Jackie Chan's production company has sold the remake rights for
the action-comedy Enter the Phoenix to a producer of
The Bourne Ultimatum.
The 2004 Cantonese-language original was directed and co-written
by its star, Stephen Fung. The plot centers on the gay son of a
boss whose dying wish is that he take over the family business.
Chan was one of the producers.
Hollywood remakes of Asian films are hot, with such properties
as The Grudge and The Ring storming the box
office. Earlier this year The Departed, Martin Scorsese's
remake of Hong Kong box office winner Infernal Affairs,
won four Oscars, including best picture and director.
Andrew Tennenbaum will produce the remake, according to a
statement from his L.A.-based Flashpoint Entertainment.
"This is my first Asian film remake and I couldn't be more
excited," said Tennenbaum, who also helped make The Bourne
Supremacy. He said he was meeting with writers and directors
to create the adaptation.
(Agencies via Xinhua News Agency May 29, 2007)