Thursday July 5, 1:37 pm Eastern Time

Press Release

ADVISORY/World Premiere for ``Rush Hour 2'' to Be Held Thursday, July 26, 2001

WHAT:       In this highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster
            comedy that grossed more than $250 million worldwide,
            Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are back to reprise their
            roles as unlikely partners who confront the biggest case
            of their careers. As Detectives Carter and Lee become
            increasingly tangled in a criminal conspiracy involving a
            deadly Triad gang, the nonstop adventure takes them on a
            journey from Hong Kong to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where
            they must use all of their talents to trap one of the
            world's most feared gangsters.

            Directed by Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour," "The Family Man"),
            "Rush Hour 2" co-stars Zhang Ziyi ("Crouching Tiger,
            Hidden Dragon"), Alan King, John Lone and Roselyn Sanchez
            and is produced by Arthur Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum, Jon
            Glickman, Jay Stern and Andy Davis.

WHO:        From the film: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi,
            Roselyn Sanchez, John Lone, Jeremy Piven, director Brett
            Ratner and producers Arthur Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum,
            Jon Glickman, Jay Stern and Andy Davis.

            Guests: TBA

WHEN:       Thursday, July 26, 2001
            Media check-in: 5:45 p.m.
            Arrivals: 6:30 p.m.
            Screening: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:      Screening:    Mann's Chinese Theatre
                          6925 Hollywood Blvd.
                          Hollywood

NOTE:       TV and photo coverage is invited; credentials required.
            To RSVP and for additional information, please contact
            Gina Soliz at 310/967-6685.

            "Rush Hour 2" opens nationwide Aug. 3, 2001.

New Line Cinema Corp., Los Angeles
Gina Soliz, 310/967-6685