Aw, hellz yeah - this is the best freaking news I’ve read all week. Aint It Cool News is reporting that Stephen Chow will not only don the cheauffeur outfit previously occupied by Bruce Lee in the Green Hornet, he’s also slated to direct. Boiiiing!

I will admit to some mild disappointment that Jersey Boy Kevin Smith dropped out of the Green Hornet forever-and-a-day ago (my wife is from the Garden State and we share no small amount of affection for Mr. Smith - I suspect this is due in part to the fact that my wife says I look like a Filipino Kevin Smith - make of that what you will…).

But - all that aside, I think Chow is a perfect choice. I know there are some who will want Chow to be a little restrained in his handling of the material, but I’m hoping he brings his craziest A-game. I’m seriously jonesing for a full-on crazy-ass Shaolin Soccer Green Hornet. Probably won’t go over well in the wake of the Wachowski’s Speed Racer mess, but to hell with good taste…

Press release follows:

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF ROCK AND ROLL ROMANTIC DRAMA NANA 2

DVD Release And Special Poster Promotion Highlight Sequel To Hit Film NANA Based On Popular Shojo Manga Series

San Francisco, CA, JULY 22, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announced the release of NANA 2, the feature film sequel to the popular rock and roll drama NANA, which is based on Ai Yazawa’s best-selling manga (graphic novel) series. NANA 2 debuts on DVD on July 29, with an estimated retail price of $24.98.

In support of the release, VIZ Pictures is holding a special NANA 2 poster giveaway promotion. Fans are encouraged to visit the film’s dedicated official website at http://www.nanathemovies.com and enter the contest before August 20 for a chance to win a full-color poster featuring the cast of the film. Ten random winners will be selected.

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