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Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’

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Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’

Run, Curious George, run! The animated monkey was in the original script for “Forrest Gump,” director Robert Zemeckis revealed with stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the latest of “Entertainment Weekly’s Reunions” video series released Wednesday. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Robert Zemeckis. youtube/Entertainment Weekly “I remember that first draft that Eric Roth wrote on ‘Gump,’ … Read more

Hollywood nice guy Tom Hanks goes scorched earth on movie critic ‘c–ksuckers’ as he defends his films

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Hollywood nice guy Tom Hanks goes scorched earth on movie critic ‘c–ksuckers’ as he defends his films

Don’t come for Tom Hanks’ movies. The Oscar winner, 68, appeared on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast on Sunday and called movie critics “c–ksuckers,” while explaining how the responses to films in Hollywood have evolved over the years. Tom Hanks on Conan O’Brien’s podcast. YouTube / Team Coco Conan O’Brien interviewing Tom Hanks. … Read more

Robin Wright addresses backlash to her ‘anti-feminist’ character in ‘Forrest Gump’

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Robin Wright addresses backlash to her ‘anti-feminist’ character in ‘Forrest Gump’

Robin Wright isn’t running away from the debate about one of her most iconic movie roles. The actress, 58, did an interview with the New York Times Friday alongside her “Forrest Gump” co-star, Tom Hanks, to promote their new film “Here,” and Wright was asked if she thinks her character in the 1994 classic, Jenny … Read more

Tom Hanks, 68, reveals the surprising age he absolutely hated: ‘Your bones start wearing off’

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Tom Hanks, 68, reveals the surprising age he absolutely hated: ‘Your bones start wearing off’

Tom Hanks revealed the one age he wouldn’t choose to be again. The actor was recently asked by “Entertainment Tonight” if there was a specific age he portrayed in his new movie “Here” that he’d want to relive. “No. Look, I’m 68 years old. The hardest for us was when we were playing 35,” Hanks said of … Read more

‘Here’ review: Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are digitally de-aged in this nauseating bomb

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‘Here’ review: Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are digitally de-aged in this nauseating bomb

movie review HERE Running time: 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 (thematic material, some suggestive material, brief strong language and smoking). In theaters Nov. 1. Robert Zemeckis’ film “Here” is an object lesson in how to take a touching idea and make an extremely annoying movie out of it. The “Forrest Gump” director’s lofty concept, adapted from … Read more

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite 30 years after ‘Forrest Gump’ for ‘Here’

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Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite 30 years after ‘Forrest Gump’ for ‘Here’

Time sure does fly by, doesn’t it? “Forrest Gump” stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are reuniting with director Robert Zemeckis in the new film “Here.” The emotional trailer of the Sony Pictures movie focuses only on a family’s living room. The camera doesn’t move from its one spot, nor does it zoom or spin. … Read more

Henry Winkler explains how his 30-year feud with Tom Hanks began

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Henry Winkler explains how his 30-year feud with Tom Hanks began

The feuds of all feuds. Henry Winkler addressed his rumored years-long drama with Tom Hanks that began back in the 1980s during the May 7 episode of the “How to Fail” podcast. The “Happy Days” star, 78, explained how he was fired from directing the 1989 buddy cop film “Turner & Hooch,” which starred Hanks, … Read more

Tom Hanks gave this key advice to ‘Masters of the Air’ cast for World War II drama

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Tom Hanks gave this key advice to ‘Masters of the Air’ cast for World War II drama

Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann co-star as Lt. Harry Crosby and Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, respectively, in “Masters of the Air,” the Apple TV+ series chronicling the heroics of the 100th Bomb Group during World War II — who “brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep” via the B-17 “Flying Fortress.” The sprawling, action-packed nine-part series, … Read more

Elvis finally left the building: Austin Butler had to hire a dialect coach to get rid of his accent

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Elvis finally left the building: Austin Butler had to hire a dialect coach to get rid of his accent

His dialects were all shook up. Austin Butler’s Elvis Presley accent apparently still lingered in his voice — two years after playing the late musician. To get rid of it, the 32-year-old had to hire a dialect coach to phase out his Tennessee twang in order to prepare for the Apple TV+ miniseries “Masters of … Read more

Tim Allen reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ buzz: Bob Iger told Tom Hanks and me ‘it was on’

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Tim Allen reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ buzz: Bob Iger told Tom Hanks and me ‘it was on’

To infinity and beyond — again? Tim Allen and Tom Hanks could be returning as Buzz Lightear and Woody in “Toy Story 5.” On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Allen, 70, revealed that he and Hanks, 67, are in talks to get back behind the mic. “Bob Iger, head of … Read more

Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against AI app ripping off her likeness

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Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against AI app ripping off her likeness

She’s going to avenge her good name. Scarlett Johansson has officially taken legal action after an artificial intelligence app called Lisa AI: 90s Yearbook & Avatar used the actress’ face and voice in an advertisement. According to Variety, the 22-second clip, which has since been deleted from the internet, first appeared on X (formerly Twitter) … Read more

How Madonna and Tom Hanks stirred up trouble on ‘A League of Their Own’ set

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How Madonna and Tom Hanks stirred up trouble on ‘A League of Their Own’ set

It was Demi Moore, not Geena Davis, who was director Penny Marshall’s first choice for the lead role of female baseball phenom Dottie Hinson in 1992’s “A League of Their Own.” But Moore made fatal professional mistake of getting pregnant, scuppering her shot at that epic role.   “She literally got f–ked out of the part,” … Read more

The three zodiac signs that are big liars, according to an astrologer

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The three zodiac signs that are big liars, according to an astrologer

While all people, and therefore all zodiac signs are capable and culpable when it comes to blatant untruths, white lies, abject dishonesty, intricate webs of fiction and fabricated yarns, there are a few among the wheel that tick the top for biggest liar. In his epic novel, “The Neverending Story” Scorpio Michael Ende writes, “When … Read more

Tom Hanks has two shows remaining on his 2023 book tour. Get tickets now

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Tom Hanks has two shows remaining on his 2023 book tour. Get tickets now

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  America’s dad might be coming to a city near you. Actor, writer, director, author, ten-time “Saturday Night Live” host and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is currently on … Read more

Tom Hanks: Give Idris Elba ‘license to kill’ as new James Bond

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Tom Hanks: Give Idris Elba ‘license to kill’ as new James Bond

Tom Hanks has made it clear who his pick for the next James Bond should be. The Oscar-winning “A Man Called Otto” star, 66, hopes that fan-favorite frontrunner Idris Elba is the next British man in a suave suit to embody the super spy. “Understand this,” Hanks told the BBC recently. “James Bond has a … Read more

Forget ‘Gone With the Wind’ — these are the movies that really could use trigger warnings

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Forget ‘Gone With the Wind’ — these are the movies that really could use trigger warnings

Trigger Warning: This is a column about trigger warnings. Our coddling culture of celebrating weakness is perilously close to letting the above sentence become a serious, totally real, non-satirical norm. Take the latest label that was just added before Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel “Gone With The Wind.” It says that the old book, which was … Read more

These Oscar Best Picture winners wouldn’t get the award in 2023

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These Oscar Best Picture winners wouldn’t get the award in 2023

Debating the merits of the Academy’s Best Picture winner is a time-honored tradition for any Oscars fan. As it turns out, even the Academy’s voters sometimes have second thoughts. In 2015, a Hollywood Reporter survey found that a majority would like to go back and change their 1977 votes for “Rocky” to “All the President’s … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ becomes 4th highest-grossing movie all-time

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ becomes 4th highest-grossing movie all-time

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is still number one at the box office, seven weeks after its release. On Friday, it took in $3.57 million in sales, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo The reciepts lifted the sci-fi blockbuster past “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to become the fourth highest grossing movie ever worldwide. Director … Read more

2023 Razzie Awards declare ‘Blonde,’ Pete Davidson and Tom Hanks the worst

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2023 Razzie Awards declare ‘Blonde,’ Pete Davidson and Tom Hanks the worst

Time to raise a glass to the worst films of the past year. While the Academy Awards celebrates the best of Hollywood, the Golden Raspberry Awards — better known as the “Razzies” — honors the baddest of the bunch. The 2023 Razzie nominations were announced on Monday with Marilyn Monroe biopic “Blonde,” starring Ana de … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ stays afloat at box office

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ stays afloat at box office

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is staying afloat at the box office. On Friday, the blockbuster took home over $4.65 million in sales, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The James Cameron sequel is quickly climbing the charts on the all-time list, where it is threatening the hold 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” has on fifth place. … Read more