At India’s inaugural Waves (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) in Mumbai, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan highlighted the striking cultural similarities between Indian and Chinese audiences as a foundation for deeper collaboration between the two film industries.
Khan’s films have been phenomenally successful in China, including “Dangal,” which grossed some $193 million.
“The cultural flavor in China, the emotions of the people in China, they’re very similar to the emotions of Indians,” Khan said during a panel focusing on China at Waves. “The Chinese audience reacts in a very similar way to content the way that Indians do. That’s what my experience was when I was watching a number of my films on the screen in China, and the audience was reacting to ‘Dangal’ – there was absolutely no difference between an Indian audience reacting to the film and a Chinese audience, almost identical, the reaction.”
Khan said that...
Khan’s films have been phenomenally successful in China, including “Dangal,” which grossed some $193 million.
“The cultural flavor in China, the emotions of the people in China, they’re very similar to the emotions of Indians,” Khan said during a panel focusing on China at Waves. “The Chinese audience reacts in a very similar way to content the way that Indians do. That’s what my experience was when I was watching a number of my films on the screen in China, and the audience was reacting to ‘Dangal’ – there was absolutely no difference between an Indian audience reacting to the film and a Chinese audience, almost identical, the reaction.”
Khan said that...
- 5/2/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Action icon Jackie Chan has completed principal photography on “The Shadow’s Edge,” a high-stakes thriller that marks his second collaboration with Chinese helmer Larry Yang. The duo previously struck gold with “Ride On,” which dominated Asian box offices in 2023, becoming Japan’s highest-grossing Chinese import and landing among Malaysia’s top three Chinese releases of the year.
Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Macau, the film stars Chan as a veteran surveillance expert pulled out of retirement by the local police force. He’s tasked with mentoring a crack team of young detectives to hunt down an elusive gang of thieves that has been running circles around law enforcement. The narrative pits old-school surveillance tactics against cutting-edge tech in what’s being billed as a tension-filled game of cat and mouse.
The project assembles a powerhouse cast that bridges generations of Asian entertainment. Chan shares the screen with Zhang Zifeng,...
Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Macau, the film stars Chan as a veteran surveillance expert pulled out of retirement by the local police force. He’s tasked with mentoring a crack team of young detectives to hunt down an elusive gang of thieves that has been running circles around law enforcement. The narrative pits old-school surveillance tactics against cutting-edge tech in what’s being billed as a tension-filled game of cat and mouse.
The project assembles a powerhouse cast that bridges generations of Asian entertainment. Chan shares the screen with Zhang Zifeng,...
- 1/27/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Hong Kong-based Golden Network Asia will commence sales on Jackie Chan-starrer The Shadow’s Edge, at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM).
Directed by Larry Yang, the action heist film stars Chan as a retired surveillance expert who is rehired by the Macau Police Force to team with elite young detectives and capture a group of wanted criminals. A cat-and-mouse showdown plays out between traditional tracking techniques and state-of-the-art technology.
Emerging actors include Zhang Zifeng of acclaimed 2021 drama Sister, Ci Sha of box office hit Creation Of The Gods I and its upcoming sequel, and Wen Junhui who is better...
Directed by Larry Yang, the action heist film stars Chan as a retired surveillance expert who is rehired by the Macau Police Force to team with elite young detectives and capture a group of wanted criminals. A cat-and-mouse showdown plays out between traditional tracking techniques and state-of-the-art technology.
Emerging actors include Zhang Zifeng of acclaimed 2021 drama Sister, Ci Sha of box office hit Creation Of The Gods I and its upcoming sequel, and Wen Junhui who is better...
- 1/27/2025
- ScreenDaily
Jackie Chan’s newest film The Shadow’s Edge has wrapped principal photography.
Directed by Chinese director Larry Yang, filming commenced in October 2024 in Macau.
The Shadow’s Edge marks the second collaboration between Jackie Chan and Larry Yang, after they also worked together on Ride On, which was released theatrically in more than 30 countries.
Ride On became the highest-grossing Chinese film in Japan since 2022 and ranked among the top three highest-grossing Chinese films in Malaysia in 2023.
In The Shadow’s Edge, Jackie Chan stars as a retired surveillance expert from the Macau Police Service, who is rehired by the Police Force to collaborate with a team of elite young detectives to help capture a group of cunning thieves. In a tense confrontation between traditional tracking techniques and state-of-the-art technology, the police and criminals engage in a battle of wits, setting the stage for a cat-and-mouse showdown between good and evil.
The Shadow’s Edge...
Directed by Chinese director Larry Yang, filming commenced in October 2024 in Macau.
The Shadow’s Edge marks the second collaboration between Jackie Chan and Larry Yang, after they also worked together on Ride On, which was released theatrically in more than 30 countries.
Ride On became the highest-grossing Chinese film in Japan since 2022 and ranked among the top three highest-grossing Chinese films in Malaysia in 2023.
In The Shadow’s Edge, Jackie Chan stars as a retired surveillance expert from the Macau Police Service, who is rehired by the Police Force to collaborate with a team of elite young detectives to help capture a group of cunning thieves. In a tense confrontation between traditional tracking techniques and state-of-the-art technology, the police and criminals engage in a battle of wits, setting the stage for a cat-and-mouse showdown between good and evil.
The Shadow’s Edge...
- 1/27/2025
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
“A Legend” is another entry in the seemingly unlimited Jackie Chan universe, and despite its visual opulence, it is ultimately a bitter disappointment. The film joins the ranks of the many, many expensive but insignificant works that the action master has delivered in recent years. Released nationwide on July 10, it was massively rejected by Chinese audiences: With production costs of a good 50 million dollars, “A Legend” brought in a meager 11 million dollars and was not received well by critics either.
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The film is another collaboration between Jackie Chan and his long-time buddy Stanley Tong, a collaboration that has produced such pleasing and successful results in recent decades as “Police Story 3: Supercop” (1992), “Police Story 4: First Strike” (1996) and especially “Rumble in the Bronx” (1995), which finally made Jackie Chan famous in the USA. Tong also directed “The Myth” (2005) and “Kung Fu Yoga...
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The film is another collaboration between Jackie Chan and his long-time buddy Stanley Tong, a collaboration that has produced such pleasing and successful results in recent decades as “Police Story 3: Supercop” (1992), “Police Story 4: First Strike” (1996) and especially “Rumble in the Bronx” (1995), which finally made Jackie Chan famous in the USA. Tong also directed “The Myth” (2005) and “Kung Fu Yoga...
- 12/29/2024
- by Andreas Ungerbock
- AsianMoviePulse
When Disha Patani Shared Her Thoughts On Being An Eye Candy In Movies (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Disha Patani is among the most popular names in the Hindi film industry today. She started her journey in Bollywood in 2016 with Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. She was in a lot of advertisements back then and was probably everyone’s crush. However, the actress did not want to be stereotyped as a pretty-looking girl only in the movies. The actress once revealed what she wanted to do in the industry and not just stay limited as an eye candy. Scroll below for more.
Disha might still have to get her breakthrough role to make a mark in the world of cinema, but she has not limited her choices to a particular genre. The actress has done comedy, drama, and action. She is one of those actresses who enjoy doing action flicks and more...
Disha Patani is among the most popular names in the Hindi film industry today. She started her journey in Bollywood in 2016 with Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. She was in a lot of advertisements back then and was probably everyone’s crush. However, the actress did not want to be stereotyped as a pretty-looking girl only in the movies. The actress once revealed what she wanted to do in the industry and not just stay limited as an eye candy. Scroll below for more.
Disha might still have to get her breakthrough role to make a mark in the world of cinema, but she has not limited her choices to a particular genre. The actress has done comedy, drama, and action. She is one of those actresses who enjoy doing action flicks and more...
- 12/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
India’s Zee Studios and Shakti Sagar Productions have unveiled a teaser for “Fateh,” marking Bollywood star Sonu Sood’s first venture into directing.
The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam. Sood, who also stars in the lead role, is joined by Jacqueline Fernandez (“Kill Em All 2”), Vijay Raaz (“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”) and Naseeruddin Shah (“Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack”).
The production features action sequences coordinated by Hollywood technicians, including fight coordinator Federico Berte (“Cobra Kai”), fight choreographer Filip Ciprian Florian (“The Woman King”) and action director/stunt coordinator Lee Whittaker (“Captain Marvel”).
The teaser features Sood’s character on a “John Wick” style rampage with the body count ratcheting up.
Sood, known for his roles in “Dabangg,” “Happy New Year,” and “Kung Fu Yoga,” gained widespread recognition for his humanitarian work during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam. Sood, who also stars in the lead role, is joined by Jacqueline Fernandez (“Kill Em All 2”), Vijay Raaz (“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”) and Naseeruddin Shah (“Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack”).
The production features action sequences coordinated by Hollywood technicians, including fight coordinator Federico Berte (“Cobra Kai”), fight choreographer Filip Ciprian Florian (“The Woman King”) and action director/stunt coordinator Lee Whittaker (“Captain Marvel”).
The teaser features Sood’s character on a “John Wick” style rampage with the body count ratcheting up.
Sood, known for his roles in “Dabangg,” “Happy New Year,” and “Kung Fu Yoga,” gained widespread recognition for his humanitarian work during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
- 12/9/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“A Legend” (传奇) written and directed by Stanley Tong, stars stunt performer/actor Jackie Chan, Lay Zhang, Gülnezer Bextiyar, Li Chen, Aarif Rahman, and Xiao Ran Peng, in a sequel to the historical action adventure features “The Myth” and “Kung Fu Yoga”, releasing January 25, 2025 in theaters:
“…an archeologist noticed the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams.
“He and his team then embark on an expedition into the glacier.
“‘Professor Fang’ and his assistant somehow create a mystical connection with a heroic ‘Han’ dynasty general…
“…blurring the lines between past and present, as the general preps to wage war…”
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“…an archeologist noticed the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams.
“He and his team then embark on an expedition into the glacier.
“‘Professor Fang’ and his assistant somehow create a mystical connection with a heroic ‘Han’ dynasty general…
“…blurring the lines between past and present, as the general preps to wage war…”
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- 11/30/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"We would rather die in glory, than live in shame." Well Go USA has revealed a kick ass official US trailer for Chinese historical fantasy action movie called A Legend, made by filmmaker Stanley Tong. Decades after Stanley Tong and actor Jackie Chan teamed up to make the two Supercop movies (in 1992 & 1993) the two have joined forces again for this Chinese action adventure movie. It is also a sequel to The Myth and Kung Fu Yoga. An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He & his team embark on an expedition into the glacier. Professor Fang and his assistant somehow create a mystical connection with a heroic Han dynasty general, blurring the lines between past & present right as the general prepares to wage war against the brutal Hun army. They attempt to discover the truth.
- 11/26/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Disha Patani Once Slammed A News Channel For Calling Her Ugly In An Old Childhood Pic ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Actors and actresses face a lot of scrutiny for their looks and fashion. They are always in the public eye, and sometimes, the media forgets when to stop. A few years back, a news channel crossed its boundaries when it called Disha Patani ugly in her childhood picture. However, the actress did not let it slide and slammed the media house in a fitting manner. Scroll below for the deets.
Disha is a famous Indian actress who started her acting debut with the Telugu movie Loafer. Her first Hindi movie was Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. 2017, she was also featured in the Chinese action comedy Kung Fu Yoga. Disha is known for doing movies Baaghi 2 Malang and Bharat. The actress appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list of 2019. Although she has...
Actors and actresses face a lot of scrutiny for their looks and fashion. They are always in the public eye, and sometimes, the media forgets when to stop. A few years back, a news channel crossed its boundaries when it called Disha Patani ugly in her childhood picture. However, the actress did not let it slide and slammed the media house in a fitting manner. Scroll below for the deets.
Disha is a famous Indian actress who started her acting debut with the Telugu movie Loafer. Her first Hindi movie was Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story. 2017, she was also featured in the Chinese action comedy Kung Fu Yoga. Disha is known for doing movies Baaghi 2 Malang and Bharat. The actress appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list of 2019. Although she has...
- 11/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
“Agent 86,” a rare China-Tunisia coproduction film, will have its world premiere on Friday in Tunisia, ahead of a commercial release in Tunisian theaters from Sept. 25.
The film is pitched as “a fast-paced action thriller following an international Special Task Force that comes together to fight cross border drug trafficking after a devastatingly addictive drug named Devil’s Breath goes on sale in Hong Kong.”
The driving force behind the movie is Tunisian actor-director Bassem Khayati, who produced and directed the film and also appears as its co-lead.
Khayati is a veteran of several Jackie Chan movies including “Dragon Blade,” “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Vanguard,” as well as action roles in numerous other Chinese titles including “Fox Hunting,” “Mojin, The Lost Legend” and “Go Away Mr. Tumor.” In the west, Khayati has had various action and stunt roles in the John Cena-starring “Hidden Strike,” the Scott Adkins-starring “Abduction” and...
The film is pitched as “a fast-paced action thriller following an international Special Task Force that comes together to fight cross border drug trafficking after a devastatingly addictive drug named Devil’s Breath goes on sale in Hong Kong.”
The driving force behind the movie is Tunisian actor-director Bassem Khayati, who produced and directed the film and also appears as its co-lead.
Khayati is a veteran of several Jackie Chan movies including “Dragon Blade,” “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Vanguard,” as well as action roles in numerous other Chinese titles including “Fox Hunting,” “Mojin, The Lost Legend” and “Go Away Mr. Tumor.” In the west, Khayati has had various action and stunt roles in the John Cena-starring “Hidden Strike,” the Scott Adkins-starring “Abduction” and...
- 9/19/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The 461-film lineup for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival spans the globe, but movies from India stood out this year, led by Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winner All We Imagine as Light, tickets for which were sold out in a matter of minutes.
Shanghai’s India Film Week sidebar features four recent releases from the subcontinent, and there’s been a great deal of anticipation for the world premieres of two new independent Indian productions in the running for the 20th edition of Siff’s Asian New Talents competition, a platform that has in recent years built an impressive box office strike rate with films it has selected.
“We are all very proud that Indian cinema is getting recognized this year, especially starting in Cannes,” says director Abhilash Sharma, who won best director in the Asian New Talent competition for his second feature In the Name of Fire.
Shanghai’s India Film Week sidebar features four recent releases from the subcontinent, and there’s been a great deal of anticipation for the world premieres of two new independent Indian productions in the running for the 20th edition of Siff’s Asian New Talents competition, a platform that has in recent years built an impressive box office strike rate with films it has selected.
“We are all very proud that Indian cinema is getting recognized this year, especially starting in Cannes,” says director Abhilash Sharma, who won best director in the Asian New Talent competition for his second feature In the Name of Fire.
- 6/21/2024
- by Mathew Scott
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jackie Chan taking the mic and performing a rendition of Elvis Presley’s hit song Can’t Help Falling in Love was something the studio audiences of Howie Mandel never imagined. Most interestingly, he didn’t fumble words while singing as he did with his lines in the English language films. Even years after this soulful rendition, fans keep discovering Chan’s secret talent.
Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in 2010’s The Karate Kid | Columbia Pictures
Last year, Chan did the film Hidden Strike alongside none other than John Cena. Fans will soon get to see Chan and Chris Tucker team up in the fourth installment of Rush Hour. There’s always more to expect from this 70-year-old action star.
Jackie Chan’s Beautiful Singing Is The Only Thing Fans Need to Hear To Make Their Day
Jackie Chan in The Drunken Master | Seasonal Film Corporation
During an old appearance on The Howie Mandel Show,...
Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in 2010’s The Karate Kid | Columbia Pictures
Last year, Chan did the film Hidden Strike alongside none other than John Cena. Fans will soon get to see Chan and Chris Tucker team up in the fourth installment of Rush Hour. There’s always more to expect from this 70-year-old action star.
Jackie Chan’s Beautiful Singing Is The Only Thing Fans Need to Hear To Make Their Day
Jackie Chan in The Drunken Master | Seasonal Film Corporation
During an old appearance on The Howie Mandel Show,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Disha Patani’s Birthday Wishes for Jackie Chan: Actress Disha Patani, known for her roles in Bollywood hits like “Baaghi” and “M.S. Dhoni,” extends warm wishes to her co-star Jackie Chan on his 70th birthday.
Celebratory Instagram Stories
Taking to her Instagram stories on April 7, Disha shares endearing pictures of the international icon. One snapshot captures their camaraderie during the filming of “Kung Fu Yoga,” set against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Heartfelt Messages
In the images, Disha sports a green jacket while Jackie Chan rocks a blue hoodie, exuding charm and warmth. She affectionately calls him a ‘superhero’ and a ‘living legend,’ expressing admiration for his timeless charisma and talent.
Memorable Throwback Moments
Sharing an old photo of Jackie Chan, Disha emphasizes his irreplaceable presence in the industry, accompanied by heartfelt emojis. The actress’s gesture reflects the enduring bond formed during their collaboration, resonating with fans worldwide.
A...
Celebratory Instagram Stories
Taking to her Instagram stories on April 7, Disha shares endearing pictures of the international icon. One snapshot captures their camaraderie during the filming of “Kung Fu Yoga,” set against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Heartfelt Messages
In the images, Disha sports a green jacket while Jackie Chan rocks a blue hoodie, exuding charm and warmth. She affectionately calls him a ‘superhero’ and a ‘living legend,’ expressing admiration for his timeless charisma and talent.
Memorable Throwback Moments
Sharing an old photo of Jackie Chan, Disha emphasizes his irreplaceable presence in the industry, accompanied by heartfelt emojis. The actress’s gesture reflects the enduring bond formed during their collaboration, resonating with fans worldwide.
A...
- 4/7/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Disha Patani’s Box Office Journey Of 8 Years Is Surprising! (Photo Credit –YouTube)
While it is a tough task to hold a position at the box office, and the fate of actors changes every Friday, Disha Patani’s box office stats might surprise anyone. The actress is currently impressing the audiences with her performance in Sidharth Malhotra’s aerial action film Yodha, which has crossed the 10 crore mark at the box office in 2 days.
Disha turned a National Crush of the country overnight with Ms Dhoni and has a cumulative box office collection of 610 crore! Interestingly, if you notice her performances over the years, you will see that she has not delivered a single flop in her career.
Disha made her box office debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in Ms Dhoni. However, before her film debut, she made an impressive and attention-holding debut on screen in a music video with...
While it is a tough task to hold a position at the box office, and the fate of actors changes every Friday, Disha Patani’s box office stats might surprise anyone. The actress is currently impressing the audiences with her performance in Sidharth Malhotra’s aerial action film Yodha, which has crossed the 10 crore mark at the box office in 2 days.
Disha turned a National Crush of the country overnight with Ms Dhoni and has a cumulative box office collection of 610 crore! Interestingly, if you notice her performances over the years, you will see that she has not delivered a single flop in her career.
Disha made her box office debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in Ms Dhoni. However, before her film debut, she made an impressive and attention-holding debut on screen in a music video with...
- 3/17/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
U.S. outfit Parmar Entertainment’s Daljit DJ Parmar along with Samir Gupta from India’s Impact Films and filmmaker Mohit Ramchandani (“Dreamer”) have acquired film adaptation rights to upcoming novel “The Muziris Empire” by U.K. author Hamish Morjaria.
The first in a trilogy, the book is set to be released by Pan Macmillan in summer 2024. It delves into India’s ancient history and its connection to the Roman Empire, unravelled by rebellious archaeologist Harveen Gill. Moving back and forth in time and set in present-day Kerala – once home to the ancient city of Muziris – the story revolves around Gill and a team of Indian archaeologists hunting down clues to locate the site of the ruins of the lost empire of Muziris. The soon-to-be-head of Santa Alleanza, a sacred alliance founded to safeguard the interests of the Vatican and the Papacy, is keeping close tabs on the Indian team’s progress,...
The first in a trilogy, the book is set to be released by Pan Macmillan in summer 2024. It delves into India’s ancient history and its connection to the Roman Empire, unravelled by rebellious archaeologist Harveen Gill. Moving back and forth in time and set in present-day Kerala – once home to the ancient city of Muziris – the story revolves around Gill and a team of Indian archaeologists hunting down clues to locate the site of the ruins of the lost empire of Muziris. The soon-to-be-head of Santa Alleanza, a sacred alliance founded to safeguard the interests of the Vatican and the Papacy, is keeping close tabs on the Indian team’s progress,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Emerging producer-distributor Parmar Entertainment has acquired global rights to Russell Peters’ comedy special Act Your Age in what we hear was a seven-figure deal.
The special was taped at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on November 23 and covers issues such as cancel culture, ageing and the current geopolitical state of the world, and includes Peters’ signature crowd work.
The show was the last stop of the Emmy-winning comic’s world tour which spanned 23 countries and 375 shows.
The deal was negotiated by Parmar Entertainment’s Daljit DJ Parmar and Cpi Pictures’ Clayton Peters. Parmar said the company plans to “make a big splash in the streaming space” with the project.
The special was directed by Peters’ brother and manager Clayton, produced by Cpi Pictures and Parmar Entertainment, and line-produced by Sxg Films. Executive producers include Russell Peters, Clayton Peters, Paul Canterna, David Higby, Keshav Purushot, and Daljit DJ Parmar.
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The special was taped at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on November 23 and covers issues such as cancel culture, ageing and the current geopolitical state of the world, and includes Peters’ signature crowd work.
The show was the last stop of the Emmy-winning comic’s world tour which spanned 23 countries and 375 shows.
The deal was negotiated by Parmar Entertainment’s Daljit DJ Parmar and Cpi Pictures’ Clayton Peters. Parmar said the company plans to “make a big splash in the streaming space” with the project.
The special was directed by Peters’ brother and manager Clayton, produced by Cpi Pictures and Parmar Entertainment, and line-produced by Sxg Films. Executive producers include Russell Peters, Clayton Peters, Paul Canterna, David Higby, Keshav Purushot, and Daljit DJ Parmar.
Privately-backed...
- 11/28/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A film starring Russell Peters will be the first project under a new $100 million, five-year, 10-picture production deal between Beacon Media and Daljit DJ Parmar’s Parmar Entertainment.
The new partnership will focus on action and comedy projects in the $10 million to $25 million range, with full financing from Beacon Media. The agreement also includes a seven-figure development fund in order to source and foster new projects.
Peters’ film is set to be written by Erik Olsen (“Floyd”), who will also produce alongside Parmar, Beacon Media co-founders Manoj Narender Madnani and Gurpreet Chandhoke as well as Navid McIlhargey. Executive producers include Peters, Clayton Peters, Paul Canterna, Rolando Zubiran, Luke Beermann, Pratik Tiki Patel and Ben C. Silverman.
“This new partnership will allow us to finance marquee projects that amplify much-needed diversity on the big screen in Hollywood,” Parmar said in a statement. “Every 10 years or so, we’ll get a ‘Slumdog Millionaire...
The new partnership will focus on action and comedy projects in the $10 million to $25 million range, with full financing from Beacon Media. The agreement also includes a seven-figure development fund in order to source and foster new projects.
Peters’ film is set to be written by Erik Olsen (“Floyd”), who will also produce alongside Parmar, Beacon Media co-founders Manoj Narender Madnani and Gurpreet Chandhoke as well as Navid McIlhargey. Executive producers include Peters, Clayton Peters, Paul Canterna, Rolando Zubiran, Luke Beermann, Pratik Tiki Patel and Ben C. Silverman.
“This new partnership will allow us to finance marquee projects that amplify much-needed diversity on the big screen in Hollywood,” Parmar said in a statement. “Every 10 years or so, we’ll get a ‘Slumdog Millionaire...
- 11/3/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Disha Patani has remembered late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as their film ‘Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story’ clocked seven years in Hindi cinema. Released on September 30, 2016, ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ is abiographical sports drama film directed by Neeraj Pandey.
It is based on the life of star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film stars the late Sushant as Ms Dhoni, along with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher.
The film revolves around the life of Dhoni from a young age through a series of life events.
Disha took to Instagram on Saturday evening, where she posted a clip from the film and wrote: “Grateful for this beautiful journey and my first film in Hindi cinema. Love whole heartedly and cherish the ones who make you happy safe and heard life’s too short for regrets ! We couldn’t say goodbye but I hope you’re happy and at peace.
It is based on the life of star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film stars the late Sushant as Ms Dhoni, along with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher.
The film revolves around the life of Dhoni from a young age through a series of life events.
Disha took to Instagram on Saturday evening, where she posted a clip from the film and wrote: “Grateful for this beautiful journey and my first film in Hindi cinema. Love whole heartedly and cherish the ones who make you happy safe and heard life’s too short for regrets ! We couldn’t say goodbye but I hope you’re happy and at peace.
- 10/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Disha Patani has remembered late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as their film ‘Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story’ clocked seven years in Hindi cinema. Released on September 30, 2016, ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ is abiographical sports drama film directed by Neeraj Pandey.
It is based on the life of star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film stars the late Sushant as Ms Dhoni, along with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher.
The film revolves around the life of Dhoni from a young age through a series of life events.
Disha took to Instagram on Saturday evening, where she posted a clip from the film and wrote: “Grateful for this beautiful journey and my first film in Hindi cinema. Love whole heartedly and cherish the ones who make you happy safe and heard life’s too short for regrets ! We couldn’t say goodbye but I hope you’re happy and at peace.
It is based on the life of star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film stars the late Sushant as Ms Dhoni, along with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher.
The film revolves around the life of Dhoni from a young age through a series of life events.
Disha took to Instagram on Saturday evening, where she posted a clip from the film and wrote: “Grateful for this beautiful journey and my first film in Hindi cinema. Love whole heartedly and cherish the ones who make you happy safe and heard life’s too short for regrets ! We couldn’t say goodbye but I hope you’re happy and at peace.
- 10/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Range Media Partners has signed Chinese actor, singer-songwriter, dancer and fashion icon Lay Zhang and will represent him globally across all areas.
The 31-year-old star, who operates under multiple pseudonyms including Lay and Little Sheep, rose to fame as a former member of K-Pop boyband Exo before launching a solo career, already is a household name in Asia, boasting more than 80 million followers across social media.
As an actor, he stars under his full name Zhang Yixing in the Chinese box office smash “No More Bets,” which has earned more than $527 million in China to date, becoming the country’s biggest hit of the summer. Zhang is now the youngest and fifth-ever Chinese actor to reach this box office milestone. “No More Bets” also received a limited release in the U.S. on Sept. 1.
Next year, he will be seen starring opposite Jackie Chan in the film “A Legend.
The 31-year-old star, who operates under multiple pseudonyms including Lay and Little Sheep, rose to fame as a former member of K-Pop boyband Exo before launching a solo career, already is a household name in Asia, boasting more than 80 million followers across social media.
As an actor, he stars under his full name Zhang Yixing in the Chinese box office smash “No More Bets,” which has earned more than $527 million in China to date, becoming the country’s biggest hit of the summer. Zhang is now the youngest and fifth-ever Chinese actor to reach this box office milestone. “No More Bets” also received a limited release in the U.S. on Sept. 1.
Next year, he will be seen starring opposite Jackie Chan in the film “A Legend.
- 9/19/2023
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Aug 14 (Ians) Actress Disha Patani is all set to now be seen in a new music video with ‘Kyun Karu Fikar’ and will mark her debut as a director.
Releasing the poster for the upcoming video Disha shared on her social media: “If you let go of the things you can’t control, it will probably set you free ‘Kyun Karun Fikar’. Sharing a sneak peek to our special project on August 16, 2023 on #PlayDMF official YouTube channel.”
In the poster, Disha looks carefree and enjoys the soothing waves at the beach. She is wearing denim shorts with a turquoise blue top and like always, she is looking fabulous.
From ‘Hui Malang’ to ‘Slow Motion’ to ‘Do You Love Me’, Disha has always left us floored with her dance moves in her songs. As for ‘Kyun Karu Fikar’ feels like an anthem to being care free.
On the workfront Disha...
Releasing the poster for the upcoming video Disha shared on her social media: “If you let go of the things you can’t control, it will probably set you free ‘Kyun Karun Fikar’. Sharing a sneak peek to our special project on August 16, 2023 on #PlayDMF official YouTube channel.”
In the poster, Disha looks carefree and enjoys the soothing waves at the beach. She is wearing denim shorts with a turquoise blue top and like always, she is looking fabulous.
From ‘Hui Malang’ to ‘Slow Motion’ to ‘Do You Love Me’, Disha has always left us floored with her dance moves in her songs. As for ‘Kyun Karu Fikar’ feels like an anthem to being care free.
On the workfront Disha...
- 8/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood helped a 65-year-old man from Bihar to help him clear his debts.
The man named Khilanand Jha travelled all the way to Mumbai only to meet Sonu, whom he fondly refers to as ‘Gareebo Ka Masiha’ or the Messiah of the Poor.
Jha’s story, riddled with struggles and financial burdens, touched Sonu’s heart, prompting him to lend him a helping hand.
For the unversed, Jha’s wife, Minoti Paswan, passed away earlier this year after a paralytic stroke, leaving him with a debt of Rs 12 lakh for her medical expenses. With creditors demanding the clearance of payment, he sought Sonu’s assistance after hearing about his efforts to help the less fortunate during the pandemic.
Jha, accompanied by his son, recently met Sonu at his office.
The actor empathised with the elderly man’s situation and readily agreed to offer him support.
The man named Khilanand Jha travelled all the way to Mumbai only to meet Sonu, whom he fondly refers to as ‘Gareebo Ka Masiha’ or the Messiah of the Poor.
Jha’s story, riddled with struggles and financial burdens, touched Sonu’s heart, prompting him to lend him a helping hand.
For the unversed, Jha’s wife, Minoti Paswan, passed away earlier this year after a paralytic stroke, leaving him with a debt of Rs 12 lakh for her medical expenses. With creditors demanding the clearance of payment, he sought Sonu’s assistance after hearing about his efforts to help the less fortunate during the pandemic.
Jha, accompanied by his son, recently met Sonu at his office.
The actor empathised with the elderly man’s situation and readily agreed to offer him support.
- 8/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood shared a video of himself giving a baby in Himachal Pradesh a piggyback ride.
Sonu took to Instagram, where he shared the video. In the clip he is seen asking the name of the baby to the mother. He then puts the baby on his back with the help of a cloth he ties him around.
Sonu then walks around, and is seen telling the baby that he is taking him to Bombay. He tells the baby “Bombay actor banne jaa rahe hai.” He is then heard telling others: “Naya Roadie aa gaya hai.”
For the caption, Sonu wrote: “Any job of a babysitter. I am the best attractive packages available.”
Sonu shared the video from Kaza in Himachal Pradesh, where he is currently shooting for the youth-based reality show ‘MTV Roadies – Karm Ya Kaand’.
On the Bollywood front, Sonu will next be seen...
Sonu took to Instagram, where he shared the video. In the clip he is seen asking the name of the baby to the mother. He then puts the baby on his back with the help of a cloth he ties him around.
Sonu then walks around, and is seen telling the baby that he is taking him to Bombay. He tells the baby “Bombay actor banne jaa rahe hai.” He is then heard telling others: “Naya Roadie aa gaya hai.”
For the caption, Sonu wrote: “Any job of a babysitter. I am the best attractive packages available.”
Sonu shared the video from Kaza in Himachal Pradesh, where he is currently shooting for the youth-based reality show ‘MTV Roadies – Karm Ya Kaand’.
On the Bollywood front, Sonu will next be seen...
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 30 (Ians) On Sonu Sood’s 50th birthday on Saturday, his fans have organised a blood donation drive across the country.
A statement read: “Inspired by Sonu Sood’s relentless dedication to helping those in need, his fans have organised a large-scale blood donation drive to observe his birthday. Across the country, an astounding 800 to 900 blood camps have been set up to collect this precious gift of life.”
“The gesture symbolises not just a celebration of their beloved actor’s birthday but also a tribute to his selfless commitment towards the welfare of the people.”
In addition to the blood donation drive, some of them are all primed to go the extra mile by distributing food to the disadvantaged. The food distribution drive marks yet another reflection of the love and admiration that people have for Sonu.
Meanwhile on the work front, Sonu is currently seen on the youth-based...
A statement read: “Inspired by Sonu Sood’s relentless dedication to helping those in need, his fans have organised a large-scale blood donation drive to observe his birthday. Across the country, an astounding 800 to 900 blood camps have been set up to collect this precious gift of life.”
“The gesture symbolises not just a celebration of their beloved actor’s birthday but also a tribute to his selfless commitment towards the welfare of the people.”
In addition to the blood donation drive, some of them are all primed to go the extra mile by distributing food to the disadvantaged. The food distribution drive marks yet another reflection of the love and admiration that people have for Sonu.
Meanwhile on the work front, Sonu is currently seen on the youth-based...
- 7/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 20 (Ians) Actor Sonu Sood has announced free law education to aspirants in his law entrance coaching programme.
As the founder of the Sood Charity Foundation (Scf), Sonu is dedicated to making a lasting impact and bringing about positive change in society. Sankalp is a transformative Free Law Entrance Coaching programme that empowers to pursue a professional legal education and secure a coveted spot in National Law Universities (NLUs).
Speaking about ‘Sankalp’, Sonu said: “It gives me immense pleasure to see that God has chosen me to be the catalyst in the path of enlightenment of the people who want to choose law as their career. I’m sure that, our country will be in safe and able hands.”
The programme will give free training for Clat, Ailet, and other law entrance exams exclusively for deserving students. Priority given to those who have faced loss during the challenging Covid...
As the founder of the Sood Charity Foundation (Scf), Sonu is dedicated to making a lasting impact and bringing about positive change in society. Sankalp is a transformative Free Law Entrance Coaching programme that empowers to pursue a professional legal education and secure a coveted spot in National Law Universities (NLUs).
Speaking about ‘Sankalp’, Sonu said: “It gives me immense pleasure to see that God has chosen me to be the catalyst in the path of enlightenment of the people who want to choose law as their career. I’m sure that, our country will be in safe and able hands.”
The programme will give free training for Clat, Ailet, and other law entrance exams exclusively for deserving students. Priority given to those who have faced loss during the challenging Covid...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Sonu Sood, who is known for his charity during the Covid-19 pandemic, recently offered a role to a hearing-impaired contestant named Shubham, from Uttar Pradesh in his upcoming film ‘Fateh’ during the auditions for Season 19 of ‘MTV Roadies – ‘Karm Ya Kaand’.
‘Fateh’ is Sonu’s home production. The actor began hosting the reality show last year for its 18th season in South Africa. Though he holds a tough hand in ‘Roadies’, Sonu Sood has shown his compassionate side many times. This was most evident during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the actor and his team worked diligently, providing social, medical and financial aid to lakhs of migrant workers who were severely impacted.
His work during the pandemic was recognised for which he gained recognition from both the Delhi government and the United Nations Development Programme.
Sonu Sood has a varied career, having acted and produced many films though he is...
‘Fateh’ is Sonu’s home production. The actor began hosting the reality show last year for its 18th season in South Africa. Though he holds a tough hand in ‘Roadies’, Sonu Sood has shown his compassionate side many times. This was most evident during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the actor and his team worked diligently, providing social, medical and financial aid to lakhs of migrant workers who were severely impacted.
His work during the pandemic was recognised for which he gained recognition from both the Delhi government and the United Nations Development Programme.
Sonu Sood has a varied career, having acted and produced many films though he is...
- 6/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The long-in-development, at least from a post-production point-of-view, action comedy “Hidden Strike” has its first trailer, which you can watch above. That means the Jackie Chan/John Cena team-up flick, which was shot back in 2018, may finally reach cinemas or at least VOD. The film, initially titled “Snafu,” became a consistent victim of changing circumstances but external and internal.
The film was green-lit and shot amid a resurgence specifically in China for Jackie Chan-fronted actioners like “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Skiptrace.” The latter was also a (partially) English-language romp starring Johnny Knoxville in a clear attempt to recapture some of that “Rush Hour” or “Shanghai Knights” magic from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Skiptrace” earned $131 million in 2016 while the former globe-trotting adventure film “Kung Fu Yoga” earned $256 million in 2017. “Since then, “The Climbers” earned $174 million in 2019, but Covid obviously put a damper on such robust earnings for a moment.
The film was green-lit and shot amid a resurgence specifically in China for Jackie Chan-fronted actioners like “Kung Fu Yoga” and “Skiptrace.” The latter was also a (partially) English-language romp starring Johnny Knoxville in a clear attempt to recapture some of that “Rush Hour” or “Shanghai Knights” magic from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Skiptrace” earned $131 million in 2016 while the former globe-trotting adventure film “Kung Fu Yoga” earned $256 million in 2017. “Since then, “The Climbers” earned $174 million in 2019, but Covid obviously put a damper on such robust earnings for a moment.
- 5/31/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Jackie Chan has signed on to star in A Legend, a martial arts fantasy-adventure movie which will be a sequel to his 2005 movie The Myth.
The sequel to The Myth will find Jackie Chan reprising his role as archaeology expert Professor Chen. “The film’s action begins when he notices 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,” reads the description. “Suspecting that the pendant is acting as a bridge between the realm of dreams and reality, Professor Chen leads his research team on a journey deep into the Glacier Temple, embarking on a fantastical adventure.” A Legend will be directed by Stanley Tong, a long-time collaborator of Chan who has helmed Police Story 3, Rumble in the Bronx, and The Myth.
A Legend will have a budget of $50 million, a large...
The sequel to The Myth will find Jackie Chan reprising his role as archaeology expert Professor Chen. “The film’s action begins when he notices 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,” reads the description. “Suspecting that the pendant is acting as a bridge between the realm of dreams and reality, Professor Chen leads his research team on a journey deep into the Glacier Temple, embarking on a fantastical adventure.” A Legend will be directed by Stanley Tong, a long-time collaborator of Chan who has helmed Police Story 3, Rumble in the Bronx, and The Myth.
A Legend will have a budget of $50 million, a large...
- 5/16/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Taipei-based sales agency Distribution Workshop has picked up international sales rights to $50M action adventure A Legend, starring Jackie Chan and directed by Stanley Tong.
A sequel to Chan and Tong’s 2005 collaboration The Myth, the film also stars Zhang Yixing (Kung Fu Yoga) and Coulee Nazha (Police Story 2013), and is currently in production with no release date set.
Chan again plays the role of an archaeology expert who this time notices that the texture on the artifacts discovered by his students during a glacier expedition is similar to a jade pendant he had seen in his dreams. Filled with curiosity, he leads the research team on a journey to the Glacier Temple in search of the truth behind the dreams.
Chan’s latest Chinese action drama, Ride On, in which he ironically plays a washed up stuntman, received positive reviews and grossed $30M in China last month. His upcoming...
A sequel to Chan and Tong’s 2005 collaboration The Myth, the film also stars Zhang Yixing (Kung Fu Yoga) and Coulee Nazha (Police Story 2013), and is currently in production with no release date set.
Chan again plays the role of an archaeology expert who this time notices that the texture on the artifacts discovered by his students during a glacier expedition is similar to a jade pendant he had seen in his dreams. Filled with curiosity, he leads the research team on a journey to the Glacier Temple in search of the truth behind the dreams.
Chan’s latest Chinese action drama, Ride On, in which he ironically plays a washed up stuntman, received positive reviews and grossed $30M in China last month. His upcoming...
- 5/15/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Disha Patani, who worked with legendary Martial arts star Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ in 2017, wished the legend on the occasion of his birthday on Friday. The actress took to her social media and shared a bunch of pictures and video from her time shooting with him for the movie.
The pictures range from a young Jackie Chan, his autograph to Disha, his animated avatar to an on-location picture of the actress and the Martial Arts star.
She wrote in the caption: “Happy b’day to the living Legend& taguu there will never be anyone like you. You’ve constantly put your life at risk just to entertain us, I’m grateful to have met you and known you as the most beautiful human being!! Keep spreading your love and light and inspiring all of us.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will be next seen in...
The pictures range from a young Jackie Chan, his autograph to Disha, his animated avatar to an on-location picture of the actress and the Martial Arts star.
She wrote in the caption: “Happy b’day to the living Legend& taguu there will never be anyone like you. You’ve constantly put your life at risk just to entertain us, I’m grateful to have met you and known you as the most beautiful human being!! Keep spreading your love and light and inspiring all of us.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will be next seen in...
- 4/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“Jumping off is easy, Stepping off is hard”. A line uttered by Jackie Chan in his latest feature, a tribute to the role of the stuntman. In many ways a line that echoes the career of the great performer. Over the past decade, we have gone from the expectation of a Jackie Chan release, to hope after recent disappointments such as “Kung Fu Yoga” and “The Vanguard”. Whilst those made references to his advancing years, they still felt like imitations of what we had seen and become accustomed to before. With “Ride On”, we get a glimpse of a man finally coming to terms with his own mortality. Consequently, we got one of his most interesting works in quite some time.
Trinity CineAsia proudly presents heart-warming action comedy Ride On, starring international superstar Jackie Chan, in selected UK cinemas from 7th Apri
Luo (Jackie Chan) is a washed up stuntman...
Trinity CineAsia proudly presents heart-warming action comedy Ride On, starring international superstar Jackie Chan, in selected UK cinemas from 7th Apri
Luo (Jackie Chan) is a washed up stuntman...
- 4/6/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Amyra Dastur, who started her career as a model in commercials, and made her acting debut with the movie ‘Issaq’ opposite Prateik Babbar, talked about her short film ‘Influencer Life’. Sharing her excitement about being a part of the project, Amyra said: “Playing Kareena was an incredibly exciting and fulfilling experience for me as an artiste. She’s a complex character with many shades of grey, which made the role all the more challenging and interesting.”
Amyra was also seen in an international project ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ along with Jackie Chan.
She worked with Saif Ali Khan in ‘Kaalakaandi’, and psychological thriller ‘Koi Jaane Na’ opposite Kunal Kapoor.
Amyra is always keen on doing challenging roles.
Elaborating more about her choices when it comes to picking projects, she said: “As an actor, I always strive to take on roles that challenge me and help me grow, and ‘Influencer Life’ did just that.
Amyra was also seen in an international project ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ along with Jackie Chan.
She worked with Saif Ali Khan in ‘Kaalakaandi’, and psychological thriller ‘Koi Jaane Na’ opposite Kunal Kapoor.
Amyra is always keen on doing challenging roles.
Elaborating more about her choices when it comes to picking projects, she said: “As an actor, I always strive to take on roles that challenge me and help me grow, and ‘Influencer Life’ did just that.
- 2/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The veteran action star plays as a washed-up stuntman in the drama-comedy.
Hong Kong’s Golden Network Asia has closed sales of upcoming Jackie Chan action feature Ride On in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The film has sold to North America (Well Go USA), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Italy (Eagle Pictures), Eastern Europe, Benelux and Israel (Spi International), Cis (An Media), Turkey (Atv), Middle East (Phars Film), Japan (Twin Co. Ltd), South Korea (Contents Panda), Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures), Singapore (Shaw Renters), Taiwan and worldwide airlines (Eagle International), Indonesia (Prima Cinema), the Philippines (Pioneer Films) and India (Indo Overseas Film...
Hong Kong’s Golden Network Asia has closed sales of upcoming Jackie Chan action feature Ride On in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The film has sold to North America (Well Go USA), Germany (Plaion Pictures), Italy (Eagle Pictures), Eastern Europe, Benelux and Israel (Spi International), Cis (An Media), Turkey (Atv), Middle East (Phars Film), Japan (Twin Co. Ltd), South Korea (Contents Panda), Malaysia (Shanghai Pictures), Singapore (Shaw Renters), Taiwan and worldwide airlines (Eagle International), Indonesia (Prima Cinema), the Philippines (Pioneer Films) and India (Indo Overseas Film...
- 2/15/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Mumbai, Jan 31 (Ians) Disha Patani is known to be an ardent K-pop fan and follower. The actress time and again shares her love for Korean songs, anime and films on social media and otherwise.
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 31 (Ians) Disha Patani is known to be an ardent K-pop fan and follower. The actress time and again shares her love for Korean songs, anime and films on social media and otherwise.
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 31 (Ians) Disha Patani is known to be an ardent K-pop fan and follower. The actress time and again shares her love for Korean songs, anime and films on social media and otherwise.
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
She was last seen enjoying the company of Jackson Wong, a member of the South Korean boy band Got7, who was in India for his performance at Lollapalooza 2023, and soaked in the atmosphere of the streets of Mumbai with Disha.
Wang delivered a power-packed performance on the second day of the music festival. And the actress explored the streets of Mumbai with him on an open bus.
Disha is no stranger to collaborating with international stars, She has earlier worked with Jackie Chan in ‘Kung Fu Yoga’. Time and again the actress has left audiences impressed with her sizzling dance numbers on the national and international stage.
On the work front, Disha will be next seen...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Hong Kong-based sales firm Golden Network has picked up international rights to Jackie Chan’s upcoming film “Ride On.”
The feature has recently wrapped production and is scheduled to be released on Dec. 31 in time for what is normally a peak cinemagoing period in China and elsewhere.
Asian films are currently struggling to achieve pre-sales in international markets, but “Ride On” could be an exception. Chan is reliably bankable in action and comedy films, with appeal in Asia, overseas diaspora territories and European TV, streaming and home entertainment markets.
“Ride On” is directed by one of China’s most bankable filmmakers, Larry Yang. Yang previously pleased critics with his 2015 rural drama “Mountain Cry” and then earned over 100 million at the box office with 2019 title “Adoring,” about six couples and their pets.
In “Ride On,” Chan stars as a washed-up stuntman who can barely make ends meet, let alone take care of his beloved stunt horse,...
The feature has recently wrapped production and is scheduled to be released on Dec. 31 in time for what is normally a peak cinemagoing period in China and elsewhere.
Asian films are currently struggling to achieve pre-sales in international markets, but “Ride On” could be an exception. Chan is reliably bankable in action and comedy films, with appeal in Asia, overseas diaspora territories and European TV, streaming and home entertainment markets.
“Ride On” is directed by one of China’s most bankable filmmakers, Larry Yang. Yang previously pleased critics with his 2015 rural drama “Mountain Cry” and then earned over 100 million at the box office with 2019 title “Adoring,” about six couples and their pets.
In “Ride On,” Chan stars as a washed-up stuntman who can barely make ends meet, let alone take care of his beloved stunt horse,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Chinese feature will be introduced to Cannes buyers.
Hong Kong’s Golden Network Asia has picked up international rights to Jackie Chan action comedy Ride On and will introduce the film during the Cannes Marché.
Larry Yang directs the Chinese feature, which stars Chan as an old stuntman who becomes a media sensation after a video of him fighting debt collectors alongside his trusty horse goes viral. The cast also includes Liu Haocun of Cliff Walkers and Kevin Guo, who starred in Yang’s previous feature Adoring.
The film is backed by Alibaba Pictures, Beijing Hairun Pictures and Zhejiang Hengdian Film,...
Hong Kong’s Golden Network Asia has picked up international rights to Jackie Chan action comedy Ride On and will introduce the film during the Cannes Marché.
Larry Yang directs the Chinese feature, which stars Chan as an old stuntman who becomes a media sensation after a video of him fighting debt collectors alongside his trusty horse goes viral. The cast also includes Liu Haocun of Cliff Walkers and Kevin Guo, who starred in Yang’s previous feature Adoring.
The film is backed by Alibaba Pictures, Beijing Hairun Pictures and Zhejiang Hengdian Film,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
The English actor, who has worked with Chinese directors from Jackie Chan to Zhang Yimou, reveals how a chance meeting at the visa office in Beijing changed his life
If the Chinese film industry needs a stock foreign villain, I’m their first port of call. I was a Gatling gun-wielding mercenary in 2015’s Wolf Warrior, one of the first of the new wave of military blockbusters, and a hitman in Jackie Chan’s Kung Fu Yoga in 2017, among many others. And I recently played an American colonel in the Korean war in The Battle at Lake Changjin, the most expensive and successful Chinese film ever: it made $909m (£675m) last year.
It’s surreal – coming from humble beginnings in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – to find myself in the middle of a massive field in Hubei province filming the likes of The Battle at Lake Changjin. You’d think you were in...
If the Chinese film industry needs a stock foreign villain, I’m their first port of call. I was a Gatling gun-wielding mercenary in 2015’s Wolf Warrior, one of the first of the new wave of military blockbusters, and a hitman in Jackie Chan’s Kung Fu Yoga in 2017, among many others. And I recently played an American colonel in the Korean war in The Battle at Lake Changjin, the most expensive and successful Chinese film ever: it made $909m (£675m) last year.
It’s surreal – coming from humble beginnings in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – to find myself in the middle of a massive field in Hubei province filming the likes of The Battle at Lake Changjin. You’d think you were in...
- 1/26/2022
- by As told to Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Actress Amyra Dastur says she has reached a point in her career where she is unaffected by a film not doing well. "I think I have had enough films not do well and do well, and realise that it is part and parcel of the job. One film works and one doesn't. I just laugh and get ready for the next film. As long as I get work, I am happy. The day I don't, that's the day I will be worried," she says.
The actress adds that there is a lot more she has to achieve.
"At the end of the day, I feel I still haven't reached that position where I wanted to be at," she says.
" I am proud of how far I have come without knowing anyone. It is about hard work and I believe you create your own luck. I am happy to see where my career is going.
The actress adds that there is a lot more she has to achieve.
"At the end of the day, I feel I still haven't reached that position where I wanted to be at," she says.
" I am proud of how far I have come without knowing anyone. It is about hard work and I believe you create your own luck. I am happy to see where my career is going.
- 5/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Every cinema in China must schedule and actively promote at least two screenings of propaganda films per week beginning this week until the end of the year, Chinese authorities have declared, announcing the first batch of eligible titles Friday.
Theaters that are part of the National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas or the “People’s Cinema” circuit — a group of more than 5,000 venues with special halls dedicated to propaganda films or that employ specific strategies like subsidies to promote such content — must screen propaganda films at least five times a week.
The directive is just one of a number of stipulations issued last week by China’s National Film Administration and powerful Propaganda Department about how the country’s film and entertainment industries should participate in efforts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party’s founding, which hits this July 1.
In an official statement, National Film Administration called...
Theaters that are part of the National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas or the “People’s Cinema” circuit — a group of more than 5,000 venues with special halls dedicated to propaganda films or that employ specific strategies like subsidies to promote such content — must screen propaganda films at least five times a week.
The directive is just one of a number of stipulations issued last week by China’s National Film Administration and powerful Propaganda Department about how the country’s film and entertainment industries should participate in efforts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party’s founding, which hits this July 1.
In an official statement, National Film Administration called...
- 4/2/2021
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Jackie Chan is back in action when Vanguard arrives on Digital March 2, and on DVD and Blu-ray (plus Digital) March 9 from Lionsgate. Check out this exciting trailer:
This film released in the U.S. on November 25 in 1,000+ theaters. Featuring international action superstar and martial arts legend Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, and Miya Muqi. Vanguard will be available on DVD and Blu-ray (plus Digital) for the suggested retail price of $19.98 and $24.99, respectivley.
International superstar and martial arts legend Jackie Chan leaps into action as Tang, CEO of the covert security company Vanguard in this gripping action-thriller. After wealthy businessman Qin rats out his corrupt partner in an arms deal gone fatally wrong, he and his family become targets of the world’s deadliest mercenary organization — and the fighting power of Tang’s team is their only hope to survive. Set in locations across the globe — including London, Zambia, India, an Arabian desert,...
This film released in the U.S. on November 25 in 1,000+ theaters. Featuring international action superstar and martial arts legend Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, and Miya Muqi. Vanguard will be available on DVD and Blu-ray (plus Digital) for the suggested retail price of $19.98 and $24.99, respectivley.
International superstar and martial arts legend Jackie Chan leaps into action as Tang, CEO of the covert security company Vanguard in this gripping action-thriller. After wealthy businessman Qin rats out his corrupt partner in an arms deal gone fatally wrong, he and his family become targets of the world’s deadliest mercenary organization — and the fighting power of Tang’s team is their only hope to survive. Set in locations across the globe — including London, Zambia, India, an Arabian desert,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
More than 80% of movie tickets in China are sold online or via mobile device, one of the world’s highest penetration rates. That gives the country’s ticketing agencies unusually accurate insight into audience behavior and film tracking.
After the early part of last year was wiped out by the coronavirus, how strong is the theatrical industry’s recovery?
Liu Zhenfei, analyst at leading ticketing agency Maoyan ran his slide rule over the upcoming Chinese New Year peak season and shared his analysis with Variety.
Variety: What is Maoyan’s overall forecast for the Chinese New Year week’s box office? Higher or lower than in 2019?
Liu: The data from Maoyan “Want to Watch” reflects audience expectations for the upcoming films during the week-long Chinese New Year holiday. And it is encouraging. “Want to Watch” numbers for “Detective Chinatown 3” exceeded 4 million. No other film has generated more than 2 million “Want to Watch” clicks before.
After the early part of last year was wiped out by the coronavirus, how strong is the theatrical industry’s recovery?
Liu Zhenfei, analyst at leading ticketing agency Maoyan ran his slide rule over the upcoming Chinese New Year peak season and shared his analysis with Variety.
Variety: What is Maoyan’s overall forecast for the Chinese New Year week’s box office? Higher or lower than in 2019?
Liu: The data from Maoyan “Want to Watch” reflects audience expectations for the upcoming films during the week-long Chinese New Year holiday. And it is encouraging. “Want to Watch” numbers for “Detective Chinatown 3” exceeded 4 million. No other film has generated more than 2 million “Want to Watch” clicks before.
- 2/10/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Few stars have worked harder to give audiences pleasure over a long haul than Jackie Chan. But lately, his screen appearances have been those of the elder statesman still trotted out to nominally preside over expensive but flavorless official diplomatic functions you doubt even he relishes. The newest case in point reunites him with director Stanley Tong, a sporadic collaborator since “Supercop” nearly three decades ago.
That movie was inspired escapism. “Vanguard” is just the clock-punching variety, big, flashy and generic in all save its silliest excesses. Like several other recent mainland China megaproductions, this action spectacular seems hellbent on containing every possible marketable genre element, with no concern for whether they cohere or cancel one another out.
Delayed from a planned January home-turf launch as one of the first Covid release casualties, it proved a notable box-office disappointment upon finally opening Sept. 30. Gravitas Ventures’ release to 1,500-plus U.S.
That movie was inspired escapism. “Vanguard” is just the clock-punching variety, big, flashy and generic in all save its silliest excesses. Like several other recent mainland China megaproductions, this action spectacular seems hellbent on containing every possible marketable genre element, with no concern for whether they cohere or cancel one another out.
Delayed from a planned January home-turf launch as one of the first Covid release casualties, it proved a notable box-office disappointment upon finally opening Sept. 30. Gravitas Ventures’ release to 1,500-plus U.S.
- 11/20/2020
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
By Daniel Eagan
Actors from Sammo Hung to Sylvia Chang have tackled the problems Asian immigrants face in the US and Canada. “Model,” aka “Anchor Baby,” takes a narrowly focused approach to the issue. In her debut feature, director Ran Jing shows how bias and bureaucracy can thwart even those positioned on professional fast tracks.
Lu Shi (Yuxian Shang), a Chinese immigrant in New York City, is at the end of her rope. Trained as an architect, she washes dishes in a restaurant to get by, living on leftovers and fending off eviction notices. When she finally lands an interview with the prestigious Greyson firm, she learns she needs a valid visa to accept the entry-level position.
“Are you an athlete?” asks the discount immigration attorney she consults for help. “Can you get married?” Lu’s options are so limited that when she learns about a “medical parole” visa exception,...
Actors from Sammo Hung to Sylvia Chang have tackled the problems Asian immigrants face in the US and Canada. “Model,” aka “Anchor Baby,” takes a narrowly focused approach to the issue. In her debut feature, director Ran Jing shows how bias and bureaucracy can thwart even those positioned on professional fast tracks.
Lu Shi (Yuxian Shang), a Chinese immigrant in New York City, is at the end of her rope. Trained as an architect, she washes dishes in a restaurant to get by, living on leftovers and fending off eviction notices. When she finally lands an interview with the prestigious Greyson firm, she learns she needs a valid visa to accept the entry-level position.
“Are you an athlete?” asks the discount immigration attorney she consults for help. “Can you get married?” Lu’s options are so limited that when she learns about a “medical parole” visa exception,...
- 10/1/2020
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
China’s Cmc Pictures will bring a line-up of five titles to the Cannes virtual market this year, including “Assassin in Red,” a major blockbuster set to hit next Chinese New Year.
The firm will be selling global rights outside of China and Southeast Asia to the fantasy drama directed by Lu Yang and executive produced by Ning Hao (“Crazy Alien”).
The film, whose Mandarin title translates to “Assassinate the Novelist,” tells the story of a man who, in order to save his missing daughter, is tasked with killing a writer whose writing creates a parallel world that begins to interact with the real one.
The title reunites “Brotherhood of Blades II” stars Yang Mi (“Tiny Times”) and Lei Jiayin (“The Longest Day in Chang’an”), alongside Golden Horse Award winner Dong Zijiang (of Jia Zhangke’s “Mountains May Depart” and “Ash is Purest White”).
Cmc also brings two of its...
The firm will be selling global rights outside of China and Southeast Asia to the fantasy drama directed by Lu Yang and executive produced by Ning Hao (“Crazy Alien”).
The film, whose Mandarin title translates to “Assassinate the Novelist,” tells the story of a man who, in order to save his missing daughter, is tasked with killing a writer whose writing creates a parallel world that begins to interact with the real one.
The title reunites “Brotherhood of Blades II” stars Yang Mi (“Tiny Times”) and Lei Jiayin (“The Longest Day in Chang’an”), alongside Golden Horse Award winner Dong Zijiang (of Jia Zhangke’s “Mountains May Depart” and “Ash is Purest White”).
Cmc also brings two of its...
- 6/19/2020
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodReports are that the film will be based on the life of freedom fighter Ayyappan Pillai Madhavan Nair, popularly known as Nair San among the Japanese. Digital NativeMollywood director Albert Antoni seems to have pulled off a casting coup! Yes, reports are emerging that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and popular Hong Kong martial arts hero Jackie Chan will be teaming up for the movie Nair San. The groundwork for this project is on and the shooting is expected to commence soon, reports the Times of India. Reports are that the film will be based on the life of freedom fighter Ayyappan Pillai Madhavan Nair, popularly known as Nair San among the Japanese. Mohanlal will be playing the title role in the film. Jackie Chan has earlier acted in a Chinese-Indian film called Kung Fu Yoga, with actors Disha Patani, Sonu Sood and Amyra Dastur. The film was directed by Stanley Tong.
- 1/21/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The collaboration of director Stanley Tong and Jackie Chan has given us six films so far, including the Chan directed and Ton produced “Chinese Zodiac”. The last time they collaborated was on “Kung Fu Yoga” which was a very forgettable fare. Their seventh collaboration “Vanguard” is almost upon us and we have the full trailer for the film right here.
Synopsis
Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant and his daughter after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization.
The trailer for the globe-trotting film promises exciting action scenes. The film also stars Yang Yang, Ai Lin, Zhu Zhengting, Jackson Lou and Mia. It releases in Mainland China on January 25th, 2020, with an international release expected to follow soon after.
Synopsis
Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant and his daughter after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization.
The trailer for the globe-trotting film promises exciting action scenes. The film also stars Yang Yang, Ai Lin, Zhu Zhengting, Jackson Lou and Mia. It releases in Mainland China on January 25th, 2020, with an international release expected to follow soon after.
- 12/6/2019
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Exclusive: Marco Polo creator John Fusco has partnered with Renny Harlin and Daljit DJ Parmar’s Extraordinary Entertainment to create an organized crime drama about the Triad.
The Successor marks the first international television series for the nascent production and finance firm, which is based in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Young Guns writer Fusco, who recently penned Netflix’s Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson film The Highwaymen, has written the drama, which explores the secretive and deadly business of worldwide crime syndicates.
Seen through the eyes of a young protagonist, the story follows his journey into the underworld after his kingpin father is murdered in a gangland shootout. Starting as a complete outsider, the successor must decide whether to turn away and disown his father, or to pursue the killers and claim his place in the brutal and unforgiving world of the Triads.
Fusco will also executive produce with Extraordinary Entertainment’s Harlin and Parmar.
The Successor marks the first international television series for the nascent production and finance firm, which is based in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Young Guns writer Fusco, who recently penned Netflix’s Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson film The Highwaymen, has written the drama, which explores the secretive and deadly business of worldwide crime syndicates.
Seen through the eyes of a young protagonist, the story follows his journey into the underworld after his kingpin father is murdered in a gangland shootout. Starting as a complete outsider, the successor must decide whether to turn away and disown his father, or to pursue the killers and claim his place in the brutal and unforgiving world of the Triads.
Fusco will also executive produce with Extraordinary Entertainment’s Harlin and Parmar.
- 9/3/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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