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'After Earth' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:02:29 +0000

Seventeen summers ago, Will Smith gave us the catch phrase "welcome to Earth" and then punched an alien in the face. This time he's the invading alien (kinda) and his new line "this is Earth" is much more doom and gloom than swagger. An international icon, father and potentially the next great crazy celebrity, Will Smith is finally ready to pass the baton to his son Jaden.

But it isn't a baton he's using in 'After Earth' (an original sci-fi film based on a story of Smith's own creation) but a C-40 Cutlass – a doohickey kinda like Darth Maul's lightsaber, which springs out different blades depending on what you need. Actually, we never quite know how the Cutlass in 'After Earth' works, but it is one of a number of really nifty gizmos that populates the half-baked mythos of this film.

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Will Smith to Follow Up 'After Earth' With 'American Can' and 'The Accountant'?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:20:50 +0000

After last year's 'Men in Black 3' and this year's 'After Earth,' it looks like America's favorite superstar, AKA, Will Smith, may leap back into "serious" acting for a bit, putting aside blockbusters in favor of something a little meatier. Currently under his consideration are the Hurricane Katrina story 'American Can' and the action drama 'The Accountant.'

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Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:10:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

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'After Earth' Trailer: Jaden and Will Smith Face Off Against Apes and Aliens

Damon Houx — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:52:32 +0000

A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help.

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'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Theme Prompts School Lockdown

Emerald Catron — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:08:04 +0000

Wow. So many people should be so embarrassed. Except, of course, for the Fresh Prince -- he's too fresh to be embarrassed. After mishearing the lyrics to the theme from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' a receptionist called the police about a potential mass school shooting. Chaos ensued.

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Utica's Will Smith Speaks Out About Saints Bounty Case Being Overturned [VIDEO]

Tad Pole — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:55:42 +0000

Utica's Will Smith was one of four players originally suspended in the New Orleans Saints Bounty Case. With yesterday's ruling overturning the original penalties, Smith can finally feel a little vindication. The Proctor High School graduate offered his opinions on the case and

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NFL Reaffirms Bounty Suspensions – Will Smith Banned 4 Games

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:44:44 +0000

NFL reissues penalties: 16 games for Jonathan Vilma, 4 games for Will Smith - Smith planning to appeal.

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Utica's Will Smith NFL Bounty Scandal Suspension Overturned

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:39:27 +0000

New Orleans Saint and Proctor High grad Will Smith has had his 4-game suspension overturned on appeal and will suit up tomorrow for the teams game with Washington. According to SI.com, the suspension for participating in the Saint's notorious bounty program could still be re-instated.

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The Top 10 CNY Sports Stories EVER! – Will Smith

Keith James — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:50:06 +0000

“In West Philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days…” Nope, this isn’t about the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Instead, this pigskin prince by the same name was born in Queens, raised in Utica and spent most of his days on the gridiron.

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A-Rod Goes Deep Twice In Yankees 8-3 Win

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:23:59 +0000

A-Rod hits two HRs to back seven innings and eight Ks from Andy Pettitte.

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Will Smith, 3 Others Suspended For Saints' Bounty Program

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:45:24 +0000

New Orleans defensive co-captains, linebacker Jonathon Vilma and DE Will Smith are among four players who will miss at least some action in 2012.

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