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Mandela to join Bono and Will Smith at AIDS concert

2005-05-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

Mandela to join Bono and Will Smith at AIDS concert: SouthFlorida.com: "Nelson Mandela will lead an all-star line-up alongside Bono and Will Smith at an AIDS charity concert in Norway this summer.

South Africa's first black president is set to travel to Tromsoe, Norway, for the event - dubbed '46664 Arctic' after Mandela's prison number - on June 11.

Mandela will highlight the need for more action to fight the AIDS pandemic affecting 25 million Africans. "

Will Smith To Produce Stage Play Medal Of Honor Rag

2005-04-27T09:16:00.000-07:00

Will Smith: Will Smith To Produce Stage Play Medal Of Honor Rag: "Rapper-turned-actor WILL SMITH is executive producing a revival of TOM COLE's 1976 play MEDAL OF HONOR RAG, starring hip-hop veteran HEAVY D.

The play, to be directed by actor DELROY LINDO, tells the story of a clinically depressed Vietnam veteran and his relationship with a New York psychiatrist.
Heavy D, real name DWIGHT MYERS, tells ALLHIPHOP.COM, 'It's the most challenging work I've done to date. So many brothers who came home back (from the war) had to deal with so much depression and the fact that there was nothing waiting for them at home."

Will Smith producing play

2005-04-20T08:32:00.000-07:00

WILL SMITH - WILL SMITH PRODUCING PLAY: "Rapper-turned-actor WILL SMITH is executive producing a revival of TOM COLE's 1976 play MEDAL OF HONOR RAG, starring hip-hop veteran HEAVY D.

The play, to be directed by actor DELROY LINDO, tells the story of a clinically depressed Vietnam veteran and his relationship with a New York psychiatrist.

Heavy D, real name DWIGHT MYERS, tells ALLHIPHOP.COM, 'It's the most challenging work I've done to date. So many brothers who came home back (from the war) had to deal with so much depression and the fact that there was nothing waiting for them at home.

'I'm honoured to be directed by Delroy Lindo. Will Smith, who has been a friend of mine for since we both started, has been very supportive and encouraging.'

Rehearsals for the play start next week (ends22APR05) and the show runs from 1 June (05) until 11 July (05) in Los Angeles."

Luda, Will Smith Help Launch MTV base

2005-04-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

Net Music Countdown: Luda, Will Smith Help Launch MTV base: "MTV Network is getting ready to launch its 100th channel, and Ludacris and Will Smith will be on hand to help celebrate the event.

Allhiphop.com reports that this Wednesday, April 20, Ludacris and Smith are set to headline an open-air concert in Johannesburg, South Africa to mark the launch of MTV's newest channel, called 'MTV base.' MTV base is the network's first local African music channel. Over 10,000 fans are expected to attend the Ludacris-Will Smith show, which also features talent from across Africa.

MTV plans to air highlights from the Johannesburg concert on its other channels sometime next month."

Will Smith going down The River Kwai?

2005-04-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

Moviehole.net - Will Smith going down The River Kwai?: "Presumably still a little peeved that he didn't get the Best Actor gong for 'Ali' a couple of years back - he was rather superb, but it wouldn't be the first time those at the Kodak theatre have overlooked a performance - Will Smith's been down to the Blockbuster to check out a few films that are undoubtedly Academy shoe-in's.

The 'Hitch' star has picked up 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', and according to a report in this month's Empire Magazine, has expressed interest in doing a remake.

A stunning film, far ahead of it's time, 'Kwai' focuses on British soldiers who are forced to build a railway bridge for their WWII Japanese captors, unaware of an allied mission to blow it up. It's a gem you wouldn't suspect anyone would have the beans to tackle.

So who would Smitty play? Shears (played by William Holden in the original)?, Colonel Nicholson (played by Sir Alec Guinness)?, Col. Saito? (played by Sessue Hayakawa)?....or is he merely interested in directing the retool?

Guess if he finds a studio that supports his idea - we'll find out in due course.
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Will Smith Hopes To Boost Africa's Image

2005-04-08T10:37:00.000-07:00

Will Smith Hopes To Boost Africa's Image: "Actor Will Smith is hoping to help reshape Africa's image to encourage more people to visit and help the troubled continent.

The 'Hitch' star made his first trip to Africa when he was filming scenes for his 2001 movie Ali.

Smith immediately fell in love with the vast and diverse landscape and has since made numerous trips to the continent - and he'd like many others to start doing the same.

He says, 'It is just so beautiful, and I feel like I have a perspective. (AIDS in Africa) is the greatest epidemic in the history of man, but I think that the public relations approach is wrong.

'I think if you show sick children and flies and all of that, I think that kinda turns people off. There's so many beautiful things.'"

Will Smith and Ludacris team up for Africa concert

2005-04-06T12:31:00.000-07:00

IOL: Will Smith and Ludacris team up for Africa concert: "Will Smith and Ludacris have signed up to headline an exclusive concert to celebrate the launch of cable network MTV Base - MTV's first pan-African music channel.

MTV Base 100th Live! Will also feature performances from African artists Lebo Mathosa, Mandoza and Seun Kuti.

The open-air concert, which will also mark the unveiling of MTV's 100th channel worldwide, will take place on April 20 in Johannesburg, South Africa, playing to an audience of up to 10,000 fans. Highlights of the show will air across the MTV network in May."

CD Review: Will Smith Lost & Found

2005-03-30T11:50:00.000-08:00

Blogcritics.org: CD Review: Will Smith Lost & Found: "Will Smith. That is name you immediately recognize. Most associate it with blockbuster summer movies. Other associate it with rap lyrics with a positive message behind them. People also know him as a devoted husband and father. In the last two decades, Will Smith is a name people have come to know. He is not one that someone will not know about. If it isn't for his presence in movies, his music would get him noticed all too easily. Music is where he began. His first CD was released in the late eighties, and soon after the anthem about how 'parents just don't understand' was released, he began his journey into acting with the release of his popular hit television show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

It wasn't until his appearance in the blockbuster summer hit, Independence Day, that he became the man of the summer blockbuster. Each and every summer since that movie was released, Will Smith has appeared in at least one of the big summer movies. This past summer it was I. Robot. However, this year has been a busy year for Mr. Smith. Not only was I, Robot released. He also played the voice of a main character in the animated movie, Shark Tale, and he also released another movie, a comedy this time, Hitch, in the last month. With a soundtrack out for that containing one of his songs, you would think a new CD release during all of this craziness would be out of the question."

Will Smith missed kiss with Diaz due to race

2005-03-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

Will Smith missed kiss with Diaz due to race!: "Hollywood star Will Smith has claimed that he was prevented from kissing co-star Cameron Diaz on screen, due to racial prejudices.

The actor said that Hollywood still believes that people have problems with a black man and white woman getting intimate and so there were no love scenes between him and Diaz in their movie 'Hitch'.

Hollywood is nervous about a black man kissing a white woman on screen. 'That becomes massive news in the US. Outside America, it's no big deal. But in the US, it's still a racial issue,' the actor was quoted by Femalefirst, as saying.

Ironically, Hollywood is happy to do it if the film is about racism. But they won't simply do it and ignore it,' he added."

Will Smith to MC 46664 concert

2005-03-16T08:23:00.000-08:00

Will Smith to MC 46664 concert: "Speaking at Mandela House in Johannesburg this week, Nelson Mandela, said he was delighted to announce that actor Will Smith, a recently appointed '46664 ambassador', had agreed to be Master of Ceremonies at the 46664 concert in George this weekend, 19 March 2005.

Will Smith will be introducing artists including: Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor collaborating for the first time with Paul Rogers from the group Bad Company; Annie Lennox; Katie Melua; and India Arie. The best of local talent, also introduced by Will Smith, will be showcased at the concert, including: Johnny Clegg, Black Sunshine, Mafikizolo, Prime Circle, Art Matthews (of Just Jinger), Karen Zoid, Kabelo, Mel Botes, Mandoza and Danny K.

Mandela said that while the concert at Fancourt would be on a more modest scale than the 2003 launch event in Cape Town, it offered a wonderful opportunity for South Africans to show their commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS, and in particular to empowering women to fight the disease."

Smith's Rap Revenge On Eminem

2005-03-14T11:48:00.000-08:00

TEENMUSIC.COM - Smith's Rap Revenge On Eminem - 3/14/2005: "Will Smith has got his own back on Eminem for insulting him in rap The Real Slim Shady - by recording a track called Mr Nice which mocks the hip-hop star's bitter and jealous nature.
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Eminem famously penned the lyrics, 'Will Smith don't got to curse in his raps to sell records/ well I do, so **** him and **** you too,' so Smith has written a track which contradicts Eminem's claim, by using a swear word to describe the Stan star.

Smith explains, 'Life has put us in a situation where we're pitted against each other. But my track tells the truth.'"

Will Smith To Drop New Album

2005-03-11T09:52:00.000-08:00

VOA News - Will Smith To Drop New Album: "Superstar Will Smith is enjoying his latest success with the new film Hitch. Since the movie opened over four weeks ago it has earned almost $200 million (US). Will plays a Date Doctor attempting to help a client through the problems and challenges that come along with dating.

Will has a new album coming out on March 29 called Lost And Found. Will Smith has enjoyed tremendous success as an actor and singer since his musical debut in 1991."

Will Smith's relationship mantra - counselling

2005-03-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Will Smith's relationship mantra - counselling: "Hollywood actor Will Smith has confessed he and wife Jada Pinkett Smith have marriage counselling to keep their relationship on track.

The 'Men in Black' star says one of their first dates was an appointment with a psychoanalyst after being inspired by the self-help book 'Women Who Run With Wolves' by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Internet portal femalefirst reported.

He said: 'We wanted to start this off right, with someone to tell us what we were doing.

'Jada read the book and said: 'Oh my God, this is me.' So I read the book too and we called and set up a meeting with the author to get more in-depth ideas.'

Despite having a happy relationship now, Will says he knows what it's like to be unlucky in love. "

Smith has no Matrix regrets

2005-03-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

IOL: Smith has no Matrix regrets: "Will Smith harbours no regrets over his decision to turn down the role of Neo in The Matrix trilogy - because Keanu Reeves was 'born' to play the part.

The Independence Day heart-throb is relieved when he watches Reeves starring in the sci-fi movies, because he fears he would not have done the role justice.

The 36-year-old says: 'That's the role Keanu was born to play. When I watch the movie and I see the choices he made, there are a hundred occasions when I think: 'I would have messed that up.''"

Will Smith is bewildered by women

2005-02-28T11:05:00.000-08:00

Will Smith is bewildered by women!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "Even after years of having enjoyed a succesful marriage, Hollywood actor Will Smith says he is yet to understand the vagaries of a female mind.

'The Men in Black' star, who married Jada Pinkett Smith his second wife eight years ago, says he is totally confused as to what would make his wife happier.

'I don't understand how women play games yet. My wife loves that I'm a go-getter, a fighter, a winner. But when it comes to playing games with her, she doesn't want my killer instinct to come out. At the same time, she doesn't want me to let her win either,' Femalefirst quoted the Smith as saying.

'I'm confused - it's not something I can turn off, even if I'm playing Pictionary, because I don't like losing at all', he added."

Will Smith breaks world record

2005-02-24T10:24:00.000-08:00

entertainment.iafrica.com | news Will Smith breaks world record
"Actor Will Smith broke the world record for the most number of premieres attended by a celebrity in one day by making three red-carpet appearances in the UK.

According to Femalefirst.co.uk, the Guinness Book of World Records will add the "I, Robot" star to their records as he scooted across the UK to three screenings of his new film 'Hitch' in Manchester, London and Birmingham.

The Hollywood superstar even managed to pose for photos and sign autographs along with co-stars Eva Mendes and Amber Valletta, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Smith stars as a proverbial 'love doctor' who helps men entice the woman they desire in the romantic comedy 'Hitch'. "

Smith's 'Hitch' Still Tops at U.S. Box Office

2005-02-21T11:16:00.000-08:00

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage: "Will Smith's romantic comedy 'Hitch' led the North American box office for a second consecutive weekend, narrowly fending off a strong challenge from the new Keanu Reeves sci-fi thriller 'Constantine,' according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.

With overall business buoyed by the U.S. Presidents Day holiday on Monday, 'Hitch' earned about $31.8 million for the three days beginning Feb. 18, while 'Constantine' opened at No. 2 with $30.5 million.

Hitch,' released by Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures, stars Smith as a date coach who has trouble getting his own romantic life in order. After 10 days, the $70 million budgeted film has earned $90.1 million, and should hit $150 million, said Rory Bruer, Columbia's president of distribution. He attributed the film's strong hold to both its romantic element as well as to the broad comedic dynamic between Smith's character and that played by Kevin James, who portrays a corpulent client trying to lure a woman way out of his league."

Will Smith Hosts AIDS Concert

2005-02-18T10:24:00.000-08:00

Zap2it.com MOVIES | MOVIE NEWS | STORY: "'Hitch' star Will Smith is sharing the love with South Africa.

The 36-year-old actor will host Nelson Mandela's concert on Saturday, March 19 to raise AIDS awareness, reports the AP.

The concert, which will take place in George, will feature performances by Annie Lennox, India.arie and Brian May.

The event seeks to call attention to the women and girls who become infected with the AIDS virus more often than men in Africa, where more than half of the world's HIV-infected people live.

'We do not treat our women with enough dignity and respect,' Mandela said. 'We must mobilize to act, and act soon, before it is too late.'"

Smith's 'Hitch' Carves Rich Niche at Box Office

2005-02-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage: "Just in time for Valentine's Day, Will Smith spread the love at the weekend box office in North America as 'Hitch' hiked to the No. 1 slot with a record opening for a romantic comedy, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.

The film sold a better-than-expected $45.3 million worth of tickets in the three days since opening on Friday, and gave its distributor, Sony Pictures, a rare trifecta at the box office.

The Sony Corp.-owned studio also claimed the No. 2 spot with last weekend's champion, the horror movie 'Boogeyman,' which was followed by another former chart-topper, the Ice Cube comedy 'Are We There Yet?'

A Sony official said the last time a studio won the trifecta was in 1989 when Universal Pictures ruled with 'Sea of Love,' 'Uncle Buck' and 'Parenthood.'

The previous record for a romantic comedy bow was held by Sony's '50 First Dates,' which kicked off a year ago with $39.9 million."

Few hitches in Smith's first romantic comedy

2005-02-11T11:13:00.000-08:00

ContraCostaTimes.com | 02/11/2005 | Few hitches in Smith's first romantic comedy: "Alex Hitchens is an exclusive Manhattan consultant whose services fall somewhere between those of Cyrano de Bergerac and a sort of Straight Eye for Fat Guys. Hitch (Will Smith) helps men figure out what women want while playing down their own shortcomings. Tone down the pushiness, don't ever do the white man's overbite and above all, listen to what she's saying.

At the beginning of the slick and enjoyable romantic comedy 'Hitch,' the so-called date doctor is taking on what may be his greatest challenge. Albert (Kevin James of TV's 'The King of Queens') is an ordinary Joe who always seems to have a blob of mustard on his clothing, wants the beautiful heiress Allegra Cole (former supermodel Amber Valletta) to fall in love with him. As one of her accountants, he has long yearned for her from afar, and truly believes he can make her happy."

Whistle-stop premieres tour for Will Smith

2005-02-09T10:09:00.000-08:00

IOL: Whistle-stop premieres tour for Will Smith
"Hollywood superstar Will Smith will attend three premieres in one day to promote his new film later this month, it emerged today.

The actor - star of Men In Black and Independence Day - will be whisked between London, Birmingham and Manchester for separate screenings of his latest movie, Hitch.

He will start his whistle-stop tour at The Printworks in Manchester before racing to the UGC cinema in Broad Street, Birmingham, and on to the Odeon in Leicester Square, London, for the final Gala Premiere.

Organisers are expecting hundreds of fans to line red carpets at the venues on February 22 and temporary road closures have been negotiated.

The comedy, in which Smith plays a date doctor, is due to be released in cinemas across the UK on March 11."

Will asks Jada's permission to cheat

2005-02-07T10:52:00.000-08:00

entertainment.iafrica.com | news Will asks Jada's permission to cheat: "'Bad Boy' Will Smith has admitted to the New York Post that he would never cheat on his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith without first asking her permission, according to Ananova.com.

'Our perspective is, You don't avoid what's natural. You're going to be attracted to people,' Will told the Post. 'In our marriage vows, we didn't say 'forsaking all others.''

But, Smith insists he would never cheat on Jada without asking her permission.

'The vow that we made was that you will never hear that I did something after the fact,' Will added. The twomarried on New Year's Eve in 1997, and have so far been approached for marital advice by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, as well as Bruce Willis and Demi Moore before both couples eventually split."

Will Smith Gets Jiggy at Ellis Island

2005-02-04T09:53:00.000-08:00

FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Fox411 - Will Smith Gets Jiggy at Ellis Island: "Jada, however, didn't know this piece of her family history until her aunt told her at the premiere of husband Will Smith's 'Hitch,' which took place at the Ellis Island Museum.

'We looked it right up on their computer, and he was there,' Jada said, beaming. 'It was the last year Ellis Island was open.'

In fact, everyone at the premiere learned about Pinkett's ancestry when Smith announced it from the stage of the after-party. He was rapping and holding forth with his childhood pal, DJ Jazzy Jeff.

'It was the white side of her family,' he joked during 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It.'

'There is no white side,' Jada laughed later on the ferry ride back to the mainland. 'That's just Will.'

The premiere of 'Hitch' was one of those events about which you heard non-stop griping for days from the invitees.

'Who wants to go there in this weather?' was a constant refrain."

Snoop Dogg To Feature On New Will Smith Album

2005-02-01T12:24:00.000-08:00

GIGWISE.com | Snoop Dogg To Feature On New Will Smith Album
"The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Will Smith will be releasing a new album later this year.

This will be his first album since 2002 and is according to Soundgenerator is a "real departure" from all of his previous releases...thank god.

'Lost and Found' features guest appearances from various redible music stars including Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and Kanye West...and Jazzy Jeff.

The first single from 'Lost and Found' will be 'Switch'."

Will Smith helps Alice Wu save 'face'

2005-01-24T10:25:00.000-08:00

New York Post Online Edition: entertainment: "Will Smith played an angel in 'The Legend of Bagger Vance' - but in real life, he's an angel to a Park Slope filmmaker who made a small comedy about a closeted Chinese-American lesbian and her mother.

Alice Wu, whose 'Saving Face' will unroll at this year's Sundance Film Festival, said she struggled for six years to find backing for her autobiographical film until landing a deal with Smith's production company.

'Our budget was like the catering budget of the film he works on,' said Wu, 'but Will said it was important to give voice to movies like mine, rather than just blockbusters.'

The degree of separation between Wu and the star of 'Six Degrees of Separation' was Smith's producing partner Teddy Zee, a distant acquaintance of one of Wu's writing mentors.

'I didn't go to film school,' said Wu, 34. 'I want people to know that if it doesn't happen right away, hang in there.'"

A Pinoy in Will Smith's Hitch

2005-01-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

A Pinoy in Will Smith's Hitch"Just came back from Honolulu where I had an interview with Will Smith for Columbia Pictures' Hitch, his first romantic-comedy starrer (with the devastatingly sexy Eva Mendes who co-starred with Antonio Banderas and Johnny Depp in 2003's Once Upon a Time in Mexico). It was my fourth interview with Smith. The first was in l999 in L.A. (for Wild, Wild West), the second in 2002 in Seoul (for Men in Black II) and the third was in 2003 in Miami (for Bad Boys II).

As usual before the interviews (print and TV), invited journalists from around the world were required (a "must") to preview the movie. Otherwise, no preview, no interview. They're that strict out there, believe me!

In the movie, Smith plays a "date doctor" (yes, a match-maker) who, for a fee, helps men woo the women of their dreams, one of them a nerdy type (played by TV comedian Kevin James) who is smitten with his glamorous celebrity boss (one-time supermodel Amber Valletta). Mendes plays a gossip columnist who follows Amber's every move, with a photographer in tow. "

Will Smith nixes hotel idea

2005-01-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

CNN.com - showbuzz - Jan 10, 2005: "The Fresh Prince has given up on plans to develop a hotel in his hometown.
Philadelphia-born actor and rapper Will Smith had won preliminary city approval several years ago to build a hotel and retail complex on a derelict property in the city's centuries-old Society Hill section.
The luxury hotel would have had views of the Delaware River and been within walking distance of tourist attractions like South Street and Independence Hall. The city had pledged $9 million in tax incentives to help the development take place."

Affleck and Smith on Action Pic

2005-01-06T11:46:00.000-08:00

Moviehole.net - Affleck and Smith on Action Pic: "According to a report on the News Askew website, Ben Affleck and Will Smith, who recently shared scenes in 'Jersey Girl', may be re-teaming for an action-comedy called 'Affirmative Action'.

Affleck will be riding the coat-tails of his more bankable co-star on a film set in New Orleans. It tells of a black soldier who goes A.W.O.L. after committing a crime, and a South Boston cop and a FBI agent who don't share the same racial views who're teamed to find him.

Jerry Bruckheimer, who both guys have worked with before, is handling producing duties.

Wouldn't be surprised if Affleck gets the boot from it. He's about as appealing as rotten fruit these days - and the box office agrees. "

Will Smith accused of being a diva during Colorado vacation

2005-01-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

SouthFlorida.com | CELEBRITY NEWS: "Hollywood star Will Smith has been accused of acting the diva on vacation in Aspen, Colorado and using his famous name to get special treatment.

The actor, who is spending the festive season at the ski resort with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, their children and family friends, reportedly reserved a hotel lounge for their party -- and then failed to turn up.

'Dozens of guests were immediately uprooted and sat in less desirable corners,' a source said. "

Will Smith and Jada argue about who starred in best films

2004-12-29T10:11:00.000-08:00

Will Smith: Will Smith and Jada argue about who starred in best films: "Will Smith has revealed he and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, argue about who has starred in the best films.
Both stars have appeared in a number of Hollywood blockbusters - Jada in 'The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions' and Will in 'Bad Boys 2'- and the actor admits they bickered about who had the best scenes.
He said: 'Both 'The Matrix' films and 'Bad Boys' had these amazing car-chase sequences, and we were constantly fighting about who was best. For the record, our car-chase kicked their a***s.'"

First Stills from Will Smith's Hitch

2004-12-13T11:54:00.000-08:00

First Stills from Will Smith's Hitch: Movies on M&C: "Folks we have added the first set of high resolution stills from Will Smith's forthcomign movie Hitch.
Smith stars as Alex Hitch, a bloke whose job is to show other men how to get a girlfiriend from first impressions. When your in trouble with your girlfriend, Hitch will be there to help you out."

Will Smith compares 9/11 to "A Racist Cop"

2004-12-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

The Conservative Voice - News: "A four-month-old interview that Will Smith gave to a German newspaper - in which the movie star equated the devastation of 9/11 with an attack by 'a racist cop' - is belatedly raising blood pressure in the United States.

Yesterday, Syracuse activist Jon Alvarez - whose Web site, PABAAH.com, stands for Patriotic Americans Boycotting Anti-American Hollywood - launched a boycott of Smith's movies over the Aug. 9 interview in Frankfurter Allgemeine, a major daily.

'No. Absolutely not,' Smith replied when reporter Johanna Adorjan asked if the events of 9/11 had personally changed him. 'When you grow up black in America you have a completely different view of the world than white Americans. We blacks live with a constant feeling of unease.

'And whether you are wounded in an attack by a racist cop or in a terrorist attack, I'm sorry, it makes no difference.'"

Review: I, Robot, starring Will Smith

2004-12-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

MegaStar - I, Robot: "Anyone who's felt the office photocopier is plotting an evil plan to steal their girlfriend, take over the world and generally ruin their day will have an affinity with Will Smith in this sci-fi droid-fest.
The one-time Fresh Prince is Detective Spooner - a even more nonchalant, less comedy version of his man in black.
A cop who is fond of leather - but not so keen on photocopiers.
Or the other millions of intelligent machines that now do, er, everything for, er, everyone in the year 2035.
How we'll laugh at this futuristic bum-fluff from the comfort of our care homes when we hit mid-century."

Smith wore boxing glove before hitting friend

2004-11-29T12:40:00.000-08:00

IOL: Smith wore boxing glove before hitting friend: "When Hollywood tough guy Will Smith hit a friend during an argument, he put on a boxing glove so he wouldn't hurt him too much.

Smith, in peak physical condition after training to portray boxer Mohammed Ali in biopic Ali, knew the falling out with his pal would end up in a fight so decided to wear the glove to minimise any damage he might cause.

Smith says: 'About a year-and-a-half ago I had an argument with a friend of mine and I told him, 'Just leave me alone, stop talking.'

'I was done talking, and he kept coming and coming. So I went in the garage and put a boxing glove on because I was mad at him and didn't wanna punch him with my bare hand. So I punched him with my glove on."

I, ROBOT, starring Will Smith, strikes Beijng

2004-11-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

I, ROBOT strikes Beijng: "Hollywood 2004 sci-fi blockbuster I, ROBOT held a grand premiere ceremony on Monday,featuring famous sports car RSQ.

This concept sports car RSQ drove by leading actor Will Smith adds great luster to this sci-fi movie.

Directed by Alex Proyas and starred by Black Prince Will Smith, this sci-fi thriller tells that in the year 2035 a techno-phobic cop investigates a crime that may have been committed by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity."

Get in the swim of things with Shark Tale, starring Will Smith

2004-11-17T09:52:00.000-08:00

The Star Online Malaysia Entertainment: eCentral: News & Features: "SO YOU caught a couple of movies under the stars and thought that was pretty cool, right? Well, how about this: splashing around in a pool while watching Dreamworks Animation's undersea adventure Shark Tale?
The flick will be screened at Sunway Lagoon's outdoor wave pool, Mali Cove, on Nov 20 so bring your friends and family for the unique event. You'll get to do a little swimming of your own as you watch Oscar the sharkslayer in aquatic action.
Audiences are encouraged to don their swimwear for this rare public viewing because the best seats in the house require you to get wet. Tubes can be rented at the park.
The park's events and entertainment manager Mycael Beh said: "We have been looking forward to hosting such an event for a long time, and the undersea theme of the movie provided the right angle to do this. This is definitely a first-of-its-kind, not-to-be-missed event for Malaysians." "

Will Smith turned down 'Miami Vice'

2004-10-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Digital Spy: Will Smith turned down 'Miami Vice': "I, Robot star Will Smith has admitted that he turned down a role in the upcoming movie version of Miami Vice.

Teen Hollywood reports that Smith was offered the part of Detective Ricardo Tubbs, who was played by Philip Michael Thomas in the original TV show. However, he decided to turn down the offer and the part went to Jamie Foxx instead.

He explained, '[We] discussed it, but it feels like kind of [too close to] Bad Boys, because I played a vice detective in Miami already.'

The movie will begin production next year. "

British public want Gandalf and Will Smith to be their school physics teachers

2004-10-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

British public want Gandalf and Will Smith to be their school physics teachers: "If the British public could have chosen their ideal school physics teacher, it would have been Gandalf (from Lord of the Rings) or Will Smith (Men in Black, and I, Robot) according to an independent survey released today to mark the launch of a nationwide search to try and find Britain's best physics teachers.

The celebrity survey was commissioned by the Institute of Physics to try and find out what the 'X-Factor' for a physics teacher would be - what star qualities a physics teacher needs to have to keep students interested and excited by the subject.

The Institute of Physics wants pupils, parents, and fellow teachers to nominate their physics teacher if they are someone who succeeds in making this sometimes tricky subject exciting and inspiring. Information on where to send your nomination can be found at The IOP's website "

Will Smith makes his wife feel like a queen

2004-10-11T10:05:00.000-07:00

Will Smith makes his wife feel like a queen!: "Hollywood actor Will Smith has revealed that the secret of his happy marriage to his actress wife Jada Pinkett is that he always puts his wife before his career.

The 'Shark Tale' star also said his marital life is happier than ever because he makes Jada feel like a queen.

'You have to put the woman first. You have to make her your first thought and first action of every day and last thought and last action of every day. If you do that she will love you to the moon,' femalefirst quoted Will as saying.

'I know what my priorities are. I don't let a day go past that Jada doesn't feel like the queen of the world and definitely the queen of my heart. "

Movie review: Shark Tale, starring Will Smith

2004-10-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

World Magazine Online: "Shark Tale isn't bad, depending on how you look at it. It's near the top of the DreamWorks animated line-up, but it fails to approach the delightfulness of even the weaker entries in the Pixar canon.
The film (rated PG for some mild language and crude humor) follows Finding Nemo to the bottom of the ocean but isn't content with what if finds there. Shark Tale doesn't simply anthropomorphize undersea life but instead imagines a water world complete with city streets, 'whale washes,' and Italian crime families. The hero is Oscar (voiced by Will Smith), a colorful fish with dreams of the high life but stuck in a dead-end job. He gets his chance at greatness when he's present during the accidental death of a shark (the son and heir of crime boss Don Lino). "

'Shark Tale', with Will Smith, attacks boxoffice with $47.6 million

2004-10-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

'Shark' attacks boxoffice with $47.6 million: "Audiences across North America took the bait this weekend in a big way, giving DreamWorks' CG-animated 'Shark Tale' the all-time largest October opening with $47.6 million from 4,016 theaters, according to Monday's final figures. The latest animated tale from the studio, which features the voices of Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Renee Zellweger, was the fifth-biggest opening ever for an animated film and was the distributor's second best after 'Shrek 2.'

Warming up the second spot was Buena Vista's 'Ladder 49,' a drama about firefighters starring Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta. 'Ladder 49,' helmed by Jay Russell, opened solidly with $22.1 million. It was the all-time biggest October opening for Buena Vista and was a career second best for Travolta after Paramount's 'Face Off,' which grossed $23.4 million."

Review of Shark Tale, starring Will Smith

2004-10-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

Boston.com / A&E / Movies / Search / Movie details / Shark Tale: "No, kid, it's not -- it's 'Finding Nemo' gutted of all its charm and remixed for urban hit radio. 'Shark Tale' is a film calculated to give us a good time, and it's the calculation that spoils the fun. Where 'Nemo' was clever, soulful, and marvelous to look at, 'Tale' is manic and surprisingly ugly, with a script that leans on the shallowest aspects of hip-hop street cred while pimping for corporate product placement at every turn. Yes, your children will probably enjoy it, but do you really want to feed them more of the throwaway crud culture they get every single day?
The setting's an ocean reef made over to look like a submerged Times Square, complete with a red-and-white 'Coral Cola' billboard and live news feed featuring Katie Current (voiced by Katie Couric). Will Smith lends his rubbery vocal talents to the role of Oscar, a lowly employee at a whale-wash run by a pufferfish named Sykes (filmmaker Martin Scorsese, dithering amusingly). A schemer who dreams of making it rich and living in gold-chained glory 'at the top of the reef,' Oscar is too starry-eyed to see that fellow employee Angie (Renee Zellweger) is in love with him."

Shark Tale: Oscar Sounded Goofy; Will Smith

2004-09-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Shark Tale: Oscar Sounded Goofy; Will Smith: "Will Smith has revealed he re-recorded his entire 'Shark Tale' voiceover - because his son thought he sounded 'too goofy'.
The actor, who voices a fish called Oscar in the animated movie, claims he valued six-year-old Jaden's opinion so much that he decided to re-act the role.
He explained : ' My son thought my voice was too goofy. And I always listen to what he says . So I went back and re-recorded the whole film.'"

Will Smith in "Hitch"

2004-09-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Hitch Movie Trailer - Will Smith in Hitch: "In the sophisticated romantic comedy, 'Hitch,' Will Smith stars as Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens. Most men have difficulty finding love because it's hard to be yourself when your 'self' thinks you should be someone else. That's where Hitch comes in. As a tactical adviser who specializes in first impressions - he customizes and orchestrates a client's first three dates - Hitch has been secretly responsible for hundreds of New York City weddings.
Eva Mendes co-stars as Sara, a gossip reporter for a daily tabloid who, after a chance meeting with Hitch, finds her professional life and personal life on a collision course. She makes Hitch re-evaluate his game and teaches him that love is not a feeling, it's an action."

Review of 'Shark Tale', with Will Smith

2004-09-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

Shark Tale - Reviews - www.smh.com.au: "There is a Whale Wash, too, the novelty being that its customers are not four-wheel-drive owners but whales in need of a kelp-and-barnacle scrape. This is where Oscar, the film's hero, works. He's a lippy little cleaner wrasse, whose fins and tail fail to obscure his real identity - that of movie and rap star Will Smith.
We've all complained in the past about the way animated features recruit stars as a marketing come-on, using them to voice characters who could have been served just as well by less shiny names. But here, the opposite applies. If anything, Oscar is too Smith-like - a rapping, wise-cracking jittery bundle of American man-child urges that drain the fishiness right out of him."

Will's willy banned in the US

2004-09-23T10:31:00.000-07:00

Will's willy banned in the US : Onlypunjab.com Team- Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News, Humour News, Outrageous Acts - Onlypunjab.com: "UK fans will literally see more of Will Smith in his new movie than their US counterparts.
The actor bares all in a shower scene in the new sci-fi adventure film I, Robot.
But the details of his full frontal nude scene have been pixelated out for the US market.
They will only appear in European cinemas, reports the Evening Standard.
Smith complained: 'America is the only place where it's really a big deal. It was the most expensive shot in the movie.'"

Mandela appoints Will Smith as his Aids man

2004-09-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

IOL: Health: "Nelson Mandela on Thursday appointed Hollywood actor and rap music artist Will Smith global ambassador for his 46664 Aids awareness campaign.

Smith, who was in the country to promote his latest film I, Robot, a science-fiction thriller, said he was honoured and would 'humbly' and 'aggressively' respond to the former South African president's request.

Smith who was accompanied by his wife, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith and their two children, met Mandela, known fondly as Madiba, four years ago and sought advice from the charismatic leader who turned 86 in July."

Will Smith voices 'Shark Tale'

2004-09-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Shark Tale: "To mix animal-kingdom metaphors, Lenny (Jack Black) is the black sheep of a mafia shark family ruled by Lino (Robert De Niro): For Lenny is -- shudder -- a vegetarian. Unable to kill what he eats like his big brother Frankie (Michael Imperioli), Lenny disgraces his dad by freeing the shrimp cocktails at a public restaurant.

Meanwhile, out on the Reef, Oscar (Will Smith), a very 'street' employee of the Whale Wash, run by manipulative puffer fish Sykes (Martin Scorsese), lets big dreams get him into big trouble. Unhappy that he is such as 'little fish in a really big pond -- the ocean,' Oscar owes far too many clams to his boss because of his get-rich-quick schemes."

Will Smith to be Honored at ATL Film Festival

2004-09-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

Rappers-turned-Actors to be Honored at ATL Film Festival : Daily Hip-Hop News : SOHH.com: "Ice Cube, Mos Def, Ludacris, Will Smith and Queen Latifah will be rewarded at the 1st Annual Atlanta's Hip-Hop Film Festival next April.
The event will recognize films that are influenced by the culture and emcees that have left a mark on the big screen. The aforementioned artists are all scheduled to be acknowledged and an award will be presented in the honor of Tupac Shakur's film work."

Will Smith still opening 'I, Robot' two months later

2004-09-08T12:47:00.000-07:00

HoustonChronicle.com - Will Smith still opening 'I, Robot' two months later: "As long as the crowds keep coming, Will Smith will be ready to walk down the red carpet to promote his latest movie.
Two months after I, Robot, his new summer hit, opened in theaters across the United States, he was in Tokyo for yet another gala premiere.
'When people are enjoying the movie, you don't ever want to stop doing premieres,' the actor-rapper said in an interview. 'You want to be going to different cities and countries and continents all over the globe. We have another one in South Africa.'
In I, Robot, Smith plays a detective in 2035 who suspects a robot has murdered the reclusive scientist responsible for technological innovations that have populated the world with machine servants vaguely resembling humans. "

Will Smith sings at 'I, Robot' premiere

2004-09-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

Will Smith sings at 'I, Robot' premiere: "Hollywood entertainer Will Smith treated fans to a few songs at the London premiere of I, Robot, the actor's latest sci-fi film.

Smith performed hits Men In Black and Summertime, in addition to his new single, Switch from the I, Robot soundtrack, Wednesday at Leicester Square, BBC reported Thursday.

I wanted to give the people who came to support me a little treat out here, Smith said of his mini concert.

Smith, who has had a successful music and film career with movie hits Men In Black and Independence Day, said music is how he expresses himself."

'I, Robot' review, with Will Smith

2004-09-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

Gay Movie Reviews from 365Gay.com: "Robots are everywhere in Chicago 2035. They are the garbage collectors, behind the counters at fast food restaurants, and presumably they've taken the place of battery operated sex toys. We never get that far in 'I Robot', and that's a pity. Not for the prurient interest but because that would be the only new ground covered in I Robot.
The bells and whistles, or maybe smoke an mirrors is more appropriate, aside, we have a shallow script based on an old premise with Will Smith only going through the motions of acting. Now, Smith is a fine actor, when he wants to be. But to bring out his talent he needs motivation. He looks like the guy at the desk next to you at work, watching the clock until quitting time.
No wonder. 'I Robot' is is based Isaac Asimov's sci-fi short story collection. We have Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, a sort of checks-and-balances system for the 'new age'. "

Mobster fish tale irks advocacy group

2004-03-31T21:00:00.000-08:00

AP Wire | 03/31/2004 | Mobster fish tale irks advocacy group: "One, a shark named Don Lino, is voiced by Robert De Niro. Will Smith plays a little fish who tells a tall tale about 'whacking' a shark gangster who was actually taken out accidentally by a ship's anchor, drawing the attention of vengeful aquatic villains. 'The Sopranos' actors Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore portray criminal characters, and filmmaker Martin Scorsese lends his voice to a sneaky blowfish. Renee Zellweger and Angelina Jolie also star."

Stars battle slime in 'Kids Choice' contest

2004-03-29T14:14:00.000-08:00

heraldtribune.com: Southwest Florida's Information Leader: "Leonardo DiCaprio, Brandy, Will Smith, Jason Priestly and Joshua Jackson are among the stars who captured the imagination of young fans in the 1990s, and they're among those featured in the E! special 'Teen Idols of the '90s"

Celebrity marriages

2004-03-23T21:24:00.000-08:00

The Southern Digest Online - Celebrity marriages: "Whatever the secret to celebrity marriages is, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith seem to have found the key to maintaining two very active careers, as well as, an extremely high profile marriage. This supreme celebrity couple has been married since 1997, an eternity in Hollywood years.
'I think Will and Jada have a happy marriage because they seem to have an open relationship,' said Charrence Ball, a senior majoring in urban forestry from Winnfield."

Weta's special effects wizards working on Will Smith movie

2004-03-20T22:41:00.000-08:00

STUFF : NATIONAL NEWS - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Weta's special effects wizards working on Will Smith movie
21 March 2004

From hairy hobbits to one of Hollywood's hippest stars - Peter Jackson's Weta Digital staff are now working on a sci-fi thriller starring Will Smith.

The special effects wizards are involved in a new film I, Robot to be released later this year. "

Kevin Smith Interview - Jersey Girl Movie

2004-03-19T11:29:00.000-08:00

Kevin Smith Interview - Jersey Girl Movie

Who was your backup celebrity if Will Smith didn’t agree?
It wasn’t written for Will Smith. It was written for Bruce Willis. He was the first guy. So Will Smith wound up becoming the backup celebrity because Bruce Willis never called us back. And the movie was then set from 1986 to 1994 and the press conference was a big Bruno press conference when Bruce Willis became Bruno.

George Fenton to score 'Last First Kiss'

2004-03-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

News - Music from the Movies: "George Fenton to score 'Last First Kiss':
Last First Kiss is the title of director Andy Tennant's next film, a romantic comedy starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes. Continuing his relationship with the director, George Fenton has been hired to score the film which is slated for a 2005 release. Fenton previously scored Ever After, Anna And The King and Sweet Home Alabama for Andy Tennant."

Hollywood men show off platinum accessories

2004-03-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

Platinum today: Hollywood men show off platinum accessories: "Actor Will Ferrell also opted for platinum's sophisticated urbane qualities, finishing off his look with a pair of platinum, iolite and diamond cufflinks by Erica Courtney.

Other A-list celebrities who walked the red-carpet in style with platinum include Jude Law, Will Smith and Pierce Brosnan who took a hint from James Bond's smart attire , wearing a pair of Neil Lane platinum cufflinks."

Everlast Battles Will Smith, Takes Out White Trash

2004-03-04T20:56:00.000-08:00

MTV.com - News -Everlast Battles Will Smith, Takes Out White Trash: "Everlast Battles Will Smith, Takes Out White Trash
02.18.2004 9:26 PM EST

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Photo: Island
'Once you hit a certain age, you're kind of like, 'Whoa, this isn't as much fun as it used to be. This life really isn't doing it for me anymore.' ' ?D Everlast

While he waits for his new album to drop, you might find Everlast wrapping his fingers around the butt of a gun. And if Will Smith crosses his path again, he'll probably splatter him with paint.

Everlast's got nothing personal against Will. But when you live for the game, you gotta kill for the game, and paintball isn't a sport for the weak. Last year, Everlast's squad ?D the Stoned Assassins ?D battled Smith's paintball team and emerged victorious."

Con Man Claims To Be Will Smith's Cousin

2004-03-03T16:28:00.000-08:00

WFTV.com - Action 9 - Con Man Claims To Be Will Smith's Cousin: "Con Man Claims To Be Will Smith's Cousin
POSTED: 5:43 pm EST March 1, 2004
UPDATED: 5:56 pm EST March 1, 2004
RESOURCE: Screen Actors Guild Official Web Site
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It turns out, even UCF was tricked by a 'movie producer' who snuck onto campus to collect his cash."

Will Smith readies for Oscars

2004-02-29T01:27:00.000-08:00

entertainment.iafrica.com | news Will Smith readies for Oscars: "Will Smith readies for Oscars
Posted Fri, 06 Feb 2004
Actor Will Smith will present an award at the upcoming Oscars show, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Thursday.
'Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith will make his fourth appearance as an Oscar show presenter, when he presents at the 76th Academy Awards telecast,' February 29, producer Joe Roth announced."