Will Smith

WILL SMITH PICKS 'FLOWERS': Actor reportedly taking on adaptation of 1959 ...

source: Eurweb.com

No writer or director has yet been set though Gabriele Muccino ("The Pursuit of Happyness," "Seven Pounds") has been mentioned. Cliff Robertson won an Oscar ... and more »

Published Thu, Nov 12

Transparent Opportunist Megastar Goes Full Retard: Will Smith On 'Flowers For Algernon'

source: The Playlist

In another bid to be America's most well-liked star, as well as an attempt for a third Oscar nomination, Will Smith has attached himself to star in an adaptation of the popular tearjerker novel "Flowers For Algernon." The original story, a sci-fi-ish (though not at all in the transitional...

Published Mon, Nov 9

Oscars derby update: 'Precious' finally breaks out, 'Crazy Heart' ambushes best actor race

source: The Envelope

Will Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin be winning Oscars hosts? Why does Patrick Goldstein continue to bash Oscar bloggers? Flashback: Oscars hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin on 'SNL' Missing Lynx' key to expanding animated feature Oscar race

Published Thu, Nov 5

Poll: Who do you think should host the Oscars this year?

source: The Envelope

Now that Hugh Jackman has officially passed on repeating as Oscarcast host, who should the new producing team of Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman recruit for the toughest job in Hollywood?  Don't see your pick for Oscar emcee among the names below? Then post it in the comments section and p...

Published Fri, Oct 30

'Nightmare On Elm Street' Reboot Goes 'A Bit Deeper,' Jackie Earle Haley Says

source: MTV Movies

Oscar-nominated actor tells MTV News his Freddy Krueger is 'not much of a comedian.' By Larry Carroll, with reporting by Vanessa White Wolf Jackie Earle Haley Photo: MTV News Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'

Published Wed, Oct 28

Paul Haggis Quits Scientology; Writes Scathing Letter Condemning The "Church"

source: The Playlist

Over the weekend, "Crash" director Paul Haggis deep-sixed any chances of working with Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Beck (don't laugh, he collaborated with everyone) after he quit the Church of Scientology. And maybe ruined his chances at another Oscar? Nobody else could have shoe-horned...

Published Mon, Oct 26

Oscar-Winner Paul Haggis Publicly Resigns From Church of Scientology Over Gay Rights

source: gawker.com

When it rains, it pours on the Church of Scientology. First, spokescreature Tommy Davis publicly flamed out on his prime time interview. Now, Oscar-winning Crash director Paul Haggis' public resignation from Scientology has leaked. And it's incredibly damning to them. Tommy,

Published Sun, Oct 25

Will These Guys Ever Win Oscars? Part II - The 35-50 Crowd

source: The Playlist

Why He’s a Contender: Who would’ve thought the goofy, sarcastic kid from “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” TV show would be receiving Oscar nominations not long after? Not us, that’s for sure. Naturally, Will Smith isn’t the best thespian in the biz and sure he still makes the majority of his mon...

Published Tue, Oct 13