Ugh, as soon as you see an adorable little boy in a knit cap, you know things are not going to pan out well in the Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close trailer. By the time you realize it’s happening on 9/11? Forget. About. It. We’re going to go ahead and just construct a shirt made out of Kleenex now, just to be ready when we see it in theaters. Based on the Jonathan Safran Foer book of the same name, Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks star as mother and father to newcomer Thomas Horn. Once Hanks’ character passes away during the September 11 attacks, Horn has to scour New York for the lock that matches a mysterious key left him by his father. So…second Oscar for Sandra Bullock, then? All the Oscars for Sandra Bullock, then?
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Tom Hanks Allegedly Refunds Larry Crowne Ticket Price To Fans
As people who would be too shy to send back a burger if it had broken glass in it, we take our meek little pork pie hats off to the fans that got Tom Hanks to refund their Larry Crowne ticket money. Allegedly the couple ran into Hanx at an L.A. gas station and, while no doubt gushing at how amazing he was in Forrest Gump and Castaway and A League of Their Own, they happened to let slip that they hated Hank’s recent rom-com with Julia Roberts. The fact that this story doesn’t end with Tom Hanks running them down with his hybrid is a testament to his being the nicest actor in Hollywood.
Instead, the Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close star gave the couple $25 to pay them back for their ticket prices, though the $80 they spent on Raisinets and a small soda still had them at a net loss. So…you can do that to celebrities? While part of us is afraid this is going to turn into a crankier version of Marines asking out celebrities, another part is wondering what gas station is closest to Ryan Reynolds‘ house…
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Prince William And Duchess Kate Work It At The BAFTAs In L.A
They came, they saw and they totally didn’t conk. Prince William and Duchess Kate were in L.A for the weekend and amidst their whirl of activities they attended the BAFTA ‘Brits to Watch’ Awards at the Belasco Theatre. Did the Duchess shut it down? Yes, she did. Kate wore an Alexander McQueen gown and Jimmy Choo sandals and clutch and bowled everyone over. Including the celebrities! The royal couple were seen chatting animatedly with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner! And each and everyone of them looked completely star struck. Also hilariously, we spotted Nigel Lythgoe lurking behind Prince William as he chatted with Nicole Kidman. Have a look and see if you can spot him in our gallery below!
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Pixar Has A Brave New Heroine, Toy Story 4 In The Works
They went from toys to cars to forgetful fish; the next step was clearly Scottish royalty. Pixar’s Brave teaser trailer follows the adventures of Princess Merida (voiced by Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2‘s Kelly MacDonald), a headstrong tomboy who’s adventures inevitably end up endangering her kingdom. A little bit of Mulan, a little dash of Little Mermaid and a big scoop of The Incredibles: Brave might not be Disney, but she sounds like the next in the very prestigious princess tradition.
In other good news for children, both inner and standard issue, Pixar is also primed to bring back Woody and the gang for Toy Story 4. When asked about a potential fourth in an interview, Tom Hanks told the BBC, “I think there will be, yeah. I think they’re working on it now.” The cast is currently starring in the shore Hawaiian Vacation airing before Cars 2; a second short is being planned to air before The Muppets, which will be just enough time for us to forget all about Cars 2.
Oprah, Celebrities Make Crazy Faces At Her (Almost) Final Show
Oprah Winfrey taped her some of her last shows this week (spoiler alert: there were celebrities!) and the one requirement for appearing onstage was that each star had to do their best “Oprah having an orgasmic meltdown” impression. The roster was a who’s who of ultimate Oprah BFFs, including Maya Angelou, Tom Hanks, Will and Jada Smith, Tom Cruise and his wife-bot Katie Holmes, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Halle Berry, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jordan, Maria Shriver, Patti LaBelle, Josh Groban and, randomly, Dakota Fanning.
Our favorite pics from what will surely be the world’s saddest week of TV programming, below.
Rumor We Love: Bieber’s Never Say Never Could Totally Get An Oscar Nom
The Hollywood Reporter made Justin Bieber‘s night yesterday. “#NeverSayNever3D in the Oscars?!?!” Bieber tweeted, with a link to the paper’s article about Never Say Never‘s Academy Award chances in 2012. “Never Say Never right? crazy.” Crazy is right—weren’t the 2011 Oscars not even a week ago? But according to THR, there was enough buzz at the Vanity Fair Oscar Afterparty to suggest Bieb could get a crack at the podium next year. “You’d be surprised at the caliber of people who came up to Justin… most of whom had seen the movie and loved it,” says their source. “There was even talk of putting it up for an Oscar next year in the documentary category. People appreciate that it’s not just a kids’ movie.”
People should also appreciate that the Oscars just happened. Sure, everyone’s happy with the kid now, but unless 2011 is a phenomenally craptastic year for documentaries, does anyone really think the film can maintain buzz until the end of the year? Besides, it doesn’t look like Bieber’s got his schmoozing game down. While the NY Daily News was buzzing with excitement after Tom Hanks reportedly told Justin “Don’t become a jaded professional actor” (oh, like Justin could be a professional actor) and “Good luck to you” (as opposed to “watch out, you little s—, I run this town”?), the encounter obviously meant less to the teenybopper. “I don’t remember what he said, he’s just a cool guy.” Will even Justin remember this rumor in a few months?
Ginnifer Goodwin Pulls A Giraffe Gaffe At Tom Ford Opening In Beverly Hills
Fashion Week is in New York, right? Then why exactly are all the stars on the other side of the country in Beverly Hills? That’s because Tom Ford called—and is as sexy as ever, BTW—and when he throws a ‘do, everyone shows up. Ford opened his flagship store in Beverly Hills yesterday, and it turned out to be a mini fashion week in it’s own right, as expected.
The love of our life, Colin Firth was there with the love of his life, wife Livia. Rosario Dawson teemed up her little black dress with a pair of leopard print pumps, while Eva Longoria went slinky in a pair of sequined black pants. Milla Jovovich was risque in a plunging sheer black blouson, hiding her modesty with a houndstooth suit. We were kinda disappointed by two men who normally make us drool every time we see them. Alexander Skarsgard and Bradley Cooper, to be precise. Skarsgard looked strangely parboiled with a weirdish, uneven tan — like he had sunglasses on while the rest of his face ended up getting sunburnt. Cooper had these creepy old man sunglasses on which were a little too Jack Nicholson for us. Adrien Brody, on the other hand, didn’t disappoint sticking to his usual lounge lizard style.
The most unusual outfit of the evening went to Ginnifer Goodwin. While her pant suit looked normal (and kinda boring, to be honest) from the front, turn around and bam… giraffes! For more mega celebrity action —including the always adorable Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and a heavily preggers Rachel Zoe — check out the gallery below. [Photos: Getty Images]
Julia Roberts: Trophy Winner, Disco Sailor
The Hollywood award train isn’t going to stop just because of a little thing like the Grammys! The American Society Of Cinematographers threw a gala for Julia Roberts last night, giving her their annual Governors Award for helping to advance the arts or whatever (personally, we think the cinematographers were honoring her for marrying cameraman Danny Moder). Apparently being outshone by the music industry got to Julia a little, as she decided to try and get away with basically wearing a sailor suit sans jacket. Nice one, Julia! Way to look exactly like Robert Hays in the disco scene of Airplane!
See photos of Julia getting her groove on with presenter Tom Hanks in the gallery below. Hey, didn’t Julia give Tom a trophy from the American Cinematheque less than two years ago? That’s how it is in Hollywood: you award my back, I’ll award yours.
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Conan Wants Tom Hanks, Celebs To Keep Their Mouths Shut About Their Dumb Movies
In an interview that makes us wonder if he wakes up with a tall glass of gin in his hand, Conan O’Brien bans actors from his new late-night show, saying “No actors, no actresses…I want to talk to people who are good at a craft, people who work with their hands.” What? No celebrities? Sorry, but we are not stay up past our bedtimes to see Coco interview a master electrician or quilt maker about how fascinating their jobzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Says O’Brien,”Will I bar Tom Hanks from the set? No, I will not. He can come, but he’s not allowed to talk about his project. He’s gonna keep his f**king mouth shut about his project.” Awww! Hanks is probably sitting at home with tears streaming down his face as we speak. But seriously, you’ll have actors on the show but they CAN’T talk about their movies? Just wait until you’re stuck chatting with Jessica Alba about woodworking or watching Megan Fox use a lathe, then you’ll be reviewing that policy right quick.
As harsh as his new show rules might sound, Conan is fortunately willing to make things a little more interesting: “If Jim Carrey or Tom Hanks accidentally mentions his project, I think the viewer should be compensated in some way. That would be a way to turn this economy around.” And…we’re back on board! Can we somehow modify our TVs so money shoots out when a celebrity breaks the rule? Conan, you stock the first episode with simpletons (seriously, is Megan Fox available?!?!) and we’ll stand in the living room with a pillow case held open like it’s Halloween. Unless…oh no, is Conan joking? But…but…but that’s the way television was always meant to be seen! [Photos: WENN/WireImages]
Stars Get Sexy, Stylish For Cancer Benefit
Some of the biggest women in entertainment came out for the 13th annual “Unforgettable Evening” benefit in LA last night, raising money for the EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Among the stars present were Reese Witherspoon (making her first red carpet appearance since splitting with Jake Gyllenhaal), Taylor Swift, Olivia Wilde, Christina Applegate, Julianne Hough, and Faith Hill, whose hubby Tim McGraw posed hatless for a change. As slinky and stylish as Swift and Wilde were, the most striking lady of the night may have been Rita Wilson, who sported some serious shoe bling next to husband Tom Hanks. Check out her jewel-encrusted footwear in the gallery below.
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