Tom Hanks hasn't exactly been known as a song and dance man, whichis probably why he had been taking lessons from Chicago's own TrinityIrish Dancers-prepping for a wake scene in "Road to Perdition" thatrequired he showcase a bit of a jig.
According to B.Z. spies on the set of the movie, currentlyshooting here, Hanks quickly got with the program and was kicking uphis heels in fine fashion.
But, as is often the case with movies, director Sam Mendes made achange and decided to have Hanks just stand there and not dance inthe scene-with real Trinity dancers doing the honors alone.
Oh, well, I'm sure Hanks' wife Rita Wilson will be happy to haveher hubby teach her a few of those new steps when he gets home.
NAME GAME: Anyone named Bridget Jones-who can prove it-gets freeadmission to "Bridget Jones's Diary," starring Renee Zellweger andHugh Grant, today through Sunday at all General Cinema theaters.Just show a valid driver's license or passport and you're in. Atleast with "Bridget Jones," General Cinema is offering a genuinelure. Nice they didn't do it for "Erin Brockovich."
SPACE SET: There's a Chicago connection to Dennis Tito's $20million ticket to outer space. The Dilenschneider Group's PR whiz KimShepherd has been shepherding Tito and his Wilshire Associatesinvestment firm's public relations efforts and will join theastronaut wannabe in Moscow next week. Kim then goes to Baikonur,Kazakhstan, for Tito's launch with the Russian space program.
SEX SET: While Sonia Braga hasn't been told much about therecurring role she'll play on the HBO hit "Sex and the City," shecouldn't care less. "The promise is that I'm going to have some sex,that's why I took it," the irrepressible Brazilian bombshell tellsNando Times.
Braga snared the part, thanks to pal Chris Noth ("Mr. Big" on theseries), who also cast her in the NBC miniseries "Steve Martini's TheJudge," which he co-produced and stars in.
ON HER TOES: Yes, that was Neve Campbell spied confabbing withTrinity Hamilton of Chicago's Joffrey Ballet the other night at Graceon Randolph. Seems Campbell was not only enjoying new Grace chefMichael Gaspard's culinary treats-she was doing some research for anupcoming film role about a ballet company.
MAKING MUSIC: Even though "Duets" was a bomb, it obviously haslaunched a second career for Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow. Two songsthe actress recorded for the film (directed by her father, BrucePaltrow) have become hits in Australia and are moving up the chartsin Britain. "Cruisin'," a duet with Huey Lewis (who co-starred inthe movie), hit No. 1 on the pop charts Down Under in January. AndPaltrow's version of Kim Carnes' 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" isalready at No. 3 in Australia. Both may soon be released stateside.
Bill Zwecker is seen at 7:55 a.m., 8:40 a.m. and noon weekdays onWFLD-Channel 32 and reports on entertainment and celebrities on "TheEric & Kathy Show" at 6:50 a.m. Fridays on WTMX-FM (101.9).
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