The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Cast of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reuniting for HBO Max Special

Now this is a story all about how HBO Max got flipped-turned upside down. As Variety reports, the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is celebrating the show’s 30th anniversary with an unscripted reunion special. Created by Susan and Andy Borowitz (yes, that Any Borowitz), Fresh Prince debuted on September 10th, 1990, and ran for 148 episodes over six seasons. The new special is scheduled to tape this September 10th, on the exact date of the 30th anniversary. No air date has been set, although it’s expected sometime around Thanksgiving. The Prince himself is back, as Will Smith is going to honor his role as the character of [checks notes] William Smith. Also making appearances are Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks), Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks), Kary...

‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Is Getting Reboot With A Dramatic Twist

Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty The Fresh Prince is coming back to TV, but with a completely new spin. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is returning to television but instead of being a sitcom, the new series will be a drama based on a viral fan-made reimagining created by Morgan Cooper. Will Smith reportedly loved the idea so much that he and Cooper are teaming to adapt the latter’s dramatic reimagining of the former’s beloved NBC comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, with the reboot titled, Bel-Air. Described as a dramatic take on the beloved ’90s comedy that catapulted Smith to stardom, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions, and biases of what it means to be a Black man in America today, while still delivering the swa...

DJ Jazzy Jeff to Host Fresh Prince Virtual Block Party

Summer, summer, summertime is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air block party? In honor of the timeless TV show’s 30th anniversary, DJ Jazzy Jeff is hosting “Break the Monotony”, an all-day, star-studded virtual concert event via Instagram Live. Named after lyrics from Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Summertime” smash, the virtual block party will honor “the music, style, and community of The Fresh Prince,” per a statement. The tunes will be provided by a long list of special DJs, including DJ Jazzy Jeff himself and the King of Instagram Live parties, DJ D-Nice. Also slated to spin one-hour sets are Just Blaze, DJ Clark Kent, Bryan-Michael Cox, Neil Armstrong, Crespo, Dede Lovelace, and Four Color Zack, among others. The “Break ...

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