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· Bryan Ke
Donnie Yen slams Quentin Tarantino’s ‘cartoonish’ Bruce Lee in ‘Once Upon a Time’
In a recent interview, Donnie Yen criticized Quentin Tarantino for his depiction of the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee in his 2019 movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Yen, 59, spoke about the controversial film with Variety ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, where…
· Bryan Ke
‘Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee’ recalls hardship after Taliban retook power
Before you read: Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan Abbas Alizada, known online as “Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee” for his uncanny resemblance to the late legendary martial artist, recently recalled his troubling experience after the Taliban retook control of his country in 2021.
· Bryan Ke
Bruce Lee’s wife Linda Lee Cadwell said her mother disapproved of her dating Asian men in biography
Not only was Bruce Lee a fierce fighter, but he also had a charming presence, according to Linda Lee Cadwell, his wife of nine years. In the 656-page biography “Bruce Lee: A Life,” written by Matthew Polly and published in 2018, Cadwell shares that her mother never liked the…
· Editorial Staff
Bruce Lee joins ‘PUBG Mobile’ for a limited-time ‘Martial Showdown’
“PUBG Mobile” has announced that its Version 2.4 update, which includes a collaboration with The Bruce Lee Family Company, will be available starting today. In an official update announcement on Tuesday, “PUBG Mobile” shared that its limited-time theme Martial Showdown features…
· Ryan General
Ang Lee’s son to star as Bruce Lee in upcoming Ang Lee-directed biopic
A Bruce Lee biopic is in the works, with Oscar-winning director Ang Lee helming the project and his son, Mason Lee, playing the late martial arts icon. The “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” director is developing the project at Sony’s 3000 Pictures from a script by “Capote”…
· Khier Casino
Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water, new study says
Bruce Lee was known for saying, “Be water, my friend,” but the martial arts legend may have died from drinking a copious amount of it, according to a new study. Lee died of cerebral oedema, or a swelling of the brain, in July 20, 1973, at the age of 32. Kidney specialists from…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Players can now fight as Bruce Lee in popular Chinese video game ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’
A popular Chinese video game has recently released a collaboration based on martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Enter the dragon: Fans can choose from seven new character skins to play as the late Hollywood icon in the multiplayer battle royale game “Naraka: Bladepoint,” which…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Ip Man’ star vs Ip Man student: Donnie Yen faces off against Bruce Lee in resurfaced animated short
Action movie star Donnie Yen battles against iconic martial artist and actor Bruce Lee in a three-minute animated video going viral over eight years after its original debut. Donnie Yen vs. Bruce Lee: The 2013 3D animated short film “A Warrior’s Dream” recently went viral when…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
‘China Captain’ Accused of Copying Marvel Films, Features Chinese Folklore and Bruce Lee
“China Captain,” a new film released on the Tencent Video streaming platform, is receiving heavy criticism from social media users for being too similar to Marvel’s “Avengers.” Movie details: “China Captain” features different Chinese mythical figures, including Monkey King,…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Steph Curry’s Bruce Lee Sneakers Raise Over $50K for Families of Atlanta Shooting Victims
A pair of Bruce-Lee-inspired sneakers made over $50,000 for the families of the victims of Atlanta’s mass shooting in March. What happened: NBA star Steph Curry’s court-worn shoes went for $51,000 following 15 bids that closed on Saturday, reported SCMP.
· Grace Kim
Steph Curry Wears Shoes Made With Bruce Lee Foundation in Solidarity with Asian Community
Steph Curry recently wore shoes created with the Bruce Lee Foundation to stand in solidarity with the Asian community in Atlanta. On Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Curry wore a special set of Curry 8s that were hand-painted yellow and black. These shoes featured an…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s Close Friend and Top Student Taky Kimura Passes Away at 96
Takauki Kimura, one of Bruce Lee’s top students and closest friends, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday at the age of 96. Known to his friends and supporters as “Taky,” the Japanese American martial artist devoted decades of his life to honoring Lee. As an important…
· Carl Samson
Memorial Sign for Deputy Bruce Lee is Vandalized in California
A road sign that commemorates a fallen Asian American deputy in La Quinta, California was reportedly found defaced on Wednesday morning. The sign, located on the westbound side of Highway 111 — between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road — is one of several dedicated to Bruce…
· Carl Samson
She Played Bruce Lee’s Sister in ‘Enter the Dragon’, Then Beat Him at the Box Office
In the 1970s, a Taiwanese martial artist made waves in the U.S. to become known as the “female Bruce Lee.” Angela Mao, who now runs restaurants in New York, did so well that one of her films even knocked Lee’s “Enter the Dragon” off the top of the box office for a week — while…
· Khier Casino
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Sues Famous Chinese Food Chain for $30 Million After Using Her Dad in Logo
Shannon Lee, CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation, has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese fast-food chain for allegedly using an image of her father without permission. Lee, 50, has reportedly asked the restaurant chain to cease using Bruce Lee’s image, clarify to media outlets that…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee Once Called Fake Martial Artists ‘Cowards’ in Rare Phone Recording
An old phone call unearthed from 1972 has perfectly captured the timeless passion Bruce Lee had for martial arts. Uploaded to YouTube back in 2016, Lee can be heard talking to a friend and martial arts student named Dan Lee in the audio clip.
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Just Laid the Smackdown on Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s controversial film “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” may not be hitting Chinese cinemas anytime soon after local film regulators placed its release on indefinite hold. Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee reportedly made an appeal to China’s National Film…