Karate Kid Remake Will Be Called Kung-Fu Kid

I remember watching Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in an 80’s movie called Karate Kid where this thin young kid was being bullied by people in his new neighboorhood and he happens to be living beside a Japanese Karate Guru played by Pat Morita.

The remake, which will be called Kung-Fu Kid will be played by Will Smith’s son Jaden Smith, and Pat Morita’s equivalent would be none other than Jackie Chan (I love his films).

The film will be set in China but again, it borrows from the old film the idea of a young lad bullied by other kids and was taught to stand up for himself.

Jaden’s character however will be named Dre and not Daniel

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Premier

The much awaited “This Is It” movie by the late king of pop Michael Jackson was attented by a lot of celebrities like Will Smith, Katy Perry, Paris Hilton, Adam Lambert, Joey McIntyre, JC Chasez, Mickey Rooney, Sugar Ray Leonard, Berry Gordy, a couple of members of “High School Musical”, and lots and lots of famous celebrities.

The global simultaneous premiere opened in 99 countries (Tuesday and Wednesday depending on where you are). In Los Angeles, crowds gathers in the Nokia Theatre to witness the event.

“This Is It” is a two hour film which came from of more than 100 hours of behind the scenes footage of Michael Jackson. This is undoubtedly, the biggest Michael Jackson event. Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia also have the same event.

Sony Entertainment has paid $60 million for the film rights. Wow! I think Sony showed a 12 minute clip to some entertainment journalists.

I can’t wait to see it on the regular screening days in the nearest theatre.

The Blob on TV

Oct 25, 2009 – TCM has shown one of the classic alien attack movie called “The Blob”. It was an independent film made back in the 1950s which stars Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe and Steven Chase.

The Blob was I believe, Steve McQueen’s debut performance and it was about this giant amoeba-like alien which terrorized a small community in Downingtown Pennsylvania. It was one of those sci-fi/horror classics.

The Blob Cast

* Steve McQueen as Steve Andrews (Billed as “Steven McQueen”)
* Aneta Corsaut as Jane Martin
* Earl Rowe as Lt. Dave
* Olin Howland as Old man
* Elbert Smith as Henry Martin
* Hugh Graham as Mr. Andrews