Will Smith’s first post-slap film, ‘Emancipation,’ pushed to 2023: report

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is asking for feedback from its members on some of the 2022 Oscars’ most controversial aspects, including the decision to pre-record eight artisan categories and debut a fan favorite prize.The survey, obtained by Variety, first asks seven questions about members’ overall experience at the Academy, including what they could improve upon as an organization and how they could make the film industry more inclusive. The second part of the survey focuses completely on this year’s Will Packer-produced ceremony, which was one of the most controversial to date due to Will Smith infamously slapping Chris Rock, as well as the Academy’s decision to cut several artisan categories, including film editing, score and production design, from the live show.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterApple TV+ head of film marketing strategy JP Richards has resigned from his post, sources familiar with the tech giant tell Variety.Richards notified his team of his departure on Wednesday morning, one insider said. He joined the company in January 2021 from Warner Bros., reporting to Apple’s head of video marketing Chris Van Amburg.

Eva Mendes could return to acting – under very specific conditions. The actress, who took a nearly 10-year break from Hollywood, appeared on "The View" Tuesday and discussed what it would take for her to do TV and films again. "I have such a short list of what I will do," the 48-year-old explained.

Six-time Daytime Emmy winner Steve Harvey 'lost a lot of respect for' Will Smith after his violent assault against Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on March 27, which he called a 'punk move.'The 65-year-old presenter told attorney Mo Ivory at Georgia State University on April 27 that he's 'very good friends with' the 57-year-old comedian, who cracked a bald joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.'I texted Rock after that and he said, "I'm okay, man. Just trying to work through it,"' Steve recalled.

Two months has passed since the slap that shocked the world and Steve Harvey is finally sharing his opinion. Harvey, 65, attended an event at Georgia State University over the weekend and reportedly called Will Smith’s Oscars slap against Chris Rock a "punk move" which resulted in Harvey losing "a lot of respect for him."  The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on the event, noting that the "Family Feud" host brought up faith in the discussion.  Steve Harvey addresses Will Smith's 2022 Oscars slap against Chris Rock nearly two months later. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) "I’m a Christian, but I’m really undeveloped," Harvey began.

UK-based Propstore is holding a four-day entertainment memorabilia live auction at their US headquarters in Valencia, CA between June 21-24, which is expected to amass $9M.The hottest ticket item is the screen-matched miniature model of ILM's 'Red Leader' X-Wing starfighter from Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977, which is estimated cost between $500K and $1M.The Everlast boxing shorts that Will Smith donned as Muhammad Ali in Michael Mann's 2001 biopic Ali are expected to fetch between $1,500-$2,500. 'Displays are being set up!'UK-based Propstore is holding a four-day entertainment memorabilia live auction at their US headquarters in Valencia, CA between June 21-24, which is expected to amass $9M (pictured Tuesday)The SFX insert hand that Johnny Depp wore as the titular role in Tim Burton's 1990 film Edward Scissorhands should score between $30K-$50K.Propstore COO Brandon Alinger expects items worn by the 53-year-old Oscar winner and the 58-year-old Oscar nominee might earn more considering their headline-grabbing scandals at the Oscars and defamation trial, respectively.

A Tribute To Bob Saget will premiere on June 10.The date was revealed during the Netflix Is A Joke festival (via Deadline), with the film set to celebrate the late comedian and actor’s life with friends and family.The special was filmed at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood following Saget’s death aged 65 on January 9, featuring guests Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, John Mayer, Jeff Ross and Full House co-star John Stamos.Saget was found dead by authorities in a Florida hotel room, the day after he had performed a stand-up comedy set in Jacksonville. It was confirmed in February he died as a result of head trauma.A statement shared by Saget’s family read: “[Authorities] have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.”Stamos paid tribute to Saget following his death at the time, writing: “I am broken.

Steve Harvey is the latest celeb to speak out about the Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars altercation, two months after the televised encounter.

infamous slap at the Oscars, Harvey, 65, addressed the event during a speech at Georgia State University.The “Family Feud” host called the “King Richard” actor’s action a “punk move” and said he’s “lost a lot of respect for him,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution which first covered the school event.The “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” author then noted how his faith would have helped him if he were in a similar situation.“I’m a Christian, but I’m really undeveloped. I don’t have high-level Christianity. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’m like a 2.

Here’s a thought for a sunny morning: Wouldn’t it be nice to see a “Daylight Slate” in charge of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?

Two months after the moment has passed Steve Harvey has spoken about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Netflix has announced a June 10 premiere date for A Tribute To Bob Saget, a celebration of the comedian and actor’s life in comedy with his friends and family. The date was unveiled as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers finally arrives this Friday, and he kickstarted his rollout on Sunday with a new song and video for “The Heart Part 5," a new entry in the series of songs he began back in 2010.

Newsweek reported.In the episode, Rogan and guest Tony Hinchcliffe were discussing how genius and madness can seem intertwined in Tinseltown.“To be one of those people, whether it’s Mel Gibson or any of these actor types, to be insanely good in a movie, you’ve got to be a little crazy,” posited Rogan. He was referencing how the controversial Australian superstar is perhaps equally famous for alleged anti-semitic slurs and angry telephone messages as he is for his Oscar-winning films.Hinchcliffe, 37, then cited the infamous Oscars slap as evidence of how Will Smith’s “King Richard” role impacted his psychology, prompting the UFC commentator to respond: “He’s an amazing actor right? He shows emotion in his film, it’s so real.”“The guy’s probably always on the verge of crying, it’s probably a mess,” added Rogan, who also blamed Smith’s mental state on his fraught relationship with wife Jada Pinkett Smith.“I mean, the way his wife smiled after Chris Rock got slapped,” exclaimed the comedian, referencing the notorious “Best Smacktor” incident, in which the Oscar winner slapped Rock over a bald crack about Jada, who has alopecia.“The whole thing was just, oh my god.

As actor Will Smith is still dealing with the professional fallout from slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, another upcoming film is seeing some hiccups. His next film, “Emancipation,” an action drama about a runaway slave directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day“), won’t be released this year as planned.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting . It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled.

Will Smith’s Oscars slap while hosting the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards.The comedian presented the show on Sunday (May 8) at the Royal Festival Hall in London, where he referred to Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock during his opening monologue.Speaking to the audience, Ayoade said: “BAFTA is celebrating 75 years at the heart of our industry, even though industries don’t have hearts.“In 1955, there were only six categories. Barely enough time to get up from your seat and slap someone before the whole ceremony would be over.”He added: “Do not worry your overly-filmed heads, I’m not going to use your faces as punchlines or punchbags, you’ve suffered enough.

Kendrick Lamar has revealed the first track from his new album ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’, ahead of that record’s release later this week. That track is titled ‘The Heart Part 5’.The video for the track – directed by Lamar and longtime collaborator Dave Free – uses deepfake technology to morph Lamar into Kanye West, Will Smith, Kobe Bryant, OJ Simpson, Jussie Smollett and Nipsey Hussle.Set for release on Friday, the album will be Lamar’s last for Top Dawg Entertainment, and is a co-release with his own label PGLang.

Kendrick Lamar shared a music video for his new song The Heart Part 5 on Sunday.The five-minute-long clip showcased the entertainer rapping in a white t-shirt as his face morphed into Kanye West, Will Smith, OJ Simpson, and more.The Los Angeles-raised rapper, 34, surprised fans with the fresh music, which he teased with a post that read, 'I am. All of us.' New content:Kendrick Lamar shared a music video for his new song The Heart Part 5 on SundayThe same statement was used to open the video, and it was 'signed' with his new alias Oklama.The artist - full name Kendrick Lamar Duckworth - had previously teased his forthcoming album with a rare Instagram post last month.

Kendrick Lamar dropped a transformational music video for his new single, «The Heart Part 5,» off his hotly anticipated new album,, which comes out on Friday.In the video, which was released on Sunday, Kendrick Lamar performs the track solo in front of a dark red backdrop.After a few moments, as Lamar raps, the video them employs some impressive Deepfake visual trickery, as the artist's face visually morphs into a number of other public figures, beginning with O.J. Simpson.Throughout the track, Lamar morphs from Simpson to Kanye «Ye» West, then into Jussie Smollett.

Kendrick Lamar has a new song out!