EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate is giving an Oscar-qualifying run for the psychological thriller, Alice, Darling, on Dec. 30 before the pic’s nationwide release in 2023.
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Emancipation – and people are already calling it an Oscar-worthy performance. Smith, 54, resigned from the Academy on April 1, five days after he slapped comedian Chris Rock, 57, on stage on March 27. The Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson banned the actor from attending Academy events for 10 years.
The open letter read: "This action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behaviour is a step toward a larger goal of protecting the safety of our performers and guests, and restoring trust in the Academy,” they wrote. “We also hope this can begin a time of healing and restoration for all involved and impacted. " Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletterSmith's movie Emancipation follows the true story of a man's journey to escape slavery through the swamps of Louisiana, as he makes his way North, where he joins the Union Army.
The newly released trailer did not disappoint, with one Twitter user saying "he’d have had a legitimate shot at his second Oscar in a row" if it weren't for the scandal earlier this year. As for whether the King Richard star could actually be nominated for a future Academy Awards, it turns out he can. "Although Will Smith resigned from the Academy and has been banned from attending the Oscar ceremony for the next 10 years, he is still technically eligible to be nominated and even win another award," Entertainment Weekly Awards Correspondent Dave Karger told PEOPLE.
Karger added: "But he wouldn't be able to accept the award in person if he were to win. " Emancipation is set to hit cinemas in December 2022, followed by a release on Apple TV+ a week later. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the
.EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate is giving an Oscar-qualifying run for the psychological thriller, Alice, Darling, on Dec. 30 before the pic’s nationwide release in 2023.
EXCLUSIVE: The Cinema Eye Honors announced its first round of nominations today for artistic achievement in documentary film and series, with HBO’s Four Hours at the Capitol earning the most of any contender [full list below].
might catch a glimpse of Pierce Brosnan's tribute to his wife, Keely Shaye Smith.At the film's New York City premiere on Wednesday, the 69-year-old actor, who plays superhero and sorcerer Dr. Fate in the DC universe, revealed that he wore his actual wedding ring and another accessory gifted to him by Smith while filming . «This is our wedding ring and this is a watch that Keely bought me many years ago with an inscription that [reads], 'Time flies on love's wings,'» Brosnan shared with ET's Rachel Smith. «I decided to wear it for this character.
Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest action stars of the ’90s and early ’00s, but he later receded from the public eye — leaving fans eagerly awaiting his comeback.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has revealed that he was forced to give back his OBE after having it “taken” from him.The journalist and TV personality, who offers Brits advice on dealing with the cost of living crisis, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to consumer rights and to charitable services. At the start of 2022, Martin, 50, was awarded a CBE for services to broadcasting and consumer rights in the Queen's New Year Honours.
EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has acquired UK and Irish rights to Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert De Niro road-trip comedy Inappropriate Behavior from Mister Smith Entertainment.
Jada Pinkett Smith plans to reveal all in her new memoir. The actress and wife of Will Smith announced she will publish her book in 2023, according to People. Although the memoir is still untitled, the "Red Table Talk" host will cover her "rise to stardom" alongside friend Tupac Shakur, her "unconventional upbringing" and "falling in love" with her husband. Smith opens up about "chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey – a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal discovery…" according to a press release via the media outlet.
Max George has clapped back at a review of girlfriend Maisie Smith in her new show. The former EastEnders actress is starring opposite former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton in a new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.
Katie Reul editor David Harbour is boosting his resume as a badass in the first trailer for “Violent Night,” a holiday thriller featuring the “Stranger Things” star as Santa Claus. Under the direction of Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Wirkola, Harbour plays a grizzlier, more rueful version of Kris Kringle, who is anything but jolly in the trailer. On Christmas Eve, (Not-So) Saint Nick encounters a family being held hostage by a team of mercenaries and is forced to take matters into his own hands. Harbour is joined by an ensemble that includes Cam Gigandet, Beverly D’Angelo and John Leguizamo. The script was penned by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who previously wrote the first and second live-action “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies.
Will Smith earn another Oscar after this year's on-stage showdown with Chris Rock? Technically, yes. As buzz begins to build around Antoine Fuqua's Apple Original Film, -- in which Smith stars as a man who escapes from slavery — speculation is swirling about the film's awards season promise. According to a report from, Smith still be nominated for another Best Actor Oscar even after his fallout from slapping Rock during the live 2022 Academy Awards broadcast.But there's a catch: following the incident, Smith resigned as a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, and was ultimately banned from the Oscars telecast and other Academy-sponsored events for 10 years.
smacked Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars, won Best Actor minutes later and became an instant worldwide pariah. Then, once the Academy conducted a hilarious “investigation” of an event plainly viewed by millions, he was rightly banned from the ceremony for 10 years. Needless to say, not being allowed into the Oscars for a decade is not a good look for a movie actor.But in Hollywood, who cares about how their own people behave?! On Monday, Smith, 54, returned to the limelight with the abruptness of, well, a slap in the face.Apple dropped the fancy highbrow trailer for Smith’s new movie “Emancipation,” a serious drama directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) in which he plays an escaped slave, and announced it will be released in December during peak award campaign season. Smith getting another Best Actor nod in a few months’ time is a very real possibility.
Apple is releasing Will Smith’s "Emancipation" thriller in December. The company was reportedly in talks to postpone the release of the film following the backlash Smith received after slapping Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. Apple seemed to reach an agreement and released the trailer for the film on Monday. "An enslaved man embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his family in this powerful film inspired by a true story," the trailer was captioned. The film premieres in theaters on Dec.
Will Smith is sharing an important message during a rare public appearance. Over the weekend, the 54-year-old actor stepped out for an advanced screening of his upcoming Apple Original Film, , and addressed the crowd after the movie was shown to social impact leaders during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.«Throughout my career I’ve turned down many films that were set in slavery. I never wanted to show us like that, you know, and then this picture came along,» he said. «This is not a film about slavery.
Awards season is heating up with Will Smith’s next movie.
After numerous production setbacks, Will Smith’s slap heard round the world, and a packed release schedule from Apple, audiences can finally get a first look at “Emancipation.” Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Smith, “Emancipation” is written by William N. Collage.
infamous Oscars slap.While the 54-year-old actor has been mostly been staying out of the limelight since he smacked presenter Chris Rock at the ceremony earlier this year, he has a new project in the works that’s already creating buzz.Smith’s first post-Oscars film, titled “Emancipation,” had a special screening hosted by the NAACP during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference on Oct. 1.The drama stars Smith as a runway slave named Peter who found asylum in Louisiana and winds up joining the Union Army.The film earned early praise at the event, with the “King Richard” star making an appearance.“Throughout my career, I’ve turned down many films that were set in slavery,” Smith noted at the screening, via the Hollywood Reporter. “I never wanted to show us like that.