DreamWorks sets up ‘Old Boy’ club
In a potential high-profile star-writer reunion, “I Am Legend” co-scribe Mark Protosevich is in early talks to pen the remake of “Old Boy” that boxoffice king and “Legend” star Will Smith is developing with director Steven Spielberg. DreamWorks secured the remake rights from Mandate Pictures, which also is staying
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Jaden Smith is the next ‘Karate Kid’
Columbia Pictures is back in the dojo with a new version of the 1984 hit “The Karate Kid,” which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Jaden Smith. The film will be produced by Jerry Weintraub (who launched the original franchise) and Overbrook Entertainment’s James Lassiter, Will
Steven Spielberg and Will Smith in talks for ‘Oldboy’
Steven Spielberg and Will Smith are in early discussions to collaborate on a remake of Chan Wook-park’s “Oldboy.” DreamWorks is in the process
WB plans ‘I Am Legend’ prequel
Warner Bros. has set in motion a prequel to the Will Smith starrer “I Am Legend.” The plan is for Smith to reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct. Akiva Goldsman and his Weed Road banner will produce with James Lassiter, Smith’s partner in
Will Smith: Actor Clears Up Scientology Rumors Again
Will Smith is NOT a Scientologist! Again, the two-time Oscar nominee has cleared that rumor up to Fox News columnist Roger Friedman. The author of the ‘Fox 411′ daily column approached the 39-year-old ‘Hancock’ actor at the premiere of ‘Lakeview Terrace,’ which Smith
Awww Hell Yeah! Will Smith Is Not Captain America!
Hey folks, Harry here to restore your faith in the world - Multiple sources from MARVEL have confirmed that Derek Luke, of Spike Lee’s MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA, doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to Will Smith and CAPTAIN AMERICA. Marvel never offered the part, nor did they
Is Will Smith The New Captain America?
When Marvel announced that “Captain America” was making its way to the big-screen, fans everywhere began speculating who would be donning the famous red-white-and-blue tights. Nothing has been heard since, but during an MTV News interview regarding his role in “Miracle at St. Anna,” actor Derek
Will Smith puts on ‘Pharaoh’ hat
Will Smith may next morph into a god. “Braveheart” scribe Randall Wallace will write “The Last Pharaoh,” a Columbia drama crafted as a vehicle for Smith to play Taharqa, the pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders in ancient Egypt. Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz will produce
Sony Sets ‘Hancock’ Blu-ray for November
After weeks of speculation, Sony Pictures has confirmed a late-November Blu-ray touchdown for the Will Smith blockbuster ‘Hancock.’ Originally rumored for an early-December release, fans will get the $200 million-plus-grossing superhero spoof earlier than expected when Sony debuts the Blu-ray