First up, let’s establish what Genie (Will Smith) is not capable of doing when he grants wishes. As he frequently reminds us, he cannot: That makes sense – without those limitations, the protagonists ...

For better or for worse, Genie will always be the most important character when it comes to selling audiences on any version of the Aladdin story. It’s no surprise at this point that the first ...

The Genie from Aladdin quickly became one of the most beloved characters in the studio’s already impressive roster when Robin Williams voiced the character for the 1992 animated film. With Guy Ritchie ...

As promised, Will Smith has granted fans’ wishes and has turned an interesting shade of blue for Aladdin. Too bad the fans aren’t that impressed. During Sunday’s Grammy Awards, Disney unveiled a new ...

Aladdin fans have taken a new liking to Will Smith's Genie despite early hesitation Will Smith is getting some love as the blue-skinned Genie in the upcoming live-action film Aladdin. The 50-year-old ...

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"Aladdin" fans now have their first look at Disney's forthcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved animated film – and the internet is particularly fixated on how Will Smith looks as the Genie.

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