Tag: Pat Morita

Serpentorslair Staff · March 28, 2024

Karate Kid: Revisiting the Classic on 4K & Blu-ray for Its 40th Anniversary

March 28, 2024March 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff40th anniversary, 4K Ultra HD, Academy Award nomination, Blu-ray, bonus material, bullies, Cobra Kai creators, commentary, Daniel LaRusso, deleted scenes, Elisabeth Shue, franchise, Hayden Schlossberg, highest-grossing films, John G. Avildsen, John Kreese, Johnny Lawrence, Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, karate championship, Karate Kid, martial arts film, Martin Kove, Mr. Miyagi, nostalgia, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Randee Heller, Robert Mark Kamen, San Fernando Valley, sleeper hit, streaming series, William Zabka0 comment

Attention, Karate Kid enthusiasts! Get ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved 1984 martial arts classic as it hits shelves soon in 4K Ultra and Blu-Ray formats. Starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, this iconic film has long been an inspiration for athletes and remains a cornerstone of martial arts cinema. Prepare for an enhanced viewing experience with a wealth of bonus material included on the discs. The 4K Ultra HD edition has undergone meticulous restoration from the original camera negative, accompanied by fresh commentary from Cobra Kai…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘The Karate Kid Franchise’ Discussion By Mitchell Smith!

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffHillary Swank, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, The Karate Kid0 comment

Good morning everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Karate Kid franchise. The first movie was released back in 1984. It was followed up in 1986 and 1989. The Next Karate Kid was in 1994 that featured Hilary Swank and there is a 2010 movie with no original characters. Finally there are 3 seasons and another coming of Cobra Kai which has brought back many original characters from the original trilogy. Growing up I did not see The Karate Kid in the theaters but this was a smash hit…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Pat Morita’ Story By Mitchell Smith!

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Kai, Happy Days, Karate Kid, Pat Morita, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

Good morning everybody. Today I’m talking about Pat Morita born June 28th 1932, and passed away at the age of 73. Morita is best known as Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid movies and series. Among his star roll movie Morita acted in several movies and TV shows over the years. In the early days of his career he has rolls in shows such as Green Acres, M.A.S.H., and Welcome back Cotter. His acting career was strong over the years and he also played rolls in more recent shows including Married With Children, Baywatch Hawaii, and…