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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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· Heather Johnson Yu
Jackie Chan Once Thought The First ‘Rush Hour’ Was Terrible
In a recent interview with Yahoo, Jackie Chan said that he initially thought his hit Hollywood movie “Rush Hour” was absolutely terrible. “I tried to get in the American market a long time ago, after ‘Big Brawl’, ‘The Cannonball Run’, and ‘The Protector’, [but it didn’t] work,”…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee Once Bumped Into Jackie Chan on the Street and Did the Broest Thing Ever
International action star Jackie Chan recently revealed a special moment he once shared with legendary martial arts superstar Bruce Lee at the height of the latter’s stellar career and just a few days before his death. Chan was still working as a stunt performer when he played…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jackie Chan Threatens to Kill Off Chris Tucker to Make ‘Rush Hour 4’ if He Has To
Jackie Chan has announced that he is extremely eager to make “Rush Hour 4” — so much so, that if Chris Tucker doesn’t agree to it, he’ll kill off his character. Chan joked about his potential plans for the movie on the Today show, wherein he discussed his upcoming release, “The…
· Editorial Staff
Why Asians Are Pissed at ‘Blade Runner 2049’
“Blade Runner 2049” is finally out and fans are scrambling to theaters, eagerly wanting to watch the film. With the first installment released in 1982, sci-fi fans were exceptionally excited for the new version. Similar to the original, “Blade Runner 2049” is set in Los Angeles…
· Khier Casino
Jackie Chan’s Illegitimate Daughter Comes Out as a Lesbian
Etta Ng, the estranged daughter of martial artist and “Rush Hour” star Jackie Chan and Chinese beauty queen Elaine Ng Yi-Lei, says she’s an out and proud lesbian. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 17-year-old posted a photo of herself posing in front of a rainbow background,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jackie Chan Says ‘Rush Hour 4’ is Happening, But On One Condition
Jackie Chan has confirmed that “Rush Hour 4” — the rumored fourth installment to the popular franchise — is finally happening. That is, of course, if Chris Tucker is cool with it.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan is Frustrated That Hollywood Never Casts Him in Romantic Roles
Within his legendary decades-long acting career in the United States, Jackie Chan has never played a leading man role in a romantic film and this is because Hollywood simply didn’t ask him to do so. After being featured in hundreds of mostly martial arts-themed movies, the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Instagram Account Literally Puts Celebrities in Ramen Because Reasons
This Instagram account would like to “shoyu” your daily dose of celebs and sodium — all in one delicious post. The page, titled “Celebrities in Ramen”, is… pretty self-explanatory — you’ll see photoshopped images of celebrities submerged in bowls of ramen.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan’s New Film Sparks Outrage Because His Character is ‘Vietnamese’
The trailer for Jackie Chan’s new film “The Foreigner” has since been released to much acclaim, but another issue with Chan’s character is now creating a buzz online. Based on the 1992 novel “The Chinaman” by Stephen Leather, the new thriller is directed by “Casino Royale”…
· King Malleta
Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone Are Finally Teaming Up For an Epic Action Movie
Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone, two of the biggest international movie icons, are teaming up for an epic action-packed movie. According to the Hollywood Reporter, it looks like the planned movie, titled “Ex-Baghdad”, has had been green lit to start production. The $80…
· Max Chang
‘Jackie Chan Adventures’ is Coming Back, But 90’s Kids Will Be Disappointed
If you’re a 90s kid like me, you might’ve gotten up early every Saturday to watch cartoons. One of these cartoons, specifically on the Kids’ WB, was “Jackie Chan Adventures”, where we followed a fictionalized version of Jackie Chan, his niece Jade, his Uncle, simply known as…
· Khier Casino
Jackie Chan Confesses He Felt ‘Forced to Marry’ His Wife After He Got Her Pregnant
Martial artist and legendary actor Jackie Chan said in a 2015 interview, which just recently resurfaced, that he was “forced to marry” his wife of 35 years, Joan Lin Feng-jiao, after she got pregnant in 1982. “It was an accident which conceived Jaycee [his first son]. I have…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan’s Illegitimate Daughter Hospitalized After Alleged Suicide Attempt
Jackie Chan’s illegitimate daughter, Etta Ng, was recently hospitalized in Hong Kong after reportedly attempting suicide, according to Oriental Daily. Ng’s mother, Elaine Ng, confirmed to AsiaOne that her daughter was in the hospital and is waiting for the doctor’s report for…
· Khier Casino
Why Jackie Chan Had the Best Oscar Night of All Time
After 56 years of working in the film industry with 200 movies under his belt and numerous injuries, Jackie Chan has finally been praised for his badassery at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday. The actor and martial artist walked the red carpet after receiving an honorary…
· King Malleta
Stunt Team’s Tribute Video for Jackie Chan Will Move You to Tears
After 56 years, Jackie Chan was finally given an Honorary Oscar – something that he so rightfully deserves for his immeasurable contributions to the movie industry during his 56-year career spanning 200 movies. The 62-year-old actor was recognized at the star-studded Governors…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan’s Facebook is a Hidden Gem of the Internet
If you don’t follow Jackie Chan’s Facebook, you’re seriously missing out on one of the most motivational places on the internet. It’s filled with wonderful life lessons.
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan ‘Finally’ Wins an Oscar After Abusing His Body for 56 Years
After starring in more than 200 films over his 56-year career in movies, Jackie Chan has ‘finally’ won an Oscar. The Chinese action star was awarded a gold statuette as an “Honorary Oscar” in recognition for his decades of contributions to the film industry.
· Carl Samson
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan are Teaming Up for an Epic Russian-Chinese Movie
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan fans will be delighted to know that the two have teamed up for a Russian-Chinese fantasy adventure movie. According to Variety, the iconic stars were part of “Viy-2,” sequel to the 2014 box-office hit based on Nikolai Gogol’s horror novella.…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan to Be Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Oscar
Jackie Chan has never won an Oscar, but he will be receiving a lifetime achievement Oscar for his extraordinary work in film. Chan, 62, is the Hong Kong legend known for his martial arts stunts and comical personality in popular action-filled movies from “Supercop” to “Dragon…
· Editorial Staff
Jackie Chan Recounts the Hilarious Time He Got Caught ‘Masturbating’ on a Plane
Jackie Chan is one of the most beloved actors in the world. He’s been so successful that he was recently named the world’s second highest-paid actor after raking in $61 million this year. However, no matter how unstoppable he might seem, moments of embarrassment still happen to…
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