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entertainment2 years ago

"35 Years Later: Reflecting on the Impact of Who Framed Roger Rabbit"

As "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" celebrates its 35th anniversary, the voice of Roger, Charles Fleischer, reflects on the groundbreaking film that mixed live-action with animation. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the film gave cartoon characters tangible impact on the real world and featured iconic characters from rival studios. Fleischer discusses the origin of Roger's voice and his admiration for the character's ability to make people laugh. He also confirms that he wore a Roger Rabbit suit on set and would be open to a sequel.

via Syfy|
#animation#charles-fleischer#classic-film
entertainment2 years ago

Tom Hanks Opens Up About His Film Industry Experiences.

Tom Hanks revealed that filming the running scenes in "Forrest Gump" was grueling and left him exhausted, making it difficult for him to remember his monologues. Director Robert Zemeckis opted to shoot certain scenes in the style of a multi-camera sitcom, allowing Hanks to rely on cue cards. Hanks admires Zemeckis for taking creative risks on the film, which went on to become one of his most recognizable roles.

via IndieWire|
#creative-risks#entertainment#filmmaking
entertainment2 years ago

Michael J. Fox's Thoughts on a Back to the Future Reboot and Retirement from Acting

Michael J. Fox says he's not fanatical about a "Back to the Future" reboot without the original cast, but he doesn't think it needs to happen. He believes the trilogy's director and writer, Robert Zemeckis, and co-writer, Bob Gale, wouldn't be down with it either. Christopher Lloyd is more open to the idea of a sequel, but Fox was in the early stages of Parkinson's when the series wrapped up, so he never got involved in conversations about returning. Fox revisits his film and television stardom and his advocacy for Parkinson's research in a new documentary called "Still."

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#back-to-the-future#christopher-lloyd#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Tom Hanks' Doubts and Debuts: From Forrest Gump to Novels and Publishing Battles.

Tom Hanks admitted he doubted if anyone would care about the 1994 historical fiction epic, Forrest Gump, during a recent New Yorker Live event to promote his new book. Hanks revealed that ideas for a potential sequel to the film were floated given its massive success, but he has never signed a contract that had a contractual obligation to a sequel. Hanks most recently starred in Sony’s box office hit “A Man Called Otto,” which is now available to stream on Netflix.

via Variety|
#box-office-hit#entertainment#forrest-gump
entertainment2 years ago

Tom Hanks' Confessions and Defenses in New Novel and Oscar-Winning Film

Tom Hanks confessed at a recent event that he had doubts about the appeal of the iconic film Forrest Gump, questioning whether anyone would care about a man in goofy shoes with a suitcase full of Curious George books. However, the film went on to win multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Hanks praised director Robert Zemeckis for his ability to commit to a film without knowing if it would work out, saying that faith is necessary in the film industry.

via Deadline|
#academy-awards#entertainment#film-industry