Holding his sunglasses upside down, actor Tom Hanks jokes with the media as he arrives at the Hotel Excelsior on the first day of the 61st edition of the Venice Film Festival in northern Italy, Sept. 1, 2004. His latest movie "The Terminal" is being shown out of the competition.
Director Steven Spielberg, left, and actor Tom Hanks gesture jokingly during a photo opp on the first day of the 61st Venice Film Festival in northern Italy, Sept. 1, 2004. Spielberg and Hanks are at the festival to present, out of competition, their latest movie, "The Terminal."
Actor Tom Hanks waves to fans as he arrives at the Hotel Excelsior on the first day of the 61st Venice Film Festival, Sept. 1, 2004.
Actress Meryl Streep waves to fans at the 61st Venice Film Festival in Venice, northern Italy, Sept. 2, 2004. Streep is in Venice to present her latest movie "The Manchurian Candidate," which will be shown out of competition. The festival continues through Sept. 11.
Actor John Travolta arrives at the Excelsior Hotel for the 61st edition of the Venice Film Festival, Sept. 2, 2004. Travolta is in Venice to present his latest movie, "A Love Song For Bobby Long," which will be shown out of competition. Twenty-two movies are in competition for the Golden Lion.
John Travolta, right, and actress Scarlett Johansson pose during a photo op at the 61st edition of the Venice Film Festival, Sept. 2, 2004. They are co-stars in "A Love Song For Bobby Long," which will be shown out of competition.
Actor Denzel Washington signs autographs as he arrives at the Excelsior Hotel for the 61st edition of the Venice Film Festival, Sept. 2, 2004. Washington is in Venice to present his latest movie, "The Manchurian Candidate," which will be shown out of competition.
Denzel Washington, left, and actress Meryl Streep gesture during a photo op at the Venice Film Festival in Italy, Sept. 2, 2004. Washington and Streep are in Venice to present their latest movie, "The Manchurian Candidate."
From left, U.S. movie director Steven Spielberg, his wife actress Kate Capshaw, actor Tom Hanks and his wife actress Rita Wilson, arrive for the opening ceremony of the 61st Venice Film Festival, Sept. 1, 2004.
Tom Hanks waves to movie director Steven Spielberg, not shown, as they joke around together during a photo op on the first day of the 61st Venice Film Festival.
Director Steven Spielberg borrows a photographer's camera to take pictures of actor Tom Hanks, not shown, who was making a face at him during a news conference at the Venice Film Festival, Sept. 1, 2004.
From left, actress Scarlett Johansson, actor John Travolta, and movie director Shainee Gabel pose during a photo op at the 61st Venice Film Festival in Venice, northern Italy, Sept. 2, 2004. They are in Venice to present their latest movie "A Love Song For Bobby Long."
Denzel Washington, right, and Meryl Streep wait their turn for a photo op at the 61st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Italy, Sept. 2, 2004.
Two members of the jury for the 61st Venice Film Festival, U.S. actress Scarlett Johansson, left, and Italian movie director Mimmo Calopresti, take part in the opening ceremony, Sept. 1, 2004.
Movie director Steven Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, arrive for the opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival, Sept. 1, 2004. In the background is a winged lion, a symbol of the city of Venice and of the festival's prize.
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are interviewed as they arrive for the opening ceremony of the 61st Venice Film Festival in Venice, northern Italy, Sept. 1, 2004.
Movie director Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya, arrive with their children Satchel, bottom left, and Jackson Lewis, bottom right, for the opening ceremony of the 61st Venice Film Festival, Sept. 1, 2004. Lee is in Venice as a member of the festival's jury.
Italian movie director Mario Monicelli, left, and U.S. actor John Travolta meet at the 61st Venice Film Festival, Sept. 2, 2004.
Director Spike Lee waves to fans a day before the opening of the 61st Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 31, 2004. Lee has an out-of-competition movie, "She Hate Me," at the festival and is also part of the nine-person jury. The 11-day show reaches its well-seasoned 61st edition this year.
Actress Scarlett Johansson poses during a photo op at the 61st Venice Film Festival in northern Italy, Sept. 2, 2004. Johansson is in Venice to present her latest movie, "A Love Song For Bobby Long," which will be shown out of competition.