"Minority Report" was shot before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, but you wouldn't know it. Director Steven Spielberg's 2002 adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1956 sci-fi novella "The Minority Report" plays almost like a direct response to the post-9/11 War on Terror, in particular the Bush doctrine of preemptive strikes. Set in a version of 2054 where three psychics known as "precogs" are used to locate and arrest people before they commit murder, "Minority Report" wrestles with the concept of free will, in the process raising big questions about due process and profiling. Even the movie's "happy" ending leaves some room for uncertainty about what's to come in the future.
At the same time, "Minority Report" is a blast and a half. Amidst its many weird, creepy moments and noir mystery plot, Spielberg serves up some of the most whiz-bang action scenes he's ever directed. From a bare-knuckle brawl in the...
At the same time, "Minority Report" is a blast and a half. Amidst its many weird, creepy moments and noir mystery plot, Spielberg serves up some of the most whiz-bang action scenes he's ever directed. From a bare-knuckle brawl in the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any updates for Mission: Impossible 8. Still, Ted Lasso and The Garfield Movie star Hannah Waddingham is ready to offer audiences some encouraging words about the film’s progress. While walking the orange carpet at the world premiere of The Garfield Movie, in which Waddingham stars as the voice of Jinx, the cat show diva and villain of the film, Waddingham said Mission: Impossible 8 is nearly ready to resume filming.
“We’re just about to start shooting again on Mission, yes,” Waddingham confirmed to Entertainment Tonight. While she couldn’t reveal any plot details, Waddingham says her Mission character is a “powerful woman” and is “quite functional” in the face of dangerous missions, massive explosions, and death-defying stuntwork.
Waddingham also re-upped her comments about her Mission: Impossible co-star, Tom Cruise, saying he’s a “gorgeous and inspirational” person who goes above and...
“We’re just about to start shooting again on Mission, yes,” Waddingham confirmed to Entertainment Tonight. While she couldn’t reveal any plot details, Waddingham says her Mission character is a “powerful woman” and is “quite functional” in the face of dangerous missions, massive explosions, and death-defying stuntwork.
Waddingham also re-upped her comments about her Mission: Impossible co-star, Tom Cruise, saying he’s a “gorgeous and inspirational” person who goes above and...
- 5/20/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Glen Powell is swiftly heading to the top of the list of Hollywood’s hottest hotshots with his projects like Anyone but You, and his upcoming presumed smash hits like Hit Man and Twisters are already paving the way for more fame for him. That said, besides these two, he has a further recently released project: The Blue Angels.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Needless to say, even the preview trailer of this documentary is enough to let fans know that it is nothing short of a masterpiece. But still, to promote it, Powell has an epic trick up his sleeve that could perfectly boost the documentary’s viewership chances. And this trick has something to do with how he and Sydney Sweeney boosted their sleeper hit together from December last year.
Glen Powell Has the Perfect Trick to Promote The Blue Angels
Besides multiple other tremendous projects,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Needless to say, even the preview trailer of this documentary is enough to let fans know that it is nothing short of a masterpiece. But still, to promote it, Powell has an epic trick up his sleeve that could perfectly boost the documentary’s viewership chances. And this trick has something to do with how he and Sydney Sweeney boosted their sleeper hit together from December last year.
Glen Powell Has the Perfect Trick to Promote The Blue Angels
Besides multiple other tremendous projects,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The iconic $1.8B Top Gun franchise, starring Tom Cruise as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, has captivated audiences worldwide, with a story related to the U.S. Navy’s training program. However, in a surprising move, the real-life US Navy has prohibited Topgun pilots from mentioning the franchise, and the reason is quite intriguing.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
Former fighter pilot and real Topgun instructor Guy ‘Bus’ Snodgrass had written in his book Topgun’s Top 10: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit, how students are banned from quoting or referring to Tom Cruise’s movie. Further, on a recent note, even Glen Powell addressed the reality behind the rule and almost upset die-hard Tom Cruise fans.
Topgun Pilots are Fined for Referring to Tom Cruise’s Top Gun
After Tom Cruise turned the Top Gun franchise into a box office success, following the release of the sequel Top Gun: Maverick,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
Former fighter pilot and real Topgun instructor Guy ‘Bus’ Snodgrass had written in his book Topgun’s Top 10: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit, how students are banned from quoting or referring to Tom Cruise’s movie. Further, on a recent note, even Glen Powell addressed the reality behind the rule and almost upset die-hard Tom Cruise fans.
Topgun Pilots are Fined for Referring to Tom Cruise’s Top Gun
After Tom Cruise turned the Top Gun franchise into a box office success, following the release of the sequel Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In the original Top Gun which was released in 1986, Tom Cruise’s Maverick spends a lot of time butting heads with Val Kilmer’s Iceman. However, the film’s ending saw the two turn their rivalry into an unexpected friendship and thus gave fans one of the best bonds in the film. Val Kilmer then returned to the role in Top Gun: Maverick, although for a short period of time.
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Unfortunately, Iceman passed away before the sequel could come to an end meaning that the character will never be seen again in the future installments of the franchise. While Iceman’s death had a huge impact on both Maverick’s life as well as the audience, it poses a huge challenge for Top Gun 3.
How Val Kilmer’s Death in Top Gun: Maverick Could Affect its Sequel
Val...
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Unfortunately, Iceman passed away before the sequel could come to an end meaning that the character will never be seen again in the future installments of the franchise. While Iceman’s death had a huge impact on both Maverick’s life as well as the audience, it poses a huge challenge for Top Gun 3.
How Val Kilmer’s Death in Top Gun: Maverick Could Affect its Sequel
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- 5/20/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Working out for movies can be rigorous as actors need to make their bodies look good, but one star from Top Gun: Maverick refused to take part. Lewis Pullman, who played Lt. Robert ‘Bob’ Floyd in the Tom Cruise film, opted not to engage in heavy exercise.
Lewis Pullman in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
He has a logical reason, though. The actor has no qualms about getting fit or taking off his shirt, but his character does not need any of it. In fact, Pullman believed Floyd wouldn’t necessarily do it.
Lewis Pullman Reveals Why He Didn’t Remove His Shirt In Top Gun: Maverick’s Beach Scene
During an exclusive interview with US Weekly, actor Lewis Pullman shared he was the only one who did not get ripped for the beach scene in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick. His costars Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro,...
Lewis Pullman in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
He has a logical reason, though. The actor has no qualms about getting fit or taking off his shirt, but his character does not need any of it. In fact, Pullman believed Floyd wouldn’t necessarily do it.
Lewis Pullman Reveals Why He Didn’t Remove His Shirt In Top Gun: Maverick’s Beach Scene
During an exclusive interview with US Weekly, actor Lewis Pullman shared he was the only one who did not get ripped for the beach scene in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick. His costars Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
For years, rumors have circulated about Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, surrounding his love life and alleged difficult persona on set. Rumors of abrasive behavior and outlandish urban legends about Cruise have often been a part and parcel of the actor’s lengthy career. But eventually, renowned director Steven Spielberg came to set the record straight.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc | Photo: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsSpeaking with Roger Ebert in 2002, following the release of Tom Cruise’s futurist thriller Minority Report, Steven Spielberg defended the actor and dismissed rumors regarding Cruise’s alleged difficult persona. Sharing a heartwarming story that showcased the actor’s kindness and generosity towards his fans, Spielberg debunked speculations.
Steven Spielberg Debunked Rumors of Tom Cruise’s Difficult Persona
With a career spanning over three decades, Tom Cruise has been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. While the actor has delivered some of the most iconic performances in cinema history,...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc | Photo: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsSpeaking with Roger Ebert in 2002, following the release of Tom Cruise’s futurist thriller Minority Report, Steven Spielberg defended the actor and dismissed rumors regarding Cruise’s alleged difficult persona. Sharing a heartwarming story that showcased the actor’s kindness and generosity towards his fans, Spielberg debunked speculations.
Steven Spielberg Debunked Rumors of Tom Cruise’s Difficult Persona
With a career spanning over three decades, Tom Cruise has been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. While the actor has delivered some of the most iconic performances in cinema history,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
If Heat and The Insider are agreed upon as Michael Mann’s all-time best films, what is the director’s most underrated feature to date? Is it Thief? The Keep? Manhunter? Public Enemies? Nah. There’s only one acceptable answer: 2004’s criminally overlooked nocturnal neo-noir Collateral. Featuring a rare villainous turn by Tom Cruise and a restrained Oscar-nominated performance by Jamie Foxx, the L.A. crime story was the first film in history to utilize the Viper FilmStream High Definition Camera. The digital format that David Fincher would later adopt for use on Zodiac and Benjamin Button. Beyond the cutting-edge technology, the remote locations Mann and his production team gave viewers a much different glimpse of Los Angeles away from the glamor of Hollywood and into the seedy, sinister parts of town rarely seen on the big screen.
Believe it or not, Collateral was conceived by screenwriter Stuart Beattie when...
Believe it or not, Collateral was conceived by screenwriter Stuart Beattie when...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
It’s hard to imagine the iconic movie Top Gun— helmed by Tony Scott—without the sizzling romance between Maverick and Charlie, played by Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, respectively. The chemistry between the two characters added depth and emotional resonance to the high-flying action sequences, which the film is famous for.
Nevertheless, it may come as a surprise to learn that the romance between Maverick and Charlie was not originally a focal point of the first movie. In the original versions of Top Gun, the love story between Maverick and Charlie was much more subdued and not as prominently featured as it is in the final cut that audiences saw.
Tom Cruise as Maverick in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
According to a 2022 interview with Chris Lebenzon and Billy Weber in The Hollywood Reporter, exhibitors who had seen early screenings of the film expressed a desire for more emphasis on...
Nevertheless, it may come as a surprise to learn that the romance between Maverick and Charlie was not originally a focal point of the first movie. In the original versions of Top Gun, the love story between Maverick and Charlie was much more subdued and not as prominently featured as it is in the final cut that audiences saw.
Tom Cruise as Maverick in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
According to a 2022 interview with Chris Lebenzon and Billy Weber in The Hollywood Reporter, exhibitors who had seen early screenings of the film expressed a desire for more emphasis on...
- 5/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
There are a ton of prolific actors in the film industry, but only a handful of actors can rival the stardom of Matt Damon. The actor has worked in a number of films, which have left the audience mesmerized, and have led to a huge fan following all over the world. Damon has worked in films such as Good Will Hunting, Air, The Martian, Ocean’s Eleven, and many more, where he has proved his acting range.
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Following Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer’s fictional rivalry onscreen in Top Gun, it was rumored that their feud might not be just limited to the silver screen but might’ve translated into the real world. But after years of speculation, Kilmer himself finally cleared the year surrounding the alleged off-screen feud between the actors, finally putting the speculations to rest.
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has surprised many throughout his extensive career in the film industry with his passion for filmmaking, his acting prowess, and his extreme stunt performances. And the Oscar-nominated actor Colin Farrell, who co-starred alongside Cruise in the 2002 sci-fi action film Minority Report, also found himself caught in the whirlwind of Cruise’s relentless pursuit of perfection.
Minority Report (2002) | Credit: 20th Century Fox
The actor recalled witnessing the ultra-perfectionist side of the action star while working on the movie as he shared that he was amazed at how competitive and engaged Cruise could get while starring in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi action movie.
Colin Farrell Reflected on Working With Tom Cruise in Minority Report
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise in the lead, Minority Report is set in the future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they occur. Sharing the screen with Cruise, Colin Farrell landed the...
Minority Report (2002) | Credit: 20th Century Fox
The actor recalled witnessing the ultra-perfectionist side of the action star while working on the movie as he shared that he was amazed at how competitive and engaged Cruise could get while starring in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi action movie.
Colin Farrell Reflected on Working With Tom Cruise in Minority Report
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise in the lead, Minority Report is set in the future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they occur. Sharing the screen with Cruise, Colin Farrell landed the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
With the 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick, Val Kilmer returned to the role that brought him widespread acclaim, Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman. Bringing Tom Cruise back as Pete Maverick more than three decades after the original film’s release, the sequel went on to become one of the most significant hits of Cruise’s career.
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Top Gun is one of the most memorable ventures in Tom Cruise’s career. The film’s brilliant performances, the pathbreaking aerial action scenes, and the iconic soundtrack continue to captivate the fans to date.
Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
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Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
A still...
- 5/19/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Shrek 2 turns twenty years old today, that is, May 19. The film was released all the way back in 2004 as a sequel to one of the best and most entertaining animated comedy films known to mankind. The sequel was undoubtedly a success in terms of both box office collection and reviews. Shrek 2 made $935 million at the worldwide box office which is enough proof that fans of the beloved green ogre absolutely loved the movie.
Shrek 2 (2004) | DreamWorks Animation
The best part about the sequel has got to be the many, many pop-culture references in the film. From a mermaid who looks quite like Ariel from The Little Mermaid to an iconic line from Seinfeld, Shrek 2 left no stone unturned to give its audience a gazillion easter eggs to look out for. However, the Mission: Impossible tribute in the film takes the cake for the best reference.
Shrek 2...
Shrek 2 (2004) | DreamWorks Animation
The best part about the sequel has got to be the many, many pop-culture references in the film. From a mermaid who looks quite like Ariel from The Little Mermaid to an iconic line from Seinfeld, Shrek 2 left no stone unturned to give its audience a gazillion easter eggs to look out for. However, the Mission: Impossible tribute in the film takes the cake for the best reference.
Shrek 2...
- 5/19/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has portrayed unforgettable characters in numerous films, but Top Gun stands out as one of his most iconic performances. Despite his breathtaking stunts in the Mission: Impossible franchise and outstanding roles in other movies, Cruise’s portrayal of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun will be remembered for generations to come.
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
- 5/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is one of those rapidly rising actors in the entertainment industry, with each new project launching him to heights more extraordinary than ever before. In fact, he has even starred alongside multiple other A-listers, including Tom Cruise, on 2022’s critically acclaimed action-adventure masterpiece, Top Gun: Maverick, where Powell played Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 action film, Top Gun, Val Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman, serving as a rival to Cruise’s Pete Maverick, a role he would later reprise in the 2022 sequel. Their dynamic, which evolved from a playful rivalry to a deep friendship, captivated fans.
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
- 5/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
New generation fans of Tom Cruise were shocked to learn that he was part of many of the fighter jet stunts in his 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick. However, little do they know about the challenges he had to face inside real jets during the filming of the first film, Top Gun, which was released in 1986. During the training sessions, Cruise was paired with Lieutenant Commander Lloyd ‘Bozo’ Abel, who was a badass fighter jet pilot in the U.S. Navy.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun is one of the legendary actor’s earliest landmark projects that ended up thrusting him into the mainstream. Recognized as arguably the biggest action star in Hollywood since a decade or two, Top Gun is still seen as one of his most stellar projects yet.
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Tim Blake Nelson made an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, speaking about his career and revealing some juicy behind-the-scenes details about some of Hollywood’s greatest films. The actor/playwright has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, both of whom intimidated Nelson a little, albeit not deliberately.
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis garnered a well-deserved standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Now, IMAX has pledged its support to the film for exclusive screening, irrespective of the distributor it aligns with. This announcement stands as monumental news within the industry, signaling a major boost for cinematic ventures.
Megalopolis [Credit: American Zoetrope] | One mediaThe film’s success owes much to the dedicated efforts of talented individuals like Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise, whose influence within Hollywood and advocating for theatrical releases has contributed vastly!
How Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise Helped Secure Global IMAX Release for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
IMAX rocketed to success last year all thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s epic Oppenheimer, a billion-dollar juggernaut in 2023, matching pre-pandemic glory. It was the very thing the cinema needed at the moment! Captured entirely on IMAX film, Oppenheimer seized 20% of IMAX’s global box office, netting over $190 million...
Megalopolis [Credit: American Zoetrope] | One mediaThe film’s success owes much to the dedicated efforts of talented individuals like Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise, whose influence within Hollywood and advocating for theatrical releases has contributed vastly!
How Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise Helped Secure Global IMAX Release for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
IMAX rocketed to success last year all thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s epic Oppenheimer, a billion-dollar juggernaut in 2023, matching pre-pandemic glory. It was the very thing the cinema needed at the moment! Captured entirely on IMAX film, Oppenheimer seized 20% of IMAX’s global box office, netting over $190 million...
- 5/18/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
It won’t be wrong to say that success is often measured by awards and accolades in the entertainment industry. But for Tom Cruise—the man who scaled the Burj Khalifa (remember the Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol sequence) and soared as Maverick—it seems that the true measure of achievement lies in the journey rather than the destination.
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Glen Powell might just be a perfect man — at least, that’s how his former castmates and collaborators describe the Top Gun: Maverick actor.
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
- 5/17/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMAX reveals a sizeable list of films coming to the format in 2025: here’s what to expect and when to expect it.
When it was reported around this time last year that Tom Cruise was engaged in a rather ‘spirited’ series of conversations with studio executives regarding Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning's IMAX allocation, it ushered into the foreground a fact that had steadily been emerging over the last few years.
The IMAX technology (and ticket price uplift that accompanies it) has established itself as something of a kingmaker in Hollywood. Studios that can secure the longest IMAX runs for their films can gain a much-needed commercial edge over their rivals.
Such was the case with Dead Reckoning, as the film’s brief IMAX window was surely a factor in it being beaten at the box office by Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a movie mostly featuring people in rooms talking.
When it was reported around this time last year that Tom Cruise was engaged in a rather ‘spirited’ series of conversations with studio executives regarding Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning's IMAX allocation, it ushered into the foreground a fact that had steadily been emerging over the last few years.
The IMAX technology (and ticket price uplift that accompanies it) has established itself as something of a kingmaker in Hollywood. Studios that can secure the longest IMAX runs for their films can gain a much-needed commercial edge over their rivals.
Such was the case with Dead Reckoning, as the film’s brief IMAX window was surely a factor in it being beaten at the box office by Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a movie mostly featuring people in rooms talking.
- 5/17/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
It’s been over two decades since the world witnessed Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren in Edward Zwick’s 2003 blockbuster The Last Samurai. However, the movie still remains a hot topic of discussion, regarding the critical stunts that Cruise pulled off with ease. This time, a stuntman joined the conversation to explain how one scene in the film perfectly captured Cruise’s performance.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
- 5/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
One Cannes ritual is IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond’s annual press lunch. IMAX is thriving in the global marketplace, with more than 1,700 screens in 90 countries, as audiences continue to recognize and embrace the global brand for giant film and digital cameras and big-screen formats. Helfand announced the company’s upcoming 2025 filmed for IMAX slate (below) while at Cannes, which he believes will break records for the company. Thanks to IMAX believer Chris Nolan‘s global blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” IMAX performed at peak capacity with over $1 billion in revenue in 2023, matching the company’s 2019 pre-pandemic record.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
- 5/16/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Tom Cruise is an iconic actor who probably needs no introduction. Starring in several movies like Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and The Mummy, Cruise is a daredevil who has a knack for doing stunts by himself.
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
When we think about the world’s richest actors, Robert Downey Jr, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise are the names we cannot just skip. However, many would be surprised to know that the richest actor in the world has not been an active face in the industry for now. We’ve been referring to The Lost Boys actor Jami Gertz who has a massive net worth of $3 billion as of 2023.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
If you’re a fan of the Mission: Impossible franchise, you owe a debt of gratitude to none other than Steven Spielberg. That’s right, the legendary filmmaker, 77, not only inspired Tom Cruise to offer the directing gig to Brian De Palma for the first film in the series, but he also played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Cruise’s career.
Mission: Impossible, which was released in 1996, is one of Cruise’s most notable films. This marked not only his first work as a producer, but also his first serious attempt at a major franchise. But above all, it is an exceptional flick that set the standard for the greatest franchise that continues to this day.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996) Image via Paramount Pictures
Back in 2021, during a chat with Collider, Cruise revealed that his close relationship with Spielberg had a profound impact on his decision...
Mission: Impossible, which was released in 1996, is one of Cruise’s most notable films. This marked not only his first work as a producer, but also his first serious attempt at a major franchise. But above all, it is an exceptional flick that set the standard for the greatest franchise that continues to this day.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996) Image via Paramount Pictures
Back in 2021, during a chat with Collider, Cruise revealed that his close relationship with Spielberg had a profound impact on his decision...
- 5/14/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
There are few actors as versatile and intensely arresting as Lakeith Stanfield. Since appearing in Destin Daniel Cretton's Short Term 12 upon graduating from high school, Stanfield has gone on to work with premier talents, including Ava DuVernay, Jordan Peele and Donald Glover. Most recently, he joined his contemporaries Jonathan Majors, Regina King and Idris Elba in Netflix’s thunderous Western The Harder They Fall.
Typically, Hollywood’s leading men have been charismatic but often hyper-masculine. That’s why moviegoers have historically gravitated toward everyone from Tom Cruise to Denzel Washington. Though Cruise is seen as a heartthrob, many of his top-grossing films like the Mission: Impossible franchise center on his ability to perform death-defying, heroic stunts. As a result, these roles tend to lack a true emotional pull. Washington’s career has been more diverse, but some of his biggest films, including Training Day and American Gangster,still center on...
Typically, Hollywood’s leading men have been charismatic but often hyper-masculine. That’s why moviegoers have historically gravitated toward everyone from Tom Cruise to Denzel Washington. Though Cruise is seen as a heartthrob, many of his top-grossing films like the Mission: Impossible franchise center on his ability to perform death-defying, heroic stunts. As a result, these roles tend to lack a true emotional pull. Washington’s career has been more diverse, but some of his biggest films, including Training Day and American Gangster,still center on...
- 5/13/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Tudum - Netflix
Twenty-five years ago, director Stephen Sommers turned a respected, but admittedly pretty dusty, Universal horror movie into a rip-roarin’ adventure. It’s fair to say all these years later that 1999’s The Mummy the best Indiana Jones movie not directed by Steven Spielberg. And yet, when Universal wanted to remake it again, they didn’t even bother to consult Sommers.
Is it any wonder, then, that 2017’s The Mummy was a colossal flop?
Talking with Sommers about the 25th anniversary of The Mummy ’99, The Hollywood Reporter asked if he had any involvement with the 2017 film, to which the director gave a short, clear response.
“No,” he answered. “Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I was going to take over somebody’s thing.”
Perhaps the most surprising part of that statement is...
Is it any wonder, then, that 2017’s The Mummy was a colossal flop?
Talking with Sommers about the 25th anniversary of The Mummy ’99, The Hollywood Reporter asked if he had any involvement with the 2017 film, to which the director gave a short, clear response.
“No,” he answered. “Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I was going to take over somebody’s thing.”
Perhaps the most surprising part of that statement is...
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise has given fans many remarkable and unforgettable characters over the years, whether they are the protagonists or the antagonists. While each character has made their mark on the franchise, fans obviously have their favorites picked out and Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust has a long list of admirers behind her.
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
American actor and producer Tom Cruise, standing at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), is best known for being one of the highest-paying actors in the world, with an estimated net worth of $600 million.
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
- 5/12/2024
- by Erika Hansen
- Your Next Shoes
Before his Stranger Things fame, David Harbour did many small and significant character roles in several films and TV series. Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds was one project he could never forget due to a major disappointment. If you don’t remember seeing him in the sci-fi flick starring Tom Cruise, that’s because he was cut from the film. While Harbour accepted his fate, he was probably hurt by the fact that Spielberg had no memory of working with him in the film.
Black Widow star David Harbour revealed his unfortunate encounter with director Steven Spielberg
Harbour has two major projects in his current slate. He will reprise his Red Guardian role from Marvel’s Black Widow in the upcoming film Thunderbolts*. Harbour has also started filming his fan-favorite role as Jim Hopper for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
David Harbour’s Scene With...
Black Widow star David Harbour revealed his unfortunate encounter with director Steven Spielberg
Harbour has two major projects in his current slate. He will reprise his Red Guardian role from Marvel’s Black Widow in the upcoming film Thunderbolts*. Harbour has also started filming his fan-favorite role as Jim Hopper for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
David Harbour’s Scene With...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont opened up about meeting fantastic people in a callous industry like the film industry during a 2014 interview. He hated that the tabloids painted a bad picture of an actor like Tom Cruise without getting the full picture of how he is in real life. Darabont shared that people should ask his good friend Simon Pegg about the kind of human the Mission: Impossible actor was.
The Green Mile director Frank Darabont (right) opened up about Tom Cruise’s one side that tabloids refused to see
Darabont’s positive comments about the actor suggested that he had no bad blood against Cruise for rejecting The Shawshank Redemption. Cruise was one of the frontrunners for the role of Andy Dufresne before Tim Robbins was cast in the film.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Bashed Tabloids For Going After Tom Cruise Frank Darabont wanted people to listen to...
The Green Mile director Frank Darabont (right) opened up about Tom Cruise’s one side that tabloids refused to see
Darabont’s positive comments about the actor suggested that he had no bad blood against Cruise for rejecting The Shawshank Redemption. Cruise was one of the frontrunners for the role of Andy Dufresne before Tim Robbins was cast in the film.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Bashed Tabloids For Going After Tom Cruise Frank Darabont wanted people to listen to...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has made one thing crystal clear when it comes to stunts, he’s practically invincible, and there’s nothing he can’t pull off. Yet, now that he’s seemingly conquered everything there is to be conquered in the stunt world, fans are itching for him to return to some of his villainous roles.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
With a career spanning decades and a resume that includes nearly every stunt imaginable, Cruise’s return to portraying compelling antagonists seems like the most logical next step to his fans. It’s not just fans who are eager for this, even esteemed figures like Scott Derrickson, the director behind Doctor Strange, have recognized the brilliance of Cruise’s past performances in thrillers. Derrickson’s endorsement, labeling one of Cruise’s films as one of the top five thrillers ever made, only adds fuel to the anticipation surrounding Cruise...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
With a career spanning decades and a resume that includes nearly every stunt imaginable, Cruise’s return to portraying compelling antagonists seems like the most logical next step to his fans. It’s not just fans who are eager for this, even esteemed figures like Scott Derrickson, the director behind Doctor Strange, have recognized the brilliance of Cruise’s past performances in thrillers. Derrickson’s endorsement, labeling one of Cruise’s films as one of the top five thrillers ever made, only adds fuel to the anticipation surrounding Cruise...
- 5/11/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
One of the most action-packed movies from the ZombieVerse created to date, fans have long awaited a sequel to the 2013 movie World War Z. With Brad Pitt’s excellent performance in the lead as Gerry Lane alongside Mireille Enos’ Karin Lane, the film garnered quite a bit of support from fans for its unarguably interesting storyline.
World War Z.
However, the sequel that they had long been waiting for doesn’t seem to be heading their way anytime soon. That being said, fans have instead started making posters of the same from their imagination, and one of the most recent fan-made posters of the same stars none other than the King of Action Movies Tom Cruise in the lead. And guess what? Fans are absolutely loving it.
Tom Cruise as a Zombie Fighting Action Hero in World War Z Sequel?
Back in 2013, Brad Pitt donned the role of a former...
World War Z.
However, the sequel that they had long been waiting for doesn’t seem to be heading their way anytime soon. That being said, fans have instead started making posters of the same from their imagination, and one of the most recent fan-made posters of the same stars none other than the King of Action Movies Tom Cruise in the lead. And guess what? Fans are absolutely loving it.
Tom Cruise as a Zombie Fighting Action Hero in World War Z Sequel?
Back in 2013, Brad Pitt donned the role of a former...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
One of the most purely enjoyable movies to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival found June Squibb on a mission for justice. Josh Margolin’s debut Thelma finds the nonagenarian actor in, shockingly, her first leading role (starring alongside Richard Roundtree in his final role) as a grandma who hunts down a phone scammer who pretended to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger). Also starring Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell, it’s arriving June 21 and Magnolia Pictures has now debuted the first trailer.
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “At the beginning of Thelma––a loveable, low-stakes joyride from director Josh Margolin––the movie’s eponymous 93-year-old grandmother sits on the couch with her grandson Daniel and marvels at Tom Cruise. They’re watching a recent Mission: Impossible sequel on her tiny television and can’t fathom Cruise’s running and jumping daredevil-ism at his weathered age. Thelma may live alone,...
Jake Kring-Schreifels said in his review, “At the beginning of Thelma––a loveable, low-stakes joyride from director Josh Margolin––the movie’s eponymous 93-year-old grandmother sits on the couch with her grandson Daniel and marvels at Tom Cruise. They’re watching a recent Mission: Impossible sequel on her tiny television and can’t fathom Cruise’s running and jumping daredevil-ism at his weathered age. Thelma may live alone,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Paul Schrader has often landed himself in controversies with his anti-political correctness takes. There have been instances when Schrader was asked to back down from social media during his film’s release. He continues his usual controversial takes by announcing a Frank Sinatra biopic starring Kevin Spacey. Schrader had defended the actor back in 2018 at the peak of the #MeToo movement. He wants to cast him now since Spacey was cleared of the charges against him.
The Card Counter director Paul Schrader wants to cast Kevin Spacey in his Frank Sinatra biopic
Schrader’s intention to fight against Cancel Culture could cost him his movie as no studio may be willing to work on a controversial project. Even if it gets taken up by a studio, Schrader’s film still has to compete with Martin Scorsese’s biopic of the late singer and actor.
Paul Schrader Wants To Bring Back...
The Card Counter director Paul Schrader wants to cast Kevin Spacey in his Frank Sinatra biopic
Schrader’s intention to fight against Cancel Culture could cost him his movie as no studio may be willing to work on a controversial project. Even if it gets taken up by a studio, Schrader’s film still has to compete with Martin Scorsese’s biopic of the late singer and actor.
Paul Schrader Wants To Bring Back...
- 5/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jennifer Connelly is an iconic actress who is known for voicing the character of Karen in the 2017 MCU film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Alongside the role, Connelly also portrayed the role of Betty Ross in Edward Norton’s 2003 film Hulk.
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
- 5/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Set against the backdrop of London’s dynamic cultural scene, the Tate Modern lends itself as the ideal setting to present creative director Sabato De Sarno’s vision for the Cruise collection.
The building on the Thames is a hub of creativity and dialogue, where diverse perspectives converge to create interesting dialogues and foster cultural exchange. With the presentation of the Gucci Cruise 2025 collection in the Tate Modern, the convergence of art, fashion and heritage is in the forefront.
As part of the fashion house’s broader commitment to supporting positive change in culturally significant places and the communities that live there, Gucci also announces that it will lend its support to the Electric Dreams exhibition, opening in the fall of 2024, as well as a three-year collaboration that promotes the Tate’s work with young creatives and a shared commitment to inclusivity and greater awareness.
Inspired by numerous trips to London over the years,...
The building on the Thames is a hub of creativity and dialogue, where diverse perspectives converge to create interesting dialogues and foster cultural exchange. With the presentation of the Gucci Cruise 2025 collection in the Tate Modern, the convergence of art, fashion and heritage is in the forefront.
As part of the fashion house’s broader commitment to supporting positive change in culturally significant places and the communities that live there, Gucci also announces that it will lend its support to the Electric Dreams exhibition, opening in the fall of 2024, as well as a three-year collaboration that promotes the Tate’s work with young creatives and a shared commitment to inclusivity and greater awareness.
Inspired by numerous trips to London over the years,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Pino Gagliardi
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Cruise is known for his action-hero persona in Hollywood. The actor has played many roles which has allowed him to flex his acting muscles as well as enabled him to perform death-defying stunts. He has headlined major franchises such as Mission: Impossible, and Top Gun, and has featured in one-off action blockbusters such as Knight and Day.
Cruise was also part of the disastrous The Mummy reboot in 2017, which was a box office failure and officially shut down the Dark Universe before it even began. However, before he came on board the ill-fated franchise, he was rumored to be in the running for the original films starring Brendan Fraser along with Brad Pitt as well. Director Stephen Sommer, however, debunked the rumors.
Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt Were Never Considered For The Mummy Brendan Fraser in The Mummy
Stephen Sommers was tapped to helm Universal’s reboot of the...
Cruise was also part of the disastrous The Mummy reboot in 2017, which was a box office failure and officially shut down the Dark Universe before it even began. However, before he came on board the ill-fated franchise, he was rumored to be in the running for the original films starring Brendan Fraser along with Brad Pitt as well. Director Stephen Sommer, however, debunked the rumors.
Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt Were Never Considered For The Mummy Brendan Fraser in The Mummy
Stephen Sommers was tapped to helm Universal’s reboot of the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Hugh Grant is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, and his perfect combination of wit and charm only makes it more understandable why. Needless to say, his very charming personality and physical features are also the reason why a lot of the roles he has donned have been in rom-coms. But even through those rom-coms, Grant has displayed quite a bit of action.
Hugh Grant. | Credit: Julien Rath/Wikimedia Commons.
However, one time, this display of action in a similar ruthless manner as Tom Cruise almost ended up killing him. This happened in the iconic film that set him up as the King of rom-coms and is still regarded as a masterpiece, Four Weddings and a Funeral. But that isn’t the only surprising fact, because Grant was actually never the first choice to play the protagonist in that movie!
Hugh Grant Almost Killed Himself While Shooting Four Weddings...
Hugh Grant. | Credit: Julien Rath/Wikimedia Commons.
However, one time, this display of action in a similar ruthless manner as Tom Cruise almost ended up killing him. This happened in the iconic film that set him up as the King of rom-coms and is still regarded as a masterpiece, Four Weddings and a Funeral. But that isn’t the only surprising fact, because Grant was actually never the first choice to play the protagonist in that movie!
Hugh Grant Almost Killed Himself While Shooting Four Weddings...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is famous for doing all his stunts himself, be it climbing a building or hanging out of a plane. While the actor is best known for those features of his performance, there is one other actor that has him beat on sheer numbers when comes to doing stunts for their films.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun Maverick
Jackie Chan might be known as a martial artist first, but an important part of his acting career has been his tenure as a stuntman, in the Hong Kong film industry and at Hollywood. And this is not just some anecdote that fans cheer about on the internet, it has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jackie Chan holds the record for most stunts performed by a living actor
Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 2
Jackie Chan is one of the biggest action stars out there. Not only that,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun Maverick
Jackie Chan might be known as a martial artist first, but an important part of his acting career has been his tenure as a stuntman, in the Hong Kong film industry and at Hollywood. And this is not just some anecdote that fans cheer about on the internet, it has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jackie Chan holds the record for most stunts performed by a living actor
Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 2
Jackie Chan is one of the biggest action stars out there. Not only that,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise lived and made the Mission: Impossible franchise a ginormous hit franchise with critical accolades embedded in its glorious cinematic journey over the years. However, Cruise was not devoid of any mistakes and the actor regretted killing off one actor too early.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible
Cruise’s celebrated action franchise created a legacy since the first Mission: Impossible movie was released in 1996 and Cruise’s titular character Ethan Hunt— an agent in the Impossible Mission Force (Imf) espionage agency lived on with a huge fanbase. Of course, the franchise has been a spectacle but the death of many characters over the years in the movie series definitely rattled some fans.
Tom Cruise Convinced His The Outsiders Co-Star To Join Mission: Impossible
Emilio Estevez. Credit: Today
Mission: Impossible franchise has the most prominent role in forging Tom Cruise’s legacy as an action star. The franchise has pushed...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible
Cruise’s celebrated action franchise created a legacy since the first Mission: Impossible movie was released in 1996 and Cruise’s titular character Ethan Hunt— an agent in the Impossible Mission Force (Imf) espionage agency lived on with a huge fanbase. Of course, the franchise has been a spectacle but the death of many characters over the years in the movie series definitely rattled some fans.
Tom Cruise Convinced His The Outsiders Co-Star To Join Mission: Impossible
Emilio Estevez. Credit: Today
Mission: Impossible franchise has the most prominent role in forging Tom Cruise’s legacy as an action star. The franchise has pushed...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
When it comes to horror films, there are various categories; there are supernatural horror films, ones that involve cults, psychological horror films, and even slasher films. Some movies also use certain animals as antagonists. The ‘Shark film’ category has always been surprisingly active in the world of cinema, with very big-name actors taking part in it.
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975)
While Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is the most well-known for this sub-division, it would seem that Jamie Foxx’s daughter has a more successful series. The 47 Meters Down duology has recently received quite a promising update.
Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Has One Up On Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is quite a misfit in his filmography. While it perfectly lives up to his reputation as an excellent filmmaker, it still finds it difficult to compete with the rest of his work. Despite this, the movie kicked off an...
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975)
While Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is the most well-known for this sub-division, it would seem that Jamie Foxx’s daughter has a more successful series. The 47 Meters Down duology has recently received quite a promising update.
Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Has One Up On Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is quite a misfit in his filmography. While it perfectly lives up to his reputation as an excellent filmmaker, it still finds it difficult to compete with the rest of his work. Despite this, the movie kicked off an...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Whatever fate befalls Paramount Global after the smoke clears, one of the Hollywood Trivial Pursuit questions someday will be which heavy hitters have issued statements of support for Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Paramount’s holding company, National Amusements Inc. — and which didn’t.
Even as the Paramount special committee passed on the offer from David Ellison’s company May 4, sources say the Skydance-RedBird alliance has not given up. The premise, a source with knowledge of the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter, is that the rival Apollo/Sony Pictures offer now up for Paramount’s consideration will fail for multiple reasons, with Skydance still waiting in the wings.
So despite much Wall Street skepticism over a proposed deal that favors controlling shareholder Shari Redstone over other investors, “Skydance has been on an extremely aggressive PR campaign in the last month to convince everyone how legitimate they are,” says a prominent media mogul.
Even as the Paramount special committee passed on the offer from David Ellison’s company May 4, sources say the Skydance-RedBird alliance has not given up. The premise, a source with knowledge of the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter, is that the rival Apollo/Sony Pictures offer now up for Paramount’s consideration will fail for multiple reasons, with Skydance still waiting in the wings.
So despite much Wall Street skepticism over a proposed deal that favors controlling shareholder Shari Redstone over other investors, “Skydance has been on an extremely aggressive PR campaign in the last month to convince everyone how legitimate they are,” says a prominent media mogul.
- 5/6/2024
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For over a decade, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were the dream Hollywood couple. The actors who had a fairytale romance on the sets of their film Days of Thunder, tied the knot in 1990 and seemed to have the perfect life until their shocking divorce in 2001. During this period, the ex-couple also starred in Stanley Kubrick’s bold erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
The director who pushed the boundaries of s*xual intimacy in various ways through his very specific conditions, was incidentally rumored to have been the cause for the rift between Kidman and Cruise which ultimately led to their separation. But the Oscar winner confirmed in clear terms that the film and Kubrick had nothing to do with her divorce.
Nicole Kidman Shut Down Speculations About Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole...
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
The director who pushed the boundaries of s*xual intimacy in various ways through his very specific conditions, was incidentally rumored to have been the cause for the rift between Kidman and Cruise which ultimately led to their separation. But the Oscar winner confirmed in clear terms that the film and Kubrick had nothing to do with her divorce.
Nicole Kidman Shut Down Speculations About Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole...
- 5/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
By the time Kirsten Dunst appeared in Interview with the Vampire, she had already worked with the likes of Woody Allen and Brian De Palma. But her performance as Claudia in Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire was her true breakout, marking her as one of the most promising newcomers in Hollywood. And between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, she pretty much had any pre-teen girl’s idea of dreamboat co-stars. Thirty years on, however, Kirsten Dunst doesn’t just see the men as hunks but rather truly giving and protective souls.
Tom Cruise may have already been a superstar and Brad Pitt right on the cusp of being Brad f*ckin’ Pitt, but Kirsten Dunst remembered that they were as down to earth as any vampires could be. “I was very protected on set. I don’t think I even watched the whole movie. I sat there and...
Tom Cruise may have already been a superstar and Brad Pitt right on the cusp of being Brad f*ckin’ Pitt, but Kirsten Dunst remembered that they were as down to earth as any vampires could be. “I was very protected on set. I don’t think I even watched the whole movie. I sat there and...
- 5/5/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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