'Karate Kid' star Ralph Macchio doesn't regret avoiding Hollywood

The Karate Kid is having a big resurgence thanks to the Netflix‘s Cobra Kai, which brings back William Zabka and Ralph Macchio as Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: While Doug Liman plots directing a blockbuster-size movie in outer space with Tom Cruise, his next mission will be on a lot more modest budget in London. Liman is set next to direct Lockdown, and Anne Hathaway is in final talks to star.

Peter White Television EditorHarald Zwart, who directed the Jaden Smith-fronted reboot of The Karate Kid, is to helm a six-part TV drama for Netflix.The streamer has ordered the untitled thriller series from Scandinavian production company Motion Blur.

Ben Shephard thrilled his fans this week when he shared a new video that showed him wearing a flight suit and aviator sunglasses.The Good Morning Britain star shared that he was dressed that way because he'd just enjoyed a unique experience – flying a spitfire aeroplane!Unsurprisingly, considering he looked so similar to Maverick, the lead character in the fighter pilot movie Top Gun, Ben's fans were quick to compare him to the film's star, Tom Cruise.MORE: Ben Shephard disappoints Good Morning

Amazon Studios have cast Titans star Alan Ritchson in the lead role of its upcoming Jack Reacher TV series.The new series is based on the character from Lee Child’s international bestselling series of books, which spawned two film adaptations starring Tom Cruise, 2012’s Jack Reacher and 2016’s Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.News of the new series was announced back in January, when Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, revealed that the first season will be based on the 1997 book The Killing

Alan Ritchson has landed the title role in the upcoming Jack Reacher television series, which is being made at Amazon.

William Zabka has been playing misunderstood bully Johnny Lawrence for over 30 years.Zabka first rose to fame in 1984 as the motorcycle-riding black belt Johnny in “The Karate Kid,” facing off against the movie’s hero, new guy Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).Zabka also starred in CBS’ “The Equalizer” from 1986-89, got an Oscar nod in 2004 for co-writing and producing the short film “Most” and appeared on “How I Met Your Mother” in 2013.His latest project “Cobra Kai,” currently on Netflix,

Gina Torres is headed to the Lone Star state. The former “Suits” actress, for which she starred alongside Meghan Markle for seven seasons as Jessica Pearson, will join the cast of the hit FOX show “9-1-1: Lone Star” as a series regular and will reunite with showrunner Tim Minear whom Torres worked with on the sci-fi classic “Firefly” in 2002.

“Suits” and “Pearson” alum Gina Torres has joined Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star” as a series regular for its upcoming second season, the broadcast network announced Thursday.Her addition to the Rob Lowe-led “9-1-1” spinoff series marks a reunion with Tim Minear — the showrunner of both of “9-1-1” and “Lone Star” — who was a writer and executive producer on Joss Whedon’s short-lived “Firefly,” which Torres starred on alongside Nathan Fillion.Per Fox, Torres will play paramedic captain Tommy Vega on

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorSuits and Pearson alumna Gina Torres is set as a series regular opposite Liv Tyler and Rob Lowe on the second season of Fox spinoff series 9-1-1: Lone Star. Season 2 is scheduled to begin production in Los Angeles later this fall for a premiere in early 2021 as part of the network’s midseason schedule.9-1-1: Lone Star hails from 9-1-1 creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear.

straight to your inboxManchester City's pursuit of Lionel Messi is not expected to stop them from buying another centre-back but the Barcelona saga could have a knock-on effect for other plans.Txiki Begiristain was busy early in the transfer window, securing winger Ferran Torres and defender Nathan Ake to strengthen the squad for next season.The priority for this summer was a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte at centre-back, with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly identified as a target.

Ralph Macchio says there is one big problem with the 2010 reboot of “The Karate Kid”.

straight to your inboxThe president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, has urged Lionel Messi to reject a potential move to Manchester City in favour of joining Newell's Old Boys.Messi failed to report for coronavirus testing at Barcelona's training complex yesterday as he continues his battle to leave the club.The Argentine’s decision not to attend means he will be unable to participate in Ronald Koeman's first training session today.Messi has told the Barcelona hierarchy last week that he wants

Ralph Macchio first warmed hearts as young Daniel LaRusso learning to defend himself in the Karate Kid trilogy. Now all grown up, the actor, 58 — who has reprised his role in Cobra Kai — exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about the moment he realized when the movie was going to be a hit, getting poison oak while filming the third installment and more.

The Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio says the 2010 reboot, produced by Will Smith, should have been called The Kung Fu Kid.Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso in the original 1984 film, explained to The Guardian why the modern remake should have had a different title in keeping with the location change.The revival, which moves from Los Angeles to China, should have been renamed The Kung Fu Kid because, as Macchio points out, “there’s no such thing as karate in China”.The film received mixed reviews

Liam Gallagher – who have worn the iconic pattern throughout their careers.To mark the kit’s release, Blossoms‘ Tom Ogden and Joe Donovan – who are both City fans – took part in a photoshoot where they showcased the new design.Ogden said: “I’ve never seen a kit like this before, it’s different and I think it’s really smart.

 Tom Cruise  that is. Despite wearing a face covering, The Mission: Impossible star was spotted by fans as he made his way to a movie theater in London.

With his level of super stardom, it’s an impossible mission for Tom Cruise not to get recognized by fans. The Mission Impossible star learned this hard truth after venturing out into London to watch his first film at a movie theater since the coronavirus outbreak! Tom, 58, shared a video of the city escapade on Aug. 25, which showed him riding in a van through England’s capital until three fans recognized Tom through the car window.