Tag: Tom Hanks
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Saving Mr. Banks | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 13, 2013
On this day in 2013, ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ was released in theaters.
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That Thing You Do | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 4, 1996
On this day in 1996, the musical comedy-drama ‘That Thing You Do!’ was released by 20th Century Fox. Tom Hanks wrote, directed, and starred in the film about the rise and fall of The Wonders, a 1960s one-hit wonder band. The film even features scenes shot at Disneyland! The group’s bassist, played by Ethan Embry,…
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Turner & Hooch | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 28, 1989
On this day in 1989, ‘Turner & Hooch’ was released by Touchstone Pictures.
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Splash | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1984
On this day in 1984, the first Touchstone Pictures film, ‘Splash’ was released. ‘Splash’ was directed by Ron Howard and starred Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Tom Hanks’s character falls in love with a mermaid when she saves him from drowning first as a boy and then 20 years later. She…
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Tim Allen Confirms Disney Has Reached Out to Him About Next ‘Toy Story’ Film And Also Shares His Ideas For Where the Story Could Go
Tim Allen has shared where things for him with the next Toy Story film. The update about Toy Story 5 comes after Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the film was in the works earlier this year. Hanks confirmed on Tuesday night on The Tonight Show that both he and Tom Hanks have been reached…
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‘Pinocchio’ World Premiere Held at Walt Disney Studios
The world premiere for Disney’s live-action Pinocchio was held on Wednesday night at the Walt Disney Studios. Stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans, along with Director/Writer/Producer Robert Zemeckis, Writer/Producer Chris Weitz, Producer Andrew Miano, Executive Producers Jack Rapke and Jacqueline Levine, and Composers Alan Silvestri (Score and Original Songs) and Glen Ballard…
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Tom Hanks Was Almost a Stormtrooper in Star Wars
There has been quite a history of celebrity cameos in Star Wars films, often as a stormtrooper. Some notable cameos have included Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Karl Urban and others. It turns out, Tom Hanks was almost a part of that legacy. In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz’ Happy…
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Newly Released Trailer, Poster, and Images for Disney’s Pinocchio Gives In-Depth Look at Tom Hanks’ Geppetto
Pinocchio will be arriving on Disney+ on September 8, 2022 for Disney+ Day. The Robert Zemeckis film will re-tell this classic Disney animated film and introduced the world to the beloved song When You Wish Upon a Star. This version of the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, Cynthia…
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First Look Gives Glimpse at Geppetto and Pinocchio Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A first look at the upcoming Pinocchio movie that stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio was released today by Disney. This movie will be streaming on Disney+ this September. It is the retelling of the animated classic where a little wooden puppet goes on an adventure in the quest of…
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Disney+ Aims for Late Summer Arrivals for Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio
During an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, some more details were released about three highly anticipated projects that are coming to Disney+. Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio were all announced as arriving on Disney+ sometime in the late summer of 2022 during the fourth fiscal quarter. This could be anytime between…
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Possibility Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1045 (#516)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week’s show is a lot of fun as Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Jenny geek out to all that is going on around the Disney and geek communities. Thinks start off with the geeks talking about Murray’s trip to Florida where he is visiting Universal Orlando and Walt…
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Tom Hanks in Discussions to Portray Geppetto in Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio
Tom Hanks is reportedly in early discussions to play Geppetto in a new version of Pinocchio being directed by Robert Zemeckis. The news, being reported by Deadline, has Tom Hanks reaching out to Zemeckis to express interest after reading the script. The Disney remake has wanted Tom Hanks for the role of Geppetto for quite…
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – The Kind of Movie We Need More Of!
Like many in my generation, I grew up watching Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. With thousands of other kids around the country, I was glued to the television as he tied his shoes, put on his sweater, fed his fish, played with puppets, and shared life lessons. As a young one, I didn’t have any comprehension of…
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‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Share Thoughts on Toy Story Land as It Celebrates First Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2019) – Happy one-year anniversary Toy Story Land! On June 30, 2018, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reached a milestone in its multi-year transformation with the opening of this immersive new land. Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films and…
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Wrap Emotional Final Scenes as Iconic Pixar Characters
I’m one of those people that grew up with the Toy Story franchise and was around the same age as Andy. I was in elementary school when Toy Story came out, and in college when Toy Story 3 came out. As Andy grew up, it felt like I was growing up with him and going…
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Tom Hanks Eyeing Role in Upcoming Pinocchio Movie
Disney is continuing to re-imagine the telling of some of its classic animated features. One of the upcoming live-action remakes is the 1940 classic Pinocchio. Tom Hanks is reportedly in talks to portray Geppetto in the tale. Geppetto is the woodcarver who ends up creating Pinocchio with the wish that he could become a real boy…
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Tom Hanks Shares His Commute to Pixar Animation Studios
Remember that time Pixar announced a fourth Toy Story film was in the works? Also, remember that time Toy Story celebrated its 20th anniversary a few weeks ago? Ah, so much Toy Story magicalness (yes, I made that word up) has been happening the in past year. Now the time has come when we as fans…
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DreamWorks Holds World Premiere of ‘Bridge of Spies’ at New York Film Festival
Sunday night, DreamWorks Pictures held the world premiere of Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks. The film’s debut was presented during the 53rd Annual New York Film Festival. According to the press release, the film received a standing ovation. A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 Pictures’…
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DreamWorks Releases New Clips of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’
In just a few short weeks, DreamWorks’ latest film, Bridge of Spies, will hit theaters. Directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, experience an adventurous story inspired by real life events. Watch as actor Tom Hanks portrays a character on-screen, who is placed in the middle of a tough situation. He uses his knowledge of…
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DreamWorks Pictures Releases New ‘Bridge Of Spies’ Trailer
Heading to theaters next month is that of DreamWorks Picture’s Bridge of Spies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, actor Tom Hanks plays a Brooklyn lawyer that has a very important role. His mission is to help save the life of a captured American U-2 pilot. A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic…
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Official Poster & Trailer of Dreamwork’s ‘Bridge of Spies’
Get ready for an exciting thriller! Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks, features the story of James Donovan, your typical lawyer who ends up in the middle of a crisis. Directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, be ready for an action packed film. To get you pumped for the upcoming film, check out this…
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Thomas Newman to Score Soundtrack to Steven Speilberg's BRIDGE OF SPIES Starring Tom Hanks
Steven Spielberg has partnered with a different musician than normal for his upcoming film Bridge of Spies. If you have followed Spielberg’s career (or just did a quick search of IMDB), you know that generally John Williams writes the scores to Steven Spielberg’s movies. This time will be different though due to a minor health…
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Saving Mr. Banks Feature – Tom Hanks as Walt Disney
When Saving Mr. Banks is unveiled to the world next months, movie goers will get to see the first theatrical representation of Walt Disney. For Saving Mr. Banks there was only one person who could do the job, according to people associated with the movie. Walt Disney had to be portrayed by Tom Hanks. Disney…
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Saving Mr. Banks Trailer
A trailer for Saving Mr. Banks has been released offering Disney fans a first look at this much anticipated movie. In it, Emma Thompson plays P.L. Travers who created the Mary Poppins character and sto ries. She is flown to Los Angeles to be convinced by Walt Disney, played by Tom Hanks, that her Mary…