Will Smith On Oscar Buzz Around ‘Seven Pounds’: ‘People Be Saying Stuff!’
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith has been a career chameleon, from his “Fresh Prince” days all the way to becoming the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. Sometimes, it seems like the superstar will stop at nothing to take over every facet of entertainment — two Oscar nominations (for “Ali” and “The Pursuit of Happyness”) have only increased his hunger for gold. Significant Oscar buzz surrounds him once again with the new drama “Seven Pounds.”
“You know people be talking! People be saying stuff!” Smith laughed about the golden-statue gossip. “That’s always fun. You prefer to be nominated than not, but for me, I’m still at the space with this movie where I’m hoping people like it.”
‘Twilight’ Fans Give Their 2008 Woman Of The Year Acceptance Speeches
Miley Cyrus, please step aside. For once, Britney Spears, you’re not the one who has all eyes focused on you. And Beyoncé, while you may be a proud diva, in 2008 it was the fans of “Twilight” that left us crazy in love.
As we announced on Thursday, MTV’s 2008 Woman of the Year is the “Twilight” fanbase. Stars Ashley Greene and Taylor Lautner have already offered their congratulations. And now, as is customary with the bestowing of any major award, it’s time for an acceptance speech.
‘Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience’: Get Your First Peek At Photos Here!
The Jonas Brothers haven’t changed much since they made their 3-D debut in “Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour” — you know, aside from having multiplied their legions of dedicated fans, releasing a hit album, creating their own TV show and getting the opportunity to star in their own 3-D movie.
“They’re absolutely still as grounded,” said one of the movie’s producers, Art Repola, who also got to know the brothers when he worked on “Best of Both Worlds.” “They do the whole thing. I think they continue to get better. And they’re absolutely as grounded as before.”
Check out two exclusive photos from the Jonas Brothers’ movie here.
The film sets out to give fans complete access to the guys, from the time they get onstage to the intimate moments they spend off of it, including shooting a video for the brand-new song “Love Is on Its Way.” Repola boasted that even if you’ve been to one of their shows, this movie is still a better experience.
“I think if you went to the concert and you sat in the front row, your seats are not as good as it’s going to be in the film,” he said. “I think to really see what’s going on beyond watching a music video of concert film, that