A slap in the face: Will Smith`s Apple TV+ movie `Emancipation` is delayed
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What you need to know Will Smith`s Apple TV+ movie could be set for a 2023 release after what was supposed to be a 2022 window. Emancipation suffered various delays during production and isn`t thought to be quite ready. Smith`s slap of Chris Rock during the recent Oscars is also thought to have been a factor in the delay. Smith`s slap of Chris Rock and delays to production could put paid to a planned 2022 release. Will Smith`s upcoming Apple TV+ movie Emancipation looks set to be delayed until 2023 following the Oscar-winner`s slap of Chris Rock at this year`s awards event. However, a new report suggests that might not be the only reason for the delay. Apple TV+ had said that Emancipation was part of its 2022 lineup without giving a firm release date, but Variety now reports that the streamer has taken the decision to hold off until 2023. The decision was said to have been partly thanks to the altercation with Rock at this year`s ceremony that has seen Smith banned from attend...