The Last Dragon
The actor will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry, whose spiel included asking ego-driven questions like 'Am I the baddest mofo lowdown around this town?' Each time his gang of thugs answered, 'Sho 'nuff!'
Handling screenwriting as well as producing duties is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.
This new version of the film will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as the Last Dragon. Those who achieve the high ranking possess the Glow, making them the greatest fighter alive.
The plan is for the project, announced by Columbia presidents Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, will take a new look at Last Dragon coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Motown next year.
"We're thrilled to be working with Kerry Gordy as he continues his father's legacy, and we're confident that he along with John and Dallas are the perfect team to develop the project," Belgrad offered. "They will capture everything that people love about the original while also bringing a fresh edge to the remake."
Even though it got poor reviews, Last Dragon did well at the boxoffice, grossing nearly $26 million. It soon became a cult classic for scenes like Bruce Lee follower Green remaining so loyal to the martial arts star that he eats his popcorn in a movie theater with chopsticks.
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...YeahButTheBookWasBetter
Sounds like a plan, cant wait
3 years agoby @theboywhocriedsequelFlag
John2347
I actually think a remake of last dragon would be a good thing because the original is like the Masters of the Universe of 80s martial arts movies it tried to hard to be like King Boxer and Enter the Dragon.
3 years agoby @john2347Flag
SWAK1774
LOL Now I have that damn "Seventh Heaven" song in my head.
3 years agoby @swak1774Flag
SWAK1774
I also saw this on HBO not too long ago with my boys. I was laughing at myself for loving this movie as a kid. I also remember telling my kids how I hoped that they don't make a remake. I guess I spoke too soon.
3 years agoby @swak1774Flag
MovieBuff
I enjoyed the original when I was young... but I just saw this movie on HBO not too long ago and laughed the entire movie at the cheesy acting. haha
Vanity was and is still hot... too bad she turned super religious on us. Now its just Christian movies and Christian songs... blah blah blah
Nothing against Christians... fact, I'm a Christian myself.... but geez... not an extremist like she became.
Back to the remake.... stupid idea.
3 years agoby @moviebuff123Flag
Mexicool
wHY MORE REMAKES. IS THAT ALL THAT DIRECTORS WILL DO UNTIL THEY CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE.
3 years agoby @mexicoolFlag
Mexicool
wHY MORE REMAKES. IS THAT ALL THAT DIRECTORS WILL DO UNTIL THEY CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE.
3 years agoby @mexicoolFlag
TXCANY
Is Hollywood completely dry of new and original ideas?!
3 years agoby @txcanyFlag
Thomas S. Arashikage
Sounds good! I used to watch this over and over. "Kiss my Converse."
3 years agoby @myownriskFlag
Michael5
Could be cool.
3 years agoby @michael5Flag
bendor_heman
Hahahah I love the old the last dragon.
A cheeztastic classic.
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Who is the masta?
Samuel Jackson?
*(Cheezy 80's beat) you are the last dragon dun dun dundundundun, last dragon.
3 years agoby @bendor-hemanFlag
Orionbolt
Samuel L. Jackson--- Im there.
3 years agoby @orionboltFlag
Err
man i loved this movie when i was a kid.
hopefully the remake will be comparably as funny and entertaining, minus that signature 80's corn that makes movies like this so painful to watch now that im an adult.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
ed_wood
I watched this movie so much as a kid. Its cheesy and terrible but I can't wait for the remake. Awesome.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
bigtiev
I loved this movie as a kid then a buddy and I watched it and almost killed ourselves because it was so terrible
3 years agoby @bigtievFlag
The CryptKeeper
Well, I have not heard of "The Last Dragon" and it sounds like I am one of the few, judging by the 2 previous comments. BUt if it's got Sam Jackson, then I honestly don't see how this can be bad.
3 years agoby @catwomanFlag
Zynthos
man i remember watching the last dragon when i was little...thought it was dumb then, will probly think the new one will be dumb too
3 years agoby @heir-of-isildur0Flag
Brian
You kidding me?
3 years agoby @brianFlag