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Yesterday, M. Night Shyamalan confirmed he will begin filming his next movie, After Earth, next week via Twitter.

Crew leaving for Costa Rica already. A year and half of writing and prep is coming to an end. #AfterEarth will begin shooting on Feb. 6th.

The movie’s screen writer, Gary Whitta, also tweeted about the shoot, adding some details about the rest of the film’s schedule.

This week the AFTER EARTH cast & crew moves to Costa Rica to begin filming! Then onto Philadelphia, Utah, and Northern California. #AE

The Philadelphia portion of filming is expected to begin in late February/early March and last through the end of April. Heery Casting is handling extras for the film, though no Open Casting Calls have been announced yet.

The movie is set in a future in which humans no longer live on Earth after it becomes inhospitable. Will Smith is playing a hero, while Jaden Smith (his real life son) plays his on screen son, a failure as a warrior. When the two crash-land on Earth, it’s up to Jaden’s character to save his dad.

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Willow Smith, daughter of actors Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, works hard. The 11-year-old actress and singer has been on the Hollywood scene for years, first appearing with her father in the 2007 blockbuster film I Am Legend. She quickly followed up with roles in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa in 2008. But what made her a household name, and what likely gave a few people neck sprains, was her 2010 hit single “Whip My Hair.”

The release of “Whip My Hair” came after Smith was signed to Roc Nation, rapper Jay-Z’s record label. The single peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. And the music video for the club banger was nominated for Video of the Year during last year’s BET Awards.

Since the success of “Whip My Hair,” Smith has released two more singles, “21st Century Girl” and “Fireball,” on which rapper Nicki Minaj makes an appearance.

Willow Smith is making history … as a YouTube sensation and one of the youngest internationally-known artists today. Through her eccentric style, Smith has created her own lane through her acting and music, despite being the child of famous parents.

What’s next for Willow?

Smith is scheduled to release her debut album Willow: You Think You Know Me this spring. She’s also making a return to acting, starring in the remake of Annie, which is being developed by her father’s company Overbrook Entertainment, Jay Z and Sony Pictures.

A little-known fact about Willow Smith …

Smith and her brother Jaden are youth ambassadors of Hasbro Inc.’s Project Zambi, which raises awareness and funds for orphaned children in Africa who lost their loved ones to AIDS.

Jaden Smith recently debuted his new look for 2012 on twitter and I have to say I like it. It makes him look so much more older and mature. I can already see the teenagers buzzing online. But personally, he looks so much like a younger version of his father who was my teen idol.

Jaden Smith is all grown up and looking adorable with his new swagalicious haircut! Surely Justin Bieber would be proud of his good friend for having the nerve to lose the braids and go for a more mature haircut!

Even though Jaden only cut his hair, it has made a world of difference — at least in the eyes of fans. The internet is buzzing with fans who can’t believe how grown up Jaden looks without his braids or an afro. It seems like good looks run in the family!

While Jaden Smith looks much older now, it’s pretty apparent where he got his good looks from and that would be his dad, Will Smith. Both father and son were pictured together at Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit game on Saturday. They were accompanied by Jada Pinkett-Smith who was rocking an equally interesting hairstyle of a half shaved head.