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Jackie Chan participated in the Olympic torch relay by carrying the flame through the ancient ruins of Pompeii as part of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which will travel nearly 7,500 miles across Italy before the opening ceremony in Milan.
Jackie Chan received a Career Leopard award at Locarno and discussed his career, emphasizing the challenges of making good studio movies due to studios' focus on profits, his desire to be recognized as an actor rather than just an action star, and his respect for the risks of stunt work. He also shared memories of working with Bruce Lee and his evolution in the film industry.
Jackie Chan reenacted his role from Bruce Lee's 'Enter the Dragon' at the Locarno Film Festival, sharing stories from his career, his beginnings as a stuntman, and his efforts to make coherent, high-quality films. He received the festival's career achievement award and reflected on his journey from martial arts to international stardom, emphasizing the importance of script and authenticity in filmmaking.
Jackie Chan received the Career Leopard award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, where he was celebrated for his 64-year film career, his martial arts skills, and his influence on Asian and Hollywood cinema. He expressed his happiness, gratitude, and a wish for love and peace, delighting fans with his presence and speeches.
'Karate Kid: Legends' has made $2.3 million in previews and is projected to earn between $25-30 million in its opening weekend, with a production budget of $45 million. The film features returning stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, along with new actor Ben Wang. Meanwhile, Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' remake continues to dominate the box office, and 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' is also competing. Additionally, the horror film 'Bring Her Back' opens this weekend.
Ben Wang, a Northfield-born actor, stars in 'Karate Kid: Legends' and has worked with stars like Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, reflecting his journey from childhood in Minnesota to Hollywood success, inspired by his love for movies and cultural assimilation.
Jackie Chan celebrated his 70th birthday and addressed concerns about his health, assuring fans that recent photos showing him with white hair and a beard were for a movie role. The beloved actor expressed gratitude for his career and love for making movies, and also announced his reprisal of the role of Mr. Han in an upcoming remake of "The Karate Kid."
Jackie Chan reassures fans about his health after a photo showing him with gray hair and a beard sparked concerns, explaining that it's just for a movie role. The actor, who recently turned 70, addressed the worries in an Instagram post, expressing his love for making movies and gratitude for his fans.
Jackie Chan reassures fans about his health after concerns arise from recent photos, explaining that his aged appearance is for a movie role and not a reflection of his actual health. Reflecting on his 70th birthday, Chan expresses gratitude for the well-wishes and emphasizes the fortune of growing old, especially for stunt performers. He also hints at his upcoming role in the next Karate Kid installment, where he will reprise his character alongside Ralph Macchio.
Jackie Chan reassured fans about his health after concerns arose from recent photos showing him looking older, explaining that it was just for a movie role requiring him to have white hair and a beard. As he celebrated his 70th birthday, Chan expressed gratitude for being able to continue working in the entertainment industry and thanked everyone for their birthday wishes, emphasizing his love for making movies and his fans.
Sony Pictures has chosen Ben Wang to star in the upcoming Karate Kid movie, alongside Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. The plot is set on the East Coast and follows a Chinese teen who discovers strength and guidance through martial arts. The film, directed by Jonathan Entwistle and scripted by Rob Lieber, is scheduled for release on Dec. 13, 2024. Wang, known for his role in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, will take on the lead role.
Ben Wang, known for his role in "American Born Chinese," has been cast as the lead in Sony's new "Karate Kid" movie after a global search. The film will reunite Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in their iconic roles, with plot details still under wraps. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and set for release on Dec. 13, 2024, the movie aims to continue the success of the "Karate Kid" franchise and its spinoff series "Cobra Kai."
Sony Pictures' open casting call for the lead role in the new Karate Kid film has received over 10,000 submissions from around the world. The search is on for a Chinese or mixed-race Chinese actor between the ages of 15-17 who is skilled in martial arts and has conversational Mandarin skills. The film, set to be released in December 2024, will bring together Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio for the first time in the franchise.
Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan have announced that they will be starring in a new Karate Kid movie, which will fuse and continue the mythology of the original franchise with the 2010 reboot. The creative team is currently searching for a Chinese actor to play the titular role. This announcement comes as the popular Netflix series Cobra Kai is set to return for its sixth and final season. Macchio expressed his desire for the next Karate Kid movie to enhance the story and continue the growth of the Karate Kid universe and fandom.
Sony Pictures has announced that a new installment of "The Karate Kid" franchise will go into production soon, featuring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Macchio, who played the titular character in the first three movies, and Chan, who took over the role of the martial arts master in the 2010 reboot, appeared in a YouTube video to announce the film and launch a casting search for the next young star. The new movie is set to premiere in theaters on December 13, 2024, marking the 40th anniversary of the original "Karate Kid."