That Thing You Do
Starring:
Johnathon Schaech as Jimmy Mattingly
Tom Everett Scott as Guy Patterson
Steve Zahn as Lenny Haise
Tom Hanks as Mr White
Liv Tyler as Faye Dolan
Charlize Theron as Tina
Ethan Embry as T B Player
Written and Directed by: Tom Hanks
Plot Summary:
Tom Hanks writes, directs and co-stars in this refreshing, big-hearted comedy that captures the overnight triumph of an American rock band during the glory days of rock and roll. When a young appliance salesman agrees to fill in for an injured drummer in a local talent show, four shooting stars are born. Faster than you can say “That Thing You Do,” a Play-Tone Records executive (Hanks) signs the group and catapults them to fame as their signature tune skyrockets to the top of the charts!
Availability:
VHS & DVD
Director's Cut DVD due for release May 8th 2007
Disc 1:
Theatrical Feature (108 mins)
Director's Cut (155 mins)
Commentary by Tom EverettScott, Jonathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry & Liv Tyler
Disc 2:
Making THAT THING YOU DO
The Story Of The Wonders
THAT THING YOU DO! Reunion
The Wonders - Big In Japan!
HBO First Look: The Making of THAT THING YOU DO!
THAT THING YOU DO! Title Song Submissions
Josh Clayton - "Feel Alright" Video
Trailers & TV Spots
Links:
IMDB
Quiz
Trailer
97.1 FREE FM talking about That Thing You Do (Director's Cut) DVD.
Podcast Part One
Podcast Part Two
Fan Tributes:
There are some amazing, and sometimes humourous, tributes to That Thing You Do on YouTube. Here are a few...
The Wheezetones (thanks Mooseboy)
Singapore Sings (thanks guys)
Kristine Kraft (Thanks to her Mum/Mom for permission)
Awards:
| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nominated | Oscar |
Best Music, Original Song Adam Schlesinger For the song "That Thing You Do!" |
| Casting Society of America, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | Artios |
Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Howard Feuer |
| Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Won | FFCC Award |
Best Song For the song "That Thing You Do". |
| Golden Globes, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nominated | Golden Globe |
Best Original Song - Motion Picture Adam Schlesinger For the song "That Thing You Do!". |
| Satellite Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Golden Satellite Award |
Outstanding Original Song Adam Schlesinger For the song "That Thing You Do" performed by The Wonders. |
| Young Artist Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Young Artist Award |
Best Family Feature - Musical or Comedy |
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