The project, a co-production of Smith’s Westbrook Media and Topgolf Studios, is the latest addition to the quick-bit platform set to launch April 6. 

In This Joka, Smith invites a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, established, and legendary comedians, to explore the nature of comedy. The series will showcase stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations, intimate interviews, and docu-style moments shot on location at Topgolf’s Las Vegas driving-range venue and other spots across the city.

“Will’s love and respect for stand-up comedy runs deep, and with this series on Quibi, we hope to discover, learn from, and uplift the next generation of diverse comedic talent,” said Terence Carter, co-president of Westbrook Studios.

Quibi launches on April 6.

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Led by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the third installment in the series has made over $291 million globally, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2003’s Bad Boys II, which made $271 million, and the 1995 Bad Boys, which made $141 million worldwide.

Bad Boys for Life has taken the top spot in the international box office for the third week in a row, bringing in 30.8 million.

The film follows Detective Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and the Miami PD’s elite AMMO team, who are trying to bring down the head of a drug cartel, Amando Armas (Jacob Scipio). Also starring in Bad Boys for Life are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, and Nicky Jam.

Other box office hits include Lionsgate’s Knives Out, which is close to hitting the $300 million mark. Taking the second spot is 1917, which also had a great weekend in theatres, adding $20.9 million to its already $249 million made from worldwide box offices. Dolittle earned the third spot, earning 17.7 million to its $126 million.

The post “Bad Boys for Life” Leads Box Office, Setting New Records appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The script tells the story of the relationships between the 7 African-American crime lords, led by Barnes, who operated the crime syndicate in the neighborhood of Harlem in the 1970s and 1980s. they planned to use drug money to create an African-American city-state that will govern itself within the neighborhood.

Barnes was arrested in 1978 and was sentenced to life in prison. He turned a federal informant and this was what brought the council down. He died of cancer in 2012.

Smith is also working on another biopic – King Richard, which tells the story of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, who pushed their careers in the world of tennis. The film is due to hit theaters on Thanksgiving next year.

The post Will Smith Will Star as Nicky Barnes in a New Netflix Biopic “The Council” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The third installment of the Bad Boys franchise comes 25 years after the original Bad Boys feature. A sequel was created in 2003, but due to budget restraints, a third installment was delayed for over a decade. At last the feature is upon us.

In the first trailer, we see Will Smith reprise his role as “muscles, shirts and body counts” Mike Lowrey, while Martin Lawrence returns as the clumsy family man Marcus Burnett. The two detectives have reunited “one last time” for their biggest adventure yet. There is carnage, debauchery, and a whole lot of hilarity.

You can watch the trailer here.

Bad Boys For Life will arrive in cinemas January 17th, 2020.

The post Check Out The First Trailer For “Bad Boys For Life” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

After spending his childhood days in West Philadelphia, where he chilled out, shootin’ some B-ball outside the school, a couple of guys who were up to no good prompted Will Smith’s mother to send him to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.

That’s the premise for the comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran from 1990 to 1996.

But now a fan has offered a different take on the classic sitcom…

Cinematographer Morgan Cooper has created a YouTube video in which he reimagined The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as an indie film called Bel-Air. And the clip has caught the attention of none other than the Fresh Prince himself!

Smith posted a review on his own YouTube page, saying, “I saw this trailer that Morgan Cooper hooked up, it was called Bel-Air. This is the first time that I heard something and I was like ‘Yo, that’s an idea that is brilliant.’”

High praise, indeed!

The post Fan-Made YouTube Video Wins Will Smith’s Praise appeared first on TheDailyDay.

According to Variety, the Aladdin actor will not be starring in the Suicide Squad sequel.

The original film came out in 2016, with Smith taking on the role of Deadshot.

With a sequel in the works, it was expected that the 50 year old would return as the assassin who led the film, which also featured various DC villains including The Joker and Harley Quinn.

It appears, however, that Smith will not be joining The Suicide Squad, which will be directed by James Gunn, due to scheduling conflicts.

The film is expected to start production in the fall ahead of a release date of August 6th, 2021, with Smith having at least 3 films — including sequels to Bad Boys and Bright — lined up.

But before Smith fans begin to mourn his absence, they should be reminded of Margot Robbie, who was originally set to not return as Harley Quinn in the Suicide Squad sequel, but now will.

The post Will Smith Not Returning to “Suicide Squad” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

Probably not as blue as the new Genie!

With just months to go until we get a fresh take on Disney’s Aladdin, the studio has given us our first look at the world of Agrabah.

The trailer for the forthcoming live-action feature was unveiled during the Grammys and immediately transported every ‘90s kid back to their childhood.

Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, and Will Smith, the film is one of the two remakes that Disney will be releasing this year (FYI, the other is The Lion King).

With the signature score from the 1992 original playing in the background, the trailer features Jafar, Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the colorful sites of Agrabah, and, of course, the Genie.

However, the blue character played by Smith has not gone down as well as hoped, with audiences calling him everything from terrifying, to making comparisons to the Smurfs and Avatar…

Producers and director Guy Ritchie will likely be using his 3 wishes to ensure the film still does well when it is released on May 24th, 2019.

The post The New “Aladdin” Trailer Receives Mixed Reactions appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The first trailer and poster for the upcoming Aladdin remake have been released and it’s nothing short of shining shimmering splendid.

The new version of the 1992 film is part of Disney’s new live-action series which has already included Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella and is set to feature Mulan and The Lion King.

Mena Massoud has been cast as the lovestruck street urchin, while Naomi Scott will play Jasmine, and Will Smith will take the form of Genie.

The Suicide Squad actor has now shared the film’s first poster — which features his iconic lamp — which he captioned, “LEMME OUT! Can’t wait for y’all to see Me BLUE.”

The poster included the tagline, “Choose wisely,” above the word “May.”

The teaser trailer features many magical shots of Agrabah and even one of the Cave of Wonders!

We can’t wait!

The post The Teaser Trailer for “Aladdin” is Out! appeared first on TheDailyDay.

On the 10th of July, Drake released In My Feelings as the 5th single from his latest album, Scorpion.

The track appears to have followed in the footsteps of one of its predecessors, Hotline Bling, which is recognized for an iconic dance which the rapper performed in the music video.

In My Feelings’ line, “Kiki, do you love me?” inspired comedian, Shiggy, to create what has become known all over social media as the #InMyFeelingsChallenge.

The challenge has seen dozens of celebs breaking it down to Drake.

On-screen couple Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson of This Is Us threw in some twerking:

DJ Steve Aoki got creative on the sea:

Newlyweds Ciara and Russell Wilson did their thing whilst on honeymoon in Cape Town, South Africa:

The Fab Five might just incorporate the challenge on Queer Eye:

Ryan Seacrest might need a bit more practice…

And Will Smith took the challenge to new heights:

On behalf of Kiki, we love all of these!

The post Celebs Get “In Their Feelings” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The 49-year-old was in the coastal city where he ended up giving a surprise performance at the Ultra Music Festival of, what else, but his song Miami.

But the fun definitely did not stop there.

The Bright actor wound up on a yacht with the Latin American star — and Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband — Marc Anthony. As one does.

The Vivir Mi Vida singer helped Will tick off a very important item off his bucket list — salsa lessons from Marc Anthony himself!

The pair performed an impromptu dance routine, with Marc lending some tips to get that Latin flow.

Lucky for us, Will added a video of the class on Instagram — which also happened to be his 100th post. If we’re really lucky, maybe Will’s next project will be Dancing with the Stars!

The post Will Smith is a Total Dancing Star appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The project, a co-production of Smith’s Westbrook Media and Topgolf Studios, is the latest addition to the quick-bit platform set to launch April 6. 

In This Joka, Smith invites a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, established, and legendary comedians, to explore the nature of comedy. The series will showcase stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations, intimate interviews, and docu-style moments shot on location at Topgolf’s Las Vegas driving-range venue and other spots across the city.

“Will’s love and respect for stand-up comedy runs deep, and with this series on Quibi, we hope to discover, learn from, and uplift the next generation of diverse comedic talent,” said Terence Carter, co-president of Westbrook Studios.

Quibi launches on April 6.

The post Stand-Up Comedy Series “This Joka” Acquired by Quibi appeared first on TheDailyDay.

Led by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the third installment in the series has made over $291 million globally, surpassing the previous record-holder, 2003’s Bad Boys II, which made $271 million, and the 1995 Bad Boys, which made $141 million worldwide.

Bad Boys for Life has taken the top spot in the international box office for the third week in a row, bringing in 30.8 million.

The film follows Detective Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and the Miami PD’s elite AMMO team, who are trying to bring down the head of a drug cartel, Amando Armas (Jacob Scipio). Also starring in Bad Boys for Life are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, and Nicky Jam.

Other box office hits include Lionsgate’s Knives Out, which is close to hitting the $300 million mark. Taking the second spot is 1917, which also had a great weekend in theatres, adding $20.9 million to its already $249 million made from worldwide box offices. Dolittle earned the third spot, earning 17.7 million to its $126 million.

The post “Bad Boys for Life” Leads Box Office, Setting New Records appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The script tells the story of the relationships between the 7 African-American crime lords, led by Barnes, who operated the crime syndicate in the neighborhood of Harlem in the 1970s and 1980s. they planned to use drug money to create an African-American city-state that will govern itself within the neighborhood.

Barnes was arrested in 1978 and was sentenced to life in prison. He turned a federal informant and this was what brought the council down. He died of cancer in 2012.

Smith is also working on another biopic – King Richard, which tells the story of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, who pushed their careers in the world of tennis. The film is due to hit theaters on Thanksgiving next year.

The post Will Smith Will Star as Nicky Barnes in a New Netflix Biopic “The Council” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The third installment of the Bad Boys franchise comes 25 years after the original Bad Boys feature. A sequel was created in 2003, but due to budget restraints, a third installment was delayed for over a decade. At last the feature is upon us.

In the first trailer, we see Will Smith reprise his role as “muscles, shirts and body counts” Mike Lowrey, while Martin Lawrence returns as the clumsy family man Marcus Burnett. The two detectives have reunited “one last time” for their biggest adventure yet. There is carnage, debauchery, and a whole lot of hilarity.

You can watch the trailer here.

Bad Boys For Life will arrive in cinemas January 17th, 2020.

The post Check Out The First Trailer For “Bad Boys For Life” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

After spending his childhood days in West Philadelphia, where he chilled out, shootin’ some B-ball outside the school, a couple of guys who were up to no good prompted Will Smith’s mother to send him to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.

That’s the premise for the comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran from 1990 to 1996.

But now a fan has offered a different take on the classic sitcom…

Cinematographer Morgan Cooper has created a YouTube video in which he reimagined The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as an indie film called Bel-Air. And the clip has caught the attention of none other than the Fresh Prince himself!

Smith posted a review on his own YouTube page, saying, “I saw this trailer that Morgan Cooper hooked up, it was called Bel-Air. This is the first time that I heard something and I was like ‘Yo, that’s an idea that is brilliant.’”

High praise, indeed!

The post Fan-Made YouTube Video Wins Will Smith’s Praise appeared first on TheDailyDay.

According to Variety, the Aladdin actor will not be starring in the Suicide Squad sequel.

The original film came out in 2016, with Smith taking on the role of Deadshot.

With a sequel in the works, it was expected that the 50 year old would return as the assassin who led the film, which also featured various DC villains including The Joker and Harley Quinn.

It appears, however, that Smith will not be joining The Suicide Squad, which will be directed by James Gunn, due to scheduling conflicts.

The film is expected to start production in the fall ahead of a release date of August 6th, 2021, with Smith having at least 3 films — including sequels to Bad Boys and Bright — lined up.

But before Smith fans begin to mourn his absence, they should be reminded of Margot Robbie, who was originally set to not return as Harley Quinn in the Suicide Squad sequel, but now will.

The post Will Smith Not Returning to “Suicide Squad” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

Probably not as blue as the new Genie!

With just months to go until we get a fresh take on Disney’s Aladdin, the studio has given us our first look at the world of Agrabah.

The trailer for the forthcoming live-action feature was unveiled during the Grammys and immediately transported every ‘90s kid back to their childhood.

Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, and Will Smith, the film is one of the two remakes that Disney will be releasing this year (FYI, the other is The Lion King).

With the signature score from the 1992 original playing in the background, the trailer features Jafar, Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the colorful sites of Agrabah, and, of course, the Genie.

However, the blue character played by Smith has not gone down as well as hoped, with audiences calling him everything from terrifying, to making comparisons to the Smurfs and Avatar…

Producers and director Guy Ritchie will likely be using his 3 wishes to ensure the film still does well when it is released on May 24th, 2019.

The post The New “Aladdin” Trailer Receives Mixed Reactions appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The first trailer and poster for the upcoming Aladdin remake have been released and it’s nothing short of shining shimmering splendid.

The new version of the 1992 film is part of Disney’s new live-action series which has already included Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella and is set to feature Mulan and The Lion King.

Mena Massoud has been cast as the lovestruck street urchin, while Naomi Scott will play Jasmine, and Will Smith will take the form of Genie.

The Suicide Squad actor has now shared the film’s first poster — which features his iconic lamp — which he captioned, “LEMME OUT! Can’t wait for y’all to see Me BLUE.”

The poster included the tagline, “Choose wisely,” above the word “May.”

The teaser trailer features many magical shots of Agrabah and even one of the Cave of Wonders!

We can’t wait!

The post The Teaser Trailer for “Aladdin” is Out! appeared first on TheDailyDay.

On the 10th of July, Drake released In My Feelings as the 5th single from his latest album, Scorpion.

The track appears to have followed in the footsteps of one of its predecessors, Hotline Bling, which is recognized for an iconic dance which the rapper performed in the music video.

In My Feelings’ line, “Kiki, do you love me?” inspired comedian, Shiggy, to create what has become known all over social media as the #InMyFeelingsChallenge.

The challenge has seen dozens of celebs breaking it down to Drake.

On-screen couple Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson of This Is Us threw in some twerking:

DJ Steve Aoki got creative on the sea:

Newlyweds Ciara and Russell Wilson did their thing whilst on honeymoon in Cape Town, South Africa:

The Fab Five might just incorporate the challenge on Queer Eye:

Ryan Seacrest might need a bit more practice…

And Will Smith took the challenge to new heights:

On behalf of Kiki, we love all of these!

The post Celebs Get “In Their Feelings” appeared first on TheDailyDay.

The 49-year-old was in the coastal city where he ended up giving a surprise performance at the Ultra Music Festival of, what else, but his song Miami.

But the fun definitely did not stop there.

The Bright actor wound up on a yacht with the Latin American star — and Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband — Marc Anthony. As one does.

The Vivir Mi Vida singer helped Will tick off a very important item off his bucket list — salsa lessons from Marc Anthony himself!

The pair performed an impromptu dance routine, with Marc lending some tips to get that Latin flow.

Lucky for us, Will added a video of the class on Instagram — which also happened to be his 100th post. If we’re really lucky, maybe Will’s next project will be Dancing with the Stars!

The post Will Smith is a Total Dancing Star appeared first on TheDailyDay.