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.
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Jackie Chan in Stallone’s Expendables 3
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Jackie Chan’s Chinese Zodiac to release in US in spring or summer
MUMBAI: Jackie Chan‘s Chinese Zodiac is being readied to release in North America in either spring or summer next year, according to Ramy Choi, director of distribution and acquisition of the Hong Kong actor‘s company, Jackie & JJ International Limited. It will release in a few hundred screens.
The film, that revolves around a Chan-led team hunting down Chinese national treasures auctioned off to international speculators, will also be released in Europe at the same time, Choi observed.
The film, which also stars Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo and young Chinese actors Zhang Lanxin and Liao Fan as the relic-hunters and Oliver Platt as a villainous tycoon, already released in Chinese-speaking territories and also major Southeast Asian markets on 20 December.
Choi said Chinese Zodiac topped box-office listings on mainland China (where the film‘s co-producers, Huayi Brothers, are distributing the film) on its opening day with earnings of 43.5 million yuan (US$7 million).
She revealed the film‘s first-day gross also topped charts in Singapore (handled by Clover Films and Golden Village), Malaysia (Golden Screen Cinemas) and Thailand (Sahamongkolfilm International).
The one territory which Chinese Zodiac failed to come out on top is Hong Kong where the film collected only HK$0.5 million (US$64,516), trailing behind both The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two (HK$2.2 million; US$283,870) and Wreck-it-Ralph (HKS1.7 million; US$219,355). -
Jackie Chan and Chris Dodd will headline networking event at TIFF
MUMBAI: Jackie Chan will join MPAA chairman and CEO Chris Dodd at the networking event for the Asian and western film industries to be held at the forthcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on 10 September.
“As both a key launch pad for films in North America and home to huge audiences for Asian cinema, we think Toronto can be a prime meeting place for the Asian and western film industries,” said TIFF artistic director Cameron Bailey while announcing the upcoming Asian film summit.
Names of other guests at the summit will be announced in the coming weeks as Toronto continues to establish ties with the Asian film industry.
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Jackie Chan takes to comedy films
MUMBAI: Taking a turn to comedy films, Jackie Chan is set to appear as a detective in an yet-untitled English-language comedy.
The film, that will be written by Jay Longino, will have Chan playing a detective who is out to track down an American gambler who has ducked out of a debt he owes to a Macau casino syndicate.
Chan‘s JC Group International is teaming with Talent International Media Group to produce the project that is based on an original idea of the actor, it is understood.
The film is due to premiere in Beijing on 12 December.
The revered action actor can next be seen in Chinese 12 Zodiac, that has been produced, written and directed by the star himself.
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Jackie Chan retires as action star
MUMBAI: Actor director Jackie Chan has announced his retirement as an action star. He made the announcement at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival saying that he is too “old for stunts”.
The 58-year-old actor, who was last seen as a martial arts teacher in Karate Kid, said he felt really tired. The actor was also quoted as saying that the world has become “too violent”
and that he hates “violence”.The Rush Hour actor is at the festival to promote his 100th film Chinese Zodiac. Chinese Zodiac will be his last outing as an action hero. Chinese Zodiac, which is the third in Jackie
Chan‘s Armour of God series, is likely to release in December this year.The actor, however, will continue appearing in films outside the action genre and said he wants to be the Asian Robert De Niro and not just an action star.
Jackie Chan began his career as a stuntman in the Bruce Lee films Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon. His first major break was the 1978 film Snake in the Eagle‘s Shadow. Jackie Chan
introduced the comedic kung fu genre in movies with his blend of martial arts, improvisation and humour.He has successfully crossed over to Hollywood with Shanghai Knights, Shanghai Noon and the Rush Hour series.
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Jackie Chan retires as action star
MUMBAI: Actor director Jackie Chan has announced his retirement as an action star. He made the announcement at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival saying that he is too “old for stunts”.
The 58-year-old actor, who was last seen as a martial arts teacher in Karate Kid, said he felt really tired. The actor was also quoted as saying that the world has become “too violent” and that he hates “violence”.
The Rush Hour actor is at the festival to promote his 100th film Chinese Zodiac. Chinese Zodiac will be his last outing as an action hero. Chinese Zodiac, which is the third in Jackie Chan‘s Armour of God series, is likely to release in December this year.
The actor, however, will continue appearing in films outside the action genre and said he wants to be the Asian Robert De Niro and not just an action star.
Jackie Chan began his career as a stuntman in the Bruce Lee films Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon. His first major break was the 1978 film Snake in the Eagle‘s Shadow. Jackie Chan
introduced the comedic kung fu genre in movies with his blend of martial arts, improvisation and humour.He has successfully crossed over to Hollywood with Shanghai Knights, Shanghai Noon and the Rush Hour series.
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Salman Khan to share screen space with Jackie Chan in Tamil film
MUMBAI: In a casting coup of sorts, Tamil film producer Venu Ravichandran, also known as Aaskar (Oscar) Ravichandran, has roped in Salman Khan to share screen space with Jackie Chan in his ambitious film, Thalaivan Irukiran.
Confirming the news Ravichandran said, “I have been discussing the film with Jackie Chan for the last few years. The script has a global theme with an Indian connection.”
The film will be a sequel to Chan’s hit film Armour of God.
Interestingly, Kamla Hassan will also wield the megaphone.It is said that Katrina Kaif has set her eyes on the South film industry and has signed up for the film.
Ravichandran has made films like Dasavathaaram, Vaaranam Aayiram, Ananda Tandavam, Leelai and Lucky Jokers ( all Tamil) and has distributed Malayalam film Velayudham.
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Anubhav Sinha to launch two films soon
MUMBAI: Anubhav Sinha, who was in the news when he directed Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One, has lined up two films in the pipeline under his newly setup banner Benaras Media Works Pvt Ltd.
The first of the lot will be an action film that will be directed by Sudhir Mishra while the second will be helmed by Gurmeet, a former assistant on several YRF films.
The script of the first film, a combination of cerebral and physical action, a kind of Bourne Identity meeting Jackie Chan, is now being written. It will have a huge star cast with its action scenes resembling those seen in Kung Fu films.
It is being said that Shah Rukh Khan will play the main lead with Irrfan Khan, Arunoday Singh and Vidyut Jamwal in other roles.
The film would start rolling once Mishra completes the casting of his ambitious project Mehrunissa in place.
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Anubhav Sinha launches film production house
MUMBAI: Six films-old Anubhav Sinha has taken the plunge and launched his film production house called Benaras Media.
For starters, Sinha has firmed up three films. The first of the lot will be an action film, directed by Sudhir Mishra. While the second movie will be helmed by Gurmeet, a former assistant on several YRF films, the third will be directed by Sinha himself.
The script of the first film is a combination of cerebral and physical action, a kind of Bourne Identity meeting Jackie Chan. It will have a huge star cast and some of the most elaborate action often seen in Hong Kong’s Kung Fu films.
It is being said that Shah Rukh Khan will play the main lead while Irrfan Khan, Arunoday Singh and Vidyut Jamwal are being slotted into the other roles.
The film would start rolling once Mishra gets the final cast of his ambitious project, Mehrunissa, in place.
Sinha had earlier directed films like Tum Bin, Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai, Dus, Tathastu, Cash and Ra.One.
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The Myth this Friday night at 9 p.m. only on Star Movies
MUMBAI: Blending historical elements with fiction, this film stars sultry Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, who plays the role of an Indian princess. This Friday night, Star Movies brings to you the exclusive premier of the “The Myth” which is based on the Korean legend, ‘Thousand Year Romance’. Jackie Chan who has produced and stars in the action extravaganza plays the role of Jack an intrepid archaeologist who, while in Dasar, India, stumbles on Mallika of course, and an ancient sword from the Qin Dynasty. So, make sure you tune into “The Myth” this Friday, February 9th at 9 p.m. only on Star Movies.
Taking place during two points of time with parallel stories, THE MYTH follows archeologist Jack Chan (Jackie Chan). Jack begins having dreams of himself reincarnated as Meng-Yi, a Qin Dynasty General fighting a desperate war against rebels, who must escort the Emperor’s concubine Ok-Soo back to the Qin capital city. As the two fall in love, Meng Yi struggles with his feelings for Ok-Soo (Hee-seon Kim) and his loyalty to the emperor. Meanwhile, in the present, Jack, along with his scientist friend William (Tony Leung), looks to uncover the secrets of his dreams in a tomb in India, where they find a gravity defying gemstone and an ancient sword – two clues to unlock the mysteries of The Myth.
DID YOU KNOW?
Due to Mallika Sherawat’s racy image in Bollywood, rumors circulated that she landed the role over many other Indian actresses (Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra) because she was willing to do full frontal nudity in this film. When these rumors were spread, Stanley Tong and Jackie Chan held a special press conference in India to say that they picked Mallika over many others because of her great charm and genuine acting talent, and that the film didn’t even have a kissing scene, let alone full frontal nudity.
Aishwarya Rai was the original choice to play the Indian princess but she was on tour at the time and her busy schedule didn’t allow her to take the role.
Jackie Chan was stabbed in the arm while filming a stunt.
Jackie Chan fell off a horse and couldn’t move his legs for the rest have the day. After a few days he was reported doing fine again.
So don’t forget to tune in this Friday night at 9 p.m. for the exclusive premiere of ‘The Myth’ only on Star Movies.