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Yahoo
a day ago
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You won't believe what Wilson from Cast Away looks like today
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Wilson surely remains the most famous volleyball in Hollywood. Yet, in the incredible 25 years that have passed since he made his big screen splash as supporting actor to Tom Hanks in 2000's Cast Away, he's yet to get another major role. These days, AI can make Tom Hanks look any age (see our piece on Tom Hanks' de-aging in Here). But what would Wilson look like? A sobering new campaign shows us. The Odyssey of Wilson campaign mixes immersive website design, a short film, public installations in coastal cities and live activations during sports broadcasts. With the agency Africa Creative helming creative development, it was created by the Onda Azul Institute with telecoms company Vivo to promote UNESCO's new scientific frameworks ahead of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice. Wilson's imagined path through the world's oceans is used as a metaphor for the long-term degradation caused by plastics, bringing real datasets to life in a devastating interactive journey that covers 450 years of environmental change – the time it will take for Wilson to decay. The experience traces currents, tides, and climate events to visualise the famous volleyball's transformation into microplastics, taking in ecological disasters like acidification, ice shelf collapse and rising sea levels along the way. Scientific data can often be dry and off-putting, but in Wilson's story, Africa Creative have found a clever device to transform complex data into a story that resonates emotionally. 'This project is about making science human,' says André Luis Esteves, director at the Rio de Janeiro-based Onda Azul Institute. 'By following the journey of a simple object, we illustrate decades of invisible damage caused by plastic waste – and why it urgently needs global attention. With Vivo and inspired by UNESCO's scientific leadership, we've transformed data into a story people can feel.''Science alone doesn't move people – stories do," adds Raphael Vandystadt, VP of Sustainability at Africa Creative. "By turning complex data into a powerful visual journey, we help make the invisible visible. Communication plays a strategic role in mobilizing collective action for our oceans ahead of the UN Ocean Conference.' Add some effective interactive web design, and the campaign becomes an engaging experience and a powerful call to action aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. You can see the full web experience at For more of the week's news in creative branding and marketing, see the new Vitaminwater logo and the demise of McDonald's CosMc's.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tom Hanks Pulls a Chappell Roan As Oscar-Winner Shouts at Photographers During The Phoenician Scheme Premiere
Tom Hanks jocularly tells off photographers at the New York City premiere of his latest star-studded comedy, written and directed by Wes Anderson. Pop culture enthusiasts would be reminded of Chappell Roan confronting a rude photographer. Hanks brought his classic sense of humor to the red carpet at the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme on May 28, jokingly badgering photographers in a scene that quickly went viral. As he made his way down the red carpet, the 68-year-old star was beset on all sides by popping cameras and came to an abrupt halt. Irritated, but perhaps jokingly, Hanks shouted out to the snappers, telling them to hurry up so he could proceed down the line to interview waiting journalists. In a hilarious on-camera meltdown caught by MTV UK and posted on social media, Hanks mocked the press corps for their "cushy jobs." In the clip shared by the outlet on X, Hanks said, "Can you hurry it up so I can get to these people... You and your cushy jobs." Even at one point, he pretended to stormily shout for them to "shut the f--k up," all with a huge grin on his face. Tom Hanks shines in Wes Anderson's latest star-studded comedy Hanks, celebrated for his comedic chops and everybody's favorite guy persona, was out promoting his new film co-starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Willem Dafoe, and Bryan Cranston. The film also stars Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Jeffrey Wright, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hope Davis, Rupert Friend, and Bill Murray, among several others. The official description of the film reads, "Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins." Cranston, who stars as Tom Hanks' brother in the film, also chimed in on the fun banter, eliciting laughter from the press. A photographer pointed his crooked tie out to the Breaking Bad star, when he replied, "My tie is askew! Thanks for letting me know my tie was askew." He further added, "I'm going to come out with a line of ties called Askew!" The Phoenician Scheme arrived in theaters on May 30, 2025.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Tom Hanks jokingly tells off photographers on red carpet: ‘Shut up!'
Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston had some fun with the photographers during the Phoenician Scheme red carpet this week. Hanks, 68, was posing for a movie studio photographer when the other paps began joking that the snapper was taking too long, reports Page Six. 'I want to be right where [the other photographers are],' Hanks exclaimed, jokingly gesturing that he wanted to move along to pose for the others. The Forrest Gump star then jokingly yelled at one cameraman to 'shut the f**k up,' causing all of the assembled photographers to break out into peals of laughter. Hanks wasn't the only star to charm the shutterbugs. Bryan Cranston also pulled out the stops when someone noted his tie was slightly crooked. 'My tie is askew!' he exclaimed before sarcastically telling a photographer off for not alerting him to the sartorial mishap. 'Thanks for letting me know my tie was askew,' the Breaking Bad star, 69, deadpanned. 'I'm going to come out with a line of ties called Askew!' he joyfully added. Hanks and Cranston weren't the only big stars to pose at the New York Jazz at Lincoln Centre screening. Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera, Steve Park and Hope Davis also posed along with director Wes Anderson. After the screening, the starry crowd trekked to the swanky Metropolitan Club. Guests included Matthew Broderick, Jon Hamm, Gina Gershon, Steve Buscemi and Catherine Keener. The Phoenician Scheme follows wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro), who, along with his daughter, a nun (Threapleton), embarks on a new enterprise filled with eccentric tycoons, determined assassins and charming revolutionaries.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
Tom Hanks returning to the stage in new Off-Broadway production
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Tom Hanks is to star in an off-Broadway play he has co-written. The Oscar-winning star will be making a return to the stage for the first time since his 2013 Broadway debut in 'Lucky Guy' - for which he was nominated for a Tony Award - when he appears in 'This World of Tomorrow' at the 550-seat theatre The Shed in New York City. The production will premiere on 30 October and run for eight weeks until 21 December, and is described as a blend of romance and history with a dash of science fiction. The story follows a lonely scientist from the future who travels back in time to find love at the 1939 World's Fair in Queens and will feature a cast of 10 to 12 actors, with some taking on multiple roles. The 'Forrest Gump' actor said in a statement: 'To explore the themes of love and yearning, and the struggles of Today as we carry with us the eternal memories of the Past, in such a place as The Shed, strikes me as a one-of-a-kind experience not unlike the World's Fair of 1939.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Tom Hanks And Bryan Cranston Make Headlines After Telling Off Photographers
and proved they're still Hollywood's most lovable (and unpredictable) gentlemen as they hit the red carpet for the premiere of "The Phoenician Scheme" on Wednesday night, and they didn't hold back when it came to keeping the photographers on their toes. The "Forrest Gump" star was all smiles as he posed for a movie studio photographer, but when other cameramen began teasing the snapper for taking too long, Tom Hanks jumped in with his signature charm and a little spice. 'I want to be right where [the other photographers are],' Hanks exclaimed while jokingly gesturing to move down the line. Then, with a mischievous grin, he shouted at one cameraman to 'shut the f-ck up,' sending the entire media line into a fit of laughter. The video was first obtained by Page Six. Not to be outdone, "Breaking Bad" alum Bryan Cranston joined in the fun after someone pointed out his tie was slightly crooked. 'My tie is askew!' he declared in mock horror before turning his attention to the photographers. 'Thanks for letting me know my tie was askew,' he deadpanned, before proudly announcing, 'I'm going to come out with a line of ties called Askew!' Talk about turning a moment into a marketing pitch. The lighthearted exchange offered a refreshing glimpse of both stars' comedic timing and quick wit, something fans have come to expect from Hanks, who has made headlines in the past for both hilarious antics and fiercely protective moments. Back in November 2024, Hanks and his wife, , made waves after they 'stormed out' of the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary concert in a scripted bit that had the audience in stitches. The moment was part of a larger joke by host , who told the crowd there would be no awards given that night. Cameras captured Tom and Rita making a dramatic (and perfectly timed) exit as Fallon called out, 'We lost Tom Hanks and Rita. Sorry. It wasn't their fault.' But while Hanks often leans into humor, he's also shown he's not afraid to stand up when it matters. Back in June 2022, the "Elvis" star made headlines after a tense encounter with fans turned chaotic outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Hanks and his wife were leaving a dinner engagement and heading to their car when a swarm of fans and paparazzi surrounded them on the sidewalk, hoping to snap selfies and get autographs. In video footage that quickly went viral, the couple is seen attempting to move through the crowd with the help of a security guard. But as the group pressed in, Wilson suddenly stumbled after being accidentally pushed by someone in the crowd. Visibly shaken, she turned and firmly said, 'Stop it.' That was enough for Hanks to go into full protective mode. 'Back the f-ck off!' the actor shouted, turning toward the group with his arms out. 'Knocking over my wife?!' His outburst left the crowd stunned, with some immediately backing away and apologizing. 'Sorry about that, Tom,' one fan is heard saying in the video. Though the moment was brief, it served as a reminder that even the most composed stars can, and should, speak up when boundaries are crossed. Many fans praised Hanks for defending Wilson and not tolerating what could have become a dangerous situation. Hanks and Cranston weren't the only A-listers turning heads at the "Phoenician Scheme" screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, , , Steve Park, and Hope Davis also stepped out in style, joining director Wes Anderson for the star-studded event. The film, Anderson's latest quirky ensemble, centers on wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro) and his daughter, a nun (Threapleton), as they dive into a chaotic new venture involving eccentric tycoons, relentless assassins, and charming revolutionaries. Though they didn't hit the carpet, "Phoenician Scheme" also features appearances by and , rounding out one of the director's most stacked casts yet.
