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Will Smith's first project since Oscars fiasco gets December release date

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Apple will release Will Smith's slave thriller "Emancipation" on Dec. 2. The film had been in limbo after Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences banned Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years. Smith resigned before he could be banned, but remains eligible for an Oscar nomination.

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BBC News

Will Smith film Emancipation to come out this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Will Smith First Movie Since Oscars Slap Incident 'Emancipation' To Hit Theatres On December 2

'Emancipation' will be Will Smith's first movie ever since he slapped Chris Rock at The Academy Awards last year.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Will Smith to enter 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation

Actor, banned from attending Academy events after Chris Rock slap, will be competing with new thriller, now releasing in December

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Will Smith enters 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation

After holding the film in limbo following Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release Smith’s next big project this December

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Apple to release 'Emancipation,' with Will Smith, in Dec.

NEW YORK (AP) — After holding it in limbo following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor's next big project, “Emancipation,” this December. In the fallout of Smith's smack of the comedian, the fate of “Emancipation” — a $120 million runaway slave thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua — had been uncertain.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Apple to release 'Emancipation,' with Will Smith, in Dec.

After holding it in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project, “Emancipation,” in December

2 years ago·United States

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