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Tom Cruise Leaves 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.' to Focus on 'Mission: Impossible 5′

Mike Sampson — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:21:55 +0000

Just a few months before filming was scheduled to begin, Tom Cruise has abruptly left Warner Bros.' planned remake of the classic '60s TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' But one action-packed remake of an old spy TV show's loss is another's gain. Cruise will instead focus his attention on 'Mission: Impossible 5' which is now gearing up to begin production later this year.

'300: Rise of an Empire' Gets Bumped to 2014, Shuffles Tom Cruise's 'All You Need is Kill'

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:15:32 +0000

We haven't seen a trailer yet for Noam Murro's '300' prequel '300: Rise of an Empire' and now there's a very good reason why not. Today, Warner Brothers bumped the film into 2014, which caused Tom Cruise's 'All You Need is Kill' to move its release date as well.

'Mission: Impossible 5′ Will Move Forward Starring Tom Cruise

Damon Houx — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:14:16 +0000

Though Tom Cruise may have gone through a rough patch in his career, that's now completely over as he's being brought back to star in 'Mission: Impossible 5' for Paramount. This has been rumored for a while, but it was confirmed today.

'Jack Reacher' Fight Training: We Learn How to Kick Ass Like Tom Cruise

Todd Gilchrist — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:59:33 +0000

On May 7, Christopher McQuarrie’s proud return to the silver screen, 'Jack Reacher,' arrives on Blu-ray. The film, which stars Tom Cruise, is based on a series of books by author Lee Childs, and follows the title character, an ex-soldier who kicks a lot of ass while investigating a series of murders by a former U.S. army sniper. In advance of its upcoming release, Paramount Home Entertainment enlisted a small group of reporters to visit the Paramount Pictures back lot and experience first-hand what Cruise and his co-stars went through during shooting – including stunt driving, and most crucially, fight training. And we were there.

Armie Hammer Joins Tom Cruise's 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'

Damon Houx — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:45:32 +0000

Though we had heard rumors about Tom Cruise starring in a Guy Ritchie-helmed adaptation of 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,' it looks like the project is moving forward and has just added Armie Hammer as Cruise's partner in arms.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Oblivion' Obliterates the Competition

Jacob Hall — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:47:44 +0000

Tom Cruise and science fiction are a powerful combination. Although the opening weekend of 'Oblivion' didn't break any records big or small, it's a more than solid start for a non-franchise, non-sequel, non-reboot. That's a sad statement on the current state of Hollywood, but that's another topic for another day.

'Oblivion' Review

Todd Gilchrist — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:43:38 +0000

'Oblivion' is best described as opportunity, squandered. Its landscape – conceptual and physical – feels remarkably unique and bursting with possibilities, but the exploration of both lacks originality, and energy. Joe Kosinski’s follow-up to 'TRON: Legacy' is, like its predecessor, a gorgeously mounted, inventive world-building endeavor, but it’s also equally bloodless -- ponderous without being thoughtful, ambitious without being inspired, much less inspiring. The chronicle of a battle for the fate of humankind that possesses little humanity of its own, 'Oblivion' is an overstuffed compendium of familiar genre tropes rendered with ornamental beauty but not much emotional depth.

Tom Cruise Going Sci-Fi Again with 'Yukikaze'

Britt Hayes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:35:31 +0000

‘Oblivion‘ is hitting theaters this week, but Tom Cruise is already lining up yet another big sci-fi project — this time it’s ‘Yukikaze’ over at Warner Bros. According to Deadline, Tom Cruise is sticking with science fiction for his next film, ‘Yukikaze,’ based on a series of novels by Japanese author Chohel Kamayashi, who has [...]

How the World of 'Oblivion' is Unlike the Typical Sci-Fi Movie

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:12 +0000

Joseph Kosinski's 'Oblivion' is looking to kick off the summer season early with its mid-April launch, as the film is loaded with the sort of sci-fi spectacle that's normally reserved for the hottest and coldest months of the year. Tom Cruise stars in the film, but one of the main attractions is the rugged beauty post-apocalyptic Earth setting. It's something you almost never see in a sci-fi film.

'Oblivion' Clips Offer a New Sneak Peek, Plus Get a Load of That Soundtrack

Jacob Hall — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:00 +0000

With its release only a few weeks away, you can expect to start seeing a lot from 'Oblivion,' Joseph Kosinski's mysterious Tom Cruise sci-fi movie. Just in case you weren't sold by the past few trailers, a new series of clips have arrived, peeling back a layer or two and exposing some of the film's stranger mysteries. If that's not enough, you can also stream the entirety of M83's original soundtrack.

'Oblivion' Gets Two New TV Spots

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:11:27 +0000

With its release just around the corner, the maketing machine for 'Oblivion' is in full swing. After a soft start, the trailers have gotten increasingly interesting and two newly released TV spots are no different, selling a big, epic sci-fi action movie that looks genuinely mysterious and intriguing. Watch the spots below!

Tom Cruise Wants to Be 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' for Guy Ritchie

Britt Hayes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:57 +0000

Tom Cruise has turned his focus to Guy Ritchie and his planned feature film update of ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ TV series which is (still) in the works over at Warner Bros. Deadline is reporting that Tom Cruise is interested in starring in the feature-length adaptation of ’The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ TV series for British director [...]

Listen to a Track From M83′s 'Oblivion' Score

Jacob Hall — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:05:24 +0000

Is their a band better suited to score an epic science fiction movie like 'Oblivion' than M83? In addition to taking their name from a spiral galaxy, their electronic instrumentals sound exactly like something people would be listening to in the future. A sample track from the 'Oblivion' soundtrack has made its way online, letting both music and movie fans get a taste of what the movie's score will sound like.

10 Reasons Why 'Oblivion' Has Us Pumped!

Jacob Hall — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:41:46 +0000

For science-fiction fans, 'Oblivion' is starting to look like an oasis in the middle of a desert. It's been far too long since a big-budget, sci-fi epic that's not a sequel, a remake or an adaptation of a toy line has graced theaters, and genre fans are hungry for something original. It helps that 'Oblivion' actually looks really go

'Oblivion' Trailer: Tom Cruise Is Trying to Save the World Again

Britt Hayes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:00:35 +0000

A court martial sends a veteran soldier to a distant planet, where he has to destroy the remains of an alien race. The arrival of an unexpected traveler causes him to question what he knows about the planet, his mission, and himself.

New 'Oblivion' Posters: Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman Face the End of the World

Jacob Hall — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:44:19 +0000

The seemingly immortal Tom Cruise has a lot to prove with 'Oblivion,' his upcoming science fiction epic and the subject of two fancy new posters. After the solid-but-not-spectacular box office performance of 'Jack Reacher,' Cruise's superstar status has been called into question, but there's no better way to combat that then headlining a major sci-fi action movie. The two new posters feel like they're hedging their bets: one relies almost entirely on Mr. Cruise's star power while the other relies on some nifty apocalyptic imagery to get butts in theater seats.

Tom Cruise's 'Jack Reacher' is Heading for a Sequel

Damon Houx — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:30:11 +0000

December is often a surprising month at the box office as many films that never top the box office end up making a lot of money. The Tom Cruise vehicle 'Jack Reacher' opened right before Christmas and had a $15 million opening weekend. Sounds weak right? And yet the picture has grossed nearly $80 million domestically, and over $200 million worldwide. Which is why Paramount is talking about a sequel.

'Oblivion' Trailer: It's Time to Learn the Truth

Mike Sampson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:03:16 +0000

This 'Oblivion' trailer is a good reminder not to get too wrapped up in all the sequels, reboots and superheroes this summer and forget that there's some really cool, original sci-fi coming your way. Sure, we're exciting for 'Iron Man 3' and 'Man of Steel' too but, hey, 'Oblivion' is starting to look really, really good. Check out this new 'Oblivion' trailer and see what we mean.

First 'Oblivion' TV Spot Stars Tom Cruise, Robots and Explosions

Jacob Hall — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:36:02 +0000

How is it that the new TV spot for 'Oblivion' somehow manages to look more epic and exciting than full theatrical trailer? There's no denying it -- there's tons of scope and promise in this 40 second spot, enough to actually make us excited for a movie by the guy who made the sleeping pill known as 'Tron Legacy.' Watch the trailer embedded below.

Guillermo del Toro Will Give 'At the Mountains of Madness' Another Shot

Britt Hayes — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:00:08 +0000

When Guillermo del Toro's passion project 'At the Mountains of Madness' was killed by Universal last year, it seemed the director had given up hope. But not so fast, guys -- he says he's ready to try one more time.

'Oblivion' Director Joseph Kosinski Provides a Commentary for the Trailer

Britt Hayes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:15:22 +0000

The trailer for ‘Oblivion‘ was recently released and it looks pretty cool, but in case you wanted some more info, director Joseph Kosinski has provided some interesting commentary for the upcoming film starring Tom Cruise. IGN posted this 12 minute video with director Joseph Kosinski providing commentary on the trailer for his new film ‘Oblivion.’ [...]

Tom Cruise's Best Action Films: A Retrospective

Evan Saathoff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:30:32 +0000

Say what you will about the guy's personal life, Tom Cruise has had an amazing career, appearing in a wide variety of films and always throwing himself into his performances one hundred percent. As this month sees the release of Cruise's hopeful new action franchise with 'Jack Reacher,' it seems like a good time to [...]

'Jack Reacher' Review

Matt Singer — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:40:21 +0000

If he hadn't already used that title for another movie, Tom Cruise could have easily called 'Jack Reacher' 'The Last Samurai.' There's a bit of Toshiro Mifune's Sanjuro in this Reacher guy: the masterless warrior who strides into a corrupt town, answers to no one, rights a few wrongs, busts a few heads, and wanders away to find his next challenge. He has no possessions; he owns exactly two shirts and one jacket. All he carries with him is a roll of $100 bills, a passport, a toothbrush, and his inflexible moral code. He would have fit right in back in feudal Japan. Or the Old West, for that matter. He'd make a hell of a Man With No Name.

'Oblivion' Trailer: Tom Cruise in a Science Fiction Epic

Jacob Hall — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:13:40 +0000

The 'Oblivion' trailer is here! A few days ago, the first poster for the upcoming Tom Cruise sci-fi movie was revealed and we were told that the first trailer would hit on Sunday. Well, it's Saturday right now, but it looks like its here! After a year of concept art and little teases here and there, our first look at one of 2013's most mysterious films has arrived!

'Oblivion' Poster: Tom Cruise Is Our Last Hope!

Nick Romano — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:35:19 +0000

This month is turning into a big one for movie trailers. Aside from 'Star Trek Into Darkness' already debuting it's announcement trailer in anticipation of its nine-minute IMAX preview and that 'Man of Steel' trailer coming up, we've also got a trailer Tom Cruise's lastest sci-fier 'Oblivion' hitting this Sunday, December 9. In preparation for that release, Universal has just debuted the first 'Oblivion' poster. Click ahead to see it in full.

'Jack Reacher' Japanese Trailer: Tom Cruise Plays Tough

Damon Houx — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:30:59 +0000

By now, all of the big end of the year pictures have screened, including 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'Django Unchained.' Well, all but one. We're still waiting to hear word about 'Jack Reacher,' which stars Tom Cruise, and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Now there's a Japanese Trailer, which offers some new footage.

'Jack Reacher' Unveils Two TV Spots of Tom Cruise Kicking Butt

Damon Houx — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:30:55 +0000

We're starting to get excited about the release of 'Jack Reacher.' Sure, this December has some hotly anticipated films like 'Django Unchained' and 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' but after last year's 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' we're happy to spend two hours watching Tom Cruise in action.

'Mission: Impossible 5′ Will Reunite Tom Cruise With His 'Jack Reacher' Director

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:39:39 +0000

Christopher McQuarrie clearly has a friend in Tom Cruise. The screenwriter/director has already collaborated with Cruise on several films, including the upcoming 'Jack Reacher' and now it looks like he's going to nab the awesome job of directing 'Mission: Impossible 5'.

'All You Need Is Kill' First Look: Robot Tom Cruise Is on the Run

Nick Romano — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:27:41 +0000

Last we heard about 'All You Need Is Kill' -- otherwise known as Tom Cruise's attempt to prove he's "down" with the 'Avengers' and 'Dark Knight' sci-fi actioner crowd -- Bill Paxton was said to be in talks to board the Doug Liman film, which already featured Emily Blunt. Now the latest news comes in the form of a first look photo of Tom Cruise looking like one of the soldiers from the 'Halo' games.

'Top Gun 2′ Not Happening After All, Original Film Will Get 3D Re-Release

Mike Sampson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:31:05 +0000

'Top Gun 2' was once a high priority at Paramount with Tom Cruise and director Tony Scott all set to return - some 25 years later - to classic 80s hit. A script was written and the studio head even said he expected that 'Top Gun 2' would happen before 'Mission: Impossible 5' but now that plans look to have come screeching to a halt and 'Top Gun 2' is grounded for good.

'Mission Impossible 5′ – Tom Cruise Says He's "Already Working" on Next Sequel

Mike Sampson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:52:33 +0000

Another 'Mission: Impossible' film once looked like it might never happen. After Tom Cruise's well-publicized couch-jumping era, Paramount ended their deal with Cruise and issued a statement saying, "His recent conduct has not been acceptable to Paramount." The studio wanted to reboot the franchise with a younger star to take over for Cruise (enter: Jeremy Renner) but 'Ghost Protocol' was a big hit and now Cruise is talking about returning 'Mission: Impossible 5' and even a "bunch" more installments.

'Jack Reacher' Trailer: Tom Cruise Has Nothing to Lose

Britt Hayes — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:40:20 +0000

We've got the first full 'Jack Reacher' trailer and it looks killer. In this film, Tom Cruise plays, uh... Jack Reacher and he's a man on the hunt to clear the name of a wrongfully accused soldier in this new action thriller from 'The Usual Suspects' director Christopher McQuarrie.

Tom Cruise May Get Bossed Around by Bill Paxton in 'All You Need is Kill'

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:00:54 +0000

This is casting news we can get behind. Doug Liman is loading up his latest picture, 'All You Need is Kill' with actors, and he's already got Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt signed up. But now it looks like Bill Paxton could be joining the cast, and that's enough to warrant buying a ticket.

'Top Gun 2′ – What Happens to the Sequel After Tony Scott's Death?

Mike Sampson — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:58:34 +0000

Just one day before director Tony Scott tragically leapt to his death off a Los Angeles bridge, Tom Cruise was at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada doing research for his role in ‘Top Gun 2.’ But with Scott gone, will Cruise and Paramount proceed with their big sequel? Officials at the Naval Air [...]

Universal Sets Dates For Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion,' Ron Howard's 'Rush' and Guillermo del Toro's 'Mama'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:20:43 +0000

Although the following paragraphs will essentially be a report about some pretty standard movie industry going-ons, it's also a nice look at the interesting variety of projects that Universal has on its plate. Sure, the meat of the story here is that the studio has set release dates for 'Oblivion,' 'Rush' and 'Mama,' but can you think of three projects that sound more different and involve such talent?

Katie Holmes Is Setting Aside Divorce Drama to Be a Single Mom in 'Molly'

Sean O'Connell — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:00:57 +0000

Following her high-profile divorce from Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes is about to learn what it’s like to be a single mom juggling a child, a career and a social life. And no, we haven’t turned into a gossip site. We’re actually talking about a new movie role.

Reel Women: The Divorce of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Media Opportunism

Britt Hayes — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:36:24 +0000

This week it was announced that Katie Holmes is divorcing Tom Cruise. The usual tabloid suspects jumped on it so quickly you'd wonder if there's some sort of press room offering free brunch and mimosas aboard that train wreck. But there was something a little too opportunistic happening -- posts about Cruise's career and the possible effects of this divorce on box office sales of 'The Master,' and even a magazine spread re-worked to appear as though it foretold the divorce. To all of which we say, seriously?

Tom Cruise Tops Forbes' List of the Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood

Shauna Wright — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:00:25 +0000

Tom Cruise may have lost his wife, but one thing he hasn't lost is his ability to make money -- serious money. In fact, he's just topped Forbes' annual list of Hollywood's highest paid actors.

'Jack Reacher' Trailer: Tom Cruise Kicks Some Ass

Jacob Hall — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:33:43 +0000

When Tom Cruise was cast as Jack Reacher in Christopher McQuarrie's adaptation of Lee Child's novel, 'One Shot' (which has since been retitled to 'Jack Reacher'), fans of the character were none too pleased. Written as a 6'5" man with a fifty inch chest and the ability to kill his foes with a single punch, Cruise seemed all kinds of wrong for Child's soldier-turned-drifter protagonist. With the arrival of a the first 'Jack Reacher' trailer, we can all see first hand how Cruise looks in the role.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Are Divorcing After Five Years

Shauna Wright — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:30:01 +0000

Looks like the fairy tale is over: People is reporting that 'Rock of Ages' star Tom Cruise, 49, and his wife of five years, actress Katie Holmes, 33, are calling it quits.

Tom Cruise Stands Tall In First 'Jack Reacher' Image

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:10:53 +0000

The first official image of Tom Cruise in character as 'Jack Reacher' has debuted and while it doesn’t address the burning concerns of rabid Reacher fans who claim Cruise is too short to play their beloved anti-hero, it does give us plenty of ammunition for further arguments while we wait for the film to reach us in December.

'Rock of Ages' Review

Matt Singer — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:02:34 +0000

The phrase "80's rock" calls certain things to mind: big voices playing big arenas singing big power ballads to big crowds with big hair. Bigness in all its forms, in other words, was the key to the era. And it's this part of the 80s rock scene that the new musical 'Rock of Ages' gets right -- maybe a little too right.

This film is one towering tribute to excess. Clocking in at over two hours and featuring 900 songs (approximate), it feels like an entire decade of music crammed into one supremely excessive movie. They didn't pour some sugar on this thing; they poured the whole friggin' box. And then they lit the box on fire and threw up some mock-sinister devil horns.

Poll: What's the Best Song On the 'Rock of Ages' Soundtrack?

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:03 +0000

'Rock of Ages' is unlike most movie musicals you'll see because with this film, you have most of the songs on your iPod already. You grew up listening to Whitesnake, Guns N Roses, Def Leppard and Poison and the only difference now is that Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand and more are singing the lyrics.

It's interesting to hear what the actors we love like – Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Mary J. Blige who are also apart of this phenomenal cast - sound like when they sing some of our favorite songs from the 80’s like - 'Don’t Stop Believin' and 'I Wanna Rock'. We want to know what you think of all the 'Rock of Ages' cover songs and which one is your favorite.

Tom Cruise's 'One Shot' Becomes 'Jack Reacher'

Damon Houx — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:39:19 +0000
Modern cinema is franchise-crazy these days, which would explain why Paramount is changing the name of ‘One Shot,’ which stars Tom Cruise, into ‘Jack Reacher.’ The film is scheduled to open this December 21. The film comes from writer-director Christopher McQuarrie (still best known for his Oscar winning script for ‘The Usual Suspects’), and also [...]

Tom Cruise Has "Issues" With Scientology Inspired Film 'The Master'

Don Kaye — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:01:08 +0000

Ever since it first came on the radar, we've been hearing that writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's new film 'The Master' is a thinly-veiled look at the secretive religion known as Scientology. And now it appears that Anderson has shown the movie to the world's most famous living Scientologist.

Tom Cruise to Lead a 'Magnificent Seven' Remake?

Damon Houx — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:33:42 +0000

It's easy to get angry about a remake, but it's harder to get angry about a remake of a remake. Especially a remake of something that's been remade several times. Word is that MGM has Tom Cruise attached to head up a new version of 'The Magnificent Seven,' a film that was based on Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai.'

Weekly Dose of Ridiculous: 'Prometheus' Beer, Tom Cruise's Monkey and More

Britt Hayes — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:30:04 +0000

It just isn't a week without a heavy Dose of Ridiculous. In this week's edition Michael Fassbender sells Coors, Tom Cruise demands a monkey co-star, Jennifer Lopez is more famous than Oprah, and Oliver Twist gets a parkour twist.

Tom Cruise Opens Up About Family, Religion and Lawsuits

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:48:53 +0000

'Rock of Ages' star Tom Cruise, who turns 50 in July, celebrated the milestone by appearing in next month's issue of Playboy.

No no, not as a model (though wouldn't that be unique) but as an interview subject, talking about his family, his religious beliefs, and having a stable of high-powered attorneys ready to attack.

Tom Cruise Demanded a Monkey Sidekick for 'Rock of Ages'

George Roush — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:11:26 +0000

Tom Cruise has gone from mega 80s superstar to couch-jumping nutball over the course of his career. With his off-screen demeanor calming down a bit, he's revived his career (see: 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol') and he's back on top of the Hollywood mountain, especially with his upcoming role in 'Rock of Ages.' But has his career resurgence made him go a bit bananas again?

Listen to Tom Cruise Sing "Pour Some Sugar on Me"

Britt Hayes — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:31:30 +0000
In the upcoming musical film ‘Rock of Ages,’ Tom Cruise plays an aging rock star and the actor actually sings his songs in the film…and now you can hear his cover of Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” Let’s see… Long hair? Check. Sleazy, suggestive tattoos? Check. Tight pants, no shirt? Got it. Eyeliner? [...]