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 ...

The animated Genie from 1992’s Aladdin took on some of Robin Williams’ features and adapted as he did impressions. The live-action Genie from the 2019 film looks like Smith in blue, and he also ...

Disney has released a clip of Will Smith's Genie singing "Prince Ali" from Aladdin, and not everyone is feeling the magic. Adapted from the original animated film, the song takes place after Aladdin ...

Will Smith plays the iconic blue Genie in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin Watch out Kylie Jenner, Will Smith also knows a thing or two about makeup! In a Saturday Instagram video, the ...

Who can forget earlier in the year, in April, when trailers for Disney’s “Aladdin” were released? Will Smith‘s Genie character didn’t get the most favorable reviews as online trolls had a field day ...

Smith spoke about the role at the Aladdin press conference in 2019. It turned out the Genie had more in common with his own celebrity than it may have appeared. Smith identified with the Genie from ...