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· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man 4′ Trailer Drops for Donnie Yen’s Last Kung Fu Film
Master Ip arrives in 1964 San Francisco in the latest trailer for the final film “Ip Man 4: The Finale.” The film will be the last installment in the “Ip Man” saga in which 56-year-old actor Donnie Yen played the role of Master Ip, a teacher and practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Reportedly Seeking Chinese American Actors for ‘Shang-Chi’ Role
Production for Marvel’s first-ever Asian-led superhero movie “Shang-Chi” has begun and the studio is allegedly putting out test offers for actors to play the part. Variety film reporter Justin Kroll has allegedly been told that “Marvel is putting out test offers for a group of…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen Reveals He Only Had $12 to His Name When He was Directing Films
Donnie Yen, star of the “Ip Man” franchise and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” is one of the many multi-million dollar actors to come from Hong Kong, but it has not always been easy. Speaking to Taiwan GQ, the 56-year-old actor only had 100 Hong Kong dollars ($12) under his name…
· Jin Hyun
Asian American Movies Need To Do A LOT Better Than Generic Rom Coms
When the first few clips and images from “Crazy Rich Asians” were released, the Asian American community was immediately buzzing. Excitement ran high and expectations were even higher — finally, an Asian American blockbuster film with a star-studded Asian cast. Then came “To All…
· Bryan Ke
Marvel Allegedly Eyeing Donnie Yen, Ludi Lin to Star in Shang-Chi
The search for the titular role for Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” has allegedly begun, and the studio is already looking at its short-list of actors for the part, which includes “Aquaman” star Ludi Lin for the spot. Lin’s desire to lead the first-ever Asian-centric superhero film and his…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen Stuns the Internet By Playing Piano, Singing Elton John’s ‘Your Song’
Many people know that Donnie Yen is a great martial artist and actor, but what some fail to remember is that, underneath it all, he is also a great musician – YES! I Know! In his latest Instagram post, the 55-year-old “Ip Man” star showcased his talent in not just the piano, but…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang Get Apology After Alleged Discrimination at Charity Event
Cissy Wang, the wife of international action star Donnie Yen, claimed that their family experienced racial discrimination at a fundraising event in Hong Kong over a week ago. Wang, her husband, and daughter were attending the said event organized by HIV charity organization…
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen and Family Reportedly Face Racism For Being Chinese at Charity Event
Donnie Yen and his family allegedly experienced racial discrimination for being Chinese by event organizers while attending a charity gala right in his home of Hong Kong. The event, which took place on Monday at Rosewood Hong Kong, was organized by The Foundation for AIDS…
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen Releases the First Official ‘Ip Man 4’ Trailer on Instagram
After wrapping up filming in July, Donnie Yen has released the first official trailer for “Ip Man 4,” the final film that concludes the epic martial arts franchise that started over 10 years ago.
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen Spent Weeks Secretly Preparing an Epic Valentine’s Day Dinner for His Wife
While it is no secret that international action star, Donnie Yen has got some serious Valentine’s Day game, this year he upped the ante with something extra special for his wife, Cecilia Wang. (more…)
· Ziye Wang
Donnie Yen Teases ‘Ip Man 4’ With #10YearChallenge Post on Instagaram
Hong Kong film star Donnie Yen was one of the latest to join the extensive list of celebrities taking part in the viral ‘10 Year Challenge’ trend this Wednesday. In an Instagram post, Yen shared a screenshot of himself in 2010’s “Ip Man 2” next to a black-and-white photo of…
· Carl Samson
Jet Li is Starting to Look Like Himself Again Posing Next to Jack Ma at Alibaba Event
Jet Li appeared to be in much better health at a recent awards ceremony in southern China. Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, the martial arts legend worried fans when he looked frail in a photo that went viral last year.
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Returns To Star in the Epic ‘Ip-Man’ Spin-Off Film
After starring in Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians,” Michelle Yeoh is back for a martial arts project — which is what the Malaysian actress arguably does best. Yeoh, 56, will co-star in “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy,” a spin-off of Donnie Yen’s highly-successful “Ip Man” franchise.
· Editorial Staff
Disney Casts Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua in the Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Disney has announced their latest casting decision for their live-action “Mulan” film. Jimmy Wong has been cast as Ling and Doua Moua has been cast as Po, according to Deadline, both endearing and comical characters from the original animated film.
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen is Fighting Jackie Chan in ‘Ip Man 4’
A fight scene between Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan will reportedly be the highlight of “Ip Man 4,” the latest installment in the kung fu series expected to hit theaters later this year. In a Weibo post in June, lead star Yen announced that the movie completed filming scenes in…
· Ryan General
Meet The Chinese Man Playing Mulan’s Love Interest in Disney’s Live-Action Remake
A Chinese New Zealander actor has been cast as the love interest of Mulan in Disney’s live-action film remake. The news comes over six months after the lead for Mulan was announced.
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen Posts First Images from ‘IP Man 4’ on Instagram
After it was announced last year that Donnie Yen would be returning for ‘IP Man 4,’ the martial arts superstar is finally giving us the first look from the set. While his posts so far of the cast and crew during the first week of filming don’t reveal all that much, the fourth…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Donnie Yen To Star In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Superstar actor Donnie Yen, known for his epic roles in “Ip Man” and “Rogue One,” has been added to the cast of Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” according to Deadline. Yen has been cast as Commander Tung, who acts as a teacher and mentor to Mulan. This will be the second big-budget…
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen is a Badass Teacher Who Fights MMA Fighters To Save His Student in New Film
After a string of successful projects in the last few years including the Ip Man Trilogy, “XXX: The Return of Xander Cage,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” and “Chasing the Dragon,” Donnie Yen is back with an exciting new film. The action legend stars in the upcoming MMA…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen Kicks Ass on Valentine’s Day With Message to His Wife
When he’s not kicking butt on the big screen, Donnie Yen can likely be found spending time with his children and wife Cecilia Wang. Known for being a loving husband and exceptional family man, the international action superstar has been described by his spouse of fifteen years…