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Tom Hanks has revealed there were discussions about making a sequel to Forrest Gump, but it only “lasted all of 40 minutes”.The 1994 Oscar-winning film was originally based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom, which received a sequel titled Gump and Co. in 1995.Despite the success of the film adaptation, which won six Oscars including Best Picture, Hanks explained that talks of sequel were quickly brushed aside.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hanks said: “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.

The cast of Pinocchio stepped out to celebrate the film’s premiere just hours before it debuted on Disney+!

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are certainly solidifying their place as one of Hollywood's most beloved couples with their latest public appearance together.MORE: Tom Hanks loses his cool with overzealous fan following health fearsThe two were photographed hand-in-hand at the world premiere of Disney's live-action Pinocchio at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.VIDEO: Tom Hanks chokes up as he remembers late friend Peter ScolariThe two walked the red carpet together and gave interviews about their love for the iconic 1940 animated film while also posing with his co-stars.Tom was seen laughing and posing along with the other stars, Luke Evans, Cynthia Erivo, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and also director Robert Zemeckis.MORE: Rita Wilson shares sweet pictures alongside husband Tom Hanks amid health concernsThe two have been married since 1988, having first met back in 1981 when Tom was still married to Samantha Lewes, and are parents to Chet and Truman.The happy night out came soon after photos were shared on DailyMail of a seemingly emotional Rita dining out with Tom and Chet, and also Elizabeth, Tom's daughter from his first marriage. Tom and Rita were attended the Pinocchio premiere togetherRecently, the couple did get to spend a romantic day out at a carnival, though, reminiscent of Tom's appearance in the latest Elvis movie.Rita captured the night together on her social media with a selfie of theirs on the ferris wheel and another photograph of a similar scene from the hit film.MORE: 1883 fans are losing their minds at Tom Hanks cameo – see best reactionsMORE: Tom Hanks rocks long hair in must-see school photos"Colonel Tom Parker took me to the carnival and we rode the Ferris wheel.

The live-action remake of “Pinocchio” hit Disney+ today to a mixed-to-negative reception from critics. No surprise there, given the critical response to Tim Burton‘s dismal “Dumbo” and Jon Favreau‘s “The Lion King” in 2019.

Here’s one hell of a way to remember just how strange “Pinocchio” (1940) was: watch Robert Zemeckis’ hallucinatory live-action remake of it, now playing on Disney+. Some of the kooky parts here are not from the script by Simon Farnaby and Chris Weitz—to their credit, they didn’t invent the hedonistic sugary kid-hell of Pleasure Island, or the concept of an innocent boy whose wooden appendage grows, or a lonely man’s fixation on having a manic pixie dream son (Italian author Carlo Collodi did).

Tom Hanks has been married to Rita Wilson for 34 years and together they have two children, with two more coming from the actor’s previous marriage to the late Samantha Lewes.The power couple’s kids have each found success in their own right, with one even following his father’s footsteps in Hollywood.Not all of them have walked such a smooth path though, as another of Tom’s sons is a self-confessed ‘black sheep’ of the Hanks family.Tom himself is still one of the biggest A-listers in cinema history and now his latest film has premiered on Disney+.He is starring in a new interpretation of Pinocchio, which has come exclusively to the streaming platform.As such, there isn’t a major red-carpet premiere, which Tom usually attends with his family.Each of them is busy with their own pursuits and here is everything you need to know about his kids.The eldest son of the Hanks brood, he is the child of the late Samantha Lewes, giving him his full name Colin Lewes Hanks.Born in 1977 in California, he initially went to Chapman University, but made the decision to drop out and pursue acting full time.It has definitely proven to be a good decision for him, as he has since starred in countless films and TV shows.He found early success when he joined the cast of Roswell in 1999 and remained in the series for two seasons.In 2001, he appeared in the hit HBO series Band of Brothers, which was co-produced by his dad, Tom.His first blockbuster came in 2005 when he starred in Peter Jackson’s King Kong, alongside Jack Black and Adrien Brody.In 2008, he joined the cast of Mad Men as Father John Gill, appearing in three episodes in a crucial role.He also starred in The Good Guys, Dexter and Burning Love before joining the cast of the Fargo TV

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.

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.

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.’”

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.

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

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

Fun fact: Tom Hanks loves trivia.

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.

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).

Tom Hanks, 66, was spotted in New York City arriving at his apartment,The Elvis actor arrived wearing a faded blue Yankees hat over lightly tinted glasses, a casual blue unbuttoned-polo T-shirt, black pants, black New Balance kicks and carrying a satchel over his shoulder.When he left the building he was in a sharp-looking suit as he was heading out to dinner with wife Rita Wilson.  Day look: Tom Hanks, 66, was spotted in New York City arriving at his apartment, The Elvis actor arrived wearing a faded blue Yankees hat over lightly tinted glasses, a casual blue unbuttoned-polo T-shirt, black pants, black New Balance kicks and carrying a satchel over his shoulderHe has been in NYC to plug his live-action adaptation of Pinocchio, and Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, which is set to star Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton. For his dinner date with Rita, the A-lister upgraded his attire with a dress shirt, sport coat, and brown leather boots. The actor appeared to be in high spirits and in great shape. The couple has been seen together recently holding hands and enjoying their time walking around the city this week.