Source: CCTV.com

06-06-2008 08:46

He is one of the world's great martial arts stars, whose mind is on earthquake relief as well as a new film coming up. Superstar Jackie Chan's new film heads for the big screen in September. The film "Wushu" is the Chinese name for martial arts. But Chan will not be on the screen this time. He is working behind the scenes. On a promotion tour for his film, he expressed gratitude for those who have helped in relief efforts in earthquake stricken Sichuan province.

The film "Wushu" is the Chinese name for martial arts. But Chan will not be on the screen this time.

The martial arts movie features young Wushu athletes training under Sammo Hung. He's an actor too but has been a martial artist since childhood.

The film has an aura of authenticity. It tells the real life story of five young hopefuls, battling the odds at a Wushu training school, striving to reach the top of their disciplines.

The film is directed by Australian film-maker Antony Szeto. He is also a Wushu student at Beijing Sport University. Jackie Chan is the co-producer, dealing with finance and promotion.

Jackie Chan, Co-producer of "Wushu", said, "I love martial arts, I love wushu. One of the producers called Mr Som showed me the video and I said 'yes.' As a director, (to help) this new director and also to find some new talent. I believe I have a responsibility to help them."

Jackie Chan and the Hong Kong Emperor Group foundation have donated 10 million yuan to the quake-hit area in Sichuan province. While promoting the film, Chan also spoke of his appreciation for those all over China and around the world, who supported the relief effort.