Jerry Weintraub

Jaden Smith to play new Karate Kid

Columbia Pictures has been looking to revive the 1984 hit The Karate Kid, and it looks like they are now prepping the remake as a star vehicle for Will Smith’s son Jaden, according to Variety. Ocean’s 11 producer Jerry Weintraub, who also guided the original film, along with Will Smith’s company Overbrook Entertainment, will produce ….

Author Michael Crichton passes away

Variety reported that Michael Crichton died yesterday at age 66. According to the author’s website, he died “after a courageous and private battle against cancer”. The website also states that Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles. A memorial posting added: “While the world knew him as a great storyteller that challenged our preconceived notions about ….

Ocean’s 13 Synopsis

Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and the gang would have only one reason to pull off their most ambitious and riskiest casino heist—to defend one of their own. But they’re going to need more than luck on their side to break The Bank. Ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) never imagined that the odds were ….