Bawang shines on Hong Kong debut Jul 3, 2009
The company, which uses movie star Jackie Chan in its advertisements, was trading up 30 per cent at HK$3. 10 at midday. (FT.com -- Markets)
Asian cinema has all but disappeared from U.S. screens Jun 25, 2009
Hollywood executives simply "overestimated the American appetite for imported films," says blogger Keith Allison of the cult-film site "The success of Jackie Chan movies and 'Crouching Tiger' had every studio buying up as much stuff from Asia as they could afford, often with little or no regard for the quality of the product" or its likely audience appeal. Perhaps the central problem, says Hendrix, is that hardly anyone in the American movie business bothered to learn anything about the depth... (Salon)
Co-production, a win-win for U.S., Chinese film industries? Jun 21, 2009
Huayi Brothers has made investment in 'Forbidden Kingdom', a 2008 American martial arts-adventure film starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li. It was the first Chinese film company to invest in a Hollywood movie and gained film distribution rights in the greater China region. (Xinhuanet, China)
GRANDMASTER WHO? Jun 21, 2009
Gashimov, who turns 23 next month, grew up studying the games of Alexander Alekhine -- and watching films of Jackie Chan. He has quietly moved up in the international pecking order and recently passed better known GMs such as Alexander Grischuk, Ruslan Ponomariev and Peter Svidler. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DWA's Toon Slate May 29, 2009
The next chapter of the 2008 blockbuster is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, produced by Melissa Cobb and will feature the return of the original all-star cast, including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and David Cross. A new villain has emerged with a mysterious weapon so powerful it threatens the very existence of kung fu. (IGN FilmForce)
Nightmaster aka Watch the Shadows D... May 29, 2009
As for Kidman we never really see her pull any moves, not a single roundhouse kick, which is why she should forget the Oscar-bait roles and star in a buddy movie with Jackie Chan. She owes us that much. (Suite101.com)
'Hollywood Chinese' explores a rich and complex history May 27, 2009
The global success of Chinese film has brought to Hollywood the likes of Ang Lee, John Woo, and Jackie Chan. Unlike Chinese-Americans, such figures have never had to deal with issues like dual identity or American stereotyping. (Boston Globe)
Univision Reveals Powerful Line up for 2009-2010 Season Showcasing Proven Formula across Three TV Networks May 22, 2009
TeleFutura will feed the appetite of action/adventure fans with many new titles this season including Snakes on a Plane (Samuel L. Jackson), I, Robot (Will Smith), A Man Apart (Vin Diesel), Daredevil (Ben Affleck), Rush Hour 3 (Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan), X2: X-Men United (Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart) and Transporter (Jason Statham). On the lighter side of film fare, we are proud to present Monster-In-Law and The Wedding... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Taiwan is down to the final buffer May 16, 2009
So, I suggest that the Chinese appoint Jackie Chan (s) as honorary head of the agency. OK, so lately Jackie has been putting his foot in it by saying that Taiwanese, Singaporeans, Hongkies and Chinese in general lack manners and need to be told what to do. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Despite pratfall, Sandoval is a player May 14, 2009
Stature, as in "not chiseled." There's a reason they call Sandoval "Kung Fu Panda" and not "Jackie Chan.". But the surplus poundage Panda is packing doesn't seem to slow him down. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A year later, China vows to rise from quake May 13, 2009
Chinese celebrities, such as kung fu actor Jackie Chan and hurdler Liu Xiang, joined the memorials by meeting with students who survived the crushing quake. Chan is headlining a team of 300 stars performing pop concerts at several locations. (USA Today)
Movie icon Jackie Chan sings with student survivors May 12, 2009
Jackie Chan (fourth from left) and his team with quake survivors in Beichuan, Sichuan Province, May 11, 2009 ... CHENGDU, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan Monday joined students who survived last year's disastrous earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan Province, singing with them to help boost morale among the teenagers on the eve of the quake's anniversary. (Xinhuanet, China)
China opens quake-leveled county to mourners May 11, 2009
CHENGDU, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang and movie icon Jackie Chan will visit student survivors in last year's devastating May 12 earthquake in Sichuan Province on Monday as the first anniversary of the disaster is approaching. Liu, 25, arrived Sunday evening in Sichuan provincial capital Chengdu. (Xinhuanet, China)
Star heritage May 8, 2009
Somehow the pull of Jackie Chan, another action star, has not captured the Hong Kong public's imagination quite as much. Jackie Chan has told reporters of his desire to donate his collection of antique sandalwood houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties to Hong Kong, to help spur interest in his heritage and provide Hong Kong with more tourist attractions ... Jackie Chan is criticised by some in Hong Kong for being too pro-Beijing. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* FEATURE : Deaflympics may be too much for Taipei to handle May 4, 2009
Controversy sparked by Hong Kong action star Jackie Chans (s) remarks last month have cast a shadow over what is scheduled to be the biggest sporting event ever hosted by Taipei City X the Summer Deaflympics, scheduled to run from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15 ... We had voiced concerns about inviting Chinese stars like Jackie Chan to serve as spokespeople, but the city government ignored our warning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
New Police Story 5 May 2, 2009
Jackie Chan takes a break from Hollywood comedies and returns to home ground: Hong Kong action films ... The perils and woes of the Hong Kong police department are almost similar to the cop crunching tales of the NYPD. Ask Inspector Wing (Jackie Chan), who was forced to hit the bottle when one of his cases went kaput and took a violent turn ... Down and out cop, Jackie Chan returns to avenge the death of his SWAT team and locks horns with a ruthless teen gang, responsible for the mayhem. (India Times, India)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Three strikes and you're displaced May 2, 2009
Finally, I was searching on Chicom propaganda central X the Xinhua Web site X for something the other day when I stumbled across this headline, dated April 30: Jackie Chan appointed ambassador for 2010 Shanghai expo. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Jackie Chan stars concert in Bird's Nest May 2, 2009
BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong movie icon Jackie Chan performed a singing concert along with many other pop stars in Bird's Nest stadium Friday, the first day of China's May Day holiday. "Descendants of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and Friends" started at7 p.m. and became the first large-scale concert held in the stadium after last year's Olympic Games. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jackie Chan announces 100th movie Apr 29, 2009
HONG KONG (AP) - Jackie Chan has celebrated a milestone with the announcement of his 100th movie project - a collaboration with "Rumble in the Bronx" director Stanley Tong. The 55-year-old "Rush Hour" star said on his Web site he will co-direct the film tentatively called "Chinese Zodiac" with Tong, with shooting to take place in China, Austria and France. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Trite banter, thin characters subvert Tiananmen Square drama Apr 28, 2009
Action movie star Jackie Chan just made headlines for saying that "we Chinese need to be controlled," but many people secretly wonder if he has a point. For many of the characters, Tiananmen Square is a banal journey of self-discovery full of I dont know who I am speeches. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Scoop: New Moon will rise as planned Apr 28, 2009
Plus: Kal Penn more popular than ever; Jackie Chan backlash continues ... Chan backlash continuesBacklash against action star Jackie Chans query as to whether the Chinese need to be controlled continues days after his April 18 remarks at a business forum in Hainan, a southern Chinese island. (MSNBC -- News)
Lionsgate(R) and Relativity Media Ink New Multi-Picture, Multi-Year Deal Apr 28, 2009
THE SPY NEXT DOOR stars Jackie Chan as a mild-mannered suburbanite who agrees to babysit his neighbor's unruly kids, only to have them accidentally blow his cover as a secret agent. Additional titles will be announced at a future date. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Entertainment Stories Jackie Chan's China comments prompt backlash Apr 20, 2009
Jackie Chan's China comments prompt backlash ... HONG KONG (AP) Action movie star Jackie Chan questioned the need for freedom for Chinese people during a speech Saturday, prompting outrage from lawmakers in Taiwan and Hong Kong, who accused him of insulting his own race. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
NewJackie Chan's China comments prompt backlash Apr 20, 2009
Jackie Chan's China comments prompt backlash ... FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan speaks to media during an event to promote the International Film Festival in Hong Kong ... Legislators in Chinese-speaking regions that enjoy free elections on Sunday, April 19, 2009, lashed out at Jackie Chan after the "Rush Hour" star questioned if freedom was a good thing for China, accusing him of insulting his own race. (Florida Times-Union)
Jackie Chan's China Comments Prompt Backlash Apr 20, 2009
HONG KONG -- Action movie star Jackie Chan questioned the need for freedom for Chinese people during a speech Saturday, prompting outrage from lawmakers in Taiwan and Hong Kong, who accused him of insulting his own race. The 55-year-old star of "Rush Hour" said at a business forum in the southern Chinese island province Hainan on Saturday that a free society may not be beneficial for authoritarian mainland China. (Newsmax)
'Housewives' cast gathers to bid Sheridan adieu Apr 19, 2009
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Jackie Out of 'Control' Apr 19, 2009
Jackie Chan Says 'Chinese Need to Be Controlled ... Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan speaks to media during an event to promote the International Film Festival in Hong Kong ... BOAO, China Action star Jackie Chan said Saturday he's not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he's starting to think "we Chinese need to be controlled.". (Fox News)
Jackie Chan: Chineseneed to be controlled Apr 19, 2009
Jackie Chan: Chinese need to be controlled - Celebrities- msnbc ... Jackie Chan: Chinese need to be controlled ... Jackie Chan said the problem with Chinese youth is that they like other peoples things. (MSNBC -- News)
* Jackie Chan wonders about freedom Apr 19, 2009
Jackie Chan wonders about freedom ... Action star Jackie Chan (s) said yesterday he wa not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he was starting to think we Chinese need to be controlled. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Jackie Chan: Chinese People Need To Be Controlled Apr 19, 2009
BOAO, China -- Action star Jackie Chan said Saturday he's not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he's starting to think "we Chinese need to be controlled.". Chan's comments drew applause from a predominantly Chinese audience of business leaders in China's southern island province of Hainan. (Click2Houston, TX)
Police: Hospital rampage motive may never be known Apr 19, 2009
"He told me he wasn't going to have to lay off anyone after all. "That's the thing that really hurts," she said. Ramirez's co-workers and neighbors recalled him as a friendly, happy-go-lucky family man. Co-worker Melo Dotski said his good humor reminded her so much of comedian George Lopez that she nicknamed him George, something he seemed to enjoy. Ramirez's home in Alhambra is one of three small, flat-roofed bungalows strung along a driveway intersecting a street that during the day is filled... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dragon force Apr 13, 2009
Ive been on set filming with Jackie Chan and there really werent many girls to be seen ... Last seen in Taiwanese director Ang Lees Lust, Caution (2007), Wang is now filming Jackie Chans epic action film Da Bing Xiao Jiang (literally translated as Big Soldier, Little General). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Asian Pop: Cosplay's the thing Apr 9, 2009
He is the author of "Once Upon a Time in China: A Guide to the Cinemas of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China," co-author of "I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action" and "Eastern Standard Time," and editor of the forthcoming "Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology" (). He lives in New York City. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Lucas Till 'Couldn't Really Eat' Before Meeting Miley Cyrus Apr 9, 2009
Actor will follow up 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' with Jackie Chan flick 'The Spy Next Door ... In addition to "Hannah Montana," Till also starred as the young Johnny Cash in "Walk The Line" and is poised to star alongside Jackie Chan in "The Spy Next Door," which he called a "dream come true. I got to work on that with my idol," he said of Chan ... "When I was a kid, I loved Jackie Chan. And [I'm] even still kind of freaking out about it.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Billy Ray Cyrus remains BFF with Miley Apr 8, 2009
A: I have more Clint Eastwood moments in this Jackie Chan movie I just did, "The Spy Next Door." I pulled out more Clint tricks there because I got to carry a gun and I was Jackie's sidekick. In "Hannah Montana" I used Robert Redford as a reference. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
10 Questions for Jackie Chan Apr 7, 2009
02, 2009 Jackie Chan Nicolas Guerin / Corbis ... Do you think your audience is ready to accept Jackie Chan, the dramatic actor ... Will we ever see a Jackie Chan Bollywood collaboration. (Time.com)
Miss Congeniality Apr 6, 2009
She made a cameo appearance in Gorgeous with Jackie Chan and Shu Qi, and acted in The 3rd Generation (starring Nicholas Teo and Amber Chia) and Baik Punya Cilok, while her television stints include Trio And A Bed, and Ghost. The English plays she has been in include The Girl From Ipoh, Rose Rose I Love You and Wish I Was There. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Daniel Wu, The Outsider Apr 5, 2009
Entertainment Features. Daniel Wu, the outsider By Ng Yan Bo, Channelnewsasia. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Different light Apr 3, 2009
Action superstar Jackie Chan broadens his horizons and shows audiences a new side to his acting prowess. JACKIE CHAN will make you cry in this movie ... With his own line of clothing, fitness centres and eateries, Chan has pledged a portion of his profits to fund various charities apart from his own Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* FILM REVIEW: This time, Jackie Chan isnt joking Apr 3, 2009
FILM REVIEW: This time, Jackie Chan isnt joking ... JACKIE CHAN (s) AS STELLHEAD, DANIEL WU (d) AS JIE, XU JINGLEI (}R) AS XIU XIU, MASAYA KATO AS EGUCHI, NAOTO TAKENAKA AS KITANO ... Yees first collaboration with Jackie Chan (s) is being hyped as the action stars first attempt at serious acting, as Chan plays a character fighting to survive in a dark, grimy and morally complex underworld. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
RELATIVITY KILLS DEAL WITH MGM Apr 3, 2009
One source quoted from a letter that MGM's lawyers sent to Relativity threatening breach of contract for "undermining the fundamental rights to the agreement" if the distribution rights to the Jackie Chan movie "Spy Next Door" was excluded from the pact. In a joint statement, both Relativity and MGM claim that the dissolution of their deal was mutual and free of friction. (New York Post -- Business)
Philip Morris must pay widow $145 mln: high court Apr 1, 2009
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U.S. top court dismisses Philip Morris appeal Apr 1, 2009
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George Lopez and TBS Get Ready to Change the Late-Night Landscape With Groundbreaking New Talk Show Launching in November Mar 25, 2009
He will next be seen starring opposite Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door and Mr. Troop Mom, with Jane Lynch. In August, Lopez will film his second HBO Comedy Special, Tall, Dark and Chicano. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars come out for HK film awards Mar 23, 2009
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan (C) and mainland actresses Fan Bingbing (R) and Xu Jingle attend the world premiere of their movie "Shinjuku Incident" as part of the kickoff for the Hong Kong International Film Festival March 22, 2009. (Xinhua Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Batting Around with Hank Conger Mar 14, 2009
HC: Jackie Chan (laughs). MLB: Which aspect of life in the Minors do you find to be the biggest challenge and why. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Taken 2: Taken Again? Mar 12, 2009
Review: The coolest physical stunt work debut this side of 80's Jackie Chan. Connections for Taken. (IGN FilmForce)
Preparing for a TV Writing Career P... Mar 4, 2009
He s written scripts for the animated series Teen Titans, The Wild Thornberrys, The Batman, Jackie Chan Adventures, and Rugrats. Recently, Beechen has also supervised freelance writers as the story editor for shows such as Hi-Hi Puffy Amiyumi and the upcoming TV series The Pink Panther. (Suite101.com)
Chan returns to Chinese film with gang thriller Mar 1, 2009
HONG KONG - Jackie Chan is known for playing the lovable, comical action hero, but the "Rush Hour" star takes on an unusually dark role as a desperate Chinese immigrant who becomes a hit man for a Japanese gangster in his return to Chinese-language film. In this undated photo released by Emperor Motion Pictures, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, center, is seen in this production still photo of the his new movie "Shinjuku Incident" in Hong Kong ... HONG KONG - Jackie Chan is known for playing... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Infotainment Feb 27, 2009
"They told us we were in the camp brothel, that we were the lucky ones. We would eat well and have enough to drink. If we behaved and fulfilled our duties nothing would happen to us.So begins the wrenching account of Frau W, a prisoner of the Nazi concentration camp Ravensbrueck north of Berlin who... Fashion showSYDNEY: This photo shows a spectacular fashion show by Alex Perry (C) onboard the superliner Queen Mary 2 during its one-day stopover in Sydney Harbour. In a unique first, designer... (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Jackie Chan not a hero in new movie Feb 25, 2009
It's the first time Jackie Chan has dropped his characteristic choreographed martial art moves to play a role in a literary film, according to sina ... Starring action superstar Jackie Chan, mainland actress Fan Bingbing, and Japanese actor Masaya Kato, the film depicts a Chinese immigrant's struggle to make a life for himself in the 90s, as part of the underclass of Japanese society. (Xinhuanet, China)
With all due respect Feb 25, 2009
Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee, Chow Yun-fat (from L to R) (File Photo) ... " Lee's stellar career paved the way for the later success of several Chinese actors in Hollywood, including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat and Jet Li. Compared to many Asian-American actors who struggled so much back home, those three were handed numerous plum roles. They each possessed unique characteristics - Chow the gentle one, Chan the funny man and Li the martial arts expert - even if none achieved real A-list status.... (Xinhuanet, China)
Jackie Chan, Alain Robert, Coldplay Feb 18, 2009
Jackie Chan is starring in a new movie so violent that its director has decided not to release it in mainland China, which doesn't have a film ratings system. The film's director, Derek Yee, who is based in Hong Kong, told The Associated Press that he had first considered toning down the violence in "Shinjuku Incident" so it could pass censorship in China. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Chan film too violent for China Feb 18, 2009
HONG KONG - Jackie Chan, the comical kung fu king, is starring in a new movie so violent that its director decided not to release it in mainland China, which doesn't have a film ratings system ... Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan poses for photographers as he awarded the honorary professorship from Savannah College of Art and Design in Hong Kong on Sept. 3, 2008. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Answer to budget cuts: Stop answering phones Feb 17, 2009
2/16/2009, 5:32 a.m. PST HONG KONG (AP) Jackie Chan, the comical kung fu king, is starring in a new movie so violent that its director decided not to release it in mainland China, which doesn't have a film ratings system. 2/16/2009, 4:04 a.m. PST NEW YORK (AP) Justin Timberlake wins style props in the March issue of GQ magazine. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Director: Jackie Chan film too violent for China Feb 16, 2009
Jackie Chan, the comical kung fu king, is starring in a new movie so violent that its director decided not to release it in mainland China, which doesn't have a film ratings system. Hong Kong director Derek Yee told The Associated Press on Monday that he considered toning down the violence in "Shinjuku Incident" so it could pass censorship in China, but decided not to because he thought it would hurt the integrity of the movie. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Big bucks for a Britney bio? Not likely Feb 10, 2009
Actor Ralph Macchio takes exception with filmmakers plans to give the classic 80s flick a modern makeover, with 10-year-old Jaden Smith in the title role and Jackie Chan as the venerable Mr. Miyagi. After reading reactions from online fans, Macchio spoke to about the needless remake. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
‘You Don't Mess With the Zohan' Funnier than hummus in the eye (16) Feb 9, 2009
Zohan is the finest of Israeli agents, sort of Jackie Chan meets 007 with hints of Spider Man. He especially revels in James Bond's casual attitude towards sex and he is constantly encouraged by the huge, dancing lumps seen in the front of his shorts. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Gun-fu master Feb 7, 2009
It turned out the 63-year old director was embroiled in another dramatic scene on the other side of town, commonly known as "Hong Kong Rush Hour." We were assured Jackie Chan wasn't involved in the hold up. By the time Woo did make it to the interview the sun was setting, but regardless of the scene or location, the unassuming 5-foot 5-inch tall director still casts an impressive shadow over international action cinema. (CNN -- International)
