JCE Movies Limited
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JCE Movies Limited is a film distribution
and production company
based in Wan Chai
, Hong Kong
. It was founded in 2004 and is a division of Emperor Motion Picture Group, which is part of the Emperor Multimedia Group (EMG).
The company was formed by the actor
and film director
Jackie Chan
and the principal of EMG, Albert Yeung
. The company's full title is Jackie Chan Emperor Movies Limited. It is sometimes also listed as JCE Entertainment Ltd.
From its inception, JCE was intended to be the studio to produce and distribute all of Jackie Chan's domestic films, and to date has released New Police Story
(2004), The Myth (2005) and Rob-B-Hood
(2006). JCE will also release other East Asian films
, particularly Hong Kong films
.
in 1976. Lo's films were released by the Lo Wei Motion Picture Company, a subsidiary of Golden Harvest
. After limited success, Chan was loaned out to Seasonal Films in 1978 for a 2 picture deal. Working with director Yuen Woo-ping
and producer Ng See-Yuen
, Chan made had his first real successes in the industry, with Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
and Drunken Master
.
Chan made a couple of further films for Lo Wei, but together they were unable to replicate the success of Chan's Seasonal Films releases. When film producer and friend to Jackie, Willie Chan
left the company in 1979, Jackie followed, breaking his contract with Lo Wei to join Golden Harvest
.
Jackie Chan remained with Golden Harvest studios for almost 20 years, releasing all of his Hong Kong films through the studio, beginning with The Young Master
in 1980 and ending with Who Am I? in 1998.
His next two Hong Kong films, Gorgeous and The Accidental Spy
were produced elsewhere, though were still distributed by Golden Harvest in Hong Kong.
In 2003, Chan made a guest appearance in The Twins Effect
, a film produced and distributed by EMG. His next film, The Medallion
, was also made in association with the company.
In 2004, he teamed up with EMG's Albert Yeung
to start his own film company, JCE Movies Limited, for whom Chan is chairman. To date, JCE Movies Limited have released 10 films, 5 of which are Chan's own. The 2009 Jackie Chan film, Shinjuku Incident
was also be produced by the company, as will Chan's future films.
Film distributor
A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing...
and production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
based in Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It was founded in 2004 and is a division of Emperor Motion Picture Group, which is part of the Emperor Multimedia Group (EMG).
The company was formed by the actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
and the principal of EMG, Albert Yeung
Albert Yeung
Albert Yeung , born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group.-Early years:...
. The company's full title is Jackie Chan Emperor Movies Limited. It is sometimes also listed as JCE Entertainment Ltd.
From its inception, JCE was intended to be the studio to produce and distribute all of Jackie Chan's domestic films, and to date has released New Police Story
New Police Story
New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
(2004), The Myth (2005) and Rob-B-Hood
Rob-B-Hood
Rob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006...
(2006). JCE will also release other East Asian films
East Asian cinema
East Asian cinema is a term used to refer to the film industry and films produced in and/or by natives of East Asia. It can be seen as a sub-section of Asian cinema, which in turn is a sub-section of world cinema, a catchall term used in the English-speaking world to refer to all foreign language...
, particularly Hong Kong films
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
.
Origins
Chan began his film career starring in films for director and producer Lo WeiLo Wei
Lo Wei was a famous Hong Kong film director and film actor best known for launching the martial arts film careers of both Bruce Lee, in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, and Jackie Chan, in New Fist of Fury....
in 1976. Lo's films were released by the Lo Wei Motion Picture Company, a subsidiary of Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest is a film production, distribution, and exhibition company based in Hong Kong. It played a major role in becoming the first Chinese film company to successfully enter the western market for an extended period of time, especially with the films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan...
. After limited success, Chan was loaned out to Seasonal Films in 1978 for a 2 picture deal. Working with director Yuen Woo-ping
Yuen Woo-ping
Yuen Woo-ping is a Chinese martial arts choreographer and film director, renowned as one of the most successful and influential figures in the world of Hong Kong action cinema. He is one of the inductees on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong...
and producer Ng See-Yuen
Ng See-Yuen
Ng See-yuen, born 1944 in Shanghai is a Chinese director of independent film companies in Hong Kong. He has worked in the Hong Kong film industry since 1970, particularly in Hong Kong action cinema, with roles including film director, producer and screenwriter.Ng is the chairman of the Federation...
, Chan made had his first real successes in the industry, with Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping his directorial debut, who has since gained international stardom as the action choreographer for films such as Iron Monkey, Fist of Legend, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix series, Kill...
and Drunken Master
Drunken Master
Drunken Master, also known as Drunk Monkey In The Tiger's Eye, is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, and starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, and Hwang Jang Lee...
.
Chan made a couple of further films for Lo Wei, but together they were unable to replicate the success of Chan's Seasonal Films releases. When film producer and friend to Jackie, Willie Chan
Willie Chan
Willie Chan Chi-Keung is a Hong Kong film producer and talent manager. He is best known for helping to establish the career of Jackie Chan, serving as his manager and later as the actor’s producing partner in both Asia and North America.-Career:Chan graduated from the East-West Center in Hawaii...
left the company in 1979, Jackie followed, breaking his contract with Lo Wei to join Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest is a film production, distribution, and exhibition company based in Hong Kong. It played a major role in becoming the first Chinese film company to successfully enter the western market for an extended period of time, especially with the films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan...
.
Jackie Chan remained with Golden Harvest studios for almost 20 years, releasing all of his Hong Kong films through the studio, beginning with The Young Master
The Young Master
The Young Master is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan as Dragon.The film is notable for being the first that Jackie Chan worked on for Golden Harvest, and despite being his second film as director , this is often incorrectly credited as his directorial...
in 1980 and ending with Who Am I? in 1998.
His next two Hong Kong films, Gorgeous and The Accidental Spy
The Accidental Spy
The Accidental Spy is a 2001 Hong Kong martial arts action film, starring Jackie Chan and directed by Teddy Chan. Filming took place in Istanbul....
were produced elsewhere, though were still distributed by Golden Harvest in Hong Kong.
In 2003, Chan made a guest appearance in The Twins Effect
The Twins Effect
The Twins Effect, also known as Vampire Effect in the United States, is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam and Donnie Yen. The film was derived from Cantopop group Twins, starring both members Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung in the leading roles. Co-stars include Edison Chen and Ekin Cheng...
, a film produced and distributed by EMG. His next film, The Medallion
The Medallion
The Medallion is a 2003 action-comedy film co-written and directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Gordon Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, and Claire Forlani...
, was also made in association with the company.
In 2004, he teamed up with EMG's Albert Yeung
Albert Yeung
Albert Yeung , born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group.-Early years:...
to start his own film company, JCE Movies Limited, for whom Chan is chairman. To date, JCE Movies Limited have released 10 films, 5 of which are Chan's own. The 2009 Jackie Chan film, Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident is a 2009 Hong Kong action crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, and also produced by and starring Jackie Chan...
was also be produced by the company, as will Chan's future films.
Releases
- Enter the PhoenixEnter the PhoenixEnter the Phoenix is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Stephen Fung.-Plot:...
(2004) - New Police StoryNew Police StoryNew Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film starring Jackie Chan and directed by Benny Chan.The film is a reboot of the Police Story series. New Police Story relies much more on drama and heavy action than its predecessors.-Plot:...
(2004) - House of FuryHouse of FuryHouse of Fury is a 2005 Hong Kong martial arts-action film directed by the film's co-star Stephen Fung. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers .-Plot:...
(2005) - The Myth (2005)
- Rice RhapsodyRice RhapsodyRice Rhapsody is a 2005 film directed by Kenneth Bi. The cast includes Sylvia Chang and Martin Yan. Jackie Chan was one of the executive producers....
(2005) - Everlasting RegretEverlasting RegretEverlasting Regret is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Stanley Kwan, and produced by Jackie Chan. It is based on Changhen Ge, a novel by Wang Anyi, about a woman's turbulent life in 20th century Shanghai, China...
aka Song of Everlasting Regrets (2005) - Rob-B-HoodRob-B-HoodRob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006...
(2006) - Run Papa RunRun Papa RunRun Papa Run is a 2008 Hong Kong comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Sylvia Chang, and based on a novel by Benny Li. It was produced by JCE Movies Limited, with Jackie Chan serving as an executive producer...
(2008) - Shinjuku IncidentShinjuku IncidentShinjuku Incident is a 2009 Hong Kong action crime drama film written and directed by Derek Yee, and also produced by and starring Jackie Chan...
(2009) - Little Big SoldierLittle Big SoldierLittle Big Soldier is a 2010 action comedy film directed by Ding Sheng and produced and written by Jackie Chan, also starring Chan and Leehom Wang. The film was produced with a budget of US$25 million and filmed between January 2009 and April 2009 in filming spots of Yunnan, China...
(2010) - 1911 (2011)
- The company also distributed the SegaSega, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
video game, Shenmue OnlineShenmueis a 1999 open-world adventure video game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for the Dreamcast, produced and directed by Yu Suzuki. Suzuki coined a genre title, "FREE" , for the game, based on the interactivity and freedom he wanted to give to the player...
in Hong Kong.
External links
- JCE Movies Limited at Hong Kong Cinemagic
- JCE Movies Limited at the Hong Kong Movie DatabaseHong Kong Movie DatabaseThe Hong Kong Movie DataBase is a bilingual website that was created in 1995 by Ryan Law to provide a repository for information about movies originating from Hong Kong and the people that created them....