Daily Archives: March 26, 2011

Whitewashing Akira by Prince Gomolvilas

Whitewashing Akira by Prince GomolvilasWhitewashing Akira

Playwright/performer Prince Gomolvilas talks candidly about the upcoming film adaptation of “Akira,” in which a number of white actors are being considered for the lead roles. Recent reports are that Warner Bros. have sent scripts to the five actors in contention to play Kaneda including Joaquin Phoenix, Justin Timberlake, Michael Fassbender, Garrett Hedlund, and Chris Pine. Three others including Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, and James McAvoy are going after the role of Tetsuo. Prince would normally save this monologue for JUKEBOX STORIES (a storytelling, song-singing, bingo-playing, theatrical extravaganza starring Prince Gomolvilas and musician Brandon Patton.) However, the subject matter begs to be discussed right now. How would people feel if Boondocks were cast white? So why is Akira being cast white? Hollywood continues to whitewash Asian roles such as 21, The Last Airbender, and Dragonball Evolution. Join the online petition for Don’t Whitewash AKIRA here.

Previously, Prince Gomolvilas brought you the monologue 21 Reasons Why This Movie Sucks.

Whitewashing Akira by Prince Gomolvilas

Minute to Win It – Asian American edition

Minute to Win It - Asian American edition

The father/daughter team of Wayne Kawamto and Darcy Kawamto made an appearance on the latest episode of “Minute to Win It”. The family from Tustin, CA compete in a bid to win enough money to put Darcy through dental school. They play several levels including Mad Dog, Ping Tac Toe, Ready Spaghetti, Spoon Tune, Layin’ Track, and Cyclone. How far will they get in their quest for the million-dollar prize? Watch the episode entitled “Like Father, Like Daughter”. The dynamics between the two are fun to watch.

Minute to Win It – Asian American edition

Heavy Ghetto Acoustic Promo by Notorious MSG

Heavy Ghetto album teaser by Notorious MSG

Notorious MSG released another new promotional video for their upcoming album “Heavy Ghetto“. In their second promo video for the group’s first full length album, the Chinatown Hustlas go acoustic. With this new look, we’re not sure what kind of tracks to expect. One things for certain, Hong Kong Fever, Down-Lo Mein, and The Hunan Bomb will bring irreverent music from the streets of the Chinatown hood. The original Chinatown Bad Boys are back.

update: You can get the album on Heavy Ghetto - The Notorious MSG or amazon.

Heavy Ghetto Acoustic Promo by Notorious MSG