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Kove is an American actor, best known for The Karate Kid (1984), in which he played John Kreese, the head teacher of the Cobra Kai karate dojo. He reprised the role in two sequels, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as well as the 2018 television sequel series Cobra Kai. He also appeared as Nero the Hero in Death Race 2000 (1975), and afterward as Clem in White Line Fever (1975). He was a regular on the TV series Cagney and Lacey (1982–1988), portraying Police Detective Victor Isbecki. He appeared in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).

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Video: Netflix Shares COBRA KAI Season 6 Part 2 Trailer

Netflix has dropped the trailer for part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Part 2 premireres on November 28, 2024. Watch the trailer now!
Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at COBRA KAI Season 6 Part 2

Netflix has dropped the first look of part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Part 1 is currently on Netflix and Part 2 will premiere on November 28, 2024. The event finale will come in 2025.
Video: Watch Trailer for Final Season of Netflix's COBRA KAI

Netflix has dropped the trailer for the highly anticipated sixth and final season of Cobra Kai, the continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise. Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate. Watch the trailer!
Niko Moon, Jon Pardi, Martin Kove & More Stars Come Together For a Good Cause (Exclusive)

As National Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end shortly, country music's finest and Hollywood's elite came together with big smiles on their faces for a good cause on Thursday, May 23rd in Nashville, TN at Soho House.
Photos/Video: See First Look at Season 6 of COBRA KAI

The series takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The first five seasons are now streaming. See the newly released photos here!
VIDEO: Netflix Shares COBRA KAI Season Five Trailer

Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his 'No Mercy' style of karate the only game in town. Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming season now!
Photos: First Look at COBRA KAI Season Five on Netflix

Check out photos of the cast including Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda LaRusso), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen), and more.
Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Performance of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL

Original 1984 film actor Ralph Macchio attended the pre-Broadway run of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL presented by STAGES St. Louis at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Check out photos of him performing with the cast.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL

Last night, the world premiere of THE KARATE KID – The Musical opened at STAGES St. Louis’ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and we've got photos from opening night!
VIDEO: Season 5 Premiere Date and Trailer Released for COBRA KAI

The hit TV series Cobra Kai has announce that Season 5 will premiere on September 9th, 2022. The show is available to stream exclusively on Netflix. Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Terry Silver is expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his 'No Mercy' style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he's caused, Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help. 
Carrie Underwood Talks COBRA KAI Season Four Appearance

Season 4 of Cobra Kai is now streaming, only on Netflix, featuring a surprise appearance from 7-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood. The singer performed “The Moment of Truth” from The Karate Kid original soundtrack on Netflix’s Cobra Kai.
VIDEO: Watch a New Clip From COBRA KAI Season Four

Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament... and whoever loses must hang up their gi. The cast includes Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, and more. Watch the new 'Fishing' clip now!
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts COBRA KAI Season Four Trailer

Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament... and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious.
Cheryl Burke Cleared to Return to DANCING WITH THE STARS Ballroom

After testing positive for COVID-19, Cheryl Burke has been cleared to physically return to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom for the next episode. She and Cody Rigsby, her Peloton instructor partner who also tested positive, previously rehearsed and performed through Zoom.
Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke Will Perform on DANCING WITH THE STARS Despite Positive COVID Result

After the pair most tested positive for COVID-19, they will perform from separate rooms in isolation. Last week, the Peloton influencer and his partner were both judged by rehearsal footage due to their absence.
VIDEO: COBRA KAI Season 4 Sets December Release Date; Get a First Look!

The battle for the soul of the Valley reawakens. New alliances. Higher than ever stakes. Who will take it all at the All Valley Tournament?
VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots' Tango in Her First DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance

Amanda Kloots made her Dancing With The Stars debut dancing the tango to “Dance Again” by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull on the show's season 30 premiere. Kloots' partner is Alan Bersten.
Amanda Kloots Confirmed For Season 30 of DANCING WITH THE STARS; Full Cast Announced!

Tyra Banks returns as host with additional contestants Melanie C, Brian Austin Green, Kenya Moore, JoJo Siwa, and more! The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Derek Hough, Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.
Video Roundup: Watch Trailers For COBRA KAI, THE FLASH, THE TOMORROW WAR, and More!

Some trailers were for new episodes of longrunning shows, and others showed teasers of what fans can expect from completely new films and series from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Watch them all here!
COBRA KAI Cast and Creative Team Will Appear on Paley Front Row

The Paley Center for Media today announced the newest selection to its 2021 Paley Front Row presented by Citi series: Cobra Kai.

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