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Ralph Macchio doesn’t know much about the new “Karate Kid” movie, despite having lead the first three franchise films as Daniel LaRusso from 1984 to 1989.

Angelique Jackson Kevin Hart and director Tim Story are betting on their comedy chemistry by teaming up for a new film at Netflix. The project, titled “72 Hours,” stars Hart as a 40-year-old executive who hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twenty-somethings on a wild three-day bachelor party after he’s inadvertently added to their group text.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix and Kevin Hart are continuing their strong relationship as sources tell Deadline that Hart is set to star in the comedy 72 Hours with Tim Story directing. Hartbeat, Davis Entertainment, Counterbalance and Will Packer are producing from a script by Matt Mider & Kevin Burrows, Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg.

Netflix show Cobra Kai, Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) mentor from the Karate Kid films, Mr Miyagi, was brought back to life using AI.Speaking to Variety after the hit drama’s conclusion, creators Jon Hurwitz and Josh Heald discussed how it was possible to bring back the character, despite the actor who played him, Pat Morita, dying in 2005. In the show, Miyagi appears to his student in dream sequences, giving advice and training.For the movements, a body double was used. “That was actually Don Lee, our fight choreographer” Hurwitz revealed.

joint Instagram post. “This is such a special moment in our lives, the closing of one chapter and celebrating the continuation of another.”The duo sparked speculation about their relationship Wednesday after flaunting diamond engagement rings during the hit show’s finale premiere in Los Angeles.For the outing, Mouser rocked a dark shimmery dress while her beau kept it simple with a dark suit paired with a tie and a pair of tinted glasses.“We’re so grateful for the love and support, and though we’re partial to having our private moments, we’re excited to share this check-in to our world,” their post concluded, alongside a heart emoji.The relationship reveal appeared to come as a surprise to many who weren’t aware that the duo were even an item.“They are together!?!?” one fan commented under the Netflix post, while another wrote, “Am I the only one who didn’t know they were together.”Buchanan played Mouser’s love interest in the show’s second and third seasonsDuring the finale party on Wednesday, Buchanan told People that his now-fiancée was “a hundred percent” a ride-or-die confidant for him among the “Cobra Kai” cast.The couple met while filming the nine-time Emmy Award-nominated show, which is a continuation of the “Karate Kid” movie series.The hit show debuted on YouTube in 2018 before being picked up by Netflix in 2020.Mouser portrayed Sam LaRusso, the daughter of karate champion Daniel LaRusso, while Buchanan played the son of Daniel’s longtime rival, Johnny Lawrence.The show’s co-creator Jon Hurwitz joked on X that their love connection was the main goal of the Netflix series.“We’re matchmakers first, showrunners second,” Hurwitz quipped.

EXCLUSIVE: Korean-Australian actress Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai) has signed with 3 Arts for representation.

Ethan Shanfeld “It’s all been leading to this.” The final five episodes of “Cobra Kai” will debut on Netflix on Feb. 13. A brief trailer for Season 6 Part 3 teases “four decades of history all leading to this moment” as “Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai must reckon with their pasts while facing an uncertain future both on and off the mat.” The finale of “Cobra Kai” builds on four decades since the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament in the original “Karate Kid,” in which Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) faced off against Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and clenched a victory.

EXCLUSIVE: Barrett Carnahan (Cobra Kai) has been cast in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind for the space drama’s upcoming fifth season. In a recurring role, he will portray ‘Marcus,’ a recent high school graduate living on Mars.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As “Cobra Kai” gets ready to drop its final five episodes early next year, stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka promised that the show will end on a thrilling note for fans. Speaking at a panel on the Sony Pictures Entertainment lot, Macchio and Zabka — along with the “Cobra Kai” executive producers — hinted that the explosive ending of Season 6’s Episode 10 sets the stage for a whirlwind last batch of episodes. “You need to hit the bottom to come back up, and that’s kind of where we are,” Macchio said.

Cobra Kai’s season six is now out, but where do the latest episodes leave the story? Read on to find out.It was announced in early 2023 that the sixth season of the Karate Kid spinoff show would be the last, with the first five episodes landing on Netflix in July.As of last Friday (November 15), the latest five episodes arrived, with the climactic five, dubbed ‘The Finale Event’, set to bring the show to a close on February 13, 2025.Cobra Kai follows characters from the original Karate Kid films, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), reframing the franchise from Johnny’s point of view as he decides to reopen his karate dojo and rekindle his rivalry with Daniel.Elsewhere in the franchise, a new feature film, titled simply Karate Kid, is set to arrive on May 30, 2025, starring Jackie Chan alongside Macchio, as a follow-up to 2010’s The Karate Kid. Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz confirmed he was not involved in that film.With just five episodes now remaining of the Cobra Kai saga, the intertwining stories of the rival dojos Miyagi-Do, Eagle Fang and Cobra Kai have reached their height.The final season revolves around the Sekai Taikai karate tournament, where the best martial artists from around the world are competing against each other, with old rivalries and philosophies being fought out in the show.The 10th episode of the season sees the tournament come down to duels between the captains of the four remaining teams.

SPOILER ALERT: The story below reveals major plot points from Netflix‘s Cobra Kai, Season 6, Part 2

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2

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Jack Dunn Netflix has released the trailer for Part 2 of the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai,” with the karate gang heading to Barcelona for the penultimate chapter of the series. The official part 2 synopsis reads: “At the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do faces new challenges and old enemies as they fight to become world champions — can they stay united as internal rivalries bubble back to the surface?” Season 6 cast members include Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Peyton List (Tory), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda LaRusso), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen), Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny), Yuji Okumoto (Chozen), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Sensei Kim Dae-Un), Griffin Santopietro (Anthony), Oona O’Brien (Devon), Lewis Tan (Sensei Wolf), Patrick Luwis (Axel Kovacevic) and Rayna Vallandingham (Zara Malik).

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix‘s Cobra Kai has a few more surprises in store for its sixth and final season. When Part 2 premieres on November 15, Lewis Tan (Deadpool v. Wolverine, Mortal Kombat), Patrick Luwis (Rebel Moon) and Rayna Vallandingham, in her acting debut.

The Karate Kid, has died aged 63.McQueen’s lawyer Arthur Barens told TMZ that he died of organ failure at his ranch in Palm Springs on Wednesday (September 11).“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father Chad McQueen,” his wife Jeanie and children Chase and Madison said on social media. “His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication.“His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent but also served as a way to honour his father’s legacy, a testament to the values instilled in him.

EXCLUSIVE: Luber Roklin Entertainment has signed actor Nick Zano for management.

EXCLUSIVE: The Disney+ and Hulu Korean spy drama Tempest has added John Cho (Star Trek), Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai) and Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai) to its cast, Deadline has learned. They join the previously announced leads Gianna Jun and Gang Dongwon.

Selena Kuznikov SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 6, Part 1 of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. While Kim Da-Eun — Alicia Hannah-Kim’s character in “Cobra Kai”— was one of the main antagonists last season (and seemed to be done for good), you shouldn’t have counted her out. Kim is back, and teaming up with Kreese (Martin Kove) to take their new generation of Cobra Kai fighters to the next level in the worldwide karate championship, the Sekai Taikai.

Ralph Macchio poses alongside his family at the Cobra Kai season six, part one premiere screening held at Autry Museum at Griffith Park on Wednesday (July 17) in Los Angeles.

Selena Kuznikov SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers about Season 6 Part 1 of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. “Cobra Kai” never dies…until it does. Part 1 of the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” — the Netflix hit set in the “Karate Kid” universe — has dropped, at long last.

Cobra Kai have just landed, but why is this the final season of the show? Read on for all the details.It was announced in early 2023 that the sixth season of the Karate Kid spinoff show would be the last one, and as of today (July 18), the first five episodes are available to stream on Netflix.These represent the first third of the final season, with the next five episodes arriving on November 28, and the climactic five, dubbed ‘The Finale Event’, at some point in 2025.The run was originally slated for a December 2023 release, only to be held back by the Hollywood strikes.Cobra Kai follows characters from the original Karate Kid films, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), reframing the franchise from Johnny’s point of view as he decides to reopen his karate dojo and rekindle his rivalry with Daniel.Elsewhere in the franchise, a new feature film, titled simply Karate Kid, is set to arrive on May 30, 2025, starring Jackie Chan alongside Macchio, as a follow-up to 2010’s The Karate Kid. Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz confirmed he was not involved in that film.Ahead of the premiere of the first third of season six, the show’s co-creators Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald have discussed the decision to bring it to an end.Schlossberg told Screen Rant that the realisation came during the making of season five.