(HONG KONG - October 26, 2006) There is a robber on the loose at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong as Slipper, Jackie Chan's character from his latest box-office hit "Rob-B-Hood", steals the limelight!
From now on, Rob-B-Hood will be the first character guests encounter as step into the world of celebrity at the Peak.
"Jackie Chan is one of our most popular stars at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. We're always looking for ways to keep the guest experience fresh and exciting by introducing new features to the attraction and we're sure that guests will love checking out this original outfit. We're grateful to Jackie for loaning us this piece of memorabilia!" said Kelly Mak, Head of Marketing and Customer Services, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.
The outfit is an original costume from Rob-B-Hood, Jackie Chan's latest action comedy about three gangsters who kidnap a baby. Jackie Chan wore the charcoal polo neck top and twill pants during in the opening scene, where he kidnaps a baby.
Rob-B-Hood is a significant departure from Jackie's most famous leading roles where he is always portrayed as the hero that saves the day. However, in this movie, Chan plays Slipper, a gambling addict who kidnaps the baby grandson of a tycoon for a $30-million ransom. At the end, the small-time crook finds his conscience and protects the baby from the mafia.
About Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, born in Hong Kong in 1954, is one of the biggest action stars in Asia and throughout the world. His prolific film career spanning three decades has marked him as the most popular Asian action movie star since Bruce Lee. In the late 1990s, he gained considerable success in the US with the movie Rumble in the Bronx. Possibly the most recognized Hong Kong celebrity; he is also Hong Kong's official tourism ambassador.
About Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a unique celebrity-inspired attraction that connects guests with famous people, famous events and famous times. Featuring five themed areas, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong provides guests with the opportunity to meet their idols and do the things that famous people do!
As part of the exciting Peak Tower Renovation, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong reopened in May 2006 after a HK$20 million expansion project, building a brand new entrance area on P1 Level of the Peak Tower and adding a further 7000 sq. ft of exhibition space.
The new look attraction features over 100 local and international celebrity wax figures with exciting audiovisual effects and interactive experiences to create truly magical moments for all guests.
Originally opened in August 2000, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is the first permanent Madame Tussauds in Asia and is one of six Madame Tussauds that are located in London, New York, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Shanghai.
