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The daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee on Wednesday linked the drastic rise in violence against Asian Americans to the language used about the pandemic, specifically by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. Trump was heavily denounced for repeatedly calling the novel coronavirus the "China virus" and "kung flu" duringrallies; critics said such terms could lead toAsian Americans being targeted for hate crimes.

Maxïmo Park have released a new single called ‘All Of Me’ – you can watch the song’s video below.It’s the fourth track to be shared from the band’s upcoming new album, ‘Nature Always Wins’, and it follows the release of singles ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’, ‘Baby, Sleep’ and ‘Child Of The Flatlands’.Speaking about the new track, frontman Paul Smith said: “It’s a love song about the power of song itself, buoyed by the uplifting music in the chorus.

Paul Heller, the American film producer known for his work on UK classic Withnail & I, the Oscar-winning My Left Foot and the Bruce Lee-starring Enter The Dragon, has died at the age of 93.

Also Read: Van Williams, TV's Green Hornet, Dies at 82“The Green Hornet” was one of early radio’s most popular adventure shows — even predating “Superman” — before it became a set of movie serials in the 1940s as released by Universal, then the 1966 TV series that introduced Bruce Lee to the U.S., and finally the Seth Rogen reboot from 2011.The classic story focuses on Britt Reid owner/publisher of The Daily Sentinel.

I vividly remember calling out to my mum one evening in the '70s, "Mum, Mum there’s a Chinese man on the TV!" The whole family excitedly rushed in to see, only to be let down to see Benny Hill. False alarm.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will honor the 80th birthday of his friend, the late Bruce Lee, by sharing new stories about their friendship. The NBA icon and actor announced Thursday that he would have a conversation with Lee's daughter,Shannon, which would be posted Friday.

Ahead of Bruce Lee’s (would-be) 80th birthday, Be Reel marvels at the spinning kicks, inimitable shrieks, and star wattage of the global icon. LISTEN: Alison Brie Talks ‘Happiest Season,’ ‘Promising Young Woman’ & Making Art That Matters [The Fourth Wall] This week, we dive into the Dragon’s fascinating life and numerous afterlives with the help of Lee biographer Jeff Chang (“Can’t Stop Won’t Stop”) and sociology professor / Tae Kwon Do black belt Lory Dance.

Bruce Lee has torn into Quentin Tarantino for his depiction of her father in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.Shannon Lee made her feelings known about the film when it was released in August 2019, but has now elaborated upon them in a new interview.Lee, who at the time said she was “disheartened” to see the director write the legendary actor as “an arrogant a**hole who was full of hot air”, called Tarantino "irresponsible" for doing so.Mitch McConnell laughs about Covid-19 reliefConfirming Barrett

Audrey Cleo Yap While working on his seminal 1973 film “Enter the Dragon,” Bruce Lee wrote a letter to Ted Ashley, then-head of Warner Bros., explaining his passion for making the movie and what Lee regarded as his chance to make a lasting impression on Hollywood: “You see, my obsession is to make, pardon the expression, the f—ingest action motion picture that has ever been made,” Lee wrote.

pushed the pay cable network out of the scripted TV game.

PHOENIX -- Even nearly 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee can still make ripples.From this summer’s ESPN documentary, “Be Water,” to Quentin Tarantino’s heavily criticized depiction of him in “Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood,” the martial arts legend continues to captivate audiences.That continues with “Warrior,” a Cinemax historical drama inspired by his original idea and premiering its second season Friday.

Dino-Ray Ramos editorEXCLUSIVE: Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Bao Tran’s action comedy  The Paper Tigers and has slated a theatrical release in Spring 2021.Written and directed by Tran, the movie is an homage to Seattle’s martial arts scene from the 1970s and 1980s as well as the legendary Bruce Lee.

"Smoking got my eyes like an Asian." "Got more kicks than Bruce Lee." "Take her out like Chinese food." We've all heard the overplayed Asian stereotypes in rap lyrics, some less offensive than others. But the collective known at Stirfryboyz is making their thoughts known once and for all regarding their stance: let's just have some fun but be mindful of it.

Cinemax just announced the return of their action-packed drama series “Warrior” for a second season this October. The show, based on the writings of Bruce Lee, just debuted the first teaser for its second season, and it brings even more slow-motion fight scenes in the rain.

John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including “Enter the Dragon” alongside Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973) and two of Wes Craven’s (1939 – 2015) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” movies.Saxon’s acting career began in the 1950s, with early roles including the films “Running Wild” (1955) and “The Unguarded Moment” (1956). He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in “The Appaloosa” (1966), playing a Mexican bandit opposite Marlon Brando (1924 – 2004).

John Saxon, the rugged actor who kicked around with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in three Nightmare on Elm Street movies for director Wes Craven, died Saturday. He was 83.

William Earl administratorJohn Saxon, the stoic yet charismatic character actor who starred in many iconic horror, western and genre films, died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple reports.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Actor John Saxon, whose good looks won him not only legions of female fans but also a wide array of roles, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

A Nightmare On Elm Street films, has died aged 83.The news was broken to The Hollywood Reporter by Saxon’s wife, who confirmed that he died from pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday (July 25).As well as appearing in the trio of Elm Street films, Saxon fought Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon.

Brandon Choe Photo EditorJohn Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits.

told The Hollywood Reporter. Saxon was 83.Saxon is also known for play the role of the degenerate gambler, Roper, in the 1973 Bruce Lee classic “Enter the Dragon” for Warner Bros.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This weekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

The first stop anyone should make as they journey through “Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits,” The Criterion Collection’s towering dedication to late martial arts master and international icon Bruce Lee, is “Water and Vessel,” critic and historian Jeff Chang’s load-bearing essay.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Ip Man: Kung Fu Master,” the latest in a long line of Ip Man movies from Hong Kong and mainland China, has found its way to the virtual Cannes Market, where it is being represented by Hong Kong- and Paris-based All Rights Entertainment.Directed by Li Liming and produced by Kai Pictures, it stars Dennis To in his third go at the role of Ip Man, the martial artist who famously tutored Bruce Lee, and whose life has spawned two competing biopic franchises.To

RZA has paid tribute to Bruce Lee in a new song ‘Be Like Water’.The rapper has often cited Lee as an inspiration, with Wu-Tang Clan‘s debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ famously referencing 1973’s Enter the Dragon, the legendary martial arts star’s final film before his death, as well as the Shaw Brothers’ The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.“Bruce Lee’s teachings extended beyond physical martial arts.

1978 was a big year for Jackie Chan. After years of flailing about in serious kung fu films, with producers and directors attempting (as they did with so many of his contemporaries) to fashion Chan into the next Bruce Lee, he was loaned out to the independent production company Seasonal Films for two films.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

First Michael Jordan, then Lance Armstrong. Now ESPN is putting the spotlight on the life and legacy of Bruce Lee with his own 30 for 30, .

First Michael Jordan, then Lance Armstrong. Now ESPN is putting the spotlight on the life and legacy of Bruce Lee with his own 30 for 30, “Be Water”.

If Michael Jordan worried that fans would think he is a "horrible guy" after watching, then Lance Armstrong must be at least slightly sweating the premiere of his own ESPN documentary special.

By Dave McNary

Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has called out Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

After being “Superhuman” and finding the “Highway to Heaven” last year, NCT 127 is back with their first single of 2020 in the form of “Kick It” and its accompanying martial arts-inspired video.

As a dignifying corrective to the demeaning portrayal of Bruce Lee on the Green Hornet set in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which let's face it, basically made him the butt of a white he-man joke, Be Water has value. But as a survey of the life and legacy of the hugely influential martial arts game-changer, Bao Nguyen's slickly packaged, engrossing bio-documentary for ESPN feels less than definitive.