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Over 200 films and $6B in grosses built the West's most recognizable Asian action brand — a one-man export machine who globalized Hong Kong cinema long before 'representation' had a hashtag.
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· Ryan General
Police deputy fired, 5 under investigation over handling of group attack on female diners in Tangshan
Chinese authorities have announced that the deputy chief tasked with handling the high-profile case involving the violent attack on four women in Tangshan has been fired. Hebei’s discipline inspection and supervision authority also revealed on Tuesday that Lubei district police…
· Jane Nam
Jackie Chan speaks out on viral video of violent attack on women diners in Tangshan
On Saturday, action star Jackie Chan posted on his social media that he “couldn’t sleep all night” after watching the recent viral video of a woman brutally attacked at a restaurant in Tangshan, China. His response was in reference to CCTV footage from Friday that captured the…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘They do not want to experience any hardship’: Jackie Chan says young actors lack work ethic
Jackie Chan was recently invited to be the guest of honor at the 40th annual Golden Rooster Awards, a Chinese event honoring the best of the film industry. During a talk show commemorating the event, Chan bemoaned the attitude of some of the younger, up-and-coming actors, saying…
· Ryan General
‘Shang-Chi’ director wants Jackie Chan to be in the sequel
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton just opened up the possibility of adding Jackie Chan to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A director’s dream: In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, the 43-year-old filmmaker picked the martial arts icon as…
· Maina Chen
Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon
There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status not just as a martial artist, but also as a cultural icon. Lee had an unyielding drive that propelled him to pursue American stardom in…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan says Bruce Lee once helped him get paid more on set in unearthed 1997 interview
A previously unpublished interview with action star Jackie Chan from 1997 revealed just how much he looked up to martial arts icon Bruce Lee. The king of martial arts: The interview, conducted by journalist Richard James Havis, shed light on the actor’s early days as a stunt…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan wishes to join the CCP, Chinese social media users say he’s not qualified
Action superstar Jackie Chan has publicly expressed his interest in joining the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during a symposium for Chinese film in Beijing last week. CCP admirer: The martial arts icon revealed his desire to become an official member of the CCP after being…
· Ryan General
42% of Americans Can’t Name a Single Prominent Asian American, Study Shows
Nearly half of the Americans featured in a recent national study were unable to name a single prominent Asian American, highlighting the lack of Asian and Asian American representation in U.S. media. The findings: The recent study was commissioned by Leading Asian Americans to…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan Reveals Why He’s Stayed Away From Hollywood Movies
Action superstar Jackie Chan has opened up about why he is rarely seen in Hollywood films over the past couple of years. Prolific actor: Following a stellar career in Hong Kong, Chan became a prominent actor worldwide, eventually starring in many American action movies since the…
· Bryan Ke
Jackie Chan’s Dad Was a Spy Who Met His Opium-Dealing Mom During an Arrest
Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan was already an adult when he discovered that his father was a former spy and his mother was a drug dealer. The revelation happened during the production of the 2003 documentary “Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family,” which was…
· Ryan General
Former NBA Player Fined $1,421 for Not Looking at the Chinese Flag During Anthem
A French basketball player in China’s professional basketball association was fined for not looking at the Chinese flag while the country’s national anthem was played. Guerschon Yabusele, a former NBA player who now plays for Nanjing Monkey Kings, was caught on video bowing his…
· Bryan Ke
Jay Chou Scares People Out of Cafe in Japan After He’s Mistaken for a Yakuza Boss
Jay Chou was recently mistaken for a gangster boss by customers when he entered a cafe while on vacation in Japan. The 43-year-old artist, known as the King of Mandopop, is currently relaxing on vacation in Japan before he kicks off his concert tour in October.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan and Other Hong Kong Celebrities Vow to Protect Chinese Flag
Jackie Chan has aligned himself to be among the patriotic Chinese who declared themselves “flag bearers,” soon after news emerged that protesters in Hong Kong threw the Chinese national flag into the sea. Last week, protesters ripped the Chinese national flag off the flag pole…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Rockstar Sorry for Eating Dinner With Jackie Chan During Hong Kong Protests
X Japan member Yoshiki came under fire after posting a picture of himself having dinner with Jackie Chan during the Hong Kong anti-extradition law protests last week. The 53-year-old musician shared the post on his social media accounts on June 12, showing a private dinner that…
· Carl Samson
Jay Chou Slammed for Hanging Out With Jackie Chan During Hong Kong Protests
Netizens are criticizing Taiwanese American star Jay Chou for socializing with Jackie Chan right in the middle of a tense political climate in Hong Kong. Chan, 65, arrived in Taiwan on June 12 to promote “I Am Me,” his first pop album in 16 years. In a press conference, the kung…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Jackie Chan Says He Didn’t Know Anything About the Hong Kong Protests During Tour in Taiwan
In a media event to promote his new album in Taipei, Jackie Chan had no answer for the protests happening in his home city when prompted to give comment on the situation. “I only found out yesterday there was a big march in Hong Kong. I don’t know anything about it,” Chan said…
· Editorial Staff
Dear Apple, Why TF is There No Boba Emoji Yet??
Emojis are essential to human communication nowadays. It simplifies our text messages, tweets, even work emails. You can make plans with a loved one with a single emoji (🍆?) or call someone an idiot with another ( 🤡). This is the result of centuries of human evolution and…
· Bryan Ke
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan Possibly Tease ‘Rush Hour 4’ in B-Day Post on Instagram
It has been confirmed many times before – in 2017 and earlier last year – that “Rush Hour 4,” the purported final installment of the legendary buddy cop film franchise, is happening. However, at the time those announcements were made, the two lead actors of the series, Jackie…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan’s Daughter Gets Police Called on Her For Allegedly Not Answering Mom’s Texts
Former Hong Kong actress Elaine Ng reportedly called the police on her estranged daughter Etta whom she allegedly had with Jackie Chan after being unable to contact her on Wednesday evening. According to Etta, she was shocked that firefighters came knocking at her doors around…
· 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…
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