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A Chinese ‘Hero’ for NBC’s Hit Drama: Report

September 19, 2009

A poster of the American TV series “Heroes” [Courtesy of NBC]
Producers of the popular American TV series “Heroes” are considering casting a Chinese actor to help expand the drama’s growing Chinese influence, Chinese media reported on Wednesday.

Hong Kong-based actor Daniel Wu
The U.S. National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is seeking an English-speaking Chinese actor for the drama’s [...]

Louis gains 14kg for ‘uncle’ role

July 22, 2009

IT IS a film that explores how vicious greed can twist our destinies and lead us down a path of no return.
New action flick Overheard, slated to open here on 30 Jul, features three leading men of Hong Kong cinema – Louis Koo, Lau Ching-Wan and Daniel Wu.
For Louis, 38, it was a surmountable task [...]

Anything but the good guy

April 2, 2009

Anything but the good guy
By jocelyn lee

PHOTO: JOSEPH NAIR FOR THE STRAIT TIMES
With his chiselled good looks, Hong Kong star Daniel Wu could have gone the route of playing the handsome Mr Perfect.
Instead, he has actively avoided being typecast as the matinee idol with a slew of intriguing roles on his resume: a hitman [...]

Dan in reel life

April 2, 2009

Dan in reel life
He’s played a gay man, a bad ass and donned a gothic punk look. What’s next for the versatile Daniel Wu?
By Tan Kee Yun
April 02, 2009

TNP DESIGN: PRADIP KUMAR SIKDAR
TNP PICTURES: GAVIN FOO
HE’S known for his good looks and background in martial arts.
But when it comes to picking roles, Daniel [...]

Daniel Wu: I am not of Same Level with Edison Chen

March 26, 2009

www.taihainet.com
2009-3-26

Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu and Director Derek Yee is in Taiwan to promote the film, “Shinjuku Incident.” When asked if Edison Chen’s nude pics scandal has made an impact to Daniel Wu, and has become a “beneficiary” of a lot of movie roles, he said: “There is no such thing. Edison Chen debuted later than [...]

“Shinjuku Incident” preview: a photo collection of Daniel Wu’s stunning breakthrough

March 23, 2009

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 In the film, Daniel Wu was not only pierced  by a sword by gang boss Gao in the  face, but his right hand was also  cut off .  The “New” film, has  alot  of gang wars and bloody scenes, hence will not be shown  in  Mainland China. It is  also the first X-rated film of Jackie Chan whom [...]

Reaching out with Shinjuku Incident

February 17, 2009

Sharyn Yap
Tue, 17 Feb 2009
http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=29957
REPORTS in a newsmagazine about Chinese immigrants in Japan during the 1997/1998 period caught acclaimed director Derek Yee’s attention and an idea germinated. According to Yee, the notion of Chinese people forming their own pockets of communities in places they migrate to was not something new but unlike other more open [...]

Director: Jackie Chan film too violent for China

February 17, 2009

By MIN LEE
02/17/09
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl…2NpazAD96CMNV00

HONG KONG (AP) — Jackie Chan, the comical kung fu king, is starring in a new movie so violent that its director decided not to release it in mainland China, which doesn’t have a film ratings system.
Hong Kong director Derek Yee told The Associated Press on Monday that he considered toning down the [...]

Daniel Wu and Jackie Chan to come our way!

February 17, 2009

Posted on 17 February 2009 by claudia
http://klue.com.my/articles/1318-Daniel-Wu-and-Jackie-Chan-to-come-our-way
Yippee, the hotness express is en route to our valley to drop off yummy Daniel Wu! And umm Jackie Chan too. Daniel Wu makes our hearts go woo hoo.
The good people at Golden Screen Cinemas is bringing the two Chinese superstars down to promote their latest action flick, Shinjuku [...]

Action-packed ‘Shinjuku Incident’ trailer

February 5, 2009

By Mark Pollard • February 4, 2009

The full trailer for Jackie Chan’s latest movie, THE SHINJUKU INCIDENT, is now available at the film’s official site. While there, you’ll also find a synopsis, cast and crew info, pics, and desktop wallpaper downloads. What still hasn’t been added as of this writing is a making-of featurette.
Many of [...]