Will Smith

Bart Becomes A Softie Re: Will Smith - Posted December 30, 2008
Variety editor Peter Bart, who has had his share of those nasty little "Memo to" columns over the years has certainly turned his naysaying around with the latest. Suddenly, Bart is puckering up and smacking one on Will Smith's very wealthy behind. Whether Smith actually needs such accolades is a question for the... [FishBowlLA]

Will Smith A Scientologist? He Says No, But His Wallet Says Yes - Posted December 18, 2008
Two-faced star Will Smith has long denied that he has any connection to those loony Scientologists, but apart from constantly hanging out with chief Scientologist Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes, Smith has also donated buckets of money to Scientology entities. He doesn't have any comment on it, but tax forms... [FishBowlLA]

Sandler, Foxx, Aniston and...Cheney on ABC Next Week - Posted December 14, 2008
The first interview with Vice President Dick Cheney since the November election goes to ABC News' senior congressional correspondent Jonathan Karl, who interviews Cheney tomorrow. Portions of the interview air first on Monday's World News, and later on other ABC broadcasts and platforms, like Nightline and Good Morning America. Cheney's second interview... [TVNewser]

Duh, Smith Confirms Potential 'Hancock 2' - Posted December 5, 2008
A blogger who cornered Will Smith at a recent press day for "Seven Pounds" was surprised to see that Smith might be considering a sequel to "Hancock." The blogger didn't get it. "Hancock" made more tan half a billion dollars worldwide. Now, why would a studio be interested in duplicating that?... [FishBowlLA]

Hooks Wants To Get His Hooks Into The Internet - Posted December 1, 2008
Earnie Hooks, the L.A.-based indie entrepreneur who says his Artistry Entertainment is behind such companies as InTouch Technologies and Ask For Inc., claims to be pumping millions into a new Internet entity that will bring cable TV, complete with HD capability, to laptops throughout the world. But we're not all that... [FishBowlLA]

Spielberg And Will Smith May Re-Do A Korean Epic - Posted November 7, 2008
Will Smith and Steven Spielberg may enact their first partnership on the remake of a Korean thriller, Chan Wook Park's "Oldboy," for DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, Variety says. The film would mark one of the earlier DreamWorks/Universal efforts in the new deal between the two studios. DreamWorks will secure the remake rights... [FishBowlLA]

The Land of the Lost Panel - Posted July 30, 2008
On the panel was director Brad Silberling, cast members Anna Friel, Jorma Taccone, Danny McBride and producers Sid Kroft and Marty Kroft. "Is H.R. Pufnstuf next?" Asked a fan from the crowd. "Looks like it," said Marty Kroft, his brother Sid nodded. They both noted the coverage in Column One in the... [FishBowlLA]

Will Smith Is No Spiderman so Sony drops 31% - Posted July 29, 2008
Sony Pictures declared a nightmare downtick in its revenue and stock today. The studio reported a 31% drop in year-on-year sales to $1.5 billion. That was because last year, the Spiderman-led studio was breaking records, while this year, even though "Hancock" cleared more than $500 million worldwide, the studio still fell... [FishBowlLA]

Will Smith Is No Spiderman so Sony drops 31% - Posted July 29, 2008
Sony Pictures declared a nightmare downtick in its revenue and stock today. The studio reported a 31% drop in year-on-year sales to $1.5 billion. That was because last year, the Spiderman-led studio was breaking records, while this year, even though "Hancock" cleared more than $500 million worldwide, the studio still fell... [FishBowlLA]

Nancy Grace's Hancock Cameo - Posted July 3, 2008
If you find yourself at the theater this holiday weekend, you may catch Nancy Grace's role in the Will Smith film "Hancock." In the nearly minute-long scene, Hancock gets the full Nancy Grace treatment while the fallen superhero and his PR guru, played by Jason Bateman, watch. Yes, superheroes watch Headline News.... [TVNewser]

Nancy Grace's Hancock Cameo - Posted July 3, 2008
If you find yourself at the theater this holiday weekend, you may catch Nancy Grace's role in the Will Smith film "Hancock." In the nearly minute-long scene, Hancock gets the full Nancy Grace treatment while the fallen superhero and his PR guru, played by Jason Bateman, watch. Yes, superheroes watch Headline News.... [TVNewser]

Best Kicker Quote Of The Day Award Goes To Steven Zeitchik - Posted June 3, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter's Risky Business blogger muses about the rehashed fare at the cineplexes and offers this little moviegoers' prayer: "Let's just hope Will Smith doesn't sound like Alotta Fagina." Amen.... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: September 7, 2007 - Posted September 7, 2007
Smith for Seven Pounds Will Smith is pursuing a major reteam with the creative minds behind The Pursuit of Happyness. The actor has inked to star in Seven Pounds, Variety reports. The project reunites him with helmer Gabriel Muccino and production company Escape Artists along with Smith's own Overbrook Entertainment. Variety's Tatiana... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: September 7, 2007 - Posted September 7, 2007
Smith for Seven Pounds Will Smith is pursuing a major reteam with the creative minds behind The Pursuit of Happyness. The actor has inked to star in Seven Pounds, Variety reports. The project reunites him with helmer Gabriel Muccino and production company Escape Artists along with Smith's own Overbrook Entertainment. Variety's Tatiana... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted July 20, 2007
Robbers of the Rich and Famous: A two-man burglary crew has burglarized mansions in the last year, making off with more than $7 million in cash and jewelry from high-powered victims -- some of whom may be former Paramount Pictures chief Sherry Lansing, Clippers star Cuttino Mobley, John Taylor, Juicy... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted July 19, 2007
A Little Welcome Wagon: Tom Cruise and Will Smith will team up to throw the Beckhams a welcome-to-LA bash on Sunday for 600 of their closest friends, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Anjelica Huston, Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Brian Grazer, Warner Bros. President Alan Horn... [FishBowlLA]

Slamdance, Sundance, Squaredance: The Buzz - Posted January 24, 2007
Slamdance Religous sex cultists from the Children of God broke up a screening of Noah Thompson's film about growing up in the cult. From the folks who brought us Cops: The King Of Kong. Sundance Nick Nolte I can't even get an erection anymore. All the noise about Hounddog can't hide the fact that... [FishBowlLA]

Slamdance, Sundance, Squaredance: The Buzz - Posted January 24, 2007
Slamdance Religous sex cultists from the Children of God broke up a screening of Noah Thompson's film about growing up in the cult. From the folks who brought us Cops: The King Of Kong. Sundance Nick Nolte I can't even get an erection anymore. All the noise about Hounddog can't hide the fact that... [FishBowlLA]