Mariah 'will definitely have kids' May 14, 2008
Other guests at the event which had a carnival theme, complete with a carousel and stilt-walkers included lovers Paris Hilton and Benji Madden, Courtney Cox Arquette and her husband David Arquette and Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Extraordinary Dream Wedding Planned for Winners of Columbia Pictures' Made of Honor 'Get Married at the Premiere' Contest Apr 23, 2008
He works with high-profile personalities including Julia Stiles, Eva Longoria Parker, Hillary Swank, Peyton Manning, Mandy Moore, Rita Wilson, Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, Steve Martin, and Kevin Kline. He recently opened his salon, David Evangelista at Cornelia Day Resort. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jay-Z And Beyonce, Take Notes: Lessons In Love From Other Celebrity Unions Apr 8, 2008
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this month, described their marriage in Oprah Winfrey's O magazine as "a classic old-world family structure in which people like to spend time with each other and construct their lives so they can." Sounds sweet, right. Doesn't mean it can't be spicy as well. (VHI.com -- Music News)
“La Boheme” moves to the screen Apr 2, 2008
The Broadway premiere of La Boheme looked like a Hollywood film debut, Meyer says, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock, Candice Bergen and Rita Wilson in the audience. I guarantee you'll go out humming the tunes, wrote a reviewer for the New York Daily News. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Event calendar Feb 16, 2008
Expected guests include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Angie Harmon and Natalie Cole. THURSDAY. (Variety)
Tom Hanks: Not a Playboy Jan 11, 2008
He is now married to actress-and-producer Rita Wilson, with whom he has two sons, Chester and Truman. Hanks also said he is already fed up with the US presidential elections. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hanks: Obsessed with hair Jan 10, 2008
Tom also has two sons, Chester, 17, and Truman, 13, with wife of 19 years, Rita Wilson. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pop Tarts: Jessica Simpson Anxious for Academy Award? Dec 15, 2007
"It was fantastic I m just looking at him across the way he s so so dreamy and sweet and honest and good and just, I just adore him, I really do. But before you get the wrong idea of any off-set action," wife Rita Wilson was close by supporting her Academy Award-winning hubby. And Hanks also wanted to opine about Oprah. (Fox News)
Today In History - October 26, 2006 Oct 26, 2007
Actress Rita Wilson is 51. Actor Dylan McDermott is 46. (CBS2.com, CA)
Hollywood stars flee Oct 24, 2007
Kelsey Grammer was among those who fled Malibu, the celebrity-favored oceanfront town that also is home to Mel Gibson, Cher, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Aniston, Mel Brooks, Ryan O'Neal and more. RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Wildfires Force Gibson, Grammer To Flee Homes Oct 24, 2007
According to various news outlets, other celebrities homes in the line of the fires include Jennifer Aniston, Sean Penn, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and Sting. Variety reported that DreamWorks studio executive Jeffrey Katzenberg was covering his home with fire-retardant foam to protect it. (NBC 11, CA)
Fires smoke out showbiz industry Oct 23, 2007
The city is home to such celebs as Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Mel Gibson, James Cameron, David Duchovny, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Aniston, Sean Penn, Mel Brooks and Sting. Also evacuated was the Promises rehabilitation center, which gained notoriety for having treated the likes of Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. (Variety)
How Tom Hanks is helping Greece Oct 19, 2007
The Hollywood star, whose wife Rita Wilson is of Greek descent, is helping bankroll two movies which officials here hope will translate into extra tourist arrivals at the country's archaeological sites and island holiday spots ... "Now there is a desire to change things... the Greek state has realised (the benefits) and wants to promote Greece through film... and Tom Hanks with Rita Wilson were the first to respond to this policy.". (iAfrica.com)
Julia Roberts' pals take a trip down memory lane Oct 15, 2007
Rita Wilson (Runaway Bride): "The amazing moment in Runaway Bride when she's walking toward the altar, and just as she's approaching, she does a perfect pivot to the back of the church.". Danny Moder (husband): "The births of our children. Definitely her as a mom.". (USA Today -- Life)
An all-star salute to Julia Roberts Oct 14, 2007
" Both Roberts and Moder seemed amused by the story as they snuggled at the table they shared with Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson. Natalie Portman recalled her very first meeting with Roberts, at a Golden Globes party in which Roberts took note of the rail thin women and told Portman: "People ask me why I get paid so much. I think I get paid by the pound. (USA Today -- Life)
RELATIONSHIPS -- Altared states Oct 14, 2007
But then there's Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman - they all give me great hope that you can be in this crazy business and still have a lasting, wonderful marriage. . (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hudson, Dunst and Wilson: Big names, short subjects Oct 10, 2007
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY Rita Wilson, Kirsten Dunst and Kate Hudson went behind the camera for Glamour magazine's third Reel Moments series of short films. This year's theme. (USA Today -- Life)
Sacha Baron Cohen ready to 'Party' Oct 2, 2007
RITA WILSON has created a short film for Glamour magazine, based on a reader's submitted story, that can be seen online Oct. 15. Called "The Trap," Rita's star is Jeanne Tripplehorn. (Variety)
Kate Hudson hops in the director's chair Sep 25, 2007
The magazine narrowed down readers' submissions and asked Hudson, Kirsten Dunst and Rita Wilson to choose their favorites. Hudson, 28, selected Cutlass, a generational tale about family and tradition. (USA Today -- Life)
High hopes for pre-Emmy benefit Sep 12, 2007
Confirmed attendees include Alec Baldwin, Glenn Close, America Ferrera, Sally Field, James Gandolfini, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, Heather Locklear, Eva Longoria, Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley, Ellen Pompeo plus Mark Wahlberg. The goal of the event is twofold: Providing a relaxing evening that celebrates the Emmy noms, along with providing an event that helps take care of those less fortunate in the film-television community. (Variety)
Today's Entrepreneur: Hair icon cut a unique path with frizz biz Sep 10, 2007
Celebrity curls styled: Mary Steenburgen, Rita Wilson and Minnie Driver. Entrepreneurial advice: "Find something that you're really, really passionate about. (Owning a business) is a 24/7 job, so you have to be passionate. You have to jump up in the morning and be excited to go to work.". (USA Today -- Money)
Party with the preschoolers at fall carnival Sep 8, 2007
For more details, call Rita Wilson at 704. 892-3983. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Actors sue for Big Fat Greek profits Aug 10, 2007
The court action, which was brought by business entities controlled by Vardalos, Hanks, his wife, Rita Wilson, as well as producer Gary Goetzman, seeks unspecified monetary damages and a full accounting of film profits under court supervision. In addition to Gold Circle, which is backed by billionaire Norm Waitt Jr., co-founder of Gateway Inc., the suit names Big Wedding Prods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Infotainment Aug 10, 2007
Hanks, who produced the film with wife Rita Wilson and Gary Coetzman, and the films actress-writer Nia Vardalos are claiming. The 11th HourHollywood: Producer and narrator Leonardo DiCaprio and Actress Kate Bosworth pose at the premiere of The 11th Hour at the Arclight theatre. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Actors ham it up for audience on-screen and off Aug 10, 2007
The movie stars John Travolta, his wife, Kelly Preston, their daughter Ella, funny man Robin Williams and actress Rita Wilson, who is best known for producing My Big Fat Greek Wedding along with husband Tom Hanks. The movie is a comedy about two friends, Travolta and Williams, who find themselves in the care of twins, played by Ella Travolta, 7, and Conner Rayburn, 8. (Greenwich Time)
Big fat lawsuit launched over profits from Greek Wedding film Aug 10, 2007
Co-producers Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman, and Winnipeg-born scriptwriter and star Nia Vardalos filed suit Monday in a Los Angeles courtroom. Nia Vardalos, shown in April 2007, wrote the script and starred in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. (CBC News)
In brief: Hanks sues for Big Fat profits Aug 9, 2007
My Big Fat Greek Wedding producers Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson ... The Forest Gump star served as a producer on the hit comedy, alongside his wife Rita Wilson. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
J. Lo wins suit v. ex Aug 9, 2007
Hanks sues over film Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," alleging they are still owed profits from the 2002 sleeper hit. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and a full accounting of the profits. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Big fat legal action over Wedding Aug 9, 2007
According to the legal action filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the plaintiffs - Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson, fellow producer Gary Goetzman and the film's writer and star Nia Vardalos - accuse Gold Circle Films of a lack of transparency ... Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were both producers on the film. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Big fat Greek lawsuit Aug 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, alleging they are still owed profits from the 2002 sleeper hit ... Rita Wilson, producer of the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, accepts the award for favorite comedic motion picture with Canadian Nia Vardalos, who wrote and starred in the film, at the People's Choice Awards on Jan. 12, 2003. (Globe and Mail)
Farm Aid Pioneers Grow This Year's Concert Lineup Aug 9, 2007
" The 54-date tour will open Oct. 18 in St. Louis and wrap up Jan. 9 in Albany, N.Y. Tickets go on sale Aug. 18. Cyrus plans to donate $1 from each ticket sold to the City of Hope. They Want Their Big Fat Greek Money Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos have sued a producer of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," saying they are owed profits from the 2002 hit. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and a full accounting of the profits. Vardalos, who wrote and starred in the film, and producers... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Filmmakers Sue Over 'Greek Wedding's' Big Fat Profits Aug 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," alleging they are still owed profits from the 2002 sleeper hit. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks unspecified monetary damages and a full accounting of the profits. (Click2Houston, TX)
Beckham Plays with Galaxy, Parties with Stars Jul 24, 2007
by Gina Serpe Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:30:40 AM PDT RECOMMENDED (1) 3. On Saturday, made his debut with the Galaxy. (E! Online)
Evening Before bash set for Emmys Jul 24, 2007
Katzenberg will be the host, with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson already signed on as co-hosts. And as with the Night Before, the guest list will be around 800 and aim for a low-key feel. (Variety)
Will Smith, Ben Stiller, Even Paulie Walnuts Open Wallets for Presidential Candidates Jul 18, 2007
In some cases such as Maguire, Stiller, Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson the actors donated to Obama in the first quarter and to Clinton in the second, exercising a rule that allows donors to give up to $4,600 ($2,300 each for the primary and general election) to as many different candidates as they choose. Though his prospects are not as bright as the leading Democrats, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has some big-name firepower behind his campaign as well, including Michael Douglas, Val... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kirst And Kate Go Shooting Jul 17, 2007
The two actresses, along with Frasier star Rita Wilson, are being lined up to shoot their own short films. The movies will be based on true stories sent in to US Glamour magazine by its readers about an event in their lives which made them feel strong, happy or wise. (Sky News)
Renee Zellweger Announced as EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's 2007 Key to the Cure Campaign Jul 17, 2007
The Women's Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, was established by Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with Founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jamie Tisch. WCRF supports innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women's cancers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars take Glamour shots Jul 16, 2007
The shorts from 2007's rookie directors, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Hudson and Rita Wilson, are based on true stories submitted by Glamour readers. Past first-timers include Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Bryce Dallas Howard and writer Talia Lugacy, whose popular "Little Black Dress" yielded a directing gig on the upcoming revenge thriller "The Descent," starring Rosario Dawson. (Variety)
Marrying on that lucky '7' Jul 3, 2007
Go the distance like Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. Photo (Newsday / Paul J. Bereswill). (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Cuban missive crisis: Moore, ex-Sen. at war May 17, 2007
After ordering some sirloin at Stack at the Mirage, the babes were joined by Colin Hanks, who'd just seen the Beatlemania show "Love" with dad Tom Hanks and stepmom Rita Wilson. Cammy and Drew later hit Jet till 3 a.m.. (New York Daily News)
Firth to play prospective papa in Mamma Mia Apr 17, 2007
The film is co-produced by Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson. Filming will take place between June and October, in London and Greece. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Despite valet problems, Reel Experience delivered Apr 16, 2007
Problems with valet parking aside (see Steve Echeverria Jr.'s blog), the Reel Experience Saturday night at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch proved the folks at the Sarasota Film Festival know how to throw a party. Upon arrival, attendees could board a trolley for quick access to the event, which, in simple terms, was a block party -- a block party with homes for millionaires, that is, sporting state-of-the-art game rooms, fireplaces in pool houses and kitchens larger than most people's living... (Herald-Tribune)
Edward Norton's favorites Apr 16, 2007
Ask Edward Norton what three movies he'd want with him on a deserted island and he'll need time to think about it, at least beyond his top choice "Ruggles of Red Gap," a 1935 film that starred Charles Laughton. "It's one of the funniest movies ever made," Norton told the Sarasota Film Festival's "In Conversation With. . ." question and answer session Sunday with his colleague screenwriter and producer Brian Koppelman at the Historic Asolo Theater. (Herald-Tribune)
Apollo astronaut: Future space exploration depends on world unity Apr 14, 2007
Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon, believes mankind could venture beyond the Earth's solar system by the end of the 21st century, but only if political and cultural differences are set aside. It depends on us "getting our act together on Earth," Mitchell said Friday in a question-and-answer session after a screening of the movie "In the Shadow of the Moon" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Herald-Tribune)
Drink and grounds make the evening go round... Apr 14, 2007
Drink and grounds make the evening go round. Drink and grounds make the evening go round. (Herald-Tribune)
It's all about the beats... Apr 14, 2007
It's all about the beats. It's all about the beats. (Herald-Tribune)
Teresa Stanley cast in 'Color Purple' Apr 7, 2007
Teresa Stanley cast in 'Color Purple. HERALD-TRIBUNE ARCHIVE. (Herald-Tribune)
Buscemi, Chianese join Film Fest roster Apr 6, 2007
Wise Guy in Sarasota. Steve Buscemi and Dominic Chianese have played good guys, bad guys and wise guys in their careers. (Herald-Tribune)
'Idol' panel weighs in Apr 3, 2007
Ouidad, a curl expert who has managed the tresses of Rita Wilson, Minnie Driver and Sarah Jessica Parker, owns a Midtown New York salon. The look. (USA Today)
Teachers get their week early at HES Mar 31, 2007
A teacher's job is one of the most difficult and important jobs in society, and we want our teachers to know how much they are appreciated, says Rita Wilson, in her third and final year as President of Huntersville Elementary PTA.. Huntersville Elementary, one of the many local schools that holds teacher appreciation week, kicked off its celebration this week (most schools observe the unofficial holiday in May) with a potato bar lunch on Monday, complimentary water and sodas in the teachers'... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Asolo actor pitching for Pirates Mar 31, 2007
COURTESY PHOTO: FRANK ATURA/ASOLO REP. (Courtesy Photo: Frank Atura/Asolo Rep). (Herald-Tribune)
Hollywood gets 'Distracted' Mar 29, 2007
"Shocking," said lead Rita Wilson, who was the main draw for the big names. "So even billionaires like theater.". (Variety)
Edward Norton added to Film Fest roster Mar 23, 2007
Two-time Academy Award nominee will be honored by the Sarasota Film Festival with a humanitarian award next month, officials announced Thursday. Norton, seen most recently in the films The Illusionist and The Painted Veil, is the latest celebrity added to the roster of stars and filmmakers expected for the ninth annual festival. (Herald-Tribune)
Documentary To Open Sarasota Film Festival Mar 20, 2007
" Edgar Mitchell, who walked on the moon during Apollo 14, will attend the screening, and other Apollo astronauts have been invited. The ninth annual film festival, which runs April 13 to 22, will include 200 feature-length and short films and more than 150 filmmakers and actors. Kielbasa said there will be more earth-bound stars at the opening night party at the Ringling Museum of Art and at festivities throughout the week. Norman Jewison, the seven-time Oscar-nominated director of classics... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
More parties, new venues Mar 20, 2007
The Sarasota Film Festival has added new venues and some new events to the parties that surround the ninth annual event, which runs April 13-22. The opening-night party will return once again to the Ringling Museum of Art, after audiences see the documentary In the Shadow of the Moon, about the Apollo astronauts who walked on the moon. (Herald-Tribune)
Film fest announces stars, movies Mar 20, 2007
Its about a family in the 1970s and stars William Hurt, David Call, Julianna Marguiles and Rita Wilson. Harden and Pantoliano star in Canvas, about blue collar workers in Florida, and will be honored at the annual Selby Gardens luncheon and take part in a In Conversation With. (Herald-Tribune)
More of this story Mar 11, 2007
Rita Wilson, an accomplished film and TV actress and the wife of Tom Hanks, co-stars with Bronson Pinchot from the TV sitcom "Perfect Strangers" (he also appeared in a recent season of the reality show "The Surreal Life") and Johanna Day, who was nominated for a Tony for her performance in Proof. If her track record is any indication, Loomer will have audiences leaving the theater in deep discussion about what they've just seen. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Brosnan set for 'Mamma Mia!' Mar 7, 2007
Rita Wilson will exec produce with Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, latter of whom wrote the tunes when they were the creative catalysts for ABBA.. "Pierce brings a certain smooch factor, and we think he'll have great chemistry with Meryl in a romantic comedy," Craymer said. (Variety)
Parties pepper Oscar week Feb 22, 2007
Guest list of about 800 includes Oscar nominees in major categories, Night Before host Jeffrey Katzenberg, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Steven Spielberg, George Clooney, Justin Timberlake, Hugh Jackman, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld and Jennifer Aniston, along with producers, directors, studio executives and lawyers. Event aims to be low-key. (Variety)
Fond(le) Memories of Anna Nicole Fond(le) Memories of Anna Nicole Feb 11, 2007
Big hombre on campus T. Hanks (minus wifey Rita Wilson) was among the many on hand for the premiere. As to whether he prefers acting or producing better, Tom quipped, "Oh, acting is like going to the beach. Producing is like having to go to work with your dad...you're gonna be sweeping up welding rocks all day long!" Oy vey. (E! Online)
It's a Shore Thing - The N Commences Production in Hawaii on Season Three of the Hit Teen Surf Drama 'Beyond The Break' Feb 6, 2007
BME produced and McNamara directed the feature film, "Raise Your Voice" starring Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Rita Wilson, and Rebecca DeMornay for New Line Cinema. The company also produced the prime time Emmy nominated success "That's So Raven" as well as the Emmy and BAFTA winning comedy series "Even Stevens" both for the Disney Channel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jolie Confirms She and Pitt Have Moved to New Orleans Jan 17, 2007
Let's think about the other Hollywood couples who met while one or both were married to others: Paul Newman & Joanne Woodard, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson, Bogie & Bacall, Steven Speilberg & Kate Capshaw, Prince Charles & Camilla, Katherine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy, just to name a few (not to go into those who just cheated. Mario Lopez anyone. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
RED CARPET QUEEN Jan 11, 2007
"There was one year when I was talking to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and behind them was Tom Cruise and Robin Williams waiting to be interviewed. It's become a rite of passage. You talk to us, you survive, and you go on to do bigger and better movies.". Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Meryl tunes up for big 'Mamma' Jan 11, 2007
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will exec produce with Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the Abba songwriters whose tunes drive the musical. Phyllida Lloyd, who directed the original "Mamma" in London as well as its Broadway incarnation, will make her feature directing debut on the pic. (Variety)
Something Major ... Major ... Rolls Into TV Land When M*A*S*H Premieres on New Year's Day Dec 14, 2006
"Famous Guest Star Episodes" TV Land showcases M*A*S*H episodes which feature notable guest stars such as John Ritter, Ned Beatty, Rita Wilson, Laurence Fishburne and Blythe Danner. Based on the 1970 Robert Altman film of the same name, M*A*S*H revolves around life at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, where wounded and sick soldiers are treated. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
