The Karate Kid remake will star Jaden Smith, the son of actor Will Smith, and Jackie Chan.Variety: Jackie Chan Set for Karate Kid Remake (January 13, 2009) Based on the 1980s martial arts films, The Karate Kid is the story about a boy learns how to defend himself after undergoing training with an unorthodox teacher.Variety: Jaden Smith Set for Karate Kid Redo(November 10, 2008)
The Original Karate Kid
- Columbia Pictures released the original Karate Kid in 1984. The film follows Daniel (Ralph Macchio) as he learns the art of karate from his neighbor, Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) in order to defend himself against the members of the Cobra Kai karate school. Although Mr. Miyagi's methods are eccentric, Daniel follows his mentor's teachings and wins the karate competition against the Cobra Kai. Although Ralph Macchio had appeared in several films with the "Brat Pack" (Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Judd Nelson, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy), The Karate Kid was his breakthrough role. Pat Morita was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The Karate Kid Background and History
Wikipedia: The Karate Kid (original)
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James Lassiter, Ken Stovitz and Will Smith (Overbrook Entertainment) and Jerry Weintraub (who launched the original franchise)Variety: Jaden Smith Set for Karate Kid Redo(November 10, 2008)
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