The psa was aired in multiple asian countries including china, hong kong. It stars jackie chan and owen wilson as the chinese imperial guard chon wang and the american bandit roy obannon. Jackie chan fights for pangolins in sensational kung fu video warning to poachers. Longtime wildaid ambassador jackie chan is in london to urge officials to increase their efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. Wildaid and the nature conservancy released a kungfu pangolin video featuring the martialarts superstar, jackie chan and 3 animated pangolins. Wildaid also has programs with manta rays, pangolins, tigers, and lions, along with bringing awareness to climate change and marine conservation. Kudos to jackie chan for being ready to rumble for pangolins. 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. 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. The kung fu pangolin campaign, headed by the wildaid. Jackie reaches a vast audience across asia and there are clear signs. Profile of jackie chan s support for charities including unicef, jackie chan charitable foundation, and red cross. We have 8 articles about jackie chan s philanthropy.
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. Mar 14, 2018 jackie chan appears on a billboard as part of the wildaid campaign. Martial arts superstar wants an end to consumption of pangolin products for meat and. 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. Sep 07, 2017 that champion is movie superstar and martial arts master jackie chan. Jackie was born kongsang chan on april 7, 1954, on hong kongs famous victoria peak, to charles and leelee chan, and the. Jackie chan kung fu pangolin from wildaid on vimeo.
Jackie chan stars in newest antirhino horn video african. Jackie chan, prince william, beckham help wildlife group. Learn more about our public awareness campaign with partner wildaid. In africa, they actively focus on curbing the hunting and poaching of rhinos and elephants.
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. Jackie chan is a big spokesperson for wildaid and all their campaigns. Wildaid more than 600 billboards featuring yao are on display at the beijing capital international airport and in other. If you love pangolins like we do, please share this new jackie chan video and help. Jackie chan is back, this time giving pangolins kung. 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. 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. Jackie chan, spike the rhino, royalty and sports stars star. Pangolins are an endangered species on planet earth. The project will raise public awareness to protect the endangered tiger species. 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. Still of chinese actor jackie chan from a wildaid video.
Wildaid is a nonprofit organization with a mission to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes. Did you know that many people have never heard of pangolins. 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. Jackie chan joins the fight for endangered pangolins. Everett daily herald, october 11, 2015 by sound publishing. Playing off the title of 2008 animated film kung fu panda, the kung fu pangolin campaign was launched by wildaid and the nature. Nevertheless, poaching persists, keeping pangolins in their unfortunate most trafficked spot. Sep 29, 2017 jackie chan kung fu pangolin from wildaid on vimeo. 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. Oct 06, 2017 jackie chan talks about one of his most insane stunts. Chan has received stars on the hong kong sra avenue of stars and the hollywood walk of fame. Newly formed phd collective has produced a live actioncg psa featuring global superstar jackie chan and three animated cg pangolin mammals. Jackie chan meets hrh prince william, another wildaid ambassador actor and wildaid ambassador for tigers, rhinos, pangolins and climate. Jackie chan calls for pangolin protection in new campaign.
In this psa for wildaid, jackie chan commits to 5 simple things to reduce his environmental impact. 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. The international union for conservation of nature has designated all species as critically endangered, while international bans on any crossborder transport have been enacted as of 2016. Francais french bahasa indonesia indonesian italiano italian japanese. Ensure that adequate conservation plans are adopted for the sagegrouse here call for cleaner trucks here protect the southwestern desert tortoise here stop the senate from approving keystone xl. Action star jackie chan teams up with wildaid, the african wildlife foundation and the u. Wildaid jackie chan stars in kung fu pangolin facebook. Jackie chan is an internationally renowned martial arts action hero who has appeared in more than 150 films. Jackie chan costars with a rhinoceros for psa hollywood. Jackie chan joins fight to save endangered pangolin bbc news. In 2017, jackie chan made a public service announcement called wildaid. Jackie chan fronts wildaid campaign to keep an endangered species off the menu.
Martial arts superstar jackie chan has joined the fight to stop the poaching of the. If you are buying rhino horn you may be paying for more than just the horn, he says. Jackie chan fights for pangolins in kung fu video warning to. Actor and wildaid ambassador for tigers, rhinos, pangolins and climate. Swhelper social welfare, social justice, and social good.
The actor dodges bullets, arrows and machetes, which coalesce to create the shape of a rhino. When jackie turns his back to camera a poacher enters and grabs a pangolin. The video seeks to support a ban on all international trade in pangolins for the protection of these endangered pangolin species. He is known in the cinematic world for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts, which he typically. Jackie chan is imploring the world to save its most trafficked mammal. Jackie chan joins the fight for endangered pangolins mongabay. Aug 29, 2017 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. Wildaid s mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through public awareness campaigns and providing comprehensive mar. What a privilege to once again team up with wildaid this time to combat the illegal hunt for pangolins. Phd teams up with jackie chan, wildaid and the nature. Shanghai is a series of action comedy films based on the characters written by alfred gough and miles millar. Jun 06, 20 jackie chan costars with a rhinoceros for psa. October 11, 2015 edition of the everett daily herald.
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. Jackie chan joins fight to save endangered pangolin. Native american proverb announcements south florida audubon society, based in broward county, fosters conservation through local, regional, national, and global environmental advocacy and activities throughout south florida focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity. Today, he is on a new mission called the build a school for a dollar project. Donate to the protection of endangered species from. Wildaid is a 501c3 charitable organization and has received four, perfect 100point scores from charity navigator for financial transparency and efficiency, while also earning its eighth consecutive four starrating. Jackie chan shows three pangolins the basics of wushu. Longtime wildaid ambassador jackie chan came to london to urge government officials to redouble their efforts to stop illegal wildlife trafficking. 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. In a video entitled kung fu pangolin released by conservation organizations wildaid and the. Shanghai noon 2000, shanghai knights 2003, and the upcoming shanghai dawn tba. Up til now, pangolins only defense from poachers was to roll up into a ball. 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.
Jackie chan supports documentary exposing illegal wildlife trade. If you are buying rhino horn you may be paying for more than just the horn, said chan in a new message. A little while ago we did a throwback post about his 2014 rhino poaching psa. Salman khan amazing surprise for jackie chan jackie chan in india kung fu yoga. Apr 17, 20 jackie chans dedication to charity is still as strong has it has ever been. Wildaid teamsup with kantar china towards conservation of. Unseen by jackie a pangolin jumps up and kicks the poacher, saving his brother pangolin. 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. Jackie chan and spike the rhino team up for this antirhino horn message. Aug 21, 2017 up til now, pangolins only defense from poachers was to roll up into a ball. Jackie chan teaches them kung fu skills so they can fight off the poachers. In china, their shark fin campaign with yao ming and jackie chan has reduced shark fin consumption by 80%. Wildaid tv commercial, tools of the trade featuring jackie chan.
Wildaid uses big name celebrity ambassadors like leonardo dicaprio, yao ming, kate hudson, and jackie chan to help spread its message, reaching up to 1 billion people each week. Donations are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. Taiwan is one of the few conservation grounds for pangolins in the world after the country enacted the 1989 wildlife conservation act. Each year, up to 200,000 pangolins are poached from the wild. Sep 01, 2017 in a video entitled kung fu pangolin released by conservation organizations wildaid and the nature conservancy, jackie chan tries to teach pangolins kung fu to protect themselves from. Choose the best online master of legal studies program for you this page was created to help students research top.
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