Showing posts with label jaden smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jaden smith. Show all posts
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Update on Karate Kid 2

Well its not so much of an update as a rehash of old news but it seems the movie is still in the pipeworks.

The Karate Kid 2

Going wildly against expectations, the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid actually turned out to be a pretty decent, if rather long movie.

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith will thus be returning for a follow-up, with director Harald Zwart looking to do a different story, rather than remake one of the earlier sequels.

We won’t get the film until 2013, and the last we heard was that the writers of Kung Fu Panda, Cyrus Voris and Ethan Reiff, had been tapped to pen the script.


SOURCE: DENOFGEEK.COM
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Kid's Choice Awards

Jackie, Jaden and The Karate Kid have all been nominated in various categories for this year's Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards.

HERE is the full list of this year's nominees.

VOTING STARTS 1 MARCH 2011 so get your voting fingers warmed up!
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Forbes List of Highest Grossing Actors in 2010

Forbes has just released the list of highest grossing actors for 2010. Leonardo DiCaprio heads the list but Jackie and Jaden slide into a joint 10th place on the list with The Karate Kid having earned $359 million.

SOURCE: FORBES.COM

Leonardo DiCaprio has been named the highest-grossing actor of 2010 by Forbes magazine.


The US actor appeared in two blockbusters over the past 12 months, headlining Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Inception, and also taking the lead in Martin Scorsese's mystery noir Shutter Island. The films took $825m and $295m around the world respectively.


DiCaprio emerges just ahead of surprise entrant Mia Wasikowska, who takes joint second spot on the list thanks to her appearances in Alice in Wonderland, the second highest-grossing film of the year with $1bn, and indie comedy The Kids are All Right, which has so far managed $29m on a budget of just $4m. Wasikowska's Alice co-star Johnny Depp is equal second, having appeared in Tim Burton's film and teamed up with Angelina Jolie on The Tourist, which has also taken $29m so far.


In fourth place is Robert Downey Jr, whose films Iron Man 2 and Due Date took $585m and $186m respectively this year. Britain's Daniel Radcliffe is the highest Briton on the list in fifth, thanks to the $780m haul taken by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.


The success of the latest Twilight film, Eclipse, which took $695m, means that stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart take the sixth and seventh spots on the list, Pattinson edging ahead due to the fact that his other film this year, romance Remember Me, outperformed Stewart's other film, rock biopic The Runaways, by some distance. The Top 10 is rounded out by Sam Worthington, who appeared in Clash of the Titans and Avatar, Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, both of whom appeared in the highly successful Karate Kid remake.


SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN.CO.UK
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Speed painting of Jackie



ORIGINAL FULL SIZE IMAGE HERE
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Voting Time AGAIN - People's Choice Awards

The finalists are in for the People's Choice Awards:

Jackie for Favourite Action Star

Karate Kid for Favourite Family Movie

Jackie and Jaden for Favourite Onscreen Team

Keep voting ....
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Alternative Ending Karate Kid - FULL

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Karate Kid Review

Well Karate Kid FINALLY rolled into town and in preparation for seeing the new version I got a copy of the original to refresh my memory (aaah nostalgia).

Just right off I have to say that on the whole the new version held up well against the old which is more than I can say for most remakes. And this is high praise considering I am one of the many who have a fond place in my heart for the original. Having watched both within the same week I must say it is very interesting seeing them side-by-side from the perspective of seeing how you can make two completely different and yet similar movies from the same script.

Having said that I think I must say that I don't think this new version will have the same iconic status in the minds of an entire generation as the original does. Although it seems 'your focus needs more focus' has gained a certain popularity I am not yet convinced that the movie has had the same impact as the original. Time will of course tell.

What I found particularly interesting and this may well be why the movie fails to have the same impact as the original is that the audience in the movie were predominantly boys under the age of 12 while the original appealed not only to an older audience but to both sexes as well. Guys aahed over the Karate and the girls oohed over Ralph Macchio.

I also think that with the younger audience the emotional impact of the scene with Mr Han and the loss of his family is largely lost on them. I noticed (at least in the audience last night) a lot of restlessness in the theater (which was fairly full) during that scene while the corresponding scene with Mr Miyagi and Daniel had greater emotional impact coming where it did in the film and because Daniel, as an older character, was better able to connect emotionally with Mr Miyagi which enabled his audience (who were largely the same age) to connect with the scene.

One thing that jarred with me in this movie was the Wushu instructor and the whole 'show no mercy' attitude. In the original John Kreese was a Green Beret type soldier whose 'strike first, strike hard, no mercy' attitude was completely understandable in the military context. However in the new version there was no rhyme or reason as to why the Kungfu instructor, Master Li had the philosophy he did which is such at odds with true spirit of kungfu.

The other thing that I still can't quite comprehend is the whole 'Karate Kid' thing with the title. Explanations with the franchise, restrictions on the use of 'Kungfu' in the title of the movie (Thanks to Dreamworks) and Harald Zwart's explanation that it was because Dre tried to learn karate and so the kids called him 'Karate Kid' well unless I blinked when that happened I don't recall that happening in the movie at all. As a result the title STILL doesn't make any sense in the context of the movie.

The few references throughout the movie to the original were well placed and you don't need to be that familiar with the original to pick up on them. Even 'wax on, wax off' made an appearance. Although I am not sure how many will pick up on the first one which comes in the opening scenes of the movie. In the original Daniel-san asks Miyagi 'Where do these cars come from' and Miyagi replies 'Detroit'.

The ONE thing I found off-putting and annoying was the camera work in places through the movie where there was a lot of camera movement particularly during the chase scene. For anyone who even marginally has a problem with motion sickness - take a paper bag with you or close your eyes. The blurred motion of the camera is quite nauseating.

On the whole the movie stands well on its own and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Jackie's performance was subtle, understated and emotive. I do think that he carried the movie though.

And it's going to be interesting to see where Jaden goes from here.

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Just for Fun - Never Say Never Lyrics In Chinese

Found this blog this morning which has translated Never Say Never into Chinese:

LINK

Here is the pinyin for those who prefer that:

xià miàn shì never say never zhōng wén gē cí

xià miàn shì zhōng wén gē cí

wǒ yǐ qián cóng méi xiǎng guo wǒ kě yǐ chuān guo xióng xióng liè huǒ

wǒ yǐ qián cóng méi xiǎng guo wǒ yě kě yǐ xiàng huǒ yī yáng rán shāo qǐ lái

wǒ yǐ qián cóng méi xiǎng guo wǒ kě yǐ gèng qiáng dà

zhí dào wǒ bèi bī dào le jué jìng

wǒ zhī dào wǒ yǐ wú fǎ huí tóu

dāng nǐ de xīn shòu dào gōng jí shí

wǒ huì fù chū wǒ de suǒ yǒu

zhè shì wǒ de mìng yùn

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài!(wǒ huì zhàn dǒu)

wǒ huì yī zhí zhàn dǒu!(zhàn shèng tā)

bù guǎn hé shí nǐ dǎ bài wǒ

wǒ dū jué bù huì yī jué bù zhèn

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài

wǒ yǐ qián cóng lái méi yǒu xiǎng guo wǒ kě yǐ zhè yāo qiáng dà

wǒ yǐ qián cóng lái méi yǒu xiǎng guo wǒ kě yǐ zì yóu

wǒ yǐ jīng hěn qiáng dà kě yǐ jì xù xiàng shàng pān dēng

wǒ kě yǐ kuài pǎo chuān guo hǎi yáng

wǒ zhī dào wǒ yǐ wú fǎ huí tóu

dāng nǐ de xīn shòu dào gōng jí shí

wǒ huì fù chū wǒ de suǒ yǒu

zhè shì wǒ de mìng yùn

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài!(wǒ huì zhàn dǒu)

wǒ huì yī zhí zhàn dǒu!(zhàn shèng tā)

bù guǎn hé shí nǐ dǎ bài wǒ

wǒ dū jué bù huì yī jué bù zhèn

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài

wǒ men xiàn zài jiù chū fā!

cāi cāi shì shuí

shì JSmithhé Jb!

liǎng gè tiě xiōng dì

wǒ kě yǐ gǎo dìng tā

bié sōng xiè hǎo yāo

wǒ kě yǐ gǎo dìng tā

xiàn zài tā bǐ wǒ lì hài

bǐ wǒ gāo

tā bǐ wǒ dà

bǐ wǒ qiáng zhuàng

tā de shǒu bì bǐ wǒ cháng yī xiē

dàn shì tā méi yǒu xiàng wǒ yī yáng hé JByī qǐ chàng zhè shǒu gē!

wǒ kòng zhì zì jǐ lěng jìng xià lái

tā men què chōng mǎn le jī qíng

wǒ méi yǒu bié de yì sī wǒ zhǐ shì yǒu yì zhì lì

jiù xiàng zài nì jìng zhōng Lukeyǒng wǎng zhí qián

jiù xiàng Cobezài dì 4qū kào bīng shuǐ hé xiě yè huó xià lái

wǒ yào dāng zuì hǎo de bìng qiě wǒ kě yǐ
wǒ men kě yǐ fēi xiáng

jiù xiàng Davidhé Goliathyī yáng

wǒ kě yǐ zhēng fú jù rén

xiàn zài shì jiè jiù zài wǒ shǒu shàng

wǒ cóng liǎng kē yào yǎn de xīng xīng zhōng zǒu chū lái

yuè liàng shì wǒ de jiàng luo de dì fāng

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài!(wǒ huì zhàn dǒu)

wǒ huì yī zhí zhàn dǒu!(zhàn shèng tā)

bù guǎn hé shí nǐ dǎ bài wǒ

wǒ dū jué bù huì yī jué bù zhèn

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài!(wǒ huì zhàn dǒu)

wǒ huì yī zhí zhàn dǒu!(zhàn shèng tā)

bù guǎn hé shí nǐ dǎ bài wǒ

wǒ dū jué bù huì yī jué bù zhèn

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

jì xù zhàn dǒu

wǒ yǒng bù yán bài
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TKK Premier Japan

Some links

Interview and photos from premier

Nice photo of Jackie small article.

blog entry with lots of photos

Lots of photos and article

Different set of red carpet photos
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Complete Press Conference The Karate Kid Norway











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Jackie In Paris

Arriving at the George V hotel ....







SOURCE: ZIMBIO



The Karate Kid in Paris









SOURCE: ZIMBIO



The Karate Kid in Paris Photocall











SOURCE: ZIMBIO


As always - more photos at the links ...
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The Karate Kid visits Norway







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Catching up!

Ok so here are a series of links to STUFF from the last 2 days.

1. PHOTOS: KARATE KID MADRID

2. MORE PHOTOS: MADRID

3. AND GUESS WHAT MORE PHOTOS: MADRID MADNESS

4. BACK IN TIME: BERLIN

These last two links have LARGE photos!

JACKIE ON THE BBC

Jackie on Spanish TV





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Some More Photos From Berlin











SOURCE: ZIMBIO
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The Karate Kid Hits Spain

Once again this is just a selection of all the images available so please follow the links to view all the photos.

























"The Karate Kid" photocall at Proyecciones cinema on July 21, 2010 in Madrid, Spain.


SOURCE: ZIMBIO
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Jackie And Jaden on T4

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TONS OF VIDEO: 'The Karate Kid' in Berlin















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Will Smith is FUNNY!



When Jaden admits that the kissing scene in 'The Karate Kid' was embarrassing Dad Will Smith proves it is not??? Or not?

But is it SO weird these days for a father to kiss his son that he has earned himself the label 'most embarrassing parent of the year' in the press covering this? It's JUST a peck on the cheek folks!!
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Assortment - Jackie in Berlin for 'The Karate Kid'













SOURCE: ZIMBIO















SOURCE: MONSTERS AND CRITICS

More very similar photos at I'M NOT OBSESSED

More links to more news/photos HERE



SOURCE: BROADWAYWORLD.COM Go to link for more.
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More Photos: Jackie London Premier 'The Karate Kid'











SOURCE: CHINA.COM.CN