Tom Hanks’ versatile talent has seen him play many diverse and challenging characters across many decades. Through these varied roles, the Oscar winner has portrayed protagonists who have mostly been some of the most upstanding and inspiring people with towering virtues and qualities.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
2002’s Road to Perdition was a shift from this image for Hanks. The film based on Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel of the same name, saw the celebrity channel negative shades as a mob enforcer and a father who shares a complex relationship with his son. The Forrest Gump star was well aware though, that it wasn’t all that easy for fans to forget his quintessential ‘nice guy’ image.
Playing An Anti-Hero Still Made Fans See Tom Hanks In a Positive Light
In the 2002 film Road To Perdition directed by Sam Mendes, Tom Hanks plays a killer who along with his son,...
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
2002’s Road to Perdition was a shift from this image for Hanks. The film based on Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel of the same name, saw the celebrity channel negative shades as a mob enforcer and a father who shares a complex relationship with his son. The Forrest Gump star was well aware though, that it wasn’t all that easy for fans to forget his quintessential ‘nice guy’ image.
Playing An Anti-Hero Still Made Fans See Tom Hanks In a Positive Light
In the 2002 film Road To Perdition directed by Sam Mendes, Tom Hanks plays a killer who along with his son,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Mega
Travis Barker is over his fear of flying and shared a part of this achievement with fans.
The Blink-182 drummer auctioned off one of his boarding tickets from his band's Australia tour. The event marked multiple firsts for the group, from their first tour in ten years to Barker's significant flight milestone.
After a near-fatal plane crash in 2008, Travis Barker suffered severe physical and mental trauma that left him unable to fly for thirteen years. However, everything changed when he met his wife, Kourtney Kardashian.
Travis Barker Sells Boarding Pass From 2008 Australia Tour Mega
Barker closed the chapter on his tragic 2008 crash by auctioning a boarding pass from his trip to Australia. He dropped the ticket on the auction website Trophy, where a portion of the sale's profits goes to Lost But Not Forgotten, a teen adoption agency.
A picture of the boarding ticket showed he booked a...
Travis Barker is over his fear of flying and shared a part of this achievement with fans.
The Blink-182 drummer auctioned off one of his boarding tickets from his band's Australia tour. The event marked multiple firsts for the group, from their first tour in ten years to Barker's significant flight milestone.
After a near-fatal plane crash in 2008, Travis Barker suffered severe physical and mental trauma that left him unable to fly for thirteen years. However, everything changed when he met his wife, Kourtney Kardashian.
Travis Barker Sells Boarding Pass From 2008 Australia Tour Mega
Barker closed the chapter on his tragic 2008 crash by auctioning a boarding pass from his trip to Australia. He dropped the ticket on the auction website Trophy, where a portion of the sale's profits goes to Lost But Not Forgotten, a teen adoption agency.
A picture of the boarding ticket showed he booked a...
- 7/30/2024
- by Afouda Bamidele
- The Blast
When The Simpsons returns to television on September 29th, the series will kick off its 36th season with a premiere centered around Bart Simpson’s birthday party, a star-studded event that will feature honored celebrity guests such as Conan O’Brien, Tom Hanks and John Cena. But the best birthday present of all would be the presence of a long-absent Unky.
Right now, The Simpsons and its staff are staring down the barrel of the last season on the show’s current contract with Fox. Though many Simpsons mainstays have maintained that yet another renewal for the longest running primetime series in American television history is an inevitability, the show’s producers are taking no chances on the series’ continued success as they make some splashy moves to ensure solid viewership upon their return this fall. At San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, a handful of Simpsons executives teased the guest...
Right now, The Simpsons and its staff are staring down the barrel of the last season on the show’s current contract with Fox. Though many Simpsons mainstays have maintained that yet another renewal for the longest running primetime series in American television history is an inevitability, the show’s producers are taking no chances on the series’ continued success as they make some splashy moves to ensure solid viewership upon their return this fall. At San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, a handful of Simpsons executives teased the guest...
- 7/29/2024
- Cracked
When one talks of artistic collaborations in Hollywood, the duos of Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves, and Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy come to mind immediately for their successful partnerships together. Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are not far behind, having shared a memorable association in 5 films and being co-producers on 2 miniseries, Band of Brothers and its spin-off show, The Pacific.
Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan directed by Steven Spielberg (image credit: DreamWorks Pictures)
Spielberg who has done films in almost every genre, had the opportunity to work with Hanks in the comic book space when he was offered to Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel, Road To Perdition. The director who was impressed with the idea, unfortunately could not commit to it owing to a busy schedule of films under his belt.
Steven Spielberg Came This Close To Helming Road To Perdition
In 2002, Tom Hanks and Paul Newman starred...
Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan directed by Steven Spielberg (image credit: DreamWorks Pictures)
Spielberg who has done films in almost every genre, had the opportunity to work with Hanks in the comic book space when he was offered to Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel, Road To Perdition. The director who was impressed with the idea, unfortunately could not commit to it owing to a busy schedule of films under his belt.
Steven Spielberg Came This Close To Helming Road To Perdition
In 2002, Tom Hanks and Paul Newman starred...
- 7/29/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
If the 2025 Oscar nominations were announced today, what would Gold Derby predict would be the nominees and winners? Our predictions center officially opened on July 1, 2024 and already more than 2,300 people have made their nominations forecasts in the eight top categories for picture, directing, acting and writing. So who’s out front to claim these golden trophies, according to the initial Gold Derby Oscar predictions 2025?
Below, see a snapshot in time of our Oscar racetrack odds, updated on July 29. Now expected to receive a nomination since the last update: Toni Collette in Best Supporting Actress for the Warner Bros. thriller “Juror #2.” She was previously nominated in this same category for “The Sixth Sense” (1999).
Gold Derby’s odds are based on the combined forecasts of Experts we’ve polled from major media outlets, Editors who cover awards year-round for this website, Top 24 Users who did the best predicting the winners last time,...
Below, see a snapshot in time of our Oscar racetrack odds, updated on July 29. Now expected to receive a nomination since the last update: Toni Collette in Best Supporting Actress for the Warner Bros. thriller “Juror #2.” She was previously nominated in this same category for “The Sixth Sense” (1999).
Gold Derby’s odds are based on the combined forecasts of Experts we’ve polled from major media outlets, Editors who cover awards year-round for this website, Top 24 Users who did the best predicting the winners last time,...
- 7/29/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Chet Hanks has revealed his famous parents, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, surprisingly supported his decision to join the cast of MTV’s The Surreal Life. The 33-year-old actor and rapper will star in the upcoming season, filmed in a Colombian villa alongside celebrities like Kim Zolciak, Johnny Weir, and Macy Gray. The family’s changing stance on reality TV Historically, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been cautious about their son participating in reality TV. They definitely have said in regard to the typical reality shows, Chet admitted. However, this opportunity was different. When this came up, we...
- 7/29/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Frogmore Cottage, the prior home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is still vacant over a year after King Charles booted them out.
Frogmore Cottage Has A Rich and Fascinating History
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave after the Duke of Sussex published his tell-all memoir, “Spare.” The Sussexes sparked controversy after spending millions of pounds in taxpayer money to renovate the property. Due to the backlash, they ended up footing the bill themselves.
Queen Elizabeth gifted the couple Frogmore Cottage after they got married. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hoped to keep the place as a place to stay when they visited the UK after their infamous “Megxit” in January 2020.
A Buckingham Palace report has confirmed that the cottage is empty, as Prince Andrew refuses to downsize to a smaller home with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
Andrew still thinks he can get away with staying at...
Frogmore Cottage Has A Rich and Fascinating History
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave after the Duke of Sussex published his tell-all memoir, “Spare.” The Sussexes sparked controversy after spending millions of pounds in taxpayer money to renovate the property. Due to the backlash, they ended up footing the bill themselves.
Queen Elizabeth gifted the couple Frogmore Cottage after they got married. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hoped to keep the place as a place to stay when they visited the UK after their infamous “Megxit” in January 2020.
A Buckingham Palace report has confirmed that the cottage is empty, as Prince Andrew refuses to downsize to a smaller home with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
Andrew still thinks he can get away with staying at...
- 7/28/2024
- by Jennifer Gardiner
- Daily Soap Dish
The Simpsons is bringing some huge names to Springfield this fall! At San Diego Comic-Con last month, producers spilled the details on celebrity cameos and creative collaborations coming up in Season 36.
Kicking things off is Conan O’Brien in the episode “Bart’s Birthday.” Conan was actually a Simpsons writer way back when, so it’ll be fun to see him back where it all began. Danny DeVito is also stopping by the party – he first played Homer’s brother Herb years ago, so viewers will be curious to see what role he plays now.
Another big name making his Simpsons debut is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I mean, John Cena! The former wrestling-turned-movie star seems like a natural fit for the show’s silly humor. And can you believe they got Tom Hanks too? The Oscar winner has never appeared on the show before now.
“Bart’s Birthday” should be...
Kicking things off is Conan O’Brien in the episode “Bart’s Birthday.” Conan was actually a Simpsons writer way back when, so it’ll be fun to see him back where it all began. Danny DeVito is also stopping by the party – he first played Homer’s brother Herb years ago, so viewers will be curious to see what role he plays now.
Another big name making his Simpsons debut is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I mean, John Cena! The former wrestling-turned-movie star seems like a natural fit for the show’s silly humor. And can you believe they got Tom Hanks too? The Oscar winner has never appeared on the show before now.
“Bart’s Birthday” should be...
- 7/28/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
The Harry Potter film series, starring Daniel Radcliffe, has a massive fan following among modern pop culture enthusiasts. All the eight movies in the franchise, based on the works of J.K. Rowling, went massive at the box office. Interestingly, despite such a success, the films could never do anything significant at the Academy Awards.
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros. Pictures
For years, the Academy has been unpopular for some of its controversial decisions. Both fans and stars frequently complain about how some deserving films never get their chance to shine. Daniel Radcliffe felt that the Oscars snubbed his eighth Harry Potter film as it fell short of nominations before Martin Scorsese’s Hugo.
Daniel Radcliffe called out the Academy for snubbing his last Harry Potter movie
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
It is undeniable that the Harry Potter films formed...
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros. Pictures
For years, the Academy has been unpopular for some of its controversial decisions. Both fans and stars frequently complain about how some deserving films never get their chance to shine. Daniel Radcliffe felt that the Oscars snubbed his eighth Harry Potter film as it fell short of nominations before Martin Scorsese’s Hugo.
Daniel Radcliffe called out the Academy for snubbing his last Harry Potter movie
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
It is undeniable that the Harry Potter films formed...
- 7/28/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The Simpsons has a stacked list of guest stars in the Season 36 premiere debuting this Fall. The iconic animated series revealed that former Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien will return for a major guest spot in the season premiere during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 27, and he’s not the only big name. Vice President Kamala Harris also made a surprise virtual cameo during the panel. O’Brien will be joined by Tom Hanks, Danny DeVito, and John Cena as guest stars when The Simpsons returns on Sunday, September 29 on Fox. The episode is titled “Bart’s Birthday,” and the producers said they’re taking a big swing with the plot. “It’s kind of crazy, star-studded premiere,” showrunner Matt Selman said during the panel, per Variety. “It’s a pretty bold, big idea.” Selman was joined on the panel by creator Matt Groening and producers Rob Lazebnik,...
- 7/27/2024
- TV Insider
The Simpsons is partnering with the folks from Stoopid Buddy (“Robot Chicken”) to take on “Venom” in this fall’s annual “Treehouse of Horror” extravaganza. In this case, Homer meets his match with “Denim.” It’s the 35th “Treehouse of Horror,” and the show is promising “the scariest 35th Halloween special ever.”
Creator Matt Groening, showrunner Matt Selman and producers Rob Lazebnik, Jessica Conrad and Tim Bailey joined guest moderator Kevin Smith to discuss “Treehouse of Horror,” other episodes and special voices from the upcoming season.
In the case of “Denim,” Selman told Variety that the segment will center on Homer’s “deep relationship with a simple alien symbiotic pair of jeans. It’s a really funny, silly segment about the jeans are going to be actual actual stop motion denim created by the Stoopid Buddies animators that do the ‘Robot Chicken’ shows.”
To discuss the segment, Stoopid Buddy’s...
Creator Matt Groening, showrunner Matt Selman and producers Rob Lazebnik, Jessica Conrad and Tim Bailey joined guest moderator Kevin Smith to discuss “Treehouse of Horror,” other episodes and special voices from the upcoming season.
In the case of “Denim,” Selman told Variety that the segment will center on Homer’s “deep relationship with a simple alien symbiotic pair of jeans. It’s a really funny, silly segment about the jeans are going to be actual actual stop motion denim created by the Stoopid Buddies animators that do the ‘Robot Chicken’ shows.”
To discuss the segment, Stoopid Buddy’s...
- 7/27/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Costner has become a household name in Hollywood. He has been an important part of the film industry for decades, starring in some of the most critically acclaimed projects of all time. On top of being an icon, he has also managed to hold onto immense success, having been a part of beloved series like Yellowstone, and his recent film, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.
Kevin Costner as Lt. John J. Dunbar in Dances With Wolves | Orion Pictures
However, when one is in the prime of their career, they often have to let go of something to reach somewhere else. Unfortunately, the opportunity they pass on can often end up being the biggest mistake of their life.
Costner has had this experience two times in his career. While there is one film that he does not regret letting go of, there is one that has taken on the role of his biggest mistake.
Kevin Costner as Lt. John J. Dunbar in Dances With Wolves | Orion Pictures
However, when one is in the prime of their career, they often have to let go of something to reach somewhere else. Unfortunately, the opportunity they pass on can often end up being the biggest mistake of their life.
Costner has had this experience two times in his career. While there is one film that he does not regret letting go of, there is one that has taken on the role of his biggest mistake.
- 7/27/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The 33-year old son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Hanks has shared that his famous parents forbid him to take part in reality TV. Chet Hanks has revealed this tidbit of information after discussing his appearance on MTV’s The Surreal Life.
While Tom Hanks and Rita Hanks told their son to steer clear of any unscripted content, the rapper says that they did in fact approve of him appearing in the MTV series.
Tom, Rita Hanks – Approve Of The Surreal Life
“They definitely have said [no reality TV] in regard to the typical reality shows,” Chet recently shared. “When this came up, we discussed it and everybody agreed… we all agreed that this could be a really great opportunity for me and it was perfect.” He added, “They were really supportive. I was excited and everybody was.”
Chet Hanks went on to share that he has previously had other offers for...
While Tom Hanks and Rita Hanks told their son to steer clear of any unscripted content, the rapper says that they did in fact approve of him appearing in the MTV series.
Tom, Rita Hanks – Approve Of The Surreal Life
“They definitely have said [no reality TV] in regard to the typical reality shows,” Chet recently shared. “When this came up, we discussed it and everybody agreed… we all agreed that this could be a really great opportunity for me and it was perfect.” He added, “They were really supportive. I was excited and everybody was.”
Chet Hanks went on to share that he has previously had other offers for...
- 7/27/2024
- by Sarah Luoma
- Celebrating The Soaps
Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is stepping into the world of reality television with VH1’s revival of ‘The Surreal Life’. His journey to accepting this opportunity wasn’t straightforward, reflecting his complex relationship with his family and past struggles. Chet mentioned in a recent interview that his parents initially were against him joining reality television. They definitely have said in regard to the typical reality shows. When this came up, we discussed it and everybody agreed… we all agreed that this could be a really great opportunity for me and it was perfect, he...
- 7/27/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Gene Roddenberry was an American screenwriter and producer known for his work in the Star Trek franchises during its earlier stages. Although Roddenberry has several other projects to his name, his fame and acclaim grew with the franchise.
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
When Star Trek wanted a Phase II, the producers didn’t want to work with an unknown person. Well, that’s when they approached Roddenberry to write the script however, he refused the opportunity and he had a very valid reason to do so.
Gene Roddenberry Rejected Star Trek Phase II
Star Trek: The Original Series ended its run in 1969. Writer Gene Roddenberry thought to continue the franchise and take it in a better direction with Phase II of the franchise.
William Shatner in Star Trek: The Original series | Paramount Television
The production of Phase II started in 1977, and the eventual 1979 film...
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
When Star Trek wanted a Phase II, the producers didn’t want to work with an unknown person. Well, that’s when they approached Roddenberry to write the script however, he refused the opportunity and he had a very valid reason to do so.
Gene Roddenberry Rejected Star Trek Phase II
Star Trek: The Original Series ended its run in 1969. Writer Gene Roddenberry thought to continue the franchise and take it in a better direction with Phase II of the franchise.
William Shatner in Star Trek: The Original series | Paramount Television
The production of Phase II started in 1977, and the eventual 1979 film...
- 7/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Steve Harvey has made his name known as the popular host of Family Feud. However, it seems he might have some other plans in the future too. He has just announced that he has signed with a new agent. Here is what you need to know about Harvey and the changes he has made behind the scenes in his career.
Steve Harvey Signs With CAA For Representation
Steve Harvey has changed agents. The comedian and current Family Feud host has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to represent him. CAA has some huge clients, as they represent Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Murphy, Reese Witherspoon, and Zendaya.
Family Feud: Steve Harvey | YouTube
They will now have a hand in leading Harvey’s career (via Deadline). He is not only the host of Family Feud, but he also stars on Judge Steve Harvey and has a national radio show called The Steve Harvey Morning Show.
Steve Harvey Signs With CAA For Representation
Steve Harvey has changed agents. The comedian and current Family Feud host has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to represent him. CAA has some huge clients, as they represent Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Murphy, Reese Witherspoon, and Zendaya.
Family Feud: Steve Harvey | YouTube
They will now have a hand in leading Harvey’s career (via Deadline). He is not only the host of Family Feud, but he also stars on Judge Steve Harvey and has a national radio show called The Steve Harvey Morning Show.
- 7/26/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Which movie legend should be the next person to receive the 2025 SAG life achievement award? We recently offered a poll, which was won by three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep with 21.33% of support. She is just ahead of Glenn Close at 15.17%, Shirley MacLaine at 13.27% and Jessica Lange at 10.43%.
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. We will offer a separate poll coming up soon about possible TV stars who might receive this award. The 2025 Screen Actors Guild ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman (2018), Alan Alda (2019), Robert De Niro...
The SAG-AFTRA selection committee will likely be announcing their next recipient in the near future. We will offer a separate poll coming up soon about possible TV stars who might receive this award. The 2025 Screen Actors Guild ceremony will be live February 23 streaming on Netflix.
Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995
The following living people have already received this award and wouldn’t be chosen again (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman (2018), Alan Alda (2019), Robert De Niro...
- 7/25/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
As the situation comedy disappears from broadcast television, we might be losing more than simply 23 minutes of laughs surrounded by Progressive commercials. Over the past 50 years, the sitcom has been a surefire cannon from which to launch unknown comic actors onto the A-list.
Here are 7 sitcoms that turned anonymous comedians into the biggest stars in the world…
1 Mork & Mindy
Robin Williams was a 1970s club comic with a growing reputation as an improvisational genius. A guest turn on Happy Days — producer Garry Marshall’s kid was into Star Wars so Marshall ordered writers to invent a funny alien — launched a spin-off series that turned Williams into a star practically overnight. Also up for the Happy Days alien cameo? A young Richard Lewis.
2 Bosom Buddies
Want a idiotic premise for a sitcom? How about two guys who decide to pose as women so they can get a permanent room in an affordable women-only hotel.
Here are 7 sitcoms that turned anonymous comedians into the biggest stars in the world…
1 Mork & Mindy
Robin Williams was a 1970s club comic with a growing reputation as an improvisational genius. A guest turn on Happy Days — producer Garry Marshall’s kid was into Star Wars so Marshall ordered writers to invent a funny alien — launched a spin-off series that turned Williams into a star practically overnight. Also up for the Happy Days alien cameo? A young Richard Lewis.
2 Bosom Buddies
Want a idiotic premise for a sitcom? How about two guys who decide to pose as women so they can get a permanent room in an affordable women-only hotel.
- 7/25/2024
- Cracked
With the television landscape now dotted with a kaleidoscope of Yellowstone spinoff shows, one may be hard-pressed to piece together the tales chronicling the Dutton family’s journey. Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama has roped in a herd of viewers, evolving into a multi-series juggernaut that paints the rich history of the Duttons in vivid strokes, from the trials of 1883 to the tribulations of 1923.
While 1883 captivates as a standalone odyssey, following James and Margaret Dutton’s journey to claim their future, 1923 depicts the era of empire-building against the backdrop of Prohibition and the Great Depression.
Tim McGraw and Audie Rick in 1883 (2021) | Paramount+
But amidst all these chronicles, a question lingers like smoke over a prairie fire: which prequel has truly struck gold? It is no secret that fans are divided; some Reddit wranglers argue 1923 was dull, while others believe 1883 was “better”.
Thus, Paramount’s gamble to force a second season...
While 1883 captivates as a standalone odyssey, following James and Margaret Dutton’s journey to claim their future, 1923 depicts the era of empire-building against the backdrop of Prohibition and the Great Depression.
Tim McGraw and Audie Rick in 1883 (2021) | Paramount+
But amidst all these chronicles, a question lingers like smoke over a prairie fire: which prequel has truly struck gold? It is no secret that fans are divided; some Reddit wranglers argue 1923 was dull, while others believe 1883 was “better”.
Thus, Paramount’s gamble to force a second season...
- 7/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, where dreams are made and broken with the toss of a coin, sometimes it seems like the deck is stacked against even the most deserving actors. Take Tom Cruise, for example, who has charmed audiences with his megawatt grin and natural charisma. Yet, according to director Oliver Stone, the actor was unfairly denied the chance to clutch an Academy Award in his hands.
Cruise’s role in Born on the Fourth of July truly mirrored his acting chops. And thus, it seemed like he was destined for greatness and the coveted ‘Best Actor’ award at the Oscars. However, as fate would have it, the actor found himself up against a fierce competition that included the likes of Kenneth Branagh, Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, and Daniel Day-Lewis. The latter ultimately took home the Oscar for his role in My Left Foot.
Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July...
Cruise’s role in Born on the Fourth of July truly mirrored his acting chops. And thus, it seemed like he was destined for greatness and the coveted ‘Best Actor’ award at the Oscars. However, as fate would have it, the actor found himself up against a fierce competition that included the likes of Kenneth Branagh, Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, and Daniel Day-Lewis. The latter ultimately took home the Oscar for his role in My Left Foot.
Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July...
- 7/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has made some of the greatest films that will forever stand the test of time. The director has made films in every genre and has shown that he is a master at evoking awe and emotion in everything he does. In the 90s, Spielberg made two drastically different films based on World War II, considered among his best works.
Tom Hanks led the ensemble cast of Saving Private Ryan | Paramount Pictures
While 1993 Schindler’s List, focused on a German industrialist saving a thousand Polish Jews, 1998’s Saving Private Ryan dealt with a group of soldiers trying to locate the titular Ryan in Normandy. Tom Hanks played the lead role in the latter but several actors like Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford were considered before the Forrest Gump star.
Despite Mel Gibson’s Suggestions, Steven Spielberg Didn’t Cast Him in Saving Private Ryan
Mel Gibson as William Wallace...
Tom Hanks led the ensemble cast of Saving Private Ryan | Paramount Pictures
While 1993 Schindler’s List, focused on a German industrialist saving a thousand Polish Jews, 1998’s Saving Private Ryan dealt with a group of soldiers trying to locate the titular Ryan in Normandy. Tom Hanks played the lead role in the latter but several actors like Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford were considered before the Forrest Gump star.
Despite Mel Gibson’s Suggestions, Steven Spielberg Didn’t Cast Him in Saving Private Ryan
Mel Gibson as William Wallace...
- 7/25/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Chet Hanks, son of legendary Hollywood actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has made headlines with his decision to join the reality TV series The Surreal Life. It’s a turn many didn’t see coming, given his past avoidance of such offers. Why He Turned Down Previous Offers Chet revealed he had consistently declined reality TV opportunities, stating, I’ve been getting reality TV offers for a long time. I’ve always said no, because all the shows that have offered me to come on had been all about the drama, fighting, gossiping, you know… just really negative. His focus was rather on...
- 7/25/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
David Schwimmer’s portrayal of Ross Geller in the hit sitcom Friends was iconic. It not only presented his exceptional comic timing but also his magnificent range as an actor. While Schwimmer is still associated with his beloved paleontologist character, another series of his deserves equal credit.
David Schwimmer in a still from Friends || NBC
In 2003, David Schwimmer was a part of the American war drama miniseries, Band of Brothers. And due to his lovable role on Friends, it did not get the popularity it deserved.
David Schwimmer’s overlooked performance in Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers narrated the stories of Easy Company, part of the 101st Airborne Division. The well-acclaimed series had stars like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg helming the producer seat. But it also featured David Schwimmer playing the role of Captain Herbert Sobel. His character was specifically designed for the viewers to loathe. As the...
David Schwimmer in a still from Friends || NBC
In 2003, David Schwimmer was a part of the American war drama miniseries, Band of Brothers. And due to his lovable role on Friends, it did not get the popularity it deserved.
David Schwimmer’s overlooked performance in Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers narrated the stories of Easy Company, part of the 101st Airborne Division. The well-acclaimed series had stars like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg helming the producer seat. But it also featured David Schwimmer playing the role of Captain Herbert Sobel. His character was specifically designed for the viewers to loathe. As the...
- 7/24/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson‘s son, Chet Hanks, did not find childhood with his famous parents easy. In a recent appearance on the reality TV show Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets, he revealed his struggles with the public’s perception of him.
Chet candidly shared that he often felt “completely f—ing worthless” despite being the child of a superstar. He explained that strangers had preconceived notions about him. “People treated me like, ‘You must think you’re better than me’ when I didn’t. I just wanted to be friends with everybody and be treated like everybody else. But what am I supposed to do? Walk through the doors and be all meek and timid? That was a mind f— for me to deal with.”
Chet continued, “If you do walk in through the door and you’re like, ‘Here I am mother f—er,’ then it’s like,...
Chet candidly shared that he often felt “completely f—ing worthless” despite being the child of a superstar. He explained that strangers had preconceived notions about him. “People treated me like, ‘You must think you’re better than me’ when I didn’t. I just wanted to be friends with everybody and be treated like everybody else. But what am I supposed to do? Walk through the doors and be all meek and timid? That was a mind f— for me to deal with.”
Chet continued, “If you do walk in through the door and you’re like, ‘Here I am mother f—er,’ then it’s like,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
When it comes to diversity in filmmaking, Steven Spielberg tops the list. Over many decades of being one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, Spielberg has shown that he can never be boxed into one specific genre by becoming the master in everything. From action thrillers to intense dramas to historical biopics, he has proved that nothing is beyond his reach.
A still from Saving Private Ryan directed by Steven Spielberg (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
One of his most acclaimed films was the intense World War 2 drama Saving Private Ryan. The Oscar winner’s depiction of the horrors brought on by the war was deeply felt by every audience member across the globe. Interestingly, a pivotal and terrifying scene that amplified the suffering and sacrifice of the soldiers, was actually orchestrated by writer and director Frank Darabont.
This Director Can Take Credit For An Unforgettable Scene In Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan...
A still from Saving Private Ryan directed by Steven Spielberg (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
One of his most acclaimed films was the intense World War 2 drama Saving Private Ryan. The Oscar winner’s depiction of the horrors brought on by the war was deeply felt by every audience member across the globe. Interestingly, a pivotal and terrifying scene that amplified the suffering and sacrifice of the soldiers, was actually orchestrated by writer and director Frank Darabont.
This Director Can Take Credit For An Unforgettable Scene In Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan...
- 7/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, Band of Brothers is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen E. Ambrose. The miniseries tells a dramatized narrative of Easy Company’s exploits during the time of World War II. The characters of Band of Brothers are based on real people, many of whom die or sustain serious injuries.
David Schwimmer in Band of Brothers (2001) | HBO Entertainment
The miniseries flaunts a wide and talented ensemble including David Schwimmer who plays the role of Captain Herbert Sobel. For fans of the show, though, it was quite difficult seeing the actor play such a serious role after he had been linked with the comedy genre for such a long time. On the other hand, there is Ron Livingston’s Captain Lewis Nixon who fans believe could have been treated a bit better in the show.
Band of Brothers – Nixon Deserved Better...
David Schwimmer in Band of Brothers (2001) | HBO Entertainment
The miniseries flaunts a wide and talented ensemble including David Schwimmer who plays the role of Captain Herbert Sobel. For fans of the show, though, it was quite difficult seeing the actor play such a serious role after he had been linked with the comedy genre for such a long time. On the other hand, there is Ron Livingston’s Captain Lewis Nixon who fans believe could have been treated a bit better in the show.
Band of Brothers – Nixon Deserved Better...
- 7/24/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
A Turning Point in Sobriety Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, surprised many when he decided to join the cast of The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets. Previously known for turning down reality TV offers, he revealed a new perspective on his decision. I’ve been struggling with substance abuse since I was 16 years old… Finally at the age of 24 I decided to get some help… I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, Chet admitted. Newfound Vulnerability The now sober actor shared his excitement for the MTV series, noting that The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets offered...
- 7/24/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Tom Hanks is known for his good-guy roles in films and is often considered to be one of the greatest actors of the generation. Hanks has played iconic characters such as Saving Private Ryan’s John Miller, Toy Story’s Woody, and the eponymous character in Forrest Gump, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor.
While Hanks has not been a part of a major franchise yet, the two-time Oscar winner was reportedly being tapped to play a legendary character in the Star Trek: The Next Generation film. Though he was never cast as Zefram Cochrane, Hanks mentioned that he would have jumped at the opportunity of starring alongside Patrick Stewart.
Tom Hanks Was Considered For A Role In Star Trek: First Contact Tom Hanks in Cloud Atlas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Tom Hanks is a self-confessed Star Trek fan with The Next Generation being his favorite. The...
While Hanks has not been a part of a major franchise yet, the two-time Oscar winner was reportedly being tapped to play a legendary character in the Star Trek: The Next Generation film. Though he was never cast as Zefram Cochrane, Hanks mentioned that he would have jumped at the opportunity of starring alongside Patrick Stewart.
Tom Hanks Was Considered For A Role In Star Trek: First Contact Tom Hanks in Cloud Atlas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Tom Hanks is a self-confessed Star Trek fan with The Next Generation being his favorite. The...
- 7/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has been a commercial hit and a critical misfire.
In an era of declining Oscar telecast ratings, the new institution’s robust ticket sales — there have been nearly 2 million visitors since it opened in September 2021 — have turned it into a major Los Angeles draw, bolstered the Academy’s coffers and prompted inaugural museum director Bill Kramer’s ascension to CEO of AMPAS, the parent organization. Yet except for Regeneration, its lauded deep-dive showcase of Black American filmmaking through the early 1970s, the exhibits have been discourse duds, more fit for the local tourist attraction it is than the world-class institution it aims to be.
There’s been exuberant fan service (a sprawling tribute to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki) and dutiful minor-key spotlights on illustrious yet lower-profile luminaries like editor Thelma Schoonmaker and director Oscar Micheaux. Then there was the museum’s debut survey of the film industry,...
In an era of declining Oscar telecast ratings, the new institution’s robust ticket sales — there have been nearly 2 million visitors since it opened in September 2021 — have turned it into a major Los Angeles draw, bolstered the Academy’s coffers and prompted inaugural museum director Bill Kramer’s ascension to CEO of AMPAS, the parent organization. Yet except for Regeneration, its lauded deep-dive showcase of Black American filmmaking through the early 1970s, the exhibits have been discourse duds, more fit for the local tourist attraction it is than the world-class institution it aims to be.
There’s been exuberant fan service (a sprawling tribute to Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki) and dutiful minor-key spotlights on illustrious yet lower-profile luminaries like editor Thelma Schoonmaker and director Oscar Micheaux. Then there was the museum’s debut survey of the film industry,...
- 7/23/2024
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg has been instrumental in creating many landmark films in Hollywood, spanning genres from sci-fi and action-adventure to historical dramas. Among his diverse portfolio, some films resonate with him on a personal level, such as The Fabelmans.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Martin Kraft/Cca By-sa 4.0/Wikimedia Commons
Another standout is the 2002 crime comedy Catch Me If You Can, which Spielberg considers his most complex and personal exploration of a father-son relationship. In a previous interview, he shared that his deep admiration for the story inspired him to take the bold step of bringing it to the big screen.
Steven Spielberg Reflected on His Most Personal and Complex Film
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can, follows the adventures of Frank Abagnale Jr., who claimed to have carried out millions in scams while posing as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer before turning...
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Martin Kraft/Cca By-sa 4.0/Wikimedia Commons
Another standout is the 2002 crime comedy Catch Me If You Can, which Spielberg considers his most complex and personal exploration of a father-son relationship. In a previous interview, he shared that his deep admiration for the story inspired him to take the bold step of bringing it to the big screen.
Steven Spielberg Reflected on His Most Personal and Complex Film
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can, follows the adventures of Frank Abagnale Jr., who claimed to have carried out millions in scams while posing as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer before turning...
- 7/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg, with his cinematic canvas, has managed to launch several well-acclaimed movies and stars into the acting business. But one particular movie of his presented a con artist who enchanted America with his charm and cunning ways. The con artist in question is Frank Abagnale Jr. in the movie Catch Me If You Can.
Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Catch Me If You Can (2002) || DreamWorks Pictures
Starring the enigmatic Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead, it’s not like just any other movie and has a connection with Spielberg’s struggles in his own childhood.
Steven Spielberg’s Childhood Connection With Catch Me if You Can
Steven Spielberg, with his highly successful plethora of movies, needs no introduction. But the biographical comedy-drama Catch Me If You Can showed a completely different side of the filmmaker that many were not aware of. The movie also marks Spielberg’s first collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Catch Me If You Can (2002) || DreamWorks Pictures
Starring the enigmatic Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead, it’s not like just any other movie and has a connection with Spielberg’s struggles in his own childhood.
Steven Spielberg’s Childhood Connection With Catch Me if You Can
Steven Spielberg, with his highly successful plethora of movies, needs no introduction. But the biographical comedy-drama Catch Me If You Can showed a completely different side of the filmmaker that many were not aware of. The movie also marks Spielberg’s first collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio.
- 7/23/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Hollywood has never been one to shy away from making political statements, whether they’re roasting Donald Trump on what used to be called Twitter or proudly waving the blue flag. After the latest presidential debate, here’s a breakdown, five actors who’ve got Trump’s back and five who are definitely not feeling it.
Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Fox Family Entertainment
Despite some ups and downs in Joe Biden’s public perception, he’s garnered a top-tier lineup of celebrity endorsements in recent years. Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Taylor Swift, to name a few have backed him.
In contrast, Donald Trump, despite his history in Hollywood, has never managed to attract such significant star support. His endorsements largely come from the C- and D-list public figures.
5 Actors Who Are All-In for Donald Trump Roseanne Barr...
Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Fox Family Entertainment
Despite some ups and downs in Joe Biden’s public perception, he’s garnered a top-tier lineup of celebrity endorsements in recent years. Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Taylor Swift, to name a few have backed him.
In contrast, Donald Trump, despite his history in Hollywood, has never managed to attract such significant star support. His endorsements largely come from the C- and D-list public figures.
5 Actors Who Are All-In for Donald Trump Roseanne Barr...
- 7/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Commercial, the commercial arm of the U.K. public broadcaster, has ambitious growth goals. He and his team have acquired production banners in various countries, bought full control of streamer BritBox International, and are targeting to double the business’ 2021/2022 revenue and profit by 2027/2028.
On Tuesday, BBC Commercial, which is mainly driven by BBC Studios, reported its latest fiscal-year results, which took a hit due to “softness in the commissioning and advertising sales markets.”
However, the company also touted the growth of its hit kids and family franchise Bluey, and the strength of other content brands, including Doctor Who.
Its CEO, who focuses on ensuring financial and creative planning and success, is a former CFO of production firm Shine who previously also worked for Harper Collins U.K. in various commercial director roles and as finance director for Random House in the U.K.
Fussell talked...
On Tuesday, BBC Commercial, which is mainly driven by BBC Studios, reported its latest fiscal-year results, which took a hit due to “softness in the commissioning and advertising sales markets.”
However, the company also touted the growth of its hit kids and family franchise Bluey, and the strength of other content brands, including Doctor Who.
Its CEO, who focuses on ensuring financial and creative planning and success, is a former CFO of production firm Shine who previously also worked for Harper Collins U.K. in various commercial director roles and as finance director for Random House in the U.K.
Fussell talked...
- 7/23/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thanks to films like The Wolf of Wall Street, Titanic, The Great Gatsby and so much more, there is no doubt to the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio is a phenomenal actor. However, there is one actor out there who managed to intimidate him while working on a film together – Daniel Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis is a force to reckon with and while his ways to nail a role might not sit right with everyone, it sure helps him bring out the best in his characters.
Leonardo DiCaprio in Gangs of New York (2002) | Touchstone Pictures
After a few years of absence from the screen, Daniel Day-Lewis decided that Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York, which did a number on the audience, would be the perfect film for his return. Once back, he immersed himself in method acting and wouldn’t break character even when his co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio greeted him. Needless to say,...
Leonardo DiCaprio in Gangs of New York (2002) | Touchstone Pictures
After a few years of absence from the screen, Daniel Day-Lewis decided that Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York, which did a number on the audience, would be the perfect film for his return. Once back, he immersed himself in method acting and wouldn’t break character even when his co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio greeted him. Needless to say,...
- 7/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Robin Williams, who would have turned 73 over the weekend, loved making “strange films.” Out-of-the-box early choices like The World According to Garp and Moscow on the Hudson let Williams stretch his acting wings. But did their middling box-office success lower his status in the comedy hierarchy?
He was especially freaked out by the success of Trading Places, according to Dave Itzkoff’s biography, Robin. The odd couple/buddy comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy went gangbusters in the summer of 1983, and by Williams’ math, that was a problem. In his eyes, one comedian coming up meant another had to come down.
While Williams had a hard time translating his Mork & Mindy TV success into a film career, at least at first, Murphy was making the SNL-to-the-movies transition look easy. “Eddie is ideal. He knows exactly what he does and how to get it out on film perfectly,” Robin said.
He was especially freaked out by the success of Trading Places, according to Dave Itzkoff’s biography, Robin. The odd couple/buddy comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy went gangbusters in the summer of 1983, and by Williams’ math, that was a problem. In his eyes, one comedian coming up meant another had to come down.
While Williams had a hard time translating his Mork & Mindy TV success into a film career, at least at first, Murphy was making the SNL-to-the-movies transition look easy. “Eddie is ideal. He knows exactly what he does and how to get it out on film perfectly,” Robin said.
- 7/22/2024
- Cracked
During its run, Friends was no stranger to cameos. The series had many guest stars over the years, ranging from extras who were trying to make ends meet, to some of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. A-listers, ranging from Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Goldblum, and even Gary Oldman, each actor that made an appearance topped the one before them.
A still from NBC’s Friends | Warner Bros. Television
Although it is only natural that some cameos are going to be more impressive than others. There was one specific appearance in the series that managed to outshine all the others. Not because of the performance on its own, but because of the story behind it.
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal managed to impress the entire fandom with their one-minute appearance, and their talent is to thank for it.
The Greatest Betrayal In Friends
The 24th episode of the third...
A still from NBC’s Friends | Warner Bros. Television
Although it is only natural that some cameos are going to be more impressive than others. There was one specific appearance in the series that managed to outshine all the others. Not because of the performance on its own, but because of the story behind it.
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal managed to impress the entire fandom with their one-minute appearance, and their talent is to thank for it.
The Greatest Betrayal In Friends
The 24th episode of the third...
- 7/20/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kim Zolciak has opened up about her relationship with Chet Hanks. The pair were seen cozying up next to each other in bed in the trailer for Surreal Life: Villa Of Secrets. The Real Housewives alum says it brought her clarity amid her divorce from Kroy Biermann.
Kim Zolciak Had No Idea Who Chet Hanks Was
The trailer for the upcoming season of Surreal Life: Villa Of Secrets has sent fans reeling. Rhoa star Kim Zolciak was seen in bed with another man, and people are wondering if it had anything to do with the real reason she’s splitting up with her husband Kroy.
Kim told People that she wasn’t sure of what she should expect before appearing on the show. However, she knew that it would be good for her to get out of the house.
When she first met the group on Surreal Life, Kim said...
Kim Zolciak Had No Idea Who Chet Hanks Was
The trailer for the upcoming season of Surreal Life: Villa Of Secrets has sent fans reeling. Rhoa star Kim Zolciak was seen in bed with another man, and people are wondering if it had anything to do with the real reason she’s splitting up with her husband Kroy.
Kim told People that she wasn’t sure of what she should expect before appearing on the show. However, she knew that it would be good for her to get out of the house.
When she first met the group on Surreal Life, Kim said...
- 7/20/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Jay Song’s two-hour implosion of the social contract, 4Pm is delightfully frustrating, and terribly absurd. It is loosely based on the Belgian novel The Stranger Next Door, written by Francophone author Amélie Nothomb, and plays as if that scene from ‘The Burbs — the one where a meet-the-neighbours visit sees all parties sit in awkward, tense silence until Tom Hanks chokes on a sardine topped pretzel — was stretched out to feature film length. Where fruitless small talk, due to the desire to be polite, turns into a comic-existential horror film. The pace is often restrained, but the camera work is utterly manic. Jeong-In, a philosophy professor who about to embark on a one year sabbatical, decides to buy a home in the Korean countryside, and live...
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- 7/19/2024
- Screen Anarchy
The 2025 Oscars will be televised live on ABC on Sunday, March 2 next year while the nominations will be announced a couple of months earlier — on January 17. There is a hell of a long way to go until then, of course, but, for us here at Gold Derby, it’s never too late to start thinking about the next Academy Awards. With that in mind, here is a list of contenders we think could be potential Best Picture competitors, as well as all the information you need to know about them.
The 2025 Oscars is set for March 2, 2025 in its traditional home, the Dolby Theater. Films released theatrically from January 1 to December 31 of 2024 are eligible for consideration for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Scroll down for our updated 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Picture. (Only movies confirmed for release in 2024 are included; keep checking back as new contenders enter the race.)
Some of...
The 2025 Oscars is set for March 2, 2025 in its traditional home, the Dolby Theater. Films released theatrically from January 1 to December 31 of 2024 are eligible for consideration for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Scroll down for our updated 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Picture. (Only movies confirmed for release in 2024 are included; keep checking back as new contenders enter the race.)
Some of...
- 7/18/2024
- by Paul Sheehan and Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Say what you will about Joe Biden (and we’ve been as candid as anyone), the man has enjoyed an A-list roster of celebrity fans in recent years: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence and George Clooney are among those who have endorsed and/or fundraised. While Biden’s famous supporters haven’t been nearly so public or enthusiastic since his debate disaster, Hollywood loves the Dems and isn’t shy about it.
Donald Trump, despite having spend a great deal of time in Hollywood, has never drawn much star support. Yet he still has an odd assemblage of mostly C- and D-listers. To some extent, this is true of most modern Republican presidential candidates (with Ronald Reagan probably being the last to draw a fair amount major star support).
Do celebrity endorsements matter? Probably not. And among Republican voters, almost certainly not. But...
Donald Trump, despite having spend a great deal of time in Hollywood, has never drawn much star support. Yet he still has an odd assemblage of mostly C- and D-listers. To some extent, this is true of most modern Republican presidential candidates (with Ronald Reagan probably being the last to draw a fair amount major star support).
Do celebrity endorsements matter? Probably not. And among Republican voters, almost certainly not. But...
- 7/18/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Spielberg chased Daniel Day-Lewis for the title role in Lincoln for nine years before the actor committed to the role. After the director met with him for the first time, Day-Lewis sent him a letter explaining why he could not take part in the project. Spielberg had the script rewritten for him and he rejected it yet again.
Daniel Day-Lewis in a still from Lincoln | DreamWorks Pictures
Spielberg brought in Tony Kushner, who previously wrote Munich for him, to write a more character-oriented story that was eventually made into the film. After Day-Lewis turned him down, Spielberg approached Liam Neeson to play the role, who prepared for the role extensively. However, Neeson left the project in 2010 and it circled back to Day-Lewis once again.
Steven Spielberg Had To Go The Extra Mile To Convince Daniel Day-Lewis To Star In Lincoln Sally Field and Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln | DreamWorks Pictures...
Daniel Day-Lewis in a still from Lincoln | DreamWorks Pictures
Spielberg brought in Tony Kushner, who previously wrote Munich for him, to write a more character-oriented story that was eventually made into the film. After Day-Lewis turned him down, Spielberg approached Liam Neeson to play the role, who prepared for the role extensively. However, Neeson left the project in 2010 and it circled back to Day-Lewis once again.
Steven Spielberg Had To Go The Extra Mile To Convince Daniel Day-Lewis To Star In Lincoln Sally Field and Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln | DreamWorks Pictures...
- 7/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Guillermo del Toro’s boundless imagination, from the gothic horrors of “Crimson Peak” to the creature-feature-inspired “The Shape of Water,” has been cultivated by a lifelong love of cinema. The Mexican filmmaker proudly wears his influences on his sleeves, while championing the past and future of moviegoing and movie-making. Just take his latest projects.
There’s the stunning, stop-motion “Pinocchio” reimagining, which is leagues better than Disney’s straight-to-streaming competitor — far too slick for its own good (no matter how much Tom Hanks tried). And, also at Netflix, there’s the “Cabinet of Curiosities“: an eight-part horror anthology that unfortunately does not include any directing from del Toro, but does feature his writing, producing, and a Rod Serling-like “Twilight Zone” style intro for each episode.
Before that, the 2021 show business noir “Nightmare Alley” saw del Toro loosely remake a 1947 classic, but he also imbued plenty of his own...
There’s the stunning, stop-motion “Pinocchio” reimagining, which is leagues better than Disney’s straight-to-streaming competitor — far too slick for its own good (no matter how much Tom Hanks tried). And, also at Netflix, there’s the “Cabinet of Curiosities“: an eight-part horror anthology that unfortunately does not include any directing from del Toro, but does feature his writing, producing, and a Rod Serling-like “Twilight Zone” style intro for each episode.
Before that, the 2021 show business noir “Nightmare Alley” saw del Toro loosely remake a 1947 classic, but he also imbued plenty of his own...
- 7/17/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Steven Spielberg, the master auteur, had somewhat of a crash course in the interdependent working relationship between a director and the studio quite early on in his career. Despite his natural expertise and ingrained talent for producing cinematic masterpieces, Spielberg is not entirely immune to box office failures.
Steven Spielberg on the sets of 1941 [Credit: Amblin]
The director of the aquatic thriller, Jaws, and sci-fi alien film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, had ridden the wave of success and glory for far too long to realize that without studio interference, a project can sometimes go downhill too. And Spielberg was quick to learn that on the evening of the premiere of 1941.
Steven Spielberg and His Radical New Hollywood Era
No studio production enters the final theatrical lineup without the absolute say-so of the higher-up execs. The Hollywood of today is entirely guided by the principle of equal collaboration between the suits and the creatives.
Steven Spielberg on the sets of 1941 [Credit: Amblin]
The director of the aquatic thriller, Jaws, and sci-fi alien film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, had ridden the wave of success and glory for far too long to realize that without studio interference, a project can sometimes go downhill too. And Spielberg was quick to learn that on the evening of the premiere of 1941.
Steven Spielberg and His Radical New Hollywood Era
No studio production enters the final theatrical lineup without the absolute say-so of the higher-up execs. The Hollywood of today is entirely guided by the principle of equal collaboration between the suits and the creatives.
- 7/16/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The American Film Institute will select its 50th life achievement award recipient in the next few months. We recently offered a poll about which epic actor should receive this AFI honor in 2025. Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is your top choice with 20.33% of support based on our poll results.
In a separate poll, Francis Ford Coppola finished first ahead of Ron Howard and Ridley Scott among many possible directors. In another separate poll, we asked which legendary actress should receive this honor, with Glenn Close winning ahead of Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.
Here are the results of the poll following Hopkins in first place:
Robert Redford (19.51%)
Gene Hackman (13.01%)
Daniel Day-Lewis (12.20%)
Michael Caine (10.57%)
Tom Cruise (7.32%)
Samuel L. Jackson (4.88%)
Leonardo DiCaprio (4.88%)
Jeff Bridges (4.07%)
Brad Pitt (0.81%)
Bill Murray (0.81%)
Robert Duvall (0.81%)
Robert Downey, Jr. (0.81%)
Sean Penn (0.00%)
Eddie Murphy (0.00%)
Michael Keaton (0.00%)
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
In a separate poll, Francis Ford Coppola finished first ahead of Ron Howard and Ridley Scott among many possible directors. In another separate poll, we asked which legendary actress should receive this honor, with Glenn Close winning ahead of Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.
Here are the results of the poll following Hopkins in first place:
Robert Redford (19.51%)
Gene Hackman (13.01%)
Daniel Day-Lewis (12.20%)
Michael Caine (10.57%)
Tom Cruise (7.32%)
Samuel L. Jackson (4.88%)
Leonardo DiCaprio (4.88%)
Jeff Bridges (4.07%)
Brad Pitt (0.81%)
Bill Murray (0.81%)
Robert Duvall (0.81%)
Robert Downey, Jr. (0.81%)
Sean Penn (0.00%)
Eddie Murphy (0.00%)
Michael Keaton (0.00%)
See American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Recipients
Starting in the early 1970s,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Who needs a house of horrors when you can stride alongside Philippe Petit, high above the hustle & bustle of 1970s New York, on a death-defying tightrope walk that’ll make your palms sweat and your head spin? Well, Robert Zemeckis’ 2015 biographical drama, The Walk, led you on a cinematic tightrope where you may find your stomach doing somersaults.
In this vertiginous venture, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Philippe Petit, we were invited to tangibly tread, albeit vicariously, between the iconic Twin Towers, chasing the footsteps of the legendary French high-wire artist. Zemeckis didn’t just let you watch; he placed you on that slender cable in the air, conjuring realism through the big screen that neither Petit’s own memoir nor the gripping documentary could.
Robert Zemeckis’ 2015 biographical drama, The Walk | Sony Pictures Releasing
Viscerally, the director’s objective was accomplished; there were tidings of audience members experiencing nausea, anxiety, or even walking out during screenings.
In this vertiginous venture, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Philippe Petit, we were invited to tangibly tread, albeit vicariously, between the iconic Twin Towers, chasing the footsteps of the legendary French high-wire artist. Zemeckis didn’t just let you watch; he placed you on that slender cable in the air, conjuring realism through the big screen that neither Petit’s own memoir nor the gripping documentary could.
Robert Zemeckis’ 2015 biographical drama, The Walk | Sony Pictures Releasing
Viscerally, the director’s objective was accomplished; there were tidings of audience members experiencing nausea, anxiety, or even walking out during screenings.
- 7/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, where actors face immense pressure to conform, Neal McDonough has carved out a unique path for himself through unwavering principles and faith.
The Yellowstone actor has encountered several difficulties and obstacles throughout his career as a result of turning down parts that required him to perform s*x or kissing sequences. McDonough gives two reasons for this, both of which have to do with his religious and personal beliefs.
Neal McDonough in Van Helsing (2016) || Syfy
After marrying Ruve McDonough in 2003, the actor, a longtime Catholic, made the decision to honor his wife and his faith by declining to be involved in any intimate scenes.
The Reason Why Neal McDonough Refuses To Do Intimate Scenes
Neal McDonough has had a diverse and impressive career in Hollywood. However, even with a career spanning several genres and roles, he has kept one thing constant. That is his steadfast refusal to participate in intimate scenes.
The Yellowstone actor has encountered several difficulties and obstacles throughout his career as a result of turning down parts that required him to perform s*x or kissing sequences. McDonough gives two reasons for this, both of which have to do with his religious and personal beliefs.
Neal McDonough in Van Helsing (2016) || Syfy
After marrying Ruve McDonough in 2003, the actor, a longtime Catholic, made the decision to honor his wife and his faith by declining to be involved in any intimate scenes.
The Reason Why Neal McDonough Refuses To Do Intimate Scenes
Neal McDonough has had a diverse and impressive career in Hollywood. However, even with a career spanning several genres and roles, he has kept one thing constant. That is his steadfast refusal to participate in intimate scenes.
- 7/16/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Robert Zemeckis’s re-released fantasy is entirely ridiculous, hokey-sentimental and politically naive, but it’s superbly paced and expertly acted
• This article contains spoilers for Forrest Gump
Robert Zemeckis’s comedy drama is rereleased for its 30th anniversary, starring Tom Hanks as its savant-patriot hero goof from the fictional town of Greenbow, Alabama. It is adapted from Winston Groom’s bestseller from the Reaganite 80s, but the movie arrived for the presidency of Bill Clinton, who had his own Gump body-language, and it happens to contain a complimentary remark about his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas.
And every time I watch it, I swear that this entirely ridiculous, hokey-sentimental and politically naive fantasy isn’t going to get under my skin but every time it does. It is superbly paced, expertly acted, it looks great, and there is a kind of needling, sleeve-tugging genius in Hanks’ performance, despite that outrageous Jimmy-Stewart-with-a-head-injury voice.
• This article contains spoilers for Forrest Gump
Robert Zemeckis’s comedy drama is rereleased for its 30th anniversary, starring Tom Hanks as its savant-patriot hero goof from the fictional town of Greenbow, Alabama. It is adapted from Winston Groom’s bestseller from the Reaganite 80s, but the movie arrived for the presidency of Bill Clinton, who had his own Gump body-language, and it happens to contain a complimentary remark about his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas.
And every time I watch it, I swear that this entirely ridiculous, hokey-sentimental and politically naive fantasy isn’t going to get under my skin but every time it does. It is superbly paced, expertly acted, it looks great, and there is a kind of needling, sleeve-tugging genius in Hanks’ performance, despite that outrageous Jimmy-Stewart-with-a-head-injury voice.
- 7/16/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
When it debuted in 1993, the legal drama Philadelphia made an immense impact on critics and moviegoers. The reason for this was how the movie presented sensitive subjects like AIDS and homophobia on screen. Directed under the vision of Jonathan Demme, the movie had Tom Hanks in the lead, playing the role of Andrew Beckett, a lawyer who gets fired from his law firm because of his homosexuality and AIDS-positive status.
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993) || TriStar Pictures
He employs Joe Miller, a homophobic small-time attorney played by Denzel Washington, to fight against this prejudice. But Washington wasn’t the first choice of the makers. Interestingly, comedic icons like Bill Murray and Robin Williams were being considered for his role. But destiny had other plans.
Not Denzel Washington, but Robin Williams and Bill Murray were being eyed for Philadelphia
Inspired by real-life events, the sole aim of the makers before creating this...
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993) || TriStar Pictures
He employs Joe Miller, a homophobic small-time attorney played by Denzel Washington, to fight against this prejudice. But Washington wasn’t the first choice of the makers. Interestingly, comedic icons like Bill Murray and Robin Williams were being considered for his role. But destiny had other plans.
Not Denzel Washington, but Robin Williams and Bill Murray were being eyed for Philadelphia
Inspired by real-life events, the sole aim of the makers before creating this...
- 7/15/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Let’s flashback to the summer of ’95 when movies were more than flicks—they were cultural events, grand spectacles that had everyone buzzing. That year, theaters were ablaze with standout blockbusters that defined the summer movie season. Michael Bay’s explosive Bad Boys kicked off the buddy cop genre into high gear with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence turning the charm up to eleven. Then there was Die Hard with a Vengeance, where Bruce Willis teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson in a thrilling game of cat and mouse through the streets of New York, which, for my money, is the best of the bunch. But let’s save that for another day. Even Disney threw its hat in the ring with Pocahontas, captivating audiences with its lush animation and heartfelt storytelling.
In this arena of heavyweights, Apollo 13 carved out its niche, offering a different kind of thrill. This...
In this arena of heavyweights, Apollo 13 carved out its niche, offering a different kind of thrill. This...
- 7/15/2024
- by Michael Conway
- JoBlo.com
Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks, two of Hollywood’s most prolific actors, playing a gay couple in a movie that not only addressed homophobia but also HIV/AIDs was certainly not in the cards in 1993. But so it was. Receiving incredibly positive critical and audience reaction, Philadelphia quickly became one of the highest-grossing movies of that time, despite being Banderas and Hanks’ most controversial movie of their careers.
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia | TriStar Pictures
While Hanks later seemed to have a different opinion of the film, Banderas back then was in awe of the way the movie changed things. He even revealed one deleted scene from the movie that never made it to the final film.
One Deleted Scene from Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks’ Philadelphia
Philadelphia (1993) | TriStar Pictures
A legal drama that dealt with homophobia and the misconceptions regarding HIV/AIDS, Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks‘ Philadelphia was a...
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia | TriStar Pictures
While Hanks later seemed to have a different opinion of the film, Banderas back then was in awe of the way the movie changed things. He even revealed one deleted scene from the movie that never made it to the final film.
One Deleted Scene from Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks’ Philadelphia
Philadelphia (1993) | TriStar Pictures
A legal drama that dealt with homophobia and the misconceptions regarding HIV/AIDS, Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks‘ Philadelphia was a...
- 7/15/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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