LEAGUE OF GODS Trailer (2016) Jet Li Fantasy Movie - YouTube He co-starred in The One (2001) and War (2007) with Jason Statham, The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) with Jackie Chan, all three of The Expendables films with Sylvester Stallone, and as the title character villain in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). Li Lianjie (courtesy name Yangzhong; born 26 April 1963),[1] better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese-born Singaporean[2] film actor, film producer, martial artist, and retired Wushu champion who was born in Beijing. [32], Li is a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Li and fellow martial arts veteran Jackie Chan finally appeared together onscreen for the first time in The Forbidden Kingdom, which began filming in May 2007 and was released to critical and commercial success on 18 April 2008. [69] Fearless is the seventh most successful foreign language film of all time in the US. [42] The programme consists of elements of martial arts, yoga and pilates; Adidas launched a special clothing line for it that bears the initials of "JL". [41] On 28 July 2009, the chairman of One Foundation (the charity fund of Li) announced that Li had indeed become a Singaporean citizen. Posted on December 4, 2016 by Paul Bramhall “League of Gods” Chinese Theatrical Poster. Once Upon a Time in China 1991, 134 min. [47][48], Li, as a Buddhist, believes that the difficulties of everyday life can be overcome with the help of religious philosophies. Li replied, "I don't want to protect any individual. Cast. It packaged these into several different classes and online programs. In 1999, Li married Nina Li Chi (born Li Zhi), a Shanghai-born, Hong Kong-based actress. [2], In 2009, he launched his own fitness program, Wuji. Li's martial arts prowess would eventually contribute to his domestic and international fame.[12]. [34], In 1987, Li married Beijing Wushu Team member and Kids from Shaolin co-star Huang Qiuyan,[35] with whom he has two daughters, Si and Taimi. 0 Reviews 250+ Ratings You might also like. Li turned down Chow Yun-fat's role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) because he promised his wife that he would not make any films during her pregnancy. [26][27] Li also starred as the lead villain Emperor Han in the fantasy action film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with actors Brendan Fraser, Isabella Leong and Michelle Yeoh. A biography of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia, who is the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. At the same time, I will not pause to celebrate, but instead keep pushing forward and do my best to help the world! Do you have hobies? […] Yes, he's still the best. ", "Jet Li's daughter dances at Lau concert", "My Turn: The Tsunami That Changed My Life. [4] He then attended a non-sparring wushu event, followed by joining the Beijing Wushu Team which did a martial art display at the All China Games. [52], About Wushu, he said that he believes the essence of martial arts is not power or speed but inner harmony, and considers it a sad development that today's Wushu championships place greater emphasis on form than on the essence of being a martial artist. Grassroots NGOs can't be as big as a government effort, but they need to be flexible and independent."[62]. With Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong, Yun Qu. Jet Li has been in 2 on-screen matchups, including Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die (2000) and Carla Gugino in The One (2001).. Jet Li is a member of the following lists: 1963 births, Chinese actors and Hong Kong film producers.. Carpola on Jul 14, 2016. To promote tai chi, in 2012, Li starred in a film titled Tai Chi and co-produced the movie with Chen Kuo-Fu. As the heroes draw Shen Gong Bao into the Spring of Life, Ji Fa emerges as the "Golden Dragon" with his charged sword and new golden armor, and kills the monster. A(z) "Jet Li : Félelem nélkül (Teljes film) 2006" című videót "onlinedvdcreator" nevű felhasználó töltötte fel a(z) "film/animáció" kategóriába. AKA: Jet Li's Fearless, Le maître d'armes, Legend of a Fighter, Hero, O Mestre das Armas. [29][30][31], Li was cast as the Emperor of China for the 2020 live action movie, Mulan. He is known for using highly unorthodox and anti-trust building methods,from helping a VIP escape assassination in a pool,to forcing a VIP to ride on a car with explosives and detonated near him, but his decisions are usually right. Jiang Ziya later departs riding his crane. According to Li, once, as a child, when the Chinese National Wushu Team went to perform for President Richard Nixon in the United States, he was asked by Nixon to be his personal bodyguard. Danny the Dog), where he portrayed an adult with the mentality of a child who has been raised like an animal. Shen Gong Bao arrives with a fleet of flying ships, and subdues Leizhenzi. Fan Bingbing as Daji, King Zhou's concubine whose tails can tear their victim to pieces. Although his martial arts skills were used extensively, it was a somber film with more depth than had been previously seen in Li's films, and co-starred dramatic actors Bob Hoskins and Morgan Freeman. Action superstar Jet Li made headlines a while back for appearing startlingly frail and old in public — though it was later revealed that the actor had been suffering from hyperthyroidism, which severely affected his health and appearance. In September 2010, he was appointed by the International Red Cross as the first Good Will Ambassador. I am very honored! Taiji Zen combined the martial art of Taijiquan (a.k.a. [citation needed] He made his debut with the 1982 film Shaolin Temple. AKA: Legend of the Gods Director: Koan Hui Co-director: Vernie Yeung Cast: Jet Li, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Fan Bing-Bing, AngelaBaby, Huang Xiao-Ming, Louis Koo, Wen Zhang, Kristy Yeung, Jacky Heung Cho, Andy On, Zu Feng ", "Chinese mainland to hold television fundraiser for Taiwan typhoon relief", "Wu Jing Gives a Helping Hand in Sichuan", "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies", "China film star Jet Li to meet Gates, Buffett", Jet Li's Foundation: The One Foundation Project, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jet_Li&oldid=1015483820, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Wikipedia pending changes protected pages, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Chinese-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2016, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with multiple identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. During the reign of King Zhou (Tony Leung Ka-fai), an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji (Fan Bingbing), his concubine. Action • Adventure … He went on to star in many critically acclaimed martial arts epic films, most notably as the lead in Zhang Yimou's Hero (2002), Fist of Legend (1994), and the first three films in the Once Upon a Time in China series (1991–1993), in which he portrayed folk hero Wong Fei-hung. When the film was moved on again and released in 2011, the role of Kato was portrayed by Jay Chou. The hermit is revealed to be Erlang Shen. She was replaced in her role by actor Wen Zhang, who was the original choice for the role. Upon waking, Leizhenzi forces him to help him find the Sword of Light, while promising to him that he will help Ne Zha find his Fire Wheels. Jiang Ziya answers that it is by using a sword known as the "Sword of Light", which can only be used by the chosen hero "Golden Dragon", and that they must find the sword before the three suns converge, in which the Black Dragon will be released. Li would later publicly apologise to Chan for taking part in it. When I grow up, I want to defend my one billion Chinese countrymen! https://qilifestore.com/collections/learn-wing-chun-martial-arts-at-home/products/wing-chun … Luke Cage (2016) - S01E04 Crime clip with quote Jet Li. [65], He founded Taiji Zen in 2011, along with co-founder Executive chairman Jack Ma. [24] With the exception of Romeo Must Die and the worldwide release of Hero, most of Li's American/Western films have been only modest hits like Kiss of the Dragon, The One, Unleashed, Cradle 2 the Grave, and the worldwide release of Fearless. As the Dragon Prince sings, the Dragon King of the East Sea (Waise Lee) hears him and orders his giant octopus to bring Ne Zha and his son back to him. ), Celebrity in China, Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong pp. Eddig 33055 alkalommal nézték meg. Hark Tsui • Starring: Jet Li, Biao Yuen. In 2001, it was moved to another studio. They fight Shen Gong Bao, who during the fight kills Ji Chang. [36] They divorced in 1990. Jet Li stars in this comic spectacle as a Chinese "Robin Hood" who stumbles upon a kidnapping scheme after unwittingly opening a martial arts school next to a brothel! Renowned coaches Li Junfeng and Wu Bin,[5] made extra efforts to help the talented boy develop. He has gone on to star in many international action films, including in French cinema with the Luc Besson-produced films Kiss of the Dragon (2001) and Unleashed (2005). He says he is never bored in his free time. [51], According to Li, everything he has ever wanted to tell the world can be found in three of his films: the message of Hero is that the suffering of one person can never be as significant as the suffering of a nation; Unleashed shows that violence is never a solution; and Fearless tells that the biggest enemy of a person is himself. [3], Li was eight when his talent for Wushu was noticed as he practiced at a school summer course. [50], I never say to myself I'm the best fighter in the world. [23], Li has stated in an interview with the Shenzhen Daily newspaper that this will be his last martial arts epic, which is also stated in the film's television promotions. [3][5] The film was released in China on 29 July 2016.[1]. Li is a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. The budget of the film is HK$300 million. Li portrayed Tai Chi master Yang Luchan. While in the sea palace, Ne Zha demands the Dragon King to return his Fire Wheels to him. In 2004, Li lent his likeness, voice and provided motion capture work for the video game Jet Li: Rise to Honor. Leizhenzi and Lan Die go find a sorceress Taiyi Zhenren, who uses his dreams to read into his mind. Allan is one of the most promising members of an elite corp of international bodyguards based in China. Li's 2007 Hollywood film, War, was released in August of that year, and re-teamed him with actor Jason Statham, who previously starred with him in The One, and action choreographer Corey Yuen. Specifically, he plans to continue acting in epic action and martial arts films dealing more with religious and philosophical issues. Based on the 16th century Chinese novel, "The Investiture of the Gods", League of Gods tells the story of how King Zhou (Tony Leung Ka Fai) transforms into an evil tyrant due to the wiles of the beautiful Daji, (Fan Bingbing) a vixen spirit who is disguised as one of his concubines. As he notices the suns beginning to converge, he hurries with Ne Zha and Erlang Shen (who has found his golden armor) back to the capital, which is now under siege by another fleet of King Zhou's flying ships. Ne Zha steals from Leizhenzi the second gift: a baby Dragon Prince whose growth was stunted by Ne Zha, and it subdues the quickly-grown Ne Zha (Wen Zhang) by breathing a gas on him, making him unconscious while turning him into an adult. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. [51], Li has been a "philanthropic ambassador" of the Red Cross Society of China since January 2006. While in the ship, Ne Zha torments the baby Dragon Prince, who breathes gas on Ne Zha again to put him to sleep and reverting him back to a child. I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. (714) IMDb 4.6 1 h 49 min 2016 PG-13 Jet Li is back and ready for action in this new fantasy epic! [3] Principal photography started on 21 January 2015. War raked in a disappointing US$23 million at the box office, becoming one of Li's lowest grossers in America; however, it was a hit on video, accumulating nearly US$52 million in rental revenue, more than doubling its box office take. He would like to see Wushu as a form of art, where artists have a distinctive style. 6,490 talking about this. In exchange for Leizhenzi's life, Lan Die overcomes the rapid rings, and retrieves the sword, but it inadvertently destroys the rings and blows Shen Gong Bao and his fleet away. Li's first role in a non-Chinese film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), and his first leading role in a Hollywood film was as Han Sing in Romeo Must Die (2000). Some of his more famous Chinese films include: Li starred in the 1995 film High Risk, where Li plays a Captain who becomes disillusioned after his wife is murdered by crime lords. [58] In the 2013 Lushan earthquake in Ya'an, Sichuan, Li and other members of the entertainment sector were the first to appeal for donations of money, goods and materials to help the victims of the disaster. Jet Li was born in Beijing on 26 April 1963. Li thinks that the greatest weapon is a smile and the largest power is love. Cast: Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon; French martial arts movie written by Luc Bessson and shot in Glasgow. Fearless was released on 26 January 2006 in Hong Kong, followed by a 22 September 2006 release in the United States where it reached second place in its first weekend. Jet Li, de son vrai nom Li Lian Jie (李連杰 en chinois, Lǐ Liánjié en hànyǔ pīnyīn), né le 26 avril 1963 à Pékin en Chine, est un pratiquant d'arts martiaux, acteur, producteur et champion de wushu sino-singapourien. Leizhenzi and Ne Zha stumble into a collection of pillars within a marsh, which turn into a palace in a desert, where a hermit (Huang Xiaoming) manipulates sand with magic. I was 12 years old, and the other two medalists were in their mid- to late twenties. [6] Actress Cecilia Cheung was originally cast in the role of Nezha, however, due to her poor behavior on set, she was fired from the film. The warriors return to their capital. [22] In Fearless, he played Huo Yuanjia, the real-life founder of Chin Woo Athletic Association, who reportedly defeated foreign boxers and Japanese martial artists in publicised events at a time when China's power was seen as eroding. He believes Wushu now lacks individuality and competitors move like machines, whereas according to his views Wushu should not be considered a race where the fastest athlete wins. His powers attracts Shen Gong Bao's (Louis Koo) attention, and he rides on his black leopard to pursue them. [69], Chinese-Singaporean martial artist and actor, In 2010, the list started to include Chinese celebrities born in. Since the starting of the foundation, Li has been involved with recovery efforts in seven disasters, including the 2008 Sichuan earthquake[39] and Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan. During the awards ceremony, as I stood on the top step of the podium, I was still shorter than the 2nd and 3rd place medalists. He's the archetype of power. In 2009, Li, who previously had US citizenship after years working in the United States, renounced his US citizenship. "[63], It was also announced in September 2010, when Li was attending his wax unveiling ceremony in Hong Kong Madame Tussauds, that Li would be meeting Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to talk about charity work. 9. The ship is now able to fly to Leizhenzi's former home, which is now in ruins. As Leizhenzi and Ji Fa (Andy On) talk, he explains about his past in which his father was killed by an invading army that exterminated most of the Wing Adepts, and his father's wings were torn off his back. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. He also summons an egg from the well, out of which Ne Zha hatches and causes mischief. But while doing so, Jiang Ziya becomes younger, as he warned that Daji cast a spell on him that reverses his age, and for each time he uses his magic the reverse-aging accelerates. She turns into a wooden mannequin, and he leaves her to rest at the sword's island, taking the sword with him. [1] It grossed US$43.3 million worldwide. [citation needed]. The film was based on the legend of the Monkey King from the Chinese folk novel Journey to the West. [18] In 2003 he reunited with producer Joel Silver for the action thriller film Cradle 2 the Grave where he starred alongside rapper DMX and fellow martial artist Mark Dacascos. To save him, the chief digs out one eye and throws it towards Daji to distract her, but he gets destroyed by her tails instead. Mastering yourself makes you fearless.. Huo Yuan Jia became the most famous martial arts fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Leizhenzi grows new wings and carries the dying Lan Die to see the sunset. Jet Li as Jiang Ziya, a wise sage who helps the protagonists, but is affected by a spell that reverses his age. "[20] He delivered his acceptance speech in his native language of Mandarin.[21]. "Jet Li Becomes 'Philanthropic Ambassador' of Red Cross." https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=32193.html When he was two years old, his father died and his family then lived in poverty. League of Gods (Chinese: 3D封神榜) is a 2016 Hong Kong-Chinese fantasy film directed by Koan Hui and Vernie Yeung, based on the 16th-century novel Fengshen Yanyi by Xu Zhonglin and starring an ensemble cast of Jet Li, Tony Leung, Fan Bingbing, Louis Koo, Huang Xiaoming, Angelababy, Wen Zhang, and Jacky Heung. The Dragon King orders his guards to attack Ne Zha, but he defeats them by urinating and passing gas at them. [55], In April 2007, touched by his life-shaking experience in the Maldives when he was close to dying during the 2004 tsunami, Li formed his own non-profit foundation called The One Foundation. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. At eight, he started practicing kung fu in the Chinese national team. [67] Hero is the third most successful foreign language film in the US,[68] and one of the most critically acclaimed Li movies. Together with the film Fist of Legend, Li has portrayed both Chen Jun, the student and avenger of Huo Yuanjia (a.k.a. Jet Li & Fan Bingbing in Chinese Action Fantasy 'League of Gods' Trailer. Although he will continue to make martial arts films, Fearless is his last wushu epic. Select from premium Jet Li 2016 of the highest quality. [45] In 2016, he stated that he had recovered from his illness and that accepting fewer film offers was due to his charity work and not because of his health conditions. 23 January 2006. This page was last edited on 1 April 2021, at 19:02. He won five gold medals in the Chinese championships, his … [37], He was in the Maldives when a tsunami hit during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. PG-13 | 1h 49min | Action, Fantasy | 29 July 2016 (USA) Based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Feng Shen Yan Yi (The Investiture of the Gods), the story tells of how King Zhou of Shang becomes a tyrant due to the wiles of Daji, a vixen spirit who is disguised as one of his concubines. [56][57] The One Foundation supports international disaster relief efforts in conjunction with the Red Cross as well as other efforts, including mental health awareness and suicide prevention. 8. 2016, Action/Adventure, 1h 49m. This film, with its focus on dramatics rather than martial arts, netted Li the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. Mastering others is strength. Li was initially stated to be appearing with Vin Diesel in XXX: Return of Xander Cage, but according to a Facebook post by Diesel, Li was replaced by Donnie Yen. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. [2][40] He was thought to have taken up Singaporean citizenship, although Singaporean authorities did not initially provide any confirmation of this. "[54], He has also stated that he has never had to use his martial arts skills in a real-life fight and he does not wish to, either. & Edwards, Louise (eds. In 2012, he reprised his role briefly in the sequel The Expendables 2 and returned for the third film The Expendables 3 in 2014. 103–124. Learn Wing Chun at Home? [33] His master is Lho Kunsang. Jiang Ziya arrives to interrupt the festival and stops time, allowing him to free the Invisible chief, and help the warriors and the Invisible Children to escape. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya (Jet Li) appears to them. Lan Die and Leizhenzi admire the sunrise, but Shen Gong Bao takes her memories away, revealing her to be an automaton. He collects rare Tibetan beads. Jiang Ziya escapes to his crane with one of the chief's eyes, while the other eye is obtained by Daji. Li took on a more serious role in the 2005 film, Unleashed (a.k.a. After retiring from competitive Wushu at age 19, he went on to win great acclaim in China as an actor, making his debut with the film Shaolin Temple (1982). I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won't make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years. Get my Course 80% OFF! This movie is notable in that director Wong Jing had such a terrible experience working with Jackie Chan in Jing's previous film City Hunter that he chose to make Cheung's character a biting satire of Chan. 2016: League of Gods: ... Jet Li: Rise to Honor: Kit Yun (voice and motion capture actor) … Li had two wuxia feature films released in 2011, The Sorcerer and the White Snake and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate; the latter was helmed by Tsui Hark. Fearless subtitles. In 2002, the period martial arts epic film Hero was released in the Chinese market.