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After a phenomenal debut co-directing "John Wick" and then solo directing "Atomic Blonde," David Leitch has had an interesting (if somewhat uneven) career. His 2022 offering "Bullet Train" was, as our own review described it, "fast and zippy, fittingly only slowing down to a turgid pace when the train comes to a stop." The action-comedy stars Brad Pitt as Ladybug, a professional assassin assigned to retrieve a briefcase from a bullet train, only to find himself in a never-ending fight against other killers who've boarded the same train, each with a different objective.

What was originally meant to be a hard-r, dark action film, one that may have been closer to Leitch's work on "John Wick," turned into a comedy during production, a change that star Aaron Taylor-Johnson credits his co-star Brian Tyree Henry and Leitch with. Indeed, Pitt's performance in the final film has more in common with the...

The final stretch for “Cobra Kai” has arrived, but the wait might be longer than hoped.

“Cobra Kai” has been airing the final season of the series in chunks of five episodes since July. Part 2 debuted Friday, Nov. 15 — and now comes the wait for the story to wrap up. At one point, Netflix said the final episodes of the series were expected in January 2025, but now the streamer just states the episodes are coming at some point in 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about the final episodes of “Cobra Kai” Season 6.

When does “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 3 come out?

The last batch of the final season of “Cobra Kai” is set to drop in 2025. A specific date has not been given yet.

What time will “Cobra Kai” Season 6 Part 3 drop?

While there isn’t a date yet for the final episodes of “Cobra Kai,” it will follow the...

The final season of Cobra Kai is currently underway as its second part released on November 15. The karate kids will be competing in the Sekai Takai tournament with stakes at an all-time high. However, the latest episode seems to have many twists and turns in place, with a major character’s death twisting the tides for the show.

Kwon, the newest member of Cobra Kai, accidentally stabs himself at the Sekai Takai tournament during an all-out brawl between the dojos. The emotional moment is punched up by the knife he stabs himself with Sensei Kreese’s eunjangdo knife that he was going to use on Terry Silver.

Cobra Kai Season 6 Sees A Major Character Death Brandon H. Lee in Cobra Kai | Credits: Netflix

The final season of the Karate Kid spinoff series Cobra Kai sees the competition between the dojos of the valley reach an all-time high. William Zabka and...

While everyone’s enjoying the new Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Marvel Studios is ready to unleash hordes of infected and bitey superheroes onto Disney+ with Marvel Zombies. The animated mayhem shambles onto the streaming platform in October 2025, but Marvel wants to spill the beans about the anticipated project’s voice cast.

Bryan Andrews directs Marvel Zombies from a teleplay written by Zeb Wells, based on a story by Andrews and Wells. While there’s no official plot synopsis, the title gives us all we need, more or less. I’ll bet every long box in my comic book collection that a Marvel hero gets infected by a nasty virus, becomes zombified, and then passes the disease on to others. I’m sure there are more twists and turns, but zombie stories are usually a by-the-numbers affair.

Regarding the Marvel Zombies voice cast, the studio revealed an exciting list of Marvel alums,...

Hollywood is brimming with skillful actors who perform their own stunts, but not a lot of major A-listers are well-trained and actual fighters. We know the likes of Tom Cruise, who delivers death-defying choreography in his movies, and we know Sylvester Stallone, who has been an iconic action star since the ‘70s.

Credits: Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One / Paramount Pictures

This is not to discredit their works because they are truly one of the hallmarks of action films, but we are talking about actors who can genuinely fight in real life and have in-depth knowledge of their respective martial arts.

1. Jason Statham Credits: Jason Statham in Mechanic: Resurrection / Summit Entertainment

We’ve seen his fight moves in action thrillers like The Mechanic and Furious 7, and they were all impressive – thanks to his expertise in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The actor also trained in several martial arts disciplines such as karate,...

Jaden Smith performed on stage, showcasing his journey from actor to music artist (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Jaden Smith’s rise to fame came fast. At just 8, he starred alongside Will in The Pursuit of Happyness, kicking off his Hollywood career. By 2008, he was solidifying his star power in The Day the Earth Stood Still, and by 2010, he was front and center in The Karate Kid with Jackie Chan. His role in After Earth in 2013 was another highlight, but then, Jaden pulled back—he was ready to shift focus to music.

By 2014, after The Good Lord Bird, Jaden hit pause on acting to dive into his true passion: music. He dropped his debut mixtape, The Cool Tape, following his early collaboration with Justin Bieber on Never Say Never. It wasn’t just a career move—it was Jaden finding his voice and stepping out of his parents’ shadow to make his mark as a musician.

With Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning ending on an anticipatory note, fans had already begun to look forward towards the release of the sequel to the Tom Cruise starrer. And then came the trailer.

Tom Cruise won’t have it easy at the Box Office next may || Image by flickr, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

As the movie looks all set for a May 2025 release, fans are already raring to head to the theatres to see Ethan Hunt turn up the heat on the bad guys for the hundredth time. But it seems like the Mission Impossible camp won’t be having it any easy as another legendary franchise is all set to return.

Jackie Chan is all set to return as Mr. Han for (what might be) one last time in Karate Kid: Legends Jackie Chan is back where he belongs|| Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc...

Jaden Smith doesn’t mind dropping his last name? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jaden Smith and Will Smith are probably Hollywood’s most excellent father-son duos. Although the two had their fair share of conflicts, their relationship has always felt vibrant. Jaden’s debut on-screen with Will in The Pursuit of Happyness showcased their special bond. Over the years, the two have worked on other creative projects, shared laughs, and sometimes even fashion statements.

While Will is known for being a supportive dad, Jaden isn’t afraid to do his own thing. As Jaden craves his own space in music and film, his presence in the industry is no less impressive. Despite growing up as Will’s son, he has always been under the spotlight, but there was a time when he took steps to make his own identity.

Why Did Jaden Smith Remove His Last Name?

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The age-old practice of beauty and wellness has prevailed since the dawn of the Greek and Roman empires. Today, Hollywood can put even Helen of Troy to shame over its obsession with Botox and plastic surgery. Meanwhile, the martial arts legend Jet Li leaves beauty in the eyes of the beholder and rejects the concept of going under the knife.

Jet Li in Once Upon A Time in China [Credit: Orange Sky Golden Harvest]

His authenticity toward himself in an era where physical appearance matters just as much as one’s inner growth has earned a separate stratum of respect and recognition in the public’s eye. Jet Li, the legend behind such films as The Forbidden Kingdom and Once Upon a Time in China, uses his platform to preach the message of self-esteem even after disappearing from Hollywood for almost half a decade now.

Jet Li Sets the Record Straight Regarding 1 Thing Jet Li...

When it comes to action flicks, Jet Li doesn’t pull punches—literally or figuratively. The martial arts legend has one clear reason why Hollywood keeps trading in the real, gritty moves for flashy CGI: not all actors can actually fight. According to Li, authentic martial arts on screen require an actor who can handle real, complex choreography.

Jet Li in The One (2001) | Credits: Hard Eight Pictures

But in a time when special effects can conjure up almost anything, who needs a training montage? CGI might be a shortcut, but it’s missing the spark that only true martial artists bring to the screen.

Jet Li Opens Up About Why Hollywood Shifted from Real Martial Arts to CGI in Action Movies Jackie Chan as Mr. Han in The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Jet Li didn’t hold back when it came to calling out Hollywood’s shift from real fight scenes to CGI.

Mainland born Lo Wei was an actor whose film career flourished after migrating to Hong Kong. After directing “The Black Butterfly” for Shaw Brothers, he followed it up with “Death Valley” starring the same pair of male leads. He is best known as the director who launched the kung fu film careers of Bruce Lee in “The Big Boss” and “Fist of Fury” and also Jackie Chan in “New Fist of Fury”.

Master Chao Yun Yang (Lo Wei) of the Chao Manor in Death Valley is getting old and thinking of retiring. Since he has no children, he wants to give everything he owns to his nephew Chao Yu Lung (Yueh Hua), a righteous swordsman who wields a pair of deadly short swords. Before the opening credits roll, we see him easily dispatching a group of bandits and he even pays for their burial. Furthermore, he also picks up a cowardly lone traveler,...

Plot: On a deep undercover assignment in Taipei, DEA agent John Lawlor was doing everything right… until he fell in love with his informant, beautiful Josephine “Joey” Kwang, one of the Asian underworld’s best transport drivers. Compromised and cover blown, John was forced to flee. Now, years later, John is back in Taipei for the weekend. But is he here to finish the job? Or to win back Joey’s love?

Review: Luke Evans is one of those actors who I always thought deserved to star in an action franchise. His James Bond-esque good looks and debonair stature made him a natural in The Hobbit franchise and The Fast Saga. Having appeared in supporting roles over the last few years, his last significant lead being 2017’s Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, Evans makes a case for headlining more action vehicles with Weekend in Taipei. Co-written by The Transporter and Taken creator Luc Besson,...

Much like big American superhero comic books, there are many manga and anime that are intimidating for newcomers simply because of how long they are. Titles can be as relatively short as the 141-episode-long "Hunter x Hunter" or as long as "One Piece," which is well over 1,100 (!) episodes. What's more, unlike, say, the Spider-Man comics, you can't simply pick and choose the story arc that appeals to you and skip the rest when it comes to the likes of "One Piece" or Naruto." It'd be like watching only season 3 or 5 of "Game of Thrones" or "Lost," robbing you of important context and serialization.

And yet, that doesn't stop anime fans from recommending newcomers outright skip big chunks of the source material, whether that means ignoring the many filler episodes and arcs of "Naruto" or bypassing the entirety of the original "Dragon Ball" and starting with "Dragon Ball Z." However, that...

In a career that has spanned seven decades, Hong Kong action movie legend Sammo Hung has seen a lot, and moreover, his body has been through a lot. So it wasn’t a surprise to see the 72-year-old use a cane as he took the stage for a masterclass session at the Tokyo International Film Festival. But as he captivated an appreciative audience, the confidence and humor that have seen Hung through his illustrious career in martial arts movies shone bright.

Born into a showbiz family, Hung’s career began as a child actor while at the China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera school in Hong Kong. He made his film debut in the early 1960s, aged nine. A slightly grainy, black and white clip of the film showed a fresh-faced boy Hung, to coos from his assembled admirers. “Training at the school was very severe. We learned all the fundamental movements.

Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung, prolific Japanese martial arts actor Yasuaki Kurata and action director Kenji Tanigaki discussed martial arts cinema and shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes together in Tokyo.

They appeared as part of a panel titled “Martial Arts on the Silver Screen: Past, Present, and Future” during Tiffcom, the market held alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival.

“I’ve done martial arts since I was young, learned from different masters and then worked very hard to return this blessing,” said Hung. “The essence of martial arts in Hong Kong is its spirit and our work ethic. We really invested ourselves fully in our film work and we want to convey this spirit to the next generation.”

Hung is a pivotal figure in Hong Kong cinema, appearing in more than 200 films and elevating the territory’s martial arts genre.

He recently starred in Soi Cheang’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,...

Veteran action movie ace Sammo Hung, Japanese actor Kurata Yasuaki and action choreographer-turned director Tanigaki Kenji had a ball on Thursday in Tokyo as they took a light-hearted trip down memory lane to discuss the state of martial art action movies from Hong Kong.

In a panel discussion held in the confines of Tiffcom, the rights market aligned with the Tokyo International Film Festival, the three were seemingly selected to represent the past, present and future of the genre.

“Hong Kong’s place in the film world is well deserved. We worked so hard for it,” said Hung. “Nobody paid attention to us for ages, so we could do what we liked. Then, finally, our time came.”

Hung (real name Hung Kam-bo) has over 250 film credits according to the Internet Movie Database in roles ranging from actor and stuntman to producer and director. These include “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,...

Starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, The Karate Kid (1984) is where it all started. As the first installment in the franchise, the film acted as the first step in a domino effect, effectively changing cinema with its release. Not only did it result in a few more films and a couple of television shows, but it also helped in popularizing karate in the United States.

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in The Karate Kid (1984) | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Apart from commercial and critical success, The Karate Kid also refreshed the career of Pat Morita who played the role of Daniel Larusso’s mentor, Mr. Miyagi. The film also holds the record for being the first ever mainstream movie for showing the story of internment camps and a non-American soldier – a role that got Pat Morita his first and only nomination at the Academy Awards.

The Karate Kid and Mr. Miyagi Pat...

The 3rd episode of Dragon Ball Daima dives right into the Demon Realm, where fans witness Goku, Supreme Kai, and Glorio go through multiple portals that literally shake them to their very cores in order to reach the 3rd world of the Demon Realm. Sure, the second half of the episode felt a bit like Dragon Ball Gt but Daima promises more lore drops with a lot more characters involved.

Goku and the others in the Demon Realm | Credits: Toei Animation

Additionally, Daima is rumored to end within 20 episodes so it shouldn’t be draggy as much. Dragon Ball fans haven’t seen the series explore a place this deep since planet Namek and drop revelations this big in early episodes since the Saiyan Saga. Glorio’s home world looks like a scene straight out of Star Wars, prompting fans to suspect whether Dragon Ball took a page from it once again.

The Rush Hour duo might be coming back soon (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Oh snap—Rush Hour 4 might be on the horizon! Remember the unstoppable duo of Inspector Lee and Detective Carter? Those two were absolute gold, cracking jokes while kicking butt from LA to Hong Kong.

Well, there are rumors that our favorite pair is gearing up for another crazy ride. It’s been years since they last teamed up. With season 4, what kind of outrageous adventures could they dive into? Get your wild theories flowing in the comments!

Inspector Lee: The Action Star Returns

Now, onto the juicy details of Rush Hour 4! There’s no official release date yet. However, Jackie Chan did drop some hints about the talks in the script. If all goes well, the series 4th installment might return by 2025.

Trending When Angelina Jolie Was Criticized for Being ‘Too Dangerous’ for Tomb Raider When Chris Hemsworth...

Kung Fu Panda Franchise Films Ranked By Box Office (Worldwide)( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Po is the most adorable and loved Panda in the world of animated features. Fans got a character like that owing to the Kung Fu Panda movies. The latest was Kung Fu Panda 4, which was released earlier this year and is one of the highest-grossing films of the year. But is it the highest-grossing in the franchise? Scroll below to find out.

The first film in the series was released in 2008, and as mentioned above, the latest one was released in March of this year. The franchise has collected around $2.36 billion at the worldwide box office, as per The Numbers. The fourth movie had the lowest budget of $85 million but was also a financial success. Jack Black is phenomenal as the voice of Po, the Panda, who is also the Dragon Warrior.

Besides Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman...

Here’s everything we know about the Karate Kid reboot ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Get your karate kick ready! The reboot of The Karate Kid is swinging into theaters in May 2025, and the buzz is electrifying. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and scripted by Rob Lieber, this fresh spin marks the sixth installment in the iconic franchise. Principal photography just wrapped, and the excitement is palpable!

Recently, Entwistle took to Instagram, dropping a behind-the-scenes gem featuring Ben Wang—our new hero—clutching a clapboard like it’s the Holy Grail of martial arts. This moment signifies more than just a wrap; it starts a new era in the Karate Kid universe. Wang is set to play Li Fong, who’s stepping into the spotlight and ready to kick some serious butt while honoring the classic elements that made us all fall in love with the original.

Return of the Legends

Hold onto your black belts!

When thinking of Jackie Chan in a movie, epic fight scenes are usually expected. But in the 2010 film The Karate Kid, that wasn’t really the case. His character was mainly the protagonist’s trainer and mentor, so people didn’t get to see him in classic fighting form. It was a bit of a letdown for fans hoping for those signature moves.

Still from The Karate Kid (Credits: Columbia Pictures)

But it looks like that’s not how it was supposed to be. Chan actually filmed a fight scene that was over three minutes long, but it ended up getting cut from the movie. Why? It’s not really clear. Still, for a lot of people, it seems pretty obvious why it happened, especially given all the moral lessons the story aims to deliver.

What Exactly Is The Deleted Scene From 2010’s The Karate Kid? Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio and on-air film reviews for the family oriented “Panda Plan” with Jackie Chan, “Exhibiting Forgiveness” with André Holland portraying an artist and Michael Keaton featured in “Goodrich.” In select theaters since October 18th See local listings.

“Panda Plan” involves venerable star Jackie Chan, portraying himself, representatively adopting a Chinese panda marked for panda-napping. “Exhibiting Forgiveness” involves an artist (André Holland) and his estranged father (John Earl Jelks). “Goodrich” is Michael Keaton in a character role as an art dealer father on the edge of tomorrow.

All Films in theaters since October 18th. “Panda Plan” is directed by Luan Zhang. Not Rated. “Exhibiting Forgiveness” is directed by Titus Kaphar. Rated R. Goodrich” is directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Rated R. See local listings for theaters and showtimes.

Click Here for Patrick McDonald’s audio and on-air reviews of “Panda Plan,” “Exhibiting Forgiveness” & “Goodrich”

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Simu Liu has received a massive wave of support following his stint as the guest venture capitalist on this year’s Dragons’ Den following his stance on Bobba. Given how dear boba or bubble tea is to Liu’s heritage, the actor called out Sebastien Fiset and Jess Frenette’s business venture over its cultural appropriation.

Simu Liu | Credit: Shang-Chi/Marvel Studios

But despite refusing to join forces with Bobba, it seems, the actor is indeed jumping on the boba tea landscape, as he has shown interest in investing in another bubble tea start-up.

Shark Tank Shunned Brand Garners Simu Liu’s Attention Simu Liu | Credit: Dragons’ Den/BBC

In Dragons’ Den, Simu Liu seemed less than thrilled by Sebastien Fiset and Jess Frenette’s pitch, as he took issue with their claim of making something “that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity” better. Chiming in with Liu’s comments,...

The Og Karate Kid Ralph Macchio joins forces with the reboot version’s Mr. Han, Jackie Chan, in the new film Karate Kid: Legends. The production of the film began in April 2024 under the banner of Sony Pictures. Macchio is apparently finding it hard to keep up with Chan, who still shows immense dedication at the age of 70. He conveyed the same to one of his co-stars on Cobra Kai.

Karate Kid: Legends first-look poster | Credits: Sony Pictures

Alongside Macchio and Chan, youngster Ben Wang will play the role of the new ‘karate kid’ Li Fong in the film. The film is being helmed by Jonathan Entwistle of I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World fame. It is the director’s feature film debut and will be penned by Rob Lieber.

Ralph Macchio Is Nervous To Go Up Against Jackie Chan According to His...

Following the popularity of the Karate Kid franchise, when Cobra Kai brought back popular faces from the original 1984 film, it became one of the best things that fans witnessed on television. One of the renowned stars who reprised her role in the show was Elisabeth Shue. Although her character was abruptly written off in the original franchise, Shue gathered the courage to return to the Karate Kid universe.

Elisabeth Shue as Ali Mills in The Karate Kid (1984) | Image: Columbia Pictures

Well, the Prey director Dan Trachtenberg had a major role in convincing the actress to reprise her role in Cobra Kai. Apparently while working with Elisabeth Shue on Prime Video’s The Boys, Trachtenberg had almost nudged the actress to agree to make her widely celebrated return to the Karate Kid universe.

Elisabeth Shue Revealed How Dan Trachtenberg Convinced Her for Cobra Kai

In the original 1984 classic The Karate Kid film,...

6 years after its inception, Cobra Kai is all set to come to an end, with the sixth season marking the end of the story of the rivalry between the dojos, Miyagi do-dojo and Cobra Kai. And fans are not completely satisfied with what is to come.

With the release of the trailer for the 2nd part of Cobra Kai’s Season 6, fans have been given a glimpse of what is to come in the final season of the show. And it is safe to say that it has somewhat rained on the fans’ parade.

One last rodeo for Cobra Kai The epic rivalry between Daniel and Johnny is all set to come to an end with Cobra Kai Season 6 || Netflix

Set decades after the legendary 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Cobra Kai revolved around a reignited rivalry between Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence, and their newly created dojos, Cobra Kai and Miyagi do-dojo.

Over the years, Jaden Smith has become known for his eclectic style and philosophical musings, iconic music, and even his acting chops. Although the 26-year-old has lived his entire life in the public eye, he has kept a lot of things private, like his love for his friends.

Most recently, the middle child of the Smith family has once again grabbed headlines with a curious, and somewhat cryptic, declaration. The 26-year-old revealed that when he finds a friend he truly connects with, he feels an urge to build things for them.

Will Smith with Jaden Smith (via @willsmith / Instagram)

This statement, though puzzling to some, has proved to be a testament to Smith’s unique way of expressing emotions and connections. After all, what better way to show someone you love them than making them something with your bare hands?

Jaden Smith opens up about his carpentry hobby

Jaden Smith...

Production on the sixth and final season of the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai, a continuation of the Karate Kid film franchise, was delayed several months due to the writers and actors strikes last year – but the extended wait was worth it, because the show is wrapping up with a 15 episode season (previous seasons consisted of 10 episodes) that has been split up to make it a three part event. The first batch of episodes dropped back in July, and the second batch of episodes are set to begin streaming on November 15th. With that date right around the corner, a trailer for Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2 has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above!

Created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, Cobra Kai started out thirty four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, when a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence sought redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo,...

Do we really need a three-part final season of “Cobra Kai”? Netflix thinks so.

Trailers-wise, we are officially two-thirds of the way through the sixth and final season of the “Karate Kid” sequel series, which started way back in 2018 as a YouTube Premium show. Remember those days?

Since then, “Cobra Kai” has settled in nicely at Netflix. It’s a reliable series, though not an all-timer.

Now, in the Season 6-b trailer released on Wednesday, the Miyagi-do and Cobra Kai dojos head to Barcelona for the Sekai Taikai tournament. From Valley champs to world champs? Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo) doubts it.

“There’s no way we can win,” he says in the trailer.

Spoiler alert: There probably is a way.

On the bad side of the mats, Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove) is fighting free.

“Some of us have nothing to lose,” he reminds Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio).

“Cobra Kai” is...

“Karate Kid: Legends” is a new live-action martial arts feature, directed by Jonathan Enteustle, starring Joshua Jackson, Jackie Chan, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Ralph Macchio, Ming-Na Wen, Wyatt Oleff, Sadie Stanley, Aramis Knight, Ben Wang and Jennifer-Lynn Christie, releasing May 30, 2025 in theaters:

“…’Li’ is a skilled fighter and a student who has his life uprooted when his mom decides that they're moving to Brooklyn for a work opportunity.

“Li also grapples with a past tragedy and bumping up against his doctor mother, who is dealing with the same tragedy but in an altogether different manner.

“While his mom is against violence and ‘Kung Fu’, Li finds purpose by training ‘Victor’ in the art and finds himself back in the ring as well…”

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Sandra Bullock is one of the most prolific actors working in Hollywood. Hitting her peak in the ‘90s and the 2000s with her fun and approachable characters, Bullock went into dramatic territory with films like The Blind Side and Gravity. She earned Oscar nominations for both films, with the forming winning her the coveted award.

While Bullock had explored her dramatic side, she had never done a role that was disturbing before the Netflix film The Unforgivable. Playing a murderer who is released from prison after twenty years, Bullock claimed that though she had never played a role like this before, it still showed a side of her that existed within her.

Sandra Bullock Said Her Most Disturbing Role Was A Side Of Her She Hid From The World Sandra Bullock in The Unforgivable | Credits: Netflix

While Sandra Bullock had her breakthrough in the action film Speed with Keanu Reeves,...

Sandra Bullock is one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, and any movie with her name included in its cast can be blindly considered a hit. Well… let’s say not all of them. Either way, Bullock has racked up millions over the years acting in projects like Bird Box, The Blind Side, Miss Congeniality, and many more.

Sandra Bullock in Gravity | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Despite living at the peak of the mountain of success, Bullock’s run has had a couple of nasty bumps that nearly took her out of the game. Having spent over 30 years in the industry, the Gravity actress was bound to star in a couple of movies that didn’t find much success among fans or critics and there is one film she absolutely regrets saying yes to.

Sandra Bullock regrets doing Speed 2: Cruise Control Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric in Speed 2...

Jaden Smith had a successful career as a child artist. He ventured into acting, rapping, skateboarding, and even business ventures during this time. After his success in Jackie Chan’s The Karate Kid film, he appeared in several music videos. In the music video of Pumped Up Kicks (Like Me), it wasn’t just his rapping skills on display but also his skateboarding skills.

Jaden Smith in a still from The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures

However, Smith is not particularly happy as he regretted his rap a couple of years later. He shared that it didn’t come out the way he wanted it to be. Interestingly, by this time in his career, Smith had already made his high-profile collaboration alongside Justin Bieber.

Jaden Smith Regretted His Rap and Dressing In One Music Video Jaden Smith in The Get Down | Credits: Sony Pictures TV

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Two worlds collide in the upcoming martial arts film Karate Kid: Legends. Part of The Karate Kid franchise, the upcoming film stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, two actors who starred in different iterations of the original story, thus confirming that the ‘80s classic and the Jaden Smith starrer took place in the same universe.

The franchise found a resurgence with the series Cobra Kai, which saw many characters from the ‘80s films reprise their roles, including Macchio as Daniel Larusso. However, the new trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, which premiered exclusively at Nycc, reportedly has no mention of Johnny Lawrence’s former dojo.

Where Is Cobra Kai In Karate Kid: Legends? A still from The Karate Kid (1984) | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Ever since a new Karate Kid film was announced with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the lead, fans have been excited. Both stars were in two separate iterations of the story,...

Directed by Luan Zhang and released in 2024, Panda Plan stars global action icon and comedy legend Jackie Chan as a retired screen fighter invited to adopt a newborn giant panda cub.

The zoo housing the rare puffball faces invasion, however, as a team of mercenaries plans to kidnap the baby beast for a wealthy buyer.

With the zoo staff and his trusty agent in tow, it’s up to aging actor Jackie to ward off the would-be panda poachers through whatever slapstick means prove handy and in true Jackie Chan fashion hopefully save the day.

Between dizzying diversions and daring dashes, Panda Plan promises a fun-filled frolic with one of entertainment’s most enduring exponents of elastic exaggeration and exaggerated exertion.

The Reluctant Hero and the Purloined Panda

Jackie Chan stars as an unexpected protector. Once a mainstay of martial arts comedies, he’s achieved fame and fortune but grown weary of the same roles.

All the Jackie Chan fans are cheering high for Karate Kid: Legends. The sixth installment in the Karate Kid universe would be directed by Jonathan Entwistle. And will feature Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic roles as well as Ben Wang as Li Fong. Notably, this would also be the first movie in the franchise not produced by Jerry Weintraub, who sadly passed away in 2015.

Ralph Macchio in a still from The Karate Kid (1984) | Credits: Columbia Pictures

The anticipation for the movie is huge at the moment, given the fan-following and popularity that the Karate Kid movies have gathered throughout the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at its story details, release date, cast, and also a specific Cobra Kai connection that’s bound to intrigue the viewers.

Who All Are in the Cast of Karate Kid: Legends? Jackie Chan as “Mr. Han” in The...

Will Smith is one of the most recognized actors in Hollywood. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star began his career as a rapper and then went on to star in his own sitcom. Smith graduated to the movies and had his breakout as an action star with films like Bad Boys, Independence Day, and Men in Black.

Smith’s son Jaden Smith has also made his mark as an actor and a musician. The Grammy-nominated rapper is probably best known for his role in 2010’s The Karate Kid, a loose remake of the original that starred Jackie Chan in the lead role. He has worked with his father, Will Smith, on multiple occasions. Here are the duo’s appearances ranked from worst to best.

3. After Earth Will Smith and Jaden Smith in After Earth | Credits: Sony Pictures

Starting with the father-son duo’s last appearance on the big screen...

The beloved action star Jackie Chan is generating buzz with his return as Mr. Han in the new Karate Kid film, starring alongside Ralph Macchio, known for the original Karate Kid movies and the Netflix series Cobra Kai. The first official look at the film was recently revealed at New York Comic Con, showcasing the duo training a new student.

Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid | Credit: Columbia Pictures

With several projects on his plate, including the Karate Kid movie and a potential Rush Hour 4, Chan should also consider revisiting a missed opportunity to star in the sequel to the 1993 film Demolition Man. He was offered the role of the villain but declined at the time.

Jackie Chan Turned Down the Antagonist Role in Demolition Man

Starring Sandra Bullock alongside Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes, Demolition Man is a sci-fi film set in 2032. The film follows John Spartan, a...

Some actors show immense talent from a young age, and Jaden Smith is one such example. The actor debuted as an 8-year-old alongside his father, Will Smith, in the 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

However, it was his successful stint in The Karate Kid with the iconic Jackie Chan which went on to establish his reputation in the industry. Unfortunately, he never could replicate that level of success with his later projects, and diverted his career path. The young star then kickstarted his musical career and that too became huge after several hits.

From a young movie star to a musical prodigy

Will Smith worked consistently in the entertainment industry to establish himself as a talented actor. The Men In Black star dabbled in films of a diverse range to prove his acting ability.

Will Smith and Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | Credits: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing

However,...

Ben Wang’s Karate Kid: Legends film has become quite anticipated. The film is set to follow the beloved Karate Kid franchise and brings back the beloved Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. With the trailer having just been shown for the very first time at the New York Comic Con, it is not surprising that fans cannot stop talking about the new addition to the franchise.

The Karate Kid: Legends | Credit: Sony Pictures

While some might assume that this will be Wang’s big break, he has also starred in one series that could have completely changed his career. One that was canceled far too soon, its potential lost to bureaucracy.

American Born Chinese Deserved Better

In 2023, Ben Wang starred in Disney’s American Born Chinese, a series that had one of the most impressive cast lineups in a very long time. Although it brought the young actor as a newcomer,...

Before Tom Cruise, there was Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan is a living legend when it comes to the risky world of stunts. Whether it is fighting off goons with nothing but a mop or sliding off the side of a skyscraper, the man has done it all, all while making it look incredibly effortless. Despite his fair share of bumps and bruises along the way, Jackie Chan jumps right back up every time, hell-bent on doing his own stunts.

A still from Who Am I? (1998) | Credits: Golden Harvest

Jackie Chan might have just turned seventy but he is making sure that his age does not hold him back. He still wants to give his audience his hundred percent, even if it means putting his own well-being at risk sometimes. A video has surfaced on social media showing Jackie Chan fainting on set while performing a stunt, prompting fans to be extremely worried about the legend.

Sony unveiled new looks at three of its upcoming titles — Venom: The Last Dance, Karate Kid: Legends, and Kraven the Hunter — during an hour-long presentation at this year’s New York Comic Con.

The Friday night panel, which featured appearances by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, director J.C. Chandor, Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and director Kelly Marcel, accompanied footage of the opening of Kraven, a trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, and a clip and discussion of what happens when Venom takes over a horse in The Last Dance.

Chandor kicked the presentation off, teasing that “it’s like an old gangster film, basically this classic kind of journey, but obviously with a little bit of a Marvel spin. This ain’t a peachy Craven. You don’t do it that way. You gotta go brutal with Kraven.”

He added of the Dec. 13 release: “It’s not just Kraven. We’ve really...

The audience at New York Comic Con got a special treat during the Sony Pictures panel: the first trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. The crowd got the exclusive first look at this highly anticipated project, which blends the Cobra Kai universe and the reboot universe. Unfortunately, the trailer hasn’t been made available online (yet), but we do have a description courtesy of Variety and Deadline.

The Karate Kid: Legends trailer naturally focuses on the three leads. It begins with Chan’s character (Mr. Han) recruiting Wang’s character (Li Fong) at a martial arts academy. We’re reintroduced to Macchio’s character (Daniel Larusso), who teams up with Mr. Han to help mentor Li Fong, but their training styles don’t always mesh. We also see a glimpse of a portrait of Mr. Miyagi, as well as some fight scenes and martial arts matches. As Li Fong faces off against some bullies,...

Sony may have skipped San Diego Comic-Con, but they came to the Big Apple on Friday for New York Comic Con showing off exclusively to the room, and not to anyone else, the first trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, which brings back not only Og Ralph Macchio’s Danny Larusso from the original 1984 movie and Cobra Kai series, but also Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han from the 2010 Jaden Smith reboot. The film is billed as reuniting all the Karate Kid worlds.

Karate Kid: Legends opens May 30. The one sheet and the title debuted this morning. No talent was onstage.

The trailer for Karate Kid: Legends begins in a martial arts academy, where Chan’s instructor from the 2010 film shows up to recruit the movie’s young star, Ben Wang. At the academy, we also get our first look at Macchio — as well as a glimpse of a portrait of Pat Morita...

Sony showed the first trailer for the newest “Karate Kid” movie, titled “Karate Kid: Legends,” at New York Comic Con on Friday night. The upcoming movie, releasing in theaters on May 30, unites franchise stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan and introduces a new student named Li Fong, played by Ben Wang.

Macchio returns as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original 1984 “Karate Kid” film trilogy and later reprised in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan is also back as Mr. Han, the kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 “Karate Kid” remake.

The trailer was shown exclusively to the New York Comic Con crowd and teased some intense karate action with the three leads. Macchio’s Daniel Larusso arrives in Beijing, where Chan’s Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong, and is his mentor figure,...

The final season of Cobra Kai finally kicked off on Netflix this past summer and a preview for part 2 was recently released. According to Netflix, Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 “brings us to the Sekai Taikai, where Miyagi-Do will face new challenges and old enemies as they fight to become world champions — can they stay united as internal rivalries bubble back to the surface?” Part 2 premieres November 28, and the Finale Event comes in 2025… But the Karate Kid franchise won’t be taking much of a pause after the last episode of Cobra Kai airs. A new movie, which stars the original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso, alongside Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, his character from the 2010 version of The Karate Kid, is set to reach theatres on May 30, 2025.

This new film, revealed to have the title Karate Kid: Legends, will be having a featured panel at New York Comic Con tonight,...

Jason Kim worked as an interpreter in the Korean Air Force before joining Korea’s movie distribution company, Showbox. Before that, he studied international politics at Georgetown University in the United States. Making films had always been his passion which resulted in him making “Goodbye My Sunshine” (2010) and “Koala” (2013). However, with the action comedy, “Midnight Runners” (2017) starring Park Seo-joon, he finally scored a huge hit in Korea. “The Divine Fury” (2019), a horror thriller, was a local box office failure. In 2023, Kim then moved on to do the Netflix action drama TV series “Bloodhounds”.

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Also released on Netflix, Kim’s latest film “Officer Black Belt” sees him returning to his action comedy roots. A film inspired by the controversial local Ministry of Justice program about criminals obliged to wear Gps-enabled anklets during their parole, in order for the probation department...

Jackie Chan (right) and co-stars in Panda Plan. Courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment

Ever since 1995’s Rumble In The Bronx lit up our screens, I’ve been a huge fan of Jackie Chan. Not only for his subsequent work on this side of the Pacific but scrounging through every available resource to watch his previous Hong Kong action flicks. To date, I’ve seen over 80 of his 146 credited roles. Nobody has ever combined physical and character comedy as delightfully as he has. His work is even more remarkable considering that he’s choreographed and performed most of his own stunts for about 45 years!

Jackie turned 70 this past April, so his level of physical artistry is obviously starting to decline. But his new kid-friendly comedy, Panda Plan, delivers all the slapstick energy of his usual productions. Perhaps even too much for grownups. But kids should be delighted.

Jackie plays a version of himself,...

Stars: Jackie Chan, Wei Xiang, Han Yanbo, Temur Mamisashvili, Shi Ce | Written by Meng Yida, Xu Wei | Directed by Zhang Luan

Panda Plan (aka Xiong Mao Ji Hua) opens on a highly meta note as action star Jackie Chan, played by Jackie Chan takes out an entire squad of terrorists while filming a scene for his latest film. After wondering if he’s supposed to be playing a superhero, he and his agent David review a list of possible off-screen activities. That list includes a housewarming party at Stallone’s new mansion and a celebrity golf tournament.

Jackie passes on all of them to accept an offer from the Noah Zoo to adopt Big Babe, their media star baby panda. What they don’t know is that the leader of what appears to be the evil equivalent of The Untouchables has been offered $100,000,000 to pandanap Big Babe.

With his right hand man James in charge,...