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Chan's "Phoenix" arises in Hollywood
(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-05-29 08:45
Cast member Jackie Chan attends a photocall to introduce his film
'Rob-B-Hood' at the Venice Film Festival September 8, 2006. [Reuters]
Jackie Chan's production company has sold the remake rights for the
action-comedy "Enter the Phoenix" to a producer of "The Bourne Ultimatum."
The 2004 Cantonese-language original was directed and co-written by its
star, Stephen Fung. The plot centers on the gay son of a boss whose dying
wish is that he take over the family business. Chan was one of the
producers.
Hollywood remakes of Asian films are hot, with such properties as "The
Grudge" and "The Ring" storming the box office. Earlier this year "The
Departed," Martin Scorsese's remake of Hong Kong box office winner
"Infernal Affairs," won four Oscars, including best picture and director.
Andrew Tennenbaum will produce the remake, according to a statement from
his L.A.-based Flashpoint Entertainment.
"This is my first Asian film remake and I couldn't be more excited," said
Tennenbaum, who also helped make "The Bourne Supremacy." He said he was
meeting with writers and directors to create the adaptation.
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