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Was remaking classics like Police Story, A Better Tomorrow a good idea?

We look at four remakes of classic Hong Kong films, from a Jackie Chan-led Police Story from the 2000s to a riff on Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury.

10 Nov 2024 - 4:15AMvideocam

American cinema

Why Jackie Chan hated making Hong Kong-US movie The Protector

1 Nov 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

John Lee policy address 2024

Opinion | Hong Kong must own its martial arts and action film cultural heritage

31 Oct 2024 - 10:57AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Jackie Chan falls flat in CGI family action flop Panda Plan

Jackie Chan stars as himself as he jets off to adopt a panda cub and has to fight off kidnappers in this terrible family film.

18 Oct 2024 - 7:30AMvideocam

The CGI panda Hu Hu in a still from Panda Plan.

China’s film industry

China’s National Day box office breaches billion-yuan mark on day 3

The second entry in a historical war trilogy leads the way, with a sci-fi action film on its tail, but China’s film industry is still chasing pre-pandemic interest.

4 Oct 2024 - 10:40AMvideocam

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympics opening ceremony

Hong Kong-born martial arts actor will carry the flame on Wednesday in Paris, hours before the opening ceremony, the organising committee said.

26 Aug 2024 - 12:53PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Hong Kong’s film industry was transformed by producer Ng See-yuen

From launching Jackie Chan’s career with kung fu comedies to helping end big studios’ stranglehold on filming, Ng See-yuen has had a huge influence on Hong Kong cinema.

28 Jul 2024 - 11:15AMvideocam

Ng See-yuen, then-chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association, pictured in 1995. From launching Jackie Chan’s career with kung fu comedies to helping end big studios’ stranglehold on filmmaking, Ng has had a huge influence on Hong Kong cinema. Photo: SCMP

Trending in China

China fans mock AI failure as movie makers try to make Jackie Chan look younger

Chinese movie icon Jackie Chan’s latest film uses artificial intelligence technology to make the actor look younger, but critics say “A Legend” is an epic failure.

13 Jul 2024 - 2:26PM

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Chinese martial arts 101: wushu and kung fu films – 10 FAQs

Martial arts films are heavily linked with Chinese culture, from the Shaolin Temple in China to famous martial artists in history, such as Wong Fei-hung, Fong Sai-yuk and Hong Xiguan.

2 Jul 2024 - 3:54PM

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | To tell a good story, Hong Kong films must first be authentic

Unlike last year’s generic ‘Warriors of Future’, ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ has hit the spot with its authenticity and homage to Hong Kong’s cinematic legacy. Its success proves that many people remain interested in Hong Kong’s heartbeat.

24 May 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

A still from “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”, the hit film set in the now-demolished Kowloon Walled City. Just as directors meticulously frame shots, Hong Kong can curate its urban landscape to draw attention to the energy in its streets and the rhythm of its markets. Photo: Media Asia Distribution

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Why Jackie Chan didn’t turn his back on Hong Kong after Rush Hour’s success

In 1998, Rush Hour shot Jackie Chan to international fame. But after making the film with Chris Tucker, Chan ultimately decided not to abandon Hong Kong, and continued to make films in both places.

21 Apr 2024 - 9:51AMvideocam

Jackie Chan (right) and Chris Tucker in a still from Rush Hour. The 1998 blockbuster catapulted Chan to Hollywood superstardom, but it wasn’t enough to make him abandon Hong Kong’s movie industry. Photo: New Line Cinema

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Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his stellar career

Martial arts film icon and the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sammo Hung talks about his movies, stars like Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating.

21 Apr 2024 - 9:51AM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Jackie Chan at 70: how the Hong Kong legend became a meme (and more)

He is among the biggest names in global cinema, inspiring Hollywood productions and setting the stage for other Hong Kong actions stars like Jet Li and Donnie Yen

8 Apr 2024 - 5:57PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How to boost Hong Kong tourism: vouchers now, and a vision for the long term

The industry needs reforms and a radical overhaul but, for now, vouchers to reward tourists for spending locally – say, HK$100 for every HK$1,000 spent – would be a quick boost. Beyond that, Hong Kong must prioritise quality, distinctiveness and originality while leveraging its culture, diversity and heritage.

27 Jan 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

American cinema

How Jackie Chan opened ‘golden door’ to Hollywood with Rumble in the Bronx

Jackie Chan may be a household name today, but it took 15 years of trying and 1995’s Rumble in the Bronx for the Hong Kong martial artist to win over international audiences and become a Hollywood star.

28 Oct 2024 - 1:09PMvideocam

Jackie Chan in a still from “Rumble in the Bronx”, the 1995 action comedy that launched the Hong Kong martial artist’s Hollywood career. Photo: New Line Cinema

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

‘Stunts keep Chan ahead’: every 90s Jackie Chan Hong Kong film rated

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan looked to broaden his range as an actor in Hong Kong-produced movies in the 1990s, making hits such as Rumble in the Bronx and forgettable films such as Mr Nice Guy.

31 Dec 2023 - 9:46AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Explainer | Beyond Bruce Lee: the rise of Hong Kong cinema during the 1970s

In the 1970s, Michael Hui was the box-office champion, Jackie Chan achieved stardom, and kung fu and sex sold movies. What else happened in Hong Kong cinema during that decade?

24 Dec 2023 - 6:15PMvideocam

American cinema

Why Jackie Chan ‘didn’t like’ Rush Hour 2, and why he was justified

2001’s Rush Hour 2, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, was a major box office success. Chan hated the film – although not for its crude stereotypes and overt sexism.

2 Dec 2023 - 9:19AMvideocam

Jackie Chan (left) and Chris Tucker in a still from “Rush Hour 2”. The Rush Hour sequel was a huge success upon release in 2001, but Chan “hated” it. Photo: New Line Cinema

Celebrity children

Not just Mick Jagger: 8 super-wealthy celebs who won’t leave fortunes to their kids

The Rolling Stones frontman recently revealed he won’t be leaving his US$500 million fortune to his 8 kids – so which other mega-wealthy celebs share the same sentiment towards their offspring?

5 Oct 2023 - 3:09PM

Hong Kong society

Oscar-winning star Ke Huy Quan says Hong Kong film industry helped inspire him

Quan tells city audience at philanthropy forum he first arrived in city as a Vietnamese refugee in 1978.

12 Sep 2023 - 11:41PM

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Hidden Strike: Jackie Chan, John Cena in dreadful 1-star Netflix ‘thriller’

The action set pieces are underwhelming, there’s no chemistry between Jackie Chan and John Cena, the story is a tired, by-the-numbers affair – give this new Netflix movie a miss.

31 Jul 2023 - 11:15AMvideocam

Jackie Chan (left) and John Cena in a still from “Hidden Strike”, a new Netflix movie directed by Scott Waugh.

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From Jackie Chan stunt double to Hollywood action director, Andy Cheng’s rise

A ‘poor kid’ who became a martial arts champion before doing stunt work for Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung in Hong Kong and Hollywood – which opened other doors – Andy Cheng recalls the day Chan saved his life.

15 May 2023 - 7:12AM

Andy Cheng Kai-Chung martial arts exponent, stuntman and stunt coordinator. Photo: Courtesy Andy Cheng

American cinema

How Jackie Chan vehicle Skiptrace put the clash in culture clash

Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing and Johnny Knoxville teamed up for Die Hard 2 director Renny Harlin’s buddy-cop film, which was let down by a robotic script, and bombed in the US upon release.

5 May 2023 - 6:15PMvideocam

Hong Kong

Opinion | Happy day for Hong Kong cinemas could have been showcase of local films

The offer of HK$30 movie tickets will boost the cinema business, but the campaign should have done more for the local film industry. Not only are classic Hong Kong films far from forgotten, recent releases depicting local issues show that the industry is worthy of support.

29 Apr 2023 - 8:15AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

From Donnie Yen to Jackie Chan, Hong Kong stars at the Udine film festival

The Udine Far East Film Festival has attracted a galaxy of Hong Kong stars, from Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen to Brigitte Lin. Ahead of its 25th anniversary, organisers recall some of the high points.

19 Apr 2023 - 4:51AM

Donnie Yen at the Udine Far East Film Festival in 1999.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Ride On: Jackie Chan as ageing stuntman confirms he’s too old for this gig

A love letter to kung fu stuntmen, Ride On pays homage to Chan’s most memorable films such as Police Story and Dragon Lord – it is ironic, then, that it is a horse that steals the show.

6 Apr 2023 - 7:15PMvideocam

Jackie Chan in a still from Ride On (Mandarin with English subtitles; category TBC), directed by Larry Yang.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

HK to Hollywood: Michelle Yeoh and Jackie Chan’s roller-coaster friendship

Michelle Yeoh and Jackie Chan have been collaborating on-screen since the 1980s … here’s everything you need to know about the pair’s decades-long friendship

21 Mar 2023 - 5:01PMvideocam

Food and Drinks

64,000 chopsticks for a Jackie Chan picture – artist’s incredible creations

The ambitious works of visual artist Red Hong Yi – including her 2014 work of Jackie Chan made out of chopsticks – are the subject of her first book, How To Paint Without a Brush.

19 Mar 2023 - 1:15PM

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Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan (Chan Kong-sang) is a Hong Kong-born actor and action choreographer best known for his role as Detective Inspector Lee in Rush Hour. He is notable for bringing humour to martial arts movies and, over the course of appearing in more than 150 films, has become one of the only actors to perform all of his own stunts. Chan, an ambassador for UNICEF/UNAIDS, has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An operatically trained vocalist, Chan is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred.

Born

7 Apr 1954

Industry

Entertainment, Film

Job Title

Actor

last updated:

7 October, 2024