(PDiL/PEOPLE): Hello everyone. I'm Patrizia DiLucchio, your host, and on behalf of PEOPLE Magazine I'd like to welcome you all here.

Before I introduce our special guest this evening, film director JACKIE CHAN, I'd like to remind everyone that this is a moderated conference -- and it is being conducted simultaneously on Compuserve AND the world wide web!
We're incredibly lucky to have him joining us here tonight. Welcome Jackie!

(Jackie Chan) It's nice to be here. It's a magic thing to be talking to everyone!

(PDiL/PEOPLE): I'm going to sneak in one question while everyone else is warming up their fingers.. How will the 1997 Chinese take-over of Hong Kong affect the Hong Kong film industry?

(Jackie Chan) I wish I could be typing this myself!

I don't know about other people, but as far as my own films are concerned, as you know my films are never political--it's always happy-go-lucky, suitable even for kids. My films are all geared toward young people, so no matter what the government, I think that they will welcome my films.

Question from DUBLIN, OH: [71172,1134] Kurt Schroeder Of your films, which is your favorite and why?

(Jackie Chan) it's Police Story. Because at that time, many people said that police films would not work anymore. I wanted to prove that they could be made if they were made well. The same thing applied to Kung Fu movies. Everyone said they can't work anymore. This is why I made 'Drunken Master II' and they were both No. 1.

Question from MINNEAPOLIS, MN: [72172,1055] Richard Brantley
Now that Samo Hung has worked with you again on "Thunderbolt", what are the chances that you, Samo, and Yuen Biao might make one more comedy together?

(Jackie Chan) The next movie is Samo-directed. The location is in New York. Everything was done, but Samo came to tell me that "all is done, but New York is too cold." So we changed the place to Sydney, and pretended it was New York. For the last three weeks we came back to New York. I believe it was May or April. Samo directed that. I think the next film will be Samo directed (too).

(4-28,Internet Questions)
I want to ask if Jackie thinks Rumble is a funny movie. The trailer made it look somewhat serious.

(Jackie Chan) It is a comedy movie. We have a certain different "cut" to it, because in America I have to show this to a different audience. We have a different for everyone -- ladies, children. I'm not lying, for me, there is one cut and it's for Everybody!

I should add that there will be six to eight different versions of trailers for this movie and each one is targeted for a different audience. But only one movie :-)

Question from REDFORD, MI: [102200,375] DANIEL KOUSTAS
If I wanted to introduce your films to someone, which 3 movies would you suggest I have them see

(Jackie Chan) If you really want me to choose: Police Story Part I, Project A, Part I, and Rumble in the Bronx.

Question from PORTLAND, OR: [102315,1122] beovich
Jackie, what day are you going to be on David Letterman so that I can set my VCR! I don't want to miss it!

(Jackie Chan) That's Feb 13. I'm a little bit nervous. I've been thinking about what I should do for the program...

Should I beat him up (Letterman)? Should I try something funny? I'm worried about my English.

If I can't pronounce my English good, I will kick his butt! Hahaha! :-)

Question from EXTERNAL NETWORK: [103711,3451] Jack Cleary
Has Jackie ever taken dance? Some of his moves suggest he has.

(Jackie Chan) I've never learned dance but I like to watch dance --especially Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. I learned a lot of things from them.

(4-28,Internet Questions)
Jackie I was wondering if you will ever fight Benny 'the Jet' again?

(Jackie Chan) Benny the Jet -- I think he's a great fighter. We still have a commitment for sparring together. But I think that he's retired now. So I'll let him go. Hahaha. But we're VERY good friends (I should call him up.) (Thank you for reminding me!)

Question from EXTERNAL NETWORK: [76507,1175] James D. Hudnall
Will you be working with John Woo again someday?

(Jackie Chan) Not at this moment. I don't know about later -- we might. I still have several projects to do. I'm going to see his "Broken Arrow" on the 5th. I want to see what happens.

Question from SACRAMENTO, CA: [75333,1460] Tony Chaney II considering the extreme stunts you do in your movies made in china, is their anything preventing you doing the same stunts in American movies, such as insurance, etc. ?

(Jackie Chan) I think that it's difficult in America. For one thing, the insurance companies won't let you do it. So this is why I'm filming in Asia -- I can do whatever I want to do. Since I've been in Asia, all the insurance companies have put me on a black list!

Question from VAN NUYS, CA: [76711,753] Ken Mei
Will you work with Maggie Cheung or Michelle Yeoh again? Please work with Lee Choi Fung (Moon Lee)!

(Jackie Chan) Okay, after you've requested it, I'll try it. Because some of those girls have fallen in love, some have other projects to do--they're busy. But I'll keep your suggestion in my mind, thanks!

(Internet Question):
Jackie will there ever be another Drunken Master movie?

(Jackie Chan) I've been trying to make Drunken Master III and (chomping on pizza) the script is very hard to think through. I've been working on it, though.

Question from INDIANAPOLIS, IN: [103522,1026] gian carlo
who were you martial art influences and 2. what is your religion?

(Jackie Chan) All good martial arts people have influenced me -- of course. Especially Bruce Lee. There were several Korean teachers of Tae Kwon Do who influenced me as well. Of course, the most important one who influenced me a lot was Buster Keaton. As for the second question, every religion teaches you good things. But I think that the most important thing is to be true to yourself.

Question from LOS ANGELES, CA: [103320,3701] Robert
Which American directors or actors are you planning on working with or would like to work with, I know Quentin Tarantino is a big fan?

(Jackie Chan) By the way, I believe -- or my philosophy in life -- is that you cannot please everybody. Just make sure you are true to yourself.

They've made fun of me, and I also make fun of them. Sorry (strange fingers doing the typing) (Jackie punches typist) I'm a very big FAN of their. I'm very angry that it takes so long for a Stallone script to come. I've been waiting. The next ones I want to work with are Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Jim Cameron, and WHY doesn't Tarantino have a script for me right now?? I really want to know what would happen with my sense of action and American special effects.

(4-28,Internet Questions)
Jackie: what do you think of JET LI?

(Jackie Chan) Jet Li is a wonderful actor but we are different types. He is more serious and has Hong Kong-style special effects. So this is why we have different styles, but we are good friends. Supposedly we'll try to make a movie together. But the script writers aren't done yet. They always think -- how can we put two stars together -- they want to make it even

Question from TORONTO, ON: [102567,3500] Stanley Chan
How do you feel about no holds barred contests such as the Ultimate Fighting ChampionShip? Do you think they help or hurt Martial Arts in general?

(Jackie Chan) For me, I don't like it (Ultimate Fighting). I think it's too violent. Before, all people wanted to learn these kinds of things. But I think this kind is wrong. When I watch this kind of fighting -- it's too violent -- what do you think? I've learned all kinds of martial arts, but this is for sport only.

(4-28,Internet Questions)
Jackie- how serious are you about getting into the US market? I think it will be great if you start making movies here!

(Jackie Chan) Right now, I'm very serious about coming here. That's why I'm here doing a promotion tour. I think a promotion tour is more difficult. In 10 days, I have to travel around America -- and I have another 14 days to go! I'm really scared taking airplanes.

Question from CZO: [76746,3047] Matrix
Jackie, what do you think are the main differences between Western made martial arts films and Eastern made ones? What is the box office take of a "successful" film in Hong Kong?

(Jackie Chan) For me, I have a more freedom to do whatever I want to do. If you know Drunken Master II, only the end, that seven-minute fighting sequence took me four months to shoot that. You cannot do that in America. No way. The producer would kill you.

(4-28,Internet Questions)
What do you think of American Action Films?

(Jackie Chan) Before, there was the American Action Movie. Now I think there is no AmericanAction movie. In Asia, we call it the American Special Effects Movie. The real American action movies were those of people like Buster Keaton. But the age is changing. I think American special effects are very entertaining, though.

Question from NEW YORK, NY: [72703,1133] Linda Chang
is Jackie in Hong Kong or New York right now?

(Jackie Chan) We're on tour right now and, right now, we're at Planet Hollywood in New York -- (I can say that because, by the time you come here, I will already have left!) You want me to wait for you? Hahaha! Come and see.

(4-28,Internet Questions),br> Jackie, how tall are you, and how much do you weigh?

(Jackie Chan) I'm five foot ten and a half...160 lbs.

Question from EXTERNAL NETWORK: [103711,3451] Jack Cleary
Hollywood takes years to produce most movies. How long does the average Jackie Chan movie take from start to finish

(Jackie Chan) I think that, from start to finish, about one year. I spend most of the time with action scenes, choreographing them, reasonable fighting -- natural comedy...

Question from CFT: [102653,3137] Eigo Todoroki
Hi Jackie. I'm your fan since when I saw "Project A" in Japan, when I was 11 year old. I want to ask you that how many more action movies you think you will make? And would you prefer being a director and producer than being an actor?

(Jackie Chan)
I think I will do about six more action movies. Right now, I still like being an actor. I still have a lot of technique to show to the audience. And later on...(thinking) I will be an action director. And producer. I might open a school to teach people how to fight in movies. (Looking at "Staying Alive' on the big screen ) I think American films have good editing.

(PDiL/PEOPLE): I'm posting this for Kenny Fung... He's having tech difficulties so he asked me to ask you... Do people still compare you to Bruce Lee? And if so, how do you react to this?

(Jackie Chan) Not any more. This is what makes this trip very easy. 15 years ago everyone asked me -- the press -- Who are you? The second Bruce Lee? But not on this trip. I'm so happy! When they compare me to him, of course, I'm happy. But by now everyone knows that I have a totally different style from Bruce Lee. He was like a Superhero. I am not. He was like a real Kung Fu Man. I'm more like a Caesar Salad- a mix of everything. I have action, kung fu, comedy...

(4-28,Internet Questions)
Do you have any lasting effects from all the injuries you have sustained?

(Jackie Chan) Oh, many. Especially my back and along the top of the back. (I severely sprained my neck in one film). But I'm doing okay. But don't worry about my injuries, just go see my movies. That's my problem. My job is to make movies, your job is to see them. Thank you.

(4-28,Internet Questions)
It's hard to find your movies with English subtitles in this country. Are there any plans to re-release your older movies?

(Jackie Chan) If Rumble is a success, I believe all my movies will be shown in 2,000 theaters with English dubbing. I really hope all my new fans will see my movies not on video, but on a big screen. On TV you lose a lot.

Question from EXTERNAL NETWORK: [103162,2674] debaria
As a female fan, I would like to see more romance in Jackie's story lines. Is this something I could look for in any new releases?

(Jackie Chan) Now we are beginning to add that. Rumble has a little bit. The next one maybe more. The next one maybe MORE (getting a little excited).

Question from NEW YORK, NY: [76710,114] MrSulu
Has there been any stunt that you wanted to do, started to do, but then said, "Wait, am I crazy? I not going to do this!!!"

(Jackie Chan) None that I reject. Any stunt that I design, I can't reject. I know I can do it. Of course, when it comes time to do it, I'm a little scared.

(PDiL/PEOPLE): I am asking this for Christopher J. Lest... is it true that your first English word was...EGG???

(Jackie Chan) Yes. Because at the restaurant, when I said "eh?" She asked "How would you like your egg?"-- it's a long story (shaking head) And a big joke.

Question from TORONTO, ON: [102567,3500] Stanley Chan
What does your workout regimen consist of? Do you do a lot of weight lifting, or do you feel that bulky muscles slow you down too much?

(Jackie Chan) Jogging, punching and kicking. With weights,, it's very light weight, because I really need a flexible body to make it all work. And light-weight as possible.

Question from LOS ANGELES, CA: [76062,2445] Jim Wheelock
You mentioned you'd like to work with Lucas, Spielberg or Jim Cameron. Does this mean you see yourself doing a science fiction or fantasy film? What would be a dream project?

(Jackie Chan) (Now watching Charlie Chaplin and smiling.) I would like to do an action movie. I still want to do my stunts, but I would want to see what would happen with those larger special effects in the background. Maybe there is something new that could come from that.

(PDiL/PEOPLE): Jackie, I know you must be tired with all that traveling around! And I want to thank you for this magical hour you've given us tonight!

(Jackie Chan) Thanks!

(PDiL/PEOPLE): Everyone in the audience, I know some of you did not get the chance to ask your questions! There were so many of them.

Thank you all for coming!

And thank you Jackie!

(Jackie Chan) This time that I've come to America, I'm very happy because I've found there are a lot of people here supporting me. This has given me new confidence. But I must say this was a magical hour for me too. This is magic to me--because I can talk to so many of you at once. I hope to introduce more of my new "friends" to my movies. I will continue to make better movies, without hurting myself.