Immortal Studios Presents “The Hero Re-Awakens” at NeueHouse Hollywood in Celebration of AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month

LOS ANGELES, CA

NeueHouse Hollywood Third Floor Terrace

At a time of geopolitical tension, superhero fatigue, and an escalating mental health crisis, Immortal Studios—a next-generation, AAPI-led entertainment company—is inviting audiences to reconnect with stories that awaken the hero within.

On Wednesday, May 8 from 7:00–9:00 PM at NeueHouse Hollywood, Immortal will host “The Hero Re-Awakens”—a live multimedia celebration of Wuxia, the iconic Chinese martial arts fantasy genre centered on justice, transformation, and inner power. The event honors both AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and spotlights Immortal’s five-year journey from indie comics to cinematic universe.

Presented in partnership with NeueHouse, Digital LA, Asian Hustle Network, and Kung Fu Magazine, the evening will feature top creators, performers, and thought leaders celebrating Immortal’s mission—and its growing role as a cultural and commercial force.

Event Highlights Include:

• Fireside Chat: Immortal VP of Content Kelly Sue Milano and renowned Kung Fu/pop culture journalist Gene Ching in conversation with Immortal Founder & CEO Payhuan Peter Shiao to discuss Wuxia’s global rise, Immortal’s mission and cross-cultural impact, and the company’s evolution from comics to a multimedia entertainment studio.

• Storyverse Showcase: A cinematic reel unveiling the evolving Immortal IP universe, including Fa Sheng: Origins and Chronicles of the Immortal Swordsmen.

• Live Performances: Lion dancing and martial arts by East Wind Foundation.

• Immortal Experience Zone: Step & repeat, exclusive merch tables, collectibles, and exhibits from the Immortal collection.

Wuxia: The Genre of Now

With traditional superhero franchises losing cultural momentum, Wuxia—long a cornerstone of Eastern storytelling—is now emerging as the next global super-genre. Rooted in personal mastery, purpose, and justice, Wuxia offers a refreshing antidote to nihilism and disconnection. At a time when cultural forms are often borrowed without full understanding, Immortal is bringing deep cultural authenticity to the forefront—honoring the origins of Wuxia while evolving it for today’s world.

Immortal Studios is leading this resurgence, developing an interconnected, cross-platform Wuxia Storyverse rooted in the legendary works of Shiao Yi, one of the most influential modern masters of the genre.

About Immortal Studios

Immortal Studios is a creator-led, AI-powered, and fan-driven entertainment company reimagining the ancient Chinese genre of Wuxia for the global stage. With exclusive rights to the literary works of Shiao Yi—widely regarded as one of the top creators in modern Wuxia—and a slate of original, interconnected IPs, Immortal is building the first true Wuxia Storyverse for today’s audiences.

The company has assembled a world-class team from both East and West—including veterans of Marvel, Riot Games, DC, 20th Century Fox, and Quibi—and has forged key partnerships with the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu, and UCLA, where the Shiao Yi Wuxia Library was recently established. Together, these efforts position Immortal as the unparalleled platform for authentic Wuxia storytelling, blending mythology, technology, and meaning across comics, film, games, and immersive fan engagement.

Press RSVPs, interview requests, and early access to Immortal’s IP slate available.📩 caseygatescreative@gmail.com