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Ads For Tom Hanks' New 9/11 Movie Causes Controversy In New York

We're going with the majority on this one; it is rather insensitive.

With Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close out in theaters now, ads for the film are plastered everywhere across the country, but mainly in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles … and of course, New York City.

While the studio has every right to promote their movie in the city where the horrific real life tragedy took place, it is more the placement of their ads that have people concerned. Namely, several video ads — with footage of the burning towers — have been playing at subway stops surrounding Ground Zero in Manhattan. Many New Yorkers have complained (see above), considering the ads very distasteful.

Upon hearing the complaints, WB released this statement, saying:

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And America's Favorite Actor Is…

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Who else? Johnny Depp!

For the second year around, the sexiest Pirate ever the sail into cinemas has nabbed the #1 spot on the anuual Harris Poll of America's Favorite Actors. Oddly enough, his work in The Tourist didn't detour people away from loving them (although, it must've for Angelina Jolie; she was #5 last year and this year she dropped off completely!)

Strangely enough, it was the people who hadn't made films this past year that rounded out the top five, with the exception of Tom Hanks. Clint Eastwood and Denzel Washington tied for second place and following Hanks in fifth place is legendary screen icon John Wayne.

Hear that, Angie Pilgrim! You got bumped by the Duke!

Rounding out the list was George Clooney, Harrison Ford and the only female to make it this year, Sandra Bullock.

CLICK HERE to see who else made the list of America's Favorite Actors!

CLICK HERE to see who else made the list of America's Favorite Actors!

CLICK HERE to see who else made the list of America's Favorite Actors!

CLICK HERE to see who else made the list of America's Favorite Actors!

CLICK HERE to see who else made the list of America's Favorite Actors!

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Second Trailer Released For Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks' Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close

Yeah, Sandra Bullock is really gunning for a second Oscar with this baby!

The second trailer for Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks' upcoming tearjerker drama Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close is here and it's as heart-wrenching as the first.

Check it out in the video (above).

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Julia Roberts Set To Pull Producer And Actor Double Duty In Next Film

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Julia Roberts is attached to star and produce her new flick, Second Act.

Roberts will play a woman who hasn't worked a day in her life but is forced to get a job.

Julia owns her own production compnay, Red Om Films, and will produce through the company.

She is also becoming more active in front the camera, starring with Tom Hanks in Larry Crowne and the Evil Queen in one of the upcoming Snow White movies, Mirror, Mirror.

Looks like Julia is going to busy over the next year.

[Image via WENN.]

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Larry Crowne Fined 30k Euros!!

Larry Crowne Spanish Traffic Fine

This seems a bit silleh!!

The Spanish distributor for Larry Crowne, Tripictures, has found themselves in a bit of a situation…

For "promoting reckless driving" in the promotional ad which features Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, Spanish Traffic Authorities felt it necessary to fine Tripictures 30,000 euros. That's $41,300!!!

Tripictures couldn't believe it. They stated:

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McConaughey, Worthington And Butler Starring As American Soldiers In Iraq On Thunder Run

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Iraqs pretty hot, right? We're sure it won't be hard to find an excuse for these guys to take their shirts off! LOLz!

Matthew McConaughey, Sam Worthington and Gerard Butler are teaming up for an all CG 3D action thriller called Thunder From Down Under Run.

The movie is

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Tom Hanks' Rapping Son Drops Another Music Video

Filed under: Music Minute > Tom Hanks

No, no. Not Colin Hanks. He got bit by the same acting bug as his daddy. No, this is his brother, Chet Haze. He's the musical one of the fam!

Check out the video above to see Chet in his first video, Hollywood!

Thoughts?

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