Summary: With a string of hit, award winning movies like “Parasite” and global pop-phenoms like BTS, Asian culture is having a moment in the spotlight. Thus it may be an opportune time for the publication of “The Good Asian,” a new comic book series about a detective in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1936. We talk to Pornsak Pichetshote, its creator, who is a big player in comics, having edited top titles for DC’s Vertigo and helping launch its new TV division.<br> Meanwhile, as Broadway tries to reopen after the pandemic, powerhouse producer Scott Rudin is facing some fallout after a media profile about his past abusive, bullying behavior. Rudin says he will now step away from day-to-day oversight of his ongoing and future productions to prevent talent from backing out.<br> Of course we also cover some of the week’s top entertainment headlines including London’s West End prepares to reopen, Univision and Televisa announce a merger and the 46th annual IRA Awards.<br> <br> The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote<br> <a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-good-asian" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-good-asian</a><br> ‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ Nears $400M Worldwide; ‘Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet’ Wins Weekend Round<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/godzilla-vs-kong-detective-conan-the-scarlet-bullet-lord-of-the-rings-mortal-kombat-china-global-international-box-office-1234739006/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://deadline.com/2021/04/godzilla-vs-kong-detective-conan-the-scarlet-bullet-lord-of-the-rings-mortal-kombat-china-global-international-box-office-1234739006/</a><br> Bollywood Locked Down As Mumbai Government Halts Film & TV Shoots For Two Weeks Due To Soaring Covid Cases<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/bollywood-locked-down-indian-government-halts-film-tv-shoots-two-weeks-soaring-covid-cases-1234735715/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://deadline.com/2021/04/bollywood-locked-down-indian-government-halts-film-tv-shoots-two-weeks-soaring-covid-cases-1234735715/</a><br> Arclight Cinemas, Pacific Theatres Will Close Permanently<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/arclight-cinemas-pacific-theatres-covid-1234949832/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://variety.com/2021/film/news/arclight-cinemas-pacific-theatres-covid-1234949832/</a><br> ‘Soul’ And ‘Wolfwalkers’ Dominate 48th Annie Awards; ‘Hilda’ Led On Series Side<br> <a href="https://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/soul-and-wolfwalkers-dominate-48th-annie-awards-204408.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/soul-and-wolfwalkers-dominate-48th-annie-awards-204408.html</a><br> The 46th Annual IRA Awards<br> <a href="https://popsurfing.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-iras-say-metoo-but-in-good-way-at.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://popsurfing.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-iras-say-metoo-but-in-good-way-at.html</a><br> ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Star Karen Olivo Won’t Return To Broadway Production In Rudin Protest<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/moulin-rouge-karen-olivo-scott-rudin-broadway-production-protest-industry-silence-1234734448/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://deadline.com/2021/04/moulin-rouge-karen-olivo-scott-rudin-broadway-production-protest-industry-silence-1234734448/</a><br> After Bullying Reports, Scott Rudin Says He’ll Step Back From Broadway<br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/17/theater/scott-rudin-bullying-broadway.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/17/theater/scott-rudin-bullying-broadway.html</a><br> Imprisoned Belarus Film Festival Director Tatsiana Hatsura-Yavorska Released After International Outcry<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/imprisoned-belarus-fest-director-tatsiana-hatsura-yavorska-released-international-outcry-1234735704/"></a>
