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Will Smith admits he ‘understands’ if fans aren’t ‘ready’ to watch Emancipation after Oscars slap furore

The Hitch actor, 54, was asked what he would say to someone who does not feel ‘ready’ to see him on screen following the controversy in a new interview

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

After Will Smith's Oscar slap, Antoine Fuqua worried 'Emancipation' might 'never be seen'

Antoine Fuqua thought the worst was behind him.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Gets Release Date, Post-slap

After holding “Emancipation” in limbo following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor's next big project this December. In the fallout of Smith's smack of the comedian, the fate of “Emancipation” — a $120 million runaway slave thriller directed by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022

Will 'The Slap' Help Or Hurt Will Smith's AppleTV+ Thriller? 'Emancipation' Puts Academy Awards In Awkward Spot

After months away from the Hollywood spotlight, Will Smith could have his shot at redemption with a highly anticipated movie coming to theaters and on a major streaming platform.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2022

Apple to release 'Emancipation,' with Will Smith, in Dec.

After holding it in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project, “Emancipation,” in December

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Will Smith to enter 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation

Actor, banned from attending Academy events after Chris Rock slap, will be competing with new thriller, now releasing in December

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022

How these producers are building a 'Legacy' with Lakers documentary and indie films

LOS ANGELES — Lacing together an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Lakers' history took seven years, team owners' participation, thousands of hours of video, NBA approvals — and producers willing to bankroll such an ambitious effort.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 26, 2022

'Legacy' is the official story of the Lakers. Jeanie Buss says it's also 'the truth'

How good does the story need to be for it to be told again and again?

Los Angeles Times · Aug 15, 2022

‘F is for forgiveness’: Is Will Smith on the road to redemption after ‘slap’ video apology?

Will Smith has reached out to Chris Rock with a video apology which leaves many in Hollywood asking – is it time to forgive and forget?

The New Daily · Aug 1, 2022