(7 Jan 1995) English/Nat

Movie star Jean Claude van Damme has launched a search for a martial arts expert to be his next co-star.

The actor, currently starring in the movie Time Cop, used his visit to Hong Kong to add another piece of memorabilia to the walls of the local Planet Hollywood restaurant.

Hong Kong's Planet Hollywood opened in May 1994.

And like the other branches around the world, it has thrived on the theme of famous movie memorabilia.

Merchandise bearing the Planet Hollywood name is a popular buy and a separate shop has been opened specifically for this lucrative sideline.

Inside, the main attractions are the surreal surroundings with items used by famous film stars as a dining backdrop.

Enter stage right - Jean Claude van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels.

Van Damme is adored in martial arts-mad Hong Kong as he has starred in several films made in the region, including Bloodsport, Kickboxer and Double Impact.

Now he is searching for talent for his next production, "The Quest".

SOUNDBITE: (quality as incoming - camera mike)
"We're looking for some martial arts...between 20 and 25 years old from all nationalities in this big city of Hong Kong."
SUPER CAPTION: Jean Claude van Damme - actor/martial arts expert

To the bemused stares of regular patrons, Van Damme threw Planet Hollywood merchandise into the crowd and put in a quick commercial for his latest film - Time Cop.

SOUNDBITE:
"And don't forget to go see Timecop, it's opening very soon in Hong Kong....It's really my best movie yet. It's a sci-fi movie."
SUPER CAPTION: Jean Claude van Damme.

He also helped Planet Hollywood celebrate the granting of its liquor licence presenting the outfit he wore in another of his films - Street Fighter.

Having added another piece of memorabilia to the restaurant started by fellow Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Van Damme made his exit while deftly handling autograph seekers.

Then he almost became a street fighter of a different kind, trying to fend off fans waiting outside.

And finally, the movie star made the traditional star's exit - a limousine drive into the sunset.

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