World Lens: Jaden Smith promotes his new movie in Tokyo; The Game hits the stage in London. See pics.

 
Guinea coup leader declares himself president. Not too long after the death of longtime President Lansana Conte, the leader of a military junta that subsequently took over the government, Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara, declared himself president of the country’s National Council for Democracy, reports CNN. The move, in effect, makes him the president of Guinea. Camara also instituted a curfew from 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m for citizens, during the announcement made on the radio. He also suspended the government, constitution, political parties and unions, according to African journalist reports CNN. The nation’s Parliament currently is negotiating with the military, according to Africa News reporter Mamdo Dian Donghol Diallo. Despite the changes, the country seems calm, he says. “For the time being the situation is calm and negotiations are underway. There is no traffic. Everyone is staying inside their homes.” But international groups, like the African Union, have come out against the coup.

Karate Kid remake to feature Black star. The young son of actor Will Smith is set to become the first Black Karate Kid in a remake of the 1984 movie. Ralph Macchio starred in the action drama and its sequel before Hilary Swank later took on the role. Jaden Smith, 10, who co-starred with his dad in The Pursuit of Happyness, will star in the Beijing, China-based production. Like in the previous movies, the plot is expected to portray a bullied youth who learns the virtues of self-defense.