Liam Neeson says he was initially ‘worried’ Tom Hanks would ruin Elvis for him
2 years, 1 month ago

Liam Neeson says he was initially ‘worried’ Tom Hanks would ruin Elvis for him

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liam Neeson worried seeing Tom Hanks would take him out of Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-nominated movie Elvis. The director’s musical biopic follows the rock icon’s rise to superstardom and his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager Colonel Tom Parker. Liam Neeson and Tom Hanks in ‘Elvis’ Butler’s portrayal, in particular, was lauded, and he went on to win his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Picture. During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the 31-year-old actor said he “probably damaged his vocal cords” while impersonating the King of Rock n’ Roll.

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Tom Hanks gave Austin Butler a TV role to protect his ‘Elvis’ co-star’s mental health
1 year, 7 months ago

Tom Hanks gave Austin Butler a TV role to protect his ‘Elvis’ co-star’s mental health

LA Times  

Austin Butler recently revealed that Tom Hanks offered him a role in a TV show in an attempt to boost his mental health after “Elvis.” Tom Hanks really is the nice guy we all think he is. Butler recently revealed he was offered a role in the upcoming Hanks-produced miniseries “Masters of the Air” after the “Saving Private Ryan” star …

Addison Rae stuns plunging pink halter dress at party celebrating Elvis Presley's 88th birthday
2 years, 2 months ago

Addison Rae stuns plunging pink halter dress at party celebrating Elvis Presley's 88th birthday

Daily Mail  

The King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley, would have turned 88-years-old on Sunday, January 8. In an honor of the Jailhouse Rock icon, Lisa Marie Presley and some of her family were joined by Elvis biopic actor Austin Butler and director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann for a pre-Golden Globe Awards party at the Formosa Café in West Hollywood. Honoring …

Tom Hanks, who’s been in 52 movies, says he’s only ever made ‘four pretty good’ ones
2 years, 5 months ago

Tom Hanks, who’s been in 52 movies, says he’s only ever made ‘four pretty good’ ones

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks has lefts his fans guessing after saying he’s made …

Elvis: Why is Tom Hanks suddenly playing a proper screen villain?
2 years, 9 months ago

Elvis: Why is Tom Hanks suddenly playing a proper screen villain?

The Independent  

Viewers might be startled by the vision that greets them at the beginning of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis – out in UK cinemas this week. What led lovable clown Robin Williams – the star of Mrs Doubtfire and Jumanji – to play the clammy-looking and very sinister photo technician in Mark Romanek’s dark thriller, One Hour Photo? There is Tony Curtis, …

Elvis Movie Review: Austin Butler outshines in the tale of rise, fall and rise again
2 years, 9 months ago

Elvis Movie Review: Austin Butler outshines in the tale of rise, fall and rise again

India Today  

Elvis isn’t the conventional biopic you’d expect to watch. An American singer who took the world by storm and created a revolution with his eccentric moves, head-banging energy and the many controversies that governed his life - Elvis Presley, in a nutshell. No points for guessing how well he scored as Elvis’ manager, Tom Parker. The best part about the …

It's nearly three hours long, but this Elvis shakes, rattles and rolls, writes BRIAN VINER
2 years, 9 months ago

It's nearly three hours long, but this Elvis shakes, rattles and rolls, writes BRIAN VINER

Daily Mail  

Elvis Rating: Verdict: A remarkable life, all shook up George Michael: Freedom Uncut Rating: Verdict: Vanity exercise Which music biopic is your No 1, top of your own hit parade? It is rare to find Hanks playing a character practically without virtue, so it perhaps helps that he is prosthetised almost beyond recognition beneath a fat suit, sporting acres of …

Elvis movie review: Baz Luhrmann’s sweaty, seductive biopic makes the King cool again
2 years, 9 months ago

Elvis movie review: Baz Luhrmann’s sweaty, seductive biopic makes the King cool again

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I am the man who gave the world Elvis Presley,” utters …

Hollywood star Tom Hanks looks every inch the legendary actor
2 years, 9 months ago

Hollywood star Tom Hanks looks every inch the legendary actor

Daily Mail  

Tom Hanks jetted into Sydney ahead of his red carpet appearance at Baz Luhrmann's Elvis premiere on Sunday. The actor, 65, who plays Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker in the movie, looked every inch the Hollywood film star as he disembarked from a private jet hours before the screening. Hollywood star Tom Hanks, 65, looked every inch the legendary actor …

Elvis stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks take over Cannes as they attend world premiere
2 years, 9 months ago

Elvis stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks take over Cannes as they attend world premiere

Daily Mail  

It's the most hotly anticipated film of the year and after wowing the crowds at the world premiere in Cannes, Australia is preparing for the biggest red carpet event of the year. The cast, crew and those close to the film, including Priscilla Presley and Baz Luhrmann, at the screening of Elvis during the 75th annual Cannes film festival Following …

Tom Hanks ensures camera stays on Austin Butler during Elvis premiere at Cannes
2 years, 9 months ago

Tom Hanks ensures camera stays on Austin Butler during Elvis premiere at Cannes

Hindustan Times  

Elvis, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival 2022 on Wednesday, received a 12-minute standing ovation, the longest of this year’s festival so far. In the 45-second video, Tom was seen making sure it was not him, but the film’s lead actor, Austin Butler, who remained in the spotlight. A teary-eyed Austin is In attendance at the Elvis premiere, apart from …

Elvis reviews: Baz Luhrmann film receives mixed reviews as Austin Butler's performance is hailed
2 years, 9 months ago

Elvis reviews: Baz Luhrmann film receives mixed reviews as Austin Butler's performance is hailed

Daily Mail  

The much-anticipated Elvis Presley biopic premiered at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night where it was met by mixed early reviews from critics. Opinions: The much-anticipated Elvis Presley biopic premiered at Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night and was hailed by critics as a 'spectacle' in the first reviews The Daily Mail's film critic Brian Viner gave the biopic four …

‘Elvis’ makes a splash at Cannes Film Festival premiere
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Elvis’ makes a splash at Cannes Film Festival premiere

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” brought hip-shaking swagger to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, debuting a grand and glitzy portrait of the Memphis rock ‘n’ roll legend on the French Riviera. Luhrmann’s film, the largest and flashiest Hollywood film making its world premiere in Cannes, brought Tom Hanks and Austin Butler, who plays Presley, to Cannes’ famed red …

Baz Luhrmann’s unruly ‘Elvis’ shakes up the Cannes Film Festival
2 years, 9 months ago

Baz Luhrmann’s unruly ‘Elvis’ shakes up the Cannes Film Festival

LA Times  

Elvis Presley famously never got the overseas touring career he deserved. That sad history is unpacked at some length in “Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s unsurprisingly extravagant new movie about Presley’s life, art and career, which had its world premiere Wednesday night at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival. Tom Hanks in the movie “Elvis.” It’s a shame, because in many other …

Austin Butler's first look as Elvis revealed! Film to release on THIS date
2 years, 10 months ago

Austin Butler's first look as Elvis revealed! Film to release on THIS date

India Today  

Hollywood actor Austin Butler's first look from his upcoming film, Elvis, has been revealed. Sharing his posters on Twitter, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, "AUSTIN BUTLER - TOM HANKS: 'ELVIS' FIRST LOOK POSTERS. Check out his tweet below: While the film will be released on June 24, Austin Butler's Elvis will have its world premiere at the 75th Cannes Film …

Tom Hanks, Austin Butler-starrer Elvis to arrive at Cannes Film Festival
2 years, 11 months ago

Tom Hanks, Austin Butler-starrer Elvis to arrive at Cannes Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

Elvis will be at Cannes Film Festival this May. Austin Butler's Elvis is all set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Luhrmann made history at the Cannes Festival by being the only director to show two feature films at the opening with Moulin Rouge! Whil Australian actor Nicole Kidman, made huge waves as Satine in Moulin Rouge, a hauntingly …

Austin Butler Impresses Tom Hanks In New 'Elvis' Trailer
3 years, 1 month ago

Austin Butler Impresses Tom Hanks In New 'Elvis' Trailer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Warner Bros. rocked the film world on Thursday when it dropped the first trailer for “Elvis,” Baz Luhrman’s upcoming biopic about rock legend Elvis Presley. The trailer shows former “Carrie Diaries” cast member Austin Butler not only acting as the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll, but doing his own singing as well. The film focuses on Presley’s …

Austin Butler is all shook up as Elvis Presley alongside Tom Hanks as his manager in biopic trailer
3 years, 1 month ago

Austin Butler is all shook up as Elvis Presley alongside Tom Hanks as his manager in biopic trailer

Daily Mail  

The new trailer for Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis has been released, with Austin Butler taking on the role as the King of Rock 'n' Roll alongside Tom Hanks, who plays his larger-than-life manager. This could all be over in a flash,' he said of wanting to return to singing gospel music Coming soon: Elvis will be released in theaters …

Tom Hanks unveils ‘horrible’ bald haircut he got to portray Elvis Presley’s manager in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic
4 years, 2 months ago

Tom Hanks unveils ‘horrible’ bald haircut he got to portray Elvis Presley’s manager in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Hanks has unveiled the “horrible” haircut he had to get …

Elvis movie to be shot by Baz Luhrmann in Queensland
5 years, 10 months ago

Elvis movie to be shot by Baz Luhrmann in Queensland

ABC  

Queensland is set to host the production of a new Baz Luhrmann film based on the life of Elvis Presley. Key points: The production will be based at the Village Roadshow studios on the Gold Coast Tom Hanks is set to play Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker Mr Luhrmann says he is still searching for an actor to play Elvis …

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