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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US) 1. Ballerina: From the World of John Wick 2. Thunderbolts(asterisk) 3. Karate Kid: Legends 4. Final Destination Bloodlines 5. Warfare 6. The Phoenician Scheme 7. Sinners 8. A Minecraft Movie 9. The Amateur (2025) 10. A Working Man
Geek Vibes Nation
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Sony To Release A Six Film 'Karate Kid' 4K UHD Collection This August In Tandem With 'Karate Kid: Legends'
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that the legacy sequel Karate Kid: Legends from director Jonathan Entwistle will debut on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, and DVD on August 26, 2025. The film is currently available on digital platforms. It stars Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. The film will also be available in a limited edition 4K UHD + Blu-Ray SteelBook and on 4K UHD bundled with a collectible skateboard available exclusively at Wal-Mart. Also available on the same day, fans of the franchise will cheer the release of the 4K UHD + Blu-Ray 6-Movie Collection. This Amazon-exclusive limited edition includes all 6 Karate Kid films on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and digital, hours of new and archival special features—including the complete 1989 animated television series (in SD) – and exclusive collectibles, all within unique pop-up packaging with movie sound chip. Get the details below! Synopsis: Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown. Karate Kids: Legends 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL EXTRAS Deleted Scenes Gag Reel – Even icons forget their lines! Laugh out loud at these hysterical outtakes. Two Masters, One Student – Hear how the bringing together of icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio shaped an all-new Karate Kid story. Becoming the Karate Kid – Follow Ben Wang's journey as he steps into a career defining role. Strength & Character: The Cast – Celebrate the amazing talent who round out the cast. Karate, Kung Fu and The Art of Action – Explore the unique partnership of stunt choreography and immersive storytelling that created the film's unforgettable fight sequences. Honoring the Miyagi Legacy – The cast and filmmakers reflect on the enduring legacy of Mr. Miyagi and how his wisdom is at the heart of this story. PRODUCT DETAILS & SPECIAL FEATURES – ULTIMATE 6-MOVIE COLLECTION Includes THE KARATE KID (1984), THE KARATE KID PART II, THE KARATE KID PART III, THE NEXT KARATE KID, THE KARATE KID (2010) and KARATE KID: LEGENDS on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital! All six features are presented with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on their 4K Ultra HD discs. Exclusive collectibles include: 29' two-sided headband with designs from Karate Kid: Legends on one side and classic Miyagi-Do on the other Three 4″ embroidered patches featuring Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai & Han School of Kung Fu logos A set of collectible trading cards featuring fan-favorite heroes and villains Limited edition giftset packaging with dynamic pop-up scene depicting Daniel & Johnny's iconic fight scene from the original film with sound chip DISC SPECIAL FEATURES THE KARATE KID (1984) 4K ULTRA HD Commentary with the Creators of Cobra Kai Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg 4 Deleted Scenes Assembled Dailies Remembering The Karate Kid Featurette Theatrical Trailer THE KARATE KID (1984) BLU-RAY Blu-Pop™ Pop-Up Track Commentary with Director John G. Avildsen, Writer Robert Mark Kamen and Actors Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita 'The Way of The Karate Kid' Multi-Part Making-Of Featurette 'Beyond the Form' Featurette 'East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook' 'Life of Bonsai' Featurette THE KARATE KID PART II 4K ULTRA HD Commentary with Actors Ralph Macchio and Tamlyn Tomita Deleted Scene NEW: Assembled Dailies Assembled Dailies Theatrical Trailer THE KARATE KID PART II BLU-RAY Blu-Pop™ Pop-Up Track 'The Sequel' Featurette THE KARATE KID PART III 4K ULTRA HD NEW: ' The Karate Kid' Animated TV Series – all 13 episodes of the 1989 series, presented in SD The Karate Kid' Animated TV Series – all 13 episodes of the 1989 series, presented in SD NEW: Deleted Scene Deleted Scene NEW: Assembled Dailies Assembled Dailies Theatrical Trailer THE NEXT KARATE KID 4K ULTRA HD NEW: Hilary Swank's Screen Test Hilary Swank's Screen Test NEW: Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes NEW: Assembled Dailies THE KARATE KID (2010) 4K ULTRA HD NEW: Blooper Reel Blooper Reel NEW: 20 Deleted Scenes 20 Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer THE KARATE KID (2010) BLU-RAY On Location: The Karate Kid Interactive Map of China Alternate Ending Production Diaries The Making of The Karate Kid Chinese Lessons Featurette Music Video KARATE KID: LEGENDS Deleted Scenes Gag Reel – Even icons forget their lines! Laugh out loud at these hysterical outtakes. Two Masters, One Student – Hear how the bringing together of icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio shaped an all-new Karate Kid story. Becoming the Karate Kid – Follow Ben Wang's journey as he steps into a career defining role. Strength & Character: The Cast – Celebrate the amazing talent who round out the cast. Karate, Kung Fu and The Art of Action – Explore the unique partnership of stunt choreography and immersive storytelling that created the film's unforgettable fight sequences. Honoring the Miyagi Legacy – The cast and filmmakers reflect on the enduring legacy of Mr. Miyagi and how his wisdom is at the heart of this story. Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! 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Tom's Guide
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and more
Another weekend is here, which means the question of what to watch is fresh on our minds. But with so much coming and going from the best streaming services, narrowing down what's worth adding to your watchlist can quickly turn into a headache. That's why we regularly comb through all the new releases to highlight the best of the bunch, so you can skip the scrolling and get to streaming. Leading the pack this week are two premieres on paid video-on-demand services: Wes Anderson's new espionage black comedy, "The Phoenician Scheme," and the latest nostalgia-filled entry in the martial arts drama series, "Karate Kid: Legends." Over on Netflix, you can find Tyler Perry's latest spin as everyone's favorite sassy matriarch in "Madea's Destination Wedding." Elsewhere, Max just got "Opus," a new A24 thriller led by "The Bear" star Ayo Edebiri, and "A Quiet Place Part II" just arrived on Hulu for all you horror fans out there. So without further ado, let's dive into the best new movies on streaming to watch this weekend. After his intense psychological thriller "Straw" hit Netflix's No. 1 spot last month, Tyler Perry is back with his famed Madea persona for another romp as the moomoo-wearing matriarch with a mouth. Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, "Madea's Destination Wedding" carries on the series' trademark mix of over-the-top slapstick humor and heartfelt family drama, this time set against the vibrant backdrop of the Bahamas. When Madea's nephew Brian (also Perry) and his ex-wife (Taja V. Simpson) discover their daughter is marrying a rapper (Xavier Smalls) she met on a yacht in just two weeks, the entire family heads to the islands for an unforgettable showdown. You can expect the classic Madea formula: a joyful family gathering that quickly devolves into a pressure cooker situation of strained relationships, long-buried secrets, and hijinks. Watch it now on Netflix Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The sixth installment in the 'Karate Kid' franchise wears its nostalgia on its sleeve, but fans eager for more training montages and martial arts showdowns have already propelled "Karate Kids: Legends" to the top of the streaming charts now that it's on PVOD. With plenty of throwbacks to the original series, "Karate Kid: Legends" packs a familiar punch, and clearly there's an audience for it (even if its theatrical debut fell short). In the newest chapter of the 'Karate Kid' saga, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) moves to New York City with his mother to attend an elite school, but finds himself in the crosshairs of a formidable local karate champion. Determined to stand his ground, Li decides to enter the ultimate karate tournament. But to have a shot at winning, he'll need some serious training, and thankfully, kung fu master Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and the iconic Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) are there to help as he prepares for an epic martial arts showdown. Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple I was surprised to learn "The Phoenician Scheme" is Michael Cera and Wes Anderson's first collab. (Cera's brand of awkwardness seems built for the Wes Anderson cinematic universe.) Cera's part of a star-studded ensemble cast for the legendary director's latest comedy alongside Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The film centers on Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy businessman and arms dealer who is fed up with all these assassination attempts ruining his day-to-day. After yet another near-fatal encounter, he sets out to reconcile with his daughter, Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a nun, and shocks everyone by naming her his sole heir. That bold move puts both of them in the crosshairs of terrorists, assassins, and a slew of Korda's enemies. Who, if anyone, will survive the mad scramble? You'll have to watch this espionage black comedy to find out. Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple Ayo Edebiri is easily my favorite star of "The Bear," and watching season 4 this week has me eager to check out her performance in the A24 horror thriller "Opus," director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut. Edebiri stars as a young music journalist invited to the secluded desert home of Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich), a legendary pop star who vanished without a trace 30 years ago. He promises her and her fellow journalists a front row seat to his shocking return to the world of music, but things quickly start to get weird. For starters, he's surrounded by a cult-like group of robe-wearing yes men who treat him less like a pop idol and more like the second coming. As she investigates further, she grows more uneasy with Moretti's fans and his equally unsettling behavior, and it's not long before their sinister intentions come to light. Watch it now on Max If "28 Years Later" has you itching for more horror thrills, Hulu just got one of the best horror sequels of all time. "A Quiet Place Part II" follows the Abbott family once more as they desperately try to navigate a world overrun by deadly aliens that hunt by sound. Though Emily Blunt's Evelyn discovered these monsters are vulnerable to high-pitched sounds, with their home destroyed, her husband Lee (John Krasinski) dead, and a newborn to keep quiet, knowing that weakness doesn't make their world any less dangerous. As they set out from the safety of their former shelter, they find a familiar face: "28 Days Later" star Cillian Murphy as Emmett, an equally hardened survivor and old family friend. From him, they learn about a colony of survivors led by Djimon Hounsou's character, who also shows up in the prequel "A Quiet Place: Day One" (my personal favorite of the series). Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension and deeply relatable characters, "A Quiet Place: Part II" is such an intense thrill ride that you may catch yourself holding your breath right along with the cast. Watch it now on Hulu
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ming-Na Wen Talks ‘Karate Kid: Legends,' New On Streaming
Ming-Na Wen at Sony's "Karate Kid: Legends" world premiere held at SVA Theatre on May 27, 2025 in ... More New York, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images) After having her Star Wars dreams come true by playing fan-favorite Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian, Ming-Na Wen recently realized another exciting vision with a role in The Karate Kid franchise in the new film Karate Kid: Legends. Wen said discovered early on that she wasn't the only person on the production who dreamed of working on a Karate Kid project. In fact, it came as a big surprise to her that Karate Kid: Legends director Jonathan Entwistle was also a massive fan of the franchise, which she found amusing considering he's the director behind the dark Netflix comedy series The End of The F***ing World and I Am Not Okay with This. 'I was surprised that he was doing a film in this genre, but he's as huge a fan of the franchise as I am,' Wen said in a recent Zoom conversation. 'His other works are just so fun and hip and kind of out there, but I love the series he's done." Karate Kid: Legends, which brings Ralph Macchio from the original Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai series together with Jackie Chan from the 2010 remake, opened in theaters on May 30. The film arrives for purchase or rent on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday. Wen plays the pivotal role of Dr. Fong in Karate Kid Legends, the mother of the Li-Fong (Ben Wang), who are new residents of New York City after the two move from Beijing for a fresh start after a family tragedy a year before. A karate prodigy, Li-Fong goes against the wishes of his mother to compete against the best of the best in the famed 5 Boroughs Karate Tournament in New York City. Note: The next section includes a spoiler from "Karate Kid: Legends." Ming-Na Wen Believes Pat Morita Would Be So Proud Of Ralph Macchio Karate Kid: Legends is the sixth film in the action franchise, which kicked off, so to speak, with The Karate Kid in 1984 with Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita as Mr. Miyagi, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence and Martin Kove as John Kreese. After three Karate Kid sequels — the last of which was released in 1994 — the franchise was dormant for 24 years until it made a comeback with Cobra Kai in 2018. The series wrapped up in February after six seasons. Of course, missing from Cobra Kai was Morita, who died in 2005 at age 73. Macchio, however, ensured Mr. Miyagi's presence was felt not only in Cobra Kai, but in Karate Kid: Legends as well. The film begins with Morita in a flashback scene with Macchio, where he explains how his and Mr. Han's (Jackie Chan) families share the same martial arts lineage. Referring to Macchio's accomplishments in the Karate Kid films, Cobra Kai and now Karate Kid: Legends, Ming-Na Wen feels if the venerable actor were here, 'Pat Morita would just be patting him on the back and saying, 'Good job son.'' After all, without Pat Morita, The Karate Kid and everything that came after it would likely never have made the indelible impact that it's had on popular culture. 'I think [Ralph] knows that and that's why he is so protective of the image of who he is and what he represents,' Wen said. As Wen found out, Macchio is so protective of The Karate Kid franchise that even as a cast member, she wasn't privy to the big end credits cameo that concludes Karate Kid: Legends. "I didn't even know about William Zabka's cameo. That's how secretive they were. I was shocked when I saw it at the screening of the film and cheered,' Wen enthused. 'It was so good. It was so good because I'm a massive fan of Cobra Kai, too.' Rated PG-13, Karate Kid: Legends is available on several digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube on Tuesday.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Karate Kid: Legends' Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Sequel At Home
Jackie Chan (left), Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio in 'Karate Kid- Legends.' Karate Kid: Legends debuted in theaters in May and is now streaming on digital platforms starting Tuesday, July 8. If you want to see the latest installment in the long-running franchise, here's how to watch Karate Kid: Legends at home for your next movie night. Legends takes place three years after the series finale of Cobra Kai and brings together beloved Karate Kid stars like Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso. It also introduces new faces, including Ben Wang as Li Fong, a martial arts phenom who enlists Mr. Han and LaRusso's help for high-stakes competition. 'After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates," the official synopsis reads. "When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.' Karate Kid: Legends has received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. While the film holds a 59% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, fans have responded much more positively, giving it a whopping 91% rating from more than 2,500 verified reviews. In his review for The Washington Post, film critic Michael O'Sullivan praised the film for refreshing "a franchise with hybrid action that splices together pleasures from the 1984 original and its 2010 remake.' He also said, 'Karate Kid: Legends combines the best of all those sequels plus a 2010 remake to contribute a new and worthy chapter to the canon.' Whether you want to see the film again or missed it while it was in theaters, read on to find out how to watch Karate Kid: Legends from the comfort of your couch. Karate Kid: Legends How To Watch Karate Kid: Legends At Home Karate Kid: Legends is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home. You can purchase the film for $24.99 or rent the movie for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started. The sequel will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD on August 26, 2025. Which Streaming Service Will Karate Kid: Legends Land On? LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan attend a photocall for "Karate ... More Kid: Legends" at Trafalgar Square on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Netflix holds the streaming rights to Karate Kid: Legends through a multi-year agreement with Sony made in 2021. The five-year deal grants Netflix exclusive U.S. rights to Sony's films after they leave theaters and premium video-on-demand platforms. Karate Kid: Legends is expected to arrive on Netflix approximately four months after its theatrical release, placing its streaming debut around late September or early October 2025. For comparison, 2024's Venom: The Last Dance and Bad Boys: Ride or Die were both added to Netflix exactly four months after premiering in theaters. Sony's Marvel flop Madame Web arrived even sooner — just three months after its theatrical debut. Stay tuned for the exact Netflix premiere date for Karate Kid: Legends. How To Watch The Karate Kid Movies In Chronological Order Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio in a scene from the film 'The Karate Kid', 1984. (Photo by Columbia ...) Before diving into Legends, you might want to revisit the earlier films in the hit martial arts franchise. Here's how to watch the Karate Kid movies in order. Check out the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends below.
