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2. www.goodhousekeeping.com › life › entertainmentTom Hanks Reveals the Heartwarming True Story Behind Wilson ...

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   Nov 24, 2021 · Actor Tom Hanks starred in the 2000 movie 'Cast Away' about a stranded FedEx executive who makes a companion out of a Wilson volleyball. Read the meaning behind the ball's name.

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3. tattoo-ideas.com › wilson-tattooWilson Cast Away Tattoo

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   Jul 29, 2015 · Wilson from the movie Cast Away, done on guys arm by Dan Smith.

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     Tom Hanks Reveals the Special True Story Behind Wilson the Volleyball in 'Cast Away'

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     Cast Away - Hanks loses it, "creates" Wilson

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5. volleyballblaze.com › from-volleyball-to-coconutFrom Volleyball To Coconut In Cast Away: Studying Wilson's ...

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   Mar 6, 2024 · In the movie Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks, Wilson the volleyball was a beloved character. Hanks’ character, Chuck, carried this handcrafted volleyball with him during his years living alone on a deserted island.

6. www.wilson.com › en-us › blogThe True Story of Wilson the Volleyball | Wilson Sporting Goods

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   Sep 13, 2022 · Twenty years after "Cast Away" took the world by storm, read how Wilson the Volleyball became the cultural icon he is today.

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8. archive.nytimes.com › tierneylabScience Explains Wilson the Volleyball - The New York Times

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   Jan 22, 2008 · I have never understood why Wilson didn’t get an Oscar for his performance in “Castaway.” The volleyball stole the movie! But now at least we have a scientific explanation for his existence.

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   Is Wilson the volleyball still a 'cast away' brand?

   • Wallace confirms that two decades, dozens of focus groups and brand studies later, Wilson the Volleyball from "Cast Away" is still one of the top three things people know about the brand. “In today’s world, production companies will sell that brand spot.

   The True Story of Wilson the Volleyball | Wilson Sporting Goods

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   Did Wilson Sporting Goods get paid for Cast Away?

   • Since the film’s creative team was aware of Wilson’s endorsement, Hanks, Broyles, and Zemeckis chose to use the Wilson volleyball as the role’s prop. Wilson Sporting Goods didn’t receive any compensation for its products in Cast Away. As a result of the film’s advertising, they were not compensated.

   From Volleyball To Coconut In Cast Away: Studying Wilson’s Symbolism

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   Did Wilson have a volleyball?

   • Rumors and myths have also surrounded Wilson. A popular rumor suggested the existence of a Wilson soccer ball used in the film, but this was debunked; the only version of Wilson was the volleyball with the facial detailing. Similarly, there were tales of a coconut named ‘Chuck’ used as a companion in the film, mirroring Wilson’s role.

   The Emotional Weight of Wilson in Cast Away

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10. thefilmbandit.com › why-we-cried-over-a-volleyballThe Emotional Weight of Wilson in Cast Away

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    Ever wonder why a volleyball tugged at our heartstrings in Cast Away? We explore the deeper side of the relationship between Chuck and Wilson.