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*One Tin Soldier* March 20, 2002 While many of China's top directors have left for the bright lights of Hollywood, Zhang Yimou of *Red Lantern* fame is in no rush to leave Hong Kong. The two-time Venice Film Festival winner has been filming *Hero, a martial arts saga of Crounching Tiger* caliber featuring Zhang Ziyi and Jet Li. Some critics are already speculating that this film will be even more impressive than *Crouching Tiger* Keanu Reeves may be set to play Billy Jack in a remake of the 1971 hit about a half Native American vet from the Vietnam War who used his martial arts skills to rally folk against the establishment. Tom Laughlin, the original star, owns the rights to the film and is negotiating a deal with Reeves' management and with Danny DeVito's Jersey Films. Michelle Yeoh's new film *The Touch* has not been released yet, but a sequel is already in the works. Mythical Films has approved the $30 million production for sometime later this year. Apparently, the producers were impressed with the first film, which is currently in the editing room. She may have missed Olympic gold, but Michelle Yeoh was nominated for the James E. Sullivan Memorial Award as top amateur athlete of the year. Kwan also recently signed a three year deal as a spokesperson for the Walt Disney Co.. Apolo Anton Ohno received a hero's welcome upon returing to his home in Seattle. The Olympic gold medalist was greeted by a large shrieking female contingent with whom Ohno commands rock star-like appeal. Lucy Liu appears set to appear in the upcoming Quentin Tarantino project *Kill Bill. The action thriller also features Uma Thurman* , Daryl Hannah and Warren Beatty in a story about a woman who is shot by her husband and recovers from a coma to extract revenge. If you like brown humor, don't miss a chance to see Rex Navarette on tour. He's one of the best Filipino American comics around. He'll be in Stockon on Mar. 23, Chicago on Apr. 5 and New Brunswick, NJ on Apr. 13. Check out his website for more info: www.rexnavarette.com. Ay naku! --- *Stay tuned to APU Pop for news and updates on the entertainment scene.* *Send in your news, press releases, gossip, photos and tips to apu_pop@AsiaPacificUniverse.com.* Previous Issues 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7 \| 8 \| 9 \| 10 \| 11 Discuss entertainment topics @ our Celebrities and Entertainment Forum. Discuss your favorite tunes and musicians @ our Music Forum.