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Worst Idea Ever: Jaden Smith Confirmed For Karate Kid Remake
/Film —
... Variety confirms that Jaden will star in a “refashioned” remake of the 1980’s classic. It gets worse, the film will be set in an exotic locale, with a shoot planned for next year in Beijing. Chris Murphy’s screenplay is said to “borrow elements” from the original film, and is not a strict remake. ...
Karate Kid remake on
Filmstalker —
... killed that rumour flat saying that neither he nor his son were involved in it. Well it looks like he was involved in it, or perhaps he wasn't at the time and the idea got into his head, either way that's no longer true as we hear from Variety that ...
Newsbites: Watchmen! Trek! Karate!
FilmChat —
... directing. But it looks like the Blu-Ray version of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) will be based on the theatrical edition of that film, and not on the slightly improved DVD edition that came out in 2001, because the souped-up special effects were rendered in 480p, and not in high-def. -- TrekMovie.com 3. Jaden Smith, son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, is attached to a remake of The Karate Kid (1984-1994). -- Variety
It's Official: Jaden Smith is The New 'Karate Kid'
Cinematical —
... , there was a rumor that the project was coming together, and all these months later, it's now been confirmed by Variety. The ...
Jaden Smith to Strike a Crane Pose
Vulture —
... kid meets weird old guy who teaches him how to deal with his tormentors, etc.) but is not a strict remake. The script is being written by Chris Murphy and will be shot next year in Beijing and other exotic locales. The part of Pat Morita's inimitable Mr. Miagyi has yet to be cast, but given Jaden's apparent inability to appear onscreen without pops by his side, don't be surprised when Big Willie's Dojo takes on Cobra Kai in this updated version. [Variety] ...
Jaden Smith is the new Karate Kid
Seriously? OMG! WTF? —
... The long rumored rumor that Jaden Smith would be the new Karate Kid in the remake of the hit movie was finally confirmed by Variety. Will Smith will be producing his son in the movie, that will begin filming next year in Bejing and other cities. The more I read the article the more sad I got that they are destroying another franchise. Positive note Jaden takes Martial Arts classes. ...
Jaden Smith is The Karate Kid
Just Jared —
... , the 10-year-old son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, will star in the refashioned 1984 hit The Karate Kid, reports Variety. ...
Nicolas Cage In Yellowface And Other Mr. Miyagi Suggestions For The 'Karate Kid' Remake [The Karate Kid]
Gawker: defamer —
... Hollywood's steady death march to the Idea-Killing Fields continues with news today that Jaden Smith—smarmy hatchling of the ...
Will Smith's Kid Gets Beat Up and Learns Karate
RopeofSilicon.com —
I am not sure what I find more comical, the picture to the right, the fact Will Smith's kid (Jaden) is going to star in a Karate Kid remake or the fact the Variety article announcing the casting says The Next Karate Kid "launched the career of Hilary Swank." First off, the two brown bears in a bit of outdoor karate is quite funny, or perhaps cute is the word. Second, a Karate Kid remake is so uninteresting I can't even begin to fathom how it could be good. The film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities and will be set in there. The story is expected to ...
Will Smith's Son Starring In 'Karate Kid' Remake
Splash News Online —
The legendary film, The Karate Kid , which starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, like many great 80's movies, is being remade . The updated version is being produced by Jerry Weintraub, who was behind the original 1984 smash hit and will star Will Smith's son 10-year-old son Jaden in the lead role. The plot about a bullied teen learning to stand up for himself will stay the same but with filming locations in Beijing, China and other Asian countries expect a much more exotic backdrop. Jaden previously starred alongside his father in The ...
