Will Smith

Apple: Will Smith's 'Emancipation' to release this year

In the fallout of Smith's smack of comedian Chris Rock, the fate of “Emancipation” — a $120 million runaway slave thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua — had been uncertain.

Academy slaps Will Smith with 10-year Oscars ban over assaulting Chris Rock

The academy also apologised for its handling of Smith's “unacceptable and harmful” action, saying they were "unprepared for the unprecedented.”

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Actor Smith released a statement saying he will “fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct."

Academy begins disciplinary action against Smith after slapping incident

Mega star Will Smith could face expulsion from the Academy after attacking comedian Chris Rock.

'Out of line' Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for Oscars slap

Hollywood star and Academy Award winner for best actor Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for hitting the comedian during the live broadcast of the glitzy Oscar ceremony.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock to shock audience, wins Oscar later

Will Smith wins Oscar for best actor for portraying Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard in the tennis biopic "King Richard," taking home the trophy minutes after he went viral for slapping presenter Chris Rock onstage.

Deaf family drama “CODA” takes top honours at SAG Awards, Will Smith wins

The SAG Awards are considered one of the most reliable predictors of the Academy Awards as actors make up the largest percentage of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and their picks often align.

From Apu to Aladdin, why white voices will no longer do

Hollywood has recently embarked on the journey to undo whitewashing in the industry by recasting a number of POC roles that were voiced by white actors.

Racism is being recorded - and that’s why the French want cameras banned

Several French lawmakers are now compelled to hinder accountability, not racial injustice.

Mick Jagger, Will Smith to boost India coronavirus concert

Organised by Bollywood directors Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, the show will be live-streamed by Facebook and pay tribute to workers fighting the pandemic.

'Holy Grail' digital effects rewinding the clock for actors

When Monday’s Academy Award nominations are announced, “Captain Marvel” and “Gemini Man” could see their names called along with “The Irishman” in the visual effects category. Each has arrived at its reverse ageing trick through a separate technique.

Budapest mayor's election campaign irks Hollywood's top stars

Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Angelina Jolie, and Scarlett Johansson express annoyance with Budapest mayor who used their images and quotes in re-election campaign.