Chan starts up own shingle

Action star filming latest `Rush Hour'

By STUART LEVINE

Jackie Chan is setting up his own production shingle in China.

The Hong Kong-born actor is currently lensing New Line's "Rush Hour 3." Pic, directed by Brett Ratner and co-starring Chris Tucker, is skedded to be released Aug. 10. The first "Rush Hour" grossed $141 million, while the sequel earned $226 million.

Chan, 52, says on his Web site that he wants to develop approximately 10 films and have intimate discussions with screenwriters and directors at his unnamed new company.

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