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· Michelle De Pacina
Jackie Chan and John Cena’s ‘Hidden Strike’ hits No. 1 on Netflix despite dismal reviews
Netflix action-comedy film “Hidden Strike,” starring Jackie Chan and John Cena, has earned a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. What critics are saying: Critics said the “low-budget” film, which was released on Netflix on July 29, features poor-quality CGI visuals and failed attempts…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu drops music video for his heartfelt song ‘Don’t’
Simu Liu has released the official music video for his latest music single, “Don’t.” What to know: The “Don’t” music video features black and white melancholic visuals. It also shows the 34-year-old “Barbie” actor playing the piano, a skill he has showcased on his Instagram…
· Bryan Ke
Pom Klementieff reveals Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan inspiration for ‘MI 7’ villain role
Pom Klementieff recently revealed that she took inspiration from several notable figures in preparation for her role as an assassin in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” also known as “Mission: Impossible 7.” Key details: Speaking to Variety, Klementieff, 37, said…
· Bryan Ke
Jackie Chan’s 1998 hit ‘Rush Hour’ lands on Netflix Top 10 movies list
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s hit 1998 buddy cop comedy “Rush Hour” is now one of the most-watched movies on Netflix in the United States shortly after its release on the platform. What happened: The Brett Ratner-directed film reached the No. 5 spot for the week of July 10 to…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan breaks down in tears while watching his past stunts in viral scene
Chan took an emotional journey down memory lane while sitting beside his on-screen daughter, Liu Haocun
· Isa Peralta
Trailer drops for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ starring Jackie Chan
Paramount Pictures unveiled the official trailer for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” on Wednesday. The upcoming film, which is based on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, follows the Turtle brothers —…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan and John Cena join forces in trailer for action comedy ‘Hidden Strike’
“Hidden Strike,” a Chinese action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan and John Cena, just got its first official trailer. Directed by Scott Waugh, who most recently directed “The Expendables 4,” and produced by XYZ Films, “Hidden Strike” follows ex-special forces soldiers Jackie…
· Isa Peralta
Poster revealed for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ starring Jackie Chan
A new poster for the upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” has been released. The poster was revealed this week to celebrate World Turtle Day on Tuesday, according to a recent press release.
· Isa Peralta
Can you name a living Asian American celebrity? Nearly half of Americans can’t, survey reveals
Almost half of all Americans cannot name a living Asian American celebrity, according to a new study. On Tuesday, Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and the nonprofit Asian American Foundation shared the results of this year’s STAATUS (Social Tracking of Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh celebrates Oscar win with Chow Yun Fat, Donnie Yen at star-studded Hong Kong event
Several big names in the Hong Kong movie industry attended a private dinner party to celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s historic win at the 95th Academy Awards show last month. Yeoh, 60, was the guest of honor at the event held at Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel on Friday. She was…
· Daniel Anderson
‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’ starring Keanu Reeves, Ana de Armas gets release date
Lionsgate has recently confirmed the release date of the upcoming “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina,” starring Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas. The announcement comes on the heels of the critical and box-office success of “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which has earned over $250 million…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Beef’ creator Lee Sung Jin tapped as screenwriter for Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’
Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s “Beef,” will pen the script for Marvel Studios’ upcoming movie “Thunderbolts.” Lee will reunite with “Beef” director Jake Schreier, who is directing “Thunderbolts,” and star Steven Yeun, who will be joining the film’s cast,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I love working with Jackie’: Chris Tucker teases ‘Rush Hour 4’ return with Jackie Chan
Chris Tucker has teased his return with Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan in “Rush Hour 4.” In an interview with Audacy’s V-103, the American comedian said he is “definitely” down to work with Chan again in the upcoming action-comedy film, which has been rumored to be in development…
· Ana Yoo
Lifetime achievement honoree Sammo Hung says he’s open to acting in anything — even sex scenes
Sammo Hung was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 16th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong this past Sunday. During Hung’s nearly 60-year career, he has produced and directed numerous films, starred alongside legends like Bruce Lee and helped choreograph fight sequences…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jackie Chan returns to Hong Kong action cinema with ‘New Police Story 2’
Jackie Chan will return to Hong Kong action cinema in “New Police Story 2,” a sequel in the long-running “Police Story” franchise. On Tuesday, Chan made a public appearance at the Filmart market in Hong Kong along with local actor and singer Nicholas Tse to announce Emperor…
· 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
Ok Taec-yeon signs US talent deal with William Morris Endeavor
South Korean singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon, also known as Taecyeon, has signed a deal with William Morris Endeavor (WME), one of the largest talent agencies in the United States. The 34-year-old star, who is known for being a member of the JYP Entertainment K-pop boy group 2PM…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sooner than you think’: Simu Liu teases future Marvel team-ups for Shang-Chi
It looks like fans might not have to wait too long before witnessing Shang-Chi team up with other Marvel superheroes. Speaking to People at the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences Sci-Tech Awards on Friday, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu, 33, mentioned…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ is coming back to theaters in 4K this week
Sony Classics is bringing “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” back to theaters in the United States and Canada in 4K. First announced on Jan. 6 by Sony Pictures Classics, the 2000 wuxia film from legendary Taiwanese director Ang Lee will be returning to the big screen on Friday,…
· Ana Yoo
‘Fast and Furious’ actor Sung Kang mistaken for Jackie Chan, gifted milk and snacks in return
Sung Kang, who most famously portrays Han Lue in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, recently revealed a memorable fan encounter in which he was mistaken for actor Jackie Chan. On Thursday, a promotional event for the next installment in the franchise, “Fast X,” took place at the…
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