Jade Screen: The Ultimate Asian Film Magazine & Screen Power: Jackie Chan Magazine.

New Hair Cut & Stubble For Chan

NJMedia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:37:12 +0000

Jackie Chan spent part of the afternoon of July 8th giving a short speech to commemorate the 60th year anniversary meeting of the China Film Association in Beijing. Chan is the Vice-Chairman of the China Film Association. Chan also sported a new hair-cut and stubble for his role as Mr. Han (or will it still be Mr. Miyagi?) in the new Karate Kid remake along with Will Smith’s son Jaden, now filming in Beijing.

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Overheard Film Poster & Stills

NJMedia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:35:07 +0000

The latest stills and movie poster of the upcoming Hong Kong crime thriller “Overheard” are now available. The movie, starring Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, Lau Ching-wan and Zhang Jingchu tells the story of three investigators of a financial crime who wind up embroiled in the intrigue themselves.

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Bodyguard & Underground Screening At Notting Hill Film Festival

NJMedia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:47:17 +0000

Bodyguard: A New Beginning and Underground will both be screening at this year’s Notting Hill Film Festival.The event, which celebrates all the talent residing and working in the UK, runs from the 10th to the 16th July 2009 and takes place at the Odeon Kensington cinema. (more…)

New Book release! Jackie Chan: The Lo Wei Years

NJMedia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:55:50 +0000

Jackie Chan is known around the world for his amazing stunts, breathtaking choreography and sense of humour. But before he became famous, he made several films while under contract with Lo Wei, the director/producer who laid claim to discovering Bruce Lee.

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Richard Ng back in Hong Kong

NJMedia — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:03:55 +0000

After over ten years of living in the UK, comedy movie legend Richard Ng is now back living in Hong Kong. Ng appeared on Stephen Chan’s popular TV interview program (see photos) on July 3rd 2009. Hopefully it’s not too long before we see our man back on the big screen.

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Jade Screen Vol. 6, Issue 3. Screen Power Vol. 9, Issue 5.

John — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:35:21 +0000

JADE SCREEN: The Ultimate Asian Film Magazine (VOL. 6, ISSUE 3)

Released September 28th, 2009

* The Legendary Assassin: Celina Jade Interviewed…

* Bodyguards & Assassins: Exclusive Preview…

* Japanese Gore Fest! Vampire Girl Vs Frankenstein Girl…

* Donnie Yen’s Fist of Fury TV series Examined…

* The Life & Films of Anthony Wong

PLUS: DVD Reviews, Industry News, Asian Cult Column, Anime and much more…

SCREEN POWER: The Jackie Chan Magazine (VOL. 9, ISSUE 5)

Released September 24th, 2009

* Jackie Chan: Art of the Dragon…

* The Forbidden Kingdom Bloopers Revealed…

* Shinjuku Incident: Hong Kong DVD Explored…

* Cine Asia Explored…

* Heart of Dragon Examined…

* Mark Strange Intervied & ‘Bodyguard: A New Beginning’ coverage.

PLUS: JC Character Profile, The Chan Files, JC Evolution, Competition, Letters, Merchandise and much more…

First Machine Girl Now Robogeisha

NJMedia — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:56:22 +0000

Don’t the titles for these Japanese gore movies just get better and better! Robogeisha, the new bloodbath from filmmaker Noboru Iguchi (Machine Girl) now has its first trailer available online. Although there isn’t any kind of official synopsis or press notes as of yet, the movie really does speak for itself as it shows off a transforming geisha-tank, acid breast milk, samurai robots and several hip-style katana swords. (more…)

Yuri Lowenthal Interview

NJMedia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:49:23 +0000

Yuri Lowenthal is an American voice actor that has performed in many an anime in his time, with roles as Sasuke Uchiha in Naurto, Simon in Gurren Lagann, Suzaku Kurugi in Code Geass, Daedalus Yumeno in Ergo Proxy and arguably one of his most famous roles as Jinnosuke “Kuma” in Afro Samurai, its sequel and the movie. Our regular Anime Columnist Ian Brown talks to Yuri in this months new issue of Jade Screen - happy reading!

Film Trailer And Poster For Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl

NJMedia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:41:39 +0000

The trailer and poster art have arrived for ‘Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl’, the latest splatterfest from director Yoshihiro Nishimura (’Tokyo Gore Police’). Based on a manga by Shungiku Uchida, the film tells the tale of two schoolgirls competing for the affection of the same boy.

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Sammo Hung Popular As Ever!

NJMedia — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:04:26 +0000

We would like to to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their very kind words and support over our latest book release, ENTER THE FAT DRAGON: The Life & Films of Sammo Hung. And, great news! Our next book will be released in Augustr. Look out for cover artwork, press info and details in a few weeks. However, we do want to keep the project as secret as possible until the final stages.