Jackie Chan: 70 Years of the Flaming Dragon
Jackie Chan celebrates his 70th birthday on 7 April 2024. In honour of my idol, I would like to pay my own personal respects by dedicating a creative text to him. Thank you for everything, Big Brother!
1960-1969: Jackie Chan’s first steps – A look back at lost and rediscovered films
It is well known that Jackie Chan was already in front of the camera at the age of eight and played a small role in the film “The 7 Tyrants Of Jiangnan” (1963), also known as “Big And Little Wong Tin Bar”. During his education at the China Drama Academy under Yu Jim-Yuen, he and his classmates were often loaned out to film studios to generate additional income for the school’s coffers.
“My book pays tribute to Jackie Chan” – An interview with martial arts novelist Ramona Lee Soo-Jun
For decades, Jackie Chan has had a loyal fan base that still grows to include new generations. He has touched and inspired some of his fans so deeply that they have been able to follow their own creative path – I myself know what I am talking about. So does writer Ramona Lee Soo-Jun, who honours her idol with her English translation of her novel “Agent 00: Volume I”.
Ninjas & Fighting Fists: Sonny Chiba and Jackie Chan together in one film?
Only a few photos exist of Sonny Chiba and Jackie Chan together. What has connected the Japanese “Street Fighter” actor and the Hong Kong “happy go lucky” star for decades, however, is a persistent rumour of a joint film: “Ninja Wars” (1982).
Hong Kong, my love: A travel guide to Jackie Chan’s homeland
Jackie Chan has moved his business operations to mainland China, but he remains loyal to his home city of Hong Kong, the city where he grew up and famous. A special travel guide, “Hong Kong, my love”, was published in 2009 by Silke Oettel, Vice President of the JC Dragon’s Heart Foundation Europe since 2011, and Thorsten Boose, author of the Jackie Chan film guides, in which readers can go to former locations of Chans Filming and being guided around Hong Kong.
The book “The new German Jackie Chan film guide” sets new standards for fans of the Kung Fu legend
Who would have thought that Jackie Chan would still be making action films in 2018 – at the age of 64? During the filming of “The Foreigner” (2017) with Pierce Brosnan, a serious action drama emerged in which Jackie could shine as an actor. And then events rolled over.
Jackie Chan’s Spartan X: Official 90s US comic series about Jackie Chan – an overview
Jackie Chan’s breakthrough in Hollywood is often associated with “Rush Hour” (1998). In the end, it is the decisive film, but this success was paved over the years. The third attempt to conquer Hollywood wanted to get it right and advertise the Jackie Chan brand extensively.