Watching Jaden Smith grow up onscreen—from his appearance in The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid to his performance alongside Justin Bieber in Falling for You—has left an impression on fans everywhere, especially young girls. Well, count the American tennis sensation Coco Gauff among one of Smith’s biggest fans.
Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | image: Columbia Pictures
According to Coco Gauff’s interview, the athlete confessed to having a major crush on Jaden Smith while growing up, before expressing her unbound excitement when Smith tweeted about her success after she defeated Venus Williams in the first round at Wimbledon. But that’s not all, for the actor/singer once again went out of his way to surprise the tennis player and form a deep friendship with her.
Jaden Smith’s Appreciation Tweet Left Coco Gauff Exhilarated
Coco Gauff, known for her competitive personality, has been in sports for years,...
Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | image: Columbia Pictures
According to Coco Gauff’s interview, the athlete confessed to having a major crush on Jaden Smith while growing up, before expressing her unbound excitement when Smith tweeted about her success after she defeated Venus Williams in the first round at Wimbledon. But that’s not all, for the actor/singer once again went out of his way to surprise the tennis player and form a deep friendship with her.
Jaden Smith’s Appreciation Tweet Left Coco Gauff Exhilarated
Coco Gauff, known for her competitive personality, has been in sports for years,...
- 10/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ah, the illustrious journey of Jaden Smith’s career—a delightful potluck of acting, music, and fashion that has left us all wondering, “What’s next on his agenda?” He first caught our eye as the charming child actor in The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid. Who could forget his epic karate moves and those heartwarming moments that made us all reach for the tissues? But, forget acting roles; He’s all about self-expression in ways that often make us feel like we need a manual to keep up!
Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Jaden and his sister Willow Smith share a fun relationship that’s like a never-ending episode of a quirky talk show. The former once made a surprising revelation by boldly stating his ambition to be the craziest person ever—a truly lofty goal!
Jaden Smith Has a Quest for Ultimate Craziness?...
Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Jaden and his sister Willow Smith share a fun relationship that’s like a never-ending episode of a quirky talk show. The former once made a surprising revelation by boldly stating his ambition to be the craziest person ever—a truly lofty goal!
Jaden Smith Has a Quest for Ultimate Craziness?...
- 10/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
When it comes to Hollywood’s elite, only a few actors possess the universal respect and admiration that Keanu Reeves does. Known for his down-to-earth personality and dedication to his craft, the actor has built a career marked by iconic roles in films like The Matrix and John Wick. Yet, amidst the action-packed blockbusters and thrilling narratives, he once teamed up with the likes of Jaden Smith and Jennifer Connelly to play an alien in the 2008 film, The Day the Earth Stood Still.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credits: Lionsgate
After all, Smith’s acting career had taken off after he starred with Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. However, shortly after their team-up, Reeves opened up about what it was like working with the now 26-year-old.
How Keanu Reeves felt about Jaden Smith in The Day the Earth Stood Still
Jaden Smith may have broken onto the scene with his acting skills.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credits: Lionsgate
After all, Smith’s acting career had taken off after he starred with Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. However, shortly after their team-up, Reeves opened up about what it was like working with the now 26-year-old.
How Keanu Reeves felt about Jaden Smith in The Day the Earth Stood Still
Jaden Smith may have broken onto the scene with his acting skills.
- 10/8/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
To the joy of Batman fans who absolutely hate Batman, this weekend we’re getting a sequel to 2019’s Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime Incels, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. The first movie made over a billion dollars at the box office, but from the sounds of it, Joker: Folie à Deux (not to be confused with Hot Shots! Part Deux), won’t come close to that.
A big reason why the movie’s box office take is expected to be so paltry is that this movie is a musical, and likely won’t appeal to viewers who loved the “Scorsese karaoke cover” vibe of the original.
This baffling, possibly self-defeating take on the material isn’t all that surprising if you’re familiar with the work of Todd Phillips, a guy who began his career with a documentary that was funded through the...
A big reason why the movie’s box office take is expected to be so paltry is that this movie is a musical, and likely won’t appeal to viewers who loved the “Scorsese karaoke cover” vibe of the original.
This baffling, possibly self-defeating take on the material isn’t all that surprising if you’re familiar with the work of Todd Phillips, a guy who began his career with a documentary that was funded through the...
- 10/4/2024
- Cracked
Near the top of the list of the most famous actors on Earth over the last four decades, sits Will Smith. Since his breakout in the 1990s, the multitalented star has conquered the music industry, television comedy with NBC’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and blockbuster movies thanks to “Independence Day” and the “Bad Boys” and “Men in Black” franchises. In 2021, as Smith turned 53 years old, he also scored critical acclaim that has frequently eluded his grasp. His performance in “King Richard” as Richard Williams, father to Venus and Serena Williams, gave Smith the best reviews of his career and a Best Actor trophy at the Oscars.
His successes wherever he goes have resulted in an impressive number of awards, including winning four Grammy Awards (from eight nominations) for his recording work. For his acting in television, Smith has earned two Golden Globe nominations (for “The Fresh Prince”) plus...
His successes wherever he goes have resulted in an impressive number of awards, including winning four Grammy Awards (from eight nominations) for his recording work. For his acting in television, Smith has earned two Golden Globe nominations (for “The Fresh Prince”) plus...
- 9/20/2024
- by Christopher Rosen, Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Kylie Jenner has garnered global acclaim in the beauty and fashion industry, but the mogul has always been in the public eye thanks to her renowned Kardashian-Jenner family. Given that her personal life has always been in attention, it also included her budding teenage romances.
Kylie Jenner | Source: Instagram
Among these was her relationship with Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, with whom she made headlines when she was in her teens. Despite a brief chapter, the duo seemed to have shared a sweet kiss that found its way to the media but the young couple eventually went their separate ways.
Kylie Jenner’s Teenage Romance With Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith has forged a successful rapping and acting career of his own in Hollywood. Having made his acting debut with his father, Will Smith, in the acclaimed film The Pursuit of Happyness, he continued to star in a handful...
Kylie Jenner | Source: Instagram
Among these was her relationship with Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, with whom she made headlines when she was in her teens. Despite a brief chapter, the duo seemed to have shared a sweet kiss that found its way to the media but the young couple eventually went their separate ways.
Kylie Jenner’s Teenage Romance With Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith has forged a successful rapping and acting career of his own in Hollywood. Having made his acting debut with his father, Will Smith, in the acclaimed film The Pursuit of Happyness, he continued to star in a handful...
- 9/19/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Born to one of the most influential figures in Hollywood, Jaden Smith had the privilege of exploring various career paths, from acting to music. And he did make notable strides in films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid and subsequently released three studio albums.
The Karate Kid | Credit: Columbia Pictures
However, his acting career seems to have taken a back seat, with his last major film role in 2020. Despite his absence from notable on-screen roles in recent years, the 2018 teen drama, Skate Kitchen, where he starred alongside a real-life skater group, highlights why Smith should consider reigniting his acting career.
Jaden Smith’s Standout Performance That Calls for His Return to Acting
Throughout the years, Jaden Smith has delivered several notable performances, from starring alongside his father Will Smith in films like The Pursuit of Happyness to his work in the films like The Karate Kid and the 2018 film Skate Kitchen.
The Karate Kid | Credit: Columbia Pictures
However, his acting career seems to have taken a back seat, with his last major film role in 2020. Despite his absence from notable on-screen roles in recent years, the 2018 teen drama, Skate Kitchen, where he starred alongside a real-life skater group, highlights why Smith should consider reigniting his acting career.
Jaden Smith’s Standout Performance That Calls for His Return to Acting
Throughout the years, Jaden Smith has delivered several notable performances, from starring alongside his father Will Smith in films like The Pursuit of Happyness to his work in the films like The Karate Kid and the 2018 film Skate Kitchen.
- 9/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The resignation of Italy’s culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano on Friday, after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with a ministry consultant, is prompting hope across the Italian industry that his departure could help remove legislative impediments that many claim are causing a production slowdown.
Sangiuliano stepped down Friday in the wake of a scandal that dominated Italian headlines for days and rocked Italy’s right-wing government headed by Giorgia Meloni. It involves Maria Rosaria Boccia, a self-proclaimed fashion entrepreneur who claimed on Instagram to have been hired as a ministry advisor. After Sangiuliano denied this, it surfaced that they had been having an affair.
Sangiuliano has been replaced as culture minister by Alesandro Giuli, head of Rome’s Maxxi museum of contemporary art and architecture. Giuli on Saturday made the trek to the Venice Film Festival to attend the closing ceremony, during which anger was vented against long-gestating...
Sangiuliano stepped down Friday in the wake of a scandal that dominated Italian headlines for days and rocked Italy’s right-wing government headed by Giorgia Meloni. It involves Maria Rosaria Boccia, a self-proclaimed fashion entrepreneur who claimed on Instagram to have been hired as a ministry advisor. After Sangiuliano denied this, it surfaced that they had been having an affair.
Sangiuliano has been replaced as culture minister by Alesandro Giuli, head of Rome’s Maxxi museum of contemporary art and architecture. Giuli on Saturday made the trek to the Venice Film Festival to attend the closing ceremony, during which anger was vented against long-gestating...
- 9/9/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in the lead, was a new take on the iconic franchise that was originally started by Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Despite being different than the 1984 film, the 2010 reboot found its success by establishing a wholesome bond between Chan and Smith.
As still from The Karate Kid (2010) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
In a recently viral BTS video from The Karate Kid, the fans also got to see how Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, and Will Smith formed a sweet bond on set. The fans were delighted to see the Men In Black actor jokingly calling out Chan in a scene where Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker almost fell into the water.
Will Smith did not hesitate to even call out Jackie Chan on The Karate Kid set Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid (2010) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Will Smith raised massive...
As still from The Karate Kid (2010) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
In a recently viral BTS video from The Karate Kid, the fans also got to see how Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, and Will Smith formed a sweet bond on set. The fans were delighted to see the Men In Black actor jokingly calling out Chan in a scene where Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker almost fell into the water.
Will Smith did not hesitate to even call out Jackie Chan on The Karate Kid set Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid (2010) | Credits: Columbia Pictures
Will Smith raised massive...
- 8/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Italy’s Leone Film Group is taking the legacy of its founder, spaghetti Western master Sergio Leone, to the next level.
As the Rome-based company run by the maestro’s children, Raffaella and Andrea, celebrates its 35th anniversary, it continues to consolidate its standing as the preeminent supplier of U.S. indie product to Italy. The Leone’s film and TV production side has been recently growing with a robust slate of high-end content for the international market.
Having become the top distribution partner in Italy for U.S. indies such as Lionsgate, STX Entertainment, Voltage and Black Bear, the Leone Film Group is now focused on what Raffaella Leone calls the “more difficult task” of “laying the groundwork for our production side in the international arena.”
The group’s Lotus Production label, which is now run directly by Raffaella, has a slew of projects in various stages, with new films by James Gray,...
As the Rome-based company run by the maestro’s children, Raffaella and Andrea, celebrates its 35th anniversary, it continues to consolidate its standing as the preeminent supplier of U.S. indie product to Italy. The Leone’s film and TV production side has been recently growing with a robust slate of high-end content for the international market.
Having become the top distribution partner in Italy for U.S. indies such as Lionsgate, STX Entertainment, Voltage and Black Bear, the Leone Film Group is now focused on what Raffaella Leone calls the “more difficult task” of “laying the groundwork for our production side in the international arena.”
The group’s Lotus Production label, which is now run directly by Raffaella, has a slew of projects in various stages, with new films by James Gray,...
- 8/24/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
El elenco de voces incluye a Beyoncé y a su hija. © Disney
Con motivo de la D23 Expo de Disney, se ha publicado un nuevo tráiler de Mufasa: El rey león, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 El rey león, que se estrenó en 2019.
Mufasa: El rey león, se centra en los primeros años del que acabaría siendo el soberano de la Roca de la Manada, así como en su amenazador hermano pequeño Scar. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las...
Con motivo de la D23 Expo de Disney, se ha publicado un nuevo tráiler de Mufasa: El rey león, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 El rey león, que se estrenó en 2019.
Mufasa: El rey león, se centra en los primeros años del que acabaría siendo el soberano de la Roca de la Manada, así como en su amenazador hermano pequeño Scar. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las...
- 8/10/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Will Smith has dropped a new single, “Work of Art.” The fast-talking song features his son Jaden Smith and New Jersey rapper Russ, and will appear on Smith’s forthcoming LP.
The song and accompanying music video see Smith recounting the various sides of his persona. He seemingly references the infamous Oscars slap moment as he raps, “I am a saint, but if you touch, I am a savage.”
Throughout the music video Smith and Russ intersperse the song with a conversation in an art museum, during which the rapper...
The song and accompanying music video see Smith recounting the various sides of his persona. He seemingly references the infamous Oscars slap moment as he raps, “I am a saint, but if you touch, I am a savage.”
Throughout the music video Smith and Russ intersperse the song with a conversation in an art museum, during which the rapper...
- 7/26/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Django Unchained was a huge hit with audiences, having won Oscars in two categories, including Best Director. There were many positive reviews at the time of its release, and one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s most iconic scenes, which people still talk about it, comes from this very production.
Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness (Sony Pictures)
However, the lead role wasn’t originally meant for Jamie Foxx. In fact, Tarantino had offered it to another very famous actor within the Hollywood industry, who only turned it down for some personal reasons. Little did he know that the movie was bound for success. Does he regret his decision?
The Lead Role In Django Unchained Will Smith in I Am Legend (Warner Bros.)
In 2012, Quentin Tarantino released another film. With his solid reputation in the industry, people were excited about his new project, especially curious about who would be leading the story.
Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness (Sony Pictures)
However, the lead role wasn’t originally meant for Jamie Foxx. In fact, Tarantino had offered it to another very famous actor within the Hollywood industry, who only turned it down for some personal reasons. Little did he know that the movie was bound for success. Does he regret his decision?
The Lead Role In Django Unchained Will Smith in I Am Legend (Warner Bros.)
In 2012, Quentin Tarantino released another film. With his solid reputation in the industry, people were excited about his new project, especially curious about who would be leading the story.
- 7/19/2024
- by Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
The Slap aside, Will Smith proved this month that he’s still a bankable, global movie star with the return of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” “Bad Boys” studio Sony is teaming with Smith yet again, this time on a sci-fi feature.
Smith will star in and produce “Resistor” for Sony Pictures, a science-fiction film based on the book “Influx” by New York Times Bestselling author Daniel Suarez.
Plot details for the film are being kept under wraps, but Suarez’s book, released in 2014, is about a dystopian future where the government hides and controls any technological advancements and withholds them for a select few. The story follows a physicist who discovers a device that can alter gravity. But when he refuses to participate with the government organization on his innovation, he’s thrown into a hellish, high-tech prison occupied by other would-be inventors and rebels.
Zak Olkewicz (“Bullet Train...
Smith will star in and produce “Resistor” for Sony Pictures, a science-fiction film based on the book “Influx” by New York Times Bestselling author Daniel Suarez.
Plot details for the film are being kept under wraps, but Suarez’s book, released in 2014, is about a dystopian future where the government hides and controls any technological advancements and withholds them for a select few. The story follows a physicist who discovers a device that can alter gravity. But when he refuses to participate with the government organization on his innovation, he’s thrown into a hellish, high-tech prison occupied by other would-be inventors and rebels.
Zak Olkewicz (“Bullet Train...
- 6/18/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
There were some who thought Will Smith had destroyed his career when he slapped Chris Rock on the Oscars stage back in 2022 – but with Bad Boys: Ride or Die passing the $100 million box office mark after just ten days of release, that’s clearly not the case. So it’s no surprise to hear that Sony, the studio behind Bad Boys: Ride or Die, is continuing their working relationship with Smith by getting him to sign on to star in the film Resistor, an adaptation of the novel Influx, from bestselling author Daniel Suarez.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony isn’t offering to reveal any Resistor plot details, so we have to turn to the description of Suarez’s novel to get an idea of what this movie might be about. Goodreads provides the information on Influx: Physicist Jon Grady and his team have discovered a device that can...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony isn’t offering to reveal any Resistor plot details, so we have to turn to the description of Suarez’s novel to get an idea of what this movie might be about. Goodreads provides the information on Influx: Physicist Jon Grady and his team have discovered a device that can...
- 6/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Will Smith is lining up his next feature, following the career-reviving success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Smith is in talks to star in Resistor for Sony Pictures, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project that hails from Escape Artists is an adaptation of the 2014 novel Influx from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez, although specific plot details have not been shared. The book focuses on a government agency that locks away inventors in a secretive prison and hijacks their work.
A director is not yet attached for the film, which is currently in development. Screenwriter Zak Olkewicz (Bullet Train) penned the first draft, and the latest version is from Academy Award-nominated writer Eric Warren Singer (Top Gun: Maverick, American Hustle).
Producers include Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Tony Shaw and Dave Wilson, alongside Westbrook’s Smith and Jon Mone. Heather Washington is executive producing.
Smith and...
Smith is in talks to star in Resistor for Sony Pictures, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project that hails from Escape Artists is an adaptation of the 2014 novel Influx from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez, although specific plot details have not been shared. The book focuses on a government agency that locks away inventors in a secretive prison and hijacks their work.
A director is not yet attached for the film, which is currently in development. Screenwriter Zak Olkewicz (Bullet Train) penned the first draft, and the latest version is from Academy Award-nominated writer Eric Warren Singer (Top Gun: Maverick, American Hustle).
Producers include Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Tony Shaw and Dave Wilson, alongside Westbrook’s Smith and Jon Mone. Heather Washington is executive producing.
Smith and...
- 6/18/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: With Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride or Die passing the $100 million domestic box office mark this past weekend, the studio and Will Smith are already looking to the future as he is attached to star in Sony’s Resistor.
Based on the book Influx by bestselling author Daniel Suarez, the first draft of the script was written by Zak Olkewicz, with Eric Warren Singer penning the latest draft. The pic will be produced Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Tony Shaw of Escape Artists, which has been developing the project for some time with along with Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook, with Heather Washington exec producing. Dave Wilson is also producing.
While plot details are under wraps, the 2014 novel is a sci-fi thriller that follows physicist Jon Grady and his team who have discovered a device that can reflect gravity — a triumph that will revolutionize the field...
Based on the book Influx by bestselling author Daniel Suarez, the first draft of the script was written by Zak Olkewicz, with Eric Warren Singer penning the latest draft. The pic will be produced Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Tony Shaw of Escape Artists, which has been developing the project for some time with along with Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook, with Heather Washington exec producing. Dave Wilson is also producing.
While plot details are under wraps, the 2014 novel is a sci-fi thriller that follows physicist Jon Grady and his team who have discovered a device that can reflect gravity — a triumph that will revolutionize the field...
- 6/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Moving into acting during the start of the ‘90s, Will Smith has built himself to be one of the most bankable faces in Hollywood. Grossing over $9.3 billion globally, his movies have always struck a chord with the audience. Famed for his versatility in roles ranging from sci-fi to action-comedy with the likes of Men In Black and Bad Boys being his most celebrated outings, he has, though, contributed much more poignantly to cinema.
Will Smith speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
A father of three, Smith has, at times, settled into his real-life shoes to resonate to the core with anyone watching. Notably, his acting stints alongside his son, Jaden Smith as his co-star, have gone on to capture riveting moments of fatherhood quite poignantly. As such, one movie from 2006 featuring the duo not only received widespread acclaim but also made itself synonymous as...
Will Smith speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
A father of three, Smith has, at times, settled into his real-life shoes to resonate to the core with anyone watching. Notably, his acting stints alongside his son, Jaden Smith as his co-star, have gone on to capture riveting moments of fatherhood quite poignantly. As such, one movie from 2006 featuring the duo not only received widespread acclaim but also made itself synonymous as...
- 6/16/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
DeVon Franklin has opened up about how working on The Pursuit of Happyness led him to want to dedicate his life to making faith-based movies.
The Miracles from Heaven producer, who recently signed a multi-year deal with Tyler Perry, had interned for Will Smith since he was a freshman and worked with him for several years before being asked to forge a faith-based marketing campaign for 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, Franklin told today’s AVPSummit in south Italy.
“As a person of faith that movie really spoke to me,” he said. “Domestically it almost made as much as Casino Royale and a lot of people attribute the faith-based marketing campaign to its success.”
The success of Pursuit of Happyness “was the first time I said, ‘Oh, who I am as a person can be good for the movie biz and the bottom line,” Franklin said. “That was the beginning...
The Miracles from Heaven producer, who recently signed a multi-year deal with Tyler Perry, had interned for Will Smith since he was a freshman and worked with him for several years before being asked to forge a faith-based marketing campaign for 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, Franklin told today’s AVPSummit in south Italy.
“As a person of faith that movie really spoke to me,” he said. “Domestically it almost made as much as Casino Royale and a lot of people attribute the faith-based marketing campaign to its success.”
The success of Pursuit of Happyness “was the first time I said, ‘Oh, who I am as a person can be good for the movie biz and the bottom line,” Franklin said. “That was the beginning...
- 6/11/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Rags to riches stories are always inspiring. The most popular one has to be The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith. Rocket Singh, Rocky, and Guru are some of the many examples of movies that tackle this subject and allow people to be inspired to follow their passion, whatever obstacles they may find in their way. Star, directed by Elan, is the story of a young man who wants to become an actor and his journey to become one.
Spoilers Ahead
How did Kalaiarasan’s father encourage him to be the best?
Kalaiarasan, from childhood, had a cheerleader in his father, who was a photographer by profession. Pandian encouraged his son to be the best at the school fancy dress, where he had to act like the great leader Bharathiar but without the historical figure’s prominent mustache. Kalairasan’s father advised him to create an aura and presence and...
Spoilers Ahead
How did Kalaiarasan’s father encourage him to be the best?
Kalaiarasan, from childhood, had a cheerleader in his father, who was a photographer by profession. Pandian encouraged his son to be the best at the school fancy dress, where he had to act like the great leader Bharathiar but without the historical figure’s prominent mustache. Kalairasan’s father advised him to create an aura and presence and...
- 6/10/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Will Smith is a veteran actor who has been a part of Hollywood for several decades. With a plethora of movies to his name including Oscar winners and fan favorites, Smith has had quite the experience in the film industry.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
Well, the actor is promoting the release of his film Bad Boys: Ride or Die and has been a part of several interviews and promos in the past few days. Talking about the trend of streaming vs. people going to the cinema, Smith made some sage remarks about why people have stopped going to theaters!
Will Smith Reveals Why People Stopped Going To The Cinemas!
It all started in the year 2020 when streaming services rose to fame as people spent time in their homes watching Netflix or Prime Video from the comforts of their seats. After the lockdown was lifted,...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
Well, the actor is promoting the release of his film Bad Boys: Ride or Die and has been a part of several interviews and promos in the past few days. Talking about the trend of streaming vs. people going to the cinema, Smith made some sage remarks about why people have stopped going to theaters!
Will Smith Reveals Why People Stopped Going To The Cinemas!
It all started in the year 2020 when streaming services rose to fame as people spent time in their homes watching Netflix or Prime Video from the comforts of their seats. After the lockdown was lifted,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
After the horrible incident at the Oscars when he assaulted Chris Rock because of a joke, Will Smith is slowly returning to the scene and is trying to revitalize his career. The actor has effectively been blacklisted since the assault and has been struggling to land a decent job. Sure, the Bad Boys franchise brought him back, but that’s his own franchise, so it makes sense that the producers knew that replacing Smith wouldn’t do them much good. And so, we might be seeing him on screen again more frequently in the upcoming years.
Be that as it may, the actor has once again entered the spotlight and the media are more interested in him as well. In a recent talk in the First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series, Will Smith talked about his career and he has also picked the best movie he’s starred in,...
Be that as it may, the actor has once again entered the spotlight and the media are more interested in him as well. In a recent talk in the First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series, Will Smith talked about his career and he has also picked the best movie he’s starred in,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Will Smith is all over the world once more with the release of his latest action flick Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Starring alongside Martin Lawrence, the veteran actors teamed up for another sequel to the Bad Boys franchise, and this time, it’s ride or die (box office collection-wise).
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
While the film gathers reviews and earnings from ticket sales, Will Smith is promoting the movie quite vigorously. Appearing in several interviews and promotional events, Smith is indeed trying to make good with people after the 2022 Oscar slap incident.
Will Smith Names 2 Movies That Were Most Fun For Him
Starring in a plethora of interviews and events, Will Smith was naturally bombarded with a ton of questions about the actor’s personal as well as his professional life. With Smith having an extensive career in Hollywood, he has had...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
While the film gathers reviews and earnings from ticket sales, Will Smith is promoting the movie quite vigorously. Appearing in several interviews and promotional events, Smith is indeed trying to make good with people after the 2022 Oscar slap incident.
Will Smith Names 2 Movies That Were Most Fun For Him
Starring in a plethora of interviews and events, Will Smith was naturally bombarded with a ton of questions about the actor’s personal as well as his professional life. With Smith having an extensive career in Hollywood, he has had...
- 6/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Few actors have reached the level of fame Will Smith has in his astonishing career. From his early days in sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to blockbuster hits like Men in Black, Smith has come a long way. However, it took a long time for him to get his efforts recognized, as he won his only Oscar in 2022 in his decades-long career.
Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin [Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]Will Smith won his first Academy Award for King Richard in 2022 for Best Actor in a Leading Role. However, both Smith and his fans believe that he should’ve won an Oscar long ago, in a film Smith declared as the best movie he had ever been in.
Will Smith reveals The Pursuit of Happyness is his best film ever
Will Smith‘s repertoire consists of all the genres you can think of – action,...
Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin [Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]Will Smith won his first Academy Award for King Richard in 2022 for Best Actor in a Leading Role. However, both Smith and his fans believe that he should’ve won an Oscar long ago, in a film Smith declared as the best movie he had ever been in.
Will Smith reveals The Pursuit of Happyness is his best film ever
Will Smith‘s repertoire consists of all the genres you can think of – action,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Keep those hot sauces out your f*ckin’ mouth! Will Smith recently appeared on First We Feast’s interview show Hot Ones to promote this weekend’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die. And while that movie is looking to be one of the best of the series, Will Smith picked a handful of other movies that he considers his best.
After Sean Evans set up The Last Dab Xperience – a hot sauce which has a Scoville level of 2,693,000 – the host challenged Will Smith to name his Mouth Rushmore of movies, to which – in between tears – the guest obliged. “In terms of all around best movies, best performances, if I had to put four of them in a time capsule, it would be Pursuit of Happyness, the first Men in Black, it would be I Am Legend, and probably King Richard.”
Will Smith would go on to explain why Men in Black...
After Sean Evans set up The Last Dab Xperience – a hot sauce which has a Scoville level of 2,693,000 – the host challenged Will Smith to name his Mouth Rushmore of movies, to which – in between tears – the guest obliged. “In terms of all around best movies, best performances, if I had to put four of them in a time capsule, it would be Pursuit of Happyness, the first Men in Black, it would be I Am Legend, and probably King Richard.”
Will Smith would go on to explain why Men in Black...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Almost 20 years later, and Will Smith is still happiest with his performance in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Will Smith had one prediction for Eminem’s explosive growth in the Hip Hop world that came true. Smith listened to Eminem’s track, Just the Two of Us, from his Slim Shady EP and shared that the rapper would become the biggest thing in Hip Hop or the biggest flop. The crazy lyrics of the song somehow connected with the audience who hailed Eminem as a musical genius.
Will Smith in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia Pictures
A few years after the encounter between the stars, Eminem included a few diss lines in his single, The Real Slim Shady, about the After Earth actor. The whole story was revealed by DJ Jazzy Jeff who had collaborated with both the Venom singer and the King Richard actor.
Will Smith Had A Harsh Prediction About Eminem’s Hip Hop Career Eminem in the music video for Sing...
Will Smith in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia Pictures
A few years after the encounter between the stars, Eminem included a few diss lines in his single, The Real Slim Shady, about the After Earth actor. The whole story was revealed by DJ Jazzy Jeff who had collaborated with both the Venom singer and the King Richard actor.
Will Smith Had A Harsh Prediction About Eminem’s Hip Hop Career Eminem in the music video for Sing...
- 5/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
El elenco de voces incluye a Beyoncé y a su hija. © Disney
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Mufasa: El Rey León”, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 “El Rey León”, que se estrenó en 2019.
En “Mufasa: El Rey León”, Rafiki debe transmitir la leyenda de Mufasa a la joven cachorro de león Kiara, hija de Simba y Nala, con Timón y Pumba aportando su estilo característico. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las voces que dan...
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Mufasa: El Rey León”, la nueva película, la precuela de animación fotorrealista del remake de la película de 1994 “El Rey León”, que se estrenó en 2019.
En “Mufasa: El Rey León”, Rafiki debe transmitir la leyenda de Mufasa a la joven cachorro de león Kiara, hija de Simba y Nala, con Timón y Pumba aportando su estilo característico. La historia se cuenta en flashbacks y presenta a Mufasa como un cachorro huérfano, perdido y solo hasta que conoce a un simpático león llamado Taka, heredero de un linaje real. Este encuentro fortuito pone en marcha el viaje de un extraordinario grupo de inadaptados que buscan su destino y sus lazos se pondrán a prueba mientras trabajan juntos para escapar de un enemigo amenazador y letal.
Las voces que dan...
- 5/2/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Thandiwe Newton is the latest star to join the cast of Wednesday!
The second season is currently gearing up for production and Thandiwe will join the recently-announced Steve Buscemi as new cast members for the upcoming episodes.
Jenna Ortega is returning to play Wednesday Addams in the second installment of the hit Netflix series and several other cast members are expected to return.
Keep reading to find out more…
Character details for Thandiwe‘s role are being kept secret at the moment, according to Variety. Netflix would also not confirm her involvement in the show.
Thandiwe is best known for her work on the HBO series Westworld and movies like Crash and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Production on Wednesday season two is expected to begin soon in Ireland.
The second season is currently gearing up for production and Thandiwe will join the recently-announced Steve Buscemi as new cast members for the upcoming episodes.
Jenna Ortega is returning to play Wednesday Addams in the second installment of the hit Netflix series and several other cast members are expected to return.
Keep reading to find out more…
Character details for Thandiwe‘s role are being kept secret at the moment, according to Variety. Netflix would also not confirm her involvement in the show.
Thandiwe is best known for her work on the HBO series Westworld and movies like Crash and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Production on Wednesday season two is expected to begin soon in Ireland.
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Thandiwe Newton is the latest to join the Season 2 cast of Wednesday, sources confirm to Deadline.
Character descriptions and details for Season 2 are being kept under wraps. As it was previously reported, Steve Buscemi also has joined the Season 2 cast.
Netflix declined comment.
The coming-of-age comedy is from Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar and directed/EPed by Tim Burton. Other EPs are Steve Stark (Toluca Pictures), Andrew Mittman (1.21 Entertainment), Kevin Miserocchi (Tee and Charles Addams Foundation), Kayla Alpert, Jonathan Glickman (Glickmania), Gail Berman, Tommy Harper, and Kevin Lafferty.
The Addams Family spinoff is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ (Ortega) years as a student at Nevermore Academy. That’s where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new...
Character descriptions and details for Season 2 are being kept under wraps. As it was previously reported, Steve Buscemi also has joined the Season 2 cast.
Netflix declined comment.
The coming-of-age comedy is from Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar and directed/EPed by Tim Burton. Other EPs are Steve Stark (Toluca Pictures), Andrew Mittman (1.21 Entertainment), Kevin Miserocchi (Tee and Charles Addams Foundation), Kayla Alpert, Jonathan Glickman (Glickmania), Gail Berman, Tommy Harper, and Kevin Lafferty.
The Addams Family spinoff is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ (Ortega) years as a student at Nevermore Academy. That’s where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new...
- 4/23/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Season 2 of the hit Netflix Addams Family series Wednesday is expected to start filming in Ireland (season 1 was shot in Romania) by the end of this month, and some new cast members are joining in on the fun this time around. Last week, we learned that Steve Buscemi (Fargo) has been cast as the new principal of Nevermore Academy, and now Variety reports that Thandiwe Newton has signed on to play an unspecified role.
Newton’s previous credits include Westworld, All the Old Knives, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue, The Slap, Vanishing on 7th Street, 2012, ER, W., Norbit, The Pursuit of Happyness, Crash, The Chronicles of Riddick, Mission: Impossible II, Beloved, Jefferson in Paris, Interview with the Vampire, and Flirting, among many others.
The first season of Wednesday consisted of eight episodes. The show comes to us from Millar Gough Ink, Tim Burton Productions, Toluca Pictures, and MGM Television,...
Newton’s previous credits include Westworld, All the Old Knives, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue, The Slap, Vanishing on 7th Street, 2012, ER, W., Norbit, The Pursuit of Happyness, Crash, The Chronicles of Riddick, Mission: Impossible II, Beloved, Jefferson in Paris, Interview with the Vampire, and Flirting, among many others.
The first season of Wednesday consisted of eight episodes. The show comes to us from Millar Gough Ink, Tim Burton Productions, Toluca Pictures, and MGM Television,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Thandiwe Newton is the latest new cast member to join “Wednesday” Season 2 at Netflix.
Variety has learned exclusively from sources that Newton will star in the second season of the megahit series. Exact character details are being kept under wraps. She is the latest new cast member to be revealed, as Variety previously reported that Steve Buscemi will also appear in Season 2.
Reps for Netflix declined to comment.
Newton has held a number of TV roles in her career, perhaps most notably starring in the HBO series “Westworld.” She received three Emmy nominations for best supporting actress in a drama for that show, winning the award in 2018. Her other TV credits include “The Slap,” “Big Mouth,” “Human Resources,” and “Rogue.” In film, Newton is known for starring in features such as “Crash,” “Beloved,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and “W.”
She is repped by WME and Independent Talent Group.
Few details...
Variety has learned exclusively from sources that Newton will star in the second season of the megahit series. Exact character details are being kept under wraps. She is the latest new cast member to be revealed, as Variety previously reported that Steve Buscemi will also appear in Season 2.
Reps for Netflix declined to comment.
Newton has held a number of TV roles in her career, perhaps most notably starring in the HBO series “Westworld.” She received three Emmy nominations for best supporting actress in a drama for that show, winning the award in 2018. Her other TV credits include “The Slap,” “Big Mouth,” “Human Resources,” and “Rogue.” In film, Newton is known for starring in features such as “Crash,” “Beloved,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and “W.”
She is repped by WME and Independent Talent Group.
Few details...
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Known not only for the comedies, but also for the touching dramatical performances in such titles, as The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Seven Pounds (2008) and Concussion (2015), Will Smith continues to make the world fall in love with his acting skills.
In the 2021 drama he managed to do it the best way possible that he even received his first Academy Award for Best Actor. Overall, despite the movie becoming a box office failure, it gained positive critical and public reviews, mostly for the actor’s work.
The synopsis of this movie seems to be clearly simple: a father wants his two daughters to succeed in sports, while everything around is presented like obstacles in their way. However, it’s not like you may think in the beginning, but something more than that.
First of all, Will Smith’s once-in-a-lifetime performance can be the main reason to give this sports drama a try.
In the 2021 drama he managed to do it the best way possible that he even received his first Academy Award for Best Actor. Overall, despite the movie becoming a box office failure, it gained positive critical and public reviews, mostly for the actor’s work.
The synopsis of this movie seems to be clearly simple: a father wants his two daughters to succeed in sports, while everything around is presented like obstacles in their way. However, it’s not like you may think in the beginning, but something more than that.
First of all, Will Smith’s once-in-a-lifetime performance can be the main reason to give this sports drama a try.
- 4/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Will Smith is indeed the jack of all trades in the entertainment industry. A music artist, a TV icon, a visionary film producer, and an Oscar-winning actor, he has done it all. The Men in Black actor’s career started back in the mid-1980s when he became part of a hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. However, his popularity skyrocketed when he was featured in the popular ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
- 3/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Actor are Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), Colman Domingo (“Rustin”), Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Jeffrey Wright (“American Fiction”). Murphy (16/5) is favored to win by our odds, followed in order by Giamatti (18/5), Cooper (9/2), Wright (9/2), and Domingo (9/2).
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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Oscar Snubs: 10 Actors Denied Their Worthy Oscar Best Actor and Best Actress Awards (In No Specific Order) Ethan Hawke
With four nominations and a league of amazing films under his belt, it is both a shame and a surprise that we haven’t seen an oscar in Ethan Hawke’s hands. Wearing many hats, Hawke is known for directing and writing alongside his acting career. My first introduction to Ethan Hawke was Reality Bites, also starring the intriguing Winona Ryder and Ben Stiller.
Quite a poignant film for these trying times, as the theme revolves around young adults trying to forge their path in a world where entry-level jobs are unpromising--even with a degree it seems bleak to find a respectable career coming out of college. A greasy-haired Ethan Hawke is the ultimate 90’s grunge heartthrob, a coffee-house guitarist filled...
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Oscar Snubs: 10 Actors Denied Their Worthy Oscar Best Actor and Best Actress Awards (In No Specific Order) Ethan Hawke
With four nominations and a league of amazing films under his belt, it is both a shame and a surprise that we haven’t seen an oscar in Ethan Hawke’s hands. Wearing many hats, Hawke is known for directing and writing alongside his acting career. My first introduction to Ethan Hawke was Reality Bites, also starring the intriguing Winona Ryder and Ben Stiller.
Quite a poignant film for these trying times, as the theme revolves around young adults trying to forge their path in a world where entry-level jobs are unpromising--even with a degree it seems bleak to find a respectable career coming out of college. A greasy-haired Ethan Hawke is the ultimate 90’s grunge heartthrob, a coffee-house guitarist filled...
- 3/6/2024
- by Melissa McGrath
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Jaden Smith never fails to make headlines, whether it is because of his actor father’s Oscar antics or, sometimes, his own music or acting endeavors. But it is also true that the son of Will Smith experiences highs and lows in his romantic life.
Not to mention his standout performances in films like The Pursuit of Happiness and The Karate Kid. Smith was nominated for a Grammy Award, won an MTV Movie Award, and received a Teen Choice Award as a result of his work. Well, in addition to his successful career, his love life is frequently in the spotlight.
He has dated several known names, including Kylie Jenner, Cara Delevingne, and more. Since 2020, the actor, 25, is said to have been dating popular social media influencer Sab Zada. Let’s know more about her.
Jaden Smith in After Earth SUGGESTEDJaden Smith Posts a Picture With His New Girlfriend But...
Not to mention his standout performances in films like The Pursuit of Happiness and The Karate Kid. Smith was nominated for a Grammy Award, won an MTV Movie Award, and received a Teen Choice Award as a result of his work. Well, in addition to his successful career, his love life is frequently in the spotlight.
He has dated several known names, including Kylie Jenner, Cara Delevingne, and more. Since 2020, the actor, 25, is said to have been dating popular social media influencer Sab Zada. Let’s know more about her.
Jaden Smith in After Earth SUGGESTEDJaden Smith Posts a Picture With His New Girlfriend But...
- 2/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The great Martin Scorsese returned to the Eternal City, accompanied by the star of the moment, Lily Gladstone, as the guests of honor of a gala dinner at the Hotel Hassler by the Spanish steps Wednesday night. The event, honoring Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and hosted by co-chief of Leone Film Group, Raffaella Leone, daughter of great Italian film director Sergio Leone, and Paolo Del Brocco, head of Rai Cinema, the Italian distributor of Killers. Hot off the film’s 10 Oscar nominations, including a record-setting 10th best director nod for Scorsese and the historic best actress nod for Gladstone as the first Native American nominated in the category, the event was a must-attend for the Italian film scene.
The Hollywood Reporter Roma was the only media outlet admitted to the event, and we were a fly on the wall for the parade of A-list industry guests, which...
The Hollywood Reporter Roma was the only media outlet admitted to the event, and we were a fly on the wall for the parade of A-list industry guests, which...
- 2/1/2024
- by Manuela Santacatterina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Since the establishment of the Academy Awards in 1929, exactly 60 films have achieved lone lead male acting nominations, meaning they were each recognized in the Best Actor category and nowhere else. The last such instance occurred in 2023 and involved “Aftersun” star Paul Mescal, who, at 26, stood out as the youngest member of a lineup consisting only of first-time Oscar contenders. Although his low-budget movie had a strong shot at an original screenplay bid and was viewed as a serious Best Picture candidate, it ended up getting no love outside the acting branch.
Before Mescal was recognized, his category hadn’t seen a lone nominee since Willem Dafoe earned his first lead bid for “At Eternity’s Gate” in 2019. This was the ninth time that four or more years separated consecutive Best Actor loners, with the single largest gap having spread between Cary Grant and Clifton Webb. Such nominations appear to be becoming less common in this category,...
Before Mescal was recognized, his category hadn’t seen a lone nominee since Willem Dafoe earned his first lead bid for “At Eternity’s Gate” in 2019. This was the ninth time that four or more years separated consecutive Best Actor loners, with the single largest gap having spread between Cary Grant and Clifton Webb. Such nominations appear to be becoming less common in this category,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
It’s always the father-son stories that get me. Bicycle Thieves, This Boy’s Life and The Pursuit of Happyness, to name a few. There are so many more. There is just something about them, and the ones I named are at the top of the list, if you know what I mean. Even the ones that are a little shoddy at times generate a lot of emotions in me, especially if they feature a conflict between a father and a son. Netflix’s Crypto Boy has a nice template for its story to work. The beats are there, and the film is shot very well.
Crypto Boy‘s plot revolves around Omar and Amir. There is a bit in the names as well. Amir, the only son of the widower Omar, has great ambition in him, not just to earn money but to ‘generate wealth’, a catchphrase heard at a convention related to cryptocurrency.
Crypto Boy‘s plot revolves around Omar and Amir. There is a bit in the names as well. Amir, the only son of the widower Omar, has great ambition in him, not just to earn money but to ‘generate wealth’, a catchphrase heard at a convention related to cryptocurrency.
- 10/21/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
U.S. actor Elena Kampouris (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”) is set to star in the Sicily-set “Here Now,” a romantic thriller marking Italian director Gabriele Muccino’s return to English-language filmmaking. Muccino’s Hollywood credits include the Will Smith-starrer “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Kampouris’ recent efforts comprise Netflix series “Jupiter’s Legacy” and the 2020 remake of “Children of the Corn.” In “Here Now” she plays Sophie, a young Californian who is traveling in Italy with her sister. During her last day of vacation in Palermo, Sicily, Sophie meets a boy named Giulio and his group of friends with whom she winds up spending “the most unpredictable, crazy, shocking, exciting, romantic and terrifying night of her life,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
The movie’s other cast members include Saul Nanni, who starred in Netflix Italian original “Love & Gelato”; Lorenzo Richelmy, who toplined Netflix’s “Marco Polo...
Kampouris’ recent efforts comprise Netflix series “Jupiter’s Legacy” and the 2020 remake of “Children of the Corn.” In “Here Now” she plays Sophie, a young Californian who is traveling in Italy with her sister. During her last day of vacation in Palermo, Sicily, Sophie meets a boy named Giulio and his group of friends with whom she winds up spending “the most unpredictable, crazy, shocking, exciting, romantic and terrifying night of her life,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
The movie’s other cast members include Saul Nanni, who starred in Netflix Italian original “Love & Gelato”; Lorenzo Richelmy, who toplined Netflix’s “Marco Polo...
- 9/29/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
A Million Miles Away is a feel-good drama film based on the autobiography of astronaut José Hernández titled Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut. The Prime Video film follows the story of Hernández from when he was a child and he came to the United States as a migrant farm worker with his parents. In his childhood, he saw the launch of Apollo 11, and from then on he harbored a dream of going into space. Throughout his life he overcomes a lot of hurdles first with the help of his family and then his wife in order to achieve his dream. So, if you liked the inspirational film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
First Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the...
First Man (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the...
- 9/13/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“Men in Black” may be one of Will Smith’s most iconic roles, but he almost passed on the project.
“I kind of understood ‘Men in Black’ a little bit, but I didn’t want to make ‘Men in Black.’ That was the next year after ‘Independence Day,’ so I didn’t want to make two alien movies back-to-back,” Smith told Kevin Hart on the comedian’s Peacock talkshow, “Hart to Heart.”
It was Smith’s manager James Lassiter, also known as J.L., who first suggested the project to him. But it was “Men in Black’s” producer Steven Spielberg who got the yes.
Spielberg sent a helicopter to pick up Smith and take him to his house. “He flew me in, and he said the coldest s–t. He said ‘Tell me why you don’t want to make my movie,'” Smith said. “And he put the ellipses at the end.
“I kind of understood ‘Men in Black’ a little bit, but I didn’t want to make ‘Men in Black.’ That was the next year after ‘Independence Day,’ so I didn’t want to make two alien movies back-to-back,” Smith told Kevin Hart on the comedian’s Peacock talkshow, “Hart to Heart.”
It was Smith’s manager James Lassiter, also known as J.L., who first suggested the project to him. But it was “Men in Black’s” producer Steven Spielberg who got the yes.
Spielberg sent a helicopter to pick up Smith and take him to his house. “He flew me in, and he said the coldest s–t. He said ‘Tell me why you don’t want to make my movie,'” Smith said. “And he put the ellipses at the end.
- 8/4/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
I have always found that there’s something undeniably powerful about movies based on true stories. They can transport us to the lives of real people, showcasing their triumphs, struggles, and moments of profound inspiration.
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In this article, we will explore ten inspiring true-story movies that have received critical acclaim and have the power to tug at your heartstrings.
Get ready to be moved by the remarkable journeys of these real-life heroes and heroines!
1 ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ (2006)
Inspired by the life of Chris Gardner, “The Pursuit of Happyness” portrays the incredible story of a struggling salesman who faces homelessness while trying to provide a better life for his young son.
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This series had a special hold over me as the storyline touches on heavily emotional topics. I was drawn in by the intense relationships between the characters.
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In this article, we will explore ten inspiring true-story movies that have received critical acclaim and have the power to tug at your heartstrings.
Get ready to be moved by the remarkable journeys of these real-life heroes and heroines!
1 ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ (2006)
Inspired by the life of Chris Gardner, “The Pursuit of Happyness” portrays the incredible story of a struggling salesman who faces homelessness while trying to provide a better life for his young son.
Related: Will Smith Movies List: Top 10 Best Ranked
This series had a special hold over me as the storyline touches on heavily emotional topics. I was drawn in by the intense relationships between the characters.
- 8/1/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
We might be entering the dog days of summer but Hulu isn’t slowing down. The streamer’s list of new releases for August 2023 is a pretty impressive collection of content.
The biggest Hulu original this month is season 3 of true crime comedy Only Murders in the Building on Aug. 8. This time around Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd are joining the already-stacked cast that features Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. This season’s central murder appears to take place at a theater (outside the building) but I think we’ll let it slide.
That’s far from the only worthwhile original in August as Aug. 2 sees the premiere of the third and final season of superb comedy Reservation Dogs. That will be followed by South Korean sci-fi series Moving on Aug. 9, Solar Opposites season 4 on Aug. 14, and A Murder at the End of the World on Aug. 29. Of course,...
The biggest Hulu original this month is season 3 of true crime comedy Only Murders in the Building on Aug. 8. This time around Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd are joining the already-stacked cast that features Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. This season’s central murder appears to take place at a theater (outside the building) but I think we’ll let it slide.
That’s far from the only worthwhile original in August as Aug. 2 sees the premiere of the third and final season of superb comedy Reservation Dogs. That will be followed by South Korean sci-fi series Moving on Aug. 9, Solar Opposites season 4 on Aug. 14, and A Murder at the End of the World on Aug. 29. Of course,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
If you’re trying to prioritize what to watch on Netflix, try bumping these titles that are leaving the streamer in July to the top of your queue. This month marks the departure of the “G.I. Joe” sequel/reboot “G.I. Joe Retaliation,” four “Ip Man” movies, the rom-com-drama “Julie and Julia” and one of the best James Bond films ever, “Skyfall.” “The Wedding Date” and “Stepmom” are also leaving the service on July 31, as are all six seasons of “Moesha” and the first “Underworld” movie.
Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in July 2023 below.
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Leaving July 9
12 Strong
Baby Ballroom: Seasons 1-2
Leaving July 12
Tom Segura: Completely Normal
Leaving July 14
Married at First Sight: Season 11
Leaving July 20
Ip Man
Ip Man 2
Ip Man 3
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Leaving July 23
Popples: Seasons 1-3
Leaving...
Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in July 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in July 2023
Leaving July 9
12 Strong
Baby Ballroom: Seasons 1-2
Leaving July 12
Tom Segura: Completely Normal
Leaving July 14
Married at First Sight: Season 11
Leaving July 20
Ip Man
Ip Man 2
Ip Man 3
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Leaving July 23
Popples: Seasons 1-3
Leaving...
- 7/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Every year, a lot of actors win awards on Oscar night, but the ones who most often win the evening are the young stars and starlets who get to walk the red carpet. Sometimes they even win Oscar gold too. With any luck, the young star of “The Florida Project” Brooklynn Prince will make a splash at this year’s ceremony, but here are some of the cutest kids of years’ past:
Jackie Cooper – “Skippy” (1930)
Jackie Cooper was nominated for Best Actor for his role in 1930’s “Skippy.” To date, he’s the youngest boy to ever be nominated in the Best Actor category. He lost to Lionel Barrymore, who thanked Cooper in his acceptance speech. But Cooper didn’t hear it: he fell asleep on Marie Dressler’s arm during the ceremony (which started after midnight) and no one wanted to wake him.
Shirley Temple – (1934)
Shirley Temple was the...
Jackie Cooper – “Skippy” (1930)
Jackie Cooper was nominated for Best Actor for his role in 1930’s “Skippy.” To date, he’s the youngest boy to ever be nominated in the Best Actor category. He lost to Lionel Barrymore, who thanked Cooper in his acceptance speech. But Cooper didn’t hear it: he fell asleep on Marie Dressler’s arm during the ceremony (which started after midnight) and no one wanted to wake him.
Shirley Temple – (1934)
Shirley Temple was the...
- 3/14/2023
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Will Smith has been a household name since the early 90s, when he first burst onto the scene as the star of the hit TV show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the most successful and beloved actors in Hollywood, appearing in blockbuster films such as “Independence Day”, “Men in Black”, and “The Pursuit of Happyness”.
About Will Smith Will Smith. Depositphotos
Will Smith is an Academy Award-winner American actor, producer, rapper, and songwriter.
Smith has enjoyed success in television, film, and music.
He has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards.
He won the Academy Award in 2022 for the movie King Richard.
He was the first actor to have eight consecutive films gross over 100 million in the domestic box office, eleven consecutive films gross over 150 million internationally, and eight consecutive...
About Will Smith Will Smith. Depositphotos
Will Smith is an Academy Award-winner American actor, producer, rapper, and songwriter.
Smith has enjoyed success in television, film, and music.
He has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards.
He won the Academy Award in 2022 for the movie King Richard.
He was the first actor to have eight consecutive films gross over 100 million in the domestic box office, eleven consecutive films gross over 150 million internationally, and eight consecutive...
- 2/14/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Perfect Match, The Woman King and Outer Banks: Season 3 are some of the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.
New dating show Perfect Match features alums from Netflix’s unscripted series looking for love and competing against their fellow singles in a tropical paradise. In the Nick Lachey-hosted series, contestants will pair up to form potential matches with the most compatible couples able to play matchmaker, breaking up couples and connecting them with new singles. The first season will start streaming on Valentine’s Day, with new episodes dropping each week.
Shortly after Valentine’s Day, Netflix will air two projects celebrating African royalty.
The Jada Pinkett Smith-executive-produced and -narrated docuseries African Queens: Njinga, dropping Feb. 15, explores the life of the 17th century warrior leader of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern-day Angola.
The next day, Netflix will start streaming Gina Prince-Bythewood’s acclaimed The Woman King, starring Viola Davis,...
New dating show Perfect Match features alums from Netflix’s unscripted series looking for love and competing against their fellow singles in a tropical paradise. In the Nick Lachey-hosted series, contestants will pair up to form potential matches with the most compatible couples able to play matchmaker, breaking up couples and connecting them with new singles. The first season will start streaming on Valentine’s Day, with new episodes dropping each week.
Shortly after Valentine’s Day, Netflix will air two projects celebrating African royalty.
The Jada Pinkett Smith-executive-produced and -narrated docuseries African Queens: Njinga, dropping Feb. 15, explores the life of the 17th century warrior leader of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern-day Angola.
The next day, Netflix will start streaming Gina Prince-Bythewood’s acclaimed The Woman King, starring Viola Davis,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
February is for lovers. But with its list of new releases for February 2023, Netflix is unveiling another season of arguably its least romantic show.
That’s right: Joe is returning in You season 4 part 1 on Feb. 9. This time around our central stalker played by Penn Badgley is across the pond in jolly old England, living an unassuming life as a bearded professor and looking for his next target. If you don’t get your fill of You this month, stay tuned for the second part of season 4 in March.
You will be joined in February by a third season of another buzzy Netflix original. The kids of Outer Banks return on Feb. 23 to find their literal and metaphorical treasure once and for all. Other originals this month include rich dog docuseries Gunther’s Millions on Feb. 1 and animated family title My Dad the Bounty Hunter on Feb. 9.
Netflix is also bringing...
That’s right: Joe is returning in You season 4 part 1 on Feb. 9. This time around our central stalker played by Penn Badgley is across the pond in jolly old England, living an unassuming life as a bearded professor and looking for his next target. If you don’t get your fill of You this month, stay tuned for the second part of season 4 in March.
You will be joined in February by a third season of another buzzy Netflix original. The kids of Outer Banks return on Feb. 23 to find their literal and metaphorical treasure once and for all. Other originals this month include rich dog docuseries Gunther’s Millions on Feb. 1 and animated family title My Dad the Bounty Hunter on Feb. 9.
Netflix is also bringing...
- 2/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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