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'After Earth' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:18:29 +0000

Seventeen summers ago, Will Smith gave us the catch phrase "welcome to Earth" and then punched an alien in the face. This time he's the invading alien (kinda) and his new line "this is Earth" is much more doom and gloom than swagger. An international icon, father and potentially the next great crazy celebrity, Will Smith is finally ready to pass the baton to his son Jaden.

But it isn't a baton he's using in 'After Earth' (an original sci-fi film based on a story of Smith's own creation) but a C-40 Cutlass – a doohickey kinda like Darth Maul's lightsaber, which springs out different blades depending on what you need. Actually, we never quite know how the Cutlass in 'After Earth' works, but it is one of a number of really nifty gizmos that populates the half-baked mythos of this film.

Will Smith Raps 'Fresh Prince' Theme with Jaden, Dances "Carlton" and "Apache" with Alfonso Ribiero

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:28:25 +0000

Granted, it's the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, but some things are simply too incredible to ignore. Guesting on BBC's 'The Graham Norton Show,' Hollywood icon Will Smith surprised the crowd with an impromptu performance of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' theme with his son Jaden Smith, DJed by Jazzy Jeff, but that wasn't the last of it, oh no! Carlton himself, Alfonso Ribiero, took the stage and the results are not unusual to be loved...by anyone.

Will Smith Breaks Out Old-School Jam 'Summertime' on Letterman

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:30 +0000

A couple of nights ago, Will Smith stopped by David Letterman’s ‘Late Show‘ to promote his newest film ‘After Earth.’ But before he did, the one-time Fresh Prince delivered an impromptu summer jam. While making his way to the chair, Big Willie Style noticed the CBS Orchestra was playing a familiar tune: the rapper/actor’s ’90s favorite ‘Summertime.’ [...]

Will Smith Up For 'The Wild Bunch' Remake

Damon Houx — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:32:29 +0000

Warner Brothers has had their sights on a remake of Sam Peckinpah’s western masterpiece ‘The Wild Bunch’ for quite some time, and they may have found their perfect leading man in Will Smith, who’s looking to produce and star in their contemporary version. That said, perfect for them isn’t exactly perfect for film fans who [...]

Will Smith to Follow Up 'After Earth' With 'American Can' and 'The Accountant'?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:20:50 +0000

After last year's 'Men in Black 3' and this year's 'After Earth,' it looks like America's favorite superstar, AKA, Will Smith, may leap back into "serious" acting for a bit, putting aside blockbusters in favor of something a little meatier. Currently under his consideration are the Hurricane Katrina story 'American Can' and the action drama 'The Accountant.'

Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

'After Earth' Trailer: Jaden and Will Smith Face Off Against Apes and Aliens

Damon Houx — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:52:32 +0000

A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help.

Celebrity Death Hoaxes – Our Top 5

Frank Pain — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:52:22 +0000

Celebrity status not only gets you on all the talk shows and covers of magazines, but it also gets you ‘dead’. Every few months the buzz of a celebrity death runs rampant causing many to post their condolences on Facebook and sending some to Google to verify the validity. Some of these hoaxes last weeks, [...]

Will Smith and Wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Among New Owners of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers

Joe Student — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:44:28 +0000

“West Philadelphia-born and raised” actor Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, are among a collective group announced as new owners of the Philadelphia 76ers at an introductory press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The group will be led by New York billionaire Joshua Harris, who will act as managing owner, and suburban Philadelphia-native [...]

Have Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Separated?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:42:14 +0000

If a report in In Touch Weekly is to be believed, superstar power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have separated after 13 years of marriage.

The Smiths are the parents of two already-famous children — ‘Karate Kid’ star Jaden, 13, and ‘Whip My Hair’ singer Willow, 10 — and their union has long been regarded as one of Hollywood’s strongest and most enduring.