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The remakes keep on coming (I know, I know, collective groan). We already heard news of Will Smith's son Jaden and Jackie Chan stepping into roles for the update on The Karate Kid, and now we're getting a peek at the first trailer.

Judging by the preview, the general premise appears to be the same (boy gets harassed, trains in martial arts, and then faces his tormentor in competition), but this new version is definitely geared more to a family audience. Jaden Smith is teeny tiny in the Ralph Macchio part, the bullies are basically a Beijing elementary school yard gang, and a sweet, but baby-faced love interest is sitting in for Elisabeth Shue.
All of this just makes me want to go back and watch the original (and Mr. Miyagi's wax on, wax off scene) and leave this new update for the kiddies. I just can't get myself excited for the story when it's taken on such a younger twist, and I found myself chuckling over the film's villains — who are supposed to be threatening. Still, Taraji P. Henson is playing the mom, so that's a plus in my column.
The Karate Kid high kicks into theaters on June 11. Check out the trailer, and tell me what you think when you read more.

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Law 'humbled' to complete Ledger movie

Jude Law has revealed that he was humbled to complete Heath Ledger's role in his final film The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus.

Law, 36, stepped in alongside Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell when Ledger died from an accidental overdose of prescription medication in January 2008, aged 28.

The British actor said that it was a "double tug" when he was asked to join the cast. "I liked Heath very much as a man and admired him as an actor. To help finish his final piece of work was a tribute I felt compelled to make," he told People.

"To help Terry [Gilliam] finish his film was an honour paid to a man I adore. Though we were all there in remembrance, Heath's heart pushed us with great lightness to the finish."

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, which was released in the UK in October, opens in US cinemas on Christmas Day.

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Woo earns lifetime achievement award

John Woo is to receive the lifetime achievement award at the 2010 Venice Film Festival.

The Hong Kong movie director is best known for helming action films like The Killer, A Better Tomorrow and Face/Off.

According to the BBC, festival organisers called Woo "a master who has changed the language of contemporary film for generations of filmmakers".

"The acknowledgment recognises a filmmaker who in recent decades, with his revolutionary conception of staging and editing, has renewed action movies to the core, introducing an extreme stylisation close to visual art, both in Asia and in Hollywood," the festival's organisers added.

Woo will receive the honour in September 2010.

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'Morgans' to be Grant's last comedy?

Hugh Grant has revealed that there is a strong chance his latest film will be his last comedy.

The 49-year-old, who stars with Sarah Jessica Parker in Did You Hear About The Morgans?, said that he is currently deciding whether to continue with his career despite "thoroughly" enjoying making the movie.

Grant told The Daily Telegraph: "I'm making that choice right now. I just don't know."

The actor claimed that he was talked into joining the cast by director Marc Lawrence, saying: "I forgot that I had made a resolution never to make another film!"

Grant recently described co-star Parker as "low maintenance... very clever, very funny and very unusual. She was an absolute delight to work with".

Did You Hear About The Morgans? is scheduled for release on Boxing Day.

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New 50 Cent movie to start shooting

50 Cent's new movie project Gun is to begin filming soon, a report has claimed.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the drama is almost ready to go into production with Soul Plane director Jessy Terrero at the helm.

Rapper 50, real name Curtis Jackson, first announced plans for Gun last month, revealing that he had written the screenplay and recruited Val Kilmer to star alongside him in the film.

Gun will reportedly tell the story of two friends who become caught up in the world of illegal weapons dealing. It is expected to be filmed in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

50 Cent previously starred in the semi-autobiographical movie Get Rich or Die Tryin', which was released in 2005.

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Jude Law proud of 'edgy' Watson

Jude Law has spoken about his reinvention of Dr Watson in the new Sherlock Holmes movie.

The English actor, 36, stars as Holmes's sidekick alongside Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie's detective thriller.

"When I was asked to get involved, Robert was already set as Sherlock and Guy was directing and I knew from then that it was going to be a different take on the older films of Sherlock Holmes," Law told PA.

"They weren't asking me to put on two stone and fool around and put my foot in waste paper baskets, they were asking me to play Watson with a bit more edge.

"I hadn't read the books as a boy, so what was intriguing was to see how much of this new 'rediscovery' was already in the source material.

"It was a happy juggle between going back to Conan Doyle and relishing in all the accuracy that had perhaps been overlooked in the past, and also looking to the future and adding a new energy for an audience that we hope will discover Sherlock Holmes for the first time."

Sherlock Homes is released in cinemas on December 26.

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Dunst to leave 'Spider-Man' films?

Actress Kirsten Dunst is to be written out of the Spider-Man movie franchise and replaced as leading lady by Anne Hathaway, according to reports.

It is believed that Spider-Man 4 could be the last outing for her character, Mary Jane Watson, who featured as Peter Parker's love interest in the first three films.

A source told Star magazine: "The plan is for her character to be written out, probably by dying.

"Anne will take over as Peter Parker's new love interest for this project and for Spider-Man 5 and Spider-Man 6 which are being written now.

"Anne's in L.A. doing a lot of meetings on the movie because filming is right around the corner."

Hathaway is rumoured to be playing the part of Felicia Hardy, known as Black Cat in the Marvel comic series but thought to go by the name Vultress in the film adaptation.

Filming on Spider-Man 4, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire, is still expected to begin early next year for a May 5, 2011 release date.

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Well i don't blame her i think this is a good idea

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I agree it is a good idea as it will open up brand new storylines for Spider-Man 5 & 6

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I think Kirsten Dunst was very good in the first two movie but in the 3rd movie i have to admit she wasn't it felt like she didn't want to do it the only reason she did was because she contracted to do it    .

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Sam Worthington up for 'Flash Gordon'?

Sam Worthington has reportedly been considered to star in Flash Gordon.

According to STV, the Avatar star has been linked to the role of sci-fi comic book hero Steven 'Flash' Gordon in the remake of the 1980 film.

A source said: "If he gets the role it would be quite a big deal as Flash is an all-American hero.

"Right now it's between Sam, Ryan Reynolds and one or two others for the lead role should the project actually get off the ground."

Worthington can next be seen in the upcoming Clash Of The Titans, which is to be released in March 2010.

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Downey Jr 'should do romcoms with Law'

Robert Downey Jr has praised his Sherlock Holmes co-star Jude Law.

In an interview with Parade, Downey Jr joked that he and Law should appear in romantic comedies together.

"It's so funny to me because usually I'm just saying about a female co-star, 'We had this great chemistry'," he explained. "And now I'm saying the same thing about Jude. It's like we should be doing romantic comedies together or something.

"This film is a love affair of sorts and the two of us knew when to ying and when to yang. We were definitely good together."

Downey Jr added that he enjoyed working on a film version of the iconic books.

"The most exciting part for me was that we presented Watson as he actually was in the books by Conan Doyle," he revealed. "He was not, as he's been portrayed, some bumbling guy with his foot stuck in a wastebasket who's dumb compared to his brilliant roommate. These are two guys who make this fantastic team."

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Downey Jr: 'I learned to love London'

Robert Downey Jr has revealed that he used to hate London.

The Sherlock Holmes actor, who stars in the film alongside Jude Law, said that he was disappointed to discover he would have to move to the capital city to shoot the sleuth movie.

Downey Jr told Us Weekly: "I filmed [Chaplin] there 20 years ago and the food sucked, so I wasn't happy at first.

"But there's something about the work ethic and the people. Everyone had a great attitude."

Downey Jr recently admitted that he can be a "monster" prone to "aggressive outbursts" when working on a film.

Sherlock Holmes is out in cinemas now.

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Mr T will not have 'A-Team' cameo

Mr T has confirmed that he will not be seen in the forthcoming film adaptation of The A-Team.

The original B.A. Baracus told Latino Review that his decision to bow out has nothing to do with money, but that he sees no reason to show himself if he will not be reprising the role he made famous.

Instead, Baracus is to be played by former UFC champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson.

The first Faceman (Dirk Benedict) and Dwight Shultz, who played Murdoch, will each be making appearances. Hannibal actor George Peppard passed away a number of years ago.

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'Captain America' to shoot in June

Production will reportedly start in summer 2010 for Marvel Studio's The First Avenger: Captain America.

Speaking to Fangoria, director Joe Johnston revealed that he's eying a June starting date for the comic book adaptation.

The film's title character is yet to be cast, but Avatar star Sam Worthington was recently linked to the role of Captain America.

Claims that scenes for the movie could be filmed in the UK have prompted speculation that Marvel character Union Jack features in the script.

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'Star Trek' sequel to start in 2010

Zoe Saldana has said that pre-production on the Star Trek sequel will start in 2010.

Speaking to MTV, the 31-year-old revealed that the film's writers are still penning a script and work on the update will begin late next year.

"I spoke to J.J. [Abrams] and Bryan Burk, his producing partner at Bad Robot, and they are still in the middle of building the script with Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, and we'll probably be going into pre-production around this time next year," she said.

Saldana is expected to reprise the role of Uhura in director Abrams's follow-up to the 2009 hit.

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'Avatar' sequels to take place off Pandora

James Cameron has revealed that his planned Avatar sequels could take place away from the first film's Pandora setting.

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Cameron said that further films will move the action off Pandora and explore other moons orbiting around the planet Polyphemus.

"The planet in Pandora's sky is called Polyphemus and it's the primary for a system of moons, just like in our solar system, Jupiter has fifty some moons and they're discovering smaller ones all of the time," he said.

"We have some story ideas for how to branch out into other moons of Polyphemus and the Alpha Centauri A solar system, but we've got to make some money with this movie first before we think about the sequel."

Avatar topped the US box office over the Christmas weekend and has taken over $600 million in ticket sales worldwide since opening on December 17.

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Tennant denies 'Batman' Riddler rumours

David Tennant has denied internet speculation that he will play The Riddler in the next Batman movie.

The Doctor Who star explained that he has had no contact with the filmmakers behind the Dark Knight follow-up, though he believes that he would be a good choice for the villainous role.

"I probably should be [playing The Riddler]," The Guardian quotes him as saying. "But you'd think my agent would have mentioned something if it was true."

Tennant previously admitted to being a fan of the '60s TV incarnation of Batman and admitted that it would be a "boyhood dream come true" to play The Riddler.

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Cera 'wants 'Ghostbusters 3' role'

Michael Cera has been campaigning hard for a role in Ghostbusters 3.

The Superbad actor admits that it was a dream come true to work with director Harold Ramis on his new film Youth In Revolt.

The 21-year-old took advantage of getting close to Ramis by quizzing him on his role as Egon Spengler in the franchise and the upcoming production plans.

"[I loved] Ghostbusters. As a kid, I wanted to be Bill Murray's character. Harold told me lots of stories and I memorised every word," the former Arrested Development castmember told People.

Ghostbusters 3 is scheduled to be released in 2012.

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Ramis prepping 'Ghostbusters 3' for 2011

Harold Ramis has revealed that Ghostbusters 3 will be released in 2011.

Speaking to Heeb magazine, the actor-writer said that the project will start production in summer 2010.

"Something’s going to happen. Dan [Aykroyd] did write a spec GB3 screenplay a few years ago, but no one was motivated to pursue it. Now, 25 years after the original, there seems to be some willingness to proceed and apparently a substantial public appetite for a sequel," Ramis said.

He added: "GB3 is progressing with plans to shoot next summer and release in 2011."

Ramis, who wrote and starred in the first two Ghostbusters movies, said that the sequel would introduce new young Ghostbusters and will also feature "all the old guys".

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