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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...

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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...

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