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· Bryan Ke
Paul Feig defends Amazon Prime’s ‘Jackpot’ from critics
“Jackpot” director Paul Feig hit back at those who criticize his Amazon Prime movie for purportedly lacking meaning in its premise. Speaking on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast on Tuesday, Feig noted that while “Jackpot” — which stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina and John…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan pokes fun at his martial arts legacy in new ‘Panda Plan’ trailer
The first trailer for Jackie Chan-starring action comedy “Panda Plan” debuted on Monday. In the film, the 70-year-old star plays a fictionalized version of himself, poking fun at his legacy as a martial arts icon while using his skills to save a rare baby panda from mercenaries.…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korean Marine Corps veteran paralyzed in Philadelphia carjacking crash
Junoh Kim, a 23-year-old undergraduate student at New York University’s Stern School of Business, was left paralyzed from the waist down after armed carjackers crashed into his Uber in South Philadelphia on June 23. As his road to recovery remains uncertain, Kim is currently on…
· Bryan Ke
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman mourn death of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ art director
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are mourning the sudden death of Raymond Chan, the art director for the upcoming film “Deadpool and Wolverine.” He was 56. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
How Jackie Chan and late ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama inspired each other
“Dragon Ball,” which will mark its 40th anniversary later this year, traces its roots back to the inspiration of the iconic action star Jackie Chan. The kung-fu manga: In a 1995 interview with Japan’s Bird Land Press, manga artist Akira Toriyama expressed his admiration for…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jack Black suggests turning next ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie into a musical
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” star Jack Black has expressed interest in showcasing his singing skills in a potential sequel, proposing the idea of a musical titled “Bowser’s Revenge.” What he’s saying: While waiting for confirmation on the sequel from Universal Pictures and…
· Ryan General
Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma launches new food business, ‘Ma’s Kitchen’
Ma’s Kitchen adds to a series of ventures in agriculture and education in the country, aligning well with the Communist Party’s “common prosperity” initiative
· Bryan Ke
Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan to star in new ‘The Karate Kid’ film
Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan announced they are starring in a new “The Karate Kid” movie, and they are looking for an actor to play the titular role that the former portrayed in the original 1984 film. Big news: Macchio, 62, and Chan, 69, broke the announcement in a video…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police search for suspects who carjacked, beat to death 60-year-old man in Philadelphia
Police are searching for the suspects who carjacked a vehicle from a 60-year-old Asian man before murdering him in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. What happened: The victim, identified as Peter Chan, was reportedly waiting for his wife in a parked 2023 Toyota…
· 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
China hits Jack Ma’s Ant Group with nearly $1 billion fine
China’s central bank has reportedly slapped technology provider Ant Group, which Chinese billionaire Jack Ma founded in 2014, with a 7.12 billion yuan (approximately $997 million) fine. Latest development: The fine, issued on July 7, is seen as the end of a years-long crackdown…
· Carl Samson
Man with uniform fetish jailed for stealing police jacket, bag in Singapore
A Singaporean man with a “fetishistic interest” in service uniforms has been sentenced to two weeks in jail for stealing a police officer’s jacket in 2019 and another officer’s bag last year. What he did: Lam Seng Yip, 52, first swiped an unattended traffic jacket at around 9…
· 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 —…
· 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.
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI, XG, Rina Sawayama and Jackson Wang among Head In The Clouds LA 2023 headliners
88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the official lineup for the fifth Head in the Clouds Los Angeles music festival. Following the completion of the festival’s inaugural weekend in New York, the West Coast iteration will return to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma joins Tokyo College as visiting professor
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has accepted an invititation to become a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a new research institute run by the University of Tokyo in Japan. On Monday, the university announced that Ma will “share his rich experience and pioneering knowledge on…
· Daniel Anderson
Video: Jackson Wang teams up with magician Kevin Li for Coachella illusion tricks
Magician Kevin Li made history during Jackson Wang’s Coachella set as the first person to perform magic tricks on stage at the music festival. Li taught Wang two tricks that utilize sleight of hand: one in which Wang seemingly pulls a wand out of the display screen behind him…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang surprises Coachella during historic performance by bringing out Ciara
Jackson Wang made history at Coachella by becoming the first Chinese solo artist to receive an invitation to perform his own set. Wang, who is also a member of the popular K-pop group GOT7, performed songs from his sophomore studio album “Magic Man” over the weekend.
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jack Ma spotted in Thailand just before Ant Group announced he would give up control
Before you read: Founder Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group Jack Ma resigns from influential China business group months after moving to Japan Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was spotted in Thailand shortly before Ant Group, the financial tech giant he founded,…