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Voices: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan. On general release. (Times Online)
'So who'd win in a fight between...' Jul 5, 2008
Jet Li and Jackie Chan fight it out in The Forbidden Kingdom ... This week, the sentence ends with "...Jackie Chan and Jet Li", two kung fu movie maestros never before seen onscreen together. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Jul 5, 2008
The Chinese actor and martial artist Jackie Chan, whose latest role is as a spokesman for the Beijing Olympics in August, has described China's human rights record in Tibet as "ancient history" and accused protesters of being attention-grabbing contrarians seeking television fame. Thursday, 3 July 2008. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
"Kung Fu Panda" evokes talks on creativity Jul 5, 2008
CPPCC Standing Committee member Sun Zhonghuan said few domestic firms were willing to sustain the huge risk and budget to make such a film, which features the voices of stars Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu and Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jackie Chan. The production of "Kung Fu Panda" took five years and cost more than 130 million U.S. dollars. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hard-Hitting Cartoon Fun Jul 4, 2008
Po is the unlikely chosen one, much to the anger of Yoda-like Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and the Furious Five - his star pupils, Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), and Crane (David Cross). Meanwhile, evil Tai Lung breaks free and the prophecy begins to unravel and come to pass. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Andalusia Isshinryu hosts tournament Jul 4, 2008
Koda is a professional stunt coordinator, and has performed stunts including movies with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Koda has appeared on TV shows like "Martial Law" and the "Power Rangers.". (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Can big get bigger? Jul 2, 2008
He has roped in action star Jackie Chan to play the lead ... He was the pioneer in popularising Jackie Chan movies in the state ... He is, in fact, banking on this to part-fund his dream project of making a movie with Jackie Chan. (Business Standard)
Lionsgate(R) and Comcast Entertainment Group Announce First Look Home Entertainment Distribution Deal for E!, Style and G4 Programming Jul 1, 2008
Style and G4 Programming. LOS ANGELES and SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Canada Newswire)
Culture Club Jul 1, 2008
The King-Fu channel ran a lot of early Jackie Chan, not to mention Kurosawa/Mifune samurai pictures and the Zatoichi blind samurai movies in amazing transfers; Monsters ran Universal classics from the 30s, and recently, Hammer pictures from the 50s and 60s - about which I care - as well as endless repeats of the Friday the 13th movies - about which I don t; Filmfest programmed all sorts of interesting things, such as Witness for the Prosecution and Cinema Paradiso as well as a lot of foreign... (The Palm Beach Post)
Enter The Dragon Lady Jun 30, 2008
" In the movie, although all of the characters are supposed to be Chinese, Lucy and Jackie Chan are the only Chinese actors in a cast which includes Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman. "It was interesting that everyone in the film was supposed to be Chinese and yet most are not Chinese," she agreed. "However, I have done a lot of projects that originally did not have the idea of casting someone Asian in it. "Generally, I choose things based on the people who I want to work with and whether I find... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Kung Fu Panda Jun 29, 2008
Angelina Jolie leads the pack as the voice of the Tigress, Lucy Liu is Viper, Jackie Chan is Monkey, stand-up comedian David Cross ( Men In Black) is Crane and the bearish Seth Rogen gives us Mantis, a lethal stick insect with a dirty laugh. In other words, they're the coolest kids in school and they regard the arrival of Po with varying degrees of amusement and disdain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
AT THE MOVIES: PANDAS PACK A REAL PUNCH Jun 29, 2008
The stars: (voices) Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane. The story: A slacker panda named Po (Black) dreams of being a kung fu master, but the nearest he'll get is watching his idols, the legendary Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. (Sunday Mirror)
Voices in the wilderness Jun 28, 2008
It's curious how many reviewers of Kung Fu Panda have had a lukewarm reaction to the vocals - by Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu and David Cross, who play the movie's Furious Five. "Despite all that marquee vocal talent, [the characters] have next to no personality," said Bob Mondello, of National Public Radio. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* World News Quick Take Jun 27, 2008
EAST TIMOR Jackie Chan seeking scripts. Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan (s) invited Timorese to send him their scripts for action comedy films as he wrapped up a two-day UN goodwill visit to promote peace yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Black on form at Panda premiere Jun 27, 2008
Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan, who also voice characters in the film, did not attend the screening. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May and opens in UK cinemas next month. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jack fights Black Jun 27, 2008
is Po, the kung fu panda it's a perfect match. He reveals his fight secrets. (iAfrica.com)
Fight for good, Chan tells Timorese Jun 26, 2008
It is not every day you see Jackie Chan enjoying the show from the stalls ... I asked some of the young people gathered at the stadium whether they thought Jackie Chan's message would get through to the people it needed to. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Breathless in her praise for the pie Jun 24, 2008
Pre-loved denims worn, donated and signed by A-listers including Cameron Diaz, Keith Urban and Jackie Chan will go on show today in Denim Gold, an exhibition to raise money for research into genetic disorders such as cancer, epilepsy and cleft lip. The denim duds were also signed and painted by Australian artists as part of the Jeans for Genes campaign, a fund-raiser for the Children's Medical Research Institute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
China set for Miss World contest Jun 24, 2008
Among the panel of judges of this year's finals are the Hollywood actor and martial arts star, Jackie Chan, and the Miss World 2001 from Nigeria, Agbani Darego. Bourgeois decadence. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Whopper of a movie Jun 24, 2008 Asian Pop: Taboo Topic Jun 20, 2008 Actress Li Bingbing's musical debut slated for July Jun 20, 2008 * Security personnel bar protesters as Jackie Chan arrives Jun 19, 2008 Stars stud opening ceremony of Shanghai Int'l Film Festival Jun 16, 2008 The week's best films on TV Jun 14, 2008 Opinion: Mascots you want on your side in bar fight Jun 14, 2008 Friday flicks: It's D-day for Dasavathaaram Jun 13, 2008 * Taichung mayor says Jackie Chan welcome to visit Jun 11, 2008 Panda gets the better of Sex Jun 10, 2008 Jack Black's 'Kung Fu Panda' Messes With 'The Zohan' And 'Indiana' For Box-Office #1 Jun 10, 2008 Beauty and butt-kicking Jun 9, 2008 'Panda' tops box office Jun 9, 2008 Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda Jun 9, 2008 Rush hour for Segways in Asia? Not yet, Jackie Chan says Jun 9, 2008 Grown-ups get their kicks from 'Panda' Jun 9, 2008 Celebrity voices sell Jun 9, 2008 Kung Fu Panda review: Fanboy superhero goes skadoosh Jun 9, 2008 Cuddly animated 'Panda' masters the Kung Fu action Jun 8, 2008 American Movies Need Tony Jaa Jun 8, 2008 Jack Black makes 'Kung Fu' laughable for all ages Jun 7, 2008 'Kung Fu Panda,' 'Zohan': Laughs But No Guffaws Jun 7, 2008 ‘Kung Fu Panda' a great family movie Jun 7, 2008 Review: 'Kung Fu Panda' kicks up the comedy Jun 7, 2008 'Kung Fu Panda': Bear Essentials, By Kurt Loder Jun 7, 2008 Review: 'Panda' is bear-ly good Jun 7, 2008 Ramsay St gets a new generation Jun 6, 2008 Eye of the Panda Jun 6, 2008 A counterterrorism comedy and a kung fu-loving panda square off Jun 6, 2008 'Kung Fu Panda' falls flat Jun 6, 2008 Black and white knight Jun 6, 2008 Campaign 2008 Movie of the Week Project Jun 6, 2008 'Kung Fu Panda' Jun 6, 2008 Kung Fu Panda: Wise Heart, Sweet Art Jun 6, 2008 "Kung Fu Panda" A Bright Surprise Jun 5, 2008 McMahon facing financial woes Jun 5, 2008 Kung Fu Panda Jun 5, 2008 Infotainment Jun 5, 2008 Jackie Chan wants Segway assembly in China Jun 5, 2008 Jackie Chan, Segway dealer, says exec fear China piracy Jun 5, 2008 Jackie Chan: Segway Dealer Has Piracy Fears Jun 5, 2008 Jack's back, in black and white, as `Panda' star Jun 4, 2008 Jackie Chan says Segway fears technology theft in China Jun 4, 2008 Kung Fu Panda: Kickin and grinnin Jun 3, 2008 A year in India Jun 1, 2008 Show Me The Movie Jun 1, 2008 Global invitation May 30, 2008 How The New Indiana Jones Movie Is Like A Video Game May 30, 2008 Hou the director of the decade May 30, 2008 Murphy returns for Beverly Hills Cop 4 May 30, 2008 Asian heritage more popular with kids today May 30, 2008 Eddie Murphy to reprise "Beverly Hills Cop" role May 30, 2008 Spidey 4 Minus Maguire? May 29, 2008 Jackie Chan plans film on 00004000China quake May 26, 2008 Jackie Chan plans earthquake film May 25, 2008 Movie review: ‘Kingdom’ of laughs, action May 24, 2008 Wushu disciple from France May 24, 2008 Summer season savers May 23, 2008 Caspian dethrones Iron Man May 20, 2008 Stars swing into action to help out China quake victims May 20, 2008 Just Fur Fun May 17, 2008 CHECKING IN: Lauren Carter's China Trip Journal May 17, 2008 Capturing the stars May 16, 2008 Angelina steals the show May 16, 2008 Cartoon Pandas, Animated Nightmares May 16, 2008
Hollywood action superstar Jackie Chan was flown to India to especially release the music of this much-hyped movie. It was the producer of the movie V. Ravichandran who managed to persuade Chan to do the honours since he holds the rights to release Jackie Chans movies in India. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
In cinemas this weekend Jun 21, 2008
Jackie Chan and Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom. In a month. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
He is the author of "Once Upon a Time in China: A Guide to the Cinemas of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China," co-author of "I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action" and "Eastern Standard Time," and editor of the forthcoming "Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology" (). He lives in New York City. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
She was most recently seen in the action blockbuster "The Forbidden Kingdom," together with Jackie Chan and Jet Li. (Source: CRIENGLISH.com). (Xinhuanet, China)
Security personnel bar protesters as Jackie Chan arrives ... Dozens of protesters shouted angry slogans at Hong Kong film star and director Jackie Chan (s) yesterday as he arrived in Taipei for a charity event. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kungfu star Jackie Chan waves at the opening ceremony of Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday night, June 14, 2008. The Shanghai International Film Festival, which extends until June 22, begins with a grand opening ceremony Saturday night, with proceeds to help victims of the Sichuan earthquake. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hong Kong superstar Chow is the new Jackie Chan, and this follow-up to the delirious kung-footie film Shaolin Soccer is another delightfully silly martial arts adventure. Chow himself stars as oriental slacker Sing, whose ambition to join the infamous Axe Gang in 1940s Shanghai leads him into trouble with the lawless denizens of Pig Sty Alley. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
The Hawaii Warrior He appears to have a ceremonial spear, a superb brawling weapon, if 83 Jackie Chan movies are correct. He has immense upper-body development combined with enough mid-section padding to protect against broken ribs and severe lacerations sustained in combat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Later, its music release event, attended by actors Jackie Chan and Amitabh Bachchan, drew criticism due to some journalists and fans being cane-charged in Chennai in early April. While ironically Chan expressed ignorance about Haasan during the press conference, Chinese press assailed their icon for misbehaviour in an Indian hotel, a charge denied by the martial arts exponent-actor. (CNN-IBN)
Taichung mayor says Jackie Chan welcome to visit ... Taichung Mayor Jason Hu (Jj) said yesterday that Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan (s) would be more than welcome to visit Taichung for a film festival a day after city councilors said the star should be barred from attending ... Jackie Chan still owes Taiwanese an apology, Hsiao said, referring to the actor-directors description of the shooting of former president Chen Shui-bian () on the eve of the 2004 presidential election... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Others to have lent their voices to the film include Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and Jackie Chan. It was at the film's Cannes premiere that Black let slip that Jolie was expecting twins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The CGI-fueled fantasy, which co-stars the voices of Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan and Seth Rogen, took in some $60 million. "Panda" was trailed more closely than expected by a summer hit only Jack Black was brave enough to mess with. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The couple divorced three years later and Yeoh resumed her film career in 1992 in the Jackie Chan smash-hit "Police Story 3.". While she continued to use her athleticism in her roles and do her own stunts, in the pursuit of playing good characters and that all-important balance, she credits the directors she has chosen to work with. (CNN -- International)
The voice cast includes Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan ... A DreamWorks project, so a big-name cast: Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen and Angelina Jolie, among many others. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
But he secretly dreams of becoming a legendary kung fu warrior and kicking butt alongside Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and his proteg;s, the Furious Five (Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and David Cross), the martial arts masters who guard the Valley of Peace. Unfortunately, Po is too fat and lazy to ever become a kung fu warrior, or so nearly everyone believes. (Suite101.com)
Not yet, Jackie Chan says ... Not yet, Jackie Chan say:/c/a/2008/06/08/BUI0113BSL.DTL Article:Rush hour for Segways in Asia ... Not yet, Jackie Chan say:/c/a/2008/06/08/BUI0113BSL.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Jack Black, who plays Po the Panda, co-stars with Master Monkey (Jackie Chan) left,, Master Viper (Lucy Liu), Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and Tai Lung (Ian McShane). Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. (USA Today -- Life)
" Perhaps it would be more accurate to say there's an industry to having fun. What's fascinating about modern animated features such as Kung Fu Panda is the gap between the casual improvisatory style of the performances and the calculation that goes into making these blockbusters for a global audience of children and a DVD market that should last for years to come. Few people know who provided the voices for such classic animated movies as Snow White or Bambi, but DreamWorks has its own formula.... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The other four Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross) - seem to view her as their leader anyway. Of course, we know it ends up Po and the rest of the film follows his journey to destiny fulfillment. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Alternating between comedic elements and Jackie Chan-style action heroics, Kung Fu Panda is the story of a plump, drowsy, huggable black-and-white bear with a huge pot belly who has only one aspiration in life, namely to become an expert in a martial art that relies on agility, mental prowess and lightning-fast reflexes ... It is widely expected that the appointment of the Dragon Warrior will go to one of the members of the legendary Furious Five: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross),... (Lake County News)
Tony Jaa Part Jackie Chan, Part Jet Li. Jaa is an interesting action star, intense at moments but never to the dark level Jet Li reaches, genial and innocent looking but without the Chaplin-like comedy of Jackie Chan ... The Associated Press quoted Jackie Chan as saying, "I gave the director (Brett Ratner) videos of Tony Jaa because I think Tony Jaa is the most well-rounded of all action stars" Jaa has clearly demonstrated he needs no special effects or set of props to be effective, he can... (Suite101.com)
The quintet is comprised of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Monkey (Jackie Chan) and Crane (David Cross). Nonetheless, expect them to band together against the movie's real villain, Tai Lung (Ian McShane). (Syracuse.com)
The unorthodox choice bypasses the Furious Five martial-arts virtuosos Tigress (voiced by Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Viper (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross) and Mantis (Seth Rogen), who despite all that marquee vocal talent have next to no personality and obligates the tiny Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman, as a harried red panda) to train Po so that he can discover the secret of the Dragon Scroll. A great honor except that a thuggish snow leopard is about to escape from prison. (NPR)
Kung Fu Panda also starring the voices of Dustin Hoffman, Michael Clarke Duncan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan and many others, kept my always-moving 4-year-old grandson engrossed and entertained from start to finish and, even better, it held my attention the entire time, too ... I recognize Jackie Chan's voice instantly, but he speaks little, too, as does the typically larger-than-life Duncan ... There are tastes of Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee in the fighting sequences, and the battles are... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Other famous voices featured are those of Angelina Jolie (Tigress), Jackie Chan (Monkey) and Seth Rogen (Mantis), but directors Mark Osborne and John Stevenson keep the performances self-effacing and in service of the story. They don't perform their star personalities, and if you didn't know who they were, going in, you probably wouldn't guess. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In order for Po to show his stuff, though, he must win over the skeptical Palace trainer, a crotchety red panda named Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), and his initially dismissive top students, the Furious Five: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross). There's also a furious sixth character, a leopard named Tai Lung (Ian McShane), who was once Shifu's prot. (VHI.com -- Music News)
This inexplicable appointment not only threatens the safety of the entire community, it infuriates Oogway's small ratlike lieutenant, Shifu (a petulant Dustin Hoffman), who has dedicated himself to grooming a group called the Furious Five for just this task: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross). How can a chubby novice such as Po compete with these fierce warriors, let alone his former prot;g;, Tai Lung. (CNN -- Showbiz)
"I never really got into it," Geyer told SiT. "I was more into cartoons and Jackie Chan movies.". Though his legion of young and mostly female fans were devastated by his elimination from the 2006 Idol series, Geyer's acting debut on the Network Ten soap provided some consolation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This doesn't sit well with Master Shifu or the martial arts experts known as the Furious Five - Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), and Monkey (Jackie Chan) ... Starring: the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Jackie Chan. (Boston Globe)
Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan are among the star voices in this animated action comedy. Playing at Rave Cityplace 14, Kalamazoo 10, Celebration. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Kung Fu Panda* * (out of four)Voices: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David CrossDirectors: John Stevenson and Mark OsborneDistributor: Paramount PicturesRating: PG for sequences of martial arts actionRunning time: 1 hour, 28 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... And the supporting characters a tiger voiced by Angelina Jolie, a crane played by David Cross, Lucy Liu as a viper and Jackie Chan as an agile monkey are so lacking personality... (USA Today -- Life)
The latest in a line of original, star-studded, money-spinning animated films in recent years, this hilarious underdog or under-panda story features the eclectic talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan. Voiced by Black, Po is the son of a noodle shop owner who dreams of becoming a kung fu master, inspired by his heroes, the famed Furious Five. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Johnny Depp would play Scott McClellan declaring, I lied, I lied, I lied, now can I please have a show on MSNBC. The closing scene would feature Osama Bin Laden looking into the camera, OBL would be played by either Edward James Olmos or Jackie Chan declaring, Bush ordered me to hit the towers. Hillary is out, I have won twice. (Human Events Online)
There's Tigress (voiced by Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan). The action, heavily influenced by Hong Kong martial arts films, is beautifully choreographed. (Los Angeles Times)
In a crowded courtyard, the greatest fighters of their time, the Furious Five the Crane (David Cross), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Tigress (Angelina Jolie) and Monkey (Jackie Chan) are showily displaying the fabulous skills they have honed under the stern eye of their teacher Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) ... A boy who watched those movies would be nearing middle age now, but he'd recognize KFP's plot of a laggard who undergoes rigorous training to become a great fighter from many films,... (Time.com)
0000089B They are like a Noah's Ark of warriors: Angelina Jolie is Tigress (who looks a bit like Tony the Tiger's sister); Seth Rogen is Mantis, an insect whose skills exceed his size; David Cross is the bird Crane; Lucy Liu is the snake Viper; and Jackie Chan is Monkey, whose species you can guess. When Po wakes up, though, he's far from their ranks and can't even conquer a flight of stairs. (CBS News)
Scoot over"This is very little money to me. I don't rely on this to make money." - Actor Jackie Chan, explaining that he started his Segway dealership in Hong Kong to bring the clean technology to China. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan. Director: Mark OsborneJohn Stevenson. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jackie ChanHong Kong: Actor Jackie Chan demonstrates his Segway scooter at the security fair. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Jackie Chan, a Segway dealer, says company fears technology theft in China. APJackie Chan demonstrates his Segway scooter ata security fair in Hong Kong June 4 ... HONG KONG - Action star Jackie Chan, co-star of "The Forbidden Kingdom," says his Chinese dealership for the Segway scooter is doing well but Segway's owners are keeping his costs up because they won't let him assemble the battery-powered vehicle in China due to piracy fears. (MSNBC -- Technology)
By Min Lee, Associated Press HONG KONG Actor Jackie Chan says his Segway dealership here is doing well, though costs are high because the manufacturer won't let him assemble the battery-powered scooters in China for fear of piracy ... Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan demonstrates his Segway scooter at the security fair in Hong Kong. (USA Today -- Tech)
(HONG KONG) Actor Jackie Chan says his Segway dealership here is doing well, though costs are high because the manufacturer won't let him assemble the battery-powered scooters in China for fear of piracy. Related Articles. (Time.com)
Po idolizes ancient China's martial-arts experts, including a tigress (voiced by Angelina Jolie), a viper (Lucy Liu) and a monkey (Jackie Chan). The cast also features Dustin Hoffman providing the voice of the martial-arts master reluctantly teaching Po the moves after the panda is declared a prophesied hero. (Yahoo News)
Jackie Chan says his Chinese dealership for the Segway scooter is doing well but Segway's owners are keeping his costs up because they won't let him assemble the battery-powered vehicle in China due to piracy fears. China is a leading source of pirated goods ranging from movies and music to sporting goods and medications. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Roly-poly Po (voiced by Black) dreams of glory as a kung fu master, fighting alongside the legendary Furious Five Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Snake (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross) and Mantis (Seth Rogen) but in his waking hours, hes stuck working as a waiter in his father Mr. Pings (James Hong) noodle shop ... Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Ian McShane, Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie Director: John Wayne Stevenson, Mark Randolph OsborneRun time: 1... (MSNBC -- Movies)
THE MAN IN INDIA: Tamil actor Rajnikanth is better known as "Super Star." His movies always run for months and he happens to be the highest-paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan. Here is a song from his recent movie"Sivaji: The Boss": http. (Boston Globe)
"The foreign studio, going by the size of this country, demands humongous amounts of money when in actual fact the percentage of people that enjoys these films is negligible. Add to this the overheadssub-titling, cutting the scenes outed by the censors and re-mastering the movie, duty charges on the film reel and the price of publicityand you see why many good movies don't get a theatre release in India." Because of this, crowd-pullers like Spiderman, the Jackie Chan flicks, and the Harry... (India Times, India)
Po the Panda (voiced by Jack Black) is obsessed with kung-fu but works in a noodle shop, until a prophecy sees him studying with his heroes (Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan) and their master (Dustin Hoffman). Among other things, it is probably the first martial arts film in which Chan didn't injure himself during shooting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
My thought is because so many recent action/adventure films are borrowing heavily from Asian cinema where huge leaps, rolling with two guns, slo-mo bullets and Jackie Chan comedy-fighting are staples. Also, European action movies (ie. (MTV.com)
"I would imagine an Asian film wanting to get the same distribution in Australia would have to be an action film starring Jackie Chan or a kung fu film like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Hou says through an interpreter from his home town, Taipei. "The Australian release is not about my film, it's more about Juliette's star power.". (The Australian)
Brett Ratner, the filmmaker behind the similarly themed Rush Hour movies starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, is in negotiations to direct the latest Beverly Hills Cop adventure, a Paramount spokesman said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
To a generation growing up on "Ni Hao Kai-Lan" and "Jackie Chan Adventures" and "American Dragon: Jake Long," Chinese is cool. Just like Naruto and Nintendo have made Japanese cool. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brett Ratner, the filmmaker behind the similarly themed "Rush Hour" movies starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, is in negotiations to direct the latest "Beverly Hills Cop" adventure, a Paramount spokesman said. According to Daily Variety, it was Murphy, 47, who approached the Viacom Inc-owned studio about reviving the film series in which he plays a Detroit police detective, Axel Foley, who ends up chasing crooks in Beverly Hills, California. (Xinhuanet, China)
says Patrick Fugit (Wristcutters, Almost Famous) is on the list, as is his Almost Famous co-star Michael Angarano, last seen opposite Jackie Chan and Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom. - MGM. (IGN FilmForce)
Jackie Chan plans film on China quake_English_Xinhua. Jackie Chan plans film on China quake ... Actor Jackie Chan arrives at the Cinema Palace in Venice September 9, 2006. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jackie Chan has visited earthquake survivors in hospital. Actor Jackie Chan is planning to make a film about the Chinese earthquake to raise money for survivors. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jet Li, Michael Angarano and Jackie Chan, from left, in "The Forbidden Kingdom." / Lionsgate Films ... The fact that it stars Jackie Chan is an immediate cue that the film is very light-hearted, filled with action that is played as much for comedy as for male viewing pleasure ... Finding the staff, and therefore himself, the target of the warlord s hunt, Jason befriends a consistently half-drunk Jackie Chan who informs him of his duty to return the staff to its rightful owner and restore peace... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Roger was first introduced to Chinese martial arts through the action films of Bruce Lee, Jet Li and Jackie Chan. "I was massively impressed by their kung fu. I imagined that I could become a hero like one of them," Roger said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Voice cast includes Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu and Seth Rogen. "Stuck" ---- Based on a true story, a woman (Mena Suvari) hits a man (Stephen Rea) with her car and he becomes caught in her windshield. (North County Times)
Jackie Chan and Jet Li's martial arts movie The Forbidden Kingdom dropped a spot to ninth with $1m (510,000). Rounding out the top 10 is newcomer The Visitor with takings of $687,000 (350,000). (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hong Kong-born Jackie Chan (L) and Emperor Group chairman Albert Yeung Sau-shing have contributed 10 million yuan ... Hong Kong-born Jackie Chan and Emperor Group chairman Albert Yeung Sau-shing have contributed 10 million yuan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Po's allies include a tiger (Jolie), a viper (Lucy Liu) and a monkey (Jackie Chan), whose graceful martial-arts skills put the lumbering panda to shame. "There's a concept which everybody responds to, the idea of this sort of soft, cuddly thing having to do this extremely active, athletic thing," said John Stevenson, who co-directed "Kung Fu Panda" with Mark Osborne. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Now I understand how Jackie Chan does all of his stunts in his movies. We are going to bed early tonight so we are rested for our second match of the trip tomorrow (Saturday, May 17) morning. (Uncbears.com)
It's a job that seems glamorous on the surface, but let's face it, taming Jackie Chan or turning two minutes with Scarlett Johansson into something magical is not going to be easy. The Screening Room spoke with the photographer about what it takes to create the perfect image while under pressure. (CNN -- International)
Other stars to lend their voices include Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu. "The film is a love-letter to China," said Dreamworks' animation mastermind Jeffrey Katzenberg, and the stars of the film said their thoughts were currently with China's quake victims, as well as those in Myanmar. (iAfrica.com)
The plot, of a laggard who undergoes rigorous training to become a great fighter, is familiar from many Jackie Chan films, including the one that made him a star, Drunken Master. Fans of Chang Cheh's Five Venoms movies will have no trouble spotting this movie's Furious Five: the Crane (David Cross), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Tigress (Angelina Jolie) and Monkey voiced by Chan himself, as a way of lending his vocal blessing to the project. (Time.com)
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