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The Karate Kid is heading back to the big screen for one night only.
The Karate Kid Part III (1989) Cast and Crew Cobra Kai karate instructor John Kreese (Martin Kove) is still brooding over the defeat handed to him by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr.
- The 4th movie, The Next Karate Kid was an embarrasement. It tries to bring the same quit witty humor and the audience of the first Karate Kid but also include females. Having a female 'Karate Kid' was great but they producers really didn't do a great job with the plot, character developement or anything.
- Aug 4, 2017 - Stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are returning for the. His life without the help of his mentor Mr. Miyagi (actor Pat Morita died in 2005).
The revival of the classic, orchestrated by Fathom Events and YouTube, will screen in nearly 700 movie theaters on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. local time. The screening event will also feature an exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes from the new YouTube Red Original Series, Cobra Kai, based on the Karate Kid franchise.
When it originally hit theaters in 1984, The Karate Kid, a fierce yet endearing underdog story, got a lot of love from critics. It followed the friendship of high school student Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) and his apartment maintenance man turned martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita), as the teenager prepared to take on arch-rival Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka) in the All Valley Karate Tournament. Through Miyagi's teaching, LaRusso learns important life lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in an epic match.
The Karate Kid was an instant commercial success taking $90.82 million at the domestic box office against an $8 million budget - adjusted for inflation the figure increases to $248.12 million. It spawned a franchise of three sequels, a television series, and a 2010 remake featuring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, which took $176.59 million domestically - that’s $207.17 adjusted, over $40 million less than the beloved 1984 original.
“The Karate Kid became an instant classic in the 1980s and continues to resonate with generations of film lovers across the country,” said Fathom Events VP of Programming Tom Lucas. “We’re also excited to partner with YouTube Red to give audiences an exclusive look into the reignited rivalry in Cobra Kai, along with the original film and a cast panel discussion, all on the big screen.”
In the highly anticipated return of Macchio’s LaRusso and Zabka’s Lawrence, the arch-rivals from the original Karate Kid film, reunite in Cobra Kai. Now living in the affluent hills of Encino, LaRusso leads an enviable life with his beautiful family, while running a successful string of car dealerships throughout the valley. Meanwhile, his high school adversary, Lawrence whose life has taken a rocky turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo.
“A beloved American classic, The Karate Kid film continues to be one of the most searched entertainment properties on YouTube,” said Susanne Daniels Global Head of Original Content, YouTube. “We’re thrilled to recreate the world inside the dojo in this exciting new YouTube Red Original Series, featuring the iconic cast members from the original film.”
Tickets for Cobra Kai: Premiere Feat. The Karate Kid can be purchased beginning Friday, March 23, via the Fathom Events website or at the box office of participating theaters. Cobra Kai, the YouTube Red Original series, will have its world debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2018, and will later launch to audiences around the world May 2, 2018, on YouTube Red.
'>'The Karate Kid' took $90.82 million at the domestic box office against an $8 million budget - adjusted for inflation the figure increases to $248.12 million.
Sony PicturesThe Karate Kid is heading back to the big screen for one night only.
The revival of the classic, orchestrated by Fathom Events and YouTube, will screen in nearly 700 movie theaters on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. local time. The screening event will also feature an exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes from the new YouTube Red Original Series, Cobra Kai, based on the Karate Kid franchise.
When it originally hit theaters in 1984, The Karate Kid, a fierce yet endearing underdog story, got a lot of love from critics. It followed the friendship of high school student Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) and his apartment maintenance man turned martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita), as the teenager prepared to take on arch-rival Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka) in the All Valley Karate Tournament. Through Miyagi's teaching, LaRusso learns important life lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in an epic match.
The Karate Kid was an instant commercial success taking $90.82 million at the domestic box office against an $8 million budget - adjusted for inflation the figure increases to $248.12 million. Itspawned a franchise of three sequels, a television series, and a 2010 remake featuring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, which took $176.59 million domestically - that’s $207.17 adjusted, over $40 million less than the beloved 1984 original.
“The Karate Kid became an instant classic in the 1980s and continues to resonate with generations of film lovers across the country,” said Fathom Events VP of Programming Tom Lucas. “We’re also excited to partner with YouTube Red to give audiences an exclusive look into the reignited rivalry in Cobra Kai, along with the original film and a cast panel discussion, all on the big screen.”
In the highly anticipated return of Macchio’s LaRusso and Zabka’s Lawrence, the arch-rivals from the original Karate Kid film, reunite in Cobra Kai. Now living in the affluent hills of Encino, LaRusso leads an enviable life with his beautiful family, while running a successful string of car dealerships throughout the valley. Meanwhile, his high school adversary, Lawrence whose life has taken a rocky turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo.
“A beloved American classic, The Karate Kid film continues to be one of the most searched entertainment properties on YouTube,” said Susanne Daniels Global Head of Original Content, YouTube. “We’re thrilled to recreate the world inside the dojo in this exciting new YouTube Red Original Series, featuring the iconic cast members from the original film.”
Tickets for Cobra Kai: Premiere Feat. The Karate Kid can be purchased beginning Friday, March 23, via the Fathom Events website or at the box office of participating theaters. Cobra Kai, the YouTube Red Original series, will have its world debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2018, and will later launch to audiences around the world May 2, 2018, on YouTube Red.
Get ready for some more crane kicks (probably) as the original “Karate Kid” is getting a sequel television series.
Stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are returning for the 10-episode half-hour series “Cobra Kai,” which is set to debut on YouTube Red in 2018.
The series takes place 30 years after the events of the first “Karate Kid.” Johnny Lawrence (Zabka) is reopening the Cobra Kai dojo in order to help redeem himself. He then reignites his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), who’s been struggling to maintain balance in his life without the help of his mentor Mr. Miyagi (actor Pat Morita died in 2005).
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“The minute I heard about this project, I knew we had to have it,”Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content at YouTube, said in a statement. “‘The Karate Kid’ became an instant classic in the 1980s, and still resonates with audiences around the world and on YouTube today.”
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“Cobra Kai” is written and executive produced by Josh Heald (“Hot Tub Time Machine”), John Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (“Harold & Kumar”).
“Like everyone who grew up in the 1980s, the three of us are enormous fans of ‘The Karate Kid,'” said Heald, Hurwitz, and Schlossberg. “‘Cobra Kai will be a true continuation of the original films – packed with comedy, heart, and thrilling fight scenes. We can’t wait to reignite the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry.”
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Fans of the original film will remember that Daniel was able to defeat Johnny — who was a member of the sometimes unethical Cobra Kai dojo — in a tournament. “Karate Kid” was followed by three sequels, two of which involved building the relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi. One saw the return of the Cobra Kai leader, John Kreese, who was out for revenge after the original film’s tournament.
Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan starred in a reboot in 2010.
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10 TV Shows to Watch if You're Obsessed With the '80s (Photos)
- NBC/Netflix/ABC & Eric McCandless
“The Eighties” reigns supreme among all of CNN’s decade-centric specials (sorry, “Nineties”). Those who were alive in the 1980s will remember leg warmers, inline skates and so much more. Thanks to the magic of TV, even ‘90s and 2000s kids can experience these things. Whether you fondly look back on the decade, or you wish you had been born 10 or 20 years earlier, these 10 TV shows will surely fuel your ‘80s obsession.
- Netflix
'GLOW' (2017)
The characters may be fictional, but 'GLOW' is very much real. This Netflix comedy tells the (lightly fictionalized) story of the women who starred in the cult-hit all-female pro wrestling TV show GLOW (“Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling”) that aired for four seasons in the 80s.
- Dreamworks
'Freaks and Geeks' (1999)
Before “Bloodline,” Linda Cardellini starred in “Freaks and Geeks” alongside James Franco, Jason Segal and Seth Rogen. Cardellini’s character, Lindsay Weir, tries to shed her goody-two-shoes image and hang with the rebellious “freaks,” often running into trouble.
'Stranger Things' (2016)
Set in 1980s Indiana, science fiction/horror-thriller “Stranger Things” plays on many cultural elements of the decade, such as Stephen King novels and Spielberg films like 'E.T.'
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'Everybody Hates Chris'
This autobiographical sitcom is based on comedian Chris Rock’s 1980s adolescence in Brooklyn. A young Chris (played by Tyler James Williams) must navigate a predominately white school, look after his siblings, and try to keep his tough parents happy.
- ABC/Eric McCandless
'The Goldbergs' (2013)
Another show based on its creator’s childhood, “The Goldbergs,” is set in a small Pennsylvania town in the 1980s. The show leans hard on the decade's most awkward elements, like tracksuits and hideous matching outfits.
- FX
'The Americans' (2013)
This Cold War-set drama stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as Soviet spies posing as a normal American couple in the D.C.-area. It was created and produced by former CIA officer Joe Weisberg and inspired by some of his real-life experiences.
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'Snowfall' (2017)
This crime drama from John Singleton explores the origins of the Los Angeles 1980s crack epidemic. It premiered July 5 on FX.
'This Is Us' (2016)
“This Is Us” takes place only partially in the ‘80s, but it still counts. The non-linear time sequence touches on the past and present of the lives of three siblings (two biological and one adopted). The second season of the series will air on NBC on September 26.
- Cartoon Network/YouTube
'Robot Jones' (2002)
The Cartoon Network show follows a teenage robot named Jones who has to navigate human life in a futuristic 1980s middle school. The show’s blocky artwork is a nod to old school cel animation techniques.
'Halt and Catch Fire' (2014)
This cult hit AMC series tracks the personal computer revolution of the ‘80s. The personal computers in question, however, are a lot clunkier than the dainty, portable ones we use today.
These ’80s-centric shows were actually made post-1980s
“The Eighties” reigns supreme among all of CNN’s decade-centric specials (sorry, “Nineties”). Those who were alive in the 1980s will remember leg warmers, inline skates and so much more. Thanks to the magic of TV, even ‘90s and 2000s kids can experience these things. Whether you fondly look back on the decade, or you wish you had been born 10 or 20 years earlier, these 10 TV shows will surely fuel your ‘80s obsession.