Tag: tom hanks

The Wachowskis Rag About Hollywood

And here’s the thing: Just because they aren’t exactly first with this POV doesn’t mean they’re wrong.

‘Cloud Atlas’: Andy & Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer On The Problem With Hollywood – by Christopher Rosen

To call “Cloud Atlas” the year’s most ambitious film would be an understatement. The adaption of David Mitchell’s sprawling 2004 novel tells six interweaving stories — among them, a 19th century sea expedition, a present day fish-out-of-water comedy and a post-apocalyptic adventure set 106 winters after the fall of humanity — with stars like Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Jim Sturgess playing multiple roles of varying genders and race. read article

munchman: Anyone Up for ELECTRIC CITY?

Me, I’ve got a problem after seeing LARRY CROWNE.

Tom Hanks’ ‘Electric City’ looks for light in the darkness
by Jeff Labrecque

Tom Hanks is heading to Electric City. No, Dunderheads, he’s not guesting on The Office, which is, of course, set in Scranton, Pa., a.k.a. Electric City. The two-time Oscar winner has created a new animated web series about a seeming oasis of idealistic possibility set amongst a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future. Hanks has been working on the idea for years, at one point contemplating bringing his characters to life with puppets. Instead, Yahoo will host a series of short five-to-seven-minute episodes, the first 10 of which will premiere on July 17. Additional episodes will follow on July 18-19, completing the 90-minute adventure.