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Tom Hanks reveals secret to a strong marriage with wife Rita Wilson

The Oscar winning actor revealed his secret to a happy union with his wife.

By Jane LaCroix On 4/11/24 at 4:48 PM EDT

The 10 wildest moments in Oscars history

The 10 wildest moments in Oscars history

"Racist" jokes, spontaneous nudity and other wild Oscars' moments that stunned the world.

By Sophie Lloyd On 3/10/24 at 5:00 AM EDT

Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks have Academy Award stripped?

Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks have Academy Award stripped?

Tom Hanks was said to have had his Lifetime Achievement Award Oscar stripped in a viral post on Facebook.

By Tom Norton On 1/17/24 at 1:56 PM EST

'Masters of the Air' trailer reveals dazzling battle scenes in WW2 epic

'Masters of the Air' trailer reveals dazzling battle scenes in WW2 epic

A follow-up to "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific," Spielberg and Hanks' new mini-series promises high-flying action set in World War II.

By Sophie Lloyd On 12/6/23 at 9:00 AM EST

Upcoming "Reagan" movie ages, de-ages the former president, stops shy of AI

Upcoming "Reagan" movie ages, de-ages the former president, stops shy of AI

A narrative film about Ronald Reagan from boyhood to death considered using an AI version of Reagan before handing the role to Dennis Quaid.

By Paul Bond On 10/16/23 at 4:18 PM EDT

First look at Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg WW2 epic 'Masters of the Air'

First look at Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg WW2 epic 'Masters of the Air'

The Apple TV+ series follows an air force squadron whose mission was described as a "singular event in the history of warfare.'"

By Shannon Power On 10/5/23 at 9:00 AM EDT

Five celebrity voices reimagined by AI as Tom Hanks sounds alarm

Five celebrity voices reimagined by AI as Tom Hanks sounds alarm

Tom Hanks is warning fans about an AI-generated version of himself endorsing something he has "nothing to do with."

By Meghan Roos On 10/2/23 at 6:05 PM EDT

Tom Hanks' mask comments spark MAGA fury: "Psychosis"

Tom Hanks' mask comments spark MAGA fury: "Psychosis"

A resurfaced clip of the actor saying he has "no respect" for anti-maskers has caused an uproar on social media.

By Sophie Lloyd On 9/20/23 at 8:02 AM EDT

'Heartstopper' Season 2 and everything else new on Netflix in August

'Heartstopper' Season 2 and everything else new on Netflix in August

The streaming giant is bringing back two of its most popular shows, "Heartstopper" and "The Lincoln Lawyer," and saying goodbye to a number of fan favorites.

By Ryan Smith On 7/31/23 at 12:02 PM EDT

Disney faces new legal headache after Supreme Court deals blow

Disney faces new legal headache after Supreme Court deals blow

One of the most beloved animated movie franchises is once again in the legal spotlight.

By Nick Mordowanec On 6/23/23 at 11:17 AM EDT

Deepfake Tom Hanks, Biden tax returns, Dnipro attack—Misinformation Watch

Deepfake Tom Hanks, Biden tax returns, Dnipro attack—Misinformation Watch

Russian propaganda spins the deadly Dnipro strike, frustration mounts over Joe Biden's tax returns and viral deepfakes—in today's misinformation review.

By Yevgeny Kuklychev On 1/17/23 at 8:35 AM EST

Fact Check: Image of "BBC report" about Tom Hanks' "arrest" for abuse

Fact Check: Image of "BBC report" about Tom Hanks' "arrest" for abuse

A screenshot of a purported news report spread on Twitter connecting the "Toy Story" actor to crimes featuring children, without evidence.

By Tom Norton On 11/29/22 at 1:55 PM EST

Fans Try To Guess Which Four of His Movies Tom Hanks Called 'Pretty Good'

Fans Try To Guess Which Four of His Movies Tom Hanks Called 'Pretty Good'

In a recent interview, Hanks said while he has made tons of movies, only four of them are "pretty good" in his opinion.

By Jamie Burton On 9/28/22 at 7:04 AM EDT

Disney's Live Action 'Pinocchio' Remake: Everything You Need to Know

Disney's Live Action 'Pinocchio' Remake: Everything You Need to Know

The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on September 8.

By Emma Mayer On 8/24/22 at 4:49 PM EDT

Donald Trump Getting COVID Changed Opinions on Virus Being a Hoax

Donald Trump Getting COVID Changed Opinions on Virus Being a Hoax

A study appears to show a reduction in the number of conservatives believing COVID was a hoax before and after the former president's diagnosis.

By Ed Browne On 8/2/22 at 8:01 PM EDT

Tom Hanks Criticizes 'Lightyear' for Replacing Tim Allen With Chris Evans

Tom Hanks Criticizes 'Lightyear' for Replacing Tim Allen With Chris Evans

"Lightyear" director Angus MacLane said the decision to replace Allen with Evans was part of an attempt to differentiate the spin-off from its iconic predecessor, 'Toy Story'.

By Roxy Simons On 7/5/22 at 5:35 AM EDT

The Biggest Changes 'Elvis' Makes to Colonel Tom Parker's True Story

The Biggest Changes 'Elvis' Makes to Colonel Tom Parker's True Story

"Elvis" explores Presley's relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker, with the Baz Luhrmann biopic making him the villain, something his biographer refutes.

By Roxy Simons On 6/27/22 at 8:36 AM EDT

Who Plays Elvis Presley in the Warner Bros. Movie?

Who Plays Elvis Presley in the Warner Bros. Movie?

Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" is coming to theaters worldwide on Friday, June 24, but who will be playing Presley in the highly anticipated biopic?

By Molli Mitchell On 6/24/22 at 2:00 PM EDT

Good Guy Tom Hanks Steps Into the Shadows with 'Elvis'

Good Guy Tom Hanks Steps Into the Shadows with 'Elvis'

As the King's manager in the biopic Elvis, Tom Hanks says he tried to take audiences someplace new.

By H. Alan Scott On 6/22/22 at 6:00 AM EDT

Tom Hanks Praised for Lashing Out at Fans Who Almost Knocked Over Wife

Tom Hanks Praised for Lashing Out at Fans Who Almost Knocked Over Wife

"This is my wife, back the f*** off!" Tom Hanks shouted at fans on Wednesday night.

By Emma Mayer On 6/16/22 at 10:36 AM EDT

Fans Expect Too Much of Stars Like Amber Heard, Ezra Miller

Fans Expect Too Much of Stars Like Amber Heard, Ezra Miller

It turns out actors in superhero films aren't always super in real life. But if we become too prissy about stars' behavior, there will be no one left to cast.

By Julie Burchill On 6/14/22 at 8:35 AM EDT

'ELVIS' Movie Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot

'ELVIS' Movie Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot

Austin Butler and Tom Hanks star in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, "ELVIS."

By Molli Mitchell On 5/26/22 at 8:50 AM EDT

Tom Hanks Photobombs Bride on Her Wedding Day

Tom Hanks Photobombs Bride on Her Wedding Day

A bride from Pittsburgh got an unexpected visitor when Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson stopped by to crash her wedding photos.

By Jamie Burton On 3/21/22 at 7:14 AM EDT

Sally Field Clears Up Tom Hanks' Mom Casting and Exposes Hollywood 'Ageism'

Sally Field Clears Up Tom Hanks' Mom Casting and Exposes Hollywood 'Ageism'

Speaking to Newsweek about the new HBO show "Winning Time," Sally Field discussed how she went from Tom Hanks' love interest to his mom in a few short years.

By Jamie Burton On 2/26/22 at 6:00 AM EST

What Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Set Was Like According to Kodi Smit-McPhee

What Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Set Was Like According to Kodi Smit-McPhee

"The Power of the Dog" star Kodi Smit-McPhee told Newsweek why Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" set was "absolutely overwhelming."

By Jamie Burton On 2/18/22 at 10:22 AM EST

'Elvis' Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot

'Elvis' Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot

Baz Luhrmann's take on the King of Rock and Roll now has a trailer that gives Elvis fans their first glimpse of Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and the cast.

By Samuel Spencer On 2/18/22 at 5:44 AM EST

'Simpsons Did It First!' Ted Cruz Rips Tom Hanks Cameo in Joe Biden Ad

'Simpsons Did It First!' Ted Cruz Rips Tom Hanks Cameo in Joe Biden Ad

Hanks made a cameo in "The Simpsons Movie" released in 2007, in which he said the "U.S. government has lost its credibility, so it's borrowing some of mine."

By Zoe Strozewski On 1/20/22 at 1:53 PM EST

The Real People Tom Hanks and Billy Bob Thornton Play in '1883'

The Real People Tom Hanks and Billy Bob Thornton Play in '1883'

"Yellowstone" prequel series "1883" is available to watch on Paramount+ now and the first two episodes feature some Oscar-winning cameos in realistic roles.

By Jamie Burton On 12/19/21 at 4:00 AM EST

Tom Hanks on the Global Warming Warnings in New Apple TV+ Movie 'Finch'

Tom Hanks on the Global Warming Warnings in New Apple TV+ Movie 'Finch'

Newsweek spoke to Tom Hanks and Miguel Sapochnik about their new apocalyptic drama, "Finch," and the real warning it gives about global warming.

By Jamie Burton On 11/4/21 at 12:46 PM EDT

15 Celebrity Couples Who Have Been Married for a Surprisingly Long Time

15 Celebrity Couples Who Have Been Married for a Surprisingly Long Time

These famous couple have bucked the Hollywood trend.

By Emma Kelly On 9/27/21 at 7:00 AM EDT