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· Ryan General
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced Norwood in September with a digital portfolio that included headshots, casting…
· Ryan General
Jet Li opens up about death and explains why he avoids funerals
International superstar Jet Li recently shared his perspective on death and explained why he chooses not to attend funerals in an interview with Chinese magazine Sanlian Lifeweek. At 62, Li described how he has come to accept the impermanence of life as a natural and inevitable…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI
An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during the Ming Dynasty is going viral. Who’s behind it: Created by Bilibili user known as “Dark Tone,” the video was reportedly removed from the…
· Ryan General
Martial arts film world mourns death of legendary Hong Kong director Corey Yuen
Corey Yuen, the legendary action star, choreographer and film director, died in 2022 due to complications from COVID-19. His death was kept private at his family’s request until it was recently revealed by Jackie Chan in a Weibo post. Yuen’s six-decade career left an undeniable…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li shares Buddhist pilgrimage with daughters
Martial arts film legend Jet Li and his two daughters, 24-year-old Jane and 21-year-old Jada, recently went on a Buddhist pilgrimage to Lhasa in Tibet, China. In an Instagram post on Aug. 5, the 61-year-old actor and his children are seen visiting the Potala Palace, a UNESCO…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li appears in public for 1st time in years: ‘I’m not dead yet’
Jet Li recently made his first public appearance in years while on a promotional tour for his new autobiography. Very much alive: The 60-year-old Chinese-born Singaporean actor jokingly confirmed to the audience at a Nov. 16 press conference for his book “Beyond Life And Death:…
· Ryan General
Jet Li reveals he made only 14 cents a day filming ‘Shaolin Temple’
“The amount I earned while breaking my arms and legs to survive in the industry paled in comparison to what the businessmen doing global investments were earning”
· 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…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Why Jet Li says he turned down Richard Nixon’s personal bodyguard offer when he was 11
Legendary martial arts star Jet Li, whose full Chinese name is Li Lianjie, turned down then-President Richard Nixon’s offer to be his personal bodyguard after he performed with China’s national wushu team outside the White House in 1974. His White House visit was the last stop…
· Editorial Staff
15 Ways The New ‘Mulan’ Brought Everyone Great Shame
After months of excited anticipation, audiences around the world were presented with a live-action version of “Mulan” that brought more disappointment than anything else. Setting aside actress Liu Yifei’s controversial support for the Hong Kong police, Disney thanking…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li Takes Rare Family Photo for His 57th Birthday
Chinese veteran actor and martial artist Jet Li Lianjie made a rare post with his family for his birthday over the weekend, wishing everyone around the world well during the health crisis. The 57-year-old actor thanked those who wished him well on his birthday, but in return, he…
· Bryan Ke
Manny Pacquiao Hung Out With Jack Ma and Facetimed Jet Li
The Philippine’s fighting senator and renowned boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao met with Alibaba’s former CEO Jack Ma for the second time this year and FaceTimed with martial artist Jet Li. The meet up happened on October 26 at a Chinese restaurant in Hangzhou, China where the…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li Flexes His Asian Genes in Shocking New Photo
A new picture of martial arts star Jet Li has emerged online, however, the award-winning actor is looking quite rejuvenated compared to the unrecognizable photo that went viral last year. According to South China Morning Post, the 56-year-old star was recently spotted posing for…
· Carl Samson
Jet Li is Starting to Look Like Himself Again Posing Next to Jack Ma at Alibaba Event
Jet Li appeared to be in much better health at a recent awards ceremony in southern China. Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, the martial arts legend worried fans when he looked frail in a photo that went viral last year.
· Elliot Sang
Jet Li Posts Rare Instagram Pic With His Daughters for Christmas
Film star Jet Li is known to keep his children out of the spotlight; however, this Christmas, Li graced Instagram with a photo of himself and his two daughters at his side. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brz1DgPHDZJ/
· Bryan Ke
Billionaire Jack Ma Puts on Lipstick and Models Clothes For Singles Day Show
Alibaba’s co-founder and chairman Jack Ma tried to show off his skills during Singles’ Day in China, including packaging boxes, modeling clothes, putting on lipstick, delivering packages and tying hairy crabs.
· Ryan General
Jet Li Reveals Why He Rejected a Role in The Matrix Sequels
International action superstar Jet Li revealed that he was offered an important role in “The Matrix” sequels back in the early 2000s but decided to turn it down. During an interview with a Chinese talk show, Li said he was originally meant to take on the role of Seraph, a…
· Editorial Staff
Disney Casts Jimmy Wong and Doua Moua in the Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Disney has announced their latest casting decision for their live-action “Mulan” film. Jimmy Wong has been cast as Ling and Doua Moua has been cast as Po, according to Deadline, both endearing and comical characters from the original animated film.