MissAshley Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 First Look: Will Smith's son Jaden is the New Karate Kid By Paul Chi Sunday November 29, 2009 11:00 AM EST The boy's got chops! Learning the moves of a true martial arts fighter, Will Smith's youngest son Jaden Smith is proving he has what it takes when he stars opposite Jackie Chan in a remake of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid, due in theaters June 11. "I trained every day for four months with Master Wu [the film's fight coordinator]," Jaden, 11, tells PEOPLE as he takes on his first leading role as an American boy named Dre Parker who moves to China. "We did a lot of stretching." Jaden mastered front kicks and upper blocks through his hard work ethic and dedication, says Chan, 55, who plays maintenance man Mr. Han – an unlikely friend to Jaden's character. "He took the training very seriously. I was very impressed with him," he adds. While filming in Beijing, including atop the Great Wall of China, Chan was more than a martial arts mentor to his young costar. "Jackie taught me to ask, 'My left or camera left?'" says Jaden on learning the important directions of acting in front of the movie camera. "That helped." As the two stars built a dynamic relationship on screen, the teacher and student bond translated into real life. "Jaden had a lot of respect for me as his teacher, even off the set," says Chan. "He is professional as many adult actors who have been in the business for years." And, as Jaden became a true karate kid, he realized that there is more to martial arts than just the kicking and punching – there are lasting lessons of obedience to be instilled. In fact Jaden's parents appreciate the discipline he learned. "His dad told me that Jaden had changed," says Chan. "When he takes his shoes off, he doesn't throw them in the corner, but puts them away neatly!" people.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) 3 Official Photos from The Karate Kid Remakehttp://www.slashfilm.com/2009/11/30/four-official-photos-from-the-karate-kid-remake/ Edited April 28, 2014 by Ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Man, he can kick Will in the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissAshley Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) first trailer: http://www.movieweb.com/movie/FIc1hcehnxSLfd/VINk9TQTfyDqRS Edited December 22, 2009 by MissAshley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Nice to have a first trailer. Thanks for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 That actually looks a lot better than i expected. Jaden is like a mini Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Willie Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 That trailer is the exact reason I gave the idea an open mind. Looks great, Jaden's got acting chops for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Looks real good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 The trailer is just what I expected. I can't say I'm very excited about this movie. The fly scene is great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Worldwide Release Dates http://www.sonypictures.net/movies/thekaratekid/international/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFly Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 The trailer is just what I expected. Looks like this will be a great movie for kids. If you're over 15 and you're excited about this, something is wrong with you, but kids will be begging their parents to go see this... it looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted December 23, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Oh come on that looks awful! except for Jackie of course.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I saw Alvin + The Chipmunks (The Squeakqual) (which was the bomb!!!) and trailor was in the front. I must say, I'm not totally against the movie anymore. I don't know that I think it'll be on the level of the classic, but it looks like it'll be a good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissAshley Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 http://www.karatekid-themovie.com/site/ site's been updated, in the "about the film" blurb, they explain why he's "the Karate kid", even though he's learning kung fu, lol they could've just called it the Kung Fu Kid, really. international trailer http://www.cinemablend.com/new/International-Karate-Kid-Remake-Trailer-16371.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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