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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Karate Kid: Legends' star Jackie Chan on practical stunts vs. AI and CGI: 'I don't know CGI, I have to do my own thing'
Beloved actor Jackie Chan reprised his role as Mr. Han for Karate Kid: Legends, starring alongside Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang. An expansion of the Karate Kid cinematic universe, the new movie puts Mr. Han and Macchio's Daniel LaRusso in the roles of Miyagi-like mentors for Wang's Li Fong, a particularly skilled kung fu prodigy. Speaking to Yahoo Canada, Chan spoke about being part of a film like that really leans into the martial arts, while many similar films being released rely on CGI for action sequences. Macchio also spoke about continuing to expand the Karate Kid legacy, while Wang takes on the role of "old day Jackie Chan." I always tell the director, please hire me to do an Iron Man, Spider-Man, uh. Uh, Batman. I, I, he is Superman, uh, but no, they just hired me a rush hour, a kind of kid. Our traditions. I rooted in history. Kung Fu Cloudy. The tree grows strong. You knew Mr. Miyagi? I did not come looking for Seni Miyagi. I came looking for you. Jackie, for you, um, is it nice to see a film that really puts martial arts in like the practical front and center in a world where I think we're, we're used now to seeing more CG and more effects and those things. But I'm really admire the, the, the, the people so clever can use this AI CG special effect to do all kinds of action. If we, we're talking about the, the CG action, I think those kind of actions better than my real action. But what can I do? I don't know CG, I don't know CG I I have to do my own things. The old day, we have no money, we have no schedule, uh, a tiny schedule. You have to do the things. You jump off, jump off the building, you run off the car, just do it. Just No rehearsal, boom, you have you jump, you success, yes, you don't success. Oh, I broke my ankle. And because the stunt makes me famous, after that, I hire people to buy the machine. We know the special effects, but the, the company said, Jackie, don't do it because the audience, they don't like you to do the special effect. But I said, look, look at the whole world. Now everybody do it. Uh, I don't want to risk my life. No, no, no, the audience, they like it. OK, I just, until now, but I still do my own things. I really, I always tell the director, please hire me to do an Iron Man, uh, a Spider-Man, uh. Batman. I, I, he is Superman. Uh, but no, they just hired me a rush hour, a kind of kid. They are all the real fighting secrets. But honestly, my personal, I like the real things. I like to show the, the audience what I can do like 50 years ago, I can do triple k boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom. Then, OK, 20 years later, then OK, double kick, double kick. But now, One k, one gig, then boom. They're standing there, just do one gig there I let audience know this is me. And also all those years, I tell the audience, I'm not the action star anymore. I'm the actor, actor who can fight, just like Robert De Niro, uh, Tuckin Hoffman. If action actor, all those years, you can tell me how many still left. No. If you're the actor, you can fight, you can live forever. It's Ben's job to do double, triple kicks now. I don't I do it. 1.5 is where I'm at right now and he pulls it off big time. I mean, I loved Cobra Kai and I think that one of the things that that show proved was how you can take something that was so beloved and actually really effectively translate it with new characters and translate it with a new story. And I think this is such a great continuation of that. What did you think about just in terms of saying, We can still make something that feels like something beloved with new characters and new stories for people to feel invested in. We landed that plane and this takes place probably 3 years, uh, after the events of Cobra Kai, which was important to me to separate some time. So now when you find Daniel La Russo, he's gone through all those highs and lows of the Cobra Kai soap opera because it was very much a karate soap opera in the best possible way. And now he's landed in a very Miyagi kind of grounded, um, uh, mature. Uh, balanced place in his life and when it's time to help someone else out now we have a new story with an urban background or urban setting that we haven't seen before and a style shot a little bit different but you know we, we, we maintain the, the embrace of the nostalgia while telling a relevant story for today and families for today and young people for today so I'd like to believe that that's just the beginning of that section of this. Ecosystem in the universe. I have to get into right into one of my favorite scenes in this movie, which is when you're in that practice space, and then both of them are just like, let's try this or this, and you're like, hello, like over here getting knocked down every 5 seconds. Can you, I think it's so great because it shows how much comedy was actually injected into this film. That was a great moment, I, I think between the two of them and it's. It's, you know, I, I feel like if you have a movie with Ralph Maggio and Jackie Chan, you gotta get them fighting each other a little bit. So this is just fun for me. I got to sit front row seat and just watch it happen. It's fun having uh the humor infused into this entire film. There's a lot of humor peppered and it was always the filmmaker's, uh, uh, conceptual idea to have that sort of young Jackie Chan. Element brought into it and and the camera angles are inside the fight really the camera's very close all the time, very wide lenses, which is very different than how the original Karate Kid was shot a little bit more wider romantic, longer takes, um, different styles. So but having the one upmanship where no this is how we do it in, uh, in, in Beijing well this is how we do it the Miyagi. Well, this is how we and us bickering back and forth everything's kung fu, yeah, karate is, you know, I, I, I come across the country, so, uh, you know, uh, maybe listen to my way. Well my way is better. It's a, it's nitpicky and it's fun and it's enjoyable because he's in the middle of getting his butt kicked throughout and, uh, you know, it's entertainment. We just, we sit there, we talk about how, how, how can we make the actions more a family, not violent. And the children, most important is uh for the children. Then we just Right now in this moment, this movie that makes me so happy is that on the roof, he training, I'm standing here. I do nothing, just one more, one more, one more. That makes me happy. But because I look at Ben. That's the old day Jackie Chan. That's right, right now I'm becoming a, a Miyaki.
Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Karate Kid: Legends Not a Cobra Kai Sequel But It's Still Connected: Know How
Karate Kid: Legends, the newest addition to the beloved Karate Kid universe, is set to hit theaters in 2025, bringing together Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan's Mr. Han for the first time. The film continues the story of Daniel, who first appeared in the 1984 classic The Karate Kid and re-emerged in Netflix's hit series Cobra Kai, which wrapped up its six-season run in February 2025. Now, Daniel finds himself crossing paths with Mr. Han, the kung-fu master from the 2010 reboot starring Jaden Smith. 'This franchise doesn't know how to not do it right when we care,' Macchio told The Hollywood Reporter, adding that connecting Daniel and Mr. Han, both students of Mr. Miyagi, brings 'another ecosystem in the grand universe' of The Karate Kid. Karate Kid: Legends is not a Cobra Kai sequel, but it's still connected. Director Jonathan Entwistle clarified that Karate Kid: Legends isn't a direct sequel to Cobra Kai, but it exists in the same universe. 'This is not a Cobra Kai movie. It's another chapter in the story,' he explained to Collider. Set three years after the events of Cobra Kai, the movie introduces a new hero: Li Fong, played by American Born Chinese star Ben Wang. Li is a martial arts student from Beijing who learns kung-fu from Mr. Han and karate from Daniel after moving to New York City. While the focus is on Li's journey, fans will be thrilled to see a familiar face. William Zabka returns as Johnny Lawrence in a surprise cameo near the end of the film. Director Entwistle revealed that Zabka's role was a 'very hard' secret to keep. Macchio also praised Zabka's inclusion, stating, 'He graces Cobra Kai with a brilliant performance, and he graces us here with a tip of the hat to the legendary Johnny Lawrence.'
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Karate Kid: Legends Movie Review: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio train the next gen in tropey franchise product
These subtleties are lost on Legends which is only concerned about traversing established tropes and stirring film nostalgia. Jackie Chan's Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio's now-older Daniel LaRusso, the OG Karate Kid, join hands to train Li to fight Mia's ponytailed bully of an ex-boyfriend Conor (Aramis Knight), whose only character motivation seems to be that he is psychotic. He trains at a gym called 'Demolition', which doesn't leave much to the imagination. I so miss the villainy mystery of the Cobra Kai dojo. Jackie and Ralph coming together is the USP of the film but their characters are glanced over, and offer no more depth than a cameo appearance. The film often felt like a long training montage with a threadbare of a plot. The only respite was the New York imagery. It wasn't fresh but it briefly made me relive the big city charm offered by 90s Hollywood rom-coms. Karate Kid: Legends is just content trying to pass off as a film. It brings all these elements together, the casting, the callbacks, the references, the mid-credit cameo but misses out on the magic ingredient. It doesn't build a relationship with its viewer and the only way to do that is to be human, vulnerable, real. In his broken English, Mr. Miyagi gave a lesson which wasn't just about Karate. 'If come from inside you, always right one.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Karate Kid: Legends' to close out May with a box-office boost, but ‘Lilo & Stitch' stays on top
After a record-breaking Memorial Day at the box office, the month of May closes with one final boost as Sony's Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters as the top new release for the weekend spanning May 30–June 1. The sixth installment of the nostalgic franchise introduces Ben Wang as Li Fong, a young kung fu prodigy and the great-nephew of Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). After moving to New York City with his mother, Li finds himself unwittingly pulled into a dangerous world of underground fighters and thugs. With the intervention of his great-uncle Mr. Han — and legendary ally Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) — Li is inspired to enter the highly anticipated Five Boroughs Tournament. More from GoldDerby Taylor Swift gets her music back, Ariana Grande will 'Meet the Parents,' 'King of the Hill' gets premiere date, and more of today's top stories 'Every beat is meticulously crafted': 6 'Purpose' Tony nominees offer an oral history of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'Severance,' 'Sinners,' '28 Years Later' scare up major wins at the 2025 Golden Trailer Awards Karate Kid: Legends is projected to debut with $25 million to $30 million at the box office. However, that won't to be enough to overtake last weekend's champions: Disney's Lilo & Stitch and Paramount's Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which are expected to bring in $60 million and $30 million, respectively, over the upcoming weekend. The top-earning movie in the franchise remains 2010's The Karate Kid reboot starring Jaden Smith, which opened with an impressive $55 million and went on to gross $359 million worldwide. Other newcomers this weekend include A24's Bring Her Back, an Australian horror thriller expected to debut with around $6 million, and Wes Anderson's latest star-studded comedy, The Phoenician Scheme, which will open in limited theaters. Gold Derby readers predict that Lilo & Stitch will win the May 30-June 1 weekend with between $50 million and $75 million domestically. Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning is the runner-up selection of our oddsmakers. NEW RELEASES Director: Jonathan Entwistle Distributor: Sony Pictures After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. The family-friendly action movie, starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, and Ben Wang, has a running time of one hour, 34 minutes, and is rated PG-13. Karate Kid: Legends is certified "rotten" with a 55 percent score per the aggregated critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes; "mixed" reviews compiled by Metacritic resulted in an overall score of 53 percent. Director: Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou Distributor: A24 A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. The horror flick, starring Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, and Sora Wong, has a running time of one hour, 44 minutes, and is rated R. Bring Her Back is certified "fresh" with a 88 percent score per the aggregated critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes; "generally favorable" reviews compiled by Metacritic resulted in an overall score of 75 percent. The Phoenician Scheme Director: Wes Anderson Distributor: Focus Features Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. The action-comedy, starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera, has a running time of one hour, 41 minutes, and is rated PG-13. The Phoenician Scheme is certified "fresh" with a 77 percent score per the aggregated critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes; "generally favorable" reviews compiled by Metacritic resulted in an overall score of 71 percent. BOX-OFFICE PREDICTIONS Despite steep declines following last weekend's record-breaking surge, Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning are expected to retain the top two spots at the box office, with Karate Kid: Legends landing comfortably in third. In fourth place, Final Destination Bloodlines is likely to capitalize on its holdover appeal, earning around $10 million in its third weekend. Meanwhile, newcomer Bring Her Back will compete with two of the summer's biggest hits — Sinners and Thunderbolts — for fifth place. Initially projected to earn $6 million, many forecasters now believe Bring Her Back could surpass expectations, fueled by glowing reviews and the enduring popularity of the horror genre. Here are Gold Derby's predictions box-office rankings for the top five: 1. Lilo & Stitch 2. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning 3. Karate Kid: Legends 4. Final Destination Bloodlines 5. Bring Her Back Do you agree or disagree with those rankings? Make your predictions right now — it's fun and easy! Join the box-office discussion in our forums. Best of GoldDerby Marilyn Monroe movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Clint Eastwood movies: 20 greatest films ranked worst to best Morgan Freeman movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Does ‘Karate Kid: Legends' Have A Post-Credits Scene? Why You Should Stay Seated
Karate Kid: Legends is now in theaters. Karate Kid: Legends is now playing in theaters everywhere. As you watch the movie on the big screen, you might be wondering whether there's a mid- or post-credits scene that continues the story or teases a future sequel in the beloved franchise. Set three years after the series finale of Cobra Kai, Karate Kid: Legends reunites iconic martial arts masters for a new adventure, bringing back stars like Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel Laruso while introducing newcomers like Ben Wang as Li Fong. 'After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates," the official synopsis reads. "When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.' Legends director Jonathan Entwistle spoke to Inverse about what it was like merging the original Karate Kid movies with Macchio and Chan's 2010 reboot into a cohesive story for the 2025 sequel. 'For me, I was very excited that there was already a menu. There was already a recipe in there for what this could be, the heart, the mentorship, the found family, all of these types of things are in there,' he explained. 'Li Fong as the mentor for Victor, and then Jackie and Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso being the mentor again for Li, and Miyagi being everybody's mentor within all of these pieces.' Karate Kid: Legends is expected to have a $30 million debut at the box office this weekend – if Cobra Kai fans show up in full force – according to Variety. The film currently holds a 55% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 92 reviews so far, with more expected to roll in throughout the weekend. Here's everything to know about the Karate Kid: Legends post-credits scene and whether you should stay in your seat until the very end. Karate Kid: Legends has an extra scene that plays after the title card but before the actual credits, so technically, there's a post-credits scene you'll want to stick around for after the movie ends. Warning: Spoiler ahead for the end-credits scene in Karate Kids: Legends. Cobra Kai. (L to R) William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai. ... More Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024 After the 5 Boroughs tournament, viewers return to the pizza shop with Li Fong, Mr. Han, and the others. They order one pizza to go for Daniel LaRusso, who is staying at Mr. Miyagi's house in California. The uncooked pizza comes with a thank you message from Mr. Han and adds if Daniel ever needs anything, he knows where to find him. In the final scene, there's also a surprise cameo from Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), last seen in Netflix's spinoff Cobra Kai. Johnny and Daniel, who have since moved past their rivalry, share some friendly banter. When Johnny sees the pizza, he jokes that they should open a Mr. Miyagi-themed pizzeria called "Miyagi Dough," while Daniel decides to go actually cook the pizza. Thankfully, the Karate Kid franchise doesn't seem to be over yet – at least not for Daniel. Macchio confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that several Cobra Kai spinoffs are in in the works following the Season 6 finale. 'There are a few balls up in the air. I don't know which one is going to land. I hope all of them do, or some of them do, or one of them does,' Macchio revealed. 'The success of Karate Kid: Legends could propel all that stuff. It's different, but the same. There's a Miyagi-ism for you.' Watch the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends below.
