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The National
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
The Karate Kid: All seven films and TV shows ranked from worst to best
After recapturing the zeitgeist with the successful six-season Netflix series Cobra Kai, the Karate Kid saga is returning to cinemas this weekend. Titled Karate Kid: Legends, the legacy sequel will feature original star Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso as well Jackie Chan as Mr Han. The film, directed by Jonathan Entwistle (I Am Not Okay with This), also stars Ben Wang as the new karate kid, along with Ming-Na Wen and Joshua Jackson. Ahead of the release of the film, we look at how all the films and shows rank on IMDb, from worst to best – and what we think of them. The Next Karate Kid (1994) IMDb rating: 4.6/10 Starring: Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside, Walton Goggins Writers: Robert Mark Kamen, Mark Lee While it has largely been forgotten, there was an attempted Karate Kid reboot before the 2010 reboot. Starring Hilary Swank, the film also saw the return of Pat Morita's Mr Miyagi. The movie was a box office bomb, barely recouping its $12 million budget. Our take: If you remember the feeling of accidentally renting the wrong film from the video store, this film encompasses that feeling. Swank shows a huge amount of promise that she later fulfilled in her successful career, but on the whole, it's an unnecessary and disposable effort that pales in comparison to the original. The Karate Kid animated series (1989) IMDb rating: 5.0/10 Starring: Pat Morita, Robert Ito, Janice Kawaye, Joey Dedio Writers: Dorothy Middleton, Michael Maurer As with many popular 1980s children's films, The Karate Kid also received a 13-episode animated series adaptation. However, unlike others from that era such as The Real Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice, it has largely been forgotten. The show was significant for having Morita narrate nearly every episode, though Mr Miyagi was played by Robert Ito. The events of the show are not considered canon, and despite not finding popularity on release, it has garnered a cult fanbase since. Our take: Frankly, I didn't know this existed until today. Watching an episode on YouTube, I can see why few tuned in. But it is charming and has that unmistakable late-1980s sheen. The Karate Kid Part III (1989) IMDb rating: 5.3/10 Starring: Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Robyn Lively Writer: Robert Mark Kamen The third film in the Daniel LaRusso trilogy follows a revenge plot by the villain from the first film, John Kreese. Despite waning interest in the series, the film still more than doubled its $12 million at the box office. Our take: The film is a mostly satisfying conclusion to the series, but shouldn't be watched on its own. John G Avildsen, who also directed Rocky, does an admirable job in maintaining the charm through each installment. The Karate Kid Part II (1986) IMDb rating: 6.1/10 Starring: Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Danny Kamekona Writer: Robert Mark Kamen In a direct follow-up to the first film, LaRusso and his sensei Mr Miyagi travel to Okinawa, Japan, so Mr Miyagi can bid farewell to his dying father. While there, LaRusso falls in love and makes new enemies in the process. Riding on the coattails of the popular first film, the sequel made more than $115 million at the box office against a $12.5 million budget. Our take: The Karate Kid sequel does not get the appreciation it deserves. Its nowhere near as good as the first, and it is a rehash for the most part, but it enriches the overall story by fleshing out Mr Miyagi's character. The Karate Kid (2010) IMDb rating: 6.2/10 Starring: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P Henson Writers: Christopher Murphey, Robert Mark Kamen After lying dormant for years, the Karate Kid series returned with a reboot starring Will Smith 's son, Jaden, in 2010. Set in China, it also starred martial arts legend Jackie Chan in the sensei role. The film has a lot of the same beats as the original, changing some aspects to fit the cultural shift from Japan to China. But the film was a huge success, raking in more than $359 million at the global box office. Our take: The Karate Kid reboot succeeded in introducing the series to a new generation. The star power of Chan and the surprisingly successful casting of relatively unknown Jaden Smith made for an enjoyable film experience. The Karate Kid (1984) IMDb rating: 7.3/10 Starring: Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka Writers: Christopher Murphey, Robert Mark Kamen Director Avildsen spun an inspirational yarn with the release of The Karate Kid. A young Ralph Macchio stars as Daniel LaRusso, a teenager who moves with his single mother to a new town and encounters difficulties in integrating. Morita earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as Mr Miyagi in this film. Our take: Most millennials remember the first time they watched the original Karate Kid film. Alongside films such as Back to the Future and ET, The Karate Kid is a seminal experience, one that should be shared with each subsequent generation. Cobra Kai (2018-2025) Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Mariduena, Courtney Henggeler, Lewis Tan Writers: Christopher Murphey, Robert Mark Kamen When Cobra Kai arrived on Netflix in 2018, not many people would have expected it to reach six seasons and 65 episodes, and create a legion of new fans. The show revived the story of the original karate kid LaRusso and his rivalry with Zabka's Johnny Lawrence. The show is different from the original films, though, in that we are looking at the situation from Lawrence's point of view. For years after the original's release, many theorised that LaRusso was the actual bully for his actions against Lawrence. Cobra Kai indulges in this theory and gives Lawrence the space to showcase his experience. Our take: Cobra Kai uses the nostalgia for the 1980s film to present a different understanding of people's experiences, and how circumstance can dictate one's moral position.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilary Swank Inspires Graduates at Chapman University's 2025 Commencement Ceremony
President Daniele C. Struppa Delivers Final Commencement Address After 19 Years of LeadershipDownload High Resolution Photos Here Download Broadcast Quality Video and Sound Here ORANGE, Calif., May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the lights of Wilson Field, more than 8,000 attendees listened as two-time Academy Award-winning actress and producer Hilary Swank delivered a heartfelt and inspiring keynote address to Chapman University's Class of 2025 on Friday evening, May 23. Swank's remarks emphasized perseverance, purpose, and compassion as she spoke to over 2,600 graduating students, including more than 750 earning advanced degrees. Drawing from her acclaimed career and personal experiences, Swank offered words of encouragement and challenge, urging graduates to embrace their individuality and create impact in their communities and professions. Her remarks were a powerful call to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and creative perseverance. She spoke to the universal feeling of being an outsider, urging graduates to reframe setbacks as fuel for transformation and to connect through storytelling, empathy, and bold individuality. Her journey – from a trailer park to an Oscar stage – underscored that your beginnings don't define your potential, rather it's how we transform adversity into drive that defines our success. 'It doesn't matter what your career path is,' said Swank. 'It could be wildly creative or methodically linear. There's a language in there that will allow you to connect with people, to improve lives beyond your own, unearth it and become fluent. It will change your perspective on your career when you need it most, and if practice to fluency, it will change your life and the lives around you.' Swank was also awarded an honorary Doctor of the Arts degree in recognition of her artistic achievements and philanthropic work, including her leadership of The Hilaroo Foundation, which connects foster youth with rescue animals. The ceremony also marked a historic moment in Chapman University's history, as President Daniele C. Struppa delivered his final Commencement address before retiring from the presidency in September and returning to the mathematics faculty. Over the course of 19 years, Struppa's visionary leadership helped transform Chapman into a nationally recognized institution with thriving programs in the arts, sciences, business, and beyond. In his farewell to the Class of 2025, he reflected on the deeper purpose of education and the legacy he hopes to leave with every graduate. 'We are here to honor the hard work and the tenacity that brought you to this moment, to toast your future and incredible achievements to come,' Struppa told students. 'But it's a chapter in your lifelong journey to learning, and as you look towards the future, a future that may not yet be clear, please know that you are ready to face the challenge.' Swank joins an esteemed list of past Chapman commencement speakers including comedian, actor, writer and director Bill Hader, award winning actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett and Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad. With the No. 4 film school in the country, Chapman frequently attracts top talent in the entertainment industry to its Orange campus. About Chapman University Founded in 1861, Chapman University is a nationally ranked private university in Orange, California, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles. Chapman serves nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Students can choose from over 100 areas of study within 11 colleges for a personalized education. Chapman is categorized by the Carnegie Classification as an R2 'high research activity' institution. Students at Chapman learn directly from distinguished world-class faculty including Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur fellows, published authors and Academy Award winners. The campus has produced a Rhodes Scholar, been named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. Chapman also includes the Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine. The university features the No. 4 film school and No. 66 business school in the U.S. Learn more about Chapman University: Media Contact: Bob Hitchcock, Director of Strategic Communications | rhitchcock@ | Mobile: 407-388-4657 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilary Swank says she has a 'more fitting' term to describe her twins entering their terrible twos
Parents, forget the terrible twos — Hilary Swank is choosing to think of it as "teachable twos" instead. The actor welcomed her twins, Aya and Ohm, with her husband, Philip Schneider, in April 2023. "My thing is, I think it's really important to regulate yourself and just stay calm and hold space for them," she said. Hilary Swank's twin toddlers are entering their terrible twos — but she's choosing to see it in a positive way instead. "There are moments of it, but I call it the teachable twos," Swank, 50, told People. "Because I feel like they're just in this place where they're recognizing so many new things," the actor said. "And it's gotta be really overwhelming to have everything that you see is new." Since toddlers don't have logical reasoning skills yet, their behavior is often driven by their feelings, Swank said. "So when you want something, you just want it, you don't have logical thinking skills. So to me, teachable twos is, I think, more fitting," she said. The best way to approach her toddlers having a meltdown is to be patient. "My thing is, I think it's really important to regulate yourself and just stay calm and hold space for them," she added. Swank welcomed her twins, Aya and Ohm, with her husband, Philip Schneider, in April 2023, when she was 48 years old. In September, Swank told Business Insider that she was glad to be an older mom. "The person that I was in my 20s and even into my 30s would've been a very different mom than I am now," Swank said. "I'm in a place where I just have a lot more patience and a lot more grace to give, not just my children, but others around me," she added. "I can give them so much more than I could have at that point." Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin, founders of Big Little Feelings, an online parenting platform, previously told BI they had several tips for dealing with toddler tantrums. One key way to manage a tantrum-throwing child is to avoid negotiating with them and escalating the conflict. Instead, parents should try their best to channel their inner calm. However, it's also crucial that parents avoid invalidating their children's feelings, they said. A representative for Swank did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by BI outside regular hours. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Hilary Swank says she has a 'more fitting' term to describe her twins entering their terrible twos
Hilary Swank 's twin toddlers are entering their terrible twos — but she's choosing to see it in a positive way instead. "There are moments of it, but I call it the teachable twos," Swank, 50, told People. "Because I feel like they're just in this place where they're recognizing so many new things," the actor said. "And it's gotta be really overwhelming to have everything that you see is new." Since toddlers don't have logical reasoning skills yet, their behavior is often driven by their feelings, Swank said. "So when you want something, you just want it, you don't have logical thinking skills. So to me, teachable twos is, I think, more fitting," she said. The best way to approach her toddlers having a meltdown is to be patient. "My thing is, I think it's really important to regulate yourself and just stay calm and hold space for them," she added. Swank welcomed her twins, Aya and Ohm, with her husband, Philip Schneider, in April 2023, when she was 48 years old. In September, Swank told Business Insider that she was glad to be an older mom. "The person that I was in my 20s and even into my 30s would've been a very different mom than I am now," Swank said. "I'm in a place where I just have a lot more patience and a lot more grace to give, not just my children, but others around me," she added. "I can give them so much more than I could have at that point." Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin, founders of Big Little Feelings, an online parenting platform, previously told BI they had several tips for dealing with toddler tantrums. One key way to manage a tantrum-throwing child is to avoid negotiating with them and escalating the conflict. Instead, parents should try their best to channel their inner calm. However, it's also crucial that parents avoid invalidating their children's feelings, they said.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilary Swank offers parenting alternative to 'the terrible twos'
Hilary Swank has shared her thoughts on parenting now her children are in their "terrible twos". The 50-year-old two-time Oscar-winning star shares twins Aya and Ohm with her entrepreneur husband Philip Schneider - who she has been married to since 2018. The couple welcomed their twins in April 2023 and the toddlers are now entering a period that many parents admit they struggle with. Asked by PEOPLE if her children are showing signs of the "terrible twos", the Million Dollar Baby star responded, "There are moments of it, but I call it the teachable twos." Expanding further, the star went on, "Because I feel like they're just in this place where they're recognising so many new things. And it's gotta be really overwhelming to have everything that you see is new." She continued, "And even your emotions that come with it, and not having your brain fully developed. So when you want something, you just want it, you don't have logical thinking skills. So to me, teachable twos is, I think, more fitting." Swank does admit that her twins are not perfect and do experience meltdowns, and shared how she keeps a cool head herself when they are screaming away. The Boys Don't Cry star said, "My thing is, I think it's really important to regulate yourself and just stay calm and hold space for them."
