Daniel Anderson

Seattle, Washington

Culture and Entertainment Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Stephanie Hsu series 'Laid' canceled after one season

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Peacock has canceled Laid after one season, ending the dark comedy’s run despite a cliffhanger finale. Starring Oscar-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Joy Ride), Laid follows Ruby Yao, a woman whose former sexual partners begin mysteriously dying in the order she slept with them. As the body count rises, Ruby, alongside her best friend and roommate AJ (Zosia Mamet), races to uncover the cause and protect those still alive.
Keanu Reeves is our dream guardian angel in 'Good Fortune' trailer

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Good Fortune follows Gabriel (Reeves), a well-meaning but underutilized guardian angel who longs for more impactful assignments. Eager for a deeper purpose, Gabriel takes interest in struggling gig worker Arj (Ansari), prompting a soul-swapping scheme with Jeff (Rogen), a wealthy and oblivious venture capitalist. Oh plays fellow angel Martha. Keke Palmer (Nope) and Sherry Cola () round out the ensemble cast as human characters.
Arden Cho, Margaret Cho team up for rom-com 'Cheap AF'

1 week ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Arden Cho (Partner Track, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and comedian-actress Margaret Cho (All That We Love, Fire Island, Doctor Odyssey) are set to lead Cheap AF, an upcoming romantic comedy directed and written by first-time feature filmmaker Roy Hsu.
Netflix's 'KPOP Demon Hunters' slay in first trailer

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Sony Pictures Animation has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature KPOP Demon Hunters. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the story centers on K-pop idols Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who, when not performing to sold-out arenas, secretly battle sinister forces threatening their fanbase. The trio must confront their most dangerous enemy yet: a rival boy band hiding a demonic secret.
The first teaser for Apple TV+'s 'Chief of War' is epic

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Momoa, who is part Native Hawaiian, is deeply involved in the production, serving not only as lead actor but also as co-creator, writer, executive producer, and director of the season’s final episode. He developed the series alongside Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, a frequent collaborator who also shares Hawaiian roots.
Meet the new cast members of Netflix's 'Avatar the Last Airbender'

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

The second season of the live adaptation of the beloved animated series brings in several key new faces. Terry Chen (Jessica Jones) will play Jeong Jeong, the firebending master known for his strict philosophy and initial reluctance to train Aang. Dolly de Leon, who broke out in Triangle of Sadness, takes on the roles of Lo and Li, Azula’s eerily synchronized twin advisors.
Ben Wang joins cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

2 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Ben Wang has officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ newest installment in the blockbuster dystopian franchise. Wang will portray District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow, adding to the expanding ensemble for the Second Quarter Quell story, which is set 24 years before the events of the original Hunger Games series.
Check out these new music videos from the Asian diaspora

3 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

A wave of high-profile music videos arrived from some of global pop’s most exciting names: Charli XCX, BTS’s Jin, BLACKPINK’s LISA, and rising Indonesian girl group No Na. Some are new and some are old tracks with a fresh coat of music video paint—but each has us excited that pop summer can truly begin.
Lilly Singh joins WNBA's Toronto Tempo ownership group

3 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

In this dual role, Singh will be responsible for building community excitement, helping shape in-game fan experiences, and amplifying the team’s brand both online and offline. In an interview with the New York Times, Singh said, “I just love cheering on people, but namely I love cheering women on. I’m an over-the-top person, and I think that’s exactly what you need to be a team hype officer.
Lauren Chan is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's first out lesbian cover star

3 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Daniel Anderson

Chinese Canadian model, entrepreneur, and former fashion editor Lauren Chan has made history as the first out lesbian to receive a solo cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which hit newsstands Tuesday. Chan, 34, is one of four individual cover stars for the magazine’s 2025 issue, joining actor and producer Salma Hayek Pinault, social media personality and former NCAA gymnast Olivia Dunne, and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.