Will Smith To Portray Real Live Runaway Slave in 'Emancipation'

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reports.“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” the filmmaker's children shared in a joint statement to on Sunday. «We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world.

Andrew Garfield is enjoying another day on the tennis courts with his girlfriend!

Batgirl production crew have been slated after locals told of heavy-handed bouncers on the set on their doorstep.

Paul Murray saw it coming long before most.

Boris Johnson has been branded “a walking advert for independence” ahead of a visit Scotland on Monday.

The mother of a young woman who suffered horrific injuries while being restrained at school is demanding cameras in all classrooms where kids with additional needs are taught.

A record £11 million in bus lane fines was raked in across Scotland last year even though traffic levels were drastically down during the second year of lockdown.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers have a chance of making the League One play-offs but only if they keep racking up the wins and feels this division is different to last season's charge up League Two as they must earn the right to be in mix at the top of the table.

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from "Animal House" to "Ghostbusters," has died. He was 75.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe comedy community and “Ghostbusters” fans everywhere are remembering Ivan Reitman, who died Saturday at 75. Actors and filmmakers, including several people who worked closely with Reitman, paid tribute to the Canadian director and producer who directed the megahit “Ghostbusters” and helped ignite the movie careers of comedians including Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.Reitman also directed “Meatballs” and “Stripes,” and produced films including “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” “Space Jam,” “Up in the Air” and last year’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “Tonight, the lady with the torch weeps, as do all of us at Columbia, and film lovers around the world. Ivan Reitman was an inseparable part of this studio’s legacy, but more than that he was a friend.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon Prime Video India has revealed Hindi, Tamil and Telugu-language versions of hit series “Modern Love.”Based on the weekly The New York Times column of the same name, the U.S. version of “Modern Love” was developed by John Carney (“Once,” “Sing Street”), who also directed several episodes over its two seasons in 2019 and 2021.

Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald had his wife Erica by his side to celebrate winning the 2022 Super Bowl!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are having the best time at the 2022 Super Bowl!

Manchester United were so worried about qualifying for the Champions League they sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to Ralf Rangnick.

Taylor Rapp is engaged!

Eminem had the support of his eldest daughter on his big night!

San Antonio's Claire Rousay and Austin's Mari Maurice (More Eaze) are at the forefront of a niche but passionate experimental scene. Their first joint venture, last summer's an afternoon whine, proved their collaborative potential for strangeness.

Will Smith, like many others right now, is riding on the high of an incredible Super Bowl, but took to social media to celebrate a major career milestone that came with it.MORE: Will Smith celebrates his mother's birthday - and his own wins as wellThe actor shared on Instagram a snippet from the newly released reboot and dramatization of his hit sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air.WATCH: Will Smith releases Fresh Prince Of Bel Air reboot trailer - but fans have same complaintRevealing that the show, Bel Air, was officially now out on Peacock, the actor penned a heartfelt tribute to the series and urged fans to watch it.He wrote: "So proud of this cast, this crew, and Morgan cooper— you are a genius!! #BelAir is finally out and streaming now on @PeacockTV!"MORE: Will Smith releases Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot trailer - but fans have same complaintFans immediately took to the comments to react with excitement upon the release of this completely different take on the light-hearted 90s classic, with one commenting: "I am watching it right now."Another wrote: "It was sooooo goooood," with a third adding: "We're ready for this," and one even enthusiastically saying: "Gonna watch it noowww!!!"A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith)Will shared a snippet from Bel Air to celebrate its releaseThe star also appeared in a commercial promoting the new series that aired during the Super Bowl, and is one of the show's executive producers.The King Richard actor also shared a clip of himself with family attending the premiere of the show, and by the looks of it, they were all quite happy.MORE: Will Smith shares poignant tribute to Sidney Poitier who dies age 94MORE: Will Smith's daughter Willow shares distressing details of mom Jada

It looks like Snoop Dogg‘s lucky charm works on the Los Angeles Rams as well! Ahead of his Super Bowl half-time show performance on Sunday night, Snoop shared a photo of him and his wife Shante Broadus rocking matching yellow-and-blue sweatsuits in support of their home team. That night, the Rams would go on to triumph over the Bengals in a close game ending in a score of 23-20. Though it’s impossible to know if Snoop and Shante’s style helped bring home the win, their adorable twinning certainly couldn’t have hurt.

Lizzo wants you to love all of her.

The movie world is mourning a comedy directing giant.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler reprised her role as Meadow Soprano in “The Sopranos” in a very nostalgic Chevrolet ad. The actress, who played the character from 1999-2007 cruised down the New Jersey Turnpike in the first-ever all electric Silverado as the series theme song “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3 plays.

Will Smith is set to play a Black man fighting for his freedom in the upcoming runaway-slave movie, Emancipation, helmed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua. It is the real-life story of a slave named Peter, who goes through the swamps of Louisiana and eventually joins the Union Army.

Will Smith is set to team with director Antoine Fuqua for a historical drama inspired by the horrifying image of a tortured slave’s back.Emancipation will feature Smith as a runaway slave named Peter, who evaded hunters and the dangerous swamps of Louisiana to reach freedom in the 1860s.Written by Willam N. Collage, the story is based on photos taken of Peter’s back during a medical examination, which revealed shocking scars from injuries caused by his brutal owners.

Will Smith will team up with director Antoine Fuqua for a historical drama inspired by the horrifying image of a tortured slave’s back.The film, titled Emancipation, will feature Smith as a runaway slave named Peter, who evaded hunters and the dangerous swamps of Louisiana to reach freedom in the 1860s.Written by Willam N. Collage, the story is based on photos taken of Peter’s back during a medical examination, which revealed shocking scars from injuries caused by his brutal owners.

Will Smith is set to team with director Antoine Fuqua for a historical drama inspired by the horrifying image of a tortured slave’s back.

There have been quite a few films and TV series about slavery and the Civil War. However, the upcoming film from director Antoine Fuqua and star Will Smith, titled “Emancipation,” aims to tell the story of one image that changed the course of the entire war in 1863.

Justin Kroll Film ReporterWill Smith will star in the thriller “Emancipation,” which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, sources tell Variety.William N. Collage penned the script, based on the true story of Peter, a runaway slave forced to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the punishing Louisiana swamp on a tortuous journey to the Union Army and his only chance at freedom.Production is expected to start early in 2021.Smith, James Lassiter and Jon Mone will produce “Emancipation” through Westbrook Studios, along with McFarland Entertainment’s Joey McFarland and Escape Artists’ Todd Black.

Also Read: Louis Leterrier in Talks to Direct 'Bright 2' With Will Smith and Joel EdgertonSmith, James Lassiter and Jon Mone will produce through Westbrook Studios with McFarland Entertainment’s Joey McFarland and Escape Artists’ Todd Black. Fuqua will executive produce under his Fuqua Films banner, alongside Cliff Roberts.“Emancipation” will be introduced to buyers at the upcoming virtual Cannes market.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: In what I believe will become one of the hottest film packages for the upcoming Virtual Cannes Market, Antoine Fuqua will direct Will Smith in Emancipation, a Willam N. Collage-scripted action thriller about the harrowing escape of Peter, a runaway slave forced to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on a tortuous journey North.