/Filmcast Ep. 16 - Bangkok Dangerous (GUESTS: Vic Holtreman and Moriarty)
In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra and Adam try to decide whether Ghostbusters 3 is a good idea, debate whether or not The Dark Knight should have been rated R, and assess the acting talent of Nicholas Cage in Bangkok Dangerous. Vic Holtreman joins us from Screenrant and Moriarty from AICN joins us to bitchslap rumors about Will Smith and Batman 3 into submission.
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Will Smith will rule as ‘Pharaoh’
Turns out Randall Wallace who wrote films such as ‘Bravehart’ and ‘We Were Soldiers’ is noq going to write a movie called ‘The Last Pharaoh’ a Columbia Picture fim for Will Smith to play Taharqa, the pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders in ancient Egypt. Trades report:
Smith, James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz Will produce for Overbrook Entertainment.
Smith, who has long wanted to play the pharaoh, brought Wallace the Taharqa story.
The film Will focus on his battles with
Will Smith, From 'Hancock' to 'The First Avenger: Captain America'
' Miracle at St. Anna' star Derek Luke sparked speculation that Will Smith is being considered to star as the patriotic superhero.
Casting Couch: Smith’s a Fresh Pharaoh, Alba Gets Invisible, Sarandon Takes Leave
E! Online - Will Smith never struck us as a Bangles fan, but he is about to walk like an Egyptian.
The king of summer is trying his hand at being a god, signing on to star in The Last Pharaoh as a onetime ruler of Egypt.
According to Variety, Smith Will play Taharqa in the long-gestating [...]
Will Smith Is Not Cap, Says Marvel [Captain America]
Following on from yesterday's rumors that everyone's favorite Hancock was preparing to play America's Greatest Fictional Soldier, Ain't It Cool is reporting today that "multiple sources" from Marvel deny that Will Smith was ever offered the role of Captain America. "Marvel never offered the part, nor did they approach or entertain a conversation about Will Smith for [the role]," the site says. So, now we know. Unless, of course, these sources turn out to be wrong. [Ain't It Cool]
Will Smith is Captain America... Yeah Right!
MTV is reporting that Derek Luke is saying that he heard Will Smith was offered the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel Movie. Think about that for a second. That is like me saying my Bus Driver told my Son that Will Smith got offered the role in Captain America. If the fact that Captain America is a major superhero character and is WHITE is not enough to debunk it.. I dont know what is.
Of course Nick Fury has been recast from white soldier to african am
UPDATE: Will Smith is Not Captain America? Well, thats what I heard!
AICN got word from multiple sources at Marvel That Derek Luke is full of shit. Will Smith Will not be playing Captain America. Marvel never even considered him for the role. So there ya have it.
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Geeks everywhere went crazy when they saw Captain America’s shield in the background of Iron Man. Then when they announced a Captain America movie was going to be developed geeks wen
Rumor: Will Smith Cast as Captain America?!
Stop the press! This just in - an enormous casting rumor for Captain America has just hit! Apparently Derek Luke, who stars in the upcoming Miracle at St. Anna, told MTV that "they offered Will Smith Captain America." You heard that right, apparently the latest superhero casting rumor to hit is that Will Smith is Captain America! This is very, very far from being official or confirmed, so just be sure you know that this is one big rumor, nothing more. It's such a big rumor, that I couldn't go without postin
Rock Almanac: September 10, 2008
Filed under: Rock AlmanacSpinner.com: On This Date in 1990: 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,' starring Will Smith of hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, makes its television debut.The Almanac Advises for September 10: "Being an exclusive community in Los Angeles and not an... Read more
The Fresh Prince of - America?
MTV’s Splash Page is reporting a huge movie rumor that Marvel Studios has offered Will Smith the coveted role of Captain America. That bombshell fell from the lips of Miracle at St. Anna’s Derek Luke who called the rumor a sign that “times have changed.”
The concept of a “Black Captain America” would surely rock the [...]
'The Women' premieres in L.A.
VPage: Will Smith, Meg Ryan, Alan Horn mingle at party -- Perhaps being surrounded by an all-female cast is what prompted helmer Diane English to compare Thursday's Westwood preem of "The Women" to giving birth.
EXCLUSIVE: 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 Luke let slip that a very prominent - and surprising - face could be the star of Marvel Studios’ next blockbuster film.
“I heard they offered Will Smith ‘Captain America,’” said Luke, adding that
Will Smith Taking 'The Last Pharaoh' Crown
'Braveheart' scribe, Randall Wallace, has been picked up to pen the war drama which is expected to be Will Smith's starring vehicle.
Big Willy is 'The Last Pharoah'
Will Smith Will stretch himself by starring in a historical action movie/drama about Taharqa, an Egypitian pharoah who fought Assyrian invaders.>>Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Monday 8 September 2008
Rumor: Will Smith Offered Captain America
Not much to go on, but during an interview with MTV, actor Derek Luke (Miracle at St. Anna) said that “[Marvel] offered Will Smith Captain America” and added that “it just shows you how times have changed.” Other actors recently rumored for the Marvel character include Matthew McConaughey (thankfully, not happening) and Brad Pitt (who’s also been mentioned for Thor).
Entitled The First Avenger: Captain America and set for a May 6th, 2011 release—just weeks before The Ave
Will Smith As Captain America?
From All-American bum to All-American superhero?
Actor Derek Luke said to MTV that Will Smith might be in cast for a fresh (prince) take on Marvel's super soldier in the upcoming film, The First Avenger: Captain America. Luke, who stars in Spike Lee's latest join Miracle at St. Anna, said, "I heard they offered Will Smith ‘Captain America".
He added that "how times have changed" in Smith's surprising casting rumor. Recently, Marvel decided to cast Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Was Will Smith Offered Captain America?
Just when you thought Marvel was trying to get a blue-eyed, blonde-haired muscle head to play Captain America in their upcoming live-action flick, MTV sneaks onto the scene with one whopper of a rumor. While speaking to Derek Luke about Miracle at St. Anna up in Toronto, the actor let slip that, as far as he knows, Will Smith was offered the part of Captain America. Bet you didn't see that one coming.
Now keep in mind this is just a rumor right now -- and Luke could either have the wrong info or he could
Will Smith Is The Last Pharaoh?
Starring as the Egyptian pharaoh who battled Assyrian invaders for Columbia.
Video: Will Smith performs Men in Black with Ukulele for German TV
"Now if you'll look directly at the end of this device..."
Will Smith As Captain America?
Crap. I just did a spit-take all over my computer screen.
Jada Pinkett-smith - Pinkett Smith Regrets Taking Will Away From Work
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith regrets asking husband Will Smith to take a break from acting - because he has become a do-it-yourself fanatic.
Pinkett Smith admits she ...
The Movie Blog: Uncut - Sept 8th 2008
Hey there folks! This is your 321st installment of The Movie Blog: Uncut, originally recorded Monday September 8th 2008. Doug and I are happy to be joining you on this glorious day. Listen in as we discuss:
1) Tommy Lee Jones says “No Money For Old Men” and Sues
2) More Ghost Busters 3 talk
3) Bullshit: Deep and Hoffman are NOT Riddler and Penguin
4) Sam and Toby sign on for Spider-Man 4 and 5
5) Will Smith as Captain America?
6) Questions from the live interactive chat board
You can W
The Dailies: September 8, 2008
- Jessica Alba goes Invisible…again. Former Mrs. Fantastic to headline “An Invisible Sign of My Own,” about a young woman consumed by math. (Variety)
- Will Smith getting jiggy with King Tut, Will play Taharqa, an Egyptian king in “The Last Pharaoh.” (Variety)
- Harold Ramis confirms “Ghostbusters 3,” says old quartet Will appear in some kind of mentor capacity to new recruits. (Chicago Tribune)
- Producer Don Carmody plans “Evil Dead: The Musical” for big-screen. (Screen Daily)
Washington leafs through the 'Book of Eli'
Denzel Washington Will star in 'Book of Eli', a film not directed by Tony Scott, set in a post-apocalyptic America.If you have seen the Kevin Costner-directed film 'The Postman' you Will be aware that it is one of the worst films ever made. By the same token, if you went to see 'I Am Legend', and judging by the box office takings, a lot of you did, you Will know that it was another interminable Will Smith starring vehicle.
So what do these films have in common? The apocalypse. They both present versions of
Jada Pinkett-Smith on Letterman: Kids, Divorce and Kissing Eva Mendes
Jada Pinkett-Smith was on Letterman last night and she discussed everything from her sex life with Will Smith to her sex life with Eva Mendes. There was also much discussion regarding her children.Watch it below: Photo
