‘Finch’: Tom Hanks’ New Sci-Fi Movie Heads to Apple TV+!!

After releasing Tom Hanks‘ WWII film Greyhound last summer, Apple has acquired the Oscar-winning actor’s new sci-fi movie Finch, which is expected to debut on the streamer this fall. You’re probably wondering, ‘what the heck is Finch?’ and why you haven’t heard of it before, and that’s because the movie was originally titled Bios, and Universal had planned to release it. It’s unclear whether Universal backed … Continue reading ‘Finch’: Tom Hanks’ New Sci-Fi Movie Heads to Apple TV+!!

‘Bios’: Tom Hanks’ Sci-Fi Film Release Moves to August 2020!!

Tom Hanks’ “Bios” will move from April 16 to August 13, Universal Pictures announced on Thursday. Amblin Entertainment’s film will take the place of an untitled Blumhouse film on Universal’s release calendar. Miguel Sapochnik (“Game of Thrones,” “True Detective”) will direct, from an original screenplay by Craig Luck, who will be making his feature-film writing debut, and Ivor Powell. “Bios” follows an ailing inventor, the … Continue reading ‘Bios’: Tom Hanks’ Sci-Fi Film Release Moves to August 2020!!

‘Pinocchio’: Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis Re-team for Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

Back in 2018 we had exclusively reported that Tom Hanks was in negotiations to star as Geppetto in a live-action Pinocchio remake for Disney. At the time Paddington director Paul King was helming the project, which was one of a constellation of live-action remakes of Disney’s beloved animated properties that were currently in development. Of course, that version never materialized and King left the project. … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis Re-team for Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

‘Bios’: Tom Hanks’ Sci-Fi Drama Release Pushed to 2021!!

Universal Pictures has delayed the release date for the upcoming sci-fi drama Bios. Directed by Game of Thrones director Miguel Sapochnik (“Hardhome”), Bios stars Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones, Skeet Ulrich, and Samira Wiley in a post-apocalyptic tale about a man, his dog, and a robot who become an unlikely family unit. A Friday press release from Universal indicates the studio has pushed back the release date for the Amblin Entertainment pic from October 2, 2020 … Continue reading ‘Bios’: Tom Hanks’ Sci-Fi Drama Release Pushed to 2021!!

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus!!

We have just received word that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus. Both have been down in Australia for the pre-production of Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley film from Warner Bros. The two-time Oscar winner Hanks is set to play Presley’s longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker in the project. Warner Bros. was notified that someone in the production had been … Continue reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus!!

‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!

Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis is in early talks to direct Disney’s live-action Pinocchio movie, Collider has confirmed. Paul King (Paddington) was originally set to direct, though he departed the project early this year, as did producer David Heyman. Chris Weitz co-wrote the most recent draft of the script with King and Simon Farnaby, and he’s also producing alongside Andrew Miano under their Depth of Field … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!

‘Conan the Barbarian’ TV Series Being Developed at Amazon!!

Robert E. Howard‘s creation of Conan the Barbarian, a sword-and-sorcery fantasy icon, is about to get new life long after the author’s untimely death. Arnold Schwarzenegger became synonymous with the character thanks to the career-launching title role in two 80s films. These were followed up by a pair of animated series–Conan the Adventurer and Conan and the Young Warriors–and a short-lived live-action TV series in the 90s. Most recently, Conan was … Continue reading ‘Conan the Barbarian’ TV Series Being Developed at Amazon!!

Tom Hanks to Star in ‘Bios’ from “Game of Thrones” Director Miguel Sapochnik!!!

Tom Hanks is continuing to find new and exciting projects in his career, confident in his status as a beloved everyman and obviously taking on films that appeal to his interest like Cloud Atlas and A Hologram for the King with stuff like the Robert Langdon movies to pay the bills and remaining on top with prestige pictures like Sully and Bridge of Spies. Thankfully, … Continue reading Tom Hanks to Star in ‘Bios’ from “Game of Thrones” Director Miguel Sapochnik!!!