Will Smith Scores ‘Historic Payday’ to Record New Music for ‘Aladdin’
*Will Smith announced last year that he would be joining the cast of Disney’s Live-Action reboot to the classic animated film, “Aladdin.” He’s taking on the famous role of the Genie, previously voiced by the late, Robin Williams. Now there’s chatter that Smith will handle the music for the film and apparently, he stands to collect some […]
Like it Or Not, Netflix Confirms Sequel to Will Smith Film ‘Bright’
[videowaywire video_id=”Y1XW1938W5KSP839″] *Following the ratings success of its original film “Bright,” Netflix has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton expected to reprise their roles. David Ayer will return to write and direct the second installment. Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless are set as producers, the streaming service announced. […]
A Sucky ‘Bright’ Draws 11M U.S. Viewers, Netflix Orders a Sequel with Will Smith Attached
[videowaywire video_id=”Y1XW1938W5KSP839″] *Netflix’s big-budget Will Smith fantasy drama “Bright” has been crowned one of the worst movies of the year. But despite earning brutal reviews, a sequel has reportedly been ordered with Smith attached. The company’s first blockbuster film garnered 11 million streaming viewers in the U.S. over its first three days, according to Nielsen figures reported by Variety. […]
Chance the Rapper Criticizes Racial Allegory in Netflix’s ‘Bright’; Snoop Dogg Says Film is ‘Hard AF’
[videowaywire video_id=”Y1XW1938W5KSP839″] *Will Smith’s new Netflix film “Bright” has been torn to pieces by critics, and now Chance the Rapper has joined the fray with what he sees as the film’s “shallow” attempt to mirror America’s race problem. Directed by David Ayer, “Bright” is set in an alternate reality where humans and mythical creatures live […]
‘The Greatest Showman’ (Featuring Zendaya) Jump Starts Holiday Movies
“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum “The Greatest Showman” began the slew of holiday movies in grand style December 20th. It by far will leave audiences, young and old, with the infectious theme song “This Is Me” ringing in their heads, and a joyous bounce in their […]
WATCH! ‘Bright: The Action’: Will Smith in Netflix’s Action-Packed Feature Film ‘Bright’
*‘Twas the week before Christmas, and stars Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, and Noomi Rapace are getting ready to bring explosive action to the world this Friday, December 22nd with the Netflix film Bright. In this brand new featurette, the fearless cast discuss shooting the movie’s mind-blowing action sequences, including an exciting gas station scene, working […]
Bright the Film a Spectacular Premiere & Netflix Release
*Director David Ayer and stars Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Edgar Ramirez, Lucy Fry and more lit up the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Bright at the Regency Village Theater. Also in attendance were musical artists from the soundtrack “Bright: The Album” including Portugal The Man, Machine Gun Kelly, Ty Dolla $ign, Kiiara, Slushie, […]
Will Smith Protects L.A. from ‘Dark Forces’ in New Trailer for Netflix Film ‘Bright’ (Watch)
*Netflix on Wednesday (Oct. 25) released a new trailer for its Will Smith action-thriller “Bright.” Smith and co-star Joel Edgerton star as two LAPD police officers who form a most unlikely duo working to keep the mean streets of Los Angeles safe from a sinister underworld filled with gang violence and dark forces at work. […]
Netflix Releases First Trailer for Will Smith Film ‘Bright’ (Watch)
*During the Oscars on Sunday, Netflix revealed the first teaser trailer for its upcoming original film “Bright,” starring Will Smith. The movie is set in an alternate reality in which humans live alongside mythical creatures like orcs, elves, and fairies. Smith plays an LAPD cop who teams with the very first Orc officer (Joel Edgerton) […]
‘OITNB’s’ Brad William Henke Joins Will Smith in Netflix Film ‘Bright’
*Brad William Henke of “Orange is the New Black” has joined Will Smith and Joel Edgerton in the upcoming Netflix original film “Bright.” With its $90 million budget, the David Ayer directed drama is the streaming service’s most expensive film to date. Noomi Rapace and Lucy Fry also star in the film, which follows a […]
Netflix Sets Stage for $90 Million Purchase of New Will Smith Movie
*Netflix is not playing when it comes to acquiring blockbuster movies. Business Insider reports the movie and television-streaming network is gearing up to pay more than $90 million for “Bright,” a new movie starring Will Smith that will begin shooting in the fall. David Ayer will direct the cop thriller, which contains “fantastical elements.” According […]
Will Smith Set for Cop Thriller ‘Bright’ and Possibly ‘Bad Boys 3’
*Will Smith is busy lining up projects for the coming months. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that he’ll co-star with Joel Edgerton in the cop thriller “Bright,” and TMZ is reporting that “Bad Boy 3” is a done deal following several talks in the last two days between Smith and franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Regarding “Bright,” […]
