Tom Hanks sidesteps questions over Dutch accent he adopted to play Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis

The Wanted have cancelled an upcoming performance, saying it is "too soon" following the death of their bandmate Tom Parker in March.The band were scheduled to perform at the Live After Racing event at Newcastle Racecourse on 23 July, but have issued a statement stating that their performance will no longer be going ahead. Tom, who was one fifth of The Wanted, tragically passed away in March aged 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months earlier.

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 Parker's death, after releasing an emotional statement.The much-loved boy band were set to perform at the Live After Racing event at Newcastle Racecourse on July 23.However, have since released a statement detailing why they will no longer be performing on the night.Tom passed away earlier this year in March at the age of 33 and left behind his wife Kelsey and two young children Aurelia and Bodhi.He had been suffering from an inoperable brain tumour which unfortunately could not be treated.The band shared their state on social media to let their fans know. ShowbizThis is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated.

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.

Max George has detailed the physical pain he’s been feeling as a result of him dealing with the loss of his best friend Tom Parker. Tom, who was one fifth of the band The Wanted, tragically passed away aged 33 in March after being diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months earlier. He’s survived by his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two young kids Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.

The Wanted singer Max George has opened up about his late bandmate Tom Parker’s new book and admitted he still texts him as he's 'still trying to process it'.

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.

Max George is doing his best to cope with the loss of his beloved bandmate.

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.

The Wanted’s Max George has revealed that he ‘still texts’ his former bandmate, Tom Parker, following his tragic death from cancer in March. Tom was just 33 when he passed away after an 18-month battle with brain cancer, leaving behind his wife, Kelsey, 32, and children, Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one. Max, 33, appeared on ITV’s This Morning to promote Tom’s book ‘Hope’, which Tom wrote during the last 12 months of his life amid his cancer battle.

The Wanted star Max George has opened up about how he still messages Tom Parker after his death. Parker died at the age of 33 in March after he was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, an inoperable brain tumour, in October 2020, and was given just 12 months to live by doctors.  Asked if he still talks to Parker, Max, 33, explained: ‘I’m still trying to process it, I still text him actually.

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.

Max George has opened up about his late The Wanted bandmate's Tom Parker’s relationship with his wife Kelsey, 32, and branded the pair “peas in a pod”.Tom and Kelsey’s love story began in 2009 when they met.They went on to tie the knot in 2018 and welcomed two children together, Aurelia, who is now two, and Bodhi, one. Max appeared on This Morning today, Tuesday 31 May, to discuss Tom’s book, which the doting dad-of-two penned over the last year of his life.

Max George has remembered his late friend Tom Parker in his first interview since the singer's death. The Wanted's Tom tragically died, aged 33, in March. His passing came 17 months after he diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour - glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

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.