News Archives:
2005-12-30
Project BB Officially Announced
At a press conference in Hong Kong last night, Jackie's latest film, Project BB (tentative title) was officially announced. The cast includes Jackie Chan, Michael Hui, Louis Koo, Charlene Choi, Chen Baoguo, Gao Yuanyuan, Yuen Bill , Teresa Carpio, Ken Low, Hiro, Terrence Yin, Conroy Chan, Andrew Lin, Cherie Ying, Ken Wong
Production company: JCE Movie Limited
Co-production company: Huayi Brothers' Movie Investment Limited
Executive producers: Jackie Chan, Albert Yeung, Willie Chan, Wong Zhongjun
Producers: Willie Chan, Solon So, Benny Chan, Wong Zhonglei
Director: Benny Chan
Screenplay: Alan Yuen
Stunt Choreography: Jackie Chan Stunt Team
You can read more about the filming in Jackie's Journal and in the Scrapbook!
2005-12-24
Merry Christmas From the JC Group
2005-12-23
Happy Birthday Papa Chan!
Over 100 friends and family members gathered together on Wednesday evening for a surprise birthday party to celebrate the 91st birthday of Charles Chan, Jackie's father.
2005-12-19
Jackie Supports Friends
Jackie was out and about on December 17th, attending the opening of Shatin Soho, a new project developed by a friend, at the Shatin Regal Hotel in Hong Kong.
12-2-13
Jackie Donates Coats to the Elderly
Jackie spent the better part of the day today visiting elderly care facilities in Hong Kong handing out warm coats, singing a Cantonese opera song, and even doing daily exercises with the residents. In separate visits to the Watt Pak U. Memorial Social Center for the Elderly and the Shan King Care and Attention Home for the Elderly, Jackie spread warmth and love to hundreds of people.
2005-12-12
Cooking for a Good Cause
At an auction which took place at the Kuala Lumpur International Gourmet Festival recently, someone bid RM120,000 (US$ 14,000) for the pleasure of having Jackie cook a meal for 10 people at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton Hotel. All money from the auction was donated to the Force of Nature Aid Foundation.
Jackie Continues Charitable Work
Jackie was in Shunde, China last week helping raise money for Shunde charities. At an auction, Jackie provided one of his Limited Edition watches (only 50 were made) and after a starting bid of RM$30,000, the watch sold for a whopping RM$888,000 (US$110,000). While at the event, Jackie also sang for the audience and he earned RM$3 million for agreeing to take place in a Fun Walk on December 11th.
2005-12-08
Golf Outing
Jackie attended the opening ceremony for the Island Golf Club on Hong Kong Island today. He was joined by his New Police Story co-star Charley Yeung, Hong Kong singer Joey Yung, and some good friends. It was a perfect day for the ceremony and Jackie enjoyed himself taking some practice swings.
5-12-06
Jackie Records Song
While Jackie was in Beijing this past week, he took time out to record a song for a musical show celebrating China's 100 Years of Cinema.
2005-12-05
China Environmental Culture Festival
Jackie has been in Beijing taking part in the Second China Environmental Culture Festival. Pan Yue, President of the China Environmental Culture Promotion Association, said he hoped the festival would arouse the public to show active concern for environmental protection and actively participate in the endeavor for building a green China. The event has gained support from the United Nations Environmental Program.
2005-11-29
Celebrating Jackie's Golden Rooster Award
Jackie was awarded China's Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor several weeks ago and he has been busy traveling since then. He's back in Hong Kong now and as soon as he arrived, he arranged a celebration dinner for his family, friends, and JC Group staff members.
The New Police Story team toasts to their success.
Jackie Wins Next Step World Champion Award
While Jackie was in London collecting his Global Diversity Award, he was also given a second award which wasn't written about in the news. This award, called the "Next Step World Champion Award" is given to indivduals "who have encouraged pride in being a member of an ethnic minority community as well as a stronger sense of personal and community fulfillment and have made a significant contribution to public appreciation and understanding of their culture in the world."
At the ceremony, Jackie showed his "Three Dreams" video which showcases the three dreams that he has in his life. Here is the speech that Jackie gave after accepting this award:
As you have just seen in the Three Dreams video, I am deeply committed to exposing and relieving the unimaginable suffering that exists in the world. My dream to unite the world in peace and to release children from fear and poverty is as important to me as my career as a filmmaker - maybe even more so.
Why do we need diversity in the film industry? Why not just have German films for Germans, Chinese films for Chinese, French films for the French? That's the way it used to be, right? But the world isn't the way it used to be and the film industry should use that fact to good advantage. Our world has grown smaller and we are no longer isolated from each other. Words and images reach across the globe in a heartbeat and people fly to the far reaches of the Earth in hours. It is no longer possible to ignore each other - everyone is our neighbor now and it is our responsibility to help our neighbors because they are misunderstood and they are suffering.
The film industry is in a unique position to influence the emotions and thoughts of the public. By making films that pull their subject matter from the headlines, using international casts, filming in different parts of the world - we can make a difference. With film, we are able to put a human face on the headlines, to show the audience what is going on, using our skill with drama, cinematography, and music to make them feel and experience what our neighbors are going through.
We are also in a position to break down stereotypes and preconceptions of other cultures by using drama, humor, and documentary. The possibilities are endless and not to take advantage of them would be irresponsible and wasteful.
I have been in this industry for over 40 years and have come in contact with countless talented and gifted people. I try to learn something from everyone I meet and over the years I have come to admire so many great people. Early in my career my role models were people like Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. Later I was inspired by Stephen Spielberg, Zhang Yimou, and Ang Lee. We can all learn from each other and the more diverse the cast and crew, the more we can acquire and share.
As you saw in the video, I have traveled all over the world not only for my filmmaking career but for my charity work. I have talked with children in Vietnam who have lost their entire families to AIDS. I have been to Cambodia to see firsthand the effects of landmines; to Indonesia to witness the devastation of the tsunami. Experiences like these change you as a person and they change you as a filmmaker. The power and influence of the media should be used like a tool to help fix some of the world's problems. It is our responsibility as filmmakers to take full advantage of the film industry to spread the word of humanity, tolerance, and peace.