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Austin Butler had more than a few nerves when it came time to take on the role of Elvis Presley in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic. «I was nervous and afraid of the big numbers with tons of extras, to go out there and perform in front of a lot of people,» Butler admits in behind-the-scenes footage from, which hits theaters on June 24. «I was filled with terror at that idea.»Smartly, Butler consulted a peer about his nerves: Rami Malek, who won an Academy Award in 2019 for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in .«He said, 'You know what? Those days will probably end up becoming your favorite days,'» Butler remembers, sharing Malek's hindsight from his role. «He could not be more right about that… I was terrified every time before going out there… But Elvis said it as well.

Doja Cat has shared the video for her May single “Vegas,” the lead offering from the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, ELVIS, coming to theaters June 24. The soundtrack will arrive the same day via Iona/RCA Records.

Tom Hanks was left a little surprised when Queen Elizabeth II shared with him her cocktail of choice.

Elvis Presley died 45 years ago, longer than he was on this planet and has now finally been given the cinematic biopic treatment. There's been a couple of TV attempts over the years with the likes of Kurt Russell donning the jumpsuit, but in an age of Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman storming the big screen, it was only a matter of time before The King would follow. Now if only Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie was as great as those.

Tom Hanks sparked concern amongst fans following his appearance at the UK screening of the film Elvis last night.The Forrest Gump star, 65, put his slimmer frame on display at the screening of the Elvis biopic at BFI Southbank in London as he took to the red carpet with his co-stars.The Forrest Gump star looked fantastic in the suit as he made an appearance at the glitzy event.Tom could be seen posing alongside Austin Butler, 30, the actor who plays Elvis Presley in the film.The Cast Away actor features in the role of Colonel Tom Parker, the rock legend's longtime manager.The star also posed with the film's director, Baz LuhrmannTom looked red carpet ready as he posed up a storm in the grey suit which he paired with a black shirt.However, the star's dramatic transformation sparked concern with fans who were quick to comment on his slim frame.Twitter user @lynwis wrote: "Dear god how thin Tom Hanks looks?!  "Positively sepulchral. Hope he’s a OK or is it for a film role?" (sic)@aquitainexox penned: "Wow lovely Tom Hanks looks very very thin! Hope he’s ok."While @BecksLS30 added: "I'm concerned about Tom Hanks.

Tom Hanks is barely recognizable as Geppetto in a teaser trailer released on Tuesday of the live-action remake of the classic animated tale, "Pinocchio." The 65-year-old actor donned a gray, curly-haired wig to match a mustache for his role as an Italian wood carver in the reimagined story inspired by the 1940 fantasy about a wooden puppet who comes to life with the help of a little bit of magic. "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight," Geppetto repeated the classic line in the trailer.

Austin Butler and Tom Hanks suit up sharp for the premiere of their new film, Elvis, held at BFI Southbank on Tuesday night (May 31) in London, England.

Tom Hanks transform into Geppetto for his latest role in the live-action Pinocchio film.On Tuesday, May 31, Disney released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to release later this year. In the nearly two-minute long clip, the 65-year-old transforms into the famous woodcarver with gray hair, a mustache, and small-framed glasses.

Tom Hanks stars in a magical new teaser for the live-action remake of Pinocchio.The 65-year-old movie star has been cast in the role of Geppetto, the village puppeteer who prays for one of his creations to become real.At the opening of the trailer, Geppetto sits by the window before bed and wishes upon a star - recreating an iconic scene from the original animated classic. Wow:Tom Hanks was virtually unrecognizable in character in an evocative new teaser for the live-action remake of Pinocchio'Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight,' says the live-action Geppetto, just as the cartoon did.The audience is then treated to a few haunting strains of the new version of When You Wish Upon A Star recorded specially for the new version of the film.

Tom Hanks completely transforms into Geppetto, the wood keeper who crafts the puppet who embarks on a journey to becoming a «real boy.» “Star light, star bright. First star I see tonight,” Geppetto says as a clip of him placing his glasses next to Pinocchio’s wooden leg runs.

Jiminy Cricket! Early morning viewers of Good Morning America! on May 31 were rewarded for their good sleeping habits by being shown a trailer for “Pinocchio,” Disney’s forthcoming remake of their classic 1940 animated film. READ MORE: “Andor,” “Ms.

Springwatch.The beloved actor, now starring in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, featuring on BBC One’s The One Show and commented on a preview of the long-running nature series.After the feed cut back to the studio away from hosts Chris Packham Michaela Strachan, Hanks said the show was “something else.”“Can we just say how great the BBC is?” Hanks commented. “You’re not going to get that live every night in the United States.“That is just something else.”Thanks @tomhanks! We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

Tom Hanks has revealed The Queen's favourite cocktail.

Tom Hanks openly praised the BBC on The One Show this evening, claiming that you “don’t get that” on American TV.The Hollywood star made the observation after watching a clip of Chris Packham presenting Springwatch ahead of the programme's return tonight on BBC Two. Tom, 65, appeared on the BBC One show today with his co-star Austin Butler, 30, ahead of their upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, which is entitled Elvis.Speaking to Emma Willis, 46, and Jermaine Jenas, 39, Tom expressed his admiration for the BBC.During their interview, the presenters introduced Chris and his Springwatch co-host Michaela Strachan, 56, as they joined them remotely from a Norfolk field. Chris’ stepdaughter Megan McCubbin, 27, also made a brief cameo as she was shown getting up close to some tawny owls in the North East of England. After the presenters had given a preview of this year’s Springwatch, Tom had some thoughts on the show.As Emma started moving on the conversation with the two actors on the sofa, Tom couldn’t help but interrupt her. “Now, I know you’re both very busy…” Emma began. “Can we just say how great the BBC is,” Tom interjected, causing the presenters to laugh at the unexpected interruption.Speaking about Springwatch’s award-winning live coverage of animals in the British country, Tom explained how UK TV differs from shows in the USA.“Now, you’re not going to get that live every night in the United States,” Tom mused.“That is just something else,” he said with a smile, as Emma agreed, “You’re really not are you?”Tom’s praise for the broadcaster comes after calls to “defund the BBC” have succeeded, after the government promised to abolish the licence fee by 2027. The BBC will also be forced to make deep cuts to its show budgets,

The One Show to discuss his new biopic film Elvis, but later gave away some fun facts about the Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee.Tom, who was dressed smartly in a black suit, brought his co-star Austin Butler with him, who was wearing a white t-shirt and suit jacket.Austin plays the iconic musician in the Hollywood blockbuster alongside Tom Hanks.The pair walked onto the BBC set and sat down on the green sofa as Emma and Jermaine welcomed them to the show.Ahead of the Queen's Jubilee, the hosts opened the show by asking Hanks about the time he met the monarch.As he began his story, a picture of the actor wearing a suit flashed on the screen, showing him stood next to the Queen and Barack Obama as they all raised a glass.Tom commented on his outfit, which was a white shirt with a black suit jacket, and said he was dressed up "very nicely" for his "chit chat with The Queen".He told Willis and Jenas that he had "prepared" to meet her by thinking of questions to ask which were "of import, but not presumptuous," so asked her "how often she truly has time off and what have you".However, the Forrest Gump star was quickly sidetracked: "Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a white gloved hand put, between me and her royal majesty, a glass of water.

RICKY Gervais has been known to wind up some of the biggest names in showbiz. During his multiple stints at hosting the Golden Globes, the creator of The Office has never shied away from a joke at the expense of the world's most famous celebrities.

Ricky Gervais, 60, has appeared several times over the years as a host at the Golden Globes, and is very good at making controversial jokes about celebrities in attendance.No one is safe with Ricky around, and the comedian has successfully managed to mock some of the most famous Hollywood actors there are.Most celebs can laugh and shrug Ricky’s jibes off, but Tom Hanks was visibly unimpressed with Ricky’s jokes at the 2020 Golden Globe awards.Ricky said: “I came here in a limo tonight and the license plate was made my Felicity Huffman,” in reference to the college admissions scandal.The stony-faced reaction Tom had to the jokes became a viral meme shortly after, when a photographer at the event captured his facial expression.Comedian Ricky later spoke about the awkward situation in November 2020, chatting to Christian O’Connell on the Stuff of Legends podcast.He told Christian: “The big meme was Tom Hanks going: ‘Why is he saying that?’“And people going, ‘Oh look he’s on his high horse,’ but when Leonardo DiCaprio laughed, people loved him for it.”"I could say a lot worse things about them, but I don't want it to get really nasty and for no reason."He added: "I think people who laugh at a joke, they get a round of applause because people go, 'Oh that's good, they can take it,' we don't want people to be above it."We even let people be privileged as long as they say, 'I know I'm privileged but I'm nothing really,' we don't like people to go 'Oh I deserve it, how dare you talk to me like that'."Ahead of the awkward encounter in 2020 Ricky did admit he felt a bit regretful of a joke he made way back in 2011, about Tom and Toy Story co-tar Tim Allen.He said there was no “malice” in his joke and didn’t want Tim to feel bad

Ricky Gervais has been known to wind up some of the biggest names in showbiz.

When Tom and Samantha split, their son Colin was aged seven and their daughter Elizabeth was three.His divorce wasn't finalised until 1987, but by December 1986 (at the Three Amigos premiere, pictured), he and Rita had taken their romance public.Through the years, parents Tom and Rita have worked very hard to keep all of their kids, including Chet and Truman out of the spotlight.Tom said Rita shaped his vision of having a healthy home life: "Honestly, I married into a classic old-world family structure in which people like to spend time with each other and construct their lives so they can.“That hadn't been part of my existence up 'til then," he told Oprah."And you know what? In the 13 years, Rita and I have been married, I've discovered there's no substitute for that."There's such an advantage to being involved in the day-to-day details of each other's lives.

Tom Hanks led the stars at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in France. The Oscar-winning actor takes on the role of the Kings manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in "Elvis." During the film festival, Hanks posed for pictures alongside Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla Presley. The 65-year-old actor was joined by Disney star Austin Butler, who takes on the Elvis role in the unreleased film.

upcoming biopic “Elvis.”The 65-year-old Oscar winner discussed why he decided to portray him — and how director Baz Luhrmann convinced him to do so — at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.“I’m not interested in playing a bad guy just for the sake of, ‘Before I kill you, Mr. Bond, perhaps you’d like a tour of my installations.’ That’s OK, I get it, but that’s for other stuff,” the “Forrest Gump” actor noted via People.Hanks donned prosthetics and hefty cosmetics to become the real-life legend, though he confessed at the French film fest that he “did not know what Colonel Tom Parker looked like.”He added that Luhrmann described the Colonel as a “great carney,” or carnival worker.“The carney’s job is to bring people to the glittering lights on the outside of town, promise them something they’ve never experienced before, and then, almost giving it to them, at a cost,” he said.