Welcome to a journey through the dojo doors of Cobra Kai, where the legacy of The Karate Kid continues to strike hard and strike true. In this series, we’ve seen characters evolve from mere echoes of a bygone era to fully fleshed-out individuals, each with their own compelling story arcs that have captivated fans far and wide. Let’s delve into the top 5 characters who have truly stolen the show and why they resonate so deeply with audiences. 1. Johnny Lawrence’s Redemption From classic antagonist to a complex protagonist, Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai has had quite the transformation. The...
- 2/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Ben Wang is the next Karate Kid.
Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.
The actor, who is also fluent in Mandarin, is skilled across many forms of martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun/Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo and Taekwando.
Chan and Macchio, who announced the casting search via a video in November, will reprise their iconic “Karate Kid” franchise characters in the latest entry to the series from Sony Pictures.
Plot details are still under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will once again play Daniel Larusso...
Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.
The actor, who is also fluent in Mandarin, is skilled across many forms of martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun/Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo and Taekwando.
Chan and Macchio, who announced the casting search via a video in November, will reprise their iconic “Karate Kid” franchise characters in the latest entry to the series from Sony Pictures.
Plot details are still under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will once again play Daniel Larusso...
- 2/12/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: Four interconnected tales follow a teenager in love (Jack Champion), two female rappers trying to make it (Normani and Dominique Thorne), a world-weary debt mob enforcer (Pedro Pascal ) and a basketball legend (Jay Ellis) looking for vengeance in 1987 Oakland.
Review: Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson) make a triumphant return to Sundance with one of the festival’s most energetic offerings in years. Mixing a Tarantino-style crime tale with high-octane action, Boden and Fleck use the bag of tricks they earned working for the MCU (Captain Marvel) to deliver an unexpected smash. Freaky Tales is the kind of movie Sundance would have shown in its nineties heyday, with it likely the only film playing this year that ends in a kung-fu-heavy bloodbath. I loved every second of it.
Freaky Tales mostly takes place over a single night in Oakland; it uses a few things that were...
Review: Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson) make a triumphant return to Sundance with one of the festival’s most energetic offerings in years. Mixing a Tarantino-style crime tale with high-octane action, Boden and Fleck use the bag of tricks they earned working for the MCU (Captain Marvel) to deliver an unexpected smash. Freaky Tales is the kind of movie Sundance would have shown in its nineties heyday, with it likely the only film playing this year that ends in a kung-fu-heavy bloodbath. I loved every second of it.
Freaky Tales mostly takes place over a single night in Oakland; it uses a few things that were...
- 1/26/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
BayView Entertainment have released the sasquatch horror Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives on Digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video.
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives will also be available to view on AVOD from 1st January 2024.
Synopsis:
A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat, including a beast that was better left undiscovered: Bigfoot. Now Forest rangers, scientists and others try to capture or kill the bloodthirsty beast now out on a rampage!
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives was Directed by Jordan Blum and stars Martin Kove, Lisa Wilcox (“Alice” in A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)) and Tony Becker.
“Director Jordan Blum keeps things moving at a good pace…cast is good with Becker and especially Kove as standouts.” – DVD Beaver
Keep up to date with all things...
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives will also be available to view on AVOD from 1st January 2024.
Synopsis:
A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat, including a beast that was better left undiscovered: Bigfoot. Now Forest rangers, scientists and others try to capture or kill the bloodthirsty beast now out on a rampage!
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives was Directed by Jordan Blum and stars Martin Kove, Lisa Wilcox (“Alice” in A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)) and Tony Becker.
“Director Jordan Blum keeps things moving at a good pace…cast is good with Becker and especially Kove as standouts.” – DVD Beaver
Keep up to date with all things...
- 12/1/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Savage The Bigfoot Legend… Lives from director Jordan Blum and starring Martin Kove, Lisa Wilcox (A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master) is now available on VOD from Bayview Entertainment. A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the …
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- 11/29/2023
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
BayView Entertainment will be releasing the sasquatch horror Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives on Est/VOD/SVOD Digital platforms such as Vudu, Tubi, Hoopla, Flix Fling and Amazon Prime Video on 28th November 2023.
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives will also be available to view on AVOD from 1st January 2024.
Synopsis:
A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat, including a beast that was better left undiscovered: Bigfoot. Now Forest rangers, scientists and others try to capture or kill the bloodthirsty beast now out on a rampage!
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives was Directed by Jordan Blum and stars Martin Kove, Lisa Wilcox (“Alice” in A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)) and Tony Becker.
“Director Jordan Blum keeps things moving at a good pace…cast is good with Becker and especially Kove as standouts.
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives will also be available to view on AVOD from 1st January 2024.
Synopsis:
A blazing fire rips its way through Bear Valley National Park. As the firefighters try to contain it, the animals are being forced out of their habitat, including a beast that was better left undiscovered: Bigfoot. Now Forest rangers, scientists and others try to capture or kill the bloodthirsty beast now out on a rampage!
Savage: The Bigfoot Legend…Lives was Directed by Jordan Blum and stars Martin Kove, Lisa Wilcox (“Alice” in A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)) and Tony Becker.
“Director Jordan Blum keeps things moving at a good pace…cast is good with Becker and especially Kove as standouts.
- 11/23/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
The stars of The Karate Kid old and new – including Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio – are teaming up for the new film at Sony. Here are the details:
It would be easy to imagine we’re reliving the past. Doctor Who is as popular as ever, with anticipation high for new episodes of the show. We’ve had new music from The Beatles. And now? A new Karate Kid film is in production as well.
The Karate Kid, it seems, has never been more popular. Five films eventually led to smash hit Netflix sequel series Cobra Kai, which is set to return for its sixth and final series next year.
Sony announced a new Karate Kid back in September 2022, and in August this year revealed that Jackie Chan would be reprising his role as Mr Han from the 2010 remake.
However, the studio has now also gone and announced (via Variety...
It would be easy to imagine we’re reliving the past. Doctor Who is as popular as ever, with anticipation high for new episodes of the show. We’ve had new music from The Beatles. And now? A new Karate Kid film is in production as well.
The Karate Kid, it seems, has never been more popular. Five films eventually led to smash hit Netflix sequel series Cobra Kai, which is set to return for its sixth and final series next year.
Sony announced a new Karate Kid back in September 2022, and in August this year revealed that Jackie Chan would be reprising his role as Mr Han from the 2010 remake.
However, the studio has now also gone and announced (via Variety...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Production received SAG-AFTRA interim agreement and currently shooting on location in New York state.
Trick Candle Productions has commenced principal photography in New York state on thriller Dark Night Of The Soul starring Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines / Bloodrayne) and Martin Kove.
Loken plays a renowned scientist who holds the key to cure for a prehistoric bacteria ravaging the world. When she gets trapped in her car after a crash the isolated woman must overcome physical injuries and the emotional scars from her complex relationship with her father (Kove).
Rounding out the cast are Paola Paulin (Ballers...
Trick Candle Productions has commenced principal photography in New York state on thriller Dark Night Of The Soul starring Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines / Bloodrayne) and Martin Kove.
Loken plays a renowned scientist who holds the key to cure for a prehistoric bacteria ravaging the world. When she gets trapped in her car after a crash the isolated woman must overcome physical injuries and the emotional scars from her complex relationship with her father (Kove).
Rounding out the cast are Paola Paulin (Ballers...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Cobra Kai never dies! But the Netflix favorite is preparing for its sixth and final season at the streamer and viewers are getting their first peek at production. In a special video released during Netflix’s Tudum event in Brazil, fans are given an exclusive look at the Season 6 table read featuring the cast. According to the tease, above, the table read took place on April 27, before the ongoing WGA writers strike started. Everyone’s favorite players show up for the moment including Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio along with costar William Zabka who will reprise his fan-favorite role as Daniel Larusso’s former foe, Johnny Lawrence. As the cast rolls into the reading room one at a time, they greet each other with hugs and warm embraces. (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) Along with Macchio and Zabka, others featured in the reading, above, include Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan,...
- 6/17/2023
- TV Insider
Thanks to a mix of irrepressible charm, a timeless rags-to-riches story of an underdog overcoming all odds, and some classic imagery that inspired countless fans and filmmakers alike, John G. Avildsen's "The Karate Kid" has remained squarely at the forefront of pop culture ever since the original movie's release in 1984. Yet even after multiple sequels of varying degrees of quality, the Netflix sequel series "Cobra Kai," and even a new movie in the works, there's just something about the magic of that original film that sets it apart and continues to drive our imaginations wild.
With so much pop culture cachet surrounding "The Karate Kid," knowledgeable film fans have spent years internalizing all the odds and ends surrounding the making of the film and other behind-the-scenes stories. But no amount of accepted trivia can rival hearing it straight from the mouth of Ralph Macchio, the actor best known for...
With so much pop culture cachet surrounding "The Karate Kid," knowledgeable film fans have spent years internalizing all the odds and ends surrounding the making of the film and other behind-the-scenes stories. But no amount of accepted trivia can rival hearing it straight from the mouth of Ralph Macchio, the actor best known for...
- 10/26/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
We had the opportunity to chat with some of the cast from Cobra Kai in anticipation of Season 5.
We don't have much to share because the round table situation was a little different than others, but hopefully, you'll find something to tide you over for another two days until the season drops!
We think you're really going to enjoy the new season (as if you had doubts!).
We know you've seen the trailer. There have already been numerous articles breaking it down across the internet.
Still, we wanted to know what that wicked fight scene we see between Miguel and Robby will be the rematch we're hoping for and how it will change their relationship.
Xolo Maridueña says viewers will definitely be rewarded for their long wait.
"I think the Robby-Miguel rivalry was one we were introduced to very early on in Cobra Kai, and I think while the two have had their differences,...
We don't have much to share because the round table situation was a little different than others, but hopefully, you'll find something to tide you over for another two days until the season drops!
We think you're really going to enjoy the new season (as if you had doubts!).
We know you've seen the trailer. There have already been numerous articles breaking it down across the internet.
Still, we wanted to know what that wicked fight scene we see between Miguel and Robby will be the rematch we're hoping for and how it will change their relationship.
Xolo Maridueña says viewers will definitely be rewarded for their long wait.
"I think the Robby-Miguel rivalry was one we were introduced to very early on in Cobra Kai, and I think while the two have had their differences,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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