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11 Fascinating Facts About Hollywood And The World
The Bronx Zoo once had humans on display. The game of Chess helped "save" a village from extreme alcohol use and gambling. Will Smith was offered a lead role in Inception. "I don't think I've ever said it publicly before," Will told Kiss Xtra. "I'm gonna say it now, because we're opening up to one another. Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. And now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate don't pitch well. But I'm hurt by those two (referring to Inception and turning down The Matrix to star in Wild Wild West)."Will didn't fully understand the film and ultimately turned it down. Leonardo DiCaprio went on to lead the popular psychological sci-fi crime thriller. The Michelin tire brand is the same company that selects Michelin Star restaurants. "The Michelin Guide was created to recommend restaurants to car owners in an effort to increase the use of cars and sell more tires. In early versions [of the guide], one Michelin star meant the restaurant was only worth stopping at if you were passing [through town], and three stars [meant] it was worth a special trip." —anonymousBrothers André and Édouard Michelin founded the Michelin tire company in Clermont-Ferrand in central France in 1889, fueled by their desire to increase the French automobile industry. At the time, there were fewer than 3,000 cars in the Michelin Guide was originally created in 1900 as a marketing tool to encourage people to drive more — and therefore buy more tires. It eventually evolved into one of the most respected authorities in fine the time, the brothers published a free guidebook that included maps, instructions on how to change a tire, lists of mechanics and gas stations, and recommendations for places to eat and stay. The idea was simple: get people on the road, which would lead to more tire usage. Over time, the restaurant section became the most popular part of the guide. In 1926, Michelin started awarding stars to fine dining establishments, and by 1931, the now-famous three-star rating system was introduced. "In theory, a one-star rating means 'a very good restaurant,' two stars signify 'excellent cooking that is worth a detour,' and a three-star restaurant is one that offers 'exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.'' The popular cartoon Bob the Builder was edited to distinguish him from Japanese gang members. This 11-year-old actor quit Hollywood for years after receiving disturbing marriage proposals from grown men. Butterflies don't have tongues. But just because they don't have tongues, doesn't mean they don't have taste buds. Butterflies have taste buds on their proboscis (an extended tubular sucking organ) and some on their antennae, but the majority of them are located on their often land on plants and taste them to see if the plant will be suitable to lay their eggs. Music can allegedly alter the taste of wine. There's growing evidence that sound waves and the steady flow of vibrations can help with wine's maturation process and development. Pairing music with wine can reportedly change and improve whatever's in the glass.'When sound waves move through air, water, or earth, the vibrations affect how those molecules behave. We believe that having the yeast particles stimulated has a positive effect,' said winemaker Juri Botti. The original Drake & Josh theme song was almost a popular single by Lenny Kravitz called "Dig In." "The show Drake & Josh almost used a Lenny Kravitz song for its theme. However, after Drake Bell wished his desire to be a rock musician, he teamed up with his friend Michael Corcoran to write and record a song inspired by Kravitz and Elvis Costello. The result was the 'I Found A Way.'" —waitingforthesun92Drake Bell stopped by the Speech Bubble w/ Butch Hartman (creator of The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom on Nickelodeon) podcast to break down the making of the Drake & Josh theme song."The theme song to Drake & Josh, at the time, was a Lenny Kravitz song. I got a call from Dan [Schneider]. He said, 'Let's have a meeting. I want to talk about how much or how little you want to have your music incorporated into the show. Do you want me to write him in as this guitarist, singer/songwriter guy, or do you want to keep that completely separate, work on your music outside of the show, and write him as a skateboarding teen, or something like that?'"A lot of the songs you hear on the show were actually written and produced by Drake. Our noses can recall thousands of smells. Lastly, Mark Ruffalo discovered he had a tumor in a dream. Do you know any cool and interesting facts? Share them with me in the comments!
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17-06-2025
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After turning down Keanu Reeves' The Matrix, Will Smith admits rejecting Leonardo DiCaprio-Christopher Nolan's Inception: 'I am hurt by those...'
After admitting that he rejected The Matrix, which later featured Keanu Reeves, the Bad Boys: Ride or Die star revealed that he turned down Christopher Nolan's mind-bending sci-fi, Inception which went finally to Leonardo DiCaprio read more Academy Award winner Will Smith has been giving shocking revelations regarding her filmography, which has stunned his fans. After admitting that he rejected The Matrix, which later featured Keanu Reeves, the Bad Boys: Ride or Die star revealed that he turned down Christopher Nolan's mind-bending sci-fi, Inception which went finally to Leonardo DiCaprio. 'I don't think I've ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,' Smith said in an interview with radio station Kiss Xtra. 'Chris Nolan brought me Inception first and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities… they don't pitch well. But I am hurt by those, too,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The 2010 blockbuster earned $839 million worldwide and is considered to be one of the finest movies in the history of World cinema. It also featured Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Dileep Rao, and Michael Caine. The actor admitted that the one role, which he still regrets turning down is Neo from The Matrix, which turned out to be one of the biggest franchises and made Keanu Reeves a humongous star. 'It hurts too bad to talk about,' Smith said. Directed by The Wachowskis, The Matrix also featured Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano in prominent roles. On the professional front, Will Smith was last seen in Bad Boys: Ride or Die . Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie also featured Martin Lawrence, Tasha Smith, Joe Pantoliano, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Jacob Scipio, John Salley and DJ Khaled in prominent roles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
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‘Chris Nolan brought me Inception first..': Will Smith opens up about almost replacing Leonardo DiCaprio
Imagine Inception (2010)... but with Will Smith diving into dream levels instead of Leonardo DiCaprio. That alternate timeline almost became reality. In a surprising revelation, Will Smith recently admitted that he was this close to starring in Christopher Nolan's mind-bending sci-fi epic. In a new interview with radio station Kiss Xtra, the actor opened up about the major role he let slip away — and the regret that came with it. 'I don't think I've ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,' Smith said. 'Chris Nolan brought me Inception first and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities… they don't pitch well. But I am hurt by those, too.' The 2010 film eventually became one of Leonardo DiCaprio's biggest box office hits, earning a massive $839 million worldwide and cementing its place in sci-fi history. But as Smith revealed, it could've been him in that iconic spinning-top ending. Interestingly, Inception's casting journey didn't start with Will either. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Pitt was Nolan's original first choice. When that didn't pan out, the offer went to Smith, who passed after not fully grasping the plot. Only then did DiCaprio sign on and help turn the film into a global phenomenon. Still, while missing out on Inception might sting, Smith admits there's one role that haunts him even more: Neo in The Matrix (1999). That part, of course, went to Keanu Reeves and birthed one of the most iconic action franchises of all time. 'It hurts too bad to talk about,' Smith said about that one. So while we got DiCaprio in Inception and Reeves in The Matrix, it's always fun — and a little heartbreaking — to imagine what could have been had Will Smith been the one bending reality on screen.
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
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Here's why Will Smith turned down Christopher Nolan's 'Inception'
Will Smith recently revealed that he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's Inception because he didn't understand the plot. In an interview with Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost), Smith admitted he initially struggled to grasp the concept of the film, leading him to pass on the role that ultimately went to Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie went on to become a worldwide success, grossing $839 million. Smith's decision to reject Inception is part of a longer list of iconic films that he passed on, including The Matrix and Django Unchained. Will Smith reveals director Christopher Nolan brought him the movie "Inception" first, but he turned it down and says movies about alternate realities don't pitch well. (🎥 Kiss Xtra) — The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 15, 2025 "I don't think I've ever said it publicly, but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another," Smith shared during the candid conversation. He explained that films involving alternate realities often don't pitch well, adding that he regrets turning down Inception, though it wasn't as painful as rejecting the role of Neo in The Matrix. That part was later taken by Keanu Reeves, whose portrayal became iconic, turning The Matrix into one of the most popular franchises of all time. Smith also reflected on his decision to turn down the role in Django Unchained, which eventually went to Jamie Foxx. While the role intrigued him, Smith did not agree with Quentin Tarantino's vision, particularly the emphasis on vengeance in the story. He told THR that he felt the film should have been a love story rather than one centered around vengeance. Despite the career missteps, Smith's transparency about his decisions offers insight into the creative conflicts that shaped his career.
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16-06-2025
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Will Smith Revealed The Shocking Reason He Turned Down "Inception," And I Honestly Can't Believe It
Inception is, without a doubt, one of Christopher Nolan's most beloved films. The 2010 sci-fi actioner made over $837 million worldwide, and it got nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture. (It ended up winning four, too: Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects.) Among many other things, the film featured an iconic performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as protagonist Dominic Cobb — and, as it turns out, we came very close to getting a different person in that role instead. The person in question: Oscar-winning megastar Will Smith — who recently revealed to Kiss Xtra that he was offered the role of Dominic first, and ultimately turned it down. Now, actors turn down roles all the time. This is especially true in Will's case: Back in 2019, he revealed that he once passed on the lead role in the also-legendary action film The Matrix. But his reasoning for walking away from Inception — a high-concept film that admittedly takes a few viewings to really absorb — is, well, pretty interesting. 'I don't think I've ever said it publicly but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another,' Will said. 'Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn't get it." Since Will was specifically offered the role, what he presumably means when he says he didn't "get it" is that he quite literally didn't understand the plot of Inception. "I've never said that out loud," he admitted. "Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities… they don't pitch well." He also went on to say that it "hurt" to pass on Inception and The Matrix, only to watch them become so successful afterwards. Joy Malone / GC Images
