A worldwide TV competition to select successors to action
superstar Jackie Chan will be launched at the Shangri-La Hotel in
Beijing on Saturday.
Jackie Chan will fly to Beijing to attend the launch from the
United States, where he is currently shooting Rush Hour 3
in Hollywood. The star will perform the theme song The Dream of
Dragon to encourage all the contestants.
Many A-list guest stars, including Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Stanley
Tong, and Zhou Xun, will also attend the ceremony.
The TV show is jointly produced by Beijing TV, JCE Entertainment
Ltd, China Film Group and Hong Kong-based Emperor Entertainment
Group.
Applications for the show began on January 1. Anyone between the
ages of 18 and 28 with an action performance background can apply
to participate in this TV competition.
The final competition is scheduled to take place this October at
the Great Wall and broadcast live on Beijing TV.
The 10 finalists are expected to receive professional training
at Jackie Chan's JCE Entertainment Ltd. They will star as lead
roles in several upcoming movies produced by Jackie Chan.
Outstanding selections are expected to be the successors of
Jackie Chan.
(CRI.cn April 5, 2007)
