Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:28PM - By Krystal Clark
A few set photos have been released from the upcoming reimagining of the eighties classic The Karate Kid. The new film entitled, The Kung Fu Kid, stars Jaden Smith in the lead role as a troubled youth, and Jackie Chan as his martial arts mentor, Mr. Han. Over at SpoilerTV they’ve posted several photos of what looks like an intense training session between student and teacher.
One things for sure, Chan is no Mr. Miyagi.
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Monday, July 13, 2009 5:20PM - By Krystal Clark
Not only is The Karate Kid remake still happening, but it’s already begun production. So many people have been against this film since the day it was announced, but it’s too late now. According to Hollywood Outbreak, the remake of the 1984 cult classic is underway and has been officially renamed, The Kung Fu Kid. Luckily, the change in title not only further separates it from the original, but it actually makes a lot more sense in the long run.
More on the Kung Fu Kid after the jump.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 8:30AM - By Krystal Clark
Some people believe that films doomed by a bad script or concept can be saved by a stellar actor. In this case I’m referring to the remake/reimagining of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid. Will Smith will be producing the flick, which will feature his son Jaden in the lead as a troubled youth named Dre. He encounters severe bullying when he is forced to move overseas to China due to his mother’s job. According to /Film, Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has just been cast in the maternal role of Sherry.
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