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HBO Developing New WW2 Mini-Series with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:30:14 +0000

Any TV fan knows that all good things cinematic come in threes, so why would HBO's collaboration with legendary director Steven Spielberg and Hollywood icon Tom Hanks be any different? Following 2001's acclaimed mini-series 'Band of Brothers' and 2010 successor 'The Pacific,' the holy TV trinity has begun work on a third World War II mini-series, to once again adapt another historical account. Get the details on HBO's 'Masters of the Air' from Spielberg and Hanks inside!

'Saving Mr. Banks': First Look at Tom Hanks as Walt Disney

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:29:00 +0000

Tom Hanks is among Hollywood's most beloved actors, so who better to inhabit Walt Disney, one of Tinseltown's most ambitious dreamers? Hanks is portraying Disney in 'Saving Mr. Banks,' and today we're getting our first look at the man in all his mustachioed glory.

Tom Hanks Recites 'Full House'-Inspired Slam Poetry

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:45:50 +0000

We’re about to insist that Tom Hanks stop being so awesome. It’s getting out of hand. From hilarious pictures with strangers to amazing storytelling, he’s getting to be too much. And now this. Hanks went on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ wearing a turtleneck and a mustache, and performed a slam poem about ‘Full House.’ [...]

Tom Hanks Shows Up On 'SNL'

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:58:45 +0000

Amid last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live‘ cold open â€”Â mocking the second Presidential Debate â€”Â a familiar face emerged from the crowd… Nope, it wasn’t Aidy Bryant (who portrayed Candy Crowley), nor Jason Sudeikis as Governor Mitt Romney or newcomer Jay Pharaoh playing an eerily accurate President Obama. In fact, it wasn’t a member of the current [...]

Watch Tom Hanks Drop the F-Bomb on 'Good Morning America'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:58:58 +0000

Tom Hanks is America’s sweetheart and by all accounts one of the nicest men on the planet. He would never curse! So imagine the surprise at ‘Good Morning America’ when Hanks stopped by and delivered an F-bomb at 8:25am. Good morning, America! Hanks was on ‘Good Morning America’ to promote his upcoming movie ‘Cloud Atlas‘ [...]

Watch Tom Hanks' Touching and Funny Eulogy for Michael Clarke Duncan

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:58:56 +0000

Michael Clarke Duncan was laid to rest yesterday in Los Angeles and a number of his friends were on hand to share their memories of the larger-than-life actor including Jay Leno, Holly Robinson-Peete, Stevie Wonder and his 'Green Mile' co-star Tom Hanks. Below you can watch Hanks speak lovingly about his favorite Michael Clarke Duncan story, which had the audience laughing.

Will Tom Hanks Take on Hitler for His New Movie 'In the Garden of Beasts'?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:47:19 +0000

Universal and Tom Hanks’ production company Playtone have optioned the film rights to Erik Larson’s best-seller ‘In the Garden of Beasts,’ which centers around the Hitler era. The Oscar-winning actor may also get the chance to star in the movie.

Tom Hanks Issues $25 Refund to Couple Who Disliked 'Larry Crowne'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:17 +0000

Hollywood living legend Tom Hanks just proved, once again, that he may be the nicest movie star ever when he personally refunded fans who disliked his latest film, ‘Larry Crowne.’ While at a gas station filling up his car — yeah, he does that too — the two-time Oscar winner was approached by a couple [...]

Tom Hanks Interrupts Interview With Julia Roberts on the 'Late Show' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:30:27 +0000

It seems like Tom Hanks has been everywhere recently promoting his new movie ‘Larry Crowne.’ And now, he’s even taken to interrupting other star’s interviews to promote the new flick.

On the ‘Late Show’ Thursday night, Hanks crashed a segment with co-star Julia Roberts while she played a game with David Letterman. A hilarious round of trivia similar to ‘The Newlywed Game’ followed.

Tom Hanks and David Letterman Swap Outfits [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:31:49 +0000

Wanting to look his snazziest for his upcoming segment, Tom Hanks interrupted David Letterman during the monologue on Tuesday night’s ‘Late Show’ and asked if they could swap clothing.

“I’m not really feeling great about this outfit,” said Hanks. “Hey, will you trade jackets with me?”

Tom Hanks Breaks Out Crazy Dance Moves With Shapely Univision Weather Lady [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:36:10 +0000

What’s a guy to do when he’s trying to promote a movie on station which is broadcast in a language he doesn’t really speak or understand?

Well, if you’re Tom Hanks, and you’re appearing on Univision in support of your upcoming film ‘Larry Crowne,’ you simply get past all of the awkward attempts at translation and start speaking the international language of dance.

'Hanks Aficionado,' a Tom Hanks Magazine From Funny or Die

Andrea Rosen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:07:08 +0000

The Funny or Die team isn’t taking it easy after their win at the 2011 Webby Awards. The humor site has been hard at work creating ‘Hanks Aficionado,’ a three-page web magazine parody all about legendary actor Tom Hanks. Hanks has become something of an internet darling lately thanks to his cheeky tweets (all signed “Hanx”) and rapping son Chet Haze.

The infinitely talented star of ‘Big’ and ‘Cast Away’ isn’t just the subject of the publication, FoD also imagines him as its cocky editor-in-chief. Hanks’ letter from the editor in the inaugural issue declares, “I could kill a man and nobody would care.” Some of the hilarious coverlines sadly don’t exist as full articles (we’d read ”An exclusive interview with Wilson” in a minute), but there is a preview for next month’s swimsuit issue, which we hope becomes a reality.

See the full cover below: