Jackie Chan produces 'The Break-up Artist'

Jackie is the Executive Producer on a new movie "The Break Up Artist" starring Lin Peng and Steve Yoo Seung Jun and Van Fan. It is directed by Steve Woo (IMDB). It is expected to hit screens on 14th February 2011.

Jackie did not attend the press conference on Tuesday but did send a message of support.

Steve Woo is remaking his own movie from 2009 of the same title. When asked why he is remaking the movie he said that he wanted to explore the themes better.

Jackie Chan is producing a romantic film titled "The Break-up Artist" ("Fen Shou Da Ren") that will hit Chinese cinemas next Valentine's Day, Ifeng.com reports.

The film stars actress Lin Peng as a woman who runs an agency that helps estranged couples break up peacefully.

Jackie Chan introduced Lin Peng to the spotlight with the film "Little Big Soldier" ("Da Bing Xiao Jiang"), for which he was also the executive producer.

Steve Yoo, who also starred in "Little Big Soldier", joins Lin Peng again this time.

"The Break-up Artist" also features Van Fan, the lead actor in "Cape No. 7" ("Hai Jiao Qi Hao").

Steve Woo is the director.

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