Jackie Chan denies cz12 is his retirement film

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Jackie Chan earlier accepted a TVB Entertainment News station program STAR TALK interview. He said that the most difficult part of his film CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) was convincing his wife Joan Lin (Lam Fung Giu) to guest star. "My wife has been retired from film for many years. 7 years ago she even turned down as HK$15 million per year shampoo ad campaign contract. She took a long time to be persuaded. I even had to move the entire city set from Beijing to Hong Kong and arrange for all the workers she knew to participate to successfully shoot one scene."

Jackie Chan earlier revealed that CZ12 was his final action film. He said that everyone misunderstood. "I have no intention to retire, I only want to add more drama into and reduce action elements from my future movies. Sometimes I would be afraid to jump, worrying that one day I would end up in a wheel chair. So now I use doubles and post production more, I want to be better to myself and the production team."


Jackie Chan and Joan Lin at first objected to their son Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) getting into the business. His wife felt that she already lost her husband, she did not want to lose her son as well. Jackie Chan said, "The pressure on Cho Ming is huge. He has to be different from everyone. Once he wrote a song that had no break. I asked him why and he said that he wanted to create some songs that were hard and not easily remade."

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Cz12 makes 43.5 million yuan rmb on a single day

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Two days ago Thursday (20th) had six film releases, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2, the 3D animation WRECK-IT RALPH, CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU), JACK REACHER, BUNNY DROP and PENANCE. BREAKING DAWN part 2 made HK$1,690,001 to become the single day box office champion. Including the earlier advanced screening, the cumulative box office has already reached HK$2,119,914.

WRECK-IT RALPH made HK$497,886 landed in third. The Jackie Chan starred CZ12 made HK$494,431 was in fourth. Tom Cruise's JACK REACHER was no match for Jackie Chan, made HK$431,231 in fifth. WRECK-IT RALPH earlier also had advanced screening and with the single day box office it has already accumulated HK$1,707,851 at the box office.

Jackie Chan's CZ12 was a hit in the Mainland, with 43.5 million yuan RMB at the box office, 1/2 of the national total box office all day and broke the holiday film's highest single day box office record. In the first week it would likely break 200 million yuan RMB.

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Jackie Chan receives two guiness world records

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The Jackie Chan film CZ12 will open on December 20. Yesterday CZ12 held a Guinness World Record announcement in Shanghai. The Guinness World record Chinese regional chief came to Shanghai to present two Guinness World Record certificates to Jackie Chan for "Most Stunts by a Living Actor" and "Most Credits in One Movie".

Jackie Chan said that in CZ12 he was challenged with a volcano jump, which was shot on location; his friend Wang Zhonglei complained about how much risk Jackie Chan took with his life, threatening him and others in charge and giving them no peace.

Jackie Chan in CZ12 had 15 credits and displayed his true superman nature. He was the executive producer, the producer, the director, the star, the screen writer, the action director, the cinematographer, the art director, the production assistant, the life producer, lighting, music, props, stunt double and theme song performer.

Jackie Chan said that he was not super human, he just focused on making his career the best. The potential that he had exceeded his own imagination.


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Jackie Chan moves like superman

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Jackie Chan's 101st film CZ12 will be released on December 20. The film was shot on location in many nations, one of the theft scenes took place in France. Big Brother Jackie Chan had to climb on the roof to escape. When he reached the roof the beautiful French countryside scenery captivated him, he was on the roof for a long time and unwilling to return to the ground.

Big Brother said that he has been to so many places around the world, France was one of his favorite. He said, "I have worked with French people and companies many times. They are all very friendly. In addition France has good wine and food everywhere, so every time I work in France it has been very enjoyable." In this theft scene, Big Brother Jackie Chan was like Superman, racing left and right, sitting on the edge of the mansion balcony to avoid enemies' pursuit. He was very agile. In one stunt he had to jump to one side of the wall, gripe the gap with his hand and support his body with his legs. The wall had too many loose pebbles and he "slipped". Luckily Big Brother held on with his arms and climbed back to the balcony step by step.


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Jackie Chan encounters danger to play revolutionary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, the film 1911 came to life. The film not only described key figure and Father of the Nation Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Revolutionary martyrs Huang Xing and Xu Zonghan's romance gave the audience further understanding of love in a revolution. Jackie Chan and Li Bingbing played these historical figures for the first time and both admitted that they suffered. Bingbing had to shoot in the battle trenches that were made from coal pits and had her fill of sandstorm. Jackie Chan even said that the shoot made his urine turn black. He joked that if the shoot kept going he would have died from inhaling too much coal.

1911's three leads Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing and Winston Chao (Chiu Man Suen) earlier came to promote the film in Hong Kong. Li Bingbing in the film played female revolutionary martyr Xu Zonghan, a heroine at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Bingbing honestly said that she did not have much understanding of this character but knew that Xu back then was married to someone else. Later she fell in love with Huang Xing and developed her revolutionary career, she could be considered ahead of her time. Bingbing said, "Xu came from a wealthy family and was a lady. She spent her family's money on the women liberation movement, she was a new school heroine of the Xinhai Revolution!"

In history, Xu Zonghan participated in the Revolution as a nurse. Bingbing in the film did not need to play pretty. Most of the time she had no make up. On the other hand her battle trench scene was bitter beyond words. She said, "Although this time most were ensemble scenes, I had many scenes and suffered too!" She revealed that because they shot in a Shenyang coal pit, she had to wear a nurse hat in a two meter wide battle trench during an explosion scene. With all the schrapel and the dust, the wind machine covered her entire body with coal. When she opened her mouth to breathe all she got was sand. However, her co-star Big Brother Jackie Chan in the film also had to be in the battle trench. Big Brother who has been through many fight scenes did not have an easy time either. He said, "I worked until my urine was black too. At the time if I kept going I would've died very soon, because all the coal would have turned into stones in the lung. In addition the location had a lot of
dust and explosion everywhere!"

Big Brother admitted that this was the first time that he played a historical figure. He joked that playing a general was a lot of fun. "Under Huang Xing were all young men between the ages of 16 to 24, during the character I was in character too! Xu Zonghan was a widow and had to carry bullets to help out, these few were the people who brought an end to the Qing Dynasty!" Bingbing also said that the Huang Xing and Xu Zonghan romance was very romantic. She said, "Xu Zongha spent her life taking care of and supporting Huang Xing. She also took him to Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital to treat his finger, which told that this person aside from the Revolution also had humanity and real feelings." Jackie Chan revealed that to be even more in character, he thought about gaining weight to be closer to the real Huang Xing. He said, "During the shoot I only gained three pounds. I once planned to add a belly, but because later I would
have to work on CHINESE ZODIAC I didn't dare to."

In addition, Li Bingbing stressed that this film absolutely had the strength to break 200 million RMB at the Mainland box office. She said, "Now the times are changing. FOUNDING OF A REPUBLIC made several hundred million, so 1911 can make 200 million!" Big Brother also felt that this year happened to be the Xinhai Revolution's 100th anniversary, breaking the 200 million RMB box office in the Mainland should not be a big problem.

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Hong Kong stars sing for relief in Japan

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HONG KONG: More than a hundred Hong Kong celebrities will come together on 1 April at a Jackie Chan-organised charity concert in a bid to raise donations for the earthquake, tsunami and radiation relief efforts in Japan, according to Chinese media reports.

The concert titled "Love Without Borders", will see the appearance of Hong Kong veterans like Eric Tsang, Jackie Chan and Alan Tam as well as younger actors and singers like Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu.

Asian Artistes Gather to Raise $18 Million for Japan

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net

Organized by the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild, over 300 singers and artistes took part in the 'Love Without Borders' candlelight event last night in Victoria Park. The three-hour concert ran from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and was broadcasted live. Approximately 10,000 people came to show their support, with more people showing up as the night wore on. Jackie Chan personally donated $3 million towards the cause. By the end of the night, they raised over $18 million, which will be donated to the Salvation Army to help with the relief efforts in Japan. The Japanese Consulate-General in Hong Kong went on stage to thank the generosity and support of all the Hong Kong citizens. He promises to relay their messages of hope back to everyone in Japan.

The fundraiser gathered stars from all over the world, including Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Indonesia. However, singers from China were noticeably absent. Artistes from Japan who specially flew to Hong Kong for the event included renowned Enka singer Sen Masao, Nakamura Masatoshi, Judy Ongg, and members of AKB48. Everyone thanked the citizens of Hong Kong for their support. Sen Masao sang his classic song 'Kitaguni no Haru' along with Joey Yung and Shirley Kwan. The song was sung in Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese. Sen Masao said, "Everyone has gathered here today for this cause. I am so grateful for all the warmth we've received." He also said 'thank you' in Cantonese. Judy Ongg, who resides in Japan, performed the themesong from the Japanese series 'Oshin' with Miriam Yeung and Mag Lam. On stage she said, "Japan is my adopted country. It is suffering so much right now. However, with so many Hong Kong friends showing their support for this fundraiser, I'm sure these sentiments will reach everyone in Japan. Japan will surely rise from the ashes and rebuild itself again."

Nakamura Masatoshi says that Japan is in the midst of a large crisis. He hopes that everyone can lend their support. He also revealed that his younger cousin passed away when his car got swept by the tsunami. There are still 5,000 people unaccounted for in his hometown, which is half of its population. However, he believes Japan has the power to overcome this crisis. He is very thankful for the help everyone in Hong Kong has given. He also expresses that he's worried about the radiation in Tokyo. There has been a lot of discrepancies with the government reports, so the news is not very reliable. Right now Tokyo is also facing a water deficit. He is prepared to turn his efforts to support Tokyo as well. That night Nakamura performed the song 'Oretachi no Tabi' alongside Aaron Kwok.

Agnes Chan, who has a Japanese husband and resides in Japan, said that she was in tears when she lost contact with two of her sons during the earthquake. She hopes that everyone will cherish their lives and not take anything for granted. She also believes that there is hope in life and sang the song 'Soko ni wa Shiawase ga Mou Umareteiru Kara' for everyone in Japan.

Many Korean artistes also attended the event. Kwon Sang Woo, Wonder Girls and Park Jin-young all showed their support for Japan. Kwon Sang Woo said that it's a rare opportunity for so many artistes in Asia to gather together for a fundraiser. While he still feels the pain and sadness from the destruction in Japan, he believes that everyone's efforts will help the Japanese face the challenges ahead. As for the Wonder Girls and Park Jin-young, they sang the song from the 'I Love Asia' concert, which was written for the Sichuan Earthquake in 2008.

Yesterday TVB broadcasted clips of singers from the Big 4 Companies. However, the only TVB artistes that took part were Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong, Mag Lam and Joyce Cheng, which was little in comparison.

Artistes from China did not take part in the event. Eric Tsang was asked whether this was due to the tense relations between China and Japan? He said, "We contacted China artistes. They indicated the possibility of holding their own fundraising event. That was why we didn't invite them. This time the Hong Kong fundraiser mainly featured artistes from around Asia."


Translator note: Song titles were translated using the Japanese names. The article does not indicate whether the songs were sung in Chinese or Japanese.

Sen Maso - Kitaguni no Haru (North Country's Spring 北國之春)
Judy Ongg - Oshin (The Story of Oshin 阿信的故事)
Nakamura Masatoshi - Oretachi no Tabi (The Road Ahead 前程錦繡)
Agnes Chan - Soko ni wa Shiawase ga Mou Umareteiru Kara (Happiness is Already by Your Side 幸福已經在身邊)

Twins returned to Hong Kong Coliseum performing their classic

Friday April 16, 2010 Hong Kong



Twins returned to The Hong Kong Coliseum last night performing "Everyone bounce 2010 concert". There will be three concerts. A lot of Twins' family and friends were there to support them, including Niki Chow, William Chan, Wong Cholam, Sherman Chung and Joey Jung's mother etc. Friends who sent recorded best wishes were also shown during the concert, that include Nicholas Tse, Andy Lau, Hacken Lee and Jackie Chan etc. Andy said "There have been some unhappy events recently, we need to support each other." Cholam who imitated Ah Sa said "Twins are very open minded, didn't get mad at me."

The concert started at 8:40pm, Ah Sa and Ah Gill ascended on stage wearing silver costume. They looked at the audience and said "How are you, long time no see!" Twins than took off the silver gown and sang for half an hour without a break. Ah Sa asked the audience "Are you enjoying yourself? Do you like what you see? Have you bounced up yet? Do you miss us? It has been a long time and we miss you very much."

During the concert, Twins told the audience about the earthquake in Qinghai Province, "We are very fortunate, the proceed of the first concert will be donated to the earthquake victim. It's all for charity." Afterwards, Ah Sa told Ah Gill she has a surprise for her. At that time, Cholam came up to the stage holding a bouquet of flowers. He went down on his knees and thanked Ah Sa for speaking up for him when he got told off by the viewers for imitating her. Cholam also took the opportunity to promote his dessert shop, saying those who have this concert ticket can get 10% discount for visiting his shop!




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Andy Lau spent three days in Shaolin Monastery to meditate

Wednesday December 16, 2009 Hong Kong



The film "New Shaolin Temple" starring Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse and Fan Bing Bing has started filming since October. Before they started shooting, director Benny Chan invited Master Wing Chi from Shaolin Lohan School to come over to Hong Kong to coach Andy the "Shaolin Seven Star Boxing". In fact, Andy had already watched the basic steps and movement two months beforehand until master Wing came to Hong Kong. Andy and Master Wing's disciple Xing-yu practiced "Shaolin Seven Star Boxing together. After a few days, Andy has mastered the art and made very good progress.

Andy wanted to have a better understanding of Shaolin kung fu and also wanted to play an active role in his part of the film. He secretly went up to the monastery alone and spent three days meditating there. Andy disclosed that he spent three days chanting and didn't think of anything else, not even using the telephone. He felt much better in spirit after his meditation.

When they started shooting the film, Andy didn't have to adjust his diet. In fact, he used so much energy practicing Kung Fu that he needs more food consumption than normal. As Andy has 45 minutes daily meditation at home, he feels very refreshed afterwards. Master Wing said "Shaolin Seven Boxing" is ideal for Andy's body.

Source:MingPao
Translator: Hokkien128 @ http://www.asianvn.com

Jackie Chan eyes role in 'Flying Duck'

Jackie Chan is in talks to play a role in "Flying Duck," a $5 million comic road movie produced by award-winning director and festival favorite Jia Zhangke, under his production company X Stream Pictures, Jia said.

Jia was at the Pusan International Film Festival to launch the first two films in an upcoming 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) four-picture slate scheduled for the coming year.

"Flying Duck," funded by China's Sunny Sky Culture and Media Investment Co., is described as a "cross-border bromance" by its Korean helmer, the Busan-born first-time feature director Baek Seung-Hoon, who studied at China's Beijing Film Academy and is fluent in Chinese.

The comedy is produced by Jia and his X Stream partner Chow Keung, and stars Chinese actress Ni Hong-jie and Korean actor Choi Joon-suk.

The producers are in talks with Chan, Chinese star Ge You ("If You Are the One") and Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Kar-fai ("The Lover") to appear in the film in cameo or larger roles. "Jackie Chan is very supportive of our initiative to launch new Asian directors," producer Chow said. "He has expressed interest in this film, and his role will play on his cop persona (from the 'Police Story' series)."

"Flying Duck" marks the first collaboration between Hong Kong/Beijing-based X Stream Pictures and Beijing's Sunny Sky Culture and Media Investment Co., which is developing towards an international market, said Sunny Sky GM Hu Mengxin. The companies are also producing "Love Replacement" by director Tang Xiaobai ("Perfect Life").

Filming will begin in November for a six-month shoot in Beijing, Chongqing, Sichuan, Hainan Island, and Busan. Jia said the project "fulfilled his wish," as he had his first festival experience with his debut "Pickpocket" in 1998 at the PIFF, where he won the New Currents Award. "It was through Busan that the world audience first knew my work, and I've always considered myself half a Busan local," Jia said. "So to be able to make a film in Busan with a true Busan citizen, it's fulfilled my wish."

Jia also presented "I Wish I Knew," a documentary on Shanghai produced by China's Shanghai Film Group, X stream Pictures, Beijing Yiming Media International and Star Art Vision.

"We all know that the World Expo will be held next year in Shanghai, but it's a little known fact that 100 years ago a Shanghai writer wrote a sci-fi story depicting Shanghai as a high-tech city and predicting Shanghai will host the World Expo in 100 years. It's a city where dreams come true," said Jia, who had interviewed more than 60 Shanghai residents for the documentary about the transformations of the city brought about by political and economic changes.

Jia expects to finish the film in April 2010, and release the film in time for the World Expo in July.

Li, Chan star in 'Founding' film

BEIJING -- Top Chinese and Hong Kong actors will appear in a film depicting the founding of the People's Republic of China, China Film Group head Han Sanping said at a press conference this week.

"The Great Cause of the Country's Founding" ("Jian Guo Da Ye"), also directed by Han, will star Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Tang Guoqiang and Zhang Guoli.

The film focuses on the Chinese Civil War from 1945 to 1949, and is set for release in China on Sept. 17, and Hong Kong around Sept. 20. It may also get a screening in Taiwan, thanks to the recent warming in ties between the two sides.

China celebrates the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, under the Chinese Communist Party, on October 1 this year.

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Jackie Chan to Donate All Property after Death

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Kungfu superstar Jackie Chan said he would donate all his property after his death during a recent meet'n'greet with Chinese college students.

The actor donated half of his property 10 years ago. He said he still needed the other half to raise his son and pay for his employees, the United Daily News reports.

Chan has a wide range of collections, including 7 ancient Chinese houses. He revealed that he plans to donate six of them.

He will also donate props used in his films to the Shanghai municipal government as part of an exhibition in the Jackie Chan Film Art Museum, which started construction last July and is expected to open to the public on October 1, 2009.

Crystal Liu: I have someone that I like

June 2nd, after 4 years, Crystal Liu revisits "Behind the Story." Her slightly revealing red dress made her look even more mature and beautiful. In the show, she reflects on the changes in the last four years, and for the first time, admits that she already has someone that she likes, but refuses to reveal anything about the other person.

Wants to thank Jackie Chan the most
In 2008, the only 20-something Crystal Liu became a part of Hollywood through the "Forbidden Kingdom," and the show gave her a chance to work with international superstars Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Though close pictures with Jackie Chan caused rumors, Crystal Liu didn't seem to be caring, and frankly admits that Jackie Chan is the one she should thank the most: "He gave a a lot of help. Jackie Chan gave me a lot of confidence. He would magnify my advantages and often compliment my acting."

Huang Xiaoming and her calls each other "gugu/auntie," "guo'er"
At the same time when Crystal LIu and Huang Xiaoming's "The Return of the Condor Heroes" caused explosions, they also became good friends in real life. He even said that Crystal Liu is the type of girl he likes. THe host connected with Huang Xiaoming, who's filming the "Summer of Bubbles." After commecting, Huang Xiaoming calls Crystal Liu "gugu," and Crystal LIu replies with "Guo'er." After Crystal Liu expresses her thoughts of thankfulness, the playful Huang Xiaoming joked," Gugu's problems are Guo'er problems, don't worry."

Admits she already likes someone
Crystal Liu admits for the first time: "I have someone I like," and shocked everyone in the audience. But when asked more information about the other person, Crystal insisted on not saying anything.

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Jackie Chan to son: Don't wish me "Happy Father's Day!

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A "Big Brother" who passionately shows the roots of showbiz to his juniors, Jackie Chan is different as a daddy.

Taking the education of his son, Jaycee, into his own hands, Chan instilled so much fear in his son that the latter would never dream of offending his dad for fear of the consequences.

Chan said, "I've never taken care of my son nor sent him to school. For the first and only time that I went to pick him up from school, I went to the wrong one. I am not a good father but definitely a responsible one. My son is utterly afraid of me; he respects and listens to me. I don't think that I will be called a good daddy just by fetching my son to and from school. It's hard for someone like me. If I had sent him to school everyday, I don't think I will be who I am today."

He added, "There was once when I received a call from him while I was filming in Hengdian. You have to understand that he seldom calls me. And when he does, he is either asking for a ticket to watch the NBA match or that he has crashed my car.

"That day he called me to wish me Happy Father's Day! I sprouted some vulgarities and shouted at him: "Next time don't call me! Don't call me on Father's Day; don't call me on my birthday! Call me on usual days, do you get it?" And I hung up the phone immediately. I don't remember my parents' birthdays and I am not exceptionally nice only on Father's Day and Mother's Day. Everyday is like an occasion to me."

Last year, Jaycee told Xin.sg in an exclusive interview that he would be "digging his own grave" to be seeking his parents' advice on work issues. Ever since he was a child, his father only compliments him for one out of the hundred things he does.

Jaycee also said that he has a few of his father's songs in his car only for show and plays them when his dad is with him. On hearing this, Chan laughed, "If it's true, I'll slap him twice on his face when I return home."

Celebrities Fashion Watch at Jackie Chan’s concert

Source: cq news
Translated by: choccho @ http://asianfanatics.net

Many notable celebrities were present at “Jackie Chan and friends” Concert and at such an event, it has created a ‘celebrities fashion watch’ hype. Most of the female celebs chose revealing dresses, yet there were others who preferred not to sway away from neutral and conservative fashion.

Fiona Sit’s black satin sash dress pulls off a fabulous flair with curvy sexiness. Vincy Chan’ was featured in a little black shoulder-revealing dress that accentuates her slim waist, reminiscent of a rustic beauty.

No.1 Most Artistic-Looking - Joey Yung (容祖兒)
Pink gown that matches perfectly with Spring, has an ornate pleated panel detailing at the chest portion



No. 2 Most Inventive - Tan Jing (譚晶)
Shoulder portion has a throw-on of a red woollen ball, outstandingly stylish

No. 3 Most Neutral - Chris Lee (李宇春)
Slim cut pants accompanied by riding boots

No. 4 Most Cute-Looking - Charlene Choi(蔡卓妍)
Blue dress with a cross-over stripes that reveals her shoulder gives it a versatile and lively look



No. 5 Most Wild-Looking – Yumiko Cheng (鄭希怡)
Detailed V-neck, unusual gypsy-style



No. 6 Most Conservation Looking – Jane Zhang (張靚穎)
White top with short skirt, pulls off a modest look, however, the top makes her look weighted down



No. 7 Most Oriental – Wu Qiong (吳瓊)
Silk Dress definitely up for Oriental fashion

Jackie Chan's Pandas

Two lucky pandas in Chengdu now have their new superstar "father". Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan on May 12, 2009 adopted two giant pandas at Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Base, located in the Sichuan Province capital. The male panda was then named "Cheng Cheng", the female "Long Long" after Jackie Chan's Chinese name. Meanwhile, Chan was appointed "Chengdu Panda Ambassador" by the local tourism authorities. [Photo: Xinhuanet]

Jackie Chan takes away all hotel toiletries!

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International superstar Jackie Chan revealed to his habit of washing his own undergarments and socks in the hotel rooms whenever he travels, and also brings home the hotel soap provided!

This is not an act of "kiasu-ism", but of saving the earth and reducing wastage. Chan swears off disposable toiletries and insists on finishing a bar of soap once used.

"I usually stay in the presidential suite whenever I travel; however I will wash my own undergarments and socks everyday when I return to my room. I will also inform the chamber maids that they do not have to change my bed sheets and towels everyday," he said.

Chan was in Singapore last week for a go-green initiative. He took the chance to share his ways of saving the environment.

"Some people dispose the toothbrush and soap after using once or twice. It's a waste. My habit is that once I un-wrap the soap which the hotels provide, I will carry it along with me until I finish using it. As long as items are provided free of charge, everyone will just use as much as they can; I always tell the hotel staffs, they should consider charging people for the items they use, so that they will think twice before using," he added.

To save water, Chan says the production team and stuntmen will visit the washroom together and get in queue. "The last one flushes!" he laughed.

Also, whenever he has a concert, he will remind the audience to take away their water bottles at the end of the concert. "Artistes make their appeal and the audience usually will respond to the call. That is the power of celebrities," Chan said.

Jackie Chan to Help the Next 'Karate Kid'

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Jackie Chan has confirmed that he will star in a Hollywood remake of the 1984 smash hit film, "The Karate Kid".

"I will have a role in the new film, which is yet to be named," Chan was quoted by People.com.cn as saying at a charitable event in Hong Kong Monday.

The Associated Press reported last week that Chan was in talks with Columbia Pictures to play a mentor who helps a youngster stand up to bullies in the new film. But Chan said Monday that he has no information to share on his upcoming role until he receives the script.

The young protagonist will be played by Jaden Smith, the son of Will Smith, who is also one of the film's producers.

Internationally acclaimed star Jackie Chan was back in Hong Kong to donate 300 pieces of winter clothing to local senior residents. The longtime philanthropist has been part of the annual donation drive for 14 years.

Andy Lau has more commercial value than Jay Chou & Jackie Chan

source: sina
translated by: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

Yesterday, mainland China released a ‘Chinese Artists Commercial Value Report’. This report is based on public reputation, trust and expectations. The total statistical data contained 379,879 samples. The results were released and ‘old King’ Andy Lau was 92.47%, beating ‘new King’ Jay Chou and ‘big brother’ Jackie Chan, taking first place.

Among the artists, who is the ‘most valuable star’ in the eyes of the public? Surprisingly, survey results revealed that ‘old King’ Andy Lau took first place with 92.47%, and has become the artist with the highest commerical value, in a total survey of 700 artists. As for Jay Chou, who attracted $150,000,000yuan this year, took second place with 91.19%. Following on, ‘big brother’ Jackie Chan took third place with 89.76%.

4th = Jet Li (89.21%)
5th = Zhang Zi Yi (88.65%)
6th = Vicki Zhao (88.65%)
7th = Chen Dao Ming (88.30%)
8th = Li Ming (87.94%)
9th = Sun Hong Lei (87.80%)
10th = Maggie Cheung

In the top 10, male stars’ commercial value are evidently higher than female stars, as males occupied 7 places, furthermore top 5 are all male. Comparatively, Edison Chen, Deng Jie, Zang Tian Shuo etc have been bogged down due to too much negative news, and their placings are far behind. Comparatively, the ‘mass destruction’ brought on Deng Jie from the poisonous milk scandal*, seems to be more than Edison’s nude photo scandal.

*Deng Jie endorsed the San Lu milk powder for infants

Jackie Chan Set for 'Junior Soldiers'

Jackie Chan has started work on his latest film, which has the English working title "Junior Soldiers." Lensing is expected to begin early next year.

Spox Yuan Nong from the Beijing office of Chan's JCE shingle confirmed the pic would be shot next year but gave no further details.

Project is essentially a road movie in period costume set during the Qin dynasty, according to reports on the Sina.com website; "Underdog Knight" helmer Ding Sheng will direct.

Chan will produce, star and write the screenplay, which focuses on three people and a horse.

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