Karate Kid Movie Fans

Being a producer for a major title such as Karate Kid, out on June 11, 2010, one would probably need a pretty impressive background in the field.  Jerry Weintraub is no exception.  He has a very varied background in the field of arts.   Indeed, he worked for many successful musicians in the past, but as well as being in the music business, Weintraub co-published a book and appeared in various movies.  In 1986 he won Producer of the Year award, from the National Association of Theater Owners.  He has produced many movies and the upcoming Karate Kid movie was one which he produced along with other producers, as well as Susan Elkins, a co-executive producer.  Perhaps most impressive in his career to date was getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, since there are very few independent film producers to be honored in this way.

Karate Kid Movie Producer’s Background

Jerry Weintraub, one of the producers of the upcoming Karate Kid movie, has a prominent background in the world of arts and music.  At one point in his life he was both a CEO and chairman of United Artists Corporation (an American film studio).  As well as establishing his own management company he was one of the founding members of The Doodletown Pipers (an easy listening vocal group).  His clients included: The Four Seasons and Jane Morgan, the latter whom he later married.  Today Weintraub lives with girlfriend Susie Elkins, an executive producer of the Karate Kid movie.  As well, over the years, Weintraub’s clients have included: The Carpenters, The Moody Blues, Frank Sinatra amongst others.

The New Karete kid Stars

Columbia Pictures is proud to be releasing the latest version of The Karate Kid.  This 2010 remake closely mirrors the original hit from the 1980s.  Starring Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, as Dre Parker, and featuring Jackie Chan as the older teacher, this version of The Karate Kid takes place in China.  In this remake, produced by Jerry Weintraub, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz, 12 year old Dre moves to China with his single mom for a pivotal career change. There, he meets a young girl, deals with bullies, and learns Kung -Fu from Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a secret Kung-Fu master.