Hasitha Fernando revisits Rush Hour as it turns 25… Remember that age old expression “it takes two to tango?” well, the old adage rings especially true of buddy comedies. A sub-genre that has been around since the inception of Hollywood cinema, kick-starting in the 30s with the likes of Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and […]
The Essential 90s Action Movies
Following our deep dive into 1980s action cinema, lock and load for our list of essential 1990s action movies… The 1990s brought about a shift in the action genre. As the decade progressed there seemed to be shift from the 80s icons into the likes of Nicolas Cage and Keanu Reeves becoming action stars. Likewise […]
Chris Tucker says he’s excited about Rush Hour 4
After Jackie Chan confirmed talks were underway for Rush Hour 4 this past December, it was only a matter of time before his co-star Chris Tucker spoke about the project. Although the actor didn’t dive into great detail, Tucker spoke about his eagerness to return to the Rush Hour world, giving fans a small preview of […]
Jackie Chan confirms talks are underway for Rush Hour 4
Jackie Chan is easily one of the most recognizable actors in the world. While Chan has quite a stacked resume, his work in the iconic Rush Hour films is where many fans will never forget him. Now, the actor is confirming that there are talks of a fourth Rush Hour film, the first entry since […]
The Essential Jackie Chan Movies
Tom Jolliffe offers up ten essential Jackie Chan films… Jackie Chan is the master of physical action comedy. His popularity has spread across the world from Hong Kong and China, to the west (even after early false starts to launch him as a star in the States). In the mid-80’s he was part of a […]
Jackie Chan debunks Rush Hour 4 reports
With reports circulating once again that Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are gearing up for the long-rumoured Rush Hour 4, Chan’s representatives have released an official statement denying his involvement with both that project and a follow-up to “We have noticed that false information that Mr. Chan would act in the motion pictures Rush Hour […]
Rumour: A female-fronted Rush Hour reboot in the works
It seems that the Rush Hour franchise may be set to go down the Ghostbusters and Ocean’s 8 route , with That Hashtag Show reporting that a female-fronted reboot is apparently in development at STX Entertainment. The site claims that while details on the new project are scarce, the studio has already offered the Jackie […]
Brett Ratner reportedly thinks he’ll direct Rush Hour 4, but no one else does
Despite the fact that Warner Bros. Pictures cut all ties with him and his company RatPac Productions following last year’s sexual misconduct allegations, it seems that Brett Ratner is eyeing a return to Hollywood – and is hoping that a fourth Rush Hour movie will be his way back in. According to THR, a studio […]
Chris Tucker confirms that Rush Hour 4 is happening
It’s the news we’ve all been waiting a decade for, and now Chris Tucker has confirmed that Carter and Lee will return for a fourth instalment in the Rush Hour franchise. Speaking on ESPN’s podcast, The Plug, Tucker revealed that both he and Jackie Chan had finally settled on a script. He told the sports […]
CBS cancels Rush Hour after one season
CBS has announced that it has cancelled Rush Hour, the TV adaptation of the hit action-comedy franchise, which will come to an end this month after just one season. Developed by Blake McCormick and Bill Lawrence, Rush Hour starred Justin Hires and Jon Foo in the roles of Detectives Carter and Lee, played by Chris Tucker […]
