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Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson ignited fanfare upon their arrival at the premiere for Disney's live-action Pinocchio in Burbank, California on Wednesday night.The longtime couple, 66 and 65 respectively, looked very much in love as they posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet.Tom looked sharp in a black suede jacket, which he layered over a fitted maroon tee and baggy black slacks. Arrival: Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson ignited fanfare upon their arrival at the premiere for Disney's live-action Pinocchio in Burbank, California on Wednesday night. Tom looked sharp in a black suede jacket, which he layered over a fitted maroon tee and baggy black slacksThe Castaway star - who steps into the role of Pinocchio's creator Geppetto in Disney's live-action retelling of the animated classic - slipped his feet into a pair of black dress shoes.His salt-and-pepper was neatly groomed and styled.

Tom Hanks could not let the role of Geppetto pass him by. ET's Denny Directo spoke to Hanks at the premiere of Disney's live-action film, , Wednesday night, where he shared why he asked to play the part of the woodcarver and creator of Pinocchio.«Oh, this is like being on the '27 Yankees, you know, it goes back so far in the American cultural zeitgeist, and I know way too much about because I played Walt Disney in, so, I already did a prime study on it — I was ready to hit it,» Hanks revealed.«As soon I as I heard that Bob was doing it -- Bob Zemeckis, I called him up cold and I said, 'Pinocchio,' literally one word.

Zack Sharf Tom Hanks revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast (via The Independent) that a sequel to “Forrest Gump” was a serious possibility for only 40 minutes. The Oscar-winning drama was based on the 1986 novel, which led to the 1995 book sequel “Gump and Co.” The film adaptation of the first book was a box office powerhouse, earning $678 million worldwide and becoming the top-grossing film in the U.S. in 1994. Hanks won the Oscar for best actor, while the film took home the prize for best picture and four more Academy Awards. “I will say that, with a long time in between, we did take a stab at talking about another ‘Forrest Gump’ that lasted all of 40 minutes,” Hanks said. “And then we never…we said, ‘Guys, come on.’”

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Disney Plus Day officially kicks off on Sept. 8, but Disney is already offering epic deals in time for the annual virtual event. Right now, you can score a Disney Plus subscription for only $1.99/month, a huge drop from their usual $7.99/month price tag. The offer runs through Sept. 19 but you’ll want to jump on it fast in order to be able to stream all the new shows and films the streamer will be announcing this week. There is already a packed slate of fresh content arriving on the streamer for Disney Plus Day, in addition to dozens of surprise announcements expected to come over the weekend Some highlights include the streaming debut of “Thor: Love and Thunder” and a new live-action adaptation of “Pinocchio” starring Tom Hanks.

Rita Wilson looked visibly upset while having dinner with husband Tom Hanks and their son Chet Hanks at Tra Di Noi restaurant in Malibu on Sunday night. The actress, 65, appeared to be wiping tears away from both her eyes during the tense dinner, as her husband, 66, sat across from her.Meanwhile her son, 32 - who previously called himself 'the only hell my momma ever raised' - sat beside her and was pictured checked his phone as well as smoking a vape at one point.

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It is a big week for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they are heading to Manchester for the first in a series of charity appearances. But one royal expert think that people in the US will not be sad to have seen the pair go as they as starting to "lose patience" with them.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are enjoying a fun night out!

What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this week - Aug 19What to watch: 7 movies & shows to stream this week - August 25thThe stakes are high for “Rings of Power,” a show that has the daunting task of adapting one of the world’s most beloved properties. Amazon spared no expense in its production, spending $715 million on its first season. According to early reviews, the money appears to have been well spent, delivering a show that’s grand and in line with the beloved Peter Jackson films.

Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson can be quite the entertainers, bringing their own vibrant personalities and family dynamics well to quite a few occasions.MORE: Kate Hudson and daughter Rani live it up by the water in new videoBack in April, the two attended The Kelly Clarkson Show together to talk about their legendary game nights, and in a resurfaced clip, quite the truth about the affair was revealed.VIDEO: Kate Hudson's new family video has fans asking the same thingWhen host Kelly asked them about their game of choice, Kate replied that it would usually be Mafia, describing it as being like "Werewolves and Villagers."The host was left in shock by the prospect of the game, to which Oliver added: "Everyone ends up dead at the end," which his sister further expanded upon.MORE: Kate Hudson shares super-emotional last moments with son Ryder before he moves out - and her mom-fussing is so relatable!While the audience and Kelly were very curious to know what happens in the game, Kate just retorted: "Except Tom Hanks."Nobody wants to kill Tom Hanks," she said, implying that his universal likeability follows him into game nights as well.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Oliver and Kate talked about Tom Hanks being invincible during game nightThe host was left incredulous, exclaiming: "He comes to your game night?" and then pointing to Oliver, remarked: "No, you're right, this is weird!"The Almost Famous star then began explaining the rules of the game, sharing a tid-bit that she'd heard of, believing that Mafia was created by the MI6 to test how "sociopathic you are."MORE: Kate Hudson shows off goddess-like hair clad in strappy silk gown for special night outMORE: Kate Hudson's most sensational

Tom Hanks is launching his own trivia game, Hanx101, exclusively on Apple Arcade.Rather than a series of questions about the life and career of Hanks, Hanx101 will ask players to “test your knowledge across multiple categories from history to math, geography to food.”The game launches on Friday (September 2) with the description asking: ”Can you complete the Hanx101 Challenge? The questions keep coming! Beat your own high score or challenge others in head-to-head trivia stand-offs or team play.”“Play, learn, compete and become a trivia master with Hanx101 Trivia, created and developed in partnership with actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks,” Apple said, announcing the title. The game will feature an initial set of 58,000 questions across a range of categories, and will be narrated by Hanks.Hanx101 is one of four games coming to Apple Arcade in September.Tom Hanks will launch his own trivia game, Hanx101 Trivia, this Friday on Apple Arcade.App link: https://t.co/RdLsp0esRa pic.twitter.com/I3gPPL4sRh— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) August 30, 2022Horizon Chase 2, “a fast-paced arcade racing game with a unique art style, thrilling and original soundtrack, and – in a series first – online multiplayer for all game modes,” is due out September 9 while puzzler Garden Tails: Match and Grow is coming September 16.Shovel Knight Dig will follow on September 23 and is a “thrilling all-new adventure from the hit 2D side-scrolling platform series.”Back in June, Apple Arcade launched endless, fantasy 3D shooter Air Twister which was created by Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki.

Fun fact: Tom Hanks loves trivia.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media After Warner Bros. executives signed off on the risky decision to bankroll their $90 million look at the life of Elvis Presley with a little-known actor portraying the hip-swinging rocker, producer Gail Berman reached for her phone. She wanted to immortalize the moment for Austin Butler, the man who reportedly beat out the likes of Ansel Elgort and Miles Teller to land the kind of role that can make a career. “I needed to take a photo of all these people sitting around after they made a decision that was going to mark a major change in Austin’s life,” says Berman. “It was wonderful that they saw from his screen test just how good he was, and that they were ready to support him on this journey.”

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Trivia buff Tom Hanks is bringing one of his passions to life with “Hanx 101 Trivia” — a new game set to debut exclusively on the Apple Arcade subscription service. It’s the first game created by the Oscar-winning actor, producer and director, and the first trivia game coming to Apple Arcade. “Hanx 101 Trivia,” developed by independent game studio BlueLine Studios, lets players test their knowledge across a variety of categories and multiple game modes — to become the ultimate trivia master. The game launches on Friday, Sept. 2. Hanks narrates the gameplay in “Hanx 101 Trivia,” which features an initial set of some 58,000 questions across a range of categories such as history, science, geography, food, art, business and technology. “Play, learn, compete and become a trivia master with ‘Hanx 101 Trivia,’ created and developed in partnership with actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks,” Apple said in announcing the game.

is back and now being told in a live-action adaptation starring Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco and Luke Evans. With just 10 days to go until Disney+ Day, ET has an exclusive featurette, with the cast teasing an all-new magical movie experience to come. “The idea of taking on a treasured classic, as Disney’s, it’s an incredibly rich opportunity to revisit and go deeper into this great masterpiece,” says Hanks, who plays Geppetto, the woodcarver and toymaker responsible for creating the titular wooden puppet, who dreams of becoming a real boy.“It’s a really special story that encourages people to wish and to dream,” says Erivo, who appears as the Blue Fairy, who first brings Geppetto’s creation to life. In this film, Pinocchio is voiced by Ainsworth while Gordon-Levitt lends his vocal talents to Jiminy Cricket, the insect who acts as the toy’s conscience.

Lizzo had the whole crowd feeling ready for love at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during Sunday night’s awards show, delivering a stellar live rendition of her recently released hit, “2 B Loved (Am I Ready).”

Lizzo had the whole crowd feeling ready for love at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during Sunday night's awards show, delivering a stellar live rendition of her recently released hit, «2 B Loved (Am I Ready).»After singing a few bars of her No. 1 hit «About Damn Time,» Lizzo took viewers back to 1988, channeling Tom Hanks in the movie,, as she played a light-up floor piano with her feet.

He shared a snap of himself working hard in the recording studio earlier this month. But Lenny Kravitz took a break from making music for lunch in Downtown Manhattan on Thursday. The Fly Away rocker, 58, made his way to the celeb hotspot Emilio's Ballato in NYC. Hitting a fashion high note! Lenny Kravitz, 58, was the picture of rock star cool when he made his way to an Italian restaurant popular with celebrities in the Downtown Manhattan on ThursdayJust one look his way and there's no mistaking that it's Lenny Kravitz.The Let Love Rule musician oozed rock star cool dressed in fitted black jeans, with a hole in one knee, and a black shirt with silver pinstripes that he left open all the way down to his ripped abs.

A classic character and tale is brought to life in live-action for the first time with the new trailer for Disney's Pinocchio.Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto in the live-action adaptation of Carlo Collodi's 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing the title character.Robert Zemeckis directs and co-writes this highly-anticipated adaptation, which debuts on the Disney Plus streaming service September 8. New trailer: A classic character and tale is brought to life in live-action for the first time with the new trailer for Disney's Pinocchio Voice: Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto in the live-action adaptation of Carlo Collodi's 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing the title characterThe trailer begins with the boisterous voice of Stromboli (Giuseppe Battiston) proclaiming, 'Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the eighth wonder of the world, the one and only Pinocchio.'We also get a glimpse at shots of Geppetto tinkering away on his beloved marionette and making him dance, along with a shot of Jiminy Cricket (Joseph Gordon-Levitt).

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 on Wednesday, previewing a land of magical toys and animals headed by Tom Hanks and Cynthia Erivo. Hanks fully transforms for his role as Geppetto, the wood keeper who crafts the puppet and treats him as his own son after Erivo's blue fairy brings him to life. In the trailer, the fairy's magical shimmer floats across the wooden toy’s rigid body before he begins to move and speak.