Tag: Jackie Chan Stunt Team

SUPER COP: REBORN – Stanley Tong wants Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh team up in new “Police Story” sequel

Stanley Tong’s career began as a stuntman in Hong Kong. He transitioned to directing as part of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team’s 4th generation, tasked with directing “Police Story 3: Super Cop” for Golden Harvest. Over the next 30 years, he collaborated with Jackie Chan on several more films, though his ideas have recently drawn considerable criticism. Now, Tong aims to recapture his initial success with a surprising sequel.

By Thorsten Boose 15. April 2026 Off

Asian Hawk-eye: Jackie Chan cut these film errors out of ARMOUR OF GOD

Sometimes you spot things in films and series that don’t belong there. Whether it’s the Starbucks cup in GAME OF THRONES, a forgotten cardboard display in THREE MEN AND A BABY, or microphones that accidentally slipped into the frame in numerous films. However, Jackie Chan’s ARMOUR OF GOD (1986) takes the cake in the category of best film bloopers.

By Thorsten Boose 15. January 2026 Off

A kind of Open Letter to Jackie Chan: The Future of the Jackie Chan Extended Universe

Jackie Chan turned 71 years old on 7 April 2025. I actually wanted to publish a text in his honour on this day. But like Jackie himself, I was once again too busy. However, there is a reason for everything, and since then I have been able to collect further arguments, which I would like to share with the world today – belatedly on Big Brother’s day of honour.

By Thorsten Boose 17. May 2025 Off

“You can win an Oscar for playing a stuntman but not for being one” – A comment

Stunt performers have been part of the film business since the beginning of moving pictures. Even though they have always made film stars shine with their anonymous and breakneck actions, they still don’t get the respect they deserve when it comes to the Oscars. Why is that the case? A few thoughts on this.

By Thorsten Boose 19. March 2024 Off