Jackie Chan
Asia takes on the best in mixed martial arts
Jul 20, 2011 00:49 EDT
It has taken time and a few false starts but Asia, the spiritual and physical home of martial arts, now seems ready to take on the best in the world of modern mixed combat.
HK director Chan has big hopes for debut martial arts film
May 14, 2011 13:46 EDT
Hong Kong director Peter Chan has high hopes for his first foray into martial arts cinema: he wants it to be a milestone in the venerable genre.
Hong Kong comedian spreads cheer at Italy festival
May 06, 2011 12:06 EDT
In Asia he is known as the "Bruce Lee of comedy" but it wasn?t until this week that Hong Kong's Michael Hui realised his brand of humour could have universal appeal.
Jackie Chan, Asian stars raise funds for Japan
Apr 02, 2011 03:49 EDT
Action hero Jackie Chan and other Asian stars raised over HK$25 million ($3.2 million) at a charity concert in Hong Kong for disaster-hit Japan, where over 28,000 are dead or missing.
Jackie Chan, Asian stars raise funds for Japan
Apr 01, 2011 14:59 EDT
Action hero Jackie Chan and other Asian stars raised over HK$25 million ($3.2 million) at a charity concert Friday in Hong Kong for disaster-hit Japan, where over 28,000 are dead or missing.
Jackie Chan, HK stars to raise funds for Japan
Mar 28, 2011 12:23 EDT
Action hero Jackie Chan and other Hong Kong celebrities will hold a charity concert on April 1 to raise funds for disaster-stricken Japan, where more than 27,000 are dead or missing.
Jackie Chan, Hong Kong stars, set Japan benefit
Mar 24, 2011 21:01 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Rush Hour" star Jackie Chan is spearheading a charity concert to benefit Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims.
Italian seeks kung-fu stardom in Shanghai
Feb 20, 2011 22:56 EST
At a Shanghai building site, a man in a black Stetson looks over his shoulder at two approaching thugs. Four others appear, fists raised. They lock eyes and the cowboy springs up in a whirlwind of kicks.
Obama, Hu air divides but seek trust
Jan 19, 2011 21:13 EST
US President Barack Obama and Chinese leader Hu Jintao sparred Wednesday over human rights but smoothed over sharp differences and a dearth of breakthroughs by vowing to work to build trust.
Jackie Chan, Barbra Streisand lead Hu state dinner guests
Jan 19, 2011 21:06 EST
Action star Jackie Chan and pop diva Barbra Streisand topped a guest list including three presidents and political and media elites at a US state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao Wednesday.
US shark fin restrictions carry little weight in HK
Dec 26, 2010 15:05 EST
The US Senate's move to toughen laws on shark finning is unlikely to have much impact in Hong Kong, dubbed the "Grand Central Station" of the controversial trade, environmentalists say.
US shark fin restrictions carry little weight in HK
Dec 25, 2010 22:26 EST
The US Senate's move to toughen laws on shark finning is unlikely to have much impact in Hong Kong, dubbed the "Grand Central Station" of the controversial trade, environmentalists say.
Bona Film Group falls in initial public offering
Dec 09, 2010 15:03 EST
Bona Film Group's stock falls after its IPO debuts on the Nasdaq at an expected price. Shares of Chinese film studio Bona Film Group Ltd. plummeted more than 20 percent during an initial public offering Thursday.
Special Report: The Chinese consumer awakens
Dec 09, 2010 02:23 EST
XIAHE, China (Reuters)- In the Tibetan monastery town of Xiahe, Gyelyanjia is visiting for a festival and taking the opportunity to do some shopping.
Chinese Monkey King story adapted in $60M 3-D film
Nov 01, 2010 09:47 EDT
China's classic Monkey King story gets big-budget 3-D adaptation starring Yen, Chow. The Monkey King character from Chinese folklore will be revived in a $60 million 3-D blockbuster starring Donnie Yen and Chow Yun-fat, as local filmmakers try to match the massive success of "Avatar" by launching their own productions in the new format.
Chinese Monkey King story adapted in $60M 3-D film
Nov 01, 2010 06:42 EDT
China's classic Monkey King story gets big-budget 3-D adaptation starring Yen, Chow. The Monkey King character from Chinese folklore will be revived in a $60 million 3-D blockbuster starring Donnie Yen and Chow Yun-fat, as local filmmakers try to match the massive success of "Avatar" by launching their own productions in the new format.
France seeks 'serene' talks on looted China relics
Oct 19, 2010 11:15 EDT
"The pillaging of the Summer Palace was a tragedy and is part of the history shared by our two countries," foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero told journalists at a daily briefing.
Michelle Yeoh returns to martial arts film genre
Oct 04, 2010 07:21 EDT
A decade after 'Crouching Tiger,' Michelle Yeoh returns to martial arts film. A decade after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Michelle Yeoh has returned to the martial arts genre with dramatic acting skills to match her formidable swordplay and fight moves.
Black actors face snub at Oscars
Oct 01, 2010 03:41 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Will white be the only color on the red carpet at the 83rd Academy Awards?
US production house sells stake to Chinese studio
Sep 28, 2010 06:03 EDT
Hollywood maker of 'Clash of Titans,' 'Inception' sells 3.3 percent stake to Chinese studio. The Hollywood production house behind hits including "Clash of the Titans" and "Inception" has sold a 3.3 percent stake to a Chinese studio for $25 million, as American filmmakers strike partnerships that help them tap an increasingly lucrative foreign market.
