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more about #willsmith stereobot: I'm surprised I am not seeing references to Lawnmower Man. #flowersforalgernon more » lucife: I never understood what's so great about this book. Yes, it touches am important subject, but I knew exactly what was going to happen in this book aft... more » Golem100: I don't know. I think I could see L. L. Cool J or Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the Charlie role rather than Will Smith. #flowersforalgernon more » vulcanized: Pajiba (which is an awesome site, by the way) occasionally likes to float false rumors to see if other people will believe them. If you're not sure i... more » lava: I seem to remember a tv movie called Charlie from the 70s that was essentially the story you describe. #flowersforalgernon more » RocketBoy: One of my favorite NewsRadio episodes was "Flowers for Matthew." #flowersforalgernon more » Chip Overclock: It would never have occurred to me to cast Will Smith in an adaptation of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON... but once I warmed to the idea, I can totally see him... more » cletar: And he finally finds the project that will get him an Oscar. No, seriously. I have no objection to this. #flowersforalgernon more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: "Aw, HELL no!" is my only reaction. #flowersforalgernon more » Mischif: I had a snarky comment all lined up, but I forgot the name of the play I wanted to reference. It was about a janitor working in a lab that did animal... more » Howard Blair: Lots of TV shows and movies touch on this. My favorite: The Red Dwarf epoisode "White Hole": They try to restore Holly, the ship's AI, to her full int... more » smirkette: Not sure how I feel about this. It's a powerful book, and one of the first sci-fi books I read as a kid. Could be good, but I hope to God they don't... more » tnmnsquare: Hmppph, well if this is the case I look forward to not seeing this film at all. Great books do not always translate to great films and Will Smith only... more » omgwtflolbbqbye: Deer jerno, Nao, tis iz an storee aw abot hou mai liffe got fleppd turnd upside dow. Ann I laik two tak a minit Jus siit rite heir to rite in yew hou... more » RandomFrequentFlierDent-Hogswatch!: Wow. I'm really starting to think that Will Smith's whole "movie career" might just him seeing how many "movie-adaptations of classic sci-fi novels" h... more » dnwilliams: Thanks for spoiling Seven Pounds. Really appreciate it. #flowersforalgernon more » Dr.Quatermass Sc.D: Purveyor of Truth, Disseminator of Lies: As long as he does not go full retard, this could be a brilliant career move for him. #flowersforalgernon more » José Leitão: Will Smith should be fighting the Evil Galactic Xenu this thime around. #meninblack more » RRich: Hope Linda Fiorentino and Vincent D'Onofrio are in, too. Heh. #meninblack more » OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear: This is only acceptable if Will Smith raps the theme song. I'm still waiting for the start of the Willenium. #meninblack more » -
#flowersforalgernon
Will Smith Starring In Flowers For Algernon?
Rumor has it Will Smith's getting a brain upgrade, as the star of a new movie adaptation of Daniel Keyes' Flowers For Algernon, the novel that's so iconic it's practically become its own genre. More » -
#meninblack
MiB3: Back In Black Again
We told you it was happening back in April, but now Men In Black 3 has a writer and, if rumors are to be believed, a director. But does it have Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones? Not exactly... More » -
#id2
Independence Day 2: Waiting For The Right Deal
If you've been waiting for Jeff Goldblum to save the world with his awesome hacker skills one more time, you may be in luck: Roland Emmerich says that the story for a sequel to Independence Day is ready and waiting. More » -
#iamnotlegend
Great News: An Andrew Niccol Script Replaces I Am Legend Prequel
We've been dreading the mooted I Am Legend prequel reteaming Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence. So we're delighted to hear the duo are instead working on a fantastical movie with a script by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, Truman Show). More » -
#captainnemo
McG's 20,000 Leagues Gets A Rewrite, Luckily Not By Christian Bale
Looks like the tide is turning for McG's undersea adventure. 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is getting a much needed rewrite. But have Terminator Salvation's numbers scared off the mooted lead actor, Will Smith? More » -
#unfinishedbusiness
Syfy Takes First Steps Towards Its New Look, With Will Smith
What better way to let everyone know you're going more mainstream than teaming up with Will Smith? Syfy and Big Willie are going to make supernatural crime-procedural magic together. More » -
#meninblack3
Men In Black 3, Actually Happening
They've been threatening to bring back the Men In Black franchise for some time now. And today, Sony revealed that it's absolutely dedicated to bring you more zany aliens pretending to be famous people. More » -
#monsterhunter
Will Smith's Brain Can Visualize What's Terrorizing You, Keeps Making Movies
The unstoppable Will Smith is rumored to have a new role as a psychic monster visualizer for children, in the new movie Monster Hunter. More » -
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#20000leaguesunderthesea
Can Justin Marks Scrape 20,000 Layers Of Drek Off McG's Captain Nemo Script?
McG saved Terminator Salvation when he hauled in Jonathan Nolan to revamp the script. Now it seems he may exercise the same good judgement with his Captain Nemo movie's tawdry montage-and-angst-laden draft. More » -
#angelsattack
God Steps In To Help Future Summer Blockbuster
Never mind giant robots of superheroes; the future of summer movie blockbusters may lie in a religious mix of Constantine and Indiana Jones, with Sony winning the movie rights to Angels Vs. Nuns novel Angelology. More » -
#willsmithunderwater
Will Smith To Star In McG's Undersea Adventure?
McG is already starting to put the word out (to the press) that he's interested in casting science fiction's most bankable actor in the role for young Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. More » -
#io9cagematch
Christian Bale Vs. Will Smith! To The Death! Almost!
When we unveiled our 2008 Power List on Friday, you may have wondered what kind of consideration went into such a list. Today, as a special treat, we give you a glimpse into the process. -
#poll
What Should the "I Am Legend" Prequel Be About?
After the tremendous success of I Am Legend, starring Will Smith as a scientist in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-plague-ravaged New York, Warners is going to follow up with a prequel. Director Francis Lawrence confirmed to Shock Til You Drop that the movie would star Smith, and would take place before the rise of the plague that empties out Manhattan and turns it into a lovely park full of greenery and deer. But what, exactly, will be the plot of this prequel? Lawrence said, "We're trying to figure out some ideas for it." It's not too late for us to influence his decision! So vote now in our poll for what the I Am Legend prequel should be all about. More »
