Jackie Chan, perhaps best known these days for his outspoken Chinese nationalism rather the stunt-filled action films in which he made his name, returns with “CZ12” (“Chinese Zodiac”), his latest outing as writer, director, action choreographer and star. The highly anticipated film has been cause for great excitement for fans, being a sequel of sorts to his much-loved “Armour of God” series, promising a big budget, globe-spanning treasure hunt of epic proportions. Helping Chan to try and recapture his former glories is a suitably international cast that includes Liao Fan (“Let the Bullets Fly”), Yao Xingtong (“Amor”), and Zhang Lanxin from China, Kwon Sang Woo (“Into the Fire”) from Korea, the European Laura Weissbecker (“Arena”), and Hollywood character actor Oliver Platt (“Lake Placid”), with various big name stars such as Shu Qi and Daniel Wu making cameo appearances. The film is only somewhat vaguely connected to its predecessors, Chan now known as Jc,...
- 4/9/2013
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
“Hi, Fidelity” writer director Calvin Poon returns with pan-Asian romantic comedy “Shadows of Love”, this time backed by acclaimed film maker Stanley Kwan (“Rouge”, “Centre Stage”) lending his talents as producer. The film features a high profile lead pairing in Kwon Sang Woo, one of Korea’s top stars, known for his roles in a variety of hit television series such as “Lady President” and “Cinderella Man”, as well as big screens outings “Pain” and “71 – Into the Fire”, and popular Chinese actress Cecilia Cheung (“Legendary Amazons”), continuing her career comeback. The Chinese production (Kwon’s first Chinese language outing) also boasts a supporting cast of up and coming Mainland and Taiwanese talents, including Singer Angela Chang (“10+10”), Jing Boran (“Love in Space”), Jing Tian (“The Warring States”) and male model Sphinx Ting, with all-time favourite Hong Kong character actor Richard Ng (“My Lucky Stars”) on hand in a small but very welcome appearance.
- 12/17/2012
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
With less than a week to go before Jackie Chan's action adventure Chinese Zodiac hits theaters across Asia, a more plot-driven trailer has been released online, giving some context behind the animal head statues. It also contain new footage with some comedic moments.You'll find the latest trailer and two b-roll clip embedded below.Set for release on December 20th across Asia, the supporting cast includes Kwon Sang Woo, Pan Liao, Singtong Yao, Lanxin Zhang and Laura Weissbecker....
- 12/16/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Jackie Chan is set to return to the big screen later this year, both behind and in front of the camera, directing, writing, and starring in Chinese Zodiac.
The anticipated action/adventure film sees Chan reprising his role as Asian Hawk (Armour of God, Operation Condor), and now a new teaser trailer and international poster have made their way online.
The film sees Asian Hawk searching the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
Starring alongside Chan will be Kwone Sang Woo, Laura Weissbecker, Yao Xing Tong, Liao Fan, Zhang Lan Xin, and Steve Yoo Seung Jun.
Chinese Zodiac is set for an IMAX release in China on 20th December, which looks to be an excellent way to see out the end of the year at the cinema. No word yet on when we can look forward to it in the UK or Us,...
The anticipated action/adventure film sees Chan reprising his role as Asian Hawk (Armour of God, Operation Condor), and now a new teaser trailer and international poster have made their way online.
The film sees Asian Hawk searching the world for a set of mystic artifacts – 12 bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
Starring alongside Chan will be Kwone Sang Woo, Laura Weissbecker, Yao Xing Tong, Liao Fan, Zhang Lan Xin, and Steve Yoo Seung Jun.
Chinese Zodiac is set for an IMAX release in China on 20th December, which looks to be an excellent way to see out the end of the year at the cinema. No word yet on when we can look forward to it in the UK or Us,...
- 8/29/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Cast: Jackie Chan, Kwon Sang Woo
Director : Jackie Chan
Producer : Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong Gwai Lai, Albert Yeung Sau Sing
Action Director : Jackie Chan, Sing Ga Ban
Writer : Jackie Chan
Chinese Zodiac (Chinese: 十二生肖), also known as Armour of God III: Chinese Zodiac is an upcoming Hong Kong action film produced, written, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to the 1991 film Armour of God II: Operation Condor, in which Jackie will reprise his role as Asian Hawk. The movie tells about Asian Hawk bringing back the bronze head statues of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860.
A major fight scene of the action movie cost 70 million yuan, or more than 10 million U.S. dollars.
There was lots of talk that this was going to be the final Jackie Chan movie,...
Director : Jackie Chan
Producer : Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong Gwai Lai, Albert Yeung Sau Sing
Action Director : Jackie Chan, Sing Ga Ban
Writer : Jackie Chan
Chinese Zodiac (Chinese: 十二生肖), also known as Armour of God III: Chinese Zodiac is an upcoming Hong Kong action film produced, written, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to the 1991 film Armour of God II: Operation Condor, in which Jackie will reprise his role as Asian Hawk. The movie tells about Asian Hawk bringing back the bronze head statues of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860.
A major fight scene of the action movie cost 70 million yuan, or more than 10 million U.S. dollars.
There was lots of talk that this was going to be the final Jackie Chan movie,...
- 7/25/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Mtime posted the first behind-the-scenes video for Jackie Chan's directed/produced/writtened action adventure film Chinese Zodiac (aka CZ12). The video focus on the shooting location of Paris at the Château de Chantilly, featuring some fight scenes and even some amusing snippets of Jackie clowning around at the set. It seems one of the set-piece in the film involves him scaling the historical building with amazing agility.In his "last big action" film, Jackie plays a treasure hunter embarking on a globe-trotting mission to recover a set of bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac. The international cast include Oliver Platt (X-Men: First Class), musician Kenny G, Kwone Sang Woo (Once Upon a Time in High School), Laura Weissbecker, Yao Xing Tong, Liao Fan, Zhang Lan...
- 7/13/2012
- Screen Anarchy
It's been a while since we've seen a Jackie Chan film we truly loved, but nothing can take away the martial arts superstar's legendary kung-fu prowess, ability to craft breathtaking stunts, or his unique, lighthearted blend of action and comedy. Associated Press recently delivered news that the star is looking toward retirement, and a movie called Chinese Zodiac will be his last entry as an actioner. Chan made the announcement at Cannes with co-stars Kwone Sang Woo, Yao Xingtong, and Liao Fan. Chan admitted that his stunts have taken their toll on his body. He'd like to focus purely on acting from here on out, citing folks like Robert De Niro and Clint Eastwood as role models for the 58-year-old star. " … That's my goal. Because action...
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- 5/21/2012
- by Alison Nastasi
- Movies.com
Cannes, France (AP) — Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career. The Hong Kong actor told the AP on Friday that his latest film "Chinese Zodiac" will be his last action movie. Chan, launching the movie at the Cannes Film Festival with co-stars Kwone Sang Woo, Yao Xingtong and Liao Fan, said that people don't believe him when he says he is going to retire. "They say 'no, you're still young, you can still do it,' but I have...
- 5/19/2012
- by Hilary Fox (AP)
- Hitfix
Korean blockbuster director Kwak Kyung Taek, responsible for hits such as “Friend” and “Typhoon” returns with something a little different in “Pain”, his first film in three years. Far more of a melodrama than his previous outings, the film still sees Kwak working in his usual tortured macho themes through the rather odd romantic pairing of a man who can’t feel pain and a fragile haemophiliac woman. Based on an original story by manhwa artist Kang Pool, many of whose other works have previously made it to the screen, including “Apartment”, “Hello, Schoolgirl”, and “Ba:bo”, the film has an impressive pair of popular leads in actor Kwon Sang Woo (“71 – Into the Fire”) and Jeong Ryeo Won (“In Love and the War”) as the two halves of the unlikely central couple. Set in Seoul, the film follows Kwon Sang Woo lowly debt collector Nam Soon, who lost the ability to...
- 2/7/2012
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
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