Unveiling the Spectacular Bruce Lee Anime: A Groundbreaking Project set for 2024!

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House of Lee, a new anime project announced by Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Enter the Dragon.

The project, set to debut in 2024, is a partnership between Bruce Lee Entertainment and Shibuya. It was Shannon Lee's own experiences that sparked her inspiration for the project, leading her to select anime as the ideal medium to convey stories enriched with action, culture, fantasy, and history.

A teaser trailer for the first-ever Bruce Lee anime project was released last Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic martial arts film, Enter the Dragon. Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's daughter, announced House of Lee, a new anime project, which is a collaboration between Bruce Lee Entertainment, the Shibuya content platform, and its co-founder Emily Yang.

Screenings of the classic film in 4K resolution will take place on Sunday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 16, at over 650 theaters across the United States. The trailer for House of Lee will be showcased during these screenings. The release of House of Lee is expected in 2024.

Inspired by personal stories, Shannon Lee developed the concept for House of Lee. Recognizing the incredible potential of anime as a storytelling medium, she seized the opportunity to explore the realms of action, culture, fantasy, and history within this format. For a long time, Bruce Lee Entertainment has been searching for the right animated project featuring Bruce Lee, and House of Lee perfectly fits the bill as an action-packed fantasy. The story follows Bruce Lee as the protagonist, assembling a team of warriors to confront an encroaching darkness.

House of Lee is a collaborative effort between Bruce Lee Entertainment and Shibuya, who devised a community campaign to garner support for the production. Shannon Lee's admiration for their White Rabbit anime short film, co-created by Shibuya's co-founder Emily Yang, influenced her decision to collaborate with them.

Lee was initially introduced to White Rabbit by Dennis Chang, a managing partner of Bruce Lee LLC. He had nothing but praise for the Shibuya team, commending their creativity and diligence. He mentioned how the collaboration came together naturally, which he saw as clear evidence of its immense potential.

Yang, on the other hand, found herself deeply inspired by the storyline of White Rabbit. It delved into profound themes such as spirituality, inner turmoil, and the lived experiences of AAPI individuals. The special screenings commemorating the 50th anniversary of Enter the Dragon will also include an introduction by renowned film historian Leonard Maltin. Additionally, there will be an exploration of the film's legacy as Hollywood's first kung-fu film and its lasting impact on the martial arts genre across different mediums.

Source: Deadline