Jackie Chan Circles 'karate Kid' Remake

By Steven Zeitchik and Borys Kit, Hollywood Reporter Film News
Tue, 01/13/2009 - 5:06am

Jackie Chan is in negotiations to star in Columbia's remake of "The Karate Kid."

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Topics: casting & development jackie chan remake the kung fu kid

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