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It's Emma Thompson, Not Tom Hanks, Taking The Plaudits For 'Saving Mr Banks'
Saving Mr Banks has been marketed, or at least interpreted, as a film about Walt Disney. But the crux of the film can be found in Pamela Lyndon Travers’ struggle to keep her story true...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
'Gravity' Still Orbiting Top Spot At The Us Box Office For Third Week Running
It's been three weeks since it was released to the American public, but the sci-fi thriller Gravity has stayed strong and continued to dominate the US box office. The Sandra Bullock and George Clooney-starring film...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
Emma Thompson's 'Prickly Pear' Behaviour
Emma Thompson enjoyed channelling her inner-diva in 'Saving Mr. Banks'.The 54-year-old actress portrays P.L. Travers, the cantankerous author of 'Mary Poppins', in Disney's new period drama about the creation of the classic movie based on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
'Gravity' Leads At The Box Office Once Again After Lackluster Weekend
Gravity needs no introduction anymore. The Sandra Bullock and George Clooney-starring sci-fi thriller has been written about and praised highly non-stop since it was released three weeks ago and on the top of this massive...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
A Week In News: '50 Shades' Kerfuffle, Sad 'Glee' Announcement, & The Loss Of Ed Lauter
'50 Shades' of Shambles: Where do we begin? Leading man Charlie Hunnam AKA Christian Grey, walks out of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, citing "an immersive schedule," Dakota Johnson starts feeling uneasy and Irish...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
What Are You Seeing This Weekend? Captain Phillips, Escape Plan, Enough Said?
Without making the tired, systematic glee-filled statement that ‘it’s Friday’ and ‘it’s time for fun’ - because most people have to walk their dogs and tidy the house on the weekend instead of drinking coffee...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
Robert Pattinson & Colin Hanks To Star In Short Film About Male Prostitutes
Twilight star Robert Pattinson and Tom Hanks' actor son Colin have teamed up in a new movie about Brazilian male prostitutes.The two stars will lead the cast in short film Misoneism, which Death Grips drummer...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2013
Taxi Driver Landed Tom Hanks Movie Role After Chance News Report
Former taxi driver Barkhad Abdi was catapulted into a Hollywood movie starring Oscar winner Tom Hanks after seeing a Tv report about the auditions.Abdi, of Minnesota, Minneapolis, was working as a humble cabbie when he...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2013
Sandra Bullock Knows All The Words To Sugarhill Gang's 'Rapper's Delight', And We’Ve Got Proof!
Is there anything Sandra Bullock can’t do? As Dr. Ryan Stone, she didn’t actually go into space, but if her and George Clooney’s filming testimonies are anything to go by, it was of the most...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2013
Sandra Bullock Re-creates The 'Chopsticks' Scene From 'Big' With Tom Hanks [Video]
Sandra Bullock impressed her UK audience with her rendition of 'Chopsticks' on a giant piano mat as she joined Tom Hanks in his re-creation of the similar scene from his 1988 movie Big.The Gravity star...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 October 2013
A Tom Hanks Tour-de-force, But Was 'Captain Phillips' Really A Hero?
Tom Hanks is winning plaudits left, right and center for his portrayal of merchant mariner Captain Richard Phillips in Paul Greengrass's critically acclaimed movie. The Hollywood actor's performance as the titular hero who stood up...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2013
'Gravity' Maintains Box Office Stronghold As 'Captain Phillips' Sails Into Second
Space thriller Gravity has dominated the American box office rankings for the second consecutive weekend. The last weekend (from 11th Oct.) saw the Alfonso Cuarón-directed film rake in an estimated $44.3m (£27.7m), according to BBC...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2013
'Captain Phillips' Has A Strong Maiden Voyage, But Cannot Knock 'Gravity' From The Top Of The Box Office
Captain Phillips has been given a strong critical appraisal and, with Tom Hanks as it's star, has one of the most popular movie stars working today providing even more cause for people to come and...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2013
A Week In Movies: Mitty Premieres In New York, Gravity Lands In London, Radcliffe Talks Ginsberg, Frankenstein Teases
Ben Stiller's remake of the 1947 classic premiered at the New York Film Festival this week, with Stiller and costars Kristin Wiig and Adam Scott in attendance. The film, about a mild-mannered office worker with...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2013
'Captain Phillips' Is A Biopic Done Right, Say The Critics: Review Round-up
Based on the book A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, the real-life story of when Cpt. Richard Phillip was taken hostage by Somali pirates in 2009, Captain Phillips has...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2013
'Captain Phillips': Tom Hanks Faces Down Pirates & Triumphs
Captain Phillips has been hailed with a wave of incredible reviews. The film, which is released in the US tomorrow, has been described as "a survival saga that raises the pulse and tweaks the conscience"...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2013
So Far, It's Been Smooth Sailing For Tom Hanks' Intense Biographical Thriller "Captain Phillips"
Far from taking it easy his diabetes diagnoses, Tom Hanks is in the midst of promoting his upcoming action thriller, Captain Phillips. The Paul Greengrass directed film tells the story of Captain Richard Phillips, a...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2013
A Week In News: Miley On Snl, Gravity Storms Box-office And Tom Hanks's Diabetes
Miley's Homecoming: Miley Cyrus made her triumphant return to Saturday Night Live on Sunday and, hey, what do you know, the reviews were actually pretty good. She clearly had plenty of material to work with,...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2013
Tom Hanks Rules Out Any Future "Weight Gain Roles" Following Diabetes Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on CBS's The Late Show with David Letterman, Tom Hanks appeared as a guest and had a totally unexpected announcement for the host and audience; that he is suffering from type...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2013
Why Tom Hanks Could Win His Second Oscar For 'Captain Phillips'
Captain Phillips has sailed gently into the Oscars race this year, creeping up on Twelve Years a Slave, American Hustle and Gravity with a handful of positive screenings at the festivals and praise for its...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2013
Tom Hanks Has Type-2 Diabetes, "Something's Going To Kill Us All," He Tells Letterman
Tom Hanks, in his usual, emphatic way, was entertainingly nonchalant when he revealed he had type-2 diabetes to David Letterman on the host’s late night chat show."I went to the doctor and he said 'You...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 October 2013
Tom Hanks Reveals Shock Health Worries: He Has Type 2 Diabetes
Tom Hanks dished out some particularly unfortunate news earlier this week when he appeared on Monday night's (7 Oct.) edition of The Late Show with David Letterman. The double Oscar-winner appeared on the late night...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 October 2013
Tom Hanks' Diabetes Announcement Shocks Fans Of The Actor
Tom Hanks’ diabetes announcement surprised Letterman viewers on Monday night, when the actor revealed that he has been living with the condition for some time now. Hanks has Type 2 diabetes and the news sparked...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 October 2013
A Week In Movies: Big Films Hit Britain, New York Premieres For Hanks And The Coens, Statham Fights Back
Two big British films hit UK cinemas this week. After storming the Scottish box office last weekend and garnering rave reviews across the board, Filth arrives in the rest of the country this week. Based...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
From Action To Art House: Paul Giamatti Adds A Touch Of Excellence To This Year's Upcoming Flicks
Paul Giamatti is not the sort of actor who gets typecast easily, his first major success was his role in 'American Splendor' in 2001 for which he won an award for Best Breakthrough Performance from...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
Tom Hanks Doesn't Re-watch His Films
Tom Hanks doesn't re-watch his own films.The 57-year-old star - who has starred in many beloved movies such as 'Splash', 'Catch Me If You Can' and 'The Green Mile' - prefers not to watch himself...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 October 2013
Tom Hanks' 'Captain Phillips' Kicks Off 51st New York Film Festival
Tom Hank's 'Captain Phillips' Kick Off 51st New York Film Festival world Premiere of 'Captain Phillips' that screened at Lincoln's Center's Alice Tully Hall.}Tom Hanks starring as Captain PhillipsBritain's Paul Greengrass directed the intense real-life...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2013
Tom Hanks Producing 1960s Documentary Series
Tom Hanks is set to produce a historical 10-part documentary series all about the Swinging Sixties.The Forrest Gump star is teaming up with producers at news network Cnn and Herzog & Company to kick-off the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2013
Tom Hanks' Stint On Jury Duties Ends After Misconduct Claim
Tom Hanks has been serving as part of a 12-person jury for a domestic violence case since last week, and yesterday (12 September) his time in court came to an end. The trial was forced...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 September 2013
Tom Hanks Jury Duty Halted By Allegations Of Tampering
Tom Hanks does live in some normality as this week he was a juror for a case in LA, however the trial came to an abrupt end on Wednesday (September 11, 2013) after there were...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 September 2013
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