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Alright, alright. I confess. I'm just annoyed that you managed to post this an hour before me.
I blame my photoshop crash.
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He who hesitates is DM.
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I just didn’t see it as quickly because I was immersed in the world of photoshop repair.
Now I’m seeing it everywhere. This went super viral. Well played promo and I can see where the selection of the next karate kid might become a show of its own.
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It is everywhere.
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It won the internet for the day.
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Dude! Send them your picture!
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02-13-2024, 11:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-13-2024, 11:33 AM by Greg.)
Hey, it's the kid from American Born Chinese as the new Karate Kid. Did you know all this and I'm just late to the party?
Quote:It's time for a new Karate Kid to learn how to wax on… and wax off.
The next movie in Sony's long-running Karate Kid franchise will star Ben Wang, the actor known for his work on the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, EW has confirmed. After a worldwide casting search, Wang is said to have delivered a standout audition demonstrating a deep connection to the character; he's also fluent in Mandarin and skilled in numerous martial arts, including karate, wing chun kung fu, kempo, and taekwando.
Wang joins a cast that includes Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both of whom are reprising their roles from previous Karate Kid movies.
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Ben Wang.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported Wang's casting, the new Karate Kid film will move the story to the East Coast, focusing on a teenager from China who finds strength and direction in martial arts.
The new movie is being directed by Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World), written by Rob Lieber (Peter Rabbit), and produced by Karen Rosenfelt. It's scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 13.
In addition to starring opposite Michelle Yeoh on American Born Chinese, Wang can currently be seen in the Mean Girls movie musical.
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It was announced yesterday so you’re right on time. Saw it on Ben’s IG (which I forgot I was following). I posted it to KFM this morning.
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D00M hive mind - What would you want to read for the 40th anniversary of The Karate Kid. My editor wants something specific, not a review or overview, hopefully BTS.
I have a pitch topic my editor has already agreed to, but I'm looking to toss him some alternatives. My off the cuff suggestion was some backstory on the Crane Kick but I'm not sure I have enough for an article there.
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