J-Lo would send twins to Scientology school Oct 8, 2008
People - Entertainment - theage. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tyler Perry opens new Atlanta studio Oct 7, 2008
By LISA SWAN DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER. Monday, October 6th 2008, 11:16 AM. (New York Daily News)
Real Life "Hitch" says Date Smart! Oct 7, 2008
"Dating Doctor" was the inspiration for the movie "" starring Will Smith and Kevin James. He gives advice on falling in love and putting the sizzle back in your current relationship. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Depp overtaking rich list Oct 7, 2008
The staggering sum is the largest upfront payment in film history and will see Johnny, 45, move to the top of Hollywoods rich list overtaking Will Smith - when he reprises his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. A source said: Its a hell of a lot of money for one movie but theres only one man who can play Captain Jack Sparrow and thats Johnny Depp. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Peavy to pitch for Braves? Perhaps Oct 7, 2008
Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith and Louis Gossett Jr., were among the many other distinguished invited guests. Your Crusading Everyman was not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Johnny's record haul Oct 7, 2008
The 45-year-old star, who will reprise his role as swashbuckling seafarer Captain Jack Sparrow in the latest film in the hit franchise, will over take Will Smith to become the richest Hollywood actor after he receives the highest ever up-front pay out. A film source said in The Daily Star: "It's a hell of a lot of swag for one movie but there's only one man who can play Captain Jack Sparrow and that's Johnny Depp. "Pirates just wouldnt be the same without him, so they were more than willing to... (iAfrica.com)
Tyler Perry Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Studio in... Oct 6, 2008
The guest list included Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Hank Aaron and Whitney Houston ... Winfrey, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier and sports legends help open his film and TV center. (Fox News)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Oct 6, 2008
Winfrey, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier and sports legends help open his film and TV center. FNC iMag. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Mackinaw winemakers get some help from the YouTube generation Oct 6, 2008
A big benefit of the job is hanging out with friends, said Will Smith, 16. But Smith, as well as some of the other teens, admits one struggle of the job is to stay focused on the work while talking. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Perry studio an Atlanta jewel Oct 6, 2008
But from the grand opening fireworks to the strains of Amazing Grace, the director s trademark flourishes were everywhere as Hollywood legends Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett Jr. gathered with Oprah Winfrey, Hank and Billye Aaron, Andrew and Carolyn Young, Will Smith, Barry Bonds and others to celebrate the first major television and movie studio owned and run by an African-American film producer ... Will Smith and Tyler Perry on the red carper at Tyler Perry Studios. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Behind the scenes Oct 6, 2008
Actor Will Smith who clowned around on the red carpet with the press before striding up to Entertainment Tonight s make-shift set. Resident Tyler Perry movie scene stealer Jennifer Lewis was her usual outrageous self as she announced to Buzz that she remains on the prowl for a husband. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bruce Springsteen, Anna Nicole Smith, B.B. King Oct 6, 2008
Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee, Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey were among the thousands of guests at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta last weekend, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. "I never dreamed I would witness this in my lifetime," Tyson said, referring to Perry's achievement in creating the first major television and film studio owned by an African-American producer. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Newman was among rare breed of star Oct 5, 2008
Sure, the talent would have been there, the classic good looks, the magnetism, the easy charm. But the privacy he demanded (and won), which helped establish and solidify his mystique as a bona fide movie star, never would have been afforded him in our tabloid-driven, celebrity-obsessed culture. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Drunk people in movies: Intoxicating or hilarious? Oct 4, 2008
Will smith was good at being high in hitch. Funny. (Entertainment Weekly)
Celebrity Photos Oct 4, 2008
Daniel Craig, Lance Armstrong, 50 Cent, David Beckham, Will Smith. BOOB BLOW-UP GALLERY. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hollywood tackles 'King of Picts' Oct 4, 2008
Berg directed The Kingdom starring Jamie Foxx and Will Smith in superhero adventure Hancock. Empire and Variety magazines, along with websites dedicated to film, have been reporting on the development of the new project about the fictional king, who leads forces against the Roman army in ancient Britain. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stay in Touch Oct 3, 2008
" 3. The It Girl of the moment is Katherine Heigl - featured on the cover of every second glossy on the newsstand and able to draw an audience to a movie on the strength of her name alone. Her male counterpart is Will Smith. 4. "My heart's crippled by the vein that I keep on closing ... " Those observations are explained by this data ... What we've been reading: According to Nielsen BookScan, the top selling books this month were Atonement, by Ian McEwan (1); 4 Ingredients, by Kim McCosker and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Paramount stakes a bundle on 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Oct 3, 2008
Sony Pictures has yet another drama, "Seven Pounds," with Will Smith, as well as a James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," that has provoked early Oscar talk. Paramount's well-being has become particularly entangled in the fate of "Button," a parable, first published in 1922, about a man born as a 70-year-old who then dwindles toward infancy. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Theron Sued For Wearing Jewelry Oct 3, 2008
The luxury watchmaker has sued the 33-year-old actress, who appeared opposite Will Smith in this summer's blockbuster Hancock, for breach of contract. He claims she violated the terms of her 18-month endorsement deal with his company by being photographed in a competitor's wares. (Forbes -- Business)
How Travis Barker and DJ AM survived plane crash Sep 25, 2008
Goldstein, who has scratched on albums for Madonna, Papa Roach and Will Smith and owns popular LA club LAX, was previously engaged to reality TV star Nicole Richie, whom was said to have broken down when she heard the news. After his breakup with Richie, Goldstein dated singer and actress Mandy Moore. (NEWS.com.au)
Aiken fan react; biofuel racers Sep 25, 2008
Actor Will Smith is 40. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is 39. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
On ice or off, 'Great One' is a class act Sep 24, 2008
" Despite his dual residences his family lives in suburban Los Angeles his recent decision to not return as Team Canada's executive director for a third consecutive Olympics was a strong statement about his commitment to the Coyotes. Phoenix failed to reach the NHL playoffs his first three seasons, but the offseason acquisition of center Olli Jokinen, the return of goalie Ilya Bryzgalov and the expected improved play of young players such as forwards Peter Mueller and Martin Hanzal have turned... (USA Today -- Sports)
Tidbits: Kim defends her waistline Sep 23, 2008
Jada Pinkett Smith gets the crazy onesWith a box-office champ like Will Smith for a husband, and her own film career back in full swing, Jada Pinkett Smith gets plenty of attention from fans. Unfortunately, as she told the , its not always the kind of attention she likes. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Charlize Theron Wonders Why 'The Hills' Is A Hit, Raves About 'Riding The Will Smith Train' Sep 23, 2008
Charlize Theron Wonders Why 'The Hills' Is A Hit, Raves About 'Riding The Will Smith Train ... After a whirlwind summer tour around the world to promote the Will Smith blockbuster "Hancock," she's back in the public eye to ... Riding the Will Smith train is a really nice train to ride. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Blindness': Glimpsing humanity as it fades into white Sep 22, 2008
" Today in Culture Of course, horror and science fiction have been known to traffic in metaphor too, but Meirelles clearly approached this difficult story without a lot of genre preconceptions. The longest and most harrowing section of "Blindness" takes place in a locked-down, heavily guarded holding facility in which the government has quarantined the first victims of the epidemic, and these scenes, despite their sporadic gestures toward visual "deconstruction," are filmed with the sort of... (International Herald Tribune)
Lakeview not much to look at Sep 20, 2008
Scripted by David Loughery ( Money Train ) and Howard Korder ( Stealing Sinatra ) and produced by Will Smith, the film features an underused Jay Hernandez ( Hostel, World Trade Center ), Caleeb Pinkett (younger brother of you-know-who) as a suicidal suspect, veteran Ron Glass ( Barney Miller ) as Lisa s wealthy, disapproving father and Keith Loneker of Superbad as a supersized Valley gangbanger. It s one of those films in which no one repairs a vandalized air-conditioning unit because all the... (Boston Herald)
Viggo Vexes Over Palin Sep 20, 2008
Get sexy scoop on David Duchovny, Will Smith and Ryan Philippe's bedroom habits ... Get sexy scoop on David Duchovny, Will Smith and Ryan Philippe's bedroom habits. (E! Online)
The Avengers Movie Wishlist Sep 19, 2008
Most popular on IGN: New Info and Interviews: What's new today: Most popular on IGN. Our musings on the upcoming big-screen version of Marvel's superhero team. (IGN FilmForce)
Jada Pinkett Smith to Star and Executive Produce as a Nurse and Single Mother in TNT Drama Pilot TIME HEALS Sep 19, 2008
She co-starred opposite her husband, actor Will Smith, in Michael Mann's Ali. She also is the voice of Gloria in the animated film Madagascar and the soon to be released Madagascar 2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talking Points Sep 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Despite severe economic problems, The New York Times remains the agenda-setter of the committed-left in America, and over the weekend The Times was absolutely hysterical over the specter of Sarah Palin being elected vice president. (Fox News)
Singing His Praises Sep 17, 2008
This column was the first to report that Will Smith donated money to the Church of Scientology s LEAP program in 2006 ... We will be keeping an eye on the situation to make sure that NVLA lives up to the goals Will Smith has for it, which include keeping the Church of Scientology out of the classrooms. (Fox News)
Pemiere of the film Lakeview Terrace in New York Sep 16, 2008
Actor Will Smith arrives with his mother Caroline to attend the premiere of the film Lakeview Terrace in New York September 15, 2008. (Photo Source: China Daily/Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Honest McCain Photography Sep 15, 2008
Jill Greenberg is one of the most successful commercial photographers in the US. She has photographed numerous famous people including actors Will Smith, Tom Cruise, TV Host Stephen Colbert and the Dixie Chicks. Her photos have appeared on the covers of Time, Wired and other publications. (Suite101.com)
Addition of Riverside pond more than scenic Sep 14, 2008
Especially with Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky and Will Smith in the stands watching their sons play for Oaks Christian of Westlake Village against Carr's Bakersfield Christian squad. Montana's son, Nick, a transfer from De La Salle of Concord, is Oaks Christian's starting quarterback. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Great Kisser' Sep 13, 2008
Mendes' co-star Pinkett Smith brought her hubby Will Smith to the star-studded premiere, where he got scolded for not being on his best behavior. "I'm in trouble and have been told to stay quiet," Will told Tarts. (Fox News)
Michael Phelps tops celebrity endorsement rankings Sep 13, 2008
Hollywood titans Hanks and Will Smith topped the overall list. The survey found that Phelps is now recognized by nearly 95 percent of U.S. consumers, up from 33 percent prior to the start of the Olympics. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Fall Film 2008 Preview Sep 13, 2008
Seven Pounds Will Smith is a suicidal and regretful IRS agent making amends and falling in love with Rosario Dawson along the way. Also: The Tale of Despereaux, Nothing But the Truth, Shanghai, Tokyo. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
* FILM REVIEW: Hellboy X the devil in all of us Sep 12, 2008
The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD), which employs Hellboy, has moments of unsettling similarity to the agency which employs Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997), but the mood of this film is very different. The strand of wisecracking humor is certainly there in the character of Hellboys boss Tom Manning, who is continually and unsuccessfully attempting to bribe his charge into obedience with Cuban cigars, but it goes beyond that. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
80% in France... Sep 11, 2008
Charles Bremner - Times Online - WBLG: Barack Obama, the French American idol. Barack Obama, the French American idol. (The Drudge Report)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Spike TV/ Sep 11, 2008
Following are the categories and nominees for Spike TV's "SCREAM 2008:" THE ULTIMATE SCREAM BEST FANTASY MOVIE -"Cloverfield" -"Beowulf" -"The Dark Knight" -"The Dark Knight" -"Hellboy II: The Golden Army" -"Hancock" -"Iron Man" -"Hellboy II: The Golden Army" -"LOST" -"The Incredible Hulk" -"The Mist" -"Wanted" BEST HORROR MOVIE BEST SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE -"30 Days of Night" -"Cloverfield" -"The Mist" -"I Am Legend" -"The Orphanage" -"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" -"The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smith 'to play pharoah' in movie Sep 9, 2008
Actor Will Smith is to play a pharaoh in ancient Egypt in a new Hollywood drama, trade publication Variety said. The Men in Black star will take the role of Taharqa, who was a pharoah in the 7th Century BC, in a movie focusing on a war with rival nation Assyria. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hollywood's Most Loved Stars Sep 9, 2008
There may be too many celebrity lists, but there's only one Will Smith ... "It's just Will Smith every time you see him," says Ellis Cashmore, author of Celebrity Culture. (Forbes)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Sep 9, 2008
It got heated, Goldberg saying it would've been more honest if they'd used Will Smith and George Clooney. Hasselbeck, nearly losing it, retorted about Obama's interview with the celebrity-engorged Access Hollywood. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Samantha says no to more sex in the city Sep 8, 2008
Will Smith has brought in the writer of Braveheart to create the script for The Last Pharaoh, life story of a great military leader in ancient Egypt. Free P&P at the Guardian bookshop. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)
Tammy Kennington-Smith Sep 8, 2008
Favorite actor: Will Smith. What is your favorite cartoon character. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
All eyes on One X One gala Sep 8, 2008
The Monday night of the film festival belongs to One X One the same way the July 4th weekend belongs to Will Smith. This blockbuster event promises a star-studded red carpet: Matt Damon, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Russell Peters and Bollywood film star Akshay Kumar to name a few (surprise strays invariably turn up). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
High School Football Notebook: For a second time it's No. 1 vs. No. 2 (Today) Sep 8, 2008
Besides Montana's son, Oaks Christian also has sons of Wayne Gretzky and actor Will Smith. First published on September 8, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
"Seven Pounds" Will Smith rejoins his "Pursuit of Happyness" director Gabriele Muccino for what sounds like another intense human drama, this one about a suicidal IRS agent who assumes the identity of his younger brother (Michael Ealy of "Miracle at St. Anna"). Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson costar. (Boston Globe)
A talk with James Hughes Sep 7, 2008
the Will Smith movie ["I Am Legend". what creates this global zombie apocalypse is the mutant version of a cancer drug. (Boston Globe)
New `Quantum of Solace` theatrical trailer to debut on ITV1 ... Sep 6, 2008
The awards, which are the only film awards to be voted for by the public and include categories for Best Musical, Best Male Performance and Best Film with great acting talent such as Christian Bale, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Pierce Brosnan and Will Smith all being nominated. The National Movie Awards are made by Indigo Television for ITV1. (MI6)
Newton's theory Sep 6, 2008
" In a career spanning more than 20 films, she has co-starred with Hollywood royalty, including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise - in 1995's Interview with the Vampire - and Will Smith, in The Pursuit of Happyness. Her eclectic CV has included a recurring role in the hit TV series ER, a comic turn in last year's Run Fatboy Run and a forthcoming appearance as Condoleeza Rice in Oliver Stone's W. Making errors One of her finest moments came when she won the Bafta for best supporting actress in 2006 for... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Would Play Michelle Obama In A Biopic 'Any Day' Sep 6, 2008
With husband Will Smith willing to play Barack, all the possible film needs is a triumphant November. by Shawn Adler. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hooray for Hicksville Sep 5, 2008
As well, Will Smith has bought the US remake rights, though it's difficult to see him achieving this film's magic. "In the end I know that I'm 42, I know I'm not going to experience the same thing again, not ever, so I'm going to enjoy it," Boon says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Will Smith targeted by activists Sep 5, 2008
Will Smith targeted by anti-Scientology group ... Will Smith targeted by anti-Scientology group ... On Wednesday morning anonymous activists picketed outside the New Village Academy private school in Calabasas, California, which is funded by Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who is a devout follower of the bizarre sci-fi cult. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
First Aid kits inspired by concern for police K-9s Sep 5, 2008
Friday 05 September, 2008. Which actor should play Professor Ron Mallett in Spike Lee's film about the professor's theory of time travel. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
Cabela's taps into UTC's 'Green Power' Sep 5, 2008
East Hartford Gazette - Cabela's taps into UTC's 'Green Power. Friday 05 September, 2008. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
A well-connected dreamer Sep 5, 2008
You're the Will Smith of Canada, farming your kids out to your movies ... I was told I was the Molly Ringwald of Canada, when I was a teenager - now I've graduated to Will Smith. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Complete list of fall films Aug 31, 2008
Seven Pounds (not yet rated): A suicidal IRS agent (Will Smith) helps seven people. The Tale of Desperaux (not yet rated): Emma Watson, Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Sigourney Weaver are among the stars lending their voices to the animated version of the children's book. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Extra Points Mailbag Aug 30, 2008
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site. LB Mark Paschal is one of just 11 seniors on the 2008 Tar Heels. (Tarheelblue.com)
Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius' Aug 30, 2008
Sony Picturehouse; trailer; Thriller; amusement; horror; variety; Pixar's latest entry tells the story of a loveable yet mischievous robot named 'Wall-E'; Will Smith plays a superhero with some not-so-super habits in Sony's big-budget 'Hancock ... Will Smith plays a superhero with some not-so-super habits in Sony's big-budget 'Hancock. (Variety)
Summer Box Office: Just Good Enough Aug 29, 2008
Another summer sure thing Will Smith in the superhero movie made $226 million, a hit by most actors' standards but not the stratospheric heights Smith reached with some of his other Fourth of July openings, like Independence Day and Men in Black. Studios found success with underserved groups this summer. (Time.com)
In a flash, Eva has it covered Aug 28, 2008
The Cuban-American actress has had roles in more than 20 films - as leading lady to stars such as Will Smith in Hitch, Denzel Washington in Training Day and Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider. None has received as much attention as her other on-camera work, posing nude and semi-nude for men's magazines, fashion brands and worthy causes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cheadle in the driver's seat with new film Aug 28, 2008
For decades, the answer used to be "at no point," but Will Smith, Denzel Washington and a few others have since deservedly reached that lofty plateau. Still, several others, arguably within reach of the top, have not yet been admitted. (Globe and Mail)
Bourne again action stars Aug 24, 2008
good actors like Will Smith, Matt Damon. If you reach Jackie Chan's level you will get something really engrossing to watch. (CNN -- International)
Yanking 'Harry' stirs the plot pot Aug 24, 2008
When "Hancock" reigned supreme this past July 4th weekend, two limited-release movies debuted in a handful of urban arthouses with much higher per-theater-average grosses than the Will Smith blockbuster. The French thriller "Tell No One" and the coming-of-age drama "The Wackness" proceeded to roll out through the summer and, more important, find their audiences. (Boston Globe)