Growing up, I begged my parents to let me take karate classes. Earning a black belt was way more important than scoring a Chanel one. And the reason I desperately desired the ultimate bad ass accessory was because of one man, Ralph Macchio.
His role as Daniel Larusso shaped the moral identity of an entire generation -- even today, I get a little choked up when I hear "you're the best, around, nothing's gunna ever keep you down." But while his childhood may be immortalized on film, his... Read Full Story
Sony Pictures just released some official stills of 'The Karate Kid,' which stars Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson .
The film is a new version of the 1984 hit of the same name that starred Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita , and Elisabeth Shue .
In this remake,work pressures cause a single mother (Henson) moves to China with her young son (Smith); in his new home, the boy embraces karate, taught to him by a master of the self-defense form (Chan). Producing... Read Full Story
Tue, 20 Jan 2009
The original "Karate Kid" is speaking up about the upcoming remake of the 80s film. Ralph Macchio thinks the 10-year-old Jaden Smith has "got chops." Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso in the three "Karate Kid" films, said that the casting of Jaden - son of Hollywood superstar Will Smith , who is also producing the movie - makes sense in the film's storyline. However, he is unsure about the new Mr. Miyagi, previously played by the late Pat Morita and will be... Read Full Story
The Karate Kid (1984)
This is a true classic from the 1980’s. If you have never seen The Karate Kid, then you surely you must have heard of it. It was a standout picture from this decade, and brought some remember able moments in cinematic history. John G. Avildsen directed this one, and it was written by Robert Mark Kamen.
The simple tagline was “Only the ‘Old One’ could teach him the secrets of the masters”
The basic story is about a boy who grows up trying to fit in. He is lost... Read Full Story
Jaden Smith, the actor son of Hollywood icon Will Smith is to star in a remake of the hit 1984 film "The Karate Kid," entertainment industry press reported Tuesday. The original movie brought fame to Ralph Macchio and made the saying "wax on, wax off" commonplace. The film spawned two sequels starring Macchio and Morita, as well as a third instalment in 1994 "The Next Karate Kid," starring future best actress-Oscar winner Hillary Swank. Jaden Smith, 10, made his feature film debut alongside... Read Full Story
Don’t be surprised if you see Will Smith’s son Jaden practicing a little “wax on, wax off” during his martial arts lessons. The younger Smith is set to star in a new version of “The Karate Kid,” a movie which brought fame to Ralph Macchio and made the saying “wax on, wax off” commonplace.
The new film will be produced by Jerry Weintraub, who launched the original franchise, and Overbrook Entertainment’s James Lassiter, Will Smith and Ken Stovitz. Will is, of course, the father of 10... Read Full Story
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Allan Ford 14 January, 2009
EW is reporting that Jackie Chan is in is in negotiations for “ The Karate Kid ” remake which is set to star 10-years-old Will Smith ’s son Jaden Smith . EW has also revealed that Harold Zwart (The Pink Panther 2) will direct the upcoming remake.
The speculation of Chan tackling Miyagi role could be true since previously the movie’s producer Will Smith has shared to MTV that the movie will be set in China.
“We’re making it with the China... Read Full Story
Will Smith’s young son Jaden has landed the lead role in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, according to reports.
Jaden, 10, is Smith’s eldest son with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and previously acted alongside his father in 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
And now the youngster looks set to start forging his own acting career with a role in a new version of the hit 1984 film - playing the part made famous by Ralph Macchio, according to Variety.com.
Oscar-winner Hilary Swank... Read Full Story
You are browsing images from the article: Original Karate Kid Slams Remake "> You are browsing images from the article: Original Karate Kid Slams Remake " target="_blank"> The original Karate Kid has lashed out at plans for a big budget remake of the hit franchise - urging Hollywood producers to leave classic films alone. Ralph Macchio shot to international fame as a teenager when he landed the part of Daniel LaRusso in the first Karate Kid movie. Read Full Story
