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WAYNE Doesn’t Give A Single F*ck In These Trailers…

Sing Street star Mark McKenna isn’t singing these days… Point in fact he’s punching people in the face and bashing skulls at his own accord and all in the name of in-your-face f*ckitude with the new YouTube Red series, Wayne, from creator Shawn Simmons and Endeavor Content. In this gritty and sometimes bloody tale, fifteen year-old Wayne sets out on a dirt bike with his new crush Del to take back the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that was stolen from his father before he died. It is Wayne and Del against the world. Joining McKenna is actress Ciara Bravo (Big Time Rush, Red Band Society) in the role of Del, with Joshua J. Williams (Mudbound) set to recur. Iain B. MacDonald (Episodes, I’m Dying Up Here, Shameless) helmed the forthcoming pilot in which actors Dean Winters and Mike O’Malley will serve as guest stars. Following it’s Tribeca premiere several months […]

COBRA KAI Returns In 2019 With Season Two

Lee B. Golden III

Youtube Red and Overbrook at Sony Pictures TV hit big this month with over 20 million views of its hit series, Cobra Kai, and not for nothing either. Serving as a serial revival of the longstanding Karate Kid franchise, the show nutures itself with new cause by way of original franchise stars William Zabka front and center next to Ralph Macchio as they both parented the show to its fruition. New characters, relationship and new conflicts gave fresh rise to the show’s meaning and evident support from fans and now subscribers to YouTube Red can look forward to more in the world of Cobra Kai with a second season headed for next year. Quotes from The Hollywood Reporter: “This series had all of the right elements from the very beginning — compelling characters, a storied rivalry, and the talented original stars,” said Susanne Daniels, global head of original content at […]

COBRAI KAI: Catch The First Two Free Episodes Before The Exclusive YouTube Red Series

Lee B. Golden III

The wait is officially over for YouTube Red subscribers who’ve been waiting for the premiere of Sony TV’s Karate Kid sequel series, Cobra Kai. The first two episodes are now available and serve as a delightful, high-energy invitation to explore the follow-up story that otherwise re-energizes the fanfare in a tasteful, fun fashion with actor William Zabka leading the charge this time opposite Ralph Macchio. Parts of the show brilliantly include clips in addition to unused footage from the original film to enhance the direction of the new narrative that sees Zabka back in the role of disgraced Cobra Kai student, Johnny, now struggling to make ends meet and cope with everyday life. Chance events in the pilot ultimately lands Johnny back in view of an ultra-successful Daniel who beat him with a decidedly-illegal move during the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament. The moment is nearly tormentuous for Johnny and would […]

Catch THE KARATE KID For One-Night With A Sneak Peek At COBRA KAI Next Month

Lee B. Golden III

Fathom Events is obliging fans with an exclusive one-night showing that will pack a crane kick for fans of The Karate Kid crowd. The 1984 coming-of-age drama from director John G. Avildsen will have a select theatrical event rollout on April 25 at 7:00pm local time, accompanied by an early look at the first two-episodes of YouTube Red series, Cobra Kai. Originally hitting theaters in 1984, “The Karate Kid” received critical acclaim as a heart-stopping yet endearing underdog story following the friendship of high schooler Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and his apartment maintenance man turned martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), as Daniel prepares to take on arch-rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in the All Valley Karate Tournament. Through Miyagi’s teaching, Daniel learns important life lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in an epic match. An instant commercial success, the film spawned a franchise of memorabilia, three […]

The Official Trailer For YouTube Red Series COBRA KAI Kicks Nostalgia In The Face

Lee B. Golden III

Weeks and weeks of short teasers and promos now bring netizens in full view of the official trailer for YouTube Red series, Cobra Kai. The first few seconds feel like a tiny spoiler if you have a keen eye and sense in comparing the footage to that of the original film, but what ensues is a raft of reasons to get into the narrative. Roles swap in this new installment with actor Ralph Macchio taking on a more antagonistic persona for the show opposite William Zabka whose own arc is the crux of the series. Homages to the past film franchise are abound in addition to a fresher blood for this latest spin-off which also hails the emegence of actor Xolo Maridueña in a role that clearly echoes that of Macchio’s in 1984. These ought to give way to understanding the mechanisms behind what drives this show ahead and otherwise […]

‘The Karate Kid’ Sequel Series, COBRA KAI, Unleashes An Ominius Teaser

Lee B. Golden III

YouTube Red will have its way with netizens later this year upon the premiere of The Karate Kid series, Cobra Kai. The sequel to the classic underdog fight drama now has a teaser online introducing a narrative centric to that of Johnny (William Zabka), stoic and struggling amid his search for heuristic redemption thirty-four years after the All Valley Karate Tournament upon losing to a now happily-married and successful Daniel (Ralph Macchio). The drama escalates when the two clash over Johnny’s interest in reopening his old Karate school, Cobra Kai, next to mentoring school bullying victim Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) while suffering from a rift with his own son, Robby (Tanner Buchanan). Ed Asner will play Johnny’s old-school stepfather, Sid Weinberg, with Macchio joined by Courtney Henggeler who will play Daniel’s wife and business partner, Amanda, both parents to daughter Samantha, played by Mary Mouser. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will direct much of the […]

COBRA KAI: William Zabka To Sweep More Legs In ‘Karate Kid’ Comedy Sequel Series For YouTube Red

Lee B. Golden III

YouTube Red’s push to continue growing into a viable platform for its own exclusive content has found itself a new concept in John G. Avildsen’s 1984 award-winning martial arts drama classic, The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. For this, we turn to Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment where upcoming comedy series Cobra Kai, is now in the works for a 2018 premiere from screenwriter Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine) and duo Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold and Kumar). The original film saw Macchio in the memorable role of New Jerseyan Daniel LaRusso, newly settled in Reseda, California and forced into an extempore martial arts tournament challenge with his cheerleader girlfriend’s ex, Johnny Lawrence (Zabka) and his unscrupulous Cobra Kai Dojo classmates. Aided by his home’s maintenance man and World War II veteran, Miyagi Kesuke (the late Morita Noriyuki, a.k.a. Pat Morita), LaRusso undergoes an unorthodox regimen […]

Doug Liman To Helm Action Sci-Fi Drama Pilot, IMPULSE, For YouTube Red

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Newly launched SVoD service YouTube Red is bringing Jumper to the small screen. For this, we turn to brewing developments of the new sci-action drama series, Impulse, based on the third book in Steven Gould’s Jumper novel series as YouTube Red looks to ramp up its line of programming, including sci-fi drama Lifeline from producer by Dwayne Johnson and Studio71, gaming comedy Good Game from producer Dan Harmon, and a Step Up reboot. Impulse will have its 2018 premiere on YouTube Red ahead of a series order with The Wall and Edge Of Tomorrow (a.k.a. Live.Die.Repeat.) helmer Doug Liman directing and executive producing. The hour long gender-bending pilot from Universal Cable Productions and studio-based Hypnotic is the first UCP series for YouTube, telling of Henry, a rebellious 16-year-old girl whose oddball standing from her peers often leaves her longing to venture away from her small town life. She eventually discovers […]

LAZER TEAM Is Trial-And-Error Of Epic Proportions In The New Trailer

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Provided that you’re a paying subscriber to Google’s YouTube RED, the platform will serve as one of two venues next to your closest theater where you’ll finally get a chance to see director Matt Hullum’s new film, Lazer Team. January 27 is the date upon announcement late last year with Hullum’s Rooster Teeth partnering its debut production with YouTube RED following the film’s hugely successful Indiegogo campaign two summers ago. SYNOPSIS: When four small-town losers stumble across an alien crash site containing an incredible battle suit, they soon find themselves responsible for the fate of the entire planet. With this new alien equipment genetically bound to them, and the government hot on their heels, the foursome have no choice but to work together as one to save humanity. All they have to do is learn to use a strange alien device meant for only one-person, train for a battle against […]