Jaden Smith is the New "Karate Kid" - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 11-11-2008, 03:37 AM

Yes, another remake now officially on deck...

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- "Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit "The Karate Kid," which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith.

The film will be produced by Jerry Weintraub (who launched the original franchise) and Overbrook Entertainment's James Lassiter, Will Smith and Ken Stovitz. Will Smith, who is the 10-year-old actor's father, co-starred alongside Jaden in his feature debut, "The Pursuit of Happyness," which Overbrook and Escape Artists produced for Columbia.

The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor.

China Film Group Corp. will co-produce in China.

The younger Smith, who next stars in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," is a martial arts practitioner.

Columbia presidents Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach said they had been trying to find a way to bring back the series, which began with three films that featured Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. A subsequent film launched the career of Hilary Swank."

Moneydemon3 · 11-11-2008, 03:39 AM

I loved the first three. The Next Karate Kid was awful. Sounds like this one will be awful as well.

zombie77 · 11-11-2008, 03:51 AM

how are they going to have a 10 year old kid play the role of a what 14-15 year old.

MAPdead · 11-11-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by zombie77

how are they going to have a 10 year old kid play the role of a what 14-15 year old.

Its hollywood lol

wnicholas76 · 11-11-2008, 03:55 AM

All I know is that no one, and I mean no one, can replace the late, great Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi!

Enough said.

R.I.P. Pat Morita (1932-2005)

GreenScar · 11-11-2008, 04:38 AM

From slashfilm:

quexos · 11-11-2008, 05:01 AM

Are they so short on original new ideas that they must systematically tap on all that has already been done ?

Marquoz · 11-11-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zombie77

how are they going to have a 10 year old kid play the role of a what 14-15 year old.

How did they have a 22 year old play the role of a 14 or 15 year old?

zombieking · 11-11-2008, 06:01 AM

As long as they get the same Jonny beatin down the new Karate Kid

That would be hilarious.

Eve6insideandout · 11-11-2008, 07:26 AM

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Are they so short on original new ideas that they must systematically tap on all that has already been done ?

What you didn't figure that out a couple years ago? Anything that was done before whether it be a book, a movie, a comic book, or a story must be done because they're easier to create with an already implemented story line, which means more movies out and more money. Basically it's all about getting the most money. We have to support the hollywood's taste.

Eve6insideandout · 11-11-2008, 07:27 AM

Pretty much if it's done well I kind of bypass it in my mind that it is alright. Makes me pay attention to the actors more then ever, I'll tell you that.

Eagle_23 · 11-11-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

All I know is that no one, and I mean no one, can replace the late, great Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi!

Enough said.

R.I.P. Pat Morita (1932-2005)

Very true. I hate that they're doing this. The originals were great and still are, leave it at that.

mikejet · 11-11-2008, 12:35 PM

I've heard rumors about this for a while but was hoping no one would greenlight it. Damn.

The other rumor I heard about this was that Will wanted to play Pat's role.

Rantlers · 11-11-2008, 01:04 PM

Oh well, maybe we'll get the original Karate Kid movies on Blu when this eventually come out!

tacoreed · 11-11-2008, 01:22 PM

Hollywood Sucks. I think that Rikki Lake would make a great karate kid.

Pelican170 · 11-11-2008, 02:09 PM

can anyone in hollywood come up with original ideas anymore?? instead of ruining classics!!! Sooo annoying...

xander · 11-11-2008, 02:14 PM

This is extremely unpleasant to hear. I'm sure the rest of the casting in iconic roles for this film will be equally horrendous.

Blu Man · 11-11-2008, 02:16 PM

This is a remake not another addition to the original 3, correct. I've only seen the first one and I thought it was pretty cool.

Red Hood · 11-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Will he sweep the leg?

Maybe they will call it MMA kid, he will get eye gouged but come out victorious since his master taught him how to fight with his eyes closed.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-11-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rantlers

Oh well, maybe we'll get the original Karate Kid movies on Blu when this eventually come out!

That would be the only positive news coming from this remake.

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11-11-2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Moneydemon3 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Wisconsin Dells, WI Trading Score:176	I loved the first three. The Next Karate Kid was awful. Sounds like this one will be awful as well.

11-11-2008, 03:51 AM	#3
zombie77 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:169	how are they going to have a 10 year old kid play the role of a what 14-15 year old.

11-11-2008, 03:55 AM	#5
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	All I know is that no one, and I mean no one, can replace the late, great Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi! Enough said. R.I.P. Pat Morita (1932-2005)

11-11-2008, 04:38 AM	#6
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	From slashfilm:

11-11-2008, 05:01 AM	#7
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Are they so short on original new ideas that they must systematically tap on all that has already been done ?

11-11-2008, 06:01 AM	#9
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	As long as they get the same Jonny beatin down the new Karate Kid That would be hilarious.

11-11-2008, 07:27 AM	#11
Eve6insideandout Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:491	Pretty much if it's done well I kind of bypass it in my mind that it is alright. Makes me pay attention to the actors more then ever, I'll tell you that.

11-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#13
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I've heard rumors about this for a while but was hoping no one would greenlight it. Damn. The other rumor I heard about this was that Will wanted to play Pat's role.

11-11-2008, 01:04 PM	#14
Rantlers Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:114 Trading Score:86	Oh well, maybe we'll get the original Karate Kid movies on Blu when this eventually come out!

11-11-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	Hollywood Sucks. I think that Rikki Lake would make a great karate kid.

11-11-2008, 02:09 PM	#16
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	can anyone in hollywood come up with original ideas anymore?? instead of ruining classics!!! Sooo annoying...

11-11-2008, 02:14 PM	#17
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	This is extremely unpleasant to hear. I'm sure the rest of the casting in iconic roles for this film will be equally horrendous.

11-11-2008, 02:16 PM	#18
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is a remake not another addition to the original 3, correct. I've only seen the first one and I thought it was pretty cool.

11-11-2008, 02:16 PM	#19
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Will he sweep the leg? Maybe they will call it MMA kid, he will get eye gouged but come out victorious since his master taught him how to fight with his eyes closed.

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