CNN reports that a new exhibition centered on Bruce Lee is about to open in Hong Kong, where Lee spent his childhood and became a martial arts film star. The exhibition is being launched to celebrate Bruce Lee and commemorate the 40th anniversary of his death. The exhibit, titled “Bruce Lee: Kung Fu. Art. Life” …
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Marcia Bentley-Kelly, Jim Kelly’s lifetime partner of 33 years and wife, just made the following statement on martial arts film icon Jim Kelly’s Official Facebook page: I am Jim’s lifetime partner of 33 years and wife. Jim was a great guy whom I loved and he loved his fans. Jim was proud to have helped …
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Shidoshi Ron Van Clief, Grandmaster Michael Jai White, Film Producer Warrington Hudlin and many other martial artists have been posting tributes and their personal memories of iconic martial artist and action film star Jim Kelly, who passed away last night at the age of 67 at his home in San Diego. According to a CNN …
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Warner Brothers and the New York Asian Film Festival have teamed up to present a special screening of Bruce Lee’s cult classic martial arts epic Enter the Dragon, along with a panel discussion on the relationship between Kung Fu and Hip Hop culture featuring Hong Kong’s MC Yan (LMF), along with Hip Hop pioneer and …
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My friend Aaron Kai mentioned to me that a seven-foot tall statue of Bruce Lee has been unveiled in L.A.’s Chinatown. According to THR, the bronze statue is the first of its kind in the U.S. to honor the late actor and martial arts expert. The statue was unveiled this past Saturday to a crowd …
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Deadline recently reported that production on Expendables 3 is set to start this August and Lionsgate is in advanced talks with Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes, Nicolas Cage and Milla Jovovich, according to CEO Jon Feltheimer. Patrick Hughes is attached to direct Expendables 3, based on a script by series creator and star Sylvester Stallone. The …
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Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee, along with actors John Saxon and Bob Wall, remember martial arts legend Bruce Lee and cult classic martial arts thriller Enter the Dragon, at the Academy’s 40th anniversary screening on April 17, 2013 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. The day after the screening, my friend, artist Aaron …
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The Academy will present a special 40th Anniversary screening of Bruce Lee’s cult classic martial arts epic Enter the Dragon, with special guest appearances including John Saxon and Bob Wall, Enter the Dragon producers Paul Heller & Fred Weintraub, cinematographer Gil Hubbs, screenwriter Michael Allin and Bruce’s daughter Shannon Lee. The screening will be presented …
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Life is incredible. . . film is incredible! Last night I had the opportunity to meet the great Pam Grier while she attended a Lincoln Center Retrospective of her most memorable roles. Needless to say, I was awestruck, but not just by her iconic legend. I was amazed at how down to earth and approachable …
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Found this nicely produced video on Youtube featuring Oliver “Power” Grant from Wu Tang. Not sure who produced it, but I thought it was put together well. We also interviewed Power for Blvd. Warriors. Shout out to Shomari and Sport for making that great interview happen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3w2EHKbEA4
