NYCat 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Tom Hanks Lends a Hand to an Italian Wedding Tom Hanks on the set of Angels & Demons, with bride and her father Tom Hanks to the rescue! The double Oscar winner, 51, in Rome to film the Da Vinci Code sequel Angels & Demons, realized that the production had closed down a significant portion of the town serving as the movie location – including streets surrounding the church where a wedding was to take place. Hanks's solution? Stepping in and personally escorting the bride to the church – though certainly stopping short of walking her down the aisle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoyaheel 1,874 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 God he still has that awful haircut. Did anyone else envision him with hair that bad while reading Angels & Demons or DaVinci Code? I certainly didn't!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchDoll 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I think it's creepy looking. I love his curly locks much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedda_louella 1 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I think it's creepy looking. I love his curly locks much better. Yeah, when every reviewer mentions your awful hairstyle in the first film, change it in the second one. Still, Mr. Publicly Nice Guy was being a publicly nice guy escorting the bride through the barricades. It was a nice addition to her wedding and a story for the children someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchDoll 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Agreed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyD 2 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 Stars hit box office sweet spot Will Smith among actors who have stayed hot By ANNE THOMPSON Call it the Fluke Zone. It's a place where a movie star can do no wrong. Audiences love you no matter what you do. The trick is to stay in the Zone as long as possible. It's hard to get there. Few actors ever make it. Robert Downey Jr. and Shia LaBeouf are getting close this summer. But will auds put them over the top? The rewards are huge at the top of the Hollywood food chain. You can cherry-pick the best and most commercial projects, and in theory, enjoy years of jet-set glory along with hefty cuts of the first-dollar gross. But it's not easy. Beyond possessing the usual movie-star assets, staying at the top takes smarts, tenacity and an ability to tune in to what audiences want. Assuming you care. Many stars fall out of the Fluke Zone when they lose touch with their fans. They tire of the limitations of carrying formula studio pics. Audiences see a star in the Zone as someone who delivers every time. That was once true for Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks and Mel Gibson. But not anymore. They're maturing, taking more chances, seeking just the right balance of commercial and quality, straying from what audiences want. That doesn't mean they can't score the occasional B.O. smash. It just means they no longer guarantee them. "If you expand past the audience comfort zone," says producer James Jacks, "you're not a brand name anymore." Nicolas Cage and Bruce Willis seesaw between studio tentpoles like "National Treasure" and "Live Free or Die Hard" and more adventurous fare. Johnny Depp, for example, is never going to color inside studio lines. He followed up his three-"Pirate" $2.76 billion B.O. bonanza with the serial-killer Stephen Sondheim musical, "Sweeney Todd." Not surprisingly, it did not break box office records. But he nabbed an Oscar nom. Looking at this summer's movies, there's only one star in the Zone: Will Smith. The hardest-working man in showbiz is doing what it takes: picking blockbusters crammed with f/x and action such as the "Independence Day" and "Men in Black" series, "I Robot" and "I Am Legend," along with the occasional acting showcase, from the career-turning "Six Degrees of Separation" and "Ali" to his Oscar-nommed turn in "The Pursuit of Happyness." And Smith, borrowing a page from Cruise and Schwarzenegger, works long hours burnishing his press on global promo tours. All that elbow grease has paid off. This summer, in Peter Berg's "Hancock," Smith plays a homeless superhero. Will his B.O. run continue? Nothing lasts forever. Age is an enemy of the Zone, especially for muscle action stars. Schwarzenegger and Stallone could only last so long. With a far wider range, Harrison Ford, 65, defined the smart action hero. He has resolutely stayed the superstar course in the three decades since he broke out in George Lucas' "American Graffiti" and "Star Wars." However, his insistence on $20 million-plus paydays in recent years has hurt him. He says he works too hard not to get paid. He pushed hard for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"; finally Lucas and Steven Spielberg came through, helping the star pull out of an eight-year slump that included "Six, Days, Seven Nights," "Hollywood Homicide," "K-19: The Widowmaker," and "Firewall." It's tougher for women. While men grow into their masculine authority, reaching their prime in their 40s, women have a shorter shelf life in the Zone. Hollywood doesn't allow them much room for error. But Angelina Jolie is breaking the mold. While she is not in the Zone -- "A Mighty Heart" proves that -- she could be. Jolie is Hollywood's first bona fide femme action star ("Alien" star Sigourney Weaver paved the way). Jolie mixes it up with the best of them. She can be tough, sexy, lethal, funny and heartbreaking, from her career-making Oscar turn in "Girl, Interrupted" to "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," in which she met her match and partner, Brad Pitt. While Jolie's output is uneven, she can open genre flicks, forging a path for ambitious actresses to follow. Universal paid her $15 million to return to action in the fantastical R-rated thriller "Wanted," anchoring the pic with Morgan Freeman opposite the lesser known James McAvoy ("Atonement"). "She established the movie's quality and legitimacy," Universal Pictures co-chairman Marc Shmuger says. A powerful character actress, Meryl Streep has never been a Zone star. But like Jodie Foster, she delivers something valuable: a stamp of quality (which means nothing with a movie no one wants to see, like "Lions for Lambs" or "Rendition"). Now 58, Streep proved her B.O. muscularity in "The Devil Wears Prada," which scored $125 million at the domestic box office. This summer brings the Abba movie musical "Mamma Mia!" which may not be as pre-sold as the movie version of HBO's long-running "Sex in the City," but still has a sizable global following of women of all ages from the traveling hit show. Comedy stars also have a shorter shelf life in the Zone. Somehow they catch the zeitgeist for several years, only to be replaced by a newer, fresher comedy ethos. Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey lost their link with the audience by taking big paychecks for bad movies or simply trying too hard. Audiences turned instead to the likes of Steve Carell, who followed Carrey in the disappointing "Bruce Almighty" sequel "Evan Almighty" and stars in this summer's TV remake "Get Smart"; multihyphenate Ben Stiller, who directed and stars in this summer's "Apocalypse Now" spoof "Tropic Thunder"; and Will Ferrell, who also produces and co-stars with John C. Reilly in the Apatow factory release "Step Brothers." These stars like to take chances on risky material, and seem willing to slip on a banana peel now and then. On the other hand, "Austin Powers" star Mike Myers seems under more pressure to stay a major money player. He is also battling a rep for difficult behavior. While Myers has been delivering in the animated "Shrek" universe, the comedy chameleon flopped in his last live-action pick, 2003's overwrought "The Cat in the Hat." Dumb-male comedy "Love Guru" will reveal the strength of his audience connection. The exception to the comedy rule is master-of-disguise Eddie Murphy, who has stayed relevant through successive generations. Murphy doesn't play himself, as Adam Sandler does, repeatedly. Thanks to animated movies ("Shrek") and prosthetics, Murphy morphs constantly; his range is astonishing. In "Meet Dave," opening July 11, he plays a spaceship in human form. "Any time we become too familiar with anything, it ceases to be interesting to us," says producer John Davis, who has made four movies with Murphy and is wooing him to play multiple characters in "Fantasy Island." "The smartest thing you can do is a family movie. Let the audience discover you. Murphy comes back every few years and builds a brand new audience. You can reinvent yourself. Other actors age up." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GimmeSumSugar 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2008 For all the stories about Tom Hanks's supposed drinking problems and rage issues, etc, I have a soft spot for him. He was on the Jonathan Ross show a few months ago and spent most of the time coming over as charming, warm and easy to deal with. He mostly talked and laughed a lot about his hobby of collecting typewriters and had brought along a couple of examples as well to show everyone. He had one he carried with him all the time, like a WW2 machine with some of the keys missing but he really cherished it as his lucky typewriter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyD 2 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Tom Hanks Says Mormon Supporters of Proposition 8 'Un-American' Friday, January 16, 2009 By Hollie McKay Tom Hanks says supporting Proposition 8 is discriminatory. LOS ANGELES — Tom Hanks, Executive Producer for HBO’s controversial polygamist series “Big Love,” made his feelings toward the Mormon Church’s involvement in California's Prop 8 (which prohibits gay marriage) very clear at the show’s premiere party on Wednesday night. “The truth is this takes place in Utah, the truth is these people are some bizarre offshoot of the Mormon Church, and the truth is a lot of Mormons gave a lot of money to the church to make Prop-8 happen,” he told Tarts. “There are a lot of people who feel that is un-American, and I am one of them. I do not like to see any discrimination codified on any piece of paper, any of the 50 states in America, but here's what happens now. A little bit of light can be shed, and people can see who's responsible, and that can motivate the next go around of our self correcting Constitution, and hopefully we can move forward instead of backwards. So let's have faith in not only the American, but Californian, constitutional process.” And while Hanks said he “won the lottery” with wife Rita Wilson and “wouldn’t even bother with anyone else,” some of the other “Big Love” stars already have a few men in mind for multiple marriages. “Ewan McGregor, Ryan Gosling and Tom Hanks,” Amanda Seyfried said. “Tom is as funny as hell.” As for her co-star Ginnifer Goodwin… “If I could marry any guys in Hollywood, I would include John Wayne, Paul Newman and my third would have to be Bill Paxton,” Goodwin said, motioning to her co-star. “You can't go wrong with Bill Paxton!” Goodwin starred alongside the late Heath Ledger in “Brokeback Mountain," and was overwhelmed with emotion regarding his Golden Globes win, saying his performance in “The Dark Knight” was “just perfect.” “I thought it was spot on, but a sad moment nonetheless,” Hanks added. “Every time I saw Heath Ledger, he was a different human being on screen. He was a brilliant actor at least for the handful of things that we are able to see him in for the rest of time, so God rest him, and good job to those people who choose to hand out trophies.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 never heard about drinking issues. that he's considered a "nice guy" is sort of funny as he started his career as snarky. only in his dramatic acting roles did he do "sweet". so ive always seen him as more on the snarky side. anyway he does seem reasonable normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freckles 79 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 Don't he and Rita lead more or less separate lives? Open marriage and all.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMG 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner.......... Edited January 17, 2009 by DMG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annabeast 24 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 It makes sense that his reputation as a nice guy has a lot more to do with his movie roles than reality. He's gotten some pretty plum roles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 ok so open marriage, drunk, temper. that about covers the unsubstantiated celebrity spectrum, except the big one doesnt it. anyone care to speculate on Gay/Bi to make it grand slam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 It makes sense that his reputation as a nice guy has a lot more to do with his movie roles than reality. He's gotten some pretty plum roles.he chose well. but i though philadelphia sucked. boring tv movie of the week sucked. not do I think he deserved an oscar for it. i mean he wasnt bad but he wasnt great. he was just "Sensitive" with the requisite "oscar bait scene" (the opera scene). i mean social responsible and stuff but as a piece of art, not. Forest Gump great movie but while he was really good i wouldnt have said it was award level great acting. but maybe the pickin's were slim that year. they have to give it to someone i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner..........woops and there we have it! Grand Slam! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hihomumio 168 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I love Forest Gump. It may not be the most excellent movie ever made, but I enjoy watching it. Must be that nostalgia thing it brings about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchDoll 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 Love Tom Hanks. Never ever heard about a drinking prob, or rage. Do tell! Heard he admitted that he has a dark, tempermental side, giving the example that he needs to drink his coffee in the morning before anyone at the breakfast table can talk to him. Have heard rumors that he and his wife had their problems, but never heard that they were living seperate lives. Never heard he was gay. Hmmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hihomumio 168 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 Love Tom Hanks. Me too! Never ever heard about a drinking prob, or rage. Do tell! Heard he admitted that he has a dark, tempermental side, Don't we all... giving the example that he needs to drink his coffee in the morning before anyone at the breakfast table can talk to him. Have heard rumors that he and his wife had their problems, but never heard that they were living seperate lives. Never heard he was gay. Hmmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GovMarley 90 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner..........Are you thinking of the Fakey item about the mild-mannered academy award winner who frequents S&M clubs? His name was suggested for that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchDoll 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner..........Are you thinking of the Fakey item about the mild-mannered academy award winner who frequents S&M clubs? His name was suggested for that one... Really?! Whoa...can't see it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchDoll 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 Love Tom Hanks. Me too! Never ever heard about a drinking prob, or rage. Do tell! Heard he admitted that he has a dark, tempermental side, Don't we all... giving the example that he needs to drink his coffee in the morning before anyone at the breakfast table can talk to him. Have heard rumors that he and his wife had their problems, but never heard that they were living seperate lives. Never heard he was gay. Hmmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kappy22 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner..........Are you thinking of the Fakey item about the mild-mannered academy award winner who frequents S&M clubs? His name was suggested for that one... Really?! Whoa...can't see it... Yeah ~ Just not buying him as tha BI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I thought he was the subject of one of Ted' s gay BVs, cant remember which one, I sent a guess in but it never got answered. One about an Academy Award winner..........Are you thinking of the Fakey item about the mild-mannered academy award winner who frequents S&M clubs? His name was suggested for that one... Really?! Whoa...can't see it... ever consider...might not be true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlylurker 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 i think im the only american who doesnt adore tom hanks. i dont think he's a great actor and (as above) dont get the whole "nice guy thing". He's had no big scandel attached to him and seems reasonable normal which i always appreciate in human being. other than that, meh. Wife is charming but dont get how she's famous other than for being Tom Hanks' Wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KikiTopaz 34 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Tom Hanks has become the Jimmy Stewart of our generation. We all seem to admire him and the personal feeling I get, is that I trust him. He just genuinely seems honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
