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The Next KARATE KID Is …
Published 11/11/2008 by Hercules at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
The Next KARATE KID Is … I am – Hercules!! Will Smith’s son Jaden will pose like a crane, taking over the Ralph Macchio role in Sony’s remake of “The Karate Kid.” The remake, written by somebody named Chris Murphy, will be set in Beijing. Can Macchio ("Ugly Betty") be lured back to play Mr. Mayagi? Find all of Variety’s story on the matter here . AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Will Smith's Son Is The New Karate Kid
Published 11/11/2008 at Cinema Blend News
Will Smith's Son Is The New Karate Kid It was way back in September of 2007 that we first heard the Will Smith is remaking The Karate Kid with his son rumors. Now they’re confirmed. Variety says that Jaden Smith, last seen by most huddling next to his real life dad Will Smith on the floor of a subway station bathroom in Pursuit of Happyness , will be the new Ralph Macchio. Columbia Pictures is backing the remake, with Will Smith involved in producing it. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, but what they have right now is mostly just an idea that they want to use ...

Jaden Smith Confirmed for The Karate Kid!?
Published 11/11/2008 by The ODI (noreply@blogger.com) at Movies - Spoilers
... debut, "The Pursuit of Happyness," which Overbrook and Escape Artists produced for Columbia. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. China Film Group Corp. will co-produce in China. Source: Variety ...

Jaden Smith Next Karate Kid
Published 11/11/2008 at FilmWad
Up and coming film star Jaden Smith is going to take on a remake of the 80's classic, The Karate Kid.  According to Variety Jaden, son of superstar Will Smith, is following in his dads footsteps after his powerful role in The Pursuit of Happyness. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. The younger Smith, who next stars in "The Day the ...

Early buzz: '30 Rock,' 'Daily Show,' 'L Word' and more
Published 11/11/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
Hello there! It's getting chilly in my city, and right now I'm trying not to freak out because a realtor is showing my apartment in a couple hours. (My apartment is a total mess.) While I move some boxes around, check out these headlines: - We have a story about tonight's return of ...

Jaden Smith is the new ‘Karate Kid’
Published 11/11/2008 by Franck Tabouring at The Screening Log
Jaden Smith will topline Coumbia’s new version of John G. Avildsen’s 1984 hit movie “The Karate Kid.” Chris Murphy is writing the remake. Variety says the film will borrow from the original, in which a bullied boy learns all there is to know about karate with the help of an enthusiastic mentor. Jaden last starred alongside his father Will Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He can next be seen in “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” The original “Karate Kid” was followed by three sequels, which I hope we won’t have to experience with ...

Karate Kid Remake Finally Confirmed. Trade Roughage 11/11/08
Published 11/11/2008 by Christopher Campbell at SpoutBlog
After being rumored in September ‘07, a Karate Kid remake starring Will Smith’s son Jaden has finally been confirmed by Variety. Was this the longest period between a leak and a legit announcement? Considering the rumor had been followed by news that the elder Smith denied the project and the casting, there was probably just a lot of ironing to do on their deal to bring back the franchise, the latest of which will be set and filmed primarily in China (not Japan??). Only 14 movies have been submitted for consideration for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, which means there ...

A STAR IS BORN CREATED
Published 11/11/2008 by Arasto at Faded Youth Blog
Will Smith’s kids have slowly but surely been following in his footsteps, appearing in films and working red carpets. Now comes news that younger son Jaden is starring in a movie being made just for him: a remake of Karate Kid. Per Variety: Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit “The Karate Kid,” which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith. The script is being written by Chris ...

This Isn't Your Dad's The Karate Kid
Published 11/11/2008 at Videogum
... In destroying-the-golden-nostalgic-remnants-of-your-childhood news today, they're remaking The Karate Kid. And not only are they casting Jaden Smith as Daniel, they're writing the movie for him. Perfect. Love that kid (do not love that kid). From Variety: ...

Jaden Smith is the Next Next 'Karate Kid'
Published 11/11/2008 at I Watch Stuff - The Best Movie News Ever
Jaden Smith, the ten-year-old son of Will Smith, has been lined up to star in a remake of The Karate Kid. Which is strange because he's ten. Previously it was feared, now it's official: Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit "The Karate Kid," which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow ...

Reel Talk Mixtape
Published 11/11/2008 by reeltalk at Reel Talk
... Will Smith's baby boy to be the next 'Karate Kid.' The 1984 classic 'Karate Kid' will be having a little make over, with a re-vamped script and new star Jaden Smith. ...

Will Smith Enlists Son Jaden For ‘Karate Kid’ Remake
Published 11/11/2008 by Elisabeth Rappe at MTV Movies Blog
... 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. ...

Will Smith & son Jaden to remake Karate Kid; Jada: kids don’t get allowance
Published 11/11/2008 by Celebitchy at Cele|bitchy
... written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. China Film Group Corp. will co-produce in China. The younger Smith, who next stars in “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” is a martial arts practitioner. [From Variety] In the interview quoted earlier, Jada also addressed criticism that her kids may be ...

Wax On, Wax Off, Wax NO
Published 11/11/2008 by Michael K at Dlisted - Be Very Afraid
Last year , Will Smith denied that his 10-year-old son Jaden Smith would star in a remake of " The Karate Kid. " Will was majorly lie-telling. It was confirmed that Jaden will play the title role in a remake which starts shooting in Bejing and other places next year. Variety reports the movie will be produced by Jerry Weintraub (he did the original). Chris Murphy will write that shit. The remake will follow the same plot as the original: a bullied kid fights back thanks to the help of a mentor. This will be Jaden's third movie. He's already had roles in " The Day The Earth Stood Still " and " The Pursuit of Happyness ." A Karate Kid ...

Jaden Smith is the new “Karate Kid”
Published 11/11/2008 by The Blemish at The Blemish
Will Smith’s son Jaden, 10, has been cast as the next Daniel Larusso in Hollywood’s latest attempt at raping my childhood, a remake of The Karate Kid. Variety reports: The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. Jaden is more than qualified because as stated, Smith is a martial arts practioner. Even though he’s 10. And ...

Jaden Smith = The Next Karate Kid?
Published 11/11/2008 by BuzzSugar at BuzzSugar -- Entertainment hourly.
[image] We all know that Hollywood is extremely remake-happy these days, so I'm not even going to resist the Karate Kid remake news because it was probably bound to happen, right? Now moving onto the casting: Jaden Smith is first in line to play the lead role, the Kid himself, in a new version of the 1984 pop culture staple. Variety has more info: The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. The ...

Will Smith’s ‘Karate Kid’ remake
Published 11/11/2008 by Fred Turd at Chisme Time
A year after Will Smith and his publicist shot down reports that he was working on a remake of Karate Kid starring son Jaden—”certainly not” was the official word—the project is now a go. According to Variety, Columbia Pictures is waxing on for a remake of the 1984 classic, reworking it as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith, Will and Jada’s 10-year-old progeny and his father’s costar in The Pursuit of Happyness. The elder Smith is not expected to appear in the film, but will produce. Chris Murphy, the scribe of the ...

Breaking News! Will Smith Can Do Whatever He Wants Because He’s Famous
Published 11/11/2008 by Rick at TunaFlix
“Never forget: if you have enough money, you can do anything!” Variety is reporting that some of our worst fears have been realized - The Karate Kid is being “refashioned” as a star vehicle for Will Smith’s kid. The movie will be shifted to Beijing, but the general plot will stay the same, of a “bullied youth [who] learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor,” with Jaden Smith playing the character Ralph Macchio made famous. Jaden, who can next be seen ...

Why remake 'The Karate Kid' (especially when you don't have Pat Morita)?
Published 11/11/2008 by Mandi Bierly at Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
Why remake 'The Karate Kid' (especially when you don't have Pat Morita)? Jaydensmith_l According to Variety , Jaden Smith, Will's son, is set to star in a remake of The Karate Kid . Now usually, I laugh at people when they get upset over a planned redux. (Here's an idea: Don't watch it! Problem solved!) But this one got to me. I understand why you'd want a new generation to see The Karate Kid: They've got Cobra Kai problems that they need to learn how to deal with, too. But the thing is, they are seeing it. I remember chatting with Ralph Macchio when The Karate Kid Collection DVD was released in 2005 and him telling me how often he ...

Five Break-Through Roles for Celebrity Kids [Just Imagine]
Published 11/11/2008 by Richard at Gawker
... So, have you heard that Jaden Smith, son of mega movie star Will, is going to be the next Karate Kid? Yeah, they're rebooting that old franchise—about street tough kids getting lessons in fightin' and thinkin' from mystical Asians—as a star vehicle for the kiddie. Sure, he's already starred (with Pa) in The Pursuit of Happy[sic]ness and has a role in the upcoming The Day The Earth Stood Still. But, the savvy tyke he is, Jaden's booked himself in the update of an iconic role that can shake off the simple title of "Will Smith's Kid." Now ...

Hollywood, Will Smith, F.T.W.
Published 11/12/2008 by CMAC at Box Office Psychics
... of DJ Jazzy Jerking Off all over Chan-Wook Park’s masterpiece Oldboy, he’s putting his Scientology baby Jaden in Columbia’s upcoming remake of Karate Kid. Yup, you read that right. Remake. Karate. Kid. ...

Karate Kid Remake Gets Kid–Jaden Smith
Published 11/12/2008 by Kirsten Anderson at At The Movies - Film News and Reviews
... According to Variety, Jaden Smith will star in a remake of The Karate Kid. Smith, age ten, is the son of Will Smith. He made his film debut alongside dad in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006). The younger Smith is said to be a martial arts enthusiast. ...

Will Smith’s Son Starring In Karate Kid Remake
Published 11/12/2008 by Melissa Brobby at Movie Moron
Up and coming child actor Jaden Smith will star in the Karate Kid remake. The ten year old son of Will Smith, who acted alongside his father in the 2006 weepie, The Pursuit Of Happyness, is said to be a martial arts fanatic. Daddy Smith is also producing the movie. The Karate Kid rehash has been penned by Chris Murphy [er, can anyone find this guy on imdb? - ed.], and will follow the familiar ‘passive boy who learns karate from a quirky mentor to overcome bullies’ scenario. The original movie, released in 1984, made the late Pat Morita a household name, but the same could not be said of ...

Jaden Smith to Remake "The Karate Kid"
Published 11/22/2008 by Eliza Ferree at Tom Cruise Watch
Will Smith’s son, Jaden James, is going to be doing a remake of "The Karate Kid." Can’t recall this movie? This is where an older instructor comes across a kid vandalizing his vehicles in his junk yard and assigns him to fix up his yard. Course while doing it he realizes the kid was being picked on and instructs him how to fight. This "kid" becomes The Karate Kid and takes on the bandits that beat the tar out of him. Variety states: Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit “The Karate Kid,” which has been ...