‘Bel-Air’: Peacock Rolls Out First Teaser For ‘Fresh Prince’ Drama Reboot

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorPaul Thomas Anderson is the rare filmmaker who doesn’t just make movies – he makes events. People eagerly anticipate his next project.

NEW YORK -- Paul Thomas Anderson's “Licorice Pizza” has been named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review.Anderson also won best director honors and the film's stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman were picked for their breakthrough performances in the coming-of-age comedy.

“Licorice Pizza” director Paul Thomas Anderson is revealing how Leonardo DiCaprio‘s father, George, ended up with a cameo in his coming-of-age film. New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan took to Twitter and posted quotes from the director that didn’t make his published article, and it’s a good thing he did because it produced quite the comical nugget.

NEW YORK -- Paul Thomas Anderson's “Licorice Pizza” has been named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review.Anderson also won best director honors and the film's stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman were picked for their breakthrough performances in the coming-of-age comedy.

Other films recognized by the NBR include “King Richard,” which earned Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress for Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis for their performances as Serena and Venus Williams’ parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price.

The National Board of Review is traditionally the first “awards group” (we use that term lightly with them) to announce their honorees for the season. This year, the organization somewhat surprised by selecting Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” for Best Film and Best Director.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterPaul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” has secured the best pandemic-era debut at the independent box office.With speciality offerings like “Licorice Pizza,” the key metric is per-theater-average rather than overall box office tally since its playing in very few locations.

90 on Metacritic), which some find quite sour, thanks to a pair of scenes with a goofball restaurant owner (played by Christopher Guest regular John Michael Higgins) who speaks to his Japanese wives in a caricatured faux Japanese accent.Several people on Twitter have brought up the accent, including podcaster David Chen, critic Walter Chaw (when comparing “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” to “Licorice Pizza”), and filmmaker Karen Maine.

There is a new prince of Bel Air! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot, simply titled Bel-Air, promises lots of drama, a more serious tone and even more insight into the life of its lead character, Will Smith.

here.With the film’s limited release opening Friday and wide release just around the corner, you may be wondering how to watch “Licorice Pizza.” Here’s everything you need to know.“Licorice Pizza” opens in select cities (New York and Los Angeles) on Nov. 26.

Christmas.The Associated Press spoke to Haim about the film, her costume and family. Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.—-AP: What was the first day on set like?HAIM: The first day on set I can explain as pure chaos.

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air reboot, where Will Smith reveals a new heir to the throne.Set to be released on NBC streaming platform Peacock, Bel-Air is based on a viral video by superfan Morgan Cooper which imagined the sitcom as a drama.

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