It’s a big week in announcements, as Warner Bros. Studios (any major U.S. film studio, really) gets its first Asian-American CEO in Kevin Tsujihara and Justin Chon co-stars in bro film 21 & Over. Whether Tsujihara’s appointment will see the rise — finally — of the Asian-American actor is yet to be seen. However, this important bamboo ceiling breakthrough milestone is definitely one to remember.

In this feature, we take a look at Hollywood’s weekly release of new films and grade them on their Asian-American presence, or lack thereof. So sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy this week’s edition of Friday Features.

Studio:
Relativity Media

No. of AA: 4

Rating:  A

21 & Over

21 & Over looks to bring Asian-American Justin Chon to screen as a leading man. While the trailer about Chon’s 21st birthday shenanigans looks promising, it could be a case of Chon in the background while his whiter friends take the spotlight.

Studio:
New Line Cinema

No. of AA: 0

Rating:  F

Jack the Giant Slayer

A retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk pits Jack in a war between a race of giants, with the heart of a princess as a prize. A slew of famous people star in this sleeper film.

Studio:
Fox Searchlight Pictures

No. of AA: 0

Rating:  F

Stoker

India’s father dies and her estranged uncle comes calling, moving in and pulling her into a world of murder and misfortune. Directed by the man who brought you Old Boy, Chan Wook-Park (Park Wook-Chan).

Tags: 21 & Over, Chan Wook-Park, Jack the Giant Slayer, Justin Chon, Kevin Tsujihara, Park Wook-Chan, Stoker, Warner Bros. Studios