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Arts May 12

Tom Hanks on his debut novel, ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece’

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Politics Mar 29

Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson attend a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 29, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
WATCH: Biden hosts White House event celebrating Greek independence

President Joe Biden — surrounded by Greek-American politicians and community leaders — marked Greek Independence Day at the White House on Wednesday.

By News Desk

Arts Sep 22

Done with delays, Academy movie museum rolls out red carpet

After many delays including two pandemic postponements, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is finally set to open in Los Angeles next week.

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Politics Jan 20

WATCH: Biden speaks at the Lincoln Memorial on inauguration night

Host Tom Hanks introduced the 90-minute special airing across several networks on Wednesday night in place of the usual official inaugural balls.

By Associated Press

Arts Mar 11

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

The 63-year-old actor said they will be "tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires."  …

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Nov 22

Watch 8:22
How Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys got into character for Mister Rogers movie

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

The film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” out Friday, examines the life and career of Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers from the beloved children’s television program seen for decades on PBS. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Tom…

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Oct 19

How Mister Rogers’ faith shaped his idea of children’s television

By L. Benjamin Rolsky, The Conversation

A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed to the power and appeal of his neighborhood.

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Sep 24

Tom Hanks to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

The actor has won praise for a string of compelling characters in movies including "Saving Private Ryan," the "Toy Story" films, and the Golden Globe-winning "Cast Away," for which he lost 55 pounds to play a man stranded on a…

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Oct 27

Why Tom Hanks posts photos of lost things on his Twitter feed

By Elizabeth Flock

"You know, a lost glove looking for its mate, isn’t that just the way of the world?" Hanks said. "Aren’t we all just lost gloves?"…

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Oct 25

Watch 9:32
Tom Hanks on the ‘high wire act’ of writing

By PBS News Hour

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his book, “Uncommon…

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