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Jaden/Jackie Interview Greg Russell interviews Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan about their new film "The Karate Kid" CNN Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaAeU3velSo

RIP? Nope, Fresh Prince Star "Pissed," Not Passed James Avery, better known to 1990s survivors as the demanding Uncle Phil on Will Smith's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says he's "pissed" to have joined Jeff Goldblum, Bobby Brown and who knows how many other stars in the not-dead-except-on-the-Internet club. Here's some background on the hoax—and its not-pleased victim: On Sunday afternoon, Twitter lit up with messages along the lines of, "RIP, James Avery (aka Uncle Phil) So Sad!" And while Tweeters quickly concluded that, given the absence of obituaries, Avery was alive, and surmised that Netizens had mistaken TV's Uncle Phil for Scottish soccer's Uncle Phil (aka the indeed deceased Phil O'Donnell), the damage was done. At least as far as Avery was concerned. "I mean, really, they're going to take away what little career I have left," Avery told CNN.com on Monday at the premiere of The Karate Kid, starring Smith offspring Jaden Smith. "My mother was scared." Not only that, Avery publicist Cynthia Snyder told us today, the actor's mother was moved to tears. "Someone called his mom, and she called his house crying," Snyder said. "That's why he was so upset." So, in the name of setting things straight, Avery is 61, at work on Transformers 3, and, happily, not dead. Oh, and no, we don't know why people would've confused soccer's Uncle Phil for TV's Uncle Phil considering soccer's Uncle Phil died two years ago last December. The magic of Twitter, we suppose. http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b185059_rip_nope_fresh_prince_star_pissed_not.html

Will Smith Sffered To Change Son’s Name And Hide Him Will Smith offered to change his son’s name and hide him in Africa if he didn’t want to be famous. Jaden Smith appeared alongside his Hollywood father in The Pursuit of Happyness and landed the lead role in a remake of Karate Kid aged just 10. Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith understand the pressures of being a successful actor and jokingly gave their child the chance to change his mind and live a quiet life before he began shooting his new movie alongside Jackie Chan. "They're all about hard work, so they're like, 'Do you want to do this?'" Jaden said about his parents to the Chicago-Sun Times. "'Because if you want to be a superstar, we can make you a superstar. But we need to have hard work.' "And I'm like, 'Yeah, I'll work hard.’ And I did... and then they're like, ‘All right, Jaden, you're about to blow up. Are you sure you still want to do this? We can change your name, hide you in Africa.' And I was like, 'Let's do it.' And this is what happened." Jaden, now 11, also joked he settled on a career in Hollywood after his mother revealed 13-year-old girls would be swooning over him. “That’s when it got in my heart,” he laughed. The remake of Karate Kid was predominantly shot in Beijing, China. Chan plays martial arts mentor Mr. Han, while Jaden portrays his enthusiastic protégé Dre Parker. Will co-produced the film with Jada and he is so confident the movie will be a hit, he is already talking about Jaden reprising his role for further instalments. "As soon as we wrapped off the set," Jaden revealed, "my dad was talking about a sequel." http://www.musicrooms.net/showbiz/8862-Will-Smith-Sffered-Change-Sons-Name-And-Hide-Him.html "The Karate Kid" - Jackie and Jaden's EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek - Plus: Jaden Breaks Stuff! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld_A6hHhktM

You're welcome dude ;)

Men In Black 3 (3D) Teaser Clip Will Smith from the upcoming Men In Black 3, also known as MIB 3D, appeared in a short teaser clip in Sony's 3D TV Launch Event at Sony Pictures Studios. The video is blurry because its in 3D.

Pinkett Smith: 'Willow to release album' Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she is helping her 9-year-old daughter Willow prepare to release an album. The actress told The Ambassador that she has always been passionate about music but has put her own aspirations on hold in order to further her children's dreams. "I have always had a love for music, always, always, and always," she explained. "I had always been too afraid to venture into music, but I decided when I was about 30 to just go for it. I started a metal band called Wicked Wisdom. I toured and I loved it. But soon after, my kids’ careers started taking off, so I sacrificed it." She added: "I am pleased to say my daughter, Willow, will be putting out an album soon and I look forward to enjoying music through her creations. So I am excited about that, and she’s pretty awesome. "She will be better at it then I ever could be anyway!" http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a224587/pinkett-smith-willow-to-release-album.html

There you go! PS: Props to Tim

100% agree.

Rick Baker Doing Makeup for 'Men in Black III' http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2010/06/09/rick-baker-doing-makeup-for-men-in-black-iii/

Another interview by TheInsider.com: http://www.theinsider.com/news/3335458_Will_Smith_s_Son_Dishes_on_Karate_Kid_Kiss_Scene

Will Smith's 'Karate Kid' Son Dishes on Working with Dad! ET's Kevin Frazier talks crunches, punches and more with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith, whose famous parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are the co-producers of the new 'Karate Kid'! "So, who trains harder? You or your dad?" Kevin asks Jaden. "Well, while we were doing this movie, he was the producer so he was, like, eating cake and stuff. You know? Stuff like that," says 11-year-old Jaden. Jaden's starring role meant a field trip you can't believe - weeks of filming in China. Watch the video for more on Jaden's cinematic adventure, and for Jackie's concern over re-creating such a well loved role -- Mr. Miyagi -- with his own martial arts master in the new film, Mr. Han. Then, catch 'The Karate Kid' in theaters this Friday. WATCH VIDEO! http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/06/88056/ ----- Access Hollywood Interviews Jaden Smith & Jackie Chan Kick It In ‘The Karate Kid’ Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan take over as the new “Karate Kid” and Mr. Han in their new film. Also, did Jackie protect Jaden while filming in China? Plus, were the action scenes or kissing scene more difficult for Jaden? http://www.accesshollywood.com/jaden-smith-and-jackie-chan-kick-it-in-the-karate-kid_video_1232614 ‘The Karate Kid’ Premiere, Los Angeles (June 7, 2010) The Smith family came out in full force to support Jaden at “The Karate Kid” premiere in Westwood where Will and Jaden chat about their MTV Movie Awards skit with Tom Cruise. Also, Jada tells Access why she posed nude for the Essence Magazine cover. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-karate-kid-premiere-los-angeles-june-7-2010_video_1232685 ‘The Karate Kid’ Premiere: A Smith Family Affair It’s a Smith family takeover as they descended upon Los Angeles and hundreds of fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of Will, Jada and Jaden at the premiere of “The Karate Kid.” Plus, the original “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio hits the red carpet. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-karate-kid-premiere-a-smith-family-affair_video_1232920 Ralph Macchio On ‘Karate Kid’ Remake: I Had ‘Mixed Feelings’ Ralph Macchio hit the red carpet at the Mann Village in Westwood where he talks about what it’s like being the original “Karate Kid,” but what does he think about the remake of “The Karate Kid” starring Jaden Smith? http://www.accesshollywood.com/ralph-macchio-on-karate-kid-remake-i-had-mixed-feelings_video_1232793

Will and Jada: More Babies in the Future? Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have some nice Father's Day plans, but do they also include adding to their family unit? "I want to take him away on a golfing trip just the two of us," Jada told "Extra" at the premiere of "The Karate Kid," starring their 12-year-old son, Jaden. "There won't be any kids involved. I don't know if that's really a way to spend Fathers Day..." "Well, we might come back with one!," Will chimed in. Jada immediately nixed that idea. "No more Smith children! We are DONE! Shop closed!" she laughed. VIDEO!! http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/06/will_smith_and_jada_pinkett_smith_more_babies_in_the_future.php

Ooohhh.. she's filming for her new music video called 'Rockstar'! So now we'll have to follow Willow's music career too! God.. http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5726/6a01156f5ae6a9970c01348.jpg

James Avery Shame to see him in a wheelchair. According to the video description, he broke his leg. Tatyana Ali

Red carpet BTW, what's Willow filming? :laugh:

TheInsider.com Interview VIDEO: http://www.theinsider.com/news/3334762_The_Smiths_and_Jackie_Chan_Kick_It_at_The_Karate_Kid_Hollywood_Premiere?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheInsiderNews+%28The+Insider%3A+News%29 Jada Pinkett Interview

Another Jaden/Jackie Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea9nlmBYphg Jaden Smith Interview

Will Smith takes pics with fans at The Karate Kid Premiere in West Wood Quincy Jones Talks About Jaden ETonline.com Interview Jaden Smith and his superstar parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith joined martial arts master Jackie Chan for the big Hollywood premiere of 'The Karate Kid' Monday night, and our own Kevin Frazier got the goods about that successful Smith family dynamic! Will and Jada produced 'The Karate Kid,' in theaters Friday. Will was inclined to re-make the classic tale because "stories are generational. The whole point of a story is to tell it again." In the high-kicking film, Jaden plays Dre, a young man who moves to China with his single mom (Taraji P. Henson), only to face bullies who wipe the floor with him. The young star put blood, sweat, and tears into gaining the agility and flexibility to portray his character. Of mastering a split, his proud mama emphasized, "It's a lot of hard work, tears, lots of tears. He has the drive of his father, for sure. When he wants something, he goes and he gets it by all means necessary." Jaden said his family is a busy bunch, splitting their time between acting and music: "We work hard, we play hard." http://www.zimbio.com/watch/PQzhIKWyCdo/Karate+Kid+Kicks+Hollywood/Jackie+Chan Another Interview with Jaden & Jackie (in Spanish) http://www.univision.com/content/videoplayer.jhtml?cid=2425658

"The Karate Kid" LA Premiere Will Smith Says Son Jaden’s Giving HIM Allowance Now! Now that his son is starring in the new Karate Kid movie, Will Smith is confident that it’s Jaden who will be paying the family bills in years to come! With the release of the latest Karate Kid movie less than a week away, it’s already clear that the film’s star, Jaden Smith, is going to be catapulted into the same stratosphere as his box-office champ of a dad, which, by the sounds of it, is a good thing for Will Smith’s wallet! “He’s giving me allowance now!” Will laughed exclusively to HollywoodLife.com at The Karate Kid’s LA premiere June 7. The 41-year-old actor was quick to boast of his boy, “I’m very proud, mostly of his discipline. You know he’s ridiculously focused. And he is not scared to cry to get what he wants.” What Jaden, 11, wants, is a career like his dad’s, but he knows it’s going to take a lot of hard work to get there. When asked how long it would take for him to usurp his papa he humbly uttered, “”Ummmm a couple decades! Couple decades!” Better hurry up, Jaden — your dad wants his allowance and he wants it NOW! WATCH VIDEO! http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2010/06/08/exclusive-will-smith-says-son-jadens-giving-him-allowance-now/

More guests at the premiere: Tatyana Ali http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3134/tatyanak.jpg Quincy Jones http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8260/quincyu.jpg Arsenio Hall http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5891/arsenio.jpg Jaden Smith: Parents Will & Jada Favor Lil Sis Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's son Jaden may know how to throw a mean blow in The Karate Kid remake, but in real life, he's often the one under attack. "Jaden's a good kid, [but] he's always bullied by his sister," Smith's costar Jackie Chan told PEOPLE with a chuckle at the L.A. premiere for their film Monday. "I scream for my mom," Smith, 11, says of his 9-year-old attacker. "She usually takes Willow's side. My dad takes Willow's side, too. That's why I usually hang out with my brother [Trey]. I don't bully anyone." Chan's no stranger to bullying either – except he was the one doing it. "When I was young, I always bullied somebody," Chan admits. "After I learned martial arts, I learned respect. And then like in the movie, after 30-something years of work, I came to America and I was like a fish out of water. I spoke no English, and so many people helped me." All sibling rivalries aside, a gold-clad Willow – who's outfit closely resembled mama Jada's metallic ensemble – strutted her stuff on the red carpet and took a bully-free moment to help her older brother celebrate the release of his new film. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20392126,00.html

Gotta love this picture.. http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7682/101865324.jpg

'Karate Kid' Los Angeles Premiere at Mann Village Theatre on June 7, 2010 in Westwood, California. Pics! http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&assetType=image&ebd=2010-06-07&p=will%20smith

Part 3 Another interrview with Jaden & Jackie on the red carpet http://movies.mtv.es/videos/lista-de-reproduccion/2010-mtv-movie-awards-red-carpet

The Many Shades of Jada, from TV Nurse to Karate Kid’s Mom Besides playing the title character on the TNT series HawthoRNe, which is starting its second season, Jada Pinkett Smith executive-produces the show through her production company, 100% Womon. With her husband, Will Smith, she is serving as producer of The Karate Kid, starring their son, Jaden, and also of Fela!, the Broadway musical nominated for 11 Tony Awards. Jada’s recent film credits include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, as the voice of Gloria, and director Diane English’s remake of The Women. In the past, she’s teamed up with Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle in Reign Over Me, and enjoyed a pivotal role opposite Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in Michael Mann’s Collateral. However, she perhaps remains best known as the take-charge Niobe of Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions fame. Here, Jada reflects on the challenge of balancing career and family when each member is a showbiz celebrity in his or her own right. Kam Williams: Thanks for the time, Jada. It’s nice to have an opportunity to speak with you again. Jada Pinkett Smith: Oh, thank you! KW: Well, first of all, let me say congratulations! You’re blossoming on every front. Let’s see, HawthoRNe’s starting its second season, you’re going t be on the cover of the July issue of Essence magazine, your Broadway musical has been nominated for 11 Tonys, and Jaden is starring in The Karate Kid, a picture you and Will produced. How does it feel? JPS: It feels good. These are the moments that you keep in your back pocket to remember, “All of those were good times!” [Laughs] KW: I told my readers I’d be interviewing you, and I think they often come up with better questions than I do. So why don’t I start right of with some of them. Lester Chisholm says, “Thank you for the production of Fela,” and asks, “What would suggest as a lifestyle to keep young entertainers focused?” JPS: Wow… Whew! Man, that’s a hard one, because part of the challenge of being young is finding what to be focused on. It’s a time of exploration when you have to discover who you’re not, in order to know who you are. I would say being deeply involved in the art world would help keep a young artist on track. Doing what you love, so that your focus is your artistry. KW: Reverend Florine Thompson and filmmaker Hisani Dubose had the same question: What is the key to balancing motherhood, marriage and such a successful career? JPS: Staying true to yourself, and being able to prioritize. It’s very important to prioritize. I know, for me, my family comes first. That makes every decision very easy. KW: Children’s book author Irene Smalls Are there any arenas left for you to conquer? JPS: [LOL] Definitely! And I’m always looking for them. But as I’ve gotten older, and now that my kids are starting to do what they do, I am now really focusing on sharing my knowledge and insights with them to help guide them on their journeys. KW: Attorney Bernadette Beekman observes that you and Will come across as down-to-earth and very family-centric. She wants to know, how you keep your family values intact with the children becoming stars themselves? Do they have chores and an allowance? JPS: [Laughs] They definitely have chores, and they get an allowance from money they make, believe it or not. I think that critical to keeping them balanced is giving them purpose, and part of giving them purpose is allowing them to do things that they love to do, which is being part of this industry. And as wacky as that might seem, it allows them to contribute to the family, and it allows them to develop their own self-worth. And I feel that when a child has self-worth and purpose, that’s what keeps them grounded. KW: Cinema Professor Mia Mask asks, do you think the roles for women of color -- black women in particular -- have improved? JPS: I’d say they’ve improved, but there still aren’t enough. And I’d say that’s the case, not only for African-American women, but for all women in the Hollywood game. It’s just slim pickings, and a very challenging time for us. I think that’s why more of us need to work our way behind the camera in order to create roles that really illuminate who women are. We still have room for growth in that area, without a doubt. KW: Marcia Evans says that she’s a true fan of yours because she really respects the mature manner in which you approach being a wife and mother. She wants to know whatever happened to your TV sitcom "Good News." JPS: I never had a show by that name, but I did have one called “M.I.L.F. and Cookies,” that got picked up and was set to air until the network and I had a disagreement at the last minute. They wanted to change the concept a bit in a way I wasn’t in agreement with, so we had to go our separate ways. KW: Is there any question no one ever asks you, that you wish someone would? JPS: I’m sure there is, but I really can’t think of one right now. KW: Larry Greenberg says Richmond, Virginia is a beautiful and unique choice for the setting of Hawthorne. Were you involved in that decision? JPS: We felt like Richmond was an area that’s growing, but hasn’t really been explored on television at all, in the way that New York, Los Angeles and Chicago have. So, we decided it would make a great location. KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you ever afraid? JPS: Yes. KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you happy? JPS: I am happy. I have my moments when I’m not, but I am. I’m very happy. KW: The music maven Heather Covington question: What are you listening to on your iPod? JPS: Oh, I’m listening to so much right now. I looooove Alicia Keys’ new song, “Unthinkable.” I’m blasting that all over the place, but I’m also listening to Sade’s new album, and I always have my Heavy Metal, Mastodon. [LOL] KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson question: What was the last book you read? JPS: I’m reading a book right now by John Dewey called “Art as Experience.” That has been a very interesting read for me. And I’m also reading one called "The Heart of Sufism", which is about a more esoteric approach to Islam. KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see? JPS: Oh, man, when I look in the mirror, I see about a thousand different Jadas... Yeah… KW: What is your favorite dish to cook? JPS: I don’t really cook much. I’m more of a baker. My favorite things to bake that everybody loves, and I can only keep in the house for about ten minutes, are 7-Up cake and Pineapple Upside-Down cake. KW: The Teri Emerson question: When was the last time you had a good laugh? JPS: Oh, I laugh hard every day. I mean, my husband is Will Smith! [shrieks] I’m telling you, that’s one of the joys of being married to him. My life full of laughter. Thank God I have him. My life is full of laughter because of that man. KW: How do you want to be remembered? JPS: I don’t know yet. I have no idea. KW: Well, thanks for another great interview, Jada, and best of luck in all your endeavors. JPS: Thank you, Kam. http://blacknews.com/news/jada_pinkett-smith_interview101.shtml

Cartoon Network promos for KARATE KID featuring Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith and KUNG FU FLY Part 1 Part 2