Superstar actor Will Smith will produce an updated version of The Karate Kid, which was originally released in 1984. The remake will feature Smith’s son Jaden Smith in his third major role since his acting debut alongside his father in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

The original 1984 flick starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel La Russo and Pat Morita as the famous Mr. Miyagi and was set in Los Angeles California. The new version of the film, which is being written by Chris Murphy, centers around a meek young boy who lives in Beijing. He turns to a mentor to build character, defend himself against a bully and to learn that there is more to the Martial Arts than the physical element of fighting. The Karate Kid was originally produced by Jerry Weintraub, who will co-produce the updated version with Smith’s Overbrook Pictures’ James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz. The updated version of The Karate Kid is slated to begin filming in China early next year. Jaden, 10, will next be seen on the big screen in the upcoming movie The Day the Earth Stood Still.

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has revealed details about the arrest warrant for rapper/actor Mos Def. According to Public Information Officer Ramon Denby, two warrants were issued for the rapper’s arrest on Tuesday (November 4) in regards to an August incident.

The warrants were issued by the Clark County District Attorney’s office, which seeks to prosecute Mos, born Dante Smith, on one count of felony robbery and one count of malicious destruction of private property. As previously reported, the charges stem from an August 26 altercation between Mos Def and Volker Corell, a credentialed photographer hired by the Men’s Apparel and Garment Industry Convention, better known as MAGIC. “The initial report was taken by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority,” Officer Denby told. “By the time we arrived, the property, which in this case was a Nikon camera, had been returned. Detectives then took statements from witnesses and spoke to the victim and proceeded to gather the necessary evidence to turn the case over to the District Attorney’s office.”

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Former Bad Boy Records rapper Mason “Mase” Betha continues to fulfill his call to serve God, as he prepares to launch a new branch of his El Elyon International Church (EEIC) in Phoenix, Arizona.

The entertainer turned pastor told. That he picked Phoenix after making several recent trips to the city. According to Betha, the new EEIC branch falls in line with his plan to expand his ministry beyond its Atlanta location. “It just makes sense that we are on both coasts,” Mase told in a statement. “Our vision has always been to plant churches all over the world, and Phoenix is the first of many. We love the city of Phoenix and look forward to making a tremendous impact.” Despite plans of launching the new EEIC branch on Dec. 31, Betha will continue to oversee EEIC’s flagship church in Atlanta, which is currently undergoing renovations. Those interested in working with Betha at the new church can take part in auditions the rapper and his wife will hold for musicians and singers on Thursday (November 6) at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix.

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Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon will receive an upgrade from Samuel L. Jackson and Wu-Tang Clan rapper/producer RZA. Jackson is preparing to star in a remake of the 1985 cult classic as “Sho’nuff, the Shogun of Harlem,” a role played by the late Julius Carry in the original film.

Released in March 1985, the original version of The Last Dragon starred Taimak as Leroy Green, a martial arts student and avid fan of legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. Although critics panned The Last Dragon, it went on to gross nearly $26 million at the box office and has become a cult classic among movie watchers. While Jackson appears in front of the camera and will write the screenplay for The Last Dragon, the RZA will work behind the scenes as a co-producer on the Columbia Pictures remake with Dallas Jackson, John Davis of Davis Entertainment and Berry Gordy’s son Kerry Gordy.

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M.O.P.’s Billy Danze has confirmed the eminent release of the group’s first concrete post G-Unit album, while longtime manager Laze Elliott addressed the group’s lawsuit with the WWE. Although they have yet to set a concrete release date for Foundation - which would be their first studio album since 2006’s Ghetto Warfare - Danze revealed that they are busy laying the groundwork for the new project’s success.

“We’re trying to get that momentum that we need to put another record out,” Danze told. “This is one thing I learned about the game: you just can’t throw something out there, especially in today’s climate anyway.” In related news, M.O.P.’s manager, Laze Elliot, issued an exclusive statement to the AllHipHop.com explaining the recent legal action he has sought out against wrestler John Cena and the WWE. “Everyone who knows the song knows its an M.O.P. song,” Elliot stated. “It’s Fame’s voice in the front and a total rip. I have gladly given the rights to songs that we have sampled over the years to the original authors,” he Elliott added. “This process shouldn’t be exclusive to rappers.”

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