Tom Cruise Is Taylor Lautner's Action Idol, 'Abduction' Star Says

Taylor Lautner is ready to abduct the title of Hollywood's resident action star when "Abduction" hits theaters September 23, but he didn't get there without a little inspiration from some of the genre's greatest actors.

When MTV caught up with the "Twilight Saga" star at San Diego Comic-Con this week, he revealed that he did more than admire the top action actors: He studied them. Considering "Abduction" is being described along the lines of the "Bourne" movies and "Minority Report," it makes sense that Tom Cruise and Matt Damon are among Lautner's biggest role models.

"I studied film with John Singleton while preparing for the movie, and I chose Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, Harrison Ford; we just went down the list," Lautner explained. "It would be an honor to have a tenth the career that those guys have."

Source:http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/07/23/tom-cruise-taylor-lautner/

Tom Cruise - Tom Cruise Rocks Out At Free Fan Concert

Tom Cruise channelled his inner rock star on Monday (18Jul11) by performing for more than 1,000 fans at a free concert in Florida.

The Hollywood actor plays a singer in the upcoming movie adaptation of Broadway musical Rock of Ages and he joined the other cast members to film a gig scene at the Florida Sun Life Stadium on Monday (18Jul11).

The movie's director Adam Shankman invited fans to watch the show for free and they were able to see Cruise perform as lead character Stacee Jaxx. The setlist included Bon Jovi's Dead or Alive and Journey's Don't Stop Believin'.

The audience was told to dress up in 1980s clothes to fit the setting of the movie, and Cruise asked them to send in their own pictures and videos, which he then published on his official website.


Source:http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/tom-cruise-rocks-out-at-free-fan-concert_1234969

Tom Cruise to star in thriller 'One Shot

Top Gun' star Tom Cruise has confirmed that he will be starring in Christopher McQuarrie-directed thriller 'One Shot'.

Cruise, 49, will be starring in the film, which has been adapted from the 2005 Lee Child novel of the same name.

"Tom will play the rugged Jack Reacher in the movie 'One Shot'," Contactmusic quoted a post on his official blog as saying.

In the blog, an explanation of the plot was given as follows: "Jack travels to Indiana to investigate the murder of five people gunned down by a sniper.

"The police easily track and capture the lone gunman, James Barr, but the seemingly airtight case is anything but when Reacher gets involved."

McQuarrie is also co-writer of Cruise's next film, 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', which will see him reprise his role as IMF agent Ethan Hunt and will be released in December.

--ANI

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Tom Cruise to star in movie based on Lee Child books

Tom Cruise is slated to portray Jack Reacher in the big screen adaptation of Lee Child's best sellers. The books document the life of Reacher, an ex-military officer who became a drifter, Deadline reports.

Expect Cruise to undergo quite the transformation when shooting begins. According to the New York Times, Reacher is 6 foot 5 and weighs 250. While fans of One Shot have voiced their concerns over the casting, Child is supportive of Cruise bringing his character to life.

“Reacher’s size in the books is a metaphor for an unstoppable force, which Cruise portrays in his own way,” Child said.

One Shot tells the story of Reacher as he looks into the murder of five people at the hands of a sniper.

The Christopher McQuarrie-directed film is scheduled to start filming this fall. McQuarrie's writing credits include The Usual Suspects, Valkyrie and the forthcoming installment of the Mission Impossible series.

Source:http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/tom-cruise-star-movie-based-lee-child-books-07-17-2011

Tom Cruise’s Eye Of The Tiger

“No, I’m the survivor,” bellowed Tom Cruise at his surprise 49th birthday bash in which teeny kids threatened to steal all the attention. Running around with their faces painted, Tom was determined not to be upstaged and by the brats. “Make me the head ThunderCat,” he demanded of the on-site make-up artist, before turning to the kids, insisting, “That’s right kiddos, I’m Lion-O now – Lord of the ThunderCats with my mighty Sword of Omens. Obey me.” At this point Suri, with head in hands, despaired, “First Scientology now this? Purrlease papa, stop being such a pussy!”

Source:http://www.ahlanlive.com/tom-cruise-s-eye-of-tiger-126489.html

Tom Cruise Will Perform Bon Jovi Anthem at Free Fan Show

TOM CRUISE has revealed he'll be performing BON JOVI's DEAD OR ALIVE during a concert scene for ROCK OF AGES, which fans have been invited to attend.

Adam Shankman, the director of the movie musical, has launched an appeal on Facebook.com to find extras and now Cruise is helping to swell the masses by confirming he'll be on stage at the Sun Life Stadium scenes in Miami, Florida on Monday (18Jul11).

The movie superstar, who plays rocker Stacee Jaxx in the film, says, "It's a concert scene and it's (me singing) Dead or Alive and it goes into where Stacee's performing in a stadium and so there'll be a big show.

"Then, there's another song, (Journey's) Don't Stop Believin', where the whole cast will be on there... and we'll perform that."

In his Facebook.com alert, Shankman insists all those planning to attend Monday's concert filming must be at least 16, and he urges them to dress "Like the 80s! Big hair, make-up, and ALL BLACK rockin' clothes."

Meanwhile, Cruise admits he's having a blast.

Speaking to radio DJ Ryan Seacrest, who is dating Cruise's co-star Julianne Hough, on Wednesday (13Jul11), the actor said, "It's fun. I've never done a musical and I'm having a blast... I love this character.

"I saw Adam (Shankman) a few years ago after I saw Hairspray and I said, 'OK, man, where's our musical?' and he came to me with this."

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Source:http://www.nationalledger.com/pop-culture-news/cruise-will-perform-bon-jovi-a-228671.shtml

Tom Cruise ordered naan and curry to avoid flight' 'rubber omelette'

Tom Cruise ordered a takeaway meal that included spicy naan and curry, to avoid the horrible cuisines that are delivered in flight.

A PR company representing Tamarind in London''s Mayfair has claimed that the restaurant prepared a takeaway meal for the ‘Top Gun’ star to eat on his flight from the UK, reports the Sun.

Cruise is said to have preferred his curry to the standard rubber omelette and bacon lumps everyone gets served for an in-flight meal.

His plate included chicken tikka masala, black lentils, aloo gobi, spinach and naan bread.

--ANI

Source:http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-23667.html

Tom Cruise's birthday surprise

Tom Cruise celebrated his 49th birthday at the weekend with a surprise party thrown by wife Katie Holmes.

According to the New York Post she organised an intimate gathering at Miami's historic Soho Beach House hotel and spa, where Cruise is filming the musical Rock of Ages.

The 40 guests enjoyed an Italian meal, Cuban music and a huge chocolate birthday cake at the members-only private resort.

Source: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/people/tom-cruises-birthday-surprise-20110707-1h3eu.html#ixzz1RZM6xGij

Katie Holmes throws surprise birthday party for Tom Cruise

Katie Holmes surprised her husband Tom Cruise with a surprise party for the actor's 49th birthday on Sunday.
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The party was held at Miami Beach's SoHo Beach House in Florida, where Cruise is currently filming the "Rock of Ages" movie. The "Batman Begins" actress invited about 40 guests and Cruise's three children - Suri, Connor and Isabella to the event. The guests celebrated on the venue's rooftop and enjoyed Italian dishes and chocolate birthday cake, according to People magazine.

"Katie planned everything herself," a source told the weekly. "Katie has been very excited and actually did the RSVPs herself... She wanted to be sure everything was just right."

Cruise recently debuted his "Rock of Ages" rock star look on Twitter.

In the movie, Cruise's character is a rock star at the top of his career. The actor will sing Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive," Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and Scorpions' "Rock You Like a Hurricane." He is also a part of other numbers including Foreigner's "I Wanna Know What Love Is" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'"

The all-star "Rock of Ages" cast also includes Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, "Watchmen" actress Malin Akerman, "Pretty Little Liars" actor Diego González Boneta, "Dancing With the Stars" professional Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige and "Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston.

Holmes was recently honored with the Max Mara "Face of the Future" Award at the "Women In Film" group's Crystal + Lucy Awards ceremony.

"I've really enjoyed all the roles that I've been given," Holmes told OnTheRedCarpet.com at the event. "I think you always try to approach every project with the best intentions and you try your best. And when you're living, you try to live a good life."

The actress recently tapped Cruise's eldest daughter Isabella "Bella" Cruise as an apprentice at her fashion line, Holmes & Yang.

Cruise adopted Isabella, 18, and his son Connor, 16, with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. The actor also has a daughter, Suri, 5, with Holmes. Holmes and Cruise married in 2006.

Holmes will next appear in the horror movie "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," which is slated for release on August 26, 2011. Guy Pearce co-stars in the film, which was scripted by "Pan's Labyrinth" writer/director Guillermo del Toro.

Source:http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Katie-Holmes-throws-surprise-birthday-party-for-Tom-Cruise/8230842&rss=rss-kabc-ent_story-8230842

Tom Cruise ‘kicked out of bed for snoring’

Tom Cruise, 49, is the latest star to create such a room when he converted a guest room at the 30 million dollar mansion he shares with his wife Katie Holmes.

The spaces are both padded and atmospherically-controlled in order to reduce the effects of snoring, and once the door is locked the user can not be heard from the outside.

Regular snoring affects around 25% of people, is more prevalent in men. The chances of a person snoring also increase the older that person gets.

Tom Cruise is far from alone in his snoring affliction; other famous snorers from history include
Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria, while David Arquette “shook walls” with his snoring according to his ex-wife Courtney Cox, and Judith Sheindlin, more commonly known as Judge Judy, also installed such a room recently.

Source:http://www.euronews.net/2011/07/04/tom-cruise-kicked-out-of-bed-for-snoring/

Tom Cruise seeks advice from Bon Jovi for new Rock Of Ages musical

Jon Bon Jovi has revealed that Tom Cruise turned to him for some rock star advice after he signed up to play showman Stacee Jaxx in the new ‘Rock Of Ages’ musical.

According to U.S. news show Extra, Cruise was keen to boost his rock ‘n’ roll credentials before taking on his first big musical role, so he asked Bon Jovi for help.

“He and I actually went out and he was very intense about ‘How do you do this?’ I said, ‘Relax man, you’re Tom Cruise, you can learn how to sing a song, don’t worry about it’,” Contactmusic quoted Jovi as saying.

Bon Jovi has yet to hear Cruise’s rendition of his Wanted Dead or Alive from the film, but he’s confident it’ll be a show-stopping performance.

“I’m confident that Tom Cruise singing Wanted Dead or Alive will be in the trailer,” he added.

--ANI

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