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  • Zee Café to air TV version of ‘Rush Hour’ on 22 April

    Zee Café to air TV version of ‘Rush Hour’ on 22 April

    MUMBAI: Zee Café is all geared up to premiere the first TV reboot of Rush Hour. Adapted from the blockbuster action-comedy series with the same name, the series follows the legacy of actor Jackie Chan along with Chris Tucker.

    The channel will showcase a 4 hour TV premiere of Rush Hour under its property Along with the US on 22 April at 8 pm. The show will air thereafter once a week every Friday at 8 pm.

    First released in 1998, the series sheds light on two crazy cops and their misadventures. The channel gives its viewers a rare chance to experience that madness in a new format and with a completely fresh cast. Much like the film, Rush Hour is a high-stakes, action packed one-hour series featuring the fun buddy-cop equation with fast cracking comedic moment’s audiences crave. Hong Kong police detective Lee, a stoic by the book, lands up in LA and must work on a case with the irreverent and brash detective Carter. The two must learn to work together despite their hilarious differences as they solve a new case in each episode.  

     

  • Zee Café to air TV version of ‘Rush Hour’ on 22 April

    Zee Café to air TV version of ‘Rush Hour’ on 22 April

    MUMBAI: Zee Café is all geared up to premiere the first TV reboot of Rush Hour. Adapted from the blockbuster action-comedy series with the same name, the series follows the legacy of actor Jackie Chan along with Chris Tucker.

    The channel will showcase a 4 hour TV premiere of Rush Hour under its property Along with the US on 22 April at 8 pm. The show will air thereafter once a week every Friday at 8 pm.

    First released in 1998, the series sheds light on two crazy cops and their misadventures. The channel gives its viewers a rare chance to experience that madness in a new format and with a completely fresh cast. Much like the film, Rush Hour is a high-stakes, action packed one-hour series featuring the fun buddy-cop equation with fast cracking comedic moment’s audiences crave. Hong Kong police detective Lee, a stoic by the book, lands up in LA and must work on a case with the irreverent and brash detective Carter. The two must learn to work together despite their hilarious differences as they solve a new case in each episode.  

     

  • Netflix to premiere Chris Tucker’s first-ever stand-up comedy special

    Netflix to premiere Chris Tucker’s first-ever stand-up comedy special

    MUMBAI: Actor and comedian Chris Tucker will headline his first full length stand-up comedy special, Chris Tucker Live, premiering exclusively on Netflix on 10 July. Tucker’s stand-up comedy performance will be available to stream in all territories where Netflix is available.

     

    In the special, Tucker returns to the stage he loves and showcases his mind-blowing comedic chops, from his pitch perfect impersonations to his singular on-stage physicality, as he shares his experiences from childhood to the big time. The special was filmed at the Historic Fox Theatre in Tucker’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    “Chris Tucker is a true global movie star and a one-of-a-kind talent whose remarkable energy, delivery and original style make him one of the funniest comedians of our time. We cannot wait to share his distinct and hilarious voice with our members across the globe,” said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos.

     

    “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, one of the true global leaders in entertainment, on my first comedy special. Before people started seeing me in movies, I was doing standup. It’s always been a part of me, and now I’m excited to share it with my fans around the world,” added Tucker.

     

    Chris Tucker Live marks the first project that Tucker has starred in and produced through his own company, Chris Tucker Entertainment, bringing on board Phil Joanou to direct. 

     

    Tucker is an international award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring opposite Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker was an executive producer and starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen.

     

    Chris Tucker co-starred in the 2013 Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over one billion dollars in box office sales worldwide. Tucker, who is currently on his successful 2015 US comedy tour, has received rave reviews from all over the world, including Asia, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East. Outside of comedy, Tucker is a dedicated humanitarian, spending much of his spare time traveling around the world, doing philanthropic work to make a difference through the Chris Tucker Foundation.

     

  • Jackie Chan’s latest blockbuster premieres exclusively on MOVIES NOW this May!

    Jackie Chan’s latest blockbuster premieres exclusively on MOVIES NOW this May!

    MUMBAI: India’s first high definition channel MOVIES NOW brings the best of Hollywood action blockbusters, all through the month of May. From special premieres to action packed hits, MOVIES NOW brings you a month of the most iconic series and outstanding blockbuster hits in high-definition.

     
    The Jackie Chan action continues all through May on MOVIES NOW with the complete series of Rush Hour 1-2-3 in HD. A fast-paced movie that combines outstandingly choreographed martial arts with exceptional comic timing between Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan, watch Rush Hour 1-2-3 every Friday at 9 PM, starting 9th May, only on MOVIES NOW.

     

    Russia’s first Hollywood-style blockbuster – Metro – brings alive a true-to-life incident of an underground train disaster in Moscow. Featuring Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova, who earlier acted in blockbusters like The Wolverine, do not miss out on Metro’s amazing visuals and excellent directorial craftsmanship, on 10th May, Saturday at 9PM, only on MOVIES NOW.

     

    Get your thrills this month with Mega Movie Shark Night 3D on 3rd May, Saturday @ 9 PM. Heaven turns hell for a group of teenagers on vacation as they are forced to battle man-eating sharks. From the makers of The Final Destination & Snakes on a Plane the movie is sure to leave you at the edge of your seat.

     

    All the adventure junkies, speed fanatics and suspense freaks can get their fix this May on Adventure Diaries starting 12th May, every Monday to Thursday at 9 PM on MOVIES NOW. Travel to worlds that are brought to life only in Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring 12 blockbusters for movie fans of all ages – Walking with the Dinosaurs, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, Madagascar Escape 2 Africa, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and many more.

     

    Get smitten by Robert Downey Jr.’s wit, charm and devil-may-care attitude, as MOVIES NOW assembles the best of Downey films, every Sunday at 9 PM, 11th May onwards. ‘Mad about Downey’ displays his unique cool quotient in some of his most iconic roles in Iron Man, Due Date, Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes 2, only on MOVIES NOW.

     

    It’s a blockbuster May on MOVIES NOW with exclusive premieres, power packed action, thrilling adventure, rib-tickling comedy and the biggest Hollywood icons!

  • Jackie Chan in Stallone’s Expendables 3

    Jackie Chan in Stallone’s Expendables 3

    MUMBAI: Jackie Chan will play a substantial role in Sylvester Stallone‘s Expendables 3.
    Confirming his appearance in the film, Chan has been quoted as saying that the film "is more than a minor role. Sly had invited me to be in Expendables 2 but I was too busy filming CZ12 and couldn‘t make a commitment to the film. But, he did extend his invitation to the third installment which I agreed on the condition that I will be appearing as more than just a minor role with a few scenes."
    Chan also revealed that he might soon be reunited with Chris Tucker in a buddy comedy tentatively titled Skip Tracer. The film will be along the lines of the three Rush Hour films they co-starred in. The project is tentatively titled ‘Skip Tracer‘, according to Chan.
    "The script is currently being viewed by Chris Tucker. Personally, I feel that if he were to pick it up, it would be better if we turned it into Rush Hour 4 but I do think that three movies for the franchise is a perfect ending. It would be better to start a new buddy movie with someone new," Chan added.