Victory Theater: Hollywood And World War II

Rita Hayworth. Bette Davis. Jimmy Stewart. Clark Gable. Marlene Dietrich. These classic movie stars found themselves cast in new roles after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. WWII affected all Americans, including stars. They enlisted, entertained or danced with soldiers at the Stage Door Canteen. Today, the War continues to capture our imaginations with stars like Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt in wartime roles. Watch, discuss and read about the Dream Factory at war.

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Some Specifics on "The Pacific"

It's here. Almost. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's new $200 million mini-series The Pacific had its first trailer available on You Tube before HBO yanked it off there and put it up here. According to the various reports the series is scheduled to air on HBO in March of 2010. Meanwhile Tom Hanks has been doing double duty of a sort, he is also the executive producer for the new National World War II Museum cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries that will have an exclusive premiere this November at the Museum's new theater in New Orleans.