Between 1695 and 1696 the Spanish decided to subjugate the Peten Itza by force. Several battles followed but the Itza managed to stave off the Spaniards. Finally, in January 14th, 1697 an expedition headed by Ursua left Campeche on a newly constructed road to Lake Peten.
Cast Away Photos. Movie Info. An exploration of human survival and the ability of fate to alter even the tidiest of lives with one major event, Cast Away tells the story of Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), a Federal Express engineer who devotes most of his life to his troubleshooting job.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan pose at the opening night party for Broadway's 'Lucky Guy' at Gotham Hall in April 2013. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan may meet again â on the big screen. Hanks, 57, is in talks to make a cameo appearance in Ithaca, the film adaption of William Saroyan's 1943 novel The Human Comedy, starring Ryan, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This will mark the fourth time the dynamic duo acted together in a motion picture.