Will Smith plans film comeback with sci-fi thriller ‘Brilliance’

Duran Duran have announced a new, 75-minute documentary, entitled A Hollywood High. You can watch the trailer for it below.The docu-concert film will feature footage of the band performing live on a rooftop in Los Angeles, as well as interviews and archival footage that tells the story of their long-time love affair with the city.Their performance was shot on the roof of The Aster in Hollywood, overlooking the Capitol Records building, the home of Duran Duran’s first record label.Directed by Gavin Elder, Vincent Adam Paul and George Scott, A Hollywood High will be released in cinemas around the world on November 3, 2022.“For our first US show in several years we wanted to do something really special and intimate,” Keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement.“After considering many options, a rooftop performance quickly became the frontrunner.

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.

Violent Night – check out the first trailer below.The actor, best known for roles in Stranger Things and Marvel’s Black Widow, takes on a weary, vengeful version of Saint Nick in the action-comedy directed by Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters).A synopsis reads: “When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.”Violent Night is written by Patrick Casey and Josh Miller (Sonic The Hedgehog), and also stars John Leguizamo (Carlito’s Way) as leader of the mercenaries, Ben, and Beverly D’Angelo (American History X) as the matriarch, Gertrude.The film is produced by 87North, the production company founded by director David Leitch and Kelly McCormick, which has previously worked on action films Nobody and Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt.The film is set to have its world premiere at New York Comic Con on October 7. It will be released in cinemas worldwide on December 2, 2022.Harbour is set to star in a film adaptation of the PlayStation racing game series Gran Turismo, helmed by director Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium).

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.

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.

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.

Moving forward. Will Smith attended a screening for Emancipation, his first movie since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March.

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.

Will Smith screened the film Emancipation with an audience for the first time at a private event on Saturday (October 1) in Washington D.C.

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.

The first screening of upcoming Apple TV+ drama “Emancipation” took place Saturday in Washington, D.C., with director Antoine Fuqua and star Will Smith both in attendance.

Apple held its first showing today of Emancipation, the Antoine Fuqua-directed thriller that stars Will Smith an enslaved man who, after recovering from a whipping that nearly killed him, braved the swamps of Louisiana armed with only his wits, to escape cold-blooded slave hunters and be free.

Brendan Fraser will receive the American Riviera Award at the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The 53-year-old actor, whose critically-acclaimed role in Darren Aronofsky‘s upcoming psychological drama "The Whale" is sparking best actor Oscar buzz, will be honored on Feb. 14, 2023, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, the festival announced on Tuesday.

Gearing up for phase two of the Oscar season even before we have even scratched the surfaces of phase one, the Santa Barbara Film Festival said Tuesday that The Whale star Brendan Fraser will be the recipient of its American Riviera Award on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023.

Kevin Hart has voiced support for Will Smith in the wake of him slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. During the live telecast in March, fans were shocked when the King Richard actor walked onto the stage and slapped Rock after he compared his wife Jada Pinkett Smith - who has the medical condition alopecia - to G. I.

Jennifer Lopez may have spent a good bit of time after her romantic July wedding to now-husband Ben Affleck in bliss, but she's back to work and ready to reemerge on the scene.MORE: Jennifer Lopez wows fans in honeymoon bathtub videoThe star's first major project since getting married finally dropped a teaser trailer, that being the Netflix film The Mother.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez wows fans in honeymoon bathtub videoWhile she filmed the project back in 2021 in Canada and Gran Canaria, audiences are finally getting a glimpse at the film, and Jennifer looks in fine form.Along with snow-capped mountains, the teaser featured extended sequences of the star working out, displaying her insanely toned abs while doing so.MORE: Jennifer Lopez enjoys girls' day out with new stepdaughter Violet Affleck – detailsThey quickly became a major part of the narrative, as it was revealed that her character used to be an assassin and is coming out of the shadows once again.The On the Floor singer plays an ex-assassin who comes out of the woodwork to protect the estranged daughter she had given up long ago from several dangerous captors.A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix)Jennifer plays an ex-assassin in The MotherFeaturing an array of action sequences and Jennifer pulling out all the stops in a thriller like never before, the film is set to drop on the streaming platform some time in 2023.Directed by the live action Mulan's Niki Caro, the project also features Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, and Gael García Bernal.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's ex Alex Rodriguez makes unexpected appearance following Ben Affleck weddingMORE: Jennifer Lopez's wedding dress fears during special family momentWhile the mom-of-two never took a step back from acting per se,