Jackie Chan Film Week, promoting action movies and promoting public welfare in parallel
1905 movie network news Co-sponsored by the Film Channel Program Center, the Datong Municipal People’s Government, and Jackie Chan International Group, and jointly organized by the 1905 Film Network, Datong Daily, and Datong Radio and Television Station, the "Fourth Jackie Chan International Action Film Week" was unveiled in Datong on the evening of July 18.
The opening ceremony was held in the form of an ingenious concert, and the guest lineup was star-studded. In addition to Jackie Chan himself, the powerful singers Zhou Huajian, Sun Nan, musical talents Chang Shilei and Yuan Yawei, and the "ancient and confused boys" Zheng Yijian, Chen Xiaochun, Xie Tianhua, Qian Jiale, Lin Xiaofeng, and the new generation of idols Lehua Seven Sons NEXT members Zhu Zhengting, Fan Chengcheng, Bi Wenjun, Huang Xinchun, Li Quanzhe, and the popular Thai artist Mike also appeared that night, bringing wonderful performances.
Jackie Chan Movie Week in the Ancient Capital of Datong Unveiled, Jackie Chan: Promoting Action Films and Advocating Public Welfare Actions
The opening ceremony of the 4th Jackie Chan International Action Film Week was specially selected to be held in the magnificent Datong Daiwang Mansion. Director Cao Yin of the Film Channel Program Center, Secretary of Datong Municipal Party Committee Zhang Jifu, Mayor of Datong City Wu Hongwen and other leaders of the organizers attended the scene and delivered speeches. In his speech, Director Cao reaffirmed the important role that Jackie Chan Film Week has played in promoting action movies and supporting action filmmakers. He emphasized: "With his witty and humorous, chic and elegant films, Mr. Jackie Chan tells the world Chinese stories, promotes the Chinese spirit, and spreads the Chinese voice, which reflects the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation and has become a shining business card for cultural exchanges and dialogue between China and the world." Subsequently, Secretary Zhang Jifu of the Datong Municipal Party Committee announced that this year’s Jackie Chan International Action Film Week was officially opened.
As the "absolute protagonist" of this event, Jackie Chan took the stage with a sonorous song "Be a Man". During the dialogue, he sincerely expressed the reason for holding the "Jackie Chan Action Film Week" for many years: "Most action people are heroes behind the scenes, and the industry’s attention and recognition for them are far from enough. I hope we can influence more people to become’heroes’ [through the film week], which is the dream of every action filmmaker."
After three successful events during the Shanghai International Film Festival, "Jackie Chan International Action Film Week" moved to Datong, Shanxi for the first time this year. Behind this fate is also the deliberate consideration of Jackie Chan and the entire host team – during the 2018 two sessions, Jackie Chan proposed that film and television artists should fulfill their social welfare responsibilities and take the lead in poverty alleviation. "The movie channel is launching a poverty reduction campaign, which coincides with my idea. We joined forces and organized the Starlight Action, inviting a group of stars to participate together. Datong City has a deep historical and cultural heritage, and there are also 6 standard poverty-stricken counties around the city, so we decided to put this year’s event in Datong to really do something practical for poverty reduction."
That night, Jackie Chan sang a number of songs including "A Man Should Be Self-Reliant", "Ambition in My Chest", "A Clear Conscience", etc. Among them, he also sang "No More Lost" with Datong children, echoing the theme of Starlight Action. In addition, Jackie Chan emotionally gave the song "Things Are Different" to his former, beloved and departed friends. He admitted that he couldn’t help but cry during the filming of the MV. Time flies, and everyone should cherish the moment.
Strength singer vs high-powered idol, Zhou Huajian, Sun Nan, Lehua Qizi and others helped out in the opening ceremony
In addition to the wonderful singing of Jackie Chan’s eldest brother, the guest lineup invited to the opening ceremony that night was also star-studded: Zhou Huajian, who has a friendship with Jackie Chan for decades, brought his own classic songs "Flower Heart" and "Let Me Joy and Let Me Worry". The two old friends also broke the news to each other at the scene and remembered the past, singing "Friends" to pay tribute to friendship; the strength singer Sun Nan also sang three songs in a row, in addition to the widely sung "See You or Not" and "You Come Back", this time he also created a new song "Happy Datong" for Jackie Chan Film Week, and sang it for the first time in the performance that night.
Musical genius Chang Shilei and soul singer Yuan Yawei brought solo performances "Dad" and "Disperse" that night, and collaborated on a song "Long Come".
In addition to the above-mentioned powerful singers, there were also many fresh blood at the opening ceremony of Jackie Chan International Film Week. Zhu Zhengting, Fan Chengcheng, Bi Wenjun, Huang Xinchun, and Li Kuan-cheh are members of the current super-popular newcomer boy group Lehua Seven Sons NEXT. That night, they ignited the enthusiasm of the audience and fans with two new songs full of enthusiasm and vitality, "LUV AGAIN" and "FOR YOU". Several young idols also shared their views on action movies and paid tribute to Jackie Chan’s predecessors and all action filmmakers. Thai actor Mike brought "TAKE ME TO THE MOON" and "You Are in My Heart".
Another high-profile "group" is the "ancient and confused boy" Zheng Yijian, Chen Xiaochun, Xie Tianhua, Qian Jiale and Lin Xiaofeng who have reunited after many years. At the opening ceremony, they sang "Come and Go Together" in blood. This time, the opportunity to bring them together again is the new movieJackie Chan also participated in the film’s investment. At the scene that day, a trailer for the film was announced, and the five brothers also shared the breakthrough of the new film genre. It is reported that the film is scheduled for September 21.
At the end of the opening ceremony, Jackie Chan sang the song "True Hero" with all the guests, which was full of positive energy.
Competition Film Awards Nominations Exposed "Red Sea", "Dad" and Other Popular Films Compete
According to the news announced by the organizing committee, a total of 12 Chinese and foreign films shortlisted for the 4th Jackie Chan International Action Film Week, including 15 Jackie Chan classics such as 、、、、、、、、、、、。、、《 Eagle Plan, series and others, will be screened.
On the opening day, the Jackie Chan International Action Film Week competition film and film nomination honors were also officially revealed, including "Operation Red Sea", "The God of Pirate Cars", "Wolf Warrior 2", "Embroidery Spring Knife II: Shura Battlefield" and "Wrestling! Dad" 5 films will compete for "Best Action Film Honors", and Best Action Director will haveWang Jing,Chen SichengandWu JingFinalist;Duan YihongWu JingheAmir KhanCompeting for the honor of Best Action Actor, Best Action Actress will be held inJiang LuxiaFatima Sana Shaka andJasmine WozniakProduced within.
In addition, other honors include the best action director, the best fight scene design, the best action rookie and the best stunt, etc. Wu Siyuan, the chairperson of the action film week jury, will bring Michelle Yeoh, Wen Jun, Lu Chuan, Huang Xiaoming, Bai Baihe and Qian Jiale 6 judges together with 600 spectators, comment on all the shortlisted films and filmmakers, and announce all the results at the closing ceremony held on July 22.
The 4th Jackie Chan International Action Film Week will last from July 18th to July 22nd, and the 1905 Film Network will continue to report, so stay tuned.