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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Martin Cove apologises for biting Cobra Kai co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim
Actor Martin Kove has issued a public apology to his 'Cobra Kai' co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim after he bit her arm at a fan convention on Sunday, reported Variety. The actor said that he deeply regrets his actions and wants to apologise for his actions regarding the incident at the fan convention. "I deeply regret and apologise for my actions regarding the incident with Alicia (Hannah-Kim), a genuinely kind and wonderful person who didn't deserve to be put in this position," Kove said in a statement obtained by Variety from Jaffe & Co. Crisis Management. The statement further read, "I've always respected her and considered her a highly professional and talented co-worker on 'Cobra Kai'. I was being playful in the moment but went too far and there is absolutely no excuse for my behavior. I regret my actions for which I take full responsibility for what I did, and again I apologise to her and her husband. I'm committed to learning from this and it will never happen again," as quoted by Variety. In a report from the Puyallup Police Department obtained by Variety on Monday, Hannah-Kim accused Kove of assaulting her at a 'Cobra Kai' appearance at Summer Con in Puyallup, Wash. According to Variety, in the report, Hannah-Kim told an officer positioned in the VIP section of the event that after tapping Kove on the shoulder to say hello, he abruptly grabbed her arm and bit her "so hard he nearly drew blood." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 유일한 공식 무료 SOC 게임! 설치도 없습니다! 경복의 바다 게임 플레이 Undo The report adds that after she screamed in pain, Kove allegedly started kissing her arm where he had bitten her. According to the Police Department statement, Hannah-Kim alerted her husband, who was present at the convention, to the incident, which led to their confrontation with Kove. The actor reportedly "exploded on them, saying something to the effect of how dare they confront him," reported Variety. Hannah-Kim then alerted the reporting officer to the assault. According to the report, Kove told the officer that he was trying to be "funny," adding that they "play fight all the time on the set of 'Cobra Kai.'" Kove was then reportedly told to leave. The report states that Hannah-Kim did not want to press charges, but "wished to have a report filed in case this continues." 'Martin Cove' is best known for his role as John Kreese, the main antagonist of 'The Karate Kid' (1984). Kove reprised the role in 'The Karate Kid Part II' (1986), 'The Karate Kid Part III' (1989), and the television series 'Cobra Kai' (2018-2025). (ANI)
Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix actor 'furious' after being confronted for biting co-star
A Cobra Kai actor has been accused of assaulting one of his co-stars by biting her. Martin Kove, best known for playing the villain John Kreese in the original The Karate Kid movie and its sequels, reprised his role for the reboot series, which ran from 2018 until earlier this year. However, a few days ago he was 'escorted out' of a fan event after grabbing his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim and 'biting' her. Alicia, 37, joined the show as Kim Da-Eun for the fifth and sixth seasons. After the alleged incident on Sunday, she went to police, with a report detailing what was said to have unfolded. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The document, reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, stated that Alicia and Martin both appeared at the Washington State Summer Con in Puyallup. When she stopped to greet the 77-year-old, she told police he grabbed and bit her. 'I walked past Martin Kove, tapped him on the shoulder and said hello and he turned around grabbed my arm and BIT DOWN HARD almost drawing blood,' she shared in a handwritten statement to police. 'I yelped and drew back and then he grabbed my arm again to kiss it.' The actress said she then went to her table and told her handler as well as her husband, Sebastian Roche, an actor who most recently appeared in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923. 'I had visible teeth marks and immediate bruising and pain,' she said in her statement. 'We approached Martin in the green room later (30 mins) and he was furious and outraged and visibly angry when I told him calmly not to bite me. He insisted he bit me for fun.' After Kove failed to take her concerns seriously, Alicia and her husband approached an officer at the event to 'resolve the situation'. When questioned by police, Kove said he was 'messing around', but was told by an officer what he'd done was illegal. Soon after he 'admitted to biting Alicia's arm'. The report explained: '[Kove] said he did it out of jest and he thought he was being funny, and they play fight all the time on the set of Cobra Kai, and he did not think it was a big deal.' Police then wrote in the report that Kove went on to apologise to his co-star, who chose not to press charges. She did however file a report, while her injury was documented 'in case of future incidents'. Kove was then escorted out of the event. The actor initially joined the franchise in the original 1984 movie The Karate Kid, returning for its 1986 and 1989 sequels, The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III. More Trending He then reprised his role 34 years later when Cobra Kai was released. Meanwhile Alicia, who has also appeared on Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii Five-O and Minx, played Kim Da-Eun, a South Korean sensei who is also the granddaughter of Kim Sun-Yung, the master who initially taught Kove's character when he was a child. Metro has contacted Netflix and representatives for Martin Kove and Alicia Hannah-Kim for comment. View More » Cobra Kai is streaming on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix quietly adds all 4 episodes of 'gripping' spy thriller with Line of Duty star MORE: Has WWE Night of Champions been cancelled? All the latest updates MORE: TV star reveals his voice has actually changed thanks to 15 years playing iconic character
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove accused of biting co-star
Cobra Kai star Martin Kove was booted from a Washington State fan convention on the weekend after biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim. The incident happened in the VIP area of the Summer Con convention in Puyallup when Hannah-Kim, 37, and her husband walked past Kove, 78, and tapped him on the shoulder to greet him. Kove was said to have 'exploded' on the duo. Alicia Hannah-Kim and her husband Sebastian Roche had approached Kove at the convention when the incident happened. Credit: Supplied 'Martin Kove suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her upper arm so hard it nearly drew blood, and she yelled out in pain,' a police report filed by Hannah-Kim alleged. 'Once Kove finished biting her arm, he grabbed her arm again and began kissing it where he had bit her.' When the couple confronted the Karate Kid alum about his 'inappropriate' actions, he insisted to them he 'did not do anything wrong'. Hannah-Kim proceeded to find an on-site law enforcement officer, who confirmed in the report that she 'had a very noticeable bite mark on her arm that was already turning blue and bruising'. When the officer confronted Kove over the incident, the actor claimed he was 'trying to be funny', saying that the duo 'play fight all the time on the set of Cobra Kai'. Martin Kove was escorted out after the incident. Credit: Supplied The officer spoke to Kove about the gravity of the situation and he apologised to his co-star, saying he 'did not mean for his actions to be perceived as illegal'. While Hannah-Kim decided not to press assault charges against her co-star, she requested a report be taken and put on file in case of any further incidents. Kove was asked to leave the convention by law enforcement, with him and his son being escorted out at the discretion of the show's producer. Kove played Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese in the 1984 classic The Karate Kid, and its 1986 and 1989 sequels, The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III. He reprised that role for Cobra Kai, set 34 years after the events of the original Karate Kid film, which originally aired on YouTube before moving to Netflix. Kim played Kim Da-Eun, a South Korean sensei who is also the granddaughter of Kim Sun-Yung, the master who taught initially taught Kove's character in his youth. She joined the cast in the show's fifth and sixth seasons.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Like All Of The Karate Kid Movies, But The 2010 One Is My Favorite. Here's Why
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When I ranked all five Karate Kid movies, I put the original at number one because, you know, I like to give the people what they want. Even though The Karate Kid Part II and III each have their fans, and The Next Karate Kid…is a film that exists, I know that everybody loves the original. Inversely, I also know that pretty much nobody thinks the 2010 The Karate Kid, starring Jaden Smith, is the best movie in the franchise. But, do you want to know a little secret that the above headline kind of already spoiled? I think it's the best. And, with the upcoming Karate Kid Legends (which looked awesome at CinemaCon) bridging the gap between the old Karate Kid, and the more recent one, I thought that now was as good a time as any to sing the 2010 movie's praises. We once ranked the most vicious villains of The Karate Kid franchise, and many of the characters that you might expect made the list, such as John Kreese, Johnny Lawrence, and Terry Silver. However, while I'm not completely on board with the whole 'Daniel LaRusso is the REAL villain theory' that's been floating around the internet for awhile, what I will say is that Daniel isn't the most likeable protagonist. For example, in The Karate Kid Part II, he asks mentor,Mr. Miyagi why he doesn't just kill John Kreese when given the chance. I'll repeat that. Daniel asks his mentor, who is a man of peace, why he doesn't KILL another human being. So, yeah. I'm not sure if Daniel has the best motives when it comes to the fine art of karate. That said, do you know what character doesn't have murderous intent? Dre Parker, played by Castle headpiece-wearing aficionado Jaden Smith. You see, Dre, just like Daniel, finds himself being a stranger in a strange land (But this time, in China rather than California). And, like Daniel, Dre finds himself in trouble because he likes a girl. That said, Dre's worst behavior in the movie involves throwing dirty water on some punks, and convincing the girl he likes to play hooky from school for one day. He doesn't throw the first punch when facing his bully, nor does he seem like the kind of person who can't accept that people can change in the future. In truth, Dre seems like the kind of kid who avoids seeking out trouble, but is willing to stand his ground if it finds him, and I really like that about him. I'm not sure if I can say the same for Daniel-san, however. Jackie Chan is a legend. Everybody knows that. In fact, I grew up watching all of the best Jackie Chan movies when I was little, and I share a lot of those movies with my own children. Like I said, the man's a legend. So, it's been interesting to watch one of the greatest action heroes of all time transition into becoming the wise old man character. And, no offense to Pat Morita, as he carried all four of those Karate Kid movies, but I just don't see him as being the kind of guy who could kick everybody's butt in a room if he had the opportunity. But Jackie Chan? Well, I've seen him do it. In other movies, sure, but that's how I know him. Plus, I just like Jackie Chan's performance as Mr. Han better than Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. Both Miyagi and Han have a dark past, and both of them act as father figures to Daniel and Dre, respectively. However, I just have more of a connection with Jackie Chan, given my history watching so many of his movies. It's almost like, similar to Dre, I grew up with Jackie Chan as well, so I just like him better. It's a personal thing, I know, but this is a personal article. I kind of brought this up with the first entry on why I prefer Dre over Daniel, but Daniel seems like he causes a lot of his own problems. Yes, he shouldn't be bullied by the members of Cobra Kai, but he should also kind of mind his own business, especially when moving to a new area. Daniel is also a teenager, and even turns 18 in the movie. So, in a lot of ways, I feel like Daniel could possibly make better decisions, or at least know not to spray water at Johnny as payback. Because in a lot of ways, I kind of don't feel bad when Daniel gets the snot beaten out of him in the first movie. He kind of deserves it. I don't feel that way about Dre though. For one thing, Dre is only 12, so I'm more okay with him making bad decisions (like throwing dirty water on his bully). I also feel like Dre has more to deal with in his life, what with moving to a different continent, and the fact that his mentor, Mr. Han has a lot of trauma, as exhibited by the part where he's wrecking the car that he killed his wife and child in, and that's a lot for a 12-year-old to witness. Finally, I think the tournament itself seems more important for Dre, even though the set-up is similar to the original The Karate Kid. Dre, being a foreigner, really only has this opportunity to find happiness in China, whereas I think Daniel would get by, even if he lost the tournament and continued to get bullied (I mean, he got a car, right? He could drive away from his troubles). So, in every way, I just think the stakes are higher for Dre, and I like that about the 2010 film. I prefer it, even. I've never been to China, and I don't see myself ever going there, unfortunately. So, that's where movies come in (Inversely, the Chinese audience seems to like our movies, too…though, some of the movies they like might be questionable). Since I won't travel there, I enjoy seeing characters go there, and that's where 2010's The Karate Kid takes place–Right in Beijing, China. This is a great setting, because again, Dre is a kid out of his element. He originally lived in Detroit, Michigan, but once the auto industry went belly up, his mother had to move them. And, I love this element about the film. In the original movie, Daniel moved from Newark (Whoop whoop. New Jersey, representing!) to Los Angeles, California. But, I'm sorry. As somebody who has been to both Newark and Los Angeles, I don't feel anything is exotic about either location. Daniel moving there changes the locale, sure, but not in a way like Detroit does to China. In fact, this adds to a lot of the conflict in 2010's The Karate Kid. Because while yes, The Karate Kid Part II takes place in Japan, Daniel is with Mr. Miyagi. But, Dre is all alone in China, for the most part, and trying to navigate this new setting while his mother's at work really adds to the tension. In that way, I think China is the most interesting setting this series has ever had. But, that also adds to another reason why this is my favorite 'The Karate Kid' movie. I put 'The Karate Kid' in quotes before because it's a complete misnomer, as this movie is not about karate, which is Japanese in origin (Which is why Part II takes place in Okinawa). Instead, it's about kung fu, which is from China. In fact, 2010's The Karate Kid wasn't even titled that in China. Instead, it was titled, Kung Fu Dream, which makes sense, since the 2010 movie was only called The Karate Kid in America since people already know the title, and it loosely followed the same events from the first film. But, I much prefer kung fu to karate. No disrespect to Japan (I mean, I LOVE Japan…and Godzilla), but I've always found karate to be kind of boring. In fact, I even find it boring in the original Karate Kid movies, as the actual fighting has always been the least interesting part to me about those first four films. However, the combat in the 2010 film is awesome. I love all of the fluid movements and martial arts that take place, and that alone makes this movie superior in my eyes, since I genuinely enjoy watching the fight scenes. I think they're all great. I think I've waxed on enough here, but what do you think? Does anyone else out there also love the 2010 film as much as I do? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Karate Kid: Legends Review: Jackie Chan & Ralph Macchio Deliver Entertaining Action
Kung fu meets karate, and kids meet legends in the latest movie that crane-kicks its way into theaters. Karate Kid: Legends serves as a continuation of Daniel LaRusso's (Ralph Macchio) story that began in 1984 when Mr. Miyagi taught him karate and has continued for decades into the recently finished Netflix series Cobra Kai. Jackie Chan reprises his role as Mr. Han from the 2010 remake, merging him into a shared universe of martial arts. But at the center of this serviceably entertaining sequel is Ben Wang as Li Fong as the new kid who moves to a new place with his single mother, gets bullied, meets a girl, and faces off against his adversary in a martial arts tournament. This classic story is a formula that's stood the test of time. Daniel LaRusso went through this journey in 1984, Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) finished it fifteen years ago, and now Li Fong takes the stage as our next karate kid (disclaimer: Hilary Swank didn't follow the formula the others did). Karate Kid: Legends knows the formula we're used to, plays into some of it, and changes things up a bit. The film starts with a flashback to The Karate Kid Part II, incorrectly labeled as being set in 1986 because it only takes place a few months after the first movie. We then catch up with Mr. Han, who has moved up from maintenance man to a revered shifu teaching at a kung fu school. We have our references to 'jacket on, jacket off,' and we find out one of his students is Li. Li's mother (played by the superb Ming-Na Wen) doesn't want Li fighting, and she moves them to New York City. Eagle-eyed New Yorkers like me may notice that while the film uses NYC b-roll, the majority of the film is definitely not filmed in the Big Apple. As he's a fish out of water in this new city, the movie leans into that formula, but also brings in the series's first Asian lead. It's a smart choice because it's a franchise that's always leaned into Asian martial arts, so seeing him as the new kid allows a new perspective, while also painting a new protagonist who already has a background in kung fu. But knowing kung fu isn't enough because he soon meets a girl named Mia (Sadie Stanley) and her psycho martial artist ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight). Connor is our new Johnny, and as he gets jealous of Li and Mia hanging out, he picks a fight that doesn't end well for Li. Like all the movies in this series, it showcases how strong our villain is compared to our hero, and we have to root for the hero to learn more and become better in order to eventually face off against the villain and (hopefully) win. Wang gives quite a good performance here. He's not overdoing anything, and he genuinely feels like a kid who means well. He forms a genuine relationship with Mia with the potential of romance, and he's funny, while also being an incredible physical performer. Many of the martial arts stunts in this movie are performed by him, and you really get the sense that he could be the next Jackie Chan if he picks his projects right. He's already lined up for another high-profile supporting role in the next Hunger Games movie, and I'm excited to see what he does next. His work here is wonderful and the script allows him the chance to shine. The film also makes him a bit more layered than the previous Karate Kids. Daniel and Dre were mainly upset as they moved into unfamiliar territory where they got bullied, so it was easy to pity them. Julie was acting out because her parents died, and even though Swank did a good job of portraying it, the script didn't give her enough there. Here, Li is grieving the death of his older brother, who was killed after a martial arts match. He feels guilty for freezing and being unable to help him. He's an interesting character who's been traumatized by the incident, and when he's put in a similar situation again, he makes the same mistake. Unfortunately, the script never really gives him a chance to fix his error. The first hour subverts everything in an interesting way by having Li train Mia's father Victor (Joshua Jackson) in kung fu so that Victor can go back to fighting matches and pay off some debts. While this is a fun subversion and it's never boring, it feels so different from the rest of the movie, which is what was advertised. The main story here surrounds Li needing to get kung fu training from Mr. Han and karate training from Daniel LaRusso to fight Connor. But the film spends so much time on this subplot with training Victor, which ultimately leads nowhere and is so distant from the rest of the film. It's strange to have Victor be such a prominent character during the first hour, and then once the real story kicks in with Li, Han, and Daniel, he's barely in the film at all anymore. It's also funny to see Ralph Macchio billed so prominently here. While he's just coming off of his lead role in Cobra Kai, Daniel doesn't show up until about an hour into the movie. The last half hour is where Karate Kid: Legends picks up quite a bit. We have a lot of fights, and director Jonathan Entwistle throws in some style we haven't seen before from this series, with slow-mo, freeze-frames, and comic book-style graphics. It was a fun style that won't work for everyone, but I enjoyed it. As far as legacy sequels go, Karate Kid: Legends is no Top Gun: Maverick. The tournament idea is less interesting this time around and feels like it's thrown in there because Karate Kid movies almost always have one. Chan's performance in the 2010 Karate Kid movie had some of his best dramatic work he's ever put to celluloid, and while it's always fun to see him on the big screen, he's leaning more comfortably into his persona here. Macchio is just as good as Daniel as he always is. Stanley provides a wonderful amount of humanity to her role. Knight does a good job as the villain. He doesn't have too much screen time, but he gets us to root against him. Wyatt Olef plays Li's tutor, who's written to be a humorous fan favorite, but his performance hits a double instead of a home run. Overall, this movie may not be as good as the original Karate Kid from 1984 or its 2010 remake, but it is certainly the best Karate Kid sequel ever made. You'll have a good time, especially if you're a sucker for those feel-good underdog stories where a kid moves to a new place and becomes the best around. As ComingSoon's review policy explains, a score of 7 equates to 'Good.' A successful piece of entertainment that is worth checking out, but it may not appeal to everyone. Disclosure: ComingSoon attended a press screening for our Karate Kid: Legends review. It is out in US theaters on Friday. The post Karate Kid: Legends Review: Jackie Chan & Ralph Macchio Deliver Entertaining Action appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
