Tag: Men in Black
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Will Smith Says Steven Spielberg ‘Said the Coldest Sh*t’ to Convince Him to Star in ‘Men in Black’
Will Smith needed some convincing to take on “Men in Black” and, with it, back to back extraterrestrial movies.The Oscar winner revealed during Kevin Hart’s “Heart to Hart” Peacock talk show (via Insider) that he was hesitant to star in the 1997 film alongside Tommy Lee Jones right after “Independence Day.” It was “Men in…
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Sergio Calderón, ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor, Dies at 77
Sergio Calderón, a longtime actor who appeared in films including “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Men in Black,” died Wednesday of pneumonia. He was 77.Calderón’s representative, Julie Smith, confirmed his death to the LA Times on Thursday.Calderón appeared in the 1997 film “Men in Black,” where he played the floating head on…
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Will Smith’s Comeback Attempt: How He Plans to Regain Movie Star Status With ‘Bad Boys 4’ and Netflix’s ‘Fast and Loose’
One year after the slap that shook the industry, Will Smith is getting ready to return to acting.While the “Men in Black” star has kept a mostly low profile in the 12 months since slapping presenter Chris Rock at last year’s Oscars ceremony, he is now prepping for his first acting gig since the incident…
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Will Smith’s Men In Black Casting Wasn’t The Director’s Idea
For a long stretch that began in the ’90s and carried over into the 2000s, Will Smith was the king of the summer blockbuster: “Independence Day,” “I, Robot,” “Hancock,” just to name a few. According to Will Smith himself, this was no coincidence. “I am a serious summer movie fan, and I know the type…
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Sam Raimi and Danny Elfman Reflect on How Marvel Universe Has ‘Exploded’ Since ‘Spider-Man’
It has been 20 years since Sam Raimi‘s “Spider-Man” changed Hollywood forever, proving that the superhero movie genre offers the opportunity for massive box-office success while also garnering critical appreciation.“The world that they’ve created since ‘Spider-Man,’ which is the last time we have worked on a Marvel film together, look what’s happened! It’s exploded! It’s…
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Men In Black VR Experience Will Let You Protect The Earth From The Scum Of The Universe
Do you look really good in a slick suit? Are you begging for any excuse you can find to wear sunglasses indoors? Do you wish you could live Will Smith’s life, but only the alien stuff? Do you want to work through some of your anger by straight-up killing aliens? Well, you better make your way…
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The Best Movies And Shows Coming To Peacock In September 2021
It’s time for back to school, which means it’s time to return to Whitlock High. Peacock’s original series “A.P. Bio” will return for its fourth season this month. There’s something for everyone hitting the platform this month, with episodes of NBC series favorites like “Chicago Fire” and “Law and Order” at the ready for grandma, movies…
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‘C.O.S.M.O.S.’ Movie in the Works at Paramount Animation, Described as a Mix of ‘Men in Black’, ‘Willy Wonka’, and ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Since forming in 2011, Paramount Animation has only produced five films. But there’s a new one in development at the studio: a C.O.S.M.O.S. movie, which will be based on the forthcoming children’s book series by Tom Wheeler (Puss in Boots, The Cape, Cursed). It’s an adventure story which Hollywood insiders reportedly describe as like “Men…
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‘Kill Switch’: Jon Hamm in Talks to Join Steven Soderbergh’s Latest
Steven Soderbergh is gearing up for his next project – Kill Switch, a 1950s crime drama written by Ed Solomon, writer of the Bill and Ted movies and Men in Black. Don Cheadle and Sebastian Stan are already attached to star, and now word comes that Jon Hamm is in talks to join the cast…