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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. ...
The Next KARATE KID Is …
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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
Jaden Smith is the new Karate Kid
Total Film News —
Jaden Smith is the new Karate Kid Will’s boy will learn the crane technique BY James White Nov 11th 2008 6:06AM FILED UNDER: Movie news Be the first to comment Jaden Smith, the 10-year-old son of Will, has nabbed the role in the remake of 1984 s The Karate Kid. Variety reports that the new film will shift the movie s locale from the US to Beijing and other cities abroad. But the plot, written by Chris Murphy, will stay roughly the same and follow a lad who learns to overcome bullies thanks to a quirky mentor. Ralph Macchio and Hilary Swank It doesn t hurt that his dad who he acted alongside in The Pursuit Of Happyness is ...
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 ...
Will Smith's Son Is The New Karate Kid
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 theyre 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 ...
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
Jaden Smith Confirmed for The Karate Kid!?
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
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. ...
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 is the new ‘Karate Kid’
The Screening Log —
... Jaden Smith will topline Coumbia’s new version of John G. Avildsen’s 1984 hit movie “The Karate Kid.” ...
Karate Kid Remake Finally Confirmed. Trade Roughage 11/11/08
SpoutBlog —
... 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 ...
Morning Deal Report: Nicole Kidman Marries Charlize Theron
The Screengrab —
... More! We demand more bad remake news! How about this: “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,” Variety reports. That’s Will Smith’s 10-year-old boy, who co-starred with his dad in The Pursuit of Happyness. ...
Jaden Smith is the Next Next 'Karate Kid'
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 ...
Reel Talk Mixtape
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
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. ...
Breaking News! Will Smith Can Do Whatever He Wants Because He’s Famous
Hollywoodtuna —
... 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. ...
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 ...
Hollywood, Will Smith, F.T.W.
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
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
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 ...
