Karate Kid

‘The Karate Kid’ Remake Ranks High During Test Screenings

After years of rumors, a remake of The Karate Kid was eventually announced at the end of 2007. There was a little to-and-fro over who would play the two leads, with Jaden Smith eventually chosen as The Karate Kid and Jackie Chan drafted in as Mr. Miyagi. A great many people weren’t keen on a...
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‘Kung Fu Kid’ Under Way – Jackie Chan In ‘Karate Kid’ Remake

The Karate Kid remake is now in production, with shotting having begun in Beijing over the weekend. A great many people, including our own Kirsten Anderson, have expressed their displeasure at the idea of a remake. Because like so many Hollywood remakes, there really is no need for it as the original still stands up...
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Karate Kid Remake? Curb Our Enthusiasm

Get in shape, Ralph, you may have to fight off a remake. Both SlashFilm and CinemaBlend have reported rumors of a remake of The Karate Kid. I think most of us agree on this: Please, no. It’s not so much that the movie (let alone the ones that follow) is a great cinema classic. It...
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Will Smith To Produce Karate Kid Remake

IGN is reporting that a remake of The Karate Kid is in the works over at Sony Pictures, with Will Smith set to produce the film through his company, Overbook Entertainment. Jerry Weintraub, who produced the original film, is also attached to produce. If you think a remake of The Karate Kid sounds like a...
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