It's been rumored for a few weeks now but Sony Pictures confirmed it this week: Will Smith is teaming with Jay-Z to create a new movie version of the musical Annie for his daughter, Willow, to star in.
AW. YEAH.
The Jay-Z version of Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) has always struck me as funny - I mean, what's more gangsta than sampling from a musical about orphans, am I right?
In all seriousness, this could rock. If you've never seen the musical, The Wiz, it's a more urban version of The Wizard of Oz. And it's amazing. I think Will Smith and Jay-Z's version of Annie could be in the same vein.
The film version of The Wiz starred Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor, and is directed by Sidney Lumet. Here is the original movie trailer:
So, who's down for a Smith/Jay-Z Annie? Think Beyonce will be the witch?
Showing posts with label Willow Smith. Show all posts
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Why My Money's On A Mini-Smith Take Over
As part of the Culture Brats predictions for 2011, I predicted:
And then I read this article on Yahoo. Willow is thinking about remaking her dad's song, Parents Just Don't Understand. And I think that. Is. AWESOME. Seriously. DO IT WILLOW! How cute is baby Will Smith in this anyway?
I just hope the Smith kids turn out relatively ok, unlike so many other baby stars lately. But they both seem bright and sassy and stable in the interviews I've seen lately, so here's to hoping!
Will Smith's kids, Jaden and Willow, begin part 2 of their world domination plan in 2011. I for one welcome our tiny talented overlords.Here's why I made this bold prediction:
- I finally watched the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith. And while I still have some issues with it (He's 12! And kissing! And learning kung-fu not karate! And there's a Justin Bieber song! And no Joe Esposito!) I had to admit, it was alright. And Jaden is crazy talented and charismatic. That boy takes after his mom and dad, no two ways about it. And he clearly worked out and worked hard on that film. So kudos to Jaden.
- Willow Smith made waves late last year with her pop song, Whip My Hair, and you know it's kinda catchy. And she's what? 9 years old?
And then I read this article on Yahoo. Willow is thinking about remaking her dad's song, Parents Just Don't Understand. And I think that. Is. AWESOME. Seriously. DO IT WILLOW! How cute is baby Will Smith in this anyway?
I just hope the Smith kids turn out relatively ok, unlike so many other baby stars lately. But they both seem bright and sassy and stable in the interviews I've seen lately, so here's to hoping!
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