I wonder what the modern-day, Jackie Chan equivalent of "wax on, wax off" will be. I'm sure it will in some way involve comic tumbling on the level of slapstick.
Variety reports that Jackie Chan has joined the cast of the upcoming "Karate Kid" remake/reboot/return/recall/re-whatever. The project, titled "Kung Fu Kid," is an update of the Ralph Macchio/Pat Morita-led 80s classic set in modern-day Beijing. Already confirmed to be stepping into the youthful starring role once occupied by Macchio is Jaden Smith, son of Hollywood stars Will and Jada Pinkett. Chan will play Morita's wizened sensei, who teaches his pupil the ancient art of self-defense through everyday activities. Read more...
We all know a "Karate Kid" remake starring Will Smith's son Jaden is coming. We all know that some people are unsure that this is a good thing. But still, even as the project has been rendered wobbly with controversy, Ralph Macchio refuses to sweep the leg.
“Listen, here’s my take on it," the 80's icon told MTV News on Sunday, making his first-ever public statements addressing the remake of the film that made him famous. "I think Jaden - you know, Will Smith’s kid - the kid’s got chops. He’s young; he’s like eleven...That story will work forever, when well-told. So, it makes sense in that respect." Read more...
Will Smith normally appears in action films that feature aliens and big explosions, but with his son Jaden's forthcoming starring role in a remake of the 'Karate Kid', the whole family may soon become synonymous with martial arts as well.
Though Smith Jr. is locked in for the Ralph Macchio role, a key character is yet to be cast, that of Daniel's wise sensei. "We don't have a Mr. Miyagi yet," Smith told MTV News. "There's a couple of people that we're really intrigued by, but I don't want to say any names because I'll be in trouble."
Interestingly, though the original movie was set in the United States, the new version will take place in China, and that means key characters will change with it. "We're making it with the China Film Group, so it'll be based in Beijing. Mr. Miyagi was originally Japanese, so there'll be a Chinese adaptation to it." Read more...
We're only a short while away from the December 12 release of "The Day The Earth Stood Still," and now we've got a couple exclusive clips to whet your appetite for this remake of the sci-fi classic. So watch below as extraterrestrial Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) informs earth babe Helen (Jennifer Connelly) that the planet and everyone on it are, like, totally screwed.
When you're through with that, click here to watch another exclusive clip of Will Smith spawn Jaden pleading with Connelly to let him kill everything in sight. Kids today.
I think it's official -- if you were old enough to see "The Karate Kid" in theaters, Hollywood considers you ancient news, and your childhood memories up for grabs. It's the latest 80s movie to get the remake treatment, following in the wake of proposed updates of "Short Circuit," "Footloose," "Red Dawn," and "The Last Starfighter."
According to Variety, Jaden Smith, son of Will, is set to star as the next crane-kicking Karate Kid, confirming rumors that have swirled since September. The movie will be produced by Overbrook Entertainment, Smith's production shingle. No director has been named, but Chris Murphy is penning the script.
This "Karate Kid" will be decidedly more exotic. Rather than being set in sunny California, the film will be shot in Beijing and other foreign cities. Read more...
