The Movies That Moved Me: Yuen Woo-Ping’s SNAKE IN THE EAGLE’S SHADOW
The first earliest Jackie Chan film I’d ever seen during the VHS era.
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THE SHADOW’S EDGE: Newest Trailer Revealed With North American And AUS/NZ Release Date
The film opens in China on August 16.
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Review: A New Chapter In The Karate Kid Saga
KARATE KID: LEGENDS stars Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Joshua Jackson, Ming Na Wen, and Aramis Knight.
The Movies That Moved Me: Sammo Hung’s WHEELS ON MEALS
Jackie Chan is 71 years old this week, so today’s pick for “The Movies That Moved Me” brings us to a memorable classic in my book: Sammo Hung’s WHEELS ON MEALS!
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Debuts Brand New Trailer Ahead Of May Theatrical Release
Two branches, one tree. Catch the new trailer for KARATE KID: LEGENDS!
The Movies That Moved Me: Stanley Tong’s RUMBLE IN THE BRONX
Today, I look back on the Jackie Chan film that launched a whole generation of us fans in the West into the catch-up era of Hong Kong film fandom…
A LEGEND Review: Jackie Chan’s Long-Awaited Sequel Is The Equivalent Of Lukewarm Coffee
A LEGEND is now available on Digital, Blu-Ray and DVD from Well Go USA
THE SHADOW’S EDGE: Poster Revealed As ‘Ride On’ Star And Director Reteam For New Police Thriller
The wee hours of Friday saw a new poster for The Shadow’s Edge, marked for a 2025 release to be announced and starring Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-Fai. The film reteams Chan with Ride On helmer Larry Yang, as well as actor and martial artist Zac Wang who made his Western debut opposite Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid (2010). The Shadow’s Edge follows the efforts of Macau’s Judiciary Police and its Criminal Investigation Department to catch a band of criminals with the help of a tracking expert pulled out of retirement. Also starring are Ci Sha, Zhang Zi Feng, Lang Yu Ting, and Wang Zi Yi, along with recording artist, Jun, of SEVENTEEN. Check out the poster below. Hat tip to Jackie Chan expert Thorsten Boose for the details.
PANDA PLAN Plans Disc And Digital Releases Next Month From Well Go USA!
Click here and you’ll be able to get a few reads of our own Joe Hallett’s review of the Jackie Chan action comedy, Panda Plan. The film is getting a release in the UK on January 17 from CineAsia UK, while the current plan stateside will be the film’s debut on Digital, Blu-Ray, and DVD on February 18 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Zhang Luan directs the film with action choreography by Lü Shijia (Police Story, The Foreigner), and a cast that also lists Wei Xiang (Too Cool To Kill), Shi Ce (Ash, A Cool Fish), and Han Yambo (Give Me Five). Check out the trailer below and peep at the artwork and casing just beneath. Soon after legendary kung fu star Jackie Chan is invited to adopt a beloved zoo panda named Hu Hu, a notorious international crime syndicate sets its sights on the bear and offers a massive […]
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Finds Jackie Chan And Ralph Macchio Joining Forces In The Official Trailer
“Two branches. One tree.” That’s the tagline being touted for Karate Kid: Legends, the newest chapter in the ongoing Karate Kid franchise which still has one more season of Netflix series Cobra Kai before this film arrives. I’m especially curious as to how Ben Wang will be introduced into this saga after that show ends. I’m thinking cameos? Easter eggs? Maybe a surprise appearance by Hilary Swank? Who knows? In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone […]
THE PROJECT A COLLECTION – 88 Films Review: A Treasure Trove Of Action Comedy Delight, Memorabilia, Stories And More!
Tap the following for anchors: • INTRODUCTION • STORY • REVIEW • PROJECT A Features (Taiwanese Cut – Extras) • PROJECT A2 Features (Extras) • Conclusion INTRODUCTION: I remember first setting eyes on Project A a long time ago before Blu-Rays would exist. It was on TV, it was dubbed in English, and I didn’t even know who Yuen Biao was at the time. It was post Jackie Chan 2.0 in the mid 2000s though, and I had already become enamored by Hong Kong cinema’s revival via home media, and having turned away Miramax’s dubbed version, I always hoped I would be able to see the original in its Cantonese audio. I was obsessed with seeing these titles as intended in their regional output, and lo and behold, 88 Films has packaged one hell of a gem for U.S. fans. The bundle comes in a Blu-Ray box-set, as well as […]
BFI Art Of Action Season Kicks Off In October With YES, MADAM!, POLICE STORY and More This Week!
Folks keen on Hong Kong classics between now and December can take to the cinema wide and online program for the BFI’s Art Of Action Season this week. The run begins Wednesday with the release of Yes, Madam!, the 1985 action classic starring Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock and directed by late action legend Corey Yuen. The film is a solid standout among the cadre of Hong Kong cinemas girls-with-guns genre, pitting Yeon and Rothrock opposite actors James Tien and Dick Wei in a story of two inspectors from opposite sides of the world to investigate the murder of a British agent. Enveloped in the shenanigans of a group of unfortunate thieves now being targeted by a ruthless gangster, it’s up to the lady inspectors to bring the house down and deliver justice. The BFI Art Of Action Season for the late quarter also includes screenings of Jackie Chan’s cinematic […]
PANDA PLAN Gets A U.S. Trailer Ahead Of An October Release
Zhang Luan’s new action comedy adventure Panda Plan has a trailer now online which you can view below. Well Go USA is releasing the film theatrically in North America on October 18, starring Jackie Chan in a fictional version of himself before a cute little panda named Hu Hu. Soon after legendary kung fu star Jackie Chan is invited to adopt a beloved zoo panda named Hu Hu, a notorious international crime syndicate sets its sights on the bear and offers a massive bounty for his capture. Faced with this sudden crisis, Jackie enlists the help of his agent and Hu Hu’s fiercely dedicated caretaker, leading the trio on an outrageous and unforgettable adventure as they seek to outsmart—and outkick—the bad guys at every turn. Also starring are Wei Xiang, Shi Ce, Han Yanbo, and Jia Bing.
THE PROJECT A COLLECTION: 88 Films Announces October Release For The Back-To-Back Classics On 4k And Blu-Ray In October!
I’m old enough to remember when I first saw the above promo included on VHS tapes back when action star Jackie Chan was conquering the West in his second crossover attempt post-Rumble In The Bronx. Chan’s had a hell of a career over the years and including since then as he nowadays focuses his attempts on the mainland, while his heyday as one of Hong Kong’s biggest stars alongside his Peking Opera ilk now comes back into focus with The Project A Collection, 88 Films’s own re-releases of the 1983 and 1987 action adventure classic, Project A and Project A 2. The films mark only the latest in the film’s celebratory re-releases with 88 Films turning its attention to the U.S. for its rollout. Included are 4-disc Deluxe Edition as well as a 2-disc Special Edition, incumbent with either 4K or Blu-Ray renditions and loads of special features to serve up […]
RUSH HOUR 4: The New Action Sequel Circulates Potential Partners With One Seemingly Apparent Condition
The future of a fourth installment of the Rush Hour franchise remains somewhat uncertain, at least for now, according to a new article by The Hollywood Reporter’s Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit. Lionsgate held a routine greenlight meeting with its execs, wherein a pitch was made for Rush Hour 4 that would potentially add franchise helmer Brett Ratner to the movie. Furthermore, Eagle Pictures’ Tarak Ben Ammar, whose credits partly include Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, American Skin, and The Equalizer 3, has been busy liaising with potential partners on the film. As the report notes, one key issue with Rush Hour 4 and its lacking appeal to potential partners and studios like Sony and Paramount, is Ratner’s reported attachment, which would mark his return to the director’s chair since facing a Time’s Up backlash of his own in 2017. Ratner faced a slew of allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment […]
88 Films Delivers More Kung Fu Classics This September!
88 FILMS are on fire lately. Not only did they announce a new slate of Shaw Brothers releases mere days ago, they just announced the release of two kung fu classics (and a saucy CAT III collection which I won’t touch upon here). Both are set to land this September. The first of the two is Jackie Chan’s 1978 film, MAGNIFICENT BODYGUARDS. This early effort, directed by frquent Chan collaborator, Lo Wei, has something a bit unique to it as it was originally released in 3-D. Well, 88 Films’ upcoming Blu-Ray will also be in 3-D. No word on technical specs yet so exactly how it’ll be in 3-D is unknown. Looks like this will be quite the drop for physical media enthusiasts. Secondly, another martial arts legend gets a release in the form of Yuen Woo-Ping’s TAI CHI MASTER (originally released as Twin Warriors in the US). Jet Li (Fist of Legend) stars alongside Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, […]
A LEGEND Trailer: Jackie Chan Returns In Sequel To The Myth
If you’d have asked me “Shaun, what sequel do you think Jackie Chan will make next?” I would have answered with “Another Police Story” or “Are we finally getting Rush Hour 3?” I did NOT see Jackie making a sequel to his less-than-stellar 2005 trip-through-time film, The Myth. Alas, it’s 2024 and here we are. Jackie returns to Chinese big screens on July 7th with A LEGEND, a collaboration with long-time friend and frequent Director, Stanley Tong. Distribution Workshop has the international rights and has the official synopsis as: A LEGEND sees Professor Chen, an archaeology expert, notice that the texture on the artifacts discovered by his students during a glacier expedition, is strikingly similar to a jade pendant he had seen in his dreams. The pendant is connecting the realm of dreams to reality. Filled with curiosity, Chen leads a research team on a journey deep into the Glacier […]
88 Films Bombards Us With Action With Their June/July/August Slate
British Blu-Ray distributor, 88 FILMS, have been delivering the goods with their martial arts action releases for years now and they’re showing no signs of stopping any time soon. Physical Media fans have a lot to look forwards to over the next few months as 88 Films are set to hit us with a veritable avalanche of classic Hong Kong action flicks. Check out their slate below: JUNE Fist of Legend (6/24) – Everyone and their dog knows this film. Considered Jet Li’s best by many, it tells the story of Chen Zhen (also portrayed by Bruce Lee in Fist of Fury) fighting off the evil Japanese. Features fight choreography from Yuen Woo Ping and a fantastic villain in the form of Billy Chow. Availaiable on both Blu-Ray and 4K UHD. To Kill Wih Intrigue (TBD) – While a date hasn’t been set in stone for this one, most people are leaning […]
[UPDATED] New KARATE KID Movie Casts Ralph Macchio And Jackie Chan Ahead Casting Call For Lead Star: ‘The Global Search Starts Now!’
12:42pm: A previous version of this article has been updated with director and writer information, and a studio release date EARLIER: Actors Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan will star in a new installment of the Karate Kid franchise, according to the duo on Tuesday. A new video is now online via Sony Pictures hosted by the pair who have officially confirmed their additions to the film, while launching a global casting call for potential candidates to star as the film’s titular “Karate Kid”. The news comes a little over a year after Sony added a new Karate Kid film to its slate which would have had a summer 2024 release at the time, adding to the longstanding success of the franchise that began with John G. Avildsen’s 1984 hit trilogy starter, The Karate Kid, with Macchio and co-stars Martin Kove, William Zabka and the late Pat Morita, and followed up […]
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