Though he took his licks for his public insanity, Tom Cruise is now back as a movie star in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. But perhaps more exciting for film geeks is the launch of Brad Bird as a live-action director. The two work together to create a stunning action movie that’s lightweight but filled with all the great action one hopes for in an event film.
The pattern to this point with Mission: Impossible posters is the giant floating head of Tom Cruise. But that pattern has been dashed as the latest poster for Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol has Cruise sharing his poster with Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, and Simon Pegg. The full size poster for the film follows after the jump, check it out…
Sorry Kristin Kreuk fans, Lana Lang won’t be the female lead in the new Mission Impossible sequel. That honor went to Precious star, Paula Patton. Last week, we reported that Patton, Kreuk, and Lauren German had auditioned for the role and Paramount, Tom Cruise, JJ Abrams and the rest of the Mission Impossible 4 gang were weighing their options. Wednesday night they made their decision, and it went in Patton’s favor.
The Mission Impossible news just keeps on coming as a trio of actresses have auditioned to play Tom Cruise’s leading lady. According to Deadline, Paula Patton, Kristin Kreuk, and Lauren German have all tested for the part of a young female operative. Whoever lands the role will also act opposite Jeremy Renner who was cast earlier this week as Cruise’s sidekick.
Over the past few seasons Law & Order: SVU has been playing musical ADAs with Stephanie March, Diane Neal, that chick from “One Tree Hill” (who failed miserably), Christine Lahti, and most recently Sharon Stone during the last 4 episodes of the season. According to EW, the producers are trying their luck again with someone new, someone “precious.” Paula Patton is nearing a deal to take over the open ADA spot and we’re hoping that this one sticks!
A new trailer has been released for the critically acclaimed film, Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. The drama has gained momentum as an early awards season contender thanks to its various screenings on the festival circuit. It stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, and Mariah Carey. It’s directed by Lee Daniels and produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.
Check out the latest trailer for this power piece called, Precious…
