Posts Tagged ‘tom hanks’

Tom Hanks And Stephen Colbert Send A Care Package To Iraq

Hilarity ensues

June 11th 2009

Before Stephen Colbert left for Iraq last week to entertain the troops, Tom Hanks joined him for a segement on preparing a care package for the troops. As you can imagine, hilarity ensued with such items as Tang, ice cream, beer, and puppies. The USO also got a nice plug in the end for people [...]

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Tom Hanks Writes To The New Yorker About His Electric Toyota RAV4

May 12th 2009

Tom Hanks has written a letter to the New Yorker setting the record straight about the electric cars he has owned over the years. The actor was replying to a piece by Peter J. Boyer in which it was claimed (or assumed) that Hanks had at one time owned the ill-fated all-electric EV1 from General [...]

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Toyota Hoping Big Stars Hit The Oscars In Next-Generation Prius

February 20th 2009

When people think of the word “hybrid”, for most, the Toyota Prius is the first image that pops into their heads. No other eco car has become more a symbol of the modern day green movement — and Hollywood has been a large part of that success. As discussed previously, Toyota made a very wise [...]

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Tom Hanks Chats Up His Electric Car On Current TV

December 15th 2008

Back in February of ‘07, Tom Hanks was the first customer to walk away with a newly converted gas-to-electric car from AC Propulsion. The comapany took a standard Scion XB vehicle, tore out its combustion guts, and replaced them with a lithium-ion Ebox system. Said Hank at the time, “There are three electric cars sitting [...]

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Tom Hanks, Joaquin Phoenix Attend Star-Studded Newman Benefit

October 28th 2008

Even after passing away at age 83 last month, Paul Newman continues to raise money for charity and help those in need.
Last night in San Francisco, an A-list crowd gathered to honor the late actor and help bring in the green during an annual benefit for Newman’s charity camp, The Painted Turtle, for children with [...]

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Annie Lennox Passionately Video Blogs On The Amnesty Arts Fund

September 25th 2008

Have a look at this video featuring Annie Lennox video blogging about Amnesty International and the organization’s new Arts Fund. In terms of passion and sincerity in discussing a cause, about the only other person that comes to mind is Tom Hanks. His videos are filled with just as much down to earth appeal.
Lennox will [...]

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Vanity Fair’s Top 10 Most Influential Features Pitt, Jolie, Gore

September 3rd 2008

Vanity Fair magazine has released their “Top 100 Most Influential People In The World” list — and making the top 10 for the first time are Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Al Gore (Coming in at 9 and 10 respectively). Who’s number one? Oddly enough, another first timer by the name of Vladimir Putin. We’re [...]

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Tom Hanks Auctions Off Solar-Powered Radios For Rural Africa

January 26th 2008

Tom Hanks is one of the few activist/actors that has personally taken advantage of the YouTube phenomenon to promote campaigns he’s passionate about. And it’s his style that I really enjoy — down to earth, easy to follow, a bit comedic. It’s not that he’s at some studio — he’s doing these informative videos from [...]

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Sprig Enjoys Some Celebrity Eco-Mania At Sundance!

January 25th 2008

Our stylish friends over at Sprig have just released a video of their good times at Sundance. Sprig stalkerazzis (though we’re naming them honorary ecorazzis) Brit Liggett and Jennifer Prediger hit the streets and spoke with Tom Hanks, Colin First, Emily Blunt, and a bunch of other celebs about their eco-friendly habits and naughty sins. [...]

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Obama and Oprah: Oprahpalooza 2007 Kicks Off

December 10th 2007

As Oprahpalooza kicked off in Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire over the weekend, it is clear that when it comes to celebrity endorsements, Obama is the man. A flood of support continues to pour in from a range of celebrities including George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Stephen Colbert, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and [...]

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