‘I Blame Denzel’: The F-Bomb-Laced Chat Will Smith Had With Denzel Washington That Prompted Him To Try Dangerous Challenges

Will Smith is famous for starring in big action movies like Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black, and Suicide Squad. He doesn’t strike most people as someone who enjoys real-life risks – something he even discovered while filming Bad Boys for Life. So, it surprised many when he signed on for Pole to Pole, a show that involves genuinely dangerous challenges, like ice diving in the Arctic (where he had a scary, but funny, close call). Recently, on The Tonight Show, Smith jokingly blamed Denzel Washington for his decision to take on the show. He went on to explain:

Secret Mall Apartment: The Intriguing Documentary Taking Netflix By Storm

Since debuting on Netflix on January 23, 2026, Secret Mall Apartment has quickly become a hit, reaching the #4 spot on the platform’s global top 10 movies list. This is especially impressive because documentaries usually only succeed on Netflix if they’re about true crime. Secret Mall Apartment is a notable exception, captivating audiences with its original concept and surprisingly deep subject matter.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Already Told Us What Sam Raimi Just Said

He clarified that his versions of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) continued their lives after Spider-Man 3, implying their story didn’t end with the film. It’s reassuring to know this, especially since Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films were many fans’ first introduction to Marvel. However, his reasons for not making Spider-Man 4 aren’t new information. We’ve understood what happened to Raimi’s Spider-Man and MJ for nearly five years.

‘Wonder Man’ Creator Reveals How Episode 4 “Doorman” Solved the Show’s Biggest Story Challenge [Exclusive]

The new Marvel series, Wonder Man, features characters like Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. It’s created by Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Andrew Guest, a writer for the Disney+ series Hawkeye. The show offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, all within the context of the ongoing Marvel Multiverse Saga, and presents fresh challenges for the universe.

Stephen King’s The Institute Is a Masterful Blend of Sci-Fi and Horror

Created by the writer behind shows like SEAL Team and Justified, Benjamin Cavell, The Institute took some liberties with Stephen King’s novel, notably making the young characters older to create a more intense and frightening atmosphere for television. These changes proved worthwhile, leading to a second season renewal. The show currently has a 66% rating from critics and a 69% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising its suspenseful and gripping nature.