[ad_1] CNN — Any discussion of “Emancipation” will inevitably be clouded by the Will Smith of it all, and Apple’s decision to release the movie into the teeth of awards season. The focus will thus skew toward Smith and lingering fallout from “the slap” during last year’s Oscars, and away …
Read More »Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’
[ad_1] CNN — Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed …
Read More »The director of Will Smith’s new movie about slavery hopes audiences can look beyond the infamous #OscarsSlap
[ad_1] CNN — After the Academy Awards earlier this year, movie watchers and industry insiders alike have wondered what Will Smith’s now-infamous, on-air slapping of Chris Rock will mean for the “King Richard” actor’s career, as well as his future Oscars chances. Now, ahead of the release of Smith’s new …
Read More »Jada Pinkett Smith set to publish ‘no holds barred’ memoir
[ad_1] CNN — As she always does, Jada Pinkett Smith is going to tell it like it is. The “Red Table Talk” host is set to publish a memoir with Dey Street Books, a HarperCollins imprint, in fall 2023, People reports. Smith will chronicle “lessons learned in the course of …
Read More »Will Smith’s first project since Oscars fiasco gets December release date
[ad_1] US actor Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “King Richard” onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Will Smith’s upcoming film “Emancipation” will be released in …
Read More »Will Smith shares sneak peek of ‘Emancipation’
[ad_1] CNN — Will Smith has shared a first look at his next big project. Smith posted a powerful trailer on Monday for the upcoming Apple TV+ film, “Emancipation.” The actor plays a slave who “embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his family” in the film, which is …
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