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 ...

When director Guy Ritchie revealed Will Smith’s blue genie from the live-action remake of Aladdin, it was ripe meme fodder. And the internet stepped up and did its duty admirably, ribbing the bizarre ...

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 ...

Aladdin director Guy Ritchie was also asked about the discourse surrounding the film. “It even came with apologies from the cynics who were so adamant initially,” he said, referring to the second ...

Aladdin heads to theatres May 24, 2019 and we fully expect to see you all there for the splendour and wonder of Will Smith as the Genie. Some may disparage the CGI Genie but I, for one, welcome our ...

When Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin adaptation hits the big screen next month, one of its biggest draws will be Will Smith’s Genie – the most beloved comedy character from the 1992 classic, given a ...

Swiggy has quietly shut down Genie, its hyperlocal delivery arm, as it doubles down on food delivery and quick commerce. But what could have been a routine corporate pivot quickly turned into a brand ...

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 ...