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BREAKING: Tom Hanks Drops Out Of 'Fahrenheit 451’

Posted 3/28/08 1:39 pm EST by in News


Tom HanksFrank Darabont is one of those guys we're always rooting for. Any guy who's got both the touchy-feeliness of "The Shawshank Redemption" AND the utter blackness of "The Mist" in him is alright by us. Well, pity poor Frank today, because his passion project, the long in-development film of "Fahrenheit 451" is once again without a leading man. Tom Hanks is out, Darabont revealed to MTV News exclusively.

Only months ago, Darabont told us Hanks was his Guy Montag. Now it's not to be. "Mr. Hanks sadly and regretfully had to back out," he said. "I was really looking forward to working with him again but his other commitments just precluded it. He had to take a step back." Read More...

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Tom Hanks Wants To Star In 'Fahrenheit 451,' Director Says

Posted 11/9/07 2:05 pm EST by in News


Frank Darabont has made a career out of turning treasured books into even more treasured movies, but to bring "Fahrenheit 451” to the big-screen he's gonna need the help of some old friends.

Luckily, he's found his Guy.

"[Tom Hanks] has stated his intention to do the movie. I'm hoping that stays on track," Darabont enthused, confirming recent rumors that Hanks would suit up as Guy Montag, a freethinking "fireman" who begins the classic novel as a state-appointed book burner. "It's not a for-certain thing, but all indications are looking very, very good right now. I would love to work with him again. He'd be perfection."

Hanks, who previously worked with Darabont on 1999's "The Green Mile," is "the perfect embodiment of the regular guy," the director said.

"He's a movie star wrapped in a regular guy's body. I love his intelligence onscreen," Darabont declared. "I love his empathetic quality, his accessibility. I don't want Montag to be the extraordinary hero. I think he's much more interesting if he's not the movie hero but a real guy." Read More...

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The Dailies: August 6, 2007

Posted 8/6/07 6:03 pm EST by in Dailies


Bill Murray in 'The Life Aquatic'Up, up, and away with our links of the day, including news on Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, "The A-Team," and Superman.

- "Get Smart." Bill Murray to cameo as Agent 13. (AICN)

- Frank Darabont finds his "Guy." Tom Hanks to star in "Fahrenheit 451"? (AICN)

- I pity the fool who doesn't watch this "A-Team" movie update. (Reelz Channel)

- Double trouble for the "Man of Steel." Two villains in next Superman movie. (Blue Tights)

- "Night Train" picks up Leelee Sobieski. (Variety)

- Woody Allen discusses the death of Ingmar Bergman (TIME)

- Jimmy Kimmel bumps Matt Damon from his own movie in this hilarious video. (Youtube)

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The Dailies: July 31, 2007

Posted 7/31/07 2:35 pm EST by in Dailies


Scarlett JohanssonNews on Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, and Daniel Radcliffe highlight our links of the day, as we pause to reflect the passing of another legend.

- No dream this good could ever be true. Scarlett Johansson NOT playing porn star. (People)

- Ryan Reynolds in sham marriage with Sandra Bullock, to star opposite star in "The Proposal." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Good news everyone!" Plot details on the "Futurama" movies. (Cinematical)

- Frank Darabont to take "The Long Walk" with Stephen King, adapt horror master's story after "Fahrenheit 451." (Bloody-Disgusting)

- Daniel Radcliffe on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." (EW)

- Farewell to a legend. Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni dead at 94. (BBC)

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