The Hollywood Reporter.The 61-year-old reportedly rallied against the takeover of artificial intelligence in a statement now echoed by thousands of actors and entertainers in Hollywood, who are striking with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for the first time in over six decades.Cruise hopped on the call in a desperate bid to get the AMPTP to re-evaluate its stance on AI in the TV and film streaming era.The actor’s latest “Mission: Impossible” movie has ground to a halt as a result of the strike action, as have dozens of other high-profile projects, including the “Avatar” sequel, “Gladiator 2” and “Deadpool 3.”During the Zoom call, Cruise also addressed the guild’s stance on stunt actors, according to the outlet.The actor asked the AMPTP to allow performers to continue on with their press tours following the strike, due to the “fragile state of movie theaters” following the pandemic.He said promoting films is just as “important” to the actors as it is to the studio, the outlet adds.The union protecting Hollywood’s biggest A-listers on Thursday joined forces with screenwriters on the picket line after voting to shut down production across the entertainment industry, which may result in a drought of shows and movies in the near future.The SAG-AFTRA unanimously voted to stop working after their contract expired and talks broke off with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents streaming giants like Disney, Netflix, Amazon and others.The strike marks the first time the 160,000-member-strong SAG-AFTRA has walked off film and TV jobs since 1980.The actor-screenwriter strike is the first joint walkout in more than six decades.Both SAG-AFTRA and the WGA are demanding a rise in pay and
Tom Cruise Turns 61: Inside His $10 Billion Career and Being 'Hollywood's Last Real Movie Star'
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Tom Cruise turns 61 on Monday, marking more than four decades since he broke on to the Hollywood scene and started his ascension to the mega-famous movie star we know today.Born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, Cruise got his start in bit movie parts before a breakout year in 1983, in which he starred in and his breakthrough hit, But it was in the 1990s when Cruise began to hit his stride as box office magic. From 1992-96, he made history when he starred in five consecutive movies that grossed $100 million or more in the United States: and .His starring role as Ethan Hunt in has also been a blockbuster boon.
So far, the franchise's six films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide, with the seventh — -- coming to theaters July 12.«It's unbelievable,» Cruise told ET while premiering in Rome last month. «I do pinch myself every day… It's something that I've never taken for granted… I just feel very privileged.»And then, of course, there's Theiconic original flyboy flick was the highest-grossing domestic film in 1986, and when Cruise returned to the role of Capt.
Pete «Maverick» Mitchell last year for it was a triumph in more ways than one. The film became Cruise's first to earn over a billion dollars worldwide and was a major success for movie theaters just starting to dig their way out of COVID shutdown difficulties.«I make movies for audiences,» the actor told ET.
‘Interview With The Vampire’ Pauses Filming Due To Actors Strike
EXCLUSIVE: AMC’s Interview with the Vampire Season 2 has paused production due to the actors strike, despite the fact it is filmed outside the U.S. with a majority international cast.
Katie Holmes spotted in New York wearing a comfy workout outfit
Katie Holmes is staying active. The director and actress was photographed in New York wearing a comfortable and sporty outfit after completing a workout. Celeb-approved summer dress: Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner, and moreKatie Holmes stuns in crocheted dress at the opening night of ‘Like Water For Chocolate’Suri Cruise and a friend enjoy summer in New YorkHolmes was wearing a white T-shirt, some black Fanka leggings and white sports shoes.
Maura Higgins teases Love Island return with cryptic photo
Former Love Island star Maura Higgins, who first featured on the hit ITV show in 2019, has teased an iconic Love Island return with a cryptic photo she posted to her Instagram.The Irish beauty shared the snap when she had just got off a fight to an unknown location, as she took a quick photo of what looked like two chauffeurs picking her up.The chauffeurs were holding a sign each that read 'Got A Text' with the Love Island logo printed below it. Fans took to twitter to speculate the cryptic post as one reposted the picture and said: "Ummm has Maura Higgins just… bye Leah and Montel ig", while another added: "I need a Maura Higgins kinda bombshell".
Movie Review: Take The Leap With Tom Cruise In ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One’
Wondering if you should choose to accept the latest “Mission: Impossible” entry? Maybe you’re sick of all the bombast at the movie theatre lately? Well, put it another way: Do you really want to disappoint Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise Reacts To Rumour That His Co-Stars ‘Couldn’t Look Him In The Eye’ On Set
Tom Cruise makes epic blockbuster films, but the 61-year-old actor and producer doesn’t consider himself above his co-stars and film crew members.
Tom Cruise says he wants to make ‘Mission Impossible’ films for 20 more years
Tom Cruise is just getting started. The 62 year old actor has been promoting her latest film, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One,” his seventh time playing the iconic role of Ethan Hunt. In a new interview, Cruise revealed he wants to keep playing the role for 20 more years.
Tom Cruise Says He Hopes to Make 'Mission: Impossible' Films Until He's 80 Years Old
Tom Cruise has no plans to stop taking on impossible missions. The actor is looking to Harrison Ford and his recent role in as his goal for the future.Cruise celebrated his 61st birthday on July 3 by attending a premiere of at Darling Harbour’s International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia.The action star spoke with The Sydney Morning Herald at the event and admitted he wanted to keep making installments in the long-running franchise until he's at least Ford's age.«Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,» shared Cruise.
Tom Cruise says he’ll still be making ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies when he’s 80
Tom Cruise has said that he plans to still be making Mission: Impossible films when he’s 80.The 61-year-old action star, who reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, said he has no plans to wrap up the franchise just yet.“Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise told The Sydney Morning Herald at the film’s Australian premiere, referring to the legendary actor’s role in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. “I hope to keep making ‘Mission: Impossible’ films until I’m his age.”The seventh instalment in the Mission franchise, out July 10, has received numerous positive reviews, with critics praising it as an “impeccably made” action film that “does not stop entertaining”.A less positive three-star from NME, however, said that “staggering stunts can’t make up for the nonsensical plot”.It went on: “The problems come when Dead Reckoning tries to be too clever.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ review: Summer’s best movie
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” have a lot in common.Both are part of decades-old American franchises that have been led by the same stars from Day 1 — Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford. Both concern a mysterious object that’s been split in two and needs to be recovered before it falls into the wrong hands. And both feature an extended action chase aboard a moving train.Running time: 163 minutes.
Tom Cruise Wants to Keep Making ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Until He’s 80, Just Like Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones: ‘I Hope to Still Be Going’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Harrison Ford just wrapped up his tenure as Indiana Jones in the franchise’s fifth installment, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which opened in theaters just a few weeks before the actor’s 81st birthday. Tom Cruise hopes to have the same longevity when it comes to playing Ethan Hunt in Paramount’s long-running “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald at the Australian premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Cruise said he wants to keep making “Mission: Impossible” movies until he is Ford’s age. Cruise just turned 61 years old on July 3, 2023. “Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise said. “I hope to keep making ‘Mission: Impossible’ films until I’m his age.”
Tom Brady shared the secrets behind his diet post-NFL career
Tom Brady is still determined to maintain his legendary physique. The 45-year-old football icon may have officially retired in February, but he’s not letting his diet slip out of the end zone.In a recent interview with People, Brady shared the secrets behind his diet, which has kept him in peak condition for decades. “I don’t think it’s a strict regimen,” he said.
Greg Tarzan Davis Reveals Meaningful Lesson He Learned From Tom Cruise & His Stunt Double Policy
Greg Tarzan Davis learned an important lesson from working with Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell look too cute in Dubai at the Mission Impossible premiere
Tom Cruise, 60, and Hayley Atwell,41, know how to promote a film! The “Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” costars attended the film’s premiere in Dubai on June 26, and they looked amazing on the red carpet. In one of the photos, Cruise, who was reportedly interested in dating Shakira, gently greeted his costar with a kiss on the cheek.Atwell looked stunning in a satin lime gown, while Cruise looked dapper in a black suit.Atwell is newly engaged to her fiance Ned Wolfgang Kelly, but there were rumors that she was dating Cruise when they were filming in 2020.The cast of ‘Mission Impossible’ explain how they filmed without a script: ‘The story is always changing’Katie Holmes stuns in crocheted dress at the opening night of ‘Like Water For Chocolate’Suri Cruise and a friend enjoy summer in New YorkThe Christopher Robin actress shut down the speculation last month in May, telling Country & Town House, “What I feel is the truly extraordinary power of platonic love, which seems to be sometimes under-represented.” Atwell said she talked to Cruise about the rumors whenever she felt worried.
Only Tom Cruise can save Hollywood from a summer of box office bombs
$2.3 billion “Avatar: The Way of Water” raked in last Christmas — movie theaters are back to being an armory of high-profile bombs. This weekend, wobbly Warner Bros.’ “The Flash” dropped a staggering 73% in its second week to a worldwide total of just $210 million. A more-than-50% decline for an expensive DC Comics superhero film spells trouble.Consider that fellow Justice League member “Aquaman” made $229 million by his second weekend in the US and Canada alone.Pixar’s uninspired “Elemental,” released June 16 and so far having grossed $121 million, will wind up as one of the Disney-owned animation studio’s biggest failures ever.
Tom Cruise on If 'Mission Impossible -- Dead Reckoning' Will Be His Last Time Playing Ethan Hunt (Exclusive)
Tom Cruise. The 60-year-old action star opened up to ET's Rachel Smith when asked if it's at all feasible that the senior field agent for the elite covert operations agency, Impossible Mission Force (IMF), will soon hang up his parachute and running shoes.ET was the only American outlet at the U.K.
Tom Cruise filmed the most dangerous scene in 'Mission: Impossible' first: 'Let's just get it done'
Tom Cruise is explaining what was going through his head when he decided to film the most dangerous scene in "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" first. In a recent interview, the daredevil explained that he wanted to be certain that if he didn't successfully complete the stunt and injured himself, filming wouldn't have gone to waste.
Tom Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson cozy up at ‘Mission Impossible’ premiere
Tom Cruise is premiering his new film, “Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.” He attended the event in Rome with the film’s cast, which includes Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, and Pom Klementieff.‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Pom Klementieff was inspired by this bird to play ‘Mission Impossible’ roleMission Impossible: Simon Pegg hints at the role of Artificial Intelligence in the filmThe cast of ‘Mission Impossible’ explain how they filmed without a script: ‘The story is always changing’Cruise and Ferguson took some photos together and looked happy to celebrate the momentous occasion alongside each other. They also kissed each other on the cheek.
Paramount Lights The Fuse With ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Screening – CineEurope
Paramount President of International Theatrical Distribution Mark Viane kicked off the studio’s CineEurope presentation with his annual cheeky pre-taped spoof video, this time essaying the role of Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt before appearing on stage dragging a parachute and sporting a wig.
‘Mission: Impossible 7’ first reactions: “Impeccably made” action film that “does not stop entertaining”
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One have arrived, with critics praising the latest instalment in the Tom Cruise action franchise as “incredible” and “exhilarating”.Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the seventh Mission: Impossible film – which premiered in Rome on Monday (June 19) – sees Ethan Hunt (Cruise) confront faces from the past as a new weapon threatens to wipe out humanity.Alongside Cruise, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Henry Czerny and Ving Rhames reprise their previous roles, while additions to the cast include Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, Shea Whigham and Pom Klementieff.Fandango’s Erik Davis described the film as “an impeccably made action film that does not stop entertaining”, adding: “Each action sequence is long, crazy & intense. The story is big & sprawling, but I like how it both felt complete & left you dying for what comes next.”I had the absolute best time watching #MissionImpossible – an impeccably made action film that does not stop entertaining.