Mike Leeder
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Mike Leeder is a film producer born and raised in the United Kingdom, but based in Hong Kong
since 1990. He has built a solid networrk and reputation in the Film and TV industry throughout Hong Kong, China, and the rest of Asia.
Leeder's Film production credits include such projects as Jet Li
's Fearless
directed by Ronny Yu
, Jackie Chan
's Rush Hour 3
, Baz Luhrman's Australia, the BBC's Phoo Action
, Blood: The Last Vampire
, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
, Nightlife Hero, Underground, Displaced, The Silencer, 10 Dead Men, The Bodyguard: A New Beginning and Yuen Woo-ping's return to directing, True Legend.
Leeder's TV credits include the acclaimed Sony documentary The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies, hosted by Samuel L Jackson, David Carradine: A Martial Arts Journey, The Alternative Rock N'Roll Years, 100 Biggest Film Stars, Jackie Chan: Dragon Power, Shock Movie Massacre,and many others, including several 'reality' shows, including numerous incarnations of The Amazing Race. In addition, Leeder's production credits include numerous music video and commercial projects.
Leeder serves as the Far Eastern Editor for Impact: The Global Action Entertainment magazine (www.impactmoviemagazine.co.uk), and is a regular contributor to Inside Kung Fu & Black Belt magazine. Leeder's work has also appeared in Femme Fatales, Oriental Cinema, Eastern Heroes, Screen Power, Jade Screen, Combat, Blitz and many more magazines focusing on martial arts or action movies. Leeder was co-author for the book '100% Jackie Chan: The Essential Companion' (ISBN 1840234911)
also contributes to several other books on the genre.
Leeder has also served as a consultant for various DVD companies providing interviews, commentaries and bonus features for such companies as Hong Kong Legends, Premier Asia, Media Blasters, BCI, and Dragon Dynasty.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
since 1990. He has built a solid networrk and reputation in the Film and TV industry throughout Hong Kong, China, and the rest of Asia.
Leeder's Film production credits include such projects as Jet Li
Jet Li
The fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong. Li acquired his screen name in 1982 in the Philippines when a publicity company thought his real name was too hard to pronounce...
's Fearless
Fearless (2006 film)
Fearless, known in Chinese as Huo Yuanjia and Jet Li's Fearless in the United Kingdom and the United States, is a 2006 film directed by Ronny Yu and starring Jet Li...
directed by Ronny Yu
Ronny Yu
Ronny Yu Yan-Tai is a Hong Kong director, producer, and movie writer. Yu was born in Hong Kong and graduated from Ohio University. He has worked on both Hong Kong and American films.- Career :...
, Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
's Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 3 is a 2007 martial arts/action-comedy film, and the third installment in the Rush Hour film series, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, that began with the 1998 film Rush Hour and continued with the first sequel Rush Hour 2 in 2001. The film was officially announced on May 7, 2006,...
, Baz Luhrman's Australia, the BBC's Phoo Action
Phoo Action
Phoo Action is a BBC Three 60 minute TV pilot, one of six drama pilots that were transmitted in early 2008, and was first broadcast on February 12, 2008 at 21:00 UTC. Phoo Action is based on the Jamie Hewlett created strip 'Get The Freebies' which ran in The Face from June 1996 to June 1997...
, Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire is a 2000 anime film produced by Production I.G and SPE Visual Works and directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo. The film premiered in theaters in Japan on November 18, 2000...
, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 2008 American action adventure film and sequel to The Mummy and The Mummy Returns . The film stars Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Luke Ford, and Jet Li, and was released on August 1, 2008 in the United States...
, Nightlife Hero, Underground, Displaced, The Silencer, 10 Dead Men, The Bodyguard: A New Beginning and Yuen Woo-ping's return to directing, True Legend.
Leeder's TV credits include the acclaimed Sony documentary The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies, hosted by Samuel L Jackson, David Carradine: A Martial Arts Journey, The Alternative Rock N'Roll Years, 100 Biggest Film Stars, Jackie Chan: Dragon Power, Shock Movie Massacre,and many others, including several 'reality' shows, including numerous incarnations of The Amazing Race. In addition, Leeder's production credits include numerous music video and commercial projects.
Leeder serves as the Far Eastern Editor for Impact: The Global Action Entertainment magazine (www.impactmoviemagazine.co.uk), and is a regular contributor to Inside Kung Fu & Black Belt magazine. Leeder's work has also appeared in Femme Fatales, Oriental Cinema, Eastern Heroes, Screen Power, Jade Screen, Combat, Blitz and many more magazines focusing on martial arts or action movies. Leeder was co-author for the book '100% Jackie Chan: The Essential Companion' (ISBN 1840234911)
also contributes to several other books on the genre.
Leeder has also served as a consultant for various DVD companies providing interviews, commentaries and bonus features for such companies as Hong Kong Legends, Premier Asia, Media Blasters, BCI, and Dragon Dynasty.