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· Daniel Anderson
‘Sakra’: US trailer released for Donnie Yen’s big-budget film adaptation of classic wuxia novel
The official U.S. trailer for Donnie Yen’s big-budget martial arts fantasy “Sakra” was released on Thursday. Produced by and starring Yen, “Sakra” is an adaptation of the classic wuxia novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” by Louis Cha.
· Carl Samson
Over 50,000 petition to bar Donnie Yen as Oscar presenter over his support for CCP
Over 50,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Academy Awards Committee to withdraw its invitation to Donnie Yen to present an Oscar due to his support for the Chinese government. Yen, 59, was among those named last week as a presenter for the 95th Academy Awards, which…
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars
Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Legendary Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, professional wrestler-turned-actor…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen says he fought for his ‘John Wick,’ ‘Star Wars’ characters to not be Asian stereotypes
Donnie Yen recently revealed that the production team behind “John Wick: Chapter 4” redesigned his character Caine after he spoke out against it being an Asian stereotype. In an interview with GQ, Yen, 59, shared that he spoke to “John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski…
· Chandler Treon
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ final trailer shows new canine sidekick, samurai-inspired body armor
The final trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 4” has been released, giving audiences one last look at the film’s all-star cast — including Wick’s new canine sidekick — before its release. Familiar faces from previous installments include Laurence Fishburne as the Bowery King, Ian…
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen martial arts epic ‘Sakra’ gets North American release
Donnie Yen’s big-budget martial arts fantasy “Sakra” is slated for a North American theatrical and digital release. Starring Yen, who also directed, produced and choreographed the film, “Sakra” was released in theaters in several Southeast Asian territories in late January,…
· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves says ‘John Wick’ heavily inspired by Japanese culture, anime
Keanu Reeves recently revealed that “John Wick” is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, cinema, anime and Bushido, the samurai’s code. Speaking in the 334th issue of Total Film, Reeves, 58, opened up about the fourth installment of the “John Wick” franchise and the…
· Iris Jung
Exhilarating action scene from 1989 Donnie Yen film ‘In the Line of Duty 4’ leaves netizens enthralled
A stunt from the 1989 martial arts action film “In the Line of Duty 4: Witness” has gone viral ahead of the film’s U.S. HD Blu-Ray release. Uploaded to Twitter by @TimesSqKungFu, a YouTube and Twitter account focusing on Hong Kong action cinema, a short clip from the recent…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen almost quit acting after a movie flop left him with only $13
Martial arts icon Donnie Yen told aspiring filmmakers at the 2022 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area International Film Marketing Certificate Program graduation that he once considered quitting the film industry. The international movie star said that at one low point in…
· Bryan Ke
Peter Chan’s Changin’ Pictures to debut TV projects starring film icons Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi
Changin’ Pictures, a production company launched by famed Hong Kong director Peter Chan, is set to debut five TV shows at Busan International Film Festival this week, including two projects starring Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi. Yen, 59, will both serve as both showrunner and star…
· Jane Nam
Keanu Reeves unveils ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ teaser also starring Donnie Yen at SDCC
Keanu Reeves surprised fans at the San Diego Comic-Con on Friday with a teaser for his upcoming film “John Wick: Chapter 4,” over three years after the third film in the series was released. Reeves originally attended the convention for his comic book debut “Brzrkr,” which was…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen’s vow to Bruce Lee over 25 years ago: ‘I won’t let him down’
Hong Kong martial artist Donnie Yen Ji-dan, 58, said in a 1995 interview that he “will not let Bruce Lee down.” “I think he was a great kung fu fighter with unsurpassed skills,” Yen said. “I also respect his wisdom and foresight. If his spirit is watching now, I won’t let him…
· Thy Nguyen
Hiroyuki Sanada Joins Donnie Yen, Rina Sawayama, Keanu Reeves in ‘John Wick 4’
“Mortal Kombat” star Hiroyuki Sanada will join Donnie Yen, Rina Sawayama and Keanu Reeves in “John Wick 4” as an old friend of the title character. Movie details: Sanada will be playing a character known as Watanabe. The character’s role in the plot has not been released except…
· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen Joins Cast of ‘John Wick 4’
Donnie Yen is joining Keanu Reeves in “John Wick 4,” the film’s director Chad Stahelski recently confirmed. The announcement: Stahelski said they are looking forward to working with the 57-year-old Hong Kong actor in the film’s fourth installment, Deadline exclusively reported.
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen is Now the New ‘Fireman’ Ambassador for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department is utilizing the star power of international actor Donnie Yen to shine the spotlight on real-life heroes.
· Bryan Ke
Kung Fu Champion Dad and Daughter Gain 1.3 Million TikTok Followers With Incredible Skills
Meet Chang Xing Liang, the kung fu star dad who is going viral on TikTok. Social media star: Liang gained over 1.3 million followers on TikTok after his daughter, Zara, shared videos showcasing his martial art moves on the social media platform, according to LADbible.
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen to Play a Chinese Mexican Drug Kingpin in ‘Golden Empire’
Actor Donnie Yen will produce and star in “Golden Empire,” a crime thriller centered on a notorious drug kingpin wanted by the U.S. and Mexican governments. The film is set to explore the complexities of the Chinese Mexican character, who hits the top of the most wanted list in…
· Ryan General
#BoycottMulan Trends Again After Donnie Yen Celebrates Hong Kong’s Return to ‘Motherland’
Martial arts star Donnie Yen recently celebrated Hong Kong’s handover to China, sparking heavy criticism from fans and renewed calls to #BoycottMulan. Pro-Beijing post: Yen, who plays Commander Tung in Disney’s upcoming live-action Mulan remake, becomes the film’s second cast…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Director’s Jaw Dropped the First Time She Saw Donnie Yen Use a Sword
Niki Caro, director of the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan,” has admitted that her jaw dropped after witnessing Donnie Yen’s martial arts skills on set. The 53-year-old director told AsiaOne that Yen’s astonishing display of swordsmanship was so quick that she…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man’ Star Donnie Yen Donates $128,000 to Fight Coronavirus
Donnie Yen, the 56-year-old star of the hit “Ip Man” franchise, made a donation of 1 million Hong Kong dollars (around $128,600) to medical workers fighting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan. The announcement was made in a 28-second Weibo video where he thanked…