Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture. Aladdin’s marketing campaign got off to a wobbly start when the ...

Fans have also been doing weird things with Smith’s look like turning him into Shrek. In addition to the classic blue, Aladdin director Guy Ritchie previously said he wanted the character to resemble ...

The second full-length trailer premiered today on Good Morning America, and it’s hyperfocused on the relationship between Aladdin and Genie. It’s full of quips from Smith and cute bonding moments ...

Well, Disney finally let the Genie outta the bottle with the first trailer for their forthcoming live-action remake of Aladdin. While most were at least a little hesitant on whether Will Smith could ...

Sparked by a piece of fan-art crafted by @TheDracerGx on Twitter in which the Genie acts as Will Smith’s “Stand,” fans have been wondering ever since what Will Smith’s stand would actually be. Stands ...

Will Smith is looking at the glass half full when it comes to the internet backlash over his appearance as the Genie in Disney’s live-action “Aladdin.” Smith’s VFX character was unveiled for the first ...

The 2019 Grammy Awards had plenty of performances and tributes to music’s greatest acts. But the commercial that stole the show was Disney’s latest attempt to make the beloved animated movies you grew ...

Will Smith is laughing off the backlash over his blue genie in the upcoming live-action film "Aladdin." Everyone got a first look at Smith's high-ponytail-wearing character back in December, but movie ...

Although we got our first look at Will Smith’s Genie in the upcoming Aladdin remake last December, the character was rocking a normal human guise. It wasn’t until the special sneak that aired in ...