan Show for a Fourth Season Following the 'Servant Season 3' Trailer Release'

If you were intrigued by yesterday's release of the "Servant Season 3" trailer, then there's more good news: Apple TV+ has renewed "Servant" for a fourth season! Created by Tony Basgallop and executive produced alongside M. Night Shyamalan, "Servant" follows a family whose lost of their infant son opens the door to a mysterious force to enter their home.

What Netflix's Declining True Crime Docu-Series Viewership Indicates About Changing American Viewership Habits

A recent Variety study done with data from FlixPatrol came up with a surprising finding: Netflix's infamous true crime docu-series' viewership is declining. With the exception of "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" and "Tiger King 2," Netflix's 2021 true crime docu-series haven't been breaking the streamer's top 10 U.S. TV series ranking, despite Netflix releasing new true crime docu-series every month this year.

Amandla Stenberg in Talks for Lead Role in New Star Wars Disney Plus Series 'The Acolyte'

According to a Variety report, "Hunger Games" star Amandla Stenberg is in talks to lead "The Acolyte," a new live action Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe many, many years before the events of "The Phantom Menace." "The Acolyte" would join other upcoming "Star Wars" Disney+ series, such as the Ahsoka Tano series starring Rosario Dawson, "The Book of Boba Fett," the Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor, and the Cassian Andor series staring Diego Luna.

UK Broadcasters Commit to Stop Using BAME Label When Categorizing Creators and Content

A recent report has caused British broadcasters such as the BBC to commit to the retirement of the term BAME as a descriptor for categorizing creators and content. BAME stands for "Black Asian and Minority Ethnic," a "catch-all" term to characterize non-White creators and content in the UK.

Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Will Not Be Shown In Several Middle Eastern Countries Due to the Inclusion of a Transgender Character

2021's 'West Side Story' will not be shown in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, due to the inclusion of Anybodys, a transgender character played by non-binary actor Iris Menas.

'Shang-Chi' Sequel In the Works! Nova Coming to the MCU? Marvel Announces Exciting Films That Expand Its Universe Yet Again

In an article published yesterday, Variety revealed that a sequel to 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' is in the works, with writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton returning to helm the film.

Are You a Lover or a Hater? The Polarizing Nature of Netflix's 'Emily in Paris'

Netflix's "Emily in Paris" is that show you either unabashedly love or love to hate. Created by Darren Star, who is best known for creating shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Sex and the City," "Emily in Paris" follows Lily Collins' titular Emily, who unexpectedly gets the opportunity to work abroad in the City of Lights after the person who's supposed to go learns that she's pregnant. The series follows Emily as she adjusts to life in Paris, meets cute Parisian boys, and struggles to navigate Savoir, the French marketing firm that's her new workplace.

Premium Horror Streaming Service Adds to Its Original Programming with Argentinian Director Demian Rugna's "When Evil Lurks"

Shudder, AMC Networks' premium horror streaming service, has recently acquired the international distribution rights to Demian Rugna's "When Evil Lurks." According to Variety, "When Evil Lurks" revolves around two brothers who discover a "demon-infected man just about to give birth to evil itself." Instead of being able get rid of the man and stop the birth from happening, the two brothers end up helping the demon-infested man with the delivery instead.

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