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Will Smith's Son to Remake Karate Kid
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:49 pm
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Will Smith's son, Jaden, will appear in a remake of Karate Kid, written just for him.
The 10-year-old - who's currently a martial arts practitioner - starred with his dad in 2006's The Pursuit of Happyness.
See photos of child stars then and now.
The script, which is still being written, will be similar to the 1984 franchise, in which a bullied kid learns to stand up for himself with the help of his quirky karate coach, according to Variety.
But instead of Hawaii, the flick will be filmed in Beijing, China, in 2009. No release date is set.
Dad Will is to serve as producer.
The presidents of Columbia Pictures told Variety they wanted to resurrect the original film series, which starred Ralph Macchio. Hilary Swank appeared in 1994's The Next Karate Kid.
Jaden's next sci-fi drama, The Day the Earth Stood Still, hits theaters Dec. 12. It co-stars Keanu Reaves.
Mom Jada Pinkett Smith's animated movie, Madagascar 2, was the top earner at the box office over the weekend, raking in $63.5 million.
And some of you thought Hollywood was out of ideas.
Re: Will Smith's Son to Remake Karate Kid
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:35 pm
by RoIIo Tomassi
It's kind of like the new Hollywood "it" gift for rich kids.
"Hey Jaden! What movie would you like daddy to produce so you can star in it?"
"I dunno. I liked Karate Kid."
"Done and Done, little man!!"
Re: Will Smith's Son to Remake Karate Kid
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:51 pm
by Ran
Wonder what the odds are that it will make more than the original.
Re: Will Smith's Son to Remake Karate Kid
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:55 pm
by Double_G
I knew a "Karate Kid" remake was inevitable, but Fresh Prince Jr. is way too young to play that role.
New Karate Kid Getting a Kick Out of Jackie Chan!
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:49 pm
by Newsbot
Los Angeles (E! Online) – We know Jackie Chan has the martial arts moves of a master...but how is he at trimming bonsai?
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The Hong Kong-born action star is in talks to take on the role of Mr. Miyagi in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, per the Hollywood Reporter.
The premise would be similar to the 1984 original, in that Chan would be playing mentor to a teen who's being harassed by bullies and is in need of both philosophical guidance and some sweet self-defense moves.
Will and Jada's kid, Jaden Smith, who cut his drama chops alongside dad in The Pursuit of Happyness, is set to don the karategi (and perhaps the showerhead costume) once worn so proudly by Ralph Macchio.
I'm sorry. I know it's my job to add snide remarks to news stories, but I can't. I just can't. This is wrong on so many levels, it boggles even my advanced processors. I... I think I need a hug.