Add To Watchlist

TOM-HANKS

The Wire

Tom Hanks, others screen 'Beyond All Boundaries'

Actors Tom Hanks, Patricia Clarkson and James Cromwell walked the red carpet Thursday before a private screening of the Hanks-produced war film "Beyond All Boundaries" held at the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Tom Hanks-produced '4-D' film comes to WWII Museum

Actor Tom Hanks says viewers are in for a realistic "wartime experience" when the new film he produced, "Beyond All Boundaries," opens at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Friday.

'Single Ladies' is Tom Hanks' song of 2009

Tom Hanks is down with the single ladies.

Tom Hanks hasn't forgotten Ohio theater roots

Tom Hanks says he still has fond memories of his first acting job, which kept him working into the early morning changing sets on a high school stage.

Idaho high court sides with Hanks in home lawsuit

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson can take the contractor of their high-end Sun Valley home back to arbitration over claims of shoddy workmanship.

Tom Hanks voted back onto Academy Awards board

Tom Hanks is rejoining the board that oversees the Academy Awards.

‘Angels & Demons’ has twists up its sleeves

On the first day of her Pathology class in medical school in the ’70s, my sister’s professor asked, “OK, how many of you have watched that show ‘Quincy’ on TV? Great. Forget everything you ever saw on it.” He then went on to explain that the beloved small-screen medical examiner did a lot of assuming and jumping to conclusions, and that while it was entertaining to watch Jack Klugman do his thing, the show had no resemblance to the real-life area of study.

Best bets: ‘Angels & Demons’ takes flight

Tom Hanks is back sans terrible haircut for in which he reprises his role as Professor Robert Langdon. This time he must prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican. This film doesn’t have the controversy of the first movie or the “Da Vinci Code’s” popularity, but it does have director Ron Howard and new castmembers Ewan McGregor and Stellan Skarsgard. (Opens May 15)

Tom Hanks throws out first pitch at game in Tokyo

Hollywood star Tom Hanks was in a league of his own Friday when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Japanese professional baseball game.

Hanks lends voice, expertise to WWII museum doc

Tom Hanks is still on a mission when it comes to World War II.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox party with Beyonce

Beyonce hugged Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg chatted up Jay-Z at a fundraising dinner honoring Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Yale club with noted members faces tough times

Mory's, a legendary Yale eating and drinking club that traces its roots to the Civil War, has a powerful membership that includes two presidents named Bush. Foreign leaders and movie stars such as Al Pacino, Paul Newman, Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks and Jodie Foster have patronized the club.

Hanks angling for inauguration spot: any spot

Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. Or any seat at all.

Tom Hanks among celebs who pack Emmy afterparties

Accepting hugs left and right and clutching his best miniseries trophy for HBO's "John Adams," Tom Hanks made one thing clear at the premium cable network's packed Emmy afterparty: He's not a partier.

Lincoln Center to honor Tom Hanks in annual gala

The Film Society of Lincoln Center will honor Tom Hanks in its annual gala tribute, citing the actor's talent of making "a good man compelling."

Tom Hanks loses Idaho home construction dispute

A Blaine County judge has rejected Tom Hanks' second request for arbitration over what the actor says was $2.5 million in faulty workmanship by the construction company that built his sprawling compound north of this central Idaho resort town.

Hollywood producers want industry to keep working

Hollywood producers sent the clearest sign yet on Monday that they won't lock out actors if negotiators don't settle on a labor contract before the current pact expires early Tuesday.

Tom Hanks announces support for Obama's presidential bid

Tom Hanks is supporting presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Charlie Wilson's War Cast

The movie "Charlie Wilson's War," opens Dec. 21 and stars Tom Hanks as the scandal-prone Wilson, a Democratic congressman from Texas. Julia Roberts also gets top billing as Joanne Herring, the Houston socialite who emboldened Wilson to stuff the CIA's classified budget with huge amounts of money for the Afghan fighters.

'Big Comedy' Gives Franken a Boost

Al Franken, who hopes to challenge Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman next year, delivered a stern message to friend Tom Hanks at a fundraiser in Los Angeles last month.

Tawny Kitean Enters Drug Rehab Program

Tawny Kitaen, who starred in the 1984 Tom Hanks comedy, "Bachelor Party," has entered a drug rehabilitation program after pleading guilty to possessing 15 grams of cocaine.

'Da Vinci Code' Debut Is Best of Year

Moviegoers gave their blessing to the "The Da Vinci Code" over the weekend, spending an estimated $77 million to see the Tom Hanks religious thriller.

The Vine
Tom Hanks To Help Raise Money For Hanna Theater in Cleveland, Ohio
Source: newsnet5.com

Tom Hanks, who got his start in acting and as an intern with Cleveland's Great Lakes theater Festival, and the Hanna Theater, is returning to help raise funds for the Hanna Project.

Movie Buff: In honour of Patrick Swayze, what are your THREE greatest FEEL-GOOD films?

We have all been to the movies where we might go into the cinema feeling down but come out on a high at the end because the movie lifted our spirits and made us want to sing and shout instead. "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze, who died sadly today, was one such film for me.

The Top Twenty Modern Actors & Actresses

Trying to create a list of the twenty best actors and actresses of the modern era was probably the most challenging thing I've done in the past few weeks.

Movie Buff: What are your THREE greatest all-time WAR films?

I believe this will be a popular category, though, being a woman who hates wars, I cannot admit to being a fan of any war film.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Illuminati Conspiracy: A Metaprogrammer at the Door of Chapel Perilous
Source: conspiracyarchive.com

In the literature that concerns the Illuminati relentless speculation abounds. No other secret society in recent history - with the exception of Freemasonry - has generated as much legend, hysteria, and disinformation. I first became aware of the the Illuminati about 14 years ago.

Link-O-Rama: A-Rod returns

* Alex Rodriguez is officially back in the Yankees' lineup, batting cleanup tonight between Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui.

On Religion: Tom Hanks Talks About 'Angels and Demons'
Source: NWA News

To hear Tom Hanks describe him, the hero who broke "The Da Vinci Code" is an academic superman whose knowledge of art, religion, history and philosophy can handle anything.

Tom Hanks to turn on Large Hadron Collider - yes, that Tom Hanks
Source: CrunchGear

After a rocky start, it'll be starting back up in June, and guess who'll be throwing the switch? No, not someone who has anything to do with the thing.

Album Review: Don't Look Down –The Height of Competition (Michael Johns)

Michael Johns is not exactly a household name as yet, but he's definitely been in your household – via your television, that is. Last year the Australian crooner auditioned for American Idol and was eliminated from the Top 8 which caused a mass upset with fans all around.

HANKS A LOT- New York Post
Source: New York Post

Why We LOVE Tom Hanks!

A-list stars oppose strike
Source: abc.net.au

More than 130 Hollywood stars including Oscar winners George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, Morgan Freeman and Sally Field oppose a strike authorisation vote by the Screen Actors Guild.

Gary Null live on the air, transcript April 30, 2008

Polymath Gary Null, PhD discusses donations to Africa, disease charities, his radio debate, consensus science, his work with AIDS patients, his lawsuit against Quackbusters, and his plan for a documentary on world hunger.

'Sleepless' houseboat for sale -- Hanks not included
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Fans of the 1993 film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan will be pleased to know the 2,075-square-foot houseboat on Lake Union is selling for $2.5 million, according to a Coldwell Banker Bain listing that is "New on Market."

The Taliban blowback
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Excerpts: Two recent films feature Pakistan's lawless North-West Frontier province.

Top 10 Crime Movies Based on True Stories
Source: fauxnixon.com

The best of the best, here are presented the ten best movies about crime which are based on true stories.

Finding Smart Laughs at Sundance 2008
Source: Portfolio.com: Top 5

Ellen Page and Tom Hanks lead a crop of comedies at this year's Sundance film festival that aspire to take minds off a writers' strike in Los Angeles and New York and a war abroad.

New Frog Species Described in South-Central US
Source: tulsaworld.com

The Center for North American Herpetology, based in Lawrence, Kan., announced Thursday the discovery of a new species of frog that's native to eastern Oklahoma: the Cajun chorus frog.

Imperialist Propaganda: Second Thoughts on Charlie Wilson's War
Source: TomDispatch

I have some personal knowledge of Congressmen like Charlie Wilson (D-2nd District, Texas, 1973-1996) because, for close to twenty years, my representative in the 50th Congressional District of California was Republican Randy "Duke" Cunningham, now serving an eight-and-a-half year …

Charlie Wilson's War, the Culture of Imperialism and the Distortion of History
Source: bestcyrano.org

The Hollywood propaganda machine never sleeps. With the advent of television and Murdochmedia, people forget that it was Hollywood who for generations indoctrinated Americans about the "nobility" of America's Manifest Destiny and the sanctity of US military actions.

Letterman shaves his beard during show
Source: CNN

The late-night funnyman had the bushy beard he grew while off the air during the strike by the Writers Guild of America shaved Monday on his "Late Show." Guest Tom Hanks brought Letterman a first-aid kit for a small cut above the lip.

Charlie Wilson's War: When Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction. by Martin Frost. Monday, December 17, 2007
Source: FOXNews.com

My guess is that a significant number of people who see the new movie, "Charlie Wilson's War," about the exploits of my former Congressional colleague from Texas, Charlie Wilson, will walk out of the theater shaking their heads thinking that Hollywood made all this up.

'Da Vinci Code' Sequel Racing Against Deadline
Source: Zap2it.com

Ron Howard and Tom Hanks return for 'Angels & Demons,' but will the quality? Columbia has set a February start date for the "Da Vinci Code" sequel "Angels & Demons," which assumes the film will have a shootable script.

Tom Hanks sues over 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' profit
Source: The L.A. Times

Tom Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson and actress/writer Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers behind the 2002 hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" for an unspecified amount of money they allege they are still owed.

This area needs news. Click here to seed the vine