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Kung fu master’s brutal tree-smashing training reveals why China’s bodyguards rely on baji

Master An Jian Qiu stuns as he trains by slamming his body into trees to forge explosive power—an intense method once ...

Explainer: How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama and IShowSpeed

The San Antonio Spurs star and YouTube sensation IShowSpeed have both travelled to China to experience Shaolin martial arts - ...
Deadline.com

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Big At China Box Office With $74M Opening

Stephen Chow’s first film in seven years, Kung Fu Soccer, scored a mighty opening at the China box office this past weekend grossing $73.6M (RMB500.3M) in just two days (July 11-12), according to ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff, Stephen Chow's first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works. By ...
The Straits Times

HK director Stephen Chow’s latest film, Kung Fu Soccer, coming to Singapore on Aug 6

SINGAPORE - Hong Kong film-maker Stephen Chow’s highly anticipated film, Kung Fu Soccer, will come to Singapore cinemas on Aug 6. This was announced by Encore Films on July 6. “The Legendary King of ...
The Star

HK director Stephen Chow targets July release for latest movie 'Kung Fu Soccer'

Stephen Chow (left) reveals on social media on June 22 that his movie 'Kung Fu Soccer' is in post-production. He also shares a hand-drawn concept sketch for the movie's poster (right). Photos: Stephen ...
The Straits Times

HK director Stephen Chow targets July release for latest movie Kung Fu Soccer

Hong Kong film-maker Stephen Chow is targeting to drop Kung Fu Soccer – his first theatrical release in seven years – in July, more than a year after filming wrapped up. Turning 64 on June 22, Chow ...
IGN

Shaolin Soccer Spinoff Kung Fu Soccer From Stephen Chow Heads for North American Theaters

25 years after Shaolin Soccer came out, spinoff Kung Fu Soccer is confirmed to be getting a theatrical release in North America. Written and directed by Stephen Chow, who was behind the much-loved ...
Variety

Stephen Chow Makes His Return to the Sport With ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ Closing International Rights Deal More Than Two Decades After ‘Shaolin Soccer’

Singapore-based Encore Films has secured worldwide theatrical distribution and related rights outside Mainland China for “Kung Fu Soccer,” the new feature from filmmaker Stephen Chow. The action ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Lands Worldwide Distribution Rights Deal

Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to the 'Shaolin Soccer' follow-up, which is Chow's first film as director since 2019 and stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba ...
Variety

Dennis To Returns for New ‘Ip Man’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Legacy’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Dennis To will reprise his role as the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster in “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legacy,” the next installment of the martial arts franchise. All Rights Entertainment has launched presales ...