Jackie Chan, Andy Lau to star in movie about China's famed martial arts Shaolin TempleOctober 22nd, 2009 Jackie Chan, Andy Lau to star in new Shaolin movieHONG KONG — The king of kung fu cinema is set to star in a new movie about China's famed shrine of martial arts, the Shaolin Temple. Jackie Chan will star in the $29 million production, "Shaolin," the latest screen portrayal of the 1,500-year old temple in central China whose famous fighting monks have featured in films by stars such as Bruce Lee and Jet Li, and in the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" with David Carradine.
Disney announces 3D remake of Beatles' film Yellow SubmarineSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Disney Studios has announced that it will produce a 3-D remake of The Beatles' 1968 animation film Yellow Submarine. The movie will include 16 major hits of the group as well as recordings from the original animated film, the BBC News reports.
X-Men director to remake 'Excalibur'August 23rd, 2009 LONDON - X-Men and Valkyrie director Bryan Singer is producing and possibly directing a remake of 'Excalibur' for Warner Brothers. According to Daily Variety, the original was directed John Boorman.
Naomi Watts to star in 'The Birds' remakeAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Naomi Watts is set to star in the remake of Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic 'The Birds' from 1963. Watts is to take the lead role, played by Tippi Hedren in the original.
Spielberg hops onto remake of rabbit tale 'Harvey,' updating classic James Stewart filmAugust 2nd, 2009 Spielberg hops onto remake of rabbit tale 'Harvey'LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg has a giant rabbit on his mind for his next film. Spielberg is directing a remake of the James Stewart classic "Harvey," the story of a big-hearted eccentric who's branded a crackpot for claiming to have a 6-foot tall invisible rabbit as his best buddy.
Peter Jackson working on 3D remake of 1954 film 'The Dam Busters'July 31st, 2009 LONDON - 'The Lord of the Rings' films' director Peter Jackson is considering using high-end technology to remake the classic 1954 film 'The Dam Busters' so that viewers may feel as if bouncing bombs are leaping out at them. "I think a World War Two bombing raid in 3D would be neat," the Telegraph quoted him as saying.
DreamWorks beats 2nd quarter estimates on strong showing from 'Kung Fu Panda,' 'Madagascar 2'July 28th, 2009 DreamWorks beats 2Q expectations on 2008 filmsGLENDALE, Calif. — DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
Bruce Lee's siblings authorize Chinese biographical films about late kung fu iconJuly 21st, 2009 Bruce Lee's siblings authorize Chinese biopicsHONG KONG — Bruce Lee's older sister and younger brother have authorized a Chinese company to make a series of biographical films about the late kung fu icon, saying they want to produce a historically accurate account of their brother's life. Phoebe Lee and Robert Lee appeared at a signing ceremony with J.A.
Peter Andre to take up kung fu to achieve his perfect bodJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Peter Andre is planning to take up Kung Fu in order to regain his fitness after he lost weight following his split with wife Kate Price. "I still haven't put on weight.
Competition aims to make Bruce Lee's former home, now a love motel, into a museumJuly 20th, 2009 Competition aims to make Bruce Lee home a museumHONG KONG — The former home of Bruce Lee is now a love motel, renting rooms by the hour. But officials on Monday launched a design competition to turn it into a Hong Kong museum for the kung fu icon.
Tony Leung breaks left arm during training for biopic of Bruce Lee's kung fu masterJuly 14th, 2009 Tony Leung breaks arm in training for kung fu filmBEIJING — Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung Chiu-wai broke his left arm while sparring with martial arts instructors as he prepared to portray Bruce Lee's kung fu master in a Wong Kar-wai movie, a publicist said Tuesday. One of the kung fu instructors kicked Leung during a practice session on Monday, breaking a bone in his left forearm, Agnes Leung, a publicist at Wong's production house Jettone Films, told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Will Smith and family to shoot Karate Kid remake in ChinaJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are planning to got to China this summer for the filming of Karate Kid remake. The couple will be producing the film, which will feature their son Jaden and martial arts king Jackie Chan.
AP Exclusive: Forensics expert concludes 'Kung Fu' actor David Carradine didn't commit suicideJune 11th, 2009 AP Exclusive: Expert says no suicide for CarradineLOS ANGELES — The forensics expert hired by David Carradine's family has concluded that the "Kung Fu" actor did not commit suicide, but said Thursday that more information was needed from Thai investigators before the cause of death could be determined. Carradine's brothers, Keith and Robert Carradine, each read part of a prepared statement to reporters from The Associated Press at a Los Angeles hotel.
Simon Cowell planning remake of 'Saturday Night Fever'?June 9th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is reportedly planning a remake of classic movie 'Saturday Night Fever'. He has been in talks with legendary film producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay.
Carradine murdered by secret sect of kung fu assassins, suggests family lawyerJune 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late American actor David Carradine's family lawyer has suggested that the death of the 'Kung Fu' star could have been brought about by a secret sect of kung fu assassins as he probed their shadowy activities. Attorney Mark Geragos has also revealed that the actor's family refuses to believe that he died in a sadomasochistic sex stunt gone wrong, even though he was found naked with a rope tied around his neck, wrists and genitals.
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