US EditionChinese Studios Planning AI Remakes of the Classic Kung Fu Films of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li
- On June 19, 2025, during the Shanghai International Film Festival, a coalition of Chinese studios announced a major initiative to use artificial intelligence to digitally restore and reimagine around 100 iconic kung fu films.
- The project aims to digitally restore and reimagine 100 classic kung fu films, including Bruce Lee's 1972 Fist of Fury and Jackie Chan's 1978 Drunken Master, using advanced AI technology.
- The initiative plans to preserve originals' storytelling and aesthetic while upgrading image, sound, and production quality to align with modern viewing standards.
- Tian Ming, head of Shanghai Canxing Culture and Media, unveiled a 100 million yuan fund and called on leading AI animation firms worldwide to collaborate on initiating a film revolution, emphasizing that while AI serves as the tool, creativity remains the essence.
- This government-endorsed effort reflects a long-term commitment to reviving Chinese martial arts cinema and suggests future growth in integrating traditional culture with cutting-edge technology.
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Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan Films Among Kung Fu Classics Set For AI Remakes
A collection of Chinese film studios have set plans to reimagine the Kung Fu Classics in their libraries using AI technology. The studios partnered with the China Film Foundation announced their plans under the Kung Fu Film Heritage Project, a large-scale plan to restore martial arts films, at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The announcement […]
Chinese Studios Planning AI Remakes of the Classic Kung Fu Films of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li
Chinese studios are fully embracing AI, with a recent announcement that the iconic kung-fu films of Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and other martial arts greats will get remade via AI.A group of Chinese studios unveiled what they’re calling the “Kung Fu Movie Heritage Project 100 Classics AI Revitalization Project” during the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 19, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They specifically highlighted titl…
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