The Mad Max franchise is unarguably one of the most popular action franchises of all time, created by mastermind George Miller. While the star power connected to it — which includes notable names like Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Mel Gibson — is one factor behind its epic success, its breathtaking action sequences and stunt scenes further set the saga apart from every other.
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
Mad Max. | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
That being said, in the highest-rated critically commended movie from Gibson’s original trilogy, i.e. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, there is a very brutal yet one of the most memorable stunt scenes that could have even resulted in the actor being taken down to surgery. In fact, that scene was brutal enough to rival even Tom Cruise’s ankle-breaking scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout!
Harrowing Stunt in Mad Max 2 Could Have Resulted in a Deadly Accident
In Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell has been in the film industry for quite some while now, but his role in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick brought him global recognition and success. An incredible actor, he has since starred in the sleeper hit Anyone but You, and Hit Man, both of which brought him acclaim and fame.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Yet when asked about his most ambitious project, it isn’t Cruise’s Maverick but rather Hit Man that scared Powell the most.
Starring in Hit Man Scared Glen Powell The Most Glen Powell in Hit Man | Netflix
Hit Man was co-written by Glen Powell and Richard Linklater, with the latter also directing the film. A movie based on real events, it features Powell as a New Orleans police contractor who goes undercover as a hitman. The more he goes into his job, the more he becomes entangled...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Yet when asked about his most ambitious project, it isn’t Cruise’s Maverick but rather Hit Man that scared Powell the most.
Starring in Hit Man Scared Glen Powell The Most Glen Powell in Hit Man | Netflix
Hit Man was co-written by Glen Powell and Richard Linklater, with the latter also directing the film. A movie based on real events, it features Powell as a New Orleans police contractor who goes undercover as a hitman. The more he goes into his job, the more he becomes entangled...
- 6/2/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Rumors surrounding Tom Cruise trying to pursue a romantic relationship with the Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie have surprised everyone. Both stars are known for their extensive career in the film industry and their dedicated approaches to bringing characters to life on screen.
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has been so busy with his Mission: Impossible films over the past few years that he hasn’t done as many other projects besides the action franchise. Now, rumors have been spreading online that he’s going to be starring in a Clint Eastwood remake with no other than Scarlett Johansson.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
While Electro and War Machine may not have crossed paths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jamie Foxx and Terrence Howard most certainly clashed off-screen. Literally and metaphorically. Things even got heated between the two at one point, so much so that Howard had to apologize to the Oscar-winning actor.
Jamie Foxx as Electro in the MCU (Credit: Marvel)
Although Foxx doesn’t seem to have held any resentment against the other star, the situation did appear precarious between the two actors at the time. But alas, all’s well that end’s well, or so they say.
Why Terrence Howard Had to Apologize to Jamie Foxx
The world might know Jamie Foxx as a renowned actor with a stellar sense of humor, but his talents aren’t limited to the film and comedy industry, they extend to music as well. From bagging multiple film awards to becoming a Grammy winner,...
Jamie Foxx as Electro in the MCU (Credit: Marvel)
Although Foxx doesn’t seem to have held any resentment against the other star, the situation did appear precarious between the two actors at the time. But alas, all’s well that end’s well, or so they say.
Why Terrence Howard Had to Apologize to Jamie Foxx
The world might know Jamie Foxx as a renowned actor with a stellar sense of humor, but his talents aren’t limited to the film and comedy industry, they extend to music as well. From bagging multiple film awards to becoming a Grammy winner,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one of the last true blue movie stars in Hollywood who commands immense star power in the industry and is respected by his peers. He has made some of the most memorable films that have shown his range as an actor while also showing his enthusiasm for practical filmmaking with his Mission Impossible films.
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Can you believe it’s been just a heartbeat since Top Gun: Maverick took our breath away, and already there are talks of a third flick starring Tom Cruise’s naval aviator Maverick? While fans had to wait 36 years for Top Gun: Maverick after the release of Top Gun, a third movie in the series may arrive much sooner.
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
A new report suggests that Universal has a fourth film in The Mummy series planned, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reprising their roles.
Here’s an interesting story to emerge from the rumour mill this morning. Reporter Daniel Rictman has claimed that a fourth film in The Mummy series is being developed at Universal. The project will reportedly see both Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return to reprise their roles from the original trilogy which concluded with The Mummy –Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor in 2008.
Weiz didn’t feature in that instalment – as we covered in this look at why a fourth film never happened – and she wasn’t apparently satisfied with the script. However, Richtman (via World Of Reel) claims that both she and Fraser are on board for this next instalment, which would bring back a series that gave audiences some brilliant moments and launched the career of one Dwayne Johnson.
Here’s an interesting story to emerge from the rumour mill this morning. Reporter Daniel Rictman has claimed that a fourth film in The Mummy series is being developed at Universal. The project will reportedly see both Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return to reprise their roles from the original trilogy which concluded with The Mummy –Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor in 2008.
Weiz didn’t feature in that instalment – as we covered in this look at why a fourth film never happened – and she wasn’t apparently satisfied with the script. However, Richtman (via World Of Reel) claims that both she and Fraser are on board for this next instalment, which would bring back a series that gave audiences some brilliant moments and launched the career of one Dwayne Johnson.
- 5/31/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Top Gun fans waited over thirty years for Top Gun: Maverick, but the wait was well worth it. The film was an overwhelming success, earning rave reviews and grossing $1.4 billion worldwide. Considering those box-office bucks, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Paramount is developing Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise expected to reprise his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell alongside Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw (Miles Teller) and Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin (Glen Powell).
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner, the star known for portraying the role of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a part of a $4 billion franchise! Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Renner would have been more involved in the Mission: Impossible franchise were it not for his children!
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]Portraying an iconic character in the franchise, Renner starred alongside Ethan Hunt for two movies following which, he retired from the franchise. In an interview, the actor confessed that he wished to see more of the $4 billion franchise but his daddy duties stopped him!
Jeremy Renner Had His Daddy Duties!
It was the year 2014 when Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco. The couple welcomed a daughter and in 2015, Pacheco and Renner divorced while sharing custody of their daughter. During those moments, the MCU star was busy shooting the Mission: Impossible films!
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has expressed his wish to return to the beloved action franchise nearly a decade after he left the film series. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the Marvel star took on the role of Imf agent William Brandt. While he reprised his role in the subsequent sequel, the character has since been missing from the franchise.
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Renner, who reportedly turned down the offer to return for another film, recently opened up about why he left the film series as he shared that he would love to return as William Brandt in the future if given the opportunity.
Jeremy Renner Expresses Interest in Returning to Mission: Impossible Franchise
In a recent conversation with Collider, Jeremy Renner reflected on starring alongside action star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. He expressed his fondness for his...
- 5/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jerry Bruckheimer has teased a "terrific" follow-up to 'Top Gun: Maverick'.The 80-year-old producer has revealed that a story has been written for the third movie in the beloved action franchise and says it is now a case of getting Tom Cruise and the other cast members back for the picture.Jerry told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think we have a terrific story. It's just (a question of) how do we get everybody together and how do we get it done."Tom's very busy. He's got a lot of movies lined up, and he's a very in-demand actor. So we'll have to get a good screenplay, and hopefully, he'll like it as much as we will."Reports about 'Top Gun 3' being in the works emerged earlier this year and star Glen Powell – who played Jake 'Hangman' Seresin in 'Top Gun: Maverick' – seemingly confirmed the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Quentin Tarantino is a lover of cinema first and a filmmaker second. The maverick director has often been vocal about his favorite films of all time as well as his current favorites. Tarantino has also criticized the changing landscape of the industry, echoing the sentiments of Martin Scorsese, who went on a war against the likes of Marvel and DC.
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick came more than three decades after the release of the first film starring Tom Cruise in the lead, and yet, it was as much of a resounding success as the original film from 1986. However, unlike a lot of stuff and people that were brought back from the first movie in this 2022 one, legendary filmmaker Tony Scott wasn’t one because of his devastating demise in 2012.
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell almost said no to his career-changing role in Top Gun: Maverick. Why? Well, he initially auditioned for the role of Rooster which, as we all know, went to Miles Teller. Disheartened by the loss and unamused by Hangman’s character, Glen Powell contemplated walking out of the film. That is until Tom Cruise had a word with him. Clearly, the two actors bonded during their time in the film.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022)| Paramount Pictures
In fact, Tom Cruise gave Glen Powell a gift that he rarely gives anyone – his six-hour-long movie. You certainly read that right. Hollywood’s superstar has a film school movie that he only allows to be seen by his friends. In the film, Tom Cruise does his best to teach viewers everything he has learned about filmmaking over the years and Glen Powell was one of the few lucky ones who got to see it.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022)| Paramount Pictures
In fact, Tom Cruise gave Glen Powell a gift that he rarely gives anyone – his six-hour-long movie. You certainly read that right. Hollywood’s superstar has a film school movie that he only allows to be seen by his friends. In the film, Tom Cruise does his best to teach viewers everything he has learned about filmmaking over the years and Glen Powell was one of the few lucky ones who got to see it.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Many of us thought that Jeremy Renner returning to movies and TV was an impossible mission itself. But now he is on a tear, returning for Mayor of Kingstown and showing genuine interest in reprising some of his franchise roles. The MCU’s Hawkeye would be one of the more obvious choices, but what about Brandt from Mission: Impossible? As Renner suggested, that is one he could absolutely return for.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
Speaking with Collider, Jeremy Renner said current conditions may make him ready to reprise William Brandt, the useful Imf analyst he played in 2011’s Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation. “I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much. We had so much fun, and I love that character a lot. It requires a lot of time away. It’s all in London. I had to go be a dad.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
If we were to only describe Tom Cruise with one single word, Daredevil would be the most apt choice. In his decades-long career spanning several action and thrilling flicks, there has hardly been a time when he has not put himself at risk. Whether it is a minor thing like hanging upside down to get his make-up done in Interview with the Vampire or jumping off a cliff multiple times to shoot one of the biggest stunts in cinema’s history, Cruise can do it all no matter how challenging or deadly it might be.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible | Paramount Pictures
Yet, when it comes to keeping his co-stars safe and secure, the actor is just as caring as he is about getting his stunts done right to the tee. In an interview, his Rock of Ages co-star Julianne Hough revealed how Cruise took care of her during her injury on set.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible | Paramount Pictures
Yet, when it comes to keeping his co-stars safe and secure, the actor is just as caring as he is about getting his stunts done right to the tee. In an interview, his Rock of Ages co-star Julianne Hough revealed how Cruise took care of her during her injury on set.
- 5/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has consistently been the unsung hero in some of cinema’s most monumental franchises, be it Bourne or the Mission: Impossible series, he has always been the underrated part. While many may overlook his contributions, Renner’s portrayal of William Brandt in Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation was unforgettable.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame (2019) [Credit: Marvel Studios]However, Renner made the tough decision to step away from the franchise’s last two films to prioritize being present for his daughter as she was quite young. Now that she is older, he finds himself in a place where he can comfortably jump back into the mix of the action-packed world of the franchise. The anticipation among fans for his return is through the roof, with many eagerly awaiting his comeback and the potential impact he’ll bring to the saga.
Why Did Jeremy Renner Leave Mission: Impossible, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise worked alongside Julianne Hough for the first time in perhaps one of his most obscure features Rock of Ages. But after Hough sustained an injury for the feature, Cruise stopped the actor from pushing it too far.
How Tom Cruise saved Julianne Hough from hurting herself Julianne Hough | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Hough looked back fondly on her time with Cruise on the movie Rock of Ages. He starred as aspiring singer Sherrie Christian in the film adaptation to the Broadway musical of the same name. The movie featured an ensemble cast that included Cruise as a fictional rock star in the flick.
Because of the role, Hough had to emulate the performance of a real singer. But this wasn’t new territory for Hough, who had a somewhat similar journey to her Rock of Ages character. She received her big break in the television series Dancing with the Stars.
How Tom Cruise saved Julianne Hough from hurting herself Julianne Hough | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Hough looked back fondly on her time with Cruise on the movie Rock of Ages. He starred as aspiring singer Sherrie Christian in the film adaptation to the Broadway musical of the same name. The movie featured an ensemble cast that included Cruise as a fictional rock star in the flick.
Because of the role, Hough had to emulate the performance of a real singer. But this wasn’t new territory for Hough, who had a somewhat similar journey to her Rock of Ages character. She received her big break in the television series Dancing with the Stars.
- 5/29/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Glen Powell told some of his best Tom Cruise stories as part of a cover story interview with GQ UK magazine. The two actors became close friends during the production of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Powell originally auditioned for the role of Rooster, but he was beat out by Miles Teller. Cruise liked Powell and offered him the role of Hangman, but Powell had some notes.
“What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need?” Powell remembered saying to his A-list co-star. “I said my piece to Tom about what I do and what I do well, and he listened. Tom’s a listener. He listens to the crew members, he listens to his collaborators, and he hears people.”
One of Powell’s most cherished Tom Cruise memories is when Cruise personally flew him back to...
“What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need?” Powell remembered saying to his A-list co-star. “I said my piece to Tom about what I do and what I do well, and he listened. Tom’s a listener. He listens to the crew members, he listens to his collaborators, and he hears people.”
One of Powell’s most cherished Tom Cruise memories is when Cruise personally flew him back to...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Would you like to enjoy the same widely praised and adored project twice in the entertainment industry? The buzz in Tinseltown says ‘yes’ as the WB is reportedly bringing the TV adaptation of Zack Snyder’s cinematic masterpiece, 300.
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick was not only a treat to the film industry but to the eyes as well thanks to Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and of course, Glen Powell. The actors put their best foot forward into making the film what it is and somewhere along the way, we fell in love with every single face we saw on the screen. Whether it was the film’s intense, emotional, or fun scenes like the one on the beach, everything was crafted to perfection.
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
We were first introduced to William Brandt in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Played by Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner, it was widely reported when he was cast that the actor was being eyed to take over the franchise from Tom Cruise.
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
The Bourne Legacy's poor performance the following year is rumoured to have led to those plans being scrapped, as did Cruise deciding he wanted to stick around as Ethan Hunt after all.
Renner did, however, return for Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, only to have disappeared by the time Fallout rolled around (it was briefly mentioned that the character "retired").
Talking to Collider (via ActioNewz.com) about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Renner elaborated on his departure from the Mission: Impossible franchise, and it sounds like he was the one who chose to walk away from the popular action franchise.
"Yeah. I had to leave that. I was...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Well, this certainly was a cinematic rollercoaster that pushed the boundaries of pop culture crossovers. In a spectacular fan-made video that’s nothing short of peak cinema, we recently witnessed the indomitable Gus Fring (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito) striding through the mayhem with his signature calm, while a pantheon of heroes tried to hinder his progress.
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has opened the door for a return to 'Mission: Impossible'.The 53-year-old actor has not appeared in the last two films in the adrenaline fueled blockbuster franchise, with his most recent appearance as William Brandt coming in 2015's 'Rogue Nation', but he would be willing to reprise the role in the future.He told Collider: "Maybe now that my daughter is older that could happen. I'd always jump into a 'Mission: Impossible' anytime and back into Brandt. It’s great."Renner loved working on the movies, but he decided to leave the film franchise nine years ago to make sure he was around for his daughter, who he has with ex-wife Sonni Pacheco.He explained: "Yeah. I had to leave that. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom [Cruise] so much."We had so much fun, and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Mission: Impossible 8's Budget Continues To Spiral Out Of Control After A Submarine Stunt Goes Wrong
Update: We've since heard that the report from The Mirror may be incorrect. Original story follows:
Plans once called for Mission: Impossible 8 to be shot back-to-back with Dead Reckoning - Part 1; however, the eighth instalment was also originally titled Dead Reckoning - Part 2, only for that to change when the first half underperformed at the box office.
The sequel has since suffered a series of setbacks. Shooting began in March 2022 and was halted last July as a result of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Work resumed this March and, right now, the idea is for Mission: Impossible 8 to be released next May.
However, according to a new report from The Mirror (via ActioNewz.com), the movie has been hit by further delays courtesy of...a malfunction with a submarine set that's cost the production a whopping $23 million.
According to the site, "Sources say the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure,...
Plans once called for Mission: Impossible 8 to be shot back-to-back with Dead Reckoning - Part 1; however, the eighth instalment was also originally titled Dead Reckoning - Part 2, only for that to change when the first half underperformed at the box office.
The sequel has since suffered a series of setbacks. Shooting began in March 2022 and was halted last July as a result of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Work resumed this March and, right now, the idea is for Mission: Impossible 8 to be released next May.
However, according to a new report from The Mirror (via ActioNewz.com), the movie has been hit by further delays courtesy of...a malfunction with a submarine set that's cost the production a whopping $23 million.
According to the site, "Sources say the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure,...
- 5/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl was once a rising star in movies and television in the late 2000s. However, her career saw a declining graph after she went on to publicly bash her movie with director Judd Apatow. In 2007, Heigl starred opposite Seth Rogen in Apatow’s comedy film Knocked Up. She had brutal criticism for the film in a 2008 interview, where she called the film sexist.
Katherine Heigl in a still from Knocked Up | Apatow Productions
The film also starred Marvel star Paul Rudd and Apatow’s real-life spouse Leslie Mann. The director responded to the comments sharing that he expected an apology from the actress. Interestingly, Apatow earned flak from Tom Cruise’s fans for brutally trolling him while hosting DGA 2023.
Grey’s Anatomy Star Katherine Heigl Slammed Judd Apatow’s Movie
Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen in a still from Knocked Up | Apatow Productions
Katherine Heigl starred as...
Katherine Heigl in a still from Knocked Up | Apatow Productions
The film also starred Marvel star Paul Rudd and Apatow’s real-life spouse Leslie Mann. The director responded to the comments sharing that he expected an apology from the actress. Interestingly, Apatow earned flak from Tom Cruise’s fans for brutally trolling him while hosting DGA 2023.
Grey’s Anatomy Star Katherine Heigl Slammed Judd Apatow’s Movie
Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen in a still from Knocked Up | Apatow Productions
Katherine Heigl starred as...
- 5/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Monica Barbaro made history as the first actress to portray the first female fighter pilot in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 2. At the time a relatively unknown actor, the actress was astounded to be offered the role, given her limited experience in successful films or series. While she found the entire experience mesmerizing and enthralling, Barbaro later admitted that she had fabricated some details about herself to land the role.
Monica Barbaro plays the first female fighter pilot in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Not only did she lie but she also copied The Batman star Robert Pattinson’s antics, for Barbaro was convinced she might not get the role after her screen test.
Monica Barbaro Lied to Get a Role in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun Sequel Monica Barbaro as Lt Natasha Phoenix Trace in Top Gun 2 | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick came decades after the first movie.
Monica Barbaro plays the first female fighter pilot in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Not only did she lie but she also copied The Batman star Robert Pattinson’s antics, for Barbaro was convinced she might not get the role after her screen test.
Monica Barbaro Lied to Get a Role in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun Sequel Monica Barbaro as Lt Natasha Phoenix Trace in Top Gun 2 | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick came decades after the first movie.
- 5/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
With new chapters in the worlds of Mad Max and Planet of the Apes out now, Guardian writers have picked their favourite big screen franchises to date
When a blockbuster franchise is seven movies in (and counting), and the consensus choice for worst entry was directed by John Woo, arguably the most influential action film-maker of his time, you’re looking at an uncommonly consistent series. Though the Mission: Impossible movies have cycled through many directors – one apiece for Brian De Palma, Woo, JJ Abrams and Brad Bird, before settling on Christopher McQuarrie – the first film, particularly the astounding Langley break-in sequence, established the franchise as a showcase for impeccable crafted set pieces. The plots may be an enjoyably hokey tangle of global threats and clever unmaskings, but the series’ determination to keep topping itself, leaning on the physicality of stunt work and practical effects, has provided reliable thrills for approaching three decades.
When a blockbuster franchise is seven movies in (and counting), and the consensus choice for worst entry was directed by John Woo, arguably the most influential action film-maker of his time, you’re looking at an uncommonly consistent series. Though the Mission: Impossible movies have cycled through many directors – one apiece for Brian De Palma, Woo, JJ Abrams and Brad Bird, before settling on Christopher McQuarrie – the first film, particularly the astounding Langley break-in sequence, established the franchise as a showcase for impeccable crafted set pieces. The plots may be an enjoyably hokey tangle of global threats and clever unmaskings, but the series’ determination to keep topping itself, leaning on the physicality of stunt work and practical effects, has provided reliable thrills for approaching three decades.
- 5/27/2024
- by Scott Tobias, Catherine Shoard, Charles Bramesco, Adrian Horton, Andrew Lawrence, Benjamin Lee, Radheyan Simonpillai, Veronica Esposito, Jesse Hassenger, J Oliver Conroy and Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Hannah Waddingham has made quite a name for herself since playing Septa Unella, aka the Shame Nun, in the fifth season of Game of Thrones. Despite having little dialogue, the actress made her acting prowess known by commanding the screen, and later went on to secure two Emmy wins for her performance as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso.
Moreover, her success hasn’t been limited to the small screen, as Waddingham recently appeared in The Fall Guy, and is now looking forward to making her Mission: Impossible debut. But despite being in top demand in Hollywood in recent years, her introduction to showbiz wasn’t pretty, as the actress recalled being shunned by many before making it big.
Game of Thrones Star Hannah Waddingham Recalled Being Insulted for Her Looks
Hannah Waddingham | Game of Thrones (via HBO)
While Game of Thrones finally gave the Les Misérables star the boost she needed,...
Moreover, her success hasn’t been limited to the small screen, as Waddingham recently appeared in The Fall Guy, and is now looking forward to making her Mission: Impossible debut. But despite being in top demand in Hollywood in recent years, her introduction to showbiz wasn’t pretty, as the actress recalled being shunned by many before making it big.
Game of Thrones Star Hannah Waddingham Recalled Being Insulted for Her Looks
Hannah Waddingham | Game of Thrones (via HBO)
While Game of Thrones finally gave the Les Misérables star the boost she needed,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Since accompanying Tom Cruise in his aviation ventures in Top Gun: Maverick, the highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career, Glen Powell has garnered wider recognition following his acting prowess. Moreover, the actor once again made headlines after jumping onto the rom-com landscape with Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You, the kind of film that is a rarity these days.
But after the rom-com, the actor is back to what he loves doing the most, aviation, and he has the Mission: Impossible star’s influence to thank for it.
Glen Powell on Tom Cruise’s Influence on His Love for Aviation
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Since his childhood, the Top Gun Hangman has always had a keen interest in aviation, and thanks to his time with Tom Cruise, his love for it only ameliorated. Glen Powell, who is behind the recent Amazon documentary The Blue Angels, which...
But after the rom-com, the actor is back to what he loves doing the most, aviation, and he has the Mission: Impossible star’s influence to thank for it.
Glen Powell on Tom Cruise’s Influence on His Love for Aviation
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Since his childhood, the Top Gun Hangman has always had a keen interest in aviation, and thanks to his time with Tom Cruise, his love for it only ameliorated. Glen Powell, who is behind the recent Amazon documentary The Blue Angels, which...
- 5/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, even the most prominent stars occasionally encounter harsh and disappointing receptions of their work. While this is often unavoidable, numerous Hollywood icons like Tom Cruise, Robin Williams, Keanu Reeves, and others have defied the odds with some of the most remarkable performances of their careers. The following list explores such movie stars who have proven the critics wrong.
Tom Cruise – Vanilla Sky
Renowned for his action-packed roles, Tom Cruise showcased his versatile acting prowess in the 2001 psychological thriller Vanilla Sky. The film follows him as a wealthy publishing magnate David Aames, who finds himself in a complex web of romance, betrayal, and existential mystery after a life-altering car accident.
Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky | Credit: Paramount
Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews with criticism directed towards Cruise’s performance. Despite the disappointing critics’ reviews, the film soared at the box office, grossing over $200 million worldwide,...
Tom Cruise – Vanilla Sky
Renowned for his action-packed roles, Tom Cruise showcased his versatile acting prowess in the 2001 psychological thriller Vanilla Sky. The film follows him as a wealthy publishing magnate David Aames, who finds himself in a complex web of romance, betrayal, and existential mystery after a life-altering car accident.
Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky | Credit: Paramount
Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews with criticism directed towards Cruise’s performance. Despite the disappointing critics’ reviews, the film soared at the box office, grossing over $200 million worldwide,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Over the last three decades, Keanu Reeves has cemented himself as one of the leading men in Hollywood when it comes to action. From making The Matrix with The Wachowskis to performing most of his stunts in Chad Stahelski’s John Wick films, Reeves has deservedly earned himself the status of one of the best action stars of our time.
But while it was Point Break and Sandra Bullock’s Speed that gave him the boost in the action landscape, these films weren’t Reeves’ first introduction to the genre.
A Force of One Introduced Keanu Reeves to Filmmaking Keanu Reeves | credit Point Break (via Warner Bros)
Growing up, Keanu Reeves had a fractured relationship with his father Samuel Nowlin Reeves, who was mostly absent during his childhood. But Reeves’ bond with his step-father Paul Aaron, who was briefly engaged to his mother Patricia Taylor after she moved to New...
But while it was Point Break and Sandra Bullock’s Speed that gave him the boost in the action landscape, these films weren’t Reeves’ first introduction to the genre.
A Force of One Introduced Keanu Reeves to Filmmaking Keanu Reeves | credit Point Break (via Warner Bros)
Growing up, Keanu Reeves had a fractured relationship with his father Samuel Nowlin Reeves, who was mostly absent during his childhood. But Reeves’ bond with his step-father Paul Aaron, who was briefly engaged to his mother Patricia Taylor after she moved to New...
- 5/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
What are the greatest action movies of all time? It’s a controversial question, isn’t it? Any time any publication or site puts out a new list of what they consider the best action movies of all time, it can’t help but generate a ton of controversy. Nevertheless, we here at JoBlo have decided to throw our hats into the ring with a list we really hope generates some nostalgia among our viewers but also encourages them to seek out the movies on this list that they may not have seen. But first, some may wonder where superhero movies are on this list. Given how broad that genre is, we decided to stick to old-school action, so we have left them off the list, as they deserve their own ranking. There are also a few absences from the list, notably some Jackie Chan films (like Police Story), with...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Finding significant fame in the entertainment industry, Glen Powell has now become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, who recently starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You. However, Powell was relatively unknown until landing his breakthrough role as ‘Hangman’ in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, which eventually paid handsomely.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
However, there’s a catch to Glen Powell’s payslip following his role in the hit sequel to the 1986 classic. According to the actor, while his casting was a saving grace for his career as well as his bank balance, Powell revealed how his payment for Top Gun: Maverick took some time and nearly made him go broke in the process.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 2 Decision Caused a Major Setback for Glen Powell
Although Glen Powell has appeared in several renowned projects like Spy Kids 3: Game Over and 16 episodes of Scream Queens,...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
However, there’s a catch to Glen Powell’s payslip following his role in the hit sequel to the 1986 classic. According to the actor, while his casting was a saving grace for his career as well as his bank balance, Powell revealed how his payment for Top Gun: Maverick took some time and nearly made him go broke in the process.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun 2 Decision Caused a Major Setback for Glen Powell
Although Glen Powell has appeared in several renowned projects like Spy Kids 3: Game Over and 16 episodes of Scream Queens,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
At the age of 13, Glen Powell started his brush with acting. However, he truly received his seal of mass approval with the 2022 flick Top Gun: Maverick alongside Tom Cruise. Portraying Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin, the movie opened up a plethora of opportunities for him while also pushing his career to an all-time high.
These admissions come from no other than the actor himself, who recognizes the undeniable importance of the Mission Impossible star in his life at a time when he stars in the Blue Angels documentary.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Taking himself to a new height by acting as a producer for his latest venture, Powell opened up on how it all became a possibility only after his role in the acclaimed action-adventure. Moreover, he also broke down the technical aspects of his latest flight in cinema and how he shaped them to perfection.
Tom...
These admissions come from no other than the actor himself, who recognizes the undeniable importance of the Mission Impossible star in his life at a time when he stars in the Blue Angels documentary.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Taking himself to a new height by acting as a producer for his latest venture, Powell opened up on how it all became a possibility only after his role in the acclaimed action-adventure. Moreover, he also broke down the technical aspects of his latest flight in cinema and how he shaped them to perfection.
Tom...
- 5/25/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Famously known for his Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise is a name synonymous with dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for his craft. Apart from his riveting performance, the actor is often known for engaging in death-defying stunts while filming. Thereafter, one particular incident and injury took the internet by storm and proved why Cruise is irreplaceable.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Paramount Pictures
Recently, a story has resurfaced that showcased Tom Cruise’s unrelenting commitment to filmmaking while shooting Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Despite suffering a severe injury during one of his stunts, Cruise’s immediate response after the incident seemingly proved why no other actor can ever replace the Top Gun star.
Tom Cruise Suffered a Severe Injury While Filming
Often engaging in dangerous actions and stunts on his own, Tom Cruise has been through several accidents and injuries while filming his popular action flicks like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Paramount Pictures
Recently, a story has resurfaced that showcased Tom Cruise’s unrelenting commitment to filmmaking while shooting Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Despite suffering a severe injury during one of his stunts, Cruise’s immediate response after the incident seemingly proved why no other actor can ever replace the Top Gun star.
Tom Cruise Suffered a Severe Injury While Filming
Often engaging in dangerous actions and stunts on his own, Tom Cruise has been through several accidents and injuries while filming his popular action flicks like Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.
- 5/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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. Kidman subsequently went on to marry musician Keith Urban in 2006.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Despite being very young, the Oscar winner has openly admitted that her marriage to the Mission: Impossible star happened out of love for each other. Having said that, Kidman in an interview few years ago, elaborated on the repercussions of continuing to talk about her failed relationship with Cruise.
Why Nicole Kidman Is Reluctant To Discuss About Her Marriage To Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were couple goals. The two superstars who began courting on the...
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Despite being very young, the Oscar winner has openly admitted that her marriage to the Mission: Impossible star happened out of love for each other. Having said that, Kidman in an interview few years ago, elaborated on the repercussions of continuing to talk about her failed relationship with Cruise.
Why Nicole Kidman Is Reluctant To Discuss About Her Marriage To Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were couple goals. The two superstars who began courting on the...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
As everyone knows, Tom Cruise leads an action-packed life akin to that of a movie star. The actor enjoys a good thrill, and he performs almost all of his own stunts. And it was his dedication that led him to accept one of his most prominent roles, Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, in the 1986 action flick Top Gun.
So, in the case of this Paramount Pictures film, the actor had an unusual demand that ultimately saved the film from disaster. Well, after a less-than-ideal experience working with director Ridley Scott on the movie Legend, Cruise was understandably cautious about committing to a new project.
When producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer approached him with the script for Top Gun, Cruise liked it but felt that it “needed some work”.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Instead of immediately signing on to the project, Cruise made a bold...
So, in the case of this Paramount Pictures film, the actor had an unusual demand that ultimately saved the film from disaster. Well, after a less-than-ideal experience working with director Ridley Scott on the movie Legend, Cruise was understandably cautious about committing to a new project.
When producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer approached him with the script for Top Gun, Cruise liked it but felt that it “needed some work”.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Instead of immediately signing on to the project, Cruise made a bold...
- 5/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Imagine a constellation of stars—not in the sky but arrayed across the shimmering surface of a Vanity Fair cover. Who could outshine the radiant glamour of Matt Damon and Tom Hanks when gathered with their companions in this vintage picture of 13 iconic Hollywood A-listers in 2003?
2003’s Vanity Fair special on the ‘Kings of Hollywood’ showcased some of the most prominent faces in the industry, including Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, and Brad Pitt. However, it was not until you delved further into the magazine that you discovered the other eight actors in the picture.
A still from Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros.
That being said, the star-studded lineup featuring Cruise, Nicholson, Ford, and Pitt has left some aficionados pondering: How does one truly measure the magnitude of stardom in the glittering hierarchy of Tinseltown?
Iconic Hollywood Throwback: A-Listers Who (Still) Ruled the Silver Screen
Our dream came...
2003’s Vanity Fair special on the ‘Kings of Hollywood’ showcased some of the most prominent faces in the industry, including Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, and Brad Pitt. However, it was not until you delved further into the magazine that you discovered the other eight actors in the picture.
A still from Ocean’s Eleven | Warner Bros.
That being said, the star-studded lineup featuring Cruise, Nicholson, Ford, and Pitt has left some aficionados pondering: How does one truly measure the magnitude of stardom in the glittering hierarchy of Tinseltown?
Iconic Hollywood Throwback: A-Listers Who (Still) Ruled the Silver Screen
Our dream came...
- 5/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In the world of action heroes, Jack Reacher is arguably one of the most famous ones. Based on the fan-favorite crime thriller novel series by Lee Child, he has some really extreme characters in his saga, making it all the more interesting than ever before. That said, when it comes to the people who played him in live-action, there are only two names: Tom Cruise and Alan Ritchson.
Jack Reacher in the series. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
While Cruise’s version of this action hero was undeniably pretty short, the six feet two inches tall towering Ritchson changed that through his embodiment of the character in the Prime Video series. However, when it comes to the height chart in this hero’s live-action franchise, then it seems that even Ritchson would look dwarfed as the series casts the world’s tallest bodybuilder in the show!
Warning: Contains Spoilers for the Reacher Series Ahead.
Jack Reacher in the series. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.
While Cruise’s version of this action hero was undeniably pretty short, the six feet two inches tall towering Ritchson changed that through his embodiment of the character in the Prime Video series. However, when it comes to the height chart in this hero’s live-action franchise, then it seems that even Ritchson would look dwarfed as the series casts the world’s tallest bodybuilder in the show!
Warning: Contains Spoilers for the Reacher Series Ahead.
- 5/24/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has always been an actor in the spotlight. If there is a role up for grabs, he would take it and turn it into one that would be remembered for a lifetime. He has done movies that have charted the box office like anything and those that bombed in the most unfortunate manner possible. Whatever the movie may be about, no matter how big or small his role may be, Cruise would always give his best.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
He had always been someone to take on a challenge head first and never shied away. However, one movie in particular took everything out of him. So much so that Cruise swore never to take up such a challenge again, especially with the way his career was going. The Top Gun actor needed a giant boost.
Tom Cruise Got Stuck in a...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
He had always been someone to take on a challenge head first and never shied away. However, one movie in particular took everything out of him. So much so that Cruise swore never to take up such a challenge again, especially with the way his career was going. The Top Gun actor needed a giant boost.
Tom Cruise Got Stuck in a...
- 5/23/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Val Kilmer’s Hollywood career was at its peak during the 80s and 90s racking up impressive films and interesting roles that showed his acting prowess. He started off playing comic roles in films like Top Secret! and Real Genius. His fame catapulted after his screen-stealing role as Iceman in Top Gun. The 90s saw the actor receiving attention for his acting and starring in successful blockbusters.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
After impressing critics and audiences with his incredible performances in The Doors, Heat, and Tombstone, Kilmer entered the superhero world as Batman in 1995’s Batman Forever. The film was a success and he planned to return for a sequel. However, Kilmer refused to return for Batman & Robin as he knew it was doomed after witnessing its rushed pre-production.
Val Kilmer Backed Out From Batman & Robin Due to Its Rushed Production George Clooney...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
When it comes to undisputed box office superstardom, it is difficult to look past Tom Cruise. The charismatic actor has proved his impact in Hollywood time and again through iconic blockbusters that have cemented his place as one of the most influential celebrities in the industry.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
With Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise went on to create history not just through the film’s record breaking collections, but also reportedly earned a jaw-dropping $100 million plus for his iconic role. While this is a staggering achievement that’s hard to beat, the ball was set rolling 5 decades ago by the legendary Marlon Brando who became the first male actor to take home $1 million for a single film.
Tom Cruise May Hold This Record But Marlon Brando Pioneered It
When it comes to blockbusters, networth, and whopping paychecks, Tom Cruise is at the top of the celebrity list.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
With Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise went on to create history not just through the film’s record breaking collections, but also reportedly earned a jaw-dropping $100 million plus for his iconic role. While this is a staggering achievement that’s hard to beat, the ball was set rolling 5 decades ago by the legendary Marlon Brando who became the first male actor to take home $1 million for a single film.
Tom Cruise May Hold This Record But Marlon Brando Pioneered It
When it comes to blockbusters, networth, and whopping paychecks, Tom Cruise is at the top of the celebrity list.
- 5/23/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Tom Cruise, the legendary actor who needs no introduction, has done a plethora of movies over the years. From starring in iconic franchises like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, Cruise has developed a knack for doing all his death-defying stunts by himself.
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One | Paramount Pictures
The actor, who reprised his role in Top Gun: Maverick, has surely earned the love of the world. However, there are some people who think that Cruise is getting a little old for the movies. Cruise’s co-star Glen Powell, who has been rumored to take the lead role in the Top Gun franchise, stated one iconic line to shut everyone up about Cruise and his age!
“There Will Never Be Another Tom Cruise”
The statement has been in the hearts of countless fans ever since the actor became famous with his iconic roles. A minority of...
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One | Paramount Pictures
The actor, who reprised his role in Top Gun: Maverick, has surely earned the love of the world. However, there are some people who think that Cruise is getting a little old for the movies. Cruise’s co-star Glen Powell, who has been rumored to take the lead role in the Top Gun franchise, stated one iconic line to shut everyone up about Cruise and his age!
“There Will Never Be Another Tom Cruise”
The statement has been in the hearts of countless fans ever since the actor became famous with his iconic roles. A minority of...
- 5/22/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise famously saved the theaters from the pandemic’s devastating effect in 2022 with his iconic Top Gun: Maverick, making history yet another time. Today, there is no pandemic, and the theaters don’t need saving, but it looks like Brad Pitt is eager to repeat Cruise’s journey, regardless — except this time, down on the ground.
Brad Pitt is going full speed into his new biggest action movie, and so far, it’s looking pretty hot.
Brad Pitt’s Maverick Is an F1 Driver
Top Gun: Maverick was just notoriously brilliant and successful, so the logical conclusion would be to grab another huge A-lister and throw him into the action with the same production team to replicate Cruise’s success. It looks like that’s exactly what’s going on because Brad Pitt is now working on a new untitled F1 movie.
Here’s the thing — the F1 Untitled...
Brad Pitt is going full speed into his new biggest action movie, and so far, it’s looking pretty hot.
Brad Pitt’s Maverick Is an F1 Driver
Top Gun: Maverick was just notoriously brilliant and successful, so the logical conclusion would be to grab another huge A-lister and throw him into the action with the same production team to replicate Cruise’s success. It looks like that’s exactly what’s going on because Brad Pitt is now working on a new untitled F1 movie.
Here’s the thing — the F1 Untitled...
- 5/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
"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
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