Tom Hanks apologises to Connor Ratliff after infamous Band Of Brothers firing over his ‘dead eyes’

We have confirmed that "West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler has been invited to the Oscars after all.There’s word out there that the Academy has invited her to be a presenter, however, they won’t confirm. What is clear is that the actress’ production schedule in London on the Disney movie "Snow White" has loosened up so that she can head to Los Angeles and watch the show live instead of in sweatpants and her boyfriend’s flannel from her couch, as she indicated on Instagram over the weekend to her followers who were enraged to hear that the actress be a no-show.  Rachel Zegler initially told fans on social media that she wasn't invited to this year's Academy Awards despite her film being nominated.

Oscars after originally not receiving an invite.The actor, who played Maria in Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story, said she “wasn’t invited” to the Oscars on Instagram last week in response to a fan.After the snub caused anger online, She wrote: “I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, I guess. Thanks for all the shock and outrage – I’m disappointed, too. But that’s okay.

Rachel Zegler has been asked to present at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday. According to , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited the actress to be a presenter at the ceremony.The invite to present comes after Zegler took to Instagram Saturday to share a photo slideshow recapping the last few months, in which she revealed that she wasn't given a ticket to attend the 94th Academy Awards.«A quarter of the year well spent,» Zegler captioned the post, which saw the  star working, enjoying some downtime and attending several awards shows in her finest evening wear.The revelation came in the comments, when one fan wrote, «Can’t wait to see what you’ll be wearing on Oscar night.» Zegler responded directly to the user, writing, «I'm not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend's flannel.»Outraged fans quickly questioned why the actress wasn't given an invite to the show, even though the Steven Spielberg-directed film is up for several awards this year, including Best Picture.The 20-year-old actress seemed just as confused, sharing that she tried to obtain a ticket to the March 27th show.«Idk y’all i have tried it all but it doesn’t seem to be happening :’) i will root for west side story from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago,» Zegler, who plays Maria in the remake of the 1961 classic, said.Despite not getting a ticket to the show, Zegler said she's proud of the film and is still holding out hope for some kind of last minute miracle.«I hope some last minute miracle occurs and i can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, i guess.

Tom Hanks made one bride’s big day even better.  The Oscar winner, 65, joined in on a bridal party's photo shoot outside of the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh on Saturday.  Grace Gwaltney, the bride, revealed she was "shocked" to see the "Forrest Gump" star.  Tom Hanks joined a bridal party during their photo shoot outside of the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh on Saturday.  (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) Gwaltney told KCRA, "He was like, 'Hey! I'm Tom Hanks. I would love to get a photo with you,' and I immediately froze and was just looking around. I didn't know what to do." The bride’s wedding photographer, Rachel Rowland, also detailed the encounter to KCRA.  "We all lost it," Rowland said.

Ciara confirmed she has been cast inOprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of The Color Purple Musical film on Tuesday afternoon.Upon announcing the exciting news on her Instagram Story, the36-year-old Level Up singer revealed she is thankful to have landed the part asthe adult version of Nettie Harris.'Honored to be a part of this beautiful ensemble and historic film, The Color Purple. Truly grateful,' she gushed to her 31.2 million Instagram followers.

Newsweek. “You always have all of these plans and ideas for when you meet a celebrity and then when you do – especially national treasure Tom Hanks – you really become mush.

the Tom Hanks (and later, his wife ) jumped into the bridal photoshoot to the delight of all, according to the bride. “He said, 'Hey I'm Tom Hanks, I'd love to get a photo with you…I immediately froze and I was just looking around and didn't know what to do,” Gwaltney told a local TV station, per . She added that his voice immediately reminded her of his cowboy character Woody. "It's his voice.

Rachel Zegler has been offered to present at The Oscars after expressing her disappointment over not being invited to the gala despite her film West Side Story receiving seven nominations.The 20-year-old Latina actress has now been invited to be a presenter by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences according to The Hollywood ReporterTuesday after the controversy picked up steam.The publication reports that the talented actress is currently in London shooting a live-action remake of Snow White but sources revealed that accommodations are being made so she will be able to make it to the gala event. Interesting:Rachel Zegler (seen at the Critics Choice Awards in London last week) has been offered to present at The Oscars after expressing her disappointment over not being invited to the gala despite her film West Side Story receiving seven nominationsZegler created a bit of a firestorm on social media as she revealed over the weekend that she will not be in attendance at The Oscars despite being the lead - Maria Vasquez - for the Steven Spielberg directed flick.She posted on Instagram Sunday that she tried to go but 'it doesn´t seem to be happening' and that she will be rooting for West Side Story from her couch.'I hope some last minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that´s how it goes sometimes, I guess,' Zegler continued on Instagram.

Tom Hanks surprised a bride-to-be during a pre-wedding photo shoot.The Forrest Gump actor approached Grace Gwaltney and her bridal party as they finished snapping some pictures at the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel before heading to her nuptials over the weekend, and her photographer Rachel Rowland captured the amazing moment on camera.'I'd like to say a photo bomb from Tom Hanks was the best part of yesterday but honestly I'd be lying. (No offense to the GOAT),' Rowland wrote on Instagram.

Gallery: 'I knew I wanted to be in love with the first person I slept with. . . ' These stars lost their virginity to other celebrities (BANG Showbiz)She told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "So we were all walking from the hotel to the limo, and out of nowhere, he pops up and just says, ‘My name is Tom Hanks! Can I take a photo with the bride?’ “We all started screaming and were pretty much in shock.

West Side Story, is speaking out after she disclosed to fans over the weekend that she wasn't invited to the Oscars. 'My goodness, folks!! appreciate all the support, I really really do. we live in such unprecedented times, and a lot of work behind the scenes goes into making movie magic happen.

One lucky bride-to-be got the surprise of a lifetime on her wedding day, thanks to Tom Hanks.

IASTE president Matthew Loeb pushed back today against the plan to pre-tape several categories in an attempt to tighten up Sunday’s Oscarcast, saying, “We believe a deviation for some crafts and categories but not others is detrimental.”

Clayton Davis Ahead of tonight’s Producers Guild of America awards ceremony, the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the Skirball Cultural Center.The theme of the panel, moderated by PGA president Lisa Fisher, was Steven Spielberg, nominated as one of the producers for his musical “West Side Story.”During the conversation, the two-time Oscar-winning director — for “Schindler’s List” (1993) and “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) — shared with the audience that he’ll never direct another musical in his career, although he’ll be involved as a producer on some. He’s currently co-producing the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” with Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks in the lead roles.

Tom Hanks, 65, has shared his apologies in a recent chat with someone he fired from one of his films.The Hollywood star admits the story was “bone-chilling” and he cannot believe he did it in a candid new chat.Connor Ratcliff had been cast in Band of Brothers back in 2000, which Tom was directing.However, the day before he was set to film his scenes, he was allegedly fired.He admitted the reason behind this was because he was told Tom had seen the audition tape and had second thoughts.This was because he looked like he had “dead eyes”, according to the actor.Connor has since gone on to launch a new podcast called Dead Eyes, where he interviews people about why he was let go.In the latest episode of the show, released earlier in March, Tom appeared on the podcast to speak about the incident.During their chat, Connor shared what had happened and how he was asked to reaudition.This involved him heading to London to perform in front of Tom and other producers again.While waiting outside, he was then told they’d decided to go in another direction.Reacting to the story on the podcast, Hollywood star Tom admitted “not a single moment of this rings a bell.”He also said after hearing what Conner described: “This is a bone-chilling story, just bone-chilling.”Tom continued: “Now let me first take full responsibility for doing this to you.“This was without a doubt the act of the director and that was me.“There was something stuck in a craw or one of those very, very subtle sort of decisions that aims the story in the direction you want it to go.”He added: “In the inner sanctum of whatever this casting session was on Band of Brothers.“I’m sure I said, ‘I don’t know man, that guy’s got dead eyes.’”During their chat, Tom also admitted

Rachel Zegler experienced one of those infamous wardrobe malfunctions at Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards — and was lucky enough to have Lady Gaga and two of the Haim sisters on hand to come to her rescue.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticIt isn’t the fault of “Halo,” the TV series adaptation finally premiering March 24 on Paramount Plus after years stuck in development hell, that it comes on the heels of a plethora of TV and streaming options that look and feel similar enough to lessen its ability to shock and awe. From “The Mandalorian” (Disney Plus), to “Matrix: Resurrections” (HBO Max), to “Foundation” (Apple TV Plus), there are already plenty of big budget science fiction epics onscreen taking on the same themes as “Halo” (written for TV by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, and produced in part by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television).

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics Choice Awards for her role in .The actress was blown away as she accepted the award from The Savoy Hotel in London, just hours after earning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the same role.DeBose stunned in a goldenrod yellow strapless column gown from Carolina Herrera as she thanked fans and critics for their support.«Critics, you matter, and I am so, so, so grateful for your support of ,» DeBose shared. «There were so many people who questions whether or not this film should be reimagined, and you rallied around us, you loved on us, every single one of us, and I am very, very grateful for that.»«To my fellow nominees, you are also esteemed and glorious and I love you so much! You inspire me, and especially one fellow nominee, the great Rita Moreno,» she shared, addressing the Oscar winner who was nominated in the same category as DeBose. «Seriously, you made space for me to thrive beside you.

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in “West Side Story”.

Dead Eyes podcaster Connor Ratliff sat down to chat with Tom Hanks, who famously fired him from his 2001HBOminiseries Band of Brothers for having 'dead eyes.'On the latest episode of the show the actor, 46, discussed auditioning for the series with the legendary filmmaker, 65.Despite noting that 'not a single moment of this rings a bell,' Tom called it a 'bone-chilling story' and said he takes 'full responsibility' for his actions. Talking it out: Dead Eyes podcaster Connor Ratliff sat down to chat with Tom Hanks, who famously fired him from his 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers for having 'dead eyes'Tom took a lighthearted approach to the conversation as he said, 'This was without a doubt the act of the director, and that was me.'He continued, 'There was something in stuck in a craw or one of those very, very subtle sort of decisions that aims the story in the direction you want it to go.' He explained where his headspace might've been as he noted, 'In the inner sanctum of whatever this casting session was on Band of Brothers...

Connor Ratliff has received an apology from Tom Hanks.