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Haha! Can't wait to see Will again on 'El Hormiguero' this Wednesday!

Will Smith couldn’t be happier to fight aliens again in Men in Black 3 Will Smith’s been out of pictures for three years, but he’s back with Men in Black 3. The good news is he’s as jokingly juvenile as he used to be. Smith proves his development’s still arrested by enthusiastically chewing on a breakfast muffin as he enters a Beverly Hills hotel suite for this interview. “Grhyynmmmn, grhyynmmmn, grhyynmmmn,” Smith says with his mouth full of food, pretending to begin his chat as he takes his seat. Translation: The 43-year-old wants to have fun again. That wasn’t always the case around the time of his films Hancock and Seven Pounds, which hit theatres in 2008. Suffering from third-degree burn out, Smith took a well-deserved break from an incredibly successful 18-year run. The Oscar-nominated actor’s movies earned more than US$5.7-billion worldwide at the box office. The total includes Men in Black in 1997, which scooped up $589.4-million, while 2002’s Men in Black 2 picked up $441.8-million. The former Fresh Prince of Bel Air TV star didn’t exactly stay at home to count his money during his unofficial sabbatical, though. He was a producer on the successful 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, which starred his son, Jaden. And the former rapper helped his daughter, Willow, with her music career. She had a hit with the single Whip My Hair last year. Now, Smith returns re-energized with Men in Black 3, which opens in theatres May 25. In the 3D comedy, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, Agent J (Smith) travels back in time to the 1960s. His mission is to save Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) from being assassinated, and thwart an alien invasion. New to the cast is Josh Brolinwho plays the 1960s version of Agent K. Emma Thompson is Agent O, and Alice Eve plays the 1960s O. Jemaine Clement is Boris, the alien manipulator, plotting to destroy Earth. Other cheeky additions include Bill Hader, who has a cameo as an undercover Andy Warhol. New to the alien surveillance board are images of Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Tim Burton. Smith had the time-travel idea back when Sonnenfeld, Smith and Jones were filming the second Men in Black movie more than a decade ago. The logistics of the story proved to be more challenging than they thought it would be, but Smith said the extra effort was worth the time-travel hassle as he begins his Postmedia conversation with his breakfast fully consumed. Q: Why choose Men in Black 3 for your return to the big screen? A: I wanted to put on some shoes that I knew would fit. It felt like home. Q: What was your first reaction to Josh Brolin’s version of a younger Agent K? A: I was just shocked that it was so identical, which is difficult to do. It’s like he studied Tommy [Lee Jones] and Agent K so thoroughly that the chemistry was the same for me with Josh as it was with Tommy. Q: Is it really Brolin’s voice? A: It is. But people thought that the voice was looped by Tommy after the first trailer came out. Josh is probably not going to get the credit he deserves. Q: Besides the comedy, and lots of alien battles, the third film has an emotional subtext to it. Why include that? A: We wanted something dumb and silly like 1 and 2, but it’s 10 years later. We wanted to have some meat to chew on this time. Q: Did you succeed? A: I think so. There has to be some message. I think we connected to the destructive nature of secrets. I think what we’re showing is how a relationship can be repaired, and go to another level, through the exposure of a secret. Q: On a less serious note, Sonnenfeld said he was initially concerned about the 3D impact on the close ups of your face and prominent ears. True? A: [Laughs] We didn’t want them looking like satellite dishes. Q: Did you ask Jaden and Willow their considered opinion of Men in Black 3? A: Oh yeah. The teen target audience is my house. … They like it. Willow hadn’t seen the first two, and she was inspired to see the others after she watched [the new film]. Q: Do fans of Willow and Jaden know who you are? A: Not really. I was Mr. Willow: A bunch of kids were calling me that. And I was the Karate Kid’s dad in about 40 different languages. Q: Is the Men in Black character the international favourite? A: No, it’s The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The series is in syndication around the world. What’s crazy for me is that Fresh Prince is the biggest thing I’ve ever done. It’s been a huge gift for me. http://arts.nationalpost.com/2012/05/20/will-smith-couldnt-be-happier-to-%EF%AC%81ght-aliens-again-in-men-in-black-3/

'Entertainment Weekly' article. Couldn't agree more with it! http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/05/19/will-smith-smacks-reporter-vitalii-sediuk/

----- Is it me or there aren't many videos/pictures from Moscow?

Jaden Smith tried desperately to get song in mum's film Actor-turned-rapper Jaden Smith was desperate to use his mother Jada Pinkett Smith's new Madagascar movie to boost his music career and begged her to convince studio boss Jeffrey Katzenberg to include one of his new songs on the film's soundtrack. The Karate Kid star, 13, has already established himself in Hollywood and now he's hoping to follow his sister Willow in to the pop charts with his first solo song Give it to Em. Smith was eager to have a track featured in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, in which his mum voices Gloria the hippopotamus, but Pinkett Smith was forced to reject his desperate plea because it came just days before the animated family comedy's world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Friday. The Matrix Reloaded actress reveals her kids loved the first two installments of the DreamWorks Animation franchise, and she was "flattered" the teen even asked to be included in the project. Speaking from Cannes on Friday, she told America's Today breakfast show, "They're much older (now), but I was very, very proud and flattered when my son called me the other day and asked me to make a call to Jeffrey Katzenberg to put one of his songs at the end of Madagascar, not realising that it's coming out in two weeks! "I was like, 'Listen, it's done, it's over, OK?' He's like, 'I know you can call Jeffrey and get it done mommy, I can put a song on there.' I'm like, 'No, baby, you can't.' But I was actually really flattered that he thinks it's still cool." http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/jaden_smith_tried_desperately_to_get_song_in_mum_s_film

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I don't know if it's the same story, but I remember watching a video a couple years ago about Will getting angry at a reporter who was being disrespectful and telling him to go away. I think video was from 1995. Anyway, I've read so many stupid comments on this story.. like "why did Will do this to the Ukrainian reporter if he supports Obama's gay marriage stance?" This is so ridiculous.. "Joker, he's lucky I didnt sucker punch him" -> Best Will Smith Quote in YEARS

Yeah, Moscow. Thanks for posting that, gosia! NEW SPOT!

Director Barry Sonnenfeld, actors Will Smith and Josh James Brolin pose for photo on the roof of Ritz Carlton hotel before 'Men In Black 3' premiere on May 18, 2012 in Moscow, Russia. http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/144749580-director-barry-sonnenfeld-actors-will-smith-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=Z0zsWpN2ukUDXYqF4boPJTGlP0ZpsdCNS%2fc2%2b8TF4M5ComUrV%2bXIwevKXGcSzb%2b3wK%2fvZLdkWPldyZTZlGMl5Q%3d%3d Press Conference http://cache1.asset-cache.net/gc/144749288-actors-will-smith-and-director-barry-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=Z0zsWpN2ukUDXYqF4boPJTOlwE2gouRTKi3cbhLjA49whhV94nc8spzYiGamd53SAGkUDUuuHYgleCHQ0lXmbw%3d%3d Pics! http://www.gettyimag...se&p=will+smith

More vids from 'The Graham Norton Show'

It's been posted on Jeff's site too. http://www.djjazzyjeff.com/2012/05/mib-premiere-in-nyc-5232012/

Jada Pinkett Smith: 'Madagascar 3' Photo Call! http://www.justjared.com/2012/05/18/jessica-chastain-jada-pinkett-smith-madagascar-3-photo-call/

The guy deserved it. Anyone would have reacted like Will did if a person tries to do what he did.

Okay.. now it makes sense :)

From the London Premiere (Will's interview starts @ 8:25)

This is so random.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwvY8Ww0WXw Another interview that hadn't been posted yet (I think)

From Will's Facebook: Young Geniuses http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/535255_10151727756445161_92304305160_24132755_1472894739_n.jpg "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the Universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” --Edwin Powell Hubble Shout-out to the Young Geniuses I spent the day with at the London Science Museum for the Youth Inspired Challenge. Y’all keep learning, exploring, and looking for ways to make this world better! http://www.facebook....04305160&type=3

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith attends Women In Film celebration with IFP, Calvin Klein Collection & euphoria Calvin Klein at the 65th Cannes Film Festival at Villa St George on May 17, 2012 in Cannes, France. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/18/jada-pinkett-smith-sexy-dress-cannes-film-festival_n_1527017.html#s=991588

You're welcome! :) Will Smith Spied Prudish Prince Charles' Romp-Dodging Ploy Will Smith was left stunned at the London premiere of his boxing biopic Ali when he noticed a royal aide helping Charles, Prince Of Wales avoid watching the film's pivotal sex scene. Smith romped with his real-life wife Jada Pinkett Smith onscreen in the 2001 picture, which charted the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and Britain's heir to the throne was among the audience at its London unveiling. But the royal didn't seem too keen to watch the Smiths get it on at the premiere, and the Hollywood star has revealed the prince had a pre-arranged ploy to avert his eyes when the saucy scene was played out. Smith tells U.K. talk show host Graham Norton, "It was really cool, I sat next to Prince Charles at the premiere of Ali and someone taps his shoulder before the love scene comes up and he looked down the whole time and when it came to an end someone tapped him again and he looked up. He missed my best work!" http://www.contactmu...ng-ploy_1330209 ----- From Will's Facebook: Hello London! http://www.facebook....04305160&type=1

Thanks Julie! ----- Will Smith, Gary Barlow, Tom Jones perform together on 'The Graham Norton Show' http://www.examiner.com/article/will-smith-gary-barlow-tom-jones-perform-together-on-the-graham-norton-show

More details! Will Smith always laughs at his own jokes Will Smith and Josh Brolin popped into the Yahoo! UK offices to have a chat with our Movies Editor and, more importantly, meet a room full of massive 'Men In Black 3' fans. It's chat O'clock below... During our event, the duo also spilled the beans on several extremely important topics, such as: - Is it EVER okay to wear sunglasses indoors? "Not unless you're a certain movie star," said Will Smith. - What Josh Brolin would like to do with George Bush... - Whether Tommy Lee Jones approved of Brolin playing him as a younger man. - What a REAL alien looks like. - And whether Will Smith is SO funny that he actually laughs at his own jokes. Umm, turns out he really does. "I find myself hilarious!" he chortled. "Sometimes I watch my movies and go 'yo, that dude is funny!'". We don't think he was joking… Video! http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/editors/smith-always-laughs-own-jokes-180442148.html