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Article: Crush on 'Rush': Tucker and gang return for another run.(sequel of 'Rush Hour' planned:Chris Tucker to contract with New Line Cinema Corp.)
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- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- May 5, 2005
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The next "Rush Hour" is finally in the fast lane.
Chris Tucker, who has made only "Rush Hour" films since 1998, is expected to sign a two-picture, $40 million contract at New Line, which has been trying extremely hard to get the third installment of the buddy pic off the ground.
Tucker's signature, to be delivered alter a meeting today with director Brett Ratner and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson, will put "Rush Hour 3" on track for a late fall start in Los Angeles and Paris.
Tucker's involvement also activates a near-$20 million payday for Jackie Chan and a $7.5 million payday for director Ratner. It essentially greenlights a film that will cost ...