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Jaden Smith visits 'Late Show With David Letterman' at the Ed Sullivan Theater on June 10, 2010 in New York City. Pics! http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&assetType=image&ebd=2010-06-10&p=jaden%20smith

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Just a regular Kid MAYBE nepotism isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Cute-as-a-button Jaden Smith confessed it was "difficult" working with mum and dad - power couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith - on the remake of the 1984 coming-of-age classic The Karate Kid. He plays a kid who moves to China after his mother's job transfer, only to be beset by bullying. As in the original, he turns to an unlikely kung fu master for help. Jackie Chan plays the "Mr Miyagi" role as handyman Mr Han, who teaches the boy that there's more to martial arts than violence. Jaden's parents were producers of the film, and gave him a particularly hard time. "My dad would always be: 'Okay, Jaden, you've got to do this scene and you have to be really emotional and we're gonna maybe need you to cry, and we need this and that," said the 11-year-old who steps into Ralph Macchio's original role. "And then my mum would be: 'Okay, Jaden, do you want some apples?' No, I don't want any apples," he continued, laughing. "Ten minutes later it would be 'Jaden, I've got some apples, do you want some?' "And then she'd be like: 'I've had these apples for an hour-and-a-half - you're going to eat the apples and get some energy.' So it was: 'Okay Mum, I'll eat the apples.'" Jada might be mum all the way, but it was his screen mum Taraji P Henson who had him cracking up. "When I asked what she was doing in the kitchen going 'bang, bang' with all these pans, she said: 'You know how when Mums are mad they start banging stuff in the kitchen?' I was on the floor rolling around," he shared. "She was awesome!" And even if this is Jaden's third feature film (he made his debut alongside his dad in 2006's The Pursuit Of Happyness, and had a role in The Day The Earth Stood Still), it's nice to know that he's still kinda a regular kid. Even if he's the son of Hollywood royalty. "Okay, my mum, or somebody, will wake me up around 8.30," he said, elaborating on how he begins each work day. "I get out of bed around 9.30am and brush my teeth, take a shower, eat, receive a long lecture from my dad before I go to work, get in the car, drive to work." And after a day of hair, make-up, training, rehearsals and actual filming, he goes home to play two hours of World of Warcraft. "And then I shoot my brother with nerf guns". Sounds like a superstar in the making. TRANSCRIPT COURTESY SONY PICTURES The Karate Kid is in cinemas now. http://www.todayonline.com/Entertainment/Movies/EDC100611-0000064/Just-a-regular-Kid

ABC 33/40 News Video on Demand Nicole has a one on one sit down with Karate Kid's Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. http://cfc.abc3340.com/videoondemand.cfm?id=67292 Director Harald Zwart discusses "The Karate Kid" http://www.makingof.com/posts/watch/1865/director-harald-zwart-discusses-the-karate-kid Just like a movie mogul at age 11 LOS ANGELES — How many 11-year-old kids can say that they are reading many scripts? And that they are looking for “a good story and a good concept”? Well, Jaden Smith spoke those words like a studio mogul when we interviewed him on Tuesday afternoon. With two bodyguards wearing suits standing by on his left and right side, the son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith fielded questions like a blasé Hollywood veteran. We first met Jaden when he was only 8, shy and smiling when he sat beside his dad for a talk about their movie together, “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Now Jaden stars with Jackie Chan in an update of “The Karate Kid,” the 1984 hit which featured Ralph Macchio and the late Pat Morita. Wearing a studded leather vest, Jaden played with his braided hair and necklace as he answered questions. Since this new film was shot in China, Jaden learns kung fu rather than karate, which originates from Japan. Jackie, a good friend of Will’s, sent his stunt coordinator Wu Gang to train Jaden for three months before filming began. Excerpts from the interview: What’s it like working with Jackie Chan? It was amazing. He’s a great guy. He’s very energetic and he knows more kung fu than you think. What’s your favorite movie of Jackie’s? “Drunken Master.” How was your experience filming in China ? It was great shooting in China. The people were very nice. It was a little difficult for me because not many spoke English. Did you enjoy the food? I had burgers the whole time. When your family appeared on “Oprah,” your mom and dad talked about pushing you to do some stunts. I knew that my dad was going to push me and my mom was only going to push me to a certain point. My dad was pushing me to the very edge. If we were to use a metaphor, my feet were sliding off the rocks of a cliff and I had my toes hanging over the edge. How did they react during those moments? My mom was very scared at some point. So was I and so was my dad, but he just didn’t say anything. If you had to write about your father in school, what would you write? I’d say he’s a great father and person. He likes to watch movies. We go to the movie theater all the time. And if you had to write about your mother? All the same things except she’s a girl. You had your first screen kiss in this movie with Wenwen Han. That scene was very awkward. What I said to her was, “It’s going to be okay.” She was tripping up. I tried to make her comfortable. Have you had your first kiss in real life yet? Yes. It was a while ago. How was it? Great. I didn’t really know what I was doing. What’s the most important thing that your dad and mom told you about acting? You have to stay in the scene. No matter what happens, you got to stay in the scene. Who’s the best actor in the family? Probably my dad. Because he has been doing it the longest and he’s had more work. Who’s the strictest in the family? My grandmother—my mom’s mother. She lives with us and she’s strict when it comes to us. How do you get along with your brother Trey? We’re closer than I am with my sister. Acting is not his thing. He gets into music a lot. What do you enjoy and not enjoy about acting? I like acting because it’s fun. You get to go all over the world. But I do not like crying in movies. Which movies with young people in them do you like? I like the old movies like “Sixteen Candles,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “The Breakfast Club.” Those movies are very cool. Who are your favorite actors? I really like the people in the “Twilight” movies. I’ve met Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed and Robert Pattinson. What other things do you like? I love vampires. They’re awesome. I like reading but my favorite subject is math. I like to skateboard, surf and snowboard. Do you snowboard with Tom Cruise, who’s a family friend? You got to do a scene with him at the recent MTV Movie Awards. Sometimes we do snowboard. Yeah, I did the MTV Movie Awards with him. It was hilarious. What are you reading now? Stephenie Meyer’s “Breaking Dawn” in the “Twilight” series. Do you dress yourself? They’re the ones who have all the clothes. They will ask, “Do you like this?” I told them I really like leather so that’s what I wear all the time. What music do you listen to? I like rap. Any particular artist? Drake. Are you about to finish school and take the summer off? No, I’m probably not going to have another summer off for about five years. Why? I’ll probably be working on other projects. How do you decide on which script to do? If it has a good story and a good concept. What if there are several scripts that have those two elements? If we have five really good scripts, then we’ll do them all. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100610-274960/Just-like-a-movie-mogul-at-age-11

Jackie Chan's 'Karate Kid' kicks acting career into higher gear BEVERLY HILLS — Jackie Chan's body is a road map of misery. He touches the back of his head, where his skull was fractured during one martial arts scene. The nose, which he tweaks, has been broken twice, along with his cheekbones, jaw and every rib. Both kneecaps were cracked, two ankles have snapped, and he has broken most of the bones in both hands. "If it's on my body, I probably broke it," Chan, 56, says at the rooftop restaurant of the Beverly Hills Montage Hotel. "But you have to remember: I've been acting for 48 years. You're going to break bones." Acting and injuries usually aren't a package. Robert De Niro or Al Pacino would never win a scar-off with Chan. Instead, Chan wants to become more like De Niro and Pacino. The Karate Kid features the least amount of fighting Chan has logged in a movie. And he hopes the trend continues. "I've been fighting, fighting, fighting, until no one thinks I can do anything different," Chan says. "But I can. I'm not just a fighter. I'm an actor." He gets to convince audiences on Friday with The Karate Kid, a movie that Chan says he was reluctant to make until he learned it would be produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith and star their son, Jaden. "When I first heard about it, I was thinking 'How am I going to play the kid?' Because that's who does all the fighting," Chan says with a laugh. "When Will says it was for the teacher part, I said yes right away." Karate Kid director Harald Zwart says he didn't realize how much Chan wanted to act until he got on set. "We knew we were going to have great fight scenes, because you've got the greatest fighter in your movie," Zwart says. "But he isn't who he appears to be on camera. He's very respectful, looks you in the eye, wants to learn. I realized he was the complete actor." Chan is hoping that some scenes — including one in which he breaks down — will draw attention. "Directors are asking me, 'Do another Rush Hour, do another Rush Hour,' " Chan says. "But that doesn't help you grow as an actor. That's boring. I know how to do that. What am I supposed to do? Star in Rush Hour 20?" Chan says he learned there was more to do in 1982, when he saw An Officer and a Gentleman. "I was expecting a big fight scene," Chan says. "You know how many (punches) are thrown? One! And it's a great movie. That's what I want to do." He gets to do a little of that in his native China. "I can do some acting there, but it's not the same," Chan says. "American actors, they can work so long on a single scene. That's how you get better." In China, he is Brad Pitt or bigger. He usually has to eat lunch in his car to prevent a mob scene. Here, "people know who I am, but they want me to show them a fighting move." Jaden Smith wanted to learn a few. The 12-year-old worked for three months with Chan and continues today. "I lucked out," Jaden says. "How many people get to learn to fight from the best?" Chan takes over the Pat Morita role but plays Mr. Han, not Mr. Miyagi. "All I've wanted is this chance," he says. "The Smith family gave that to me. Now I can show I'm not just Mr. Miyagi. I'm Jackie Chan." http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-06-08-Chan08_st_N.htm?csp=obinsite

Jaden Smith Swings Into the "Late Show" Easing in to his new fame quite well, Jaden Smith was spotted arriving at “The Late Show” with David Letterman in New York City on Thursday (June 10). The 11-year-old actor looked cool in jeans and a jacket with a red t-shirt underneath and graciously waved to all the adoring fans that had gathered to get a glimpse of him. In other news, Jaden recently paid a visit to “Today” and chatted with host, Matt Lauer, about his first kiss on the big screen. Smith told, “That was interesting, it was a little bit weird, a little bit weird.” He followed up and jokingly said, “It’s kind of awkward.” http://celebrity-gossip.net/jaden-smith/jaden-smith-swings-late-show-374256

Robert Pattinson And Jaden Smith In 'Breaking Dawn'? 'Karate Kid' Star Says 'That'd Be Amazing' Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, the Situation — the stars were out in force at the MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday night. But after walking the sun-baked red carpet with "Karate Kid" co-star Jackie Chan, 11-year-old Jaden Smith only had one thing on his mind: "Twilight." And if he found himself in a conversation with Robert Pattinson during the show, Smith knew exactly what he'd ask the Brit actor. Watch Video here! http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/06/10/robert-pattinson-and-jaden-smith-in-breaking-dawn-karate-kid-star-says-thatd-be-amazing/ "I've never met Robert Pattinson before, but I will just say that we should make a vampire movie together," he told MTV News. Well, you know "Breaking Dawn" is gearing up to shoot in the fall. Perhaps Smith, whose action flick credentials are in full display in the new 'Karate Kid," should throw his hat into the casting ring. "That'd be amazing," he said, not quite convinced the movie hasn't already wrapped. "I don't know, maybe they already shot it, but that'd be amazing to be in." Hit play on the video to check out Smith and Chan shortly before they took the Movie Awards stage with Shaun White to present the award for Biggest Badass Star.

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Jaden/Jackie Interview Greg Russell interviews Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan about their new film "The Karate Kid" CNN Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaAeU3velSo

RIP? Nope, Fresh Prince Star "Pissed," Not Passed James Avery, better known to 1990s survivors as the demanding Uncle Phil on Will Smith's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says he's "pissed" to have joined Jeff Goldblum, Bobby Brown and who knows how many other stars in the not-dead-except-on-the-Internet club. Here's some background on the hoax—and its not-pleased victim: On Sunday afternoon, Twitter lit up with messages along the lines of, "RIP, James Avery (aka Uncle Phil) So Sad!" And while Tweeters quickly concluded that, given the absence of obituaries, Avery was alive, and surmised that Netizens had mistaken TV's Uncle Phil for Scottish soccer's Uncle Phil (aka the indeed deceased Phil O'Donnell), the damage was done. At least as far as Avery was concerned. "I mean, really, they're going to take away what little career I have left," Avery told CNN.com on Monday at the premiere of The Karate Kid, starring Smith offspring Jaden Smith. "My mother was scared." Not only that, Avery publicist Cynthia Snyder told us today, the actor's mother was moved to tears. "Someone called his mom, and she called his house crying," Snyder said. "That's why he was so upset." So, in the name of setting things straight, Avery is 61, at work on Transformers 3, and, happily, not dead. Oh, and no, we don't know why people would've confused soccer's Uncle Phil for TV's Uncle Phil considering soccer's Uncle Phil died two years ago last December. The magic of Twitter, we suppose. http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b185059_rip_nope_fresh_prince_star_pissed_not.html

Will Smith Sffered To Change Son’s Name And Hide Him Will Smith offered to change his son’s name and hide him in Africa if he didn’t want to be famous. Jaden Smith appeared alongside his Hollywood father in The Pursuit of Happyness and landed the lead role in a remake of Karate Kid aged just 10. Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith understand the pressures of being a successful actor and jokingly gave their child the chance to change his mind and live a quiet life before he began shooting his new movie alongside Jackie Chan. "They're all about hard work, so they're like, 'Do you want to do this?'" Jaden said about his parents to the Chicago-Sun Times. "'Because if you want to be a superstar, we can make you a superstar. But we need to have hard work.' "And I'm like, 'Yeah, I'll work hard.’ And I did... and then they're like, ‘All right, Jaden, you're about to blow up. Are you sure you still want to do this? We can change your name, hide you in Africa.' And I was like, 'Let's do it.' And this is what happened." Jaden, now 11, also joked he settled on a career in Hollywood after his mother revealed 13-year-old girls would be swooning over him. “That’s when it got in my heart,” he laughed. The remake of Karate Kid was predominantly shot in Beijing, China. Chan plays martial arts mentor Mr. Han, while Jaden portrays his enthusiastic protégé Dre Parker. Will co-produced the film with Jada and he is so confident the movie will be a hit, he is already talking about Jaden reprising his role for further instalments. "As soon as we wrapped off the set," Jaden revealed, "my dad was talking about a sequel." http://www.musicrooms.net/showbiz/8862-Will-Smith-Sffered-Change-Sons-Name-And-Hide-Him.html "The Karate Kid" - Jackie and Jaden's EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek - Plus: Jaden Breaks Stuff! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld_A6hHhktM

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Men In Black 3 (3D) Teaser Clip Will Smith from the upcoming Men In Black 3, also known as MIB 3D, appeared in a short teaser clip in Sony's 3D TV Launch Event at Sony Pictures Studios. The video is blurry because its in 3D.

Pinkett Smith: 'Willow to release album' Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she is helping her 9-year-old daughter Willow prepare to release an album. The actress told The Ambassador that she has always been passionate about music but has put her own aspirations on hold in order to further her children's dreams. "I have always had a love for music, always, always, and always," she explained. "I had always been too afraid to venture into music, but I decided when I was about 30 to just go for it. I started a metal band called Wicked Wisdom. I toured and I loved it. But soon after, my kids’ careers started taking off, so I sacrificed it." She added: "I am pleased to say my daughter, Willow, will be putting out an album soon and I look forward to enjoying music through her creations. So I am excited about that, and she’s pretty awesome. "She will be better at it then I ever could be anyway!" http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a224587/pinkett-smith-willow-to-release-album.html

There you go! PS: Props to Tim

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Rick Baker Doing Makeup for 'Men in Black III' http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2010/06/09/rick-baker-doing-makeup-for-men-in-black-iii/

Another interview by TheInsider.com: http://www.theinsider.com/news/3335458_Will_Smith_s_Son_Dishes_on_Karate_Kid_Kiss_Scene

Will Smith's 'Karate Kid' Son Dishes on Working with Dad! ET's Kevin Frazier talks crunches, punches and more with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith, whose famous parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are the co-producers of the new 'Karate Kid'! "So, who trains harder? You or your dad?" Kevin asks Jaden. "Well, while we were doing this movie, he was the producer so he was, like, eating cake and stuff. You know? Stuff like that," says 11-year-old Jaden. Jaden's starring role meant a field trip you can't believe - weeks of filming in China. Watch the video for more on Jaden's cinematic adventure, and for Jackie's concern over re-creating such a well loved role -- Mr. Miyagi -- with his own martial arts master in the new film, Mr. Han. Then, catch 'The Karate Kid' in theaters this Friday. WATCH VIDEO! http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/06/88056/ ----- Access Hollywood Interviews Jaden Smith & Jackie Chan Kick It In ‘The Karate Kid’ Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan take over as the new “Karate Kid” and Mr. Han in their new film. Also, did Jackie protect Jaden while filming in China? Plus, were the action scenes or kissing scene more difficult for Jaden? http://www.accesshollywood.com/jaden-smith-and-jackie-chan-kick-it-in-the-karate-kid_video_1232614 ‘The Karate Kid’ Premiere, Los Angeles (June 7, 2010) The Smith family came out in full force to support Jaden at “The Karate Kid” premiere in Westwood where Will and Jaden chat about their MTV Movie Awards skit with Tom Cruise. Also, Jada tells Access why she posed nude for the Essence Magazine cover. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-karate-kid-premiere-los-angeles-june-7-2010_video_1232685 ‘The Karate Kid’ Premiere: A Smith Family Affair It’s a Smith family takeover as they descended upon Los Angeles and hundreds of fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of Will, Jada and Jaden at the premiere of “The Karate Kid.” Plus, the original “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio hits the red carpet. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-karate-kid-premiere-a-smith-family-affair_video_1232920 Ralph Macchio On ‘Karate Kid’ Remake: I Had ‘Mixed Feelings’ Ralph Macchio hit the red carpet at the Mann Village in Westwood where he talks about what it’s like being the original “Karate Kid,” but what does he think about the remake of “The Karate Kid” starring Jaden Smith? http://www.accesshollywood.com/ralph-macchio-on-karate-kid-remake-i-had-mixed-feelings_video_1232793

Will and Jada: More Babies in the Future? Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have some nice Father's Day plans, but do they also include adding to their family unit? "I want to take him away on a golfing trip just the two of us," Jada told "Extra" at the premiere of "The Karate Kid," starring their 12-year-old son, Jaden. "There won't be any kids involved. I don't know if that's really a way to spend Fathers Day..." "Well, we might come back with one!," Will chimed in. Jada immediately nixed that idea. "No more Smith children! We are DONE! Shop closed!" she laughed. VIDEO!! http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/06/will_smith_and_jada_pinkett_smith_more_babies_in_the_future.php

Ooohhh.. she's filming for her new music video called 'Rockstar'! So now we'll have to follow Willow's music career too! God.. http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5726/6a01156f5ae6a9970c01348.jpg

James Avery Shame to see him in a wheelchair. According to the video description, he broke his leg. Tatyana Ali

Red carpet BTW, what's Willow filming? :laugh:

TheInsider.com Interview VIDEO: http://www.theinsider.com/news/3334762_The_Smiths_and_Jackie_Chan_Kick_It_at_The_Karate_Kid_Hollywood_Premiere?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheInsiderNews+%28The+Insider%3A+News%29 Jada Pinkett Interview