First The Kung Fu Kid Set Photos
Take a look at the first pictures of Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan on the set of The Karate Kid remake, The Kung Fu Kid. Filming on the remake has begun in Beijing, and SpoilerTV was able to snap a few photos of all the action.
The new movie stars Chan as the wise kung-fu master, and Smith will play the young disciple.
Directed by Harald Zwart (One Night at McCool’s, The Pink Panther 2) and written by Chris Murphy and Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness) , The Kung Fu Kid is scheduled to hit theaters on June 11th, 2010.
Kung Fu Kid Starts Production
According to AP, “Kung Fu Kid,” a remake of the 1984 classic, “Karate Kid,” started principal photography on Saturday.
Jaden Smith (Will Smith’s kid ) is set to star as the new kid, and Jackie Chan will play the mentor, the iconic role played by the late great Pat Morita. Taraji P. Henson will play Jaden’s mom.
Jackie Chan and Will Smith, along with Smith’s parents and sister Willow, attended a traditional Chinese ceremony to mark the start of the shoot.
The remake will be directed by Harald Zwart, (The Pink Panther 2, One Night at McCool’s). The screenplay was penned by Steve Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness) and Chris Murphy.
“Kung Fu Kid” is set for a June 11, 2010 release.
Jackie Chan to Play Miyagi Role in “Karate Kid” Remake
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 Film Group, so it’ll be based in Beijing. Mr. Miyagi was originally Japanese, so there’ll be a Chinese adaptation to it.”
Chris Murphy is on board to pen the screenplay.
The original “Karate Kid” stars Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. It centers on LaRusso, who has been a victim of school bully. Meeting a kind and humble Okinawan immigrant, Mr. Miyagi, he then learns to defend himself using karate.
26 Brand New Photos From The Day The Earth Stood Still
Brand new 26 photos from Scott Derrickson’s upcoming “The Day The Earth Stood Still” remake are online.
Take a look at Keanu Reeves as alien Klaatu in the movie which also stars Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
Awesome International “Day the Earth Stood Still” Trailer
20th Century Fox has released this new international trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” which gives us a nice long look at the robot Gort.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler. Continue Reading…
Seven More “The Day the Earth Stood Still” Photos
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Keanu Reeves
20th Century Fox has released seven new photos for the upcoming sci-fi remake “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” revolves around Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson (Jaden Smith) get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th 2008.
For “The Day the Earth Stood Still” trailers, clips, photos, posters and more movie info, go to the “The Day the Earth Stood Still” movie Page.
The Day the Earth Stood Still 7 minutes clip
A seven minute clip from Scott Derrickson’s upcoming “The Day the Earth Stood Still” remake is online.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” revolves around Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson (Jaden Smith) get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th 2008. Continue Reading…
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” New Movie Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Keanu Reeves
Today we have the new photo from sci-fi “The Day the Earth Stood Still“.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” New Photos
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic.
Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval.
As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
The film also stars Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 12th.
Great “The Day the Earth Stood Still” COMIC-CON 2008 Posters
20th Century Fox is coming to Comic-Con armed with two new posters for “The Day the Earth Stood Still“, one that’s similar to the banner from Cinema Expo and another showing a shot of Gort.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.” Continue Reading…
