Most Americans Unable to Name a Famous Asian American, Incorrectly Answer “Jackie Chan”
52% of respondents were unable to provide a famous Asian American name
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No, ‘Kung Fu Panda’s’ Success Doesn’t Mean Hollywood Still Needs a White Lead to Make Chinese Culture Fun
Kung Fu Panda is one of the highest-grossing martial arts film franchises. Does Jack Black get a pass for portraying an Asian character?
Sony Casts ‘American Born Chinese’ Actor Ben Wang as Lead in ‘Karate Kid’ Revival
Ben Wang joins Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan in the latest Karate Kid installment
‘Jackie Chan thought women belonged in the kitchen until I kicked his butt’: Michelle Yeoh dishes dirt on ‘Police Story’ movie star
Michelle Yeoh has thrown shade at HK movie star Jackie Chan. In an interview with the Guardian to promote her character in Shang-Chi, Yeoh reflected on her career thus far. Recalling her 1992 film Police Story 3: Supercop in which she starred alongside Chan, the 59-year-old said the industry couldn’t rely on CGI for stunts. “When we first started in Hong Kong, you…
Jackie Chan’s ‘New Police Story’ director Benny Chan dies aged 58
Hong Kong director Benny Chan has passed away at the age of 58. Chan is best known for directing Jackie Chan‘s New Police Story and A Moment of Romance. According to reports, Chan passed away on Sunday at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. Chan had began feeling unwell in 2019 whilst directing Raging Fire, which stars Donnie Yen. He…
Jackie Chan quashes rumours that he’s been quarantined for Coronavirus
Cinemablend reports that Jackie Chan has dispelled rumours that he was quarantined for Coronavirus. Rumours had it that the martial arts legend was suffering had contracted COVID-19 and was in quarantine. Fans even sent the Rush Hour star protective face masks. However, Chan has since taken to social media to clarify that he has not contracted the virus and is rather healthy….
Jackie Chan almost drowned filming his latest movie ‘Vanguard’
The Straits Times reports that Jackie Chan almost drowned whilst filming his latest film Vanguard. Filming at sea, the 65-year-old actor was trapped under a rock and was unable to free himself. Chan forced himself to remain calm and not panic as the film’s crew responded quickly and pulled the Hong Kong star to safety. Vanguard director Stanley Tong told a Beijing press conference…
Jackie Chan is the world’s fifth highest paid actor of 2019
CEO World reports that Jackie Chan is the fifth highest paid actor in the world in 2019. Chan, 65, earned a whopping $58 million between 1 June 2018, and 1 June 2019, before fees and taxes. The Hong Kong martial arts legend’s filmography in 2019 included Journey to China: The Mystery of Iron Mask Master and The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang. Upcoming…
New Guns N’ Roses song titled ‘Jackie Chan’ leaks on adult websites
Guns N’ Roses Central reports that the group’s new ‘Jackie Chan’ song has been leaked via adult websites. Fully titled ‘Jackie Chan AKA Hard School’, the song leaked over the weekend, appearing on adult websites including RedTube and PornHub. Another track titled ‘Atlas Shrugged’ was also leaked through adult websites. Reddit users shared links to adult websites containing the songs after it…
Manchester City presenters sacked for ‘racist’ Jackie Chan jokes with Chinese accents
SCMP reports that two Manchester City radio presenters have been sacked for making “racist” Jackie Chan jokes with Chinese accents. Mike McClean and Nigel Clucas, hosts of the ‘City sausage’ podcast, adopted a fictitious ‘Mr Wong’ persona during their podcast. The pair were discussing the Premier League side’s late arrival during their their pre-season tour in China. Playing the role of…