Sep 07, 2017 that champion is movie superstar and martial arts master jackie chan. Jackie chan joins the fight for endangered pangolins. Jackie chans adorable new video encourages animals to protect. Jackie chan, yao ming back ad campaign against ivory, shark. Wildaid is a nonprofit organization with a mission to end the. Oct 26, 2018 jackie chan has been involved in a second psa for wildaid but this time he is working to protect the endangered pangolin. Chan is asking people like you and i, along with his fans to donate one dollar to help support the building of new schools throughout asia. In africa, they actively focus on curbing the hunting and poaching of rhinos and elephants. In 2017, jackie chan made a public service announcement called wildaid. Jackie chan with a small blessing to the scene to help out the new 7 to personal experience of asking the public to protect endangered tigers. Apr 07, 2020 actor jackie chan poses with two tiger toys during a ceremony to launch a tiger protection project with wildaid in beijing, friday, feb. They are seldom seen in the wild, and are very hard to raise in captivity. As the statue collapses and an actual rhinoceros emerges from the junk pile, chan makes it clear that the people.
Sep 06, 2019 this week helping hand features wildaid, a global nonprofit focused on ending the wildlife trade through behavior change campaigns, many in asia, using regional celebrities in public service messaging campaigns, with people like basketball star yao ming, actor jackie chan and many others. Shanghai is a series of action comedy films based on the characters written by alfred gough and miles millar. In china, their shark fin campaign with yao ming and jackie chan has reduced shark fin consumption by 80%. Martial arts superstar and wildlife champion jackie chan is calling for an end to consuming pangolin products in a new public service announcement for wildaid and the nature conservancy.
The animated pangolins were created by the leading special effects house tau phd films, which did the cgi work for the film life of pi. Jackie chan calls for pangolin protection in new campaign. Celebrities include jackie chan, yao ming, leonardo dicaprio, prince william, david beckham, lupita nyongo and many others also join as wildlife ambassadors in different animal conservation campaigns with wildaid worldwide. Jackie was born kongsang chan on april 7, 1954, on hong kongs famous victoria peak, to charles and leelee chan, and the.
What a privilege to once again team up with wildaid this time to combat the illegal hunt for pangolins. Jun 06, 20 jackie chan costars with a rhinoceros for psa. Jul 01, 2011 jackies wildaid poster in dalian thanks to wildaid we have this photo of jackies wildaid advert on a billboard in dalian train station in chinas liaoning province. In this psa for wildaid, jackie chan commits to 5 simple things to reduce his environmental impact. Prince william, jackie chan, yao ming and david beckham join wildaid for conservation campaign. Dec 08, 2014 chan is also an ambassador for wildaid and features in a primetime advertising campaign that airs on chinas main television channel cctv. Swhelper social welfare, social justice, and social good. We were tasked to render and composite these loveable critters in live action 3d footage and what better way to do it than having jackie chan do the teaching.
In a video entitled kung fu pangolin released by conservation organizations wildaid and the nature conservancy, jackie chan tries to. Wildaid also has programs with manta rays, pangolins, tigers, and lions, along with bringing awareness to climate change and marine conservation. Today, he is on a new mission called the build a school for a dollar project. The project will raise public awareness to protect the endangered tiger species. Aug 30, 2017 image wildaid image caption jackie chan s trained pangolins protect themselves from a poacher crackdown on poaching the new campaign arrives as one malaysian state takes urgent moves to. Jackie chan kung fu pangolin from wildaid on vimeo. Playing off the title of 2008 animated film kung fu panda, the kung fu pangolin campaign was launched by wildaid and the nature conservancy. Chinese attitudes to illegal wildlife products are changing this article is more than 6 years old martial arts film star and wildaid ambassador believes there is a generational change. Action star jackie chan teams up with wildaid, the african wildlife foundation and the u. Kudos to jackie chan for being ready to rumble for pangolins. The public service announcement promotes protection of the endangered pangolin species on behalf of the international animal advocacy group wildaid and the nature conservancy group. If you are buying rhino horn you may be paying for more than just the horn, he says.
Salman khan amazing surprise for jackie chan jackie chan in india kung fu yoga. Wildaid more than 600 billboards featuring yao are on display at the beijing capital international airport and in other. Wildaid jackie chan stars in kung fu pangolin facebook. If you love pangolins like we do, please share this new jackie chan video and help. If you are buying rhino horn you may be paying for more than just the horn, said chan in a new message. Jackie chan is a big spokesperson for wildaid and all their campaigns. Jackie chan meets hrh prince william, another wildaid ambassador actor and wildaid ambassador for tigers, rhinos, pangolins and climate. The animated pangolins were created by the leading special effects house tauphd films, which did the cgi work for the film life of pi.
Jackie chan has been in dozens of movies where he fought for. Mar 14, 2018 jackie chan appears on a billboard as part of the wildaid campaign. The kung fu pangolin campaign, headed by the wildaid organisation, will also appear on billboards in china and vietnam, the two largest. Feb 06, 2010 beijing times reported yesterday, february 6, jackie chan for the united states wildaid shooting commercials to protect the tigers conference held in beijing. Profile of jackie chan s support for charities including unicef, jackie chan charitable foundation, and red cross. Hong kongs cheeky, lovable and best known film star, jackie chan endured many years of long, hard work and multiple injuries to establish international success after his start in hong kongs manic martial arts cinema industry. Jackie chan teaches them kung fu skills so they can fight off the poachers. Wildaid tv commercial, tools of the trade featuring jackie chan. Wildaid teamsup with kantar china towards conservation of. Wildaid s mission is to save endangered species that include elephants, rhino and tigers, by ending the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetime. Jackie chan in wildaids kung fu pangolin campaign actor and wildaid ambassador for tigers, rhinos, pangolins and climate. Sep 29, 2017 jackie chan kung fu pangolin from wildaid on vimeo. Jackie chan is back, this time giving pangolins kung.
Pangolins are an endangered species on planet earth. Longtime wildaid ambassador jackie chan came to london to urge government officials to redouble their efforts to stop illegal wildlife trafficking. We have 8 articles about jackie chan s philanthropy. In a short video entitled kung fu pangolin and recorded for the conservationist groups wildaid and nature conservancy, chan trains three pangolins how to defend themselves with kicks and punches against rapacious poachers and wildlife smugglers. Still of chinese actor jackie chan from a wildaid video. Oct 18, 20 vern evans photography for wildaid jackie chan the hong kong action star throws his weight behind a canadagermany coproduction about the ongoing slaughter of elephants and rhinos for their tusks.
Jackie chan supports documentary exposing illegal wildlife trade. Jackie chan costars with a rhinoceros for psa hollywood. The actor tested positive for marijuana and was promptly arrested in beijing as a part of chinas crackdown on celebrity drug offenders jaycee chan joming born december 3, 1982 is a hong kong actor and singer. Did you know that many people have never heard of pangolins. Jackie chan stars in newest antirhino horn video african. Jackie chan shows three pangolins the basics of wushu. It is the only organization with a laser focus on reducing the demand for these animal products, and they do this through public awareness campaigns featuring celebrity activists yao ming, jackie chan.
Apr 17, 20 jackie chans dedication to charity is still as strong has it has ever been. The psa was aired in multiple asian countries including china, hong kong. Kung fu style 2017 full movie in hindi jackie chan new. Jackie chan s son jaycee chan is in some hot water right now. Newly formed phd collective has produced a live actioncg psa featuring global superstar jackie chan and three animated cg pangolin mammals. Up til now, pangolins only defense from poachers was to roll up into a ball. A little while ago we did a throwback post about his 2014 rhino poaching psa.
The actor dodges bullets, arrows and machetes, which coalesce to create the shape of a rhino. Jackie chan is an internationally renowned martial arts action hero who has appeared in more than 150 films. The video seeks to support a ban on all international trade in pangolins for the protection of these endangered pangolin species. Chan has received stars on the hong kong sra avenue of stars and the hollywood walk of fame. Wildaid is a nonprofit organization with a mission to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes. Shanghai noon 2000, shanghai knights 2003, and the upcoming shanghai dawn tba. Wildaid s mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through public awareness campaigns and providing comprehensive mar.
Kung fu style 2017 full movie in hindi jackie chan new action adventure movie 2017. Wildaid and the nature conservancy released a kungfu pangolin video featuring the martialarts superstar, jackie chan and 3 animated pangolins. Jackie chan joins fight to save endangered pangolin bbc news. Jackie chan joins the fight for endangered pangolins mongabay.
Jackie chan pangolins are the worlds most heavilytrafficked wild mammals pangolins, also known as scaly anteaters, are reclusive and nocturnal animals that roll up into a ball when threatened. Phd teams up with jackie chan, wildaid and the nature. Wildaid national geographic public service announcement starring jackie chan for 2010 year of the tiger. Jackie chan is imploring the world to save its most trafficked mammal. Longtime wildaid ambassador jackie chan is in london to urge officials to increase their efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. Prince william, jackie chan, yao ming and david beckham join. Jackie chan, spike the rhino, royalty and sports stars star. Aug 21, 2017 up til now, pangolins only defense from poachers was to roll up into a ball. Martial arts superstar and wildlife champion jackie chan is calling for an end.
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