Cool News
More Chow Fun To Be Served Up In THE HANGOVER PART III!!
The Kidd here...
There's going to be plenty of Ken Jeong to go around for the third notch in THE HANGOVER's belt, as the actor who played the flamboyant Chinese gangster in the previous two films is set to reprise his role of Mr. Chow in THE HANGOVER PART III. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chow's part is "significantly expanded" beyond the supporting character it was in the previous two films.
There's a bit of overlap between the shooting schedules of the third HANGOVER and the next season of NBC's COMMUNITY, but it doesn't appear that will be a problem that would prevent Jeong from doing both, as those dates are being worked out.
I'm not sure more Jeong is the best idea, as the character seemed to be at his best in small doses in the first two movies. Mr. Chow is so over the top that he becomes grating after awhile, and he lost his effectiveness in the PART II when they made him a part of the Wolfpack in some respects. We'll see if making him much more integral to the story is the wisest decision. Sometimes less is more.
-Billy Donnelly
"The Infamous Billy The Kidd"
Follow me on Twitter.
Readers Talkback
comments powered by Disqus-
+ Expand All
-
Funny part. Small penis.
-
Who is going to see this after the Deja Vu crap that was Hangover II?
-
didn't find him funny in the first 2 films...though everyone around me was in hysterics.
-
Fool me, you can't get fooled again. Thank your former president for that nugget. On topic, the first Hangover was mildly amusing. Part II sucked, and that's all there is to it. Probably won't see III because I may as well watch the first one again instead of wasting my money at the cinema watching practically the same movie.
-
July 13, 2012, 9:59 a.m. CST
Harry is turning into the Hulk now? How topical!
by Disgruntled_Chinaman
Surely this would have been better in May, or so?
-
he's had enough of the subway sandwiches at his community school
-
Then again, going by how much you liked his character in the film, I take it that you think us chinks are here for nothing more than to give you a cheap chuckle.
-
July 13, 2012, 10:05 a.m. CST
Hey renetabard, your comment is incredibly stupid.....
by MOOMBA is HERE
Listen you uptight fuck, isn't it the Kidd's job to report on all matters concerning film? Isn't it his prerogative to (attempt) to create clever headlines for the AICN to click on when they see it? Get off your fuckin' high horse. As for Mr. Chow Ching Chang, if you got a beef with his role as a walking, talking, cat-eating, bad-car-driving chinaman, you should take it up with the actor, not the messenger.... Moomba has SPOKEN!
-
July 13, 2012, 10:07 a.m. CST
Oh, and apologies for some of the missing words in my last post...
by MOOMBA is HERE
Get a fucking Edit button , AICN!
-
July 13, 2012, 10:11 a.m. CST
OMG somebody finds an Chinese person funny! They must be racist!
by SkitZo
Get a fuckin' grip!
-
July 13, 2012, 10:16 a.m. CST
Didn't they already say the third one would deviate from the formula?
by Son of a Butch
And not be a remake of the original, like part 2 was? Not that I give a shit, either way.
-
July 13, 2012, 10:19 a.m. CST
Characterizing Asians in a CONSTANTLY Particular Way is Racism Though
by Afzal
-
is that if the first is done well enough, the demand will get the studio on a sequel which invariably becomes a retread (can't stray too far from that winning formula) but 'taken more extreme' (in that they've got to offer the audience the promise of 'more'). <p> Funnily enough, I dislike the Hangover 2 in the same way I dislike Crank 2. Both original flicks there had enough finesse to the zany, barmy antics to be fun romps but grounded enough characters to involve the audience. <p> Both sequels seemed to just say a big fuck you to the audience, and was the equivalent of children waving their arms around thinking the zany antics alone would carry them along - the more zany, ironically the less fun they became.
-
His character in the movie is called Mr. Chow. His character is meant to be funny. Hence, Chow Fun. Wow... I didn't think I'd have to explain THAT one.
-
Original Comedy only..... Dont keep pressing the button to squeeze change out the suckers hollywood. However, money and originality are not mutually exclusive. Just go ahead and make another Iron Man and Toy Story, morons don't mind.
-
Memes, baby
-
July 13, 2012, 10:29 a.m. CST
Strangely enough, I am cool with Asian humor... for some reason
by Disgruntled_Chinaman
You have to laugh, otherwise we become like the other faggot butthurt whites on here, wondering about the Asian Man's feelings. <p> Sincerely, fuck off about it! We're cool!
-
July 13, 2012, 10:30 a.m. CST
As long as it's different enough from the first two, I'm okay with this
by Mr. Pricklepants
-
Being overly sensitve about how fictional characters in a comedy movie are portrayed is just stupid. Look around...whites, blacks, asians and everyone else are stereotyped in just about every medium. Get over it.
-
Kill yourself without hesitation.
-
...playing up a false stereotype conjured up by years of racial mockery.
-
July 13, 2012, 10:56 a.m. CST
LOVE KEN JEONG, WANT TO SEE HIM DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN THIS CHARACTER. NO INTEREST IN HANGOVER 3.
by Darth Busey
-
Why so angry? Still upset that your mother is sucking cock in hell?
-
July 13, 2012, 11 a.m. CST
So is stereotyping blacks as criminals and jews as pricks
by Kyle DeMattio
But apparently, nobody in Hollywood cares about that, so why should I?
-
I think Mr. Chow is one of the funniest things about those movies. Yes he's stereotype or characature but he's not supposed to be taken seriously! Nothing in those movies are supposed to be. I think he adds a lot of flair to the films and I'm glad he's in them again. Given that Ken Jeong is nothing like this character he does an amazing job at going over the top.
-
Yes, his name is Chow. Sure, I guess he's Fun. Doesn't make it acceptable for your mind to go in that direction when doing a write-up. Next do an Eddie Murphy write-up with a nice fried chicken and watermelon reference.
-
Unless you're asian, it's hard to take your comment seriously. It might not mean jack shit to you, but to every asian that was called "Long Duk Long" in high school because of that jackasses goofy, insulting demeanor - it's incredibly offensive.
-
I don't shy away from laughing at both the first and the second one...but there was a definite problem with the 2nd one...and doing a new one with the same motiff? ...this will absolutely suffer from the "Gilligan" syndrome. The 2nd one was HUGE on that and it actually messed with my suspension of disbelief on a movie that actually could happen in terms of the events themselves (not trying to get past a super-powered alien here or anything). But if they actually get in a situation where Gallifinakis's character does it "again" then it's pure "Gilligan's Island" stupidity. Even as a little kid - I was screaming for the "castaways" to kill that stupid Gilligan asshole for basically screwing them out of being rescued on almost EVERY single episode. Again and again and again. But for Hangover 2, I could almost buy it towards the beginning and even when they found out about Alan yet again causing the whole thing in Bangkok. But a 3rd time? Not possible. No one is that stupid. Not a dentist. Not a teacher. No one. So they basically cannot do that which means it will be Chow that screws them up. Just bring the monkey back - oh and Heather Graham too...that should help.
-
HANGOVER I: $467,483,912 on a production budget of $35 mil. -Approx. $432 mil. profit (excluding marketing) HANGOVER II: $581,464,305 on a production budget of $80 mil. -Approx. $501 mil. profit (excluding marketing) Compare that to The Amazing Spider-Man: $361,313,629 (to date) on a budget of $230 mil. -Approx. $131 mil. profit (excluding marketing) Spider-Man (Sony) took - what - two, three years to make? Conversely, these comedies basically take a long weekend to produce. No wonder WB keeps milking that cash cow. On the other hand, they probably don't sell billions of dollars worth of Mr. Chow action figures, so maybe it evens out.
-
and we need a serious revaluation about our culture of drinking and the increasing levels of social violence that seem to be creeping into irish life. scrapping festivals would be a good place to start.
-
In the first one it wasn't so stark because they were in Vegas and nobody cares about Vegas, but in the sequel it's basically a group of assholes fucking with a foreign culture.
-
I mean even though 2 followed the first beat for beat I still found it pretty damn funny. Now if they do take this in a totally different direction for the 3rd than I look forward to it.
-
Easily the best part of that film, I loved that! Also love all three Rush Hour films, true classics.
-
July 13, 2012, 12:10 p.m. CST
White, overweight, bearded, man-children who live at home with their parents should be up in arms about the stereotypical portrayal in the films.
by openthepodbaydoorshal
As should be near-sighted, henpecked dentists with dental issues.
-
They only come up to your knees. Yet they're wise and they're witty, and they're ready to please.
-
that more Ken Jeong is a bad thing. Yes - smaaaaaall doses. Small doses.
-
July 13, 2012, 12:15 p.m. CST
emeraldboy, and wtf does that have to do with anything?
by Talkbacker with no name
-
July 13, 2012, 12:18 p.m. CST
thefirerises , haha yeah. Long Duk Long is a legend
by Talkbacker with no name
"what's up, hot stuff?" hahaha
-
Seriously, he was THE worst part of The Hangover part 1....I haven't even scene part 2, nor am I inclined to knowing that Ken Jeong. This guy is not funny in anything. I HATED him in Transformers 3...and there was a lot to HATE about that movie, and everything else he does. Yeah, Hangover Part 3 really needs more of this completely unfunny piece of shit!
-
Not so much in the second. Seemed like he was trying much harder the second time around.
-
I know he probably can't turn down a paycheck like this, but he knows the character is a one-note racist stereotype in a lazy sequel to an over-rated comedy for entitled white men.
-
Pt. 2 was a pretty lame rehash of pt. 1. They tried to out-gross themselves and failed miserably (but made serious bank!). Mr. Chow kills me, but I won't pony up the dough for a pt. 3. Pass.
-
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch Blazing Saddles.
-
As a ninth generation upper-middle class American white guy, I pretty much find the plight of just about everyone else humorous to varying degrees. Stereotypical chinaman? Hilarious.
-
He stops Knocked Up dead in its tracks. Same with Role Models. He is so blindingly unfunny in both Hangovers, especially the second one, that I will probably never even watch this. STOP CASTING HIM.
-
July 13, 2012, 12:59 p.m. CST
That headline is like saying, MORE BLACK WILL SMITH IN MIB III
by 3D-Man
And then defending it by saying "You know, because he's a MAN IN BLACK, get it?" I know you're not a racist, Kidd, but I dunno, dude... that's borderline...
-
July 13, 2012, 1:24 p.m. CST
If you don't like how his character is portrayed in it, don't go see it.
by SkitZo
Nobody is making your dumbass spend money on it and go see it.
-
This movie needs Mel Gibson, Nick Nolte, Vern Troyer, Vanilla Ice, Flavor Flav, Charlie Sheen, and the Dhalai Lama. It should also feature a scene where Lindsay Lohan turns out to be the feature girl of the Donkey Show. Maybe bring in Bob Saget as the cunning villain looking to sober them up
-
July 13, 2012, 1:33 p.m. CST
Will they split this in two, as with all other franchises' third movies?
by CountryBoy
THE HANGOVER PART III, PART I followed by THE HANGOVER PART III, PART II
-
July 13, 2012, 1:49 p.m. CST
They should really shake things up and set the third one in ....
by v3d
Amish Country.
-
July 13, 2012, 2:39 p.m. CST
Love Jeong, but he is best in small doses of pure weirdness
by Mr. Giant
In a show like Community, I like it when he comes in for a few minutes and cleans house, not always as much when he's a main character in the stories...unless he's being an antagonist. Jeong, when doing his weird comedy mode stuff, needs to be an outsider.
-
July 13, 2012, 2:59 p.m. CST
Really?? They're gong to flail this premise a third time?
by DoctorWho?
-
July 13, 2012, 3:34 p.m. CST
Zach G, cashing paychecks on his way down into the toilet of mediocrity
by awepittance
-
July 13, 2012, 3:50 p.m. CST
Skitzo, logic like that (if you can even call it logic) is inane and stupid.....
by john
That's like saying, "If you don't like slavery, don't own a slave" and basically spits in the face of the concept of criticism - which everything is rightfully subject to, especially when race is involved. I bet you're one of those jackasses who say, "If you don't like America's policies, get out!" rather than wanting your country to improve and grow. Kill yourself immediately.
-
July 13, 2012, 3:57 p.m. CST
Chang eats the sun and drinks the skies
by The_guy_in_the_rated_R_movie
When the little girl singing that song on Community it had me rolling. Jeong is pretty funny on the show...me thinks more Mr. Chow is a good thing.
-
July 13, 2012, 6:01 p.m. CST
renetabard - I loath racism, in all forms, but what, exactly, made that headline derogatory towards Asians? I would love to have you explain it, and I am not being sarcastic - and no if I don't know then I must be stupid or oblivious answers. please- than
by Michael Lunney
renetabard - I loath racism, in all forms, but what, exactly, made that headline derogatory towards Asians? I would love to have you explain it, and I am not being sarcastic - and no if I don't know then I must be stupid or oblivious answers. please- thank you.
-
Now can someone get on that "Soulman" reboot?
-
July 13, 2012, 7:50 p.m. CST
renetabard - no he didn't- that analogy was ridiculous- So, presumably, you have no real thoughts of your own- oh well
by Michael Lunney
-
July 13, 2012, 10:28 p.m. CST
sorry I thought you were asking an actual and honest question and not just goading me so you could be a pompous prick. My bad.
by john
And take it from an asian, it's an apt comparison. Sorry, that's just the way it works. I assume you're some privileged white jackass, and therefore you really don't have much of a right to have an opinion on the matter, anyway.
-
And renetabard is just a troll, and not a very good one at that. Racist language is HATEFUL language. Nothing hateful in The Kidd's title.
-
July 13, 2012, 10:31 p.m. CST
wait, even if you don't agree with me, how is what I'm doing trolling?
by john
-
July 13, 2012, 10:33 p.m. CST
racism is only "hateful language?" Oh how naive, Positivelyslime
by john
so the term "racist stereotype" for starters, means nothing to you, then? He was CLEARLY making a reference to the chinese food dish, I mean he even fucking said "served up"
-
July 14, 2012, 8:13 a.m. CST
renetabard no one cares about your petty sensitivity to imaginary racism
by Michael Lunney
-
July 14, 2012, 9:36 a.m. CST
The Chinese guy in the Hangover movies was so funny. He was naked and his lulli was so tiny!
by ajit maholtra
Heheheheheheheheheheheheheheh.
-
July 14, 2012, 10:01 a.m. CST
Chow Fun is a big flat noodle, so that title is wrong, because Senior Chang's noodle is short and tiny like macaroni
by ajit maholtra
Heheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh.
-
Guaranteed if it were any other race, it would be fine, but then again, it's asians, and they still seem to be fair game to make fun of. Whatever, I'm arguing with some racist scumbag on an AICN talkback. Whoever wins, both lose.
-
July 14, 2012, 12:24 p.m. CST
If I thought it was derogatory- I would agree with you and join you in your outrage- but even you can't explain why it is an insult in your own words- run along now and stop annoying people with your trolling/insult game
by Michael Lunney
If I thought it was derogatory- I would agree with you and join you in your outrage- but even you can't explain why it is an insult in your own words you just made people say actual racist remarks in response to your misplaced concern. I hope that made you happy, bec ause you got to do what you wanted to do, insult people, over nothing - run along now and stop annoying people with your trolling/insult game - calling me a racist along with other insulting remarks is just one more mistake you are making - but REALLY- no one cares- see ya, I hope you get over your ridiculous faux outrage here and do something constructive today- for real, instead of your pretense here Thank You! 谢谢你。Xiè xie
-
So as the ambassador of all Asians ;), I hereby dismiss this headline as nothing more than a cute little play on words and Asian cuisine. Relax, Renetabard. Not everyone is out to get us. =)
-
now he's in every episode and pretty annoying
-
July 14, 2012, 1:43 p.m. CST
grieveylee - thank you for a 2nd sane Asian voice of reason to counter the juvenile rantings of someone who thinks it is fun to bait and then insult people who are much smarter than he is
by Michael Lunney
-
my intention was never to bait anyone. I have no idea how you could even see what I was saying as that, nor do I think it's necessary to "explain it in my own words." I did way up, in response to Kidds post. And to refer to yourself as "much smarter," well, you really do sound like a AICN talkbacker/blogger. Next let's hear about your girlfriend, the model in Canada. Eat shit, pal. I found it derogatory, even if it wasn't intended to be by Kidd himself. if you don't, more power to you. Doesn't mean i'm trying to troll and kick up a ruckus. You strike me as the type who discredits what anyone says by saying, "Hey, you're a troll," which is exactly what you did to me. Go fuck yourself and the mother you rode in on.
-
July 14, 2012, 6:03 p.m. CST
Do you think the guy who plays the character would find it racist?
by Ryan B
People are too damn sensitive nowadays.
-
Or I'll racist you!
-
Bitch ass white boys under pseudonyms say all kinda shit that they wouldn't say in real life here.<p> Knowledge Dropped!!
Top Talkbacks
- That rumor about Sony selling SPIDER-MAN? Don't you believe it for a second! -- 236 total posts 60 posts
- We have some new details on the POLTERGEIST remake/reboot/sequel!! -- 176 total posts 26 posts
- Papa Vinyard thinks that HANGOVER: PART III was a paycheck grab for a buncha people who are already rich!! -- 24 total posts 24 posts
- Next on the Reboot assemblyline? TIMECOP!! -- 65 total posts 21 posts
- The METALLICA THROUGH THE NEVER Teaser! -- 82 total posts 16 posts
- So where is FAST AND FURIOUS 7 going to take place!?! -- 58 total posts 9 posts
- Kristin Scott Thomas Chews Up Ryan Gosling's Girlfriend In A Very Nasty Clip From ONLY GOD FORGIVES! -- 49 total posts 7 posts
-
David Fury
Returns To 24!! -- 15 total posts 7 posts - The New WOLVERINE Trailer Brings Forth More Jean Grey!! -- 221 total posts 6 posts
- Body, Pad, Ride, Family, Church, Boys, Girls, And Porn In This Trailer For Joseph Gordon-Levitt's DON JON!! -- 25 total posts 5 posts