lerxt1990 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/02/news/newsm...dex.htm?cnn=yes Cruise helps resurrect historic movie studio Actor will star and produce, while partner Paula Wagner will head United Artists, founded by Chaplin and others. November 2 2006: 5:28 PM EST NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Movie superstar Tom Cruise and MGM are partnering to resurrect the historic United Artists movie studio founded by Charlie Chaplin and associates, MGM's CEO announced Thursday. The deal, which will give Cruise and his partner Paula Wagner "substantial ownership" in the new studio, will also give the pair control of the company's production slate. Tom Cruise and producing partner Paula Wagner will run United Artists, the studio founded in 1919 by Charles Chaplin and other stars. Cruise will star in films for United Artists and produce, while Wagner will serve as chief executive of the studio, MGM CEO Harry Sloan said a statement. The move marks a major comeback for Cruise and Wagner after Viacom's (Charts) Paramount Pictures dumped the couple last summer, when Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone complained that Cruise's behavior, such as his couch-jumping incident on Oprah Winfrey's talk show and criticism of actress Brooke Shields for her taking of antidepressants, hurt the actor's most recent film, "Mission: Impossible 3." Paramount cut ties with Cruise in August. United Artists was founded by Chaplin, along with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and D. W. Griffith 85 years ago. The studio helped make the "James Bond", "Rocky" and "Pink Panther" movies. Cruise last teamed up with the original United Artists on "Rain Man" in 1988, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture. UA has not released as many prominent films in the past few years, although it was the distributor of last year's "Capote," which featured an Academy Award-winning performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman in the title role. MGM was acquired by Sony (Charts), cable firm Comcast (Charts) and a team of private equity firms in 2004. MGM and Viacom compete with Walt Disney (Charts), Time Warner (Charts) and General Electric's (Charts) NBC Universal Studios in the movie business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I've come to really dislike Tom Cruise, probably because of his devotion to Scientology and what I know about that cult. Dismissing psychology and psychiatric drugs, rabidly arguing with Lauer, and jumping on Oprah's couch didn't endear him to me either. Must I now boycott any movie from the UA house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Nov 2 2006, 06:02 PM) I've come to really dislike Tom Cruise, probably because of his devotion to Scientology and what I know about that cult. Dismissing psychology and psychiatric drugs, rabidly arguing with Lauer, and jumping on Oprah's couch didn't endear him to me either. Must I now boycott any movie from the UA house? "You havent studied psychology, I have" Remember that little gem from the Today i-view? Edited November 2, 2006 by lerxt1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 2 2006, 06:11 PM) "You havent studied psychology, I have" Remember that little gem from the Today i-view? "Matt... Matt... don't be glib, Matt!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Nov 2 2006, 06:02 PM) I've come to really dislike Tom Cruise, probably because of his devotion to Scientology and what I know about that cult. Dismissing psychology and psychiatric drugs, rabidly arguing with Lauer, and jumping on Oprah's couch didn't endear him to me either. Must I now boycott any movie from the UA house? Another thing that puts me off him is his insisting on acting like a dick when talking about his ex-Dawson's Creek girlfriend who appears to have become mute since she hooked up with Tommy. Plus he went apeshit when someone sprayed him with a water pistol over here in England at a film premiere: "You're a jerk!! YOU'RE A JERK!!!! YOU'RE A JERK!!! WHAT ARE YOU? http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4107922.stm http://gorillamask.net/cruisewet.shtml Edited November 2, 2006 by treeduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Nov 2 2006, 06:22 PM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 2 2006, 06:11 PM) "You havent studied psychology, I have" Remember that little gem from the Today i-view? "Matt... Matt... don't be glib, Matt!" Oh shit, I forgot about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I remember most of my friends in high school (female-type, anyway) with pics of his in his freaking underwear pasted up in their lockers. At that time, I had several pics of Geddy Lee up in mine. Albeit not in his underwear, alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 The Cruisemonster is a scourge sent by evil aliens from outer space and must be exterminated forthwith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm so friggin' sick hearing about that puss ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 10:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. I concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Nov 3 2006, 08:54 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 10:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. I concur I am concurrently concurring with your concurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:51 PM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Nov 3 2006, 08:54 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 10:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. I concur I am concurrently concurring with your concurrence. Presently, I would in fact concur with your concurrence of the original concurrence. If we can agree that were all in concurrence of the concurred concurrence, let us consider ourselves in concurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 11:10 AM) Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July A Few Good Men For me these were particularly good movies, and I consider him a pretty good actor. I can seperate the man form the role, just like I evry much like Woody Allen films despite the fact that he's a lecherous sleaze... Edited November 3, 2006 by lerxt1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I don't concur with any of the concurrences or non-concurrences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (RushNut @ Nov 3 2006, 01:14 PM) I don't concur with any of the concurrences or non-concurrences... Are you registering a non-concurrence of the concurred re-concurrence of the concurred concurrence!?!?! How on earth are we to come to a consesus!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 3 2006, 09:53 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:51 PM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Nov 3 2006, 08:54 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 10:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. I concur I am concurrently concurring with your concurrence. Presently, I would in fact concur with your concurrence of the original concurrence. If we can agree that were all in concurrence of the concurred concurrence, let us consider ourselves in concurrence. I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 3 2006, 10:21 AM)QUOTE (RushNut @ Nov 3 2006, 01:14 PM) I don't concur with any of the concurrences or non-concurrences... Are you registering a non-concurrence of the concurred re-concurrence of the concurred concurrence!?!?! How on earth are we to come to a consesus!?!?!? I think we should consent to the fact that the consensus is that we shall not have a consensus. If you can concur that there will be no consensus about any concurrnece or non-concurrence thereof, then at least we will have a consensus that there is no concurrence, and people can then proceed to concur with the consensus of non-concurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 11:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. As far acting I think Tom is a level up from the Matt Damons (though Matt was good in All the Pretty Horses) and his pal Ben whatsit...and he's waaaay above the likes of keanu Reeves...but Too often Tom has played the cocky brat who just happens to be the best pilot (Top Gun), the best cocktail shaker (Cocktail), the best racing car driver (Days of Thunder), the best pool hustler (Color of Money), the best bareknuckle fighter [snigger](far and Away), the best lawyer (A few Good Men, The Firm), the best sports agent (Jerry maguire), the best secret agent (mission impossible), the best assassin (Collateral), the best wheelchair veteran (Born on the fourth of July). Most of the rest of the time he just plays a brat, so the best cocky brat (Rain man, Vanilla Sky). I think you can see the pattern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 3 2006, 02:41 PM) Too often Tom has played the cocky brat who just happens to be the best pilot (Top Gun), the best cocktail shaker (Cocktail), the best racing car driver (Days of Thunder), the best pool hustler (Color of Money), the best bareknuckle fighter [snigger](far and Away), the best lawyer (A few Good Men, The Firm), the best sports agent (Jerry maguire), the best secret agent (mission impossible), the best assassin (Collateral), the best wheelchair veteran (Born on the fourth of July). Most of the rest of the time he just plays a brat, so the best cocky brat (Rain man, Vanilla Sky). I think you can see the pattern... ...And don't forget that oftentimes his character has father issues; trying to equal his deceased father's expectations/job performance. We see this is Top Gun and A Few Good Men, and others if I'm not mistaken. If the character is a cocky hot-shot with father issues, cast Tom Cruise in the role. BTW, I've seen most of the films mentioned, and they're good for the most part. (Although I thought "Far and Away" was bad.) No, I guess I won't deprive myself of a good film and acting performance just because Cruise is a Scientology freakazoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 3 2006, 02:41 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 11:10 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Nov 2 2006, 10:37 PM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 3 2006, 12:35 AM) I many not be crazy about him personally, but he's still a hell of an actor in my book, and I'll see anything he's in that looks like a quality movie. I quite liked Vanilla Sky... Though I heard the original Spanish film was much better... Not to mention: Risky Business The Color of Money Rain Man Born on the Fourth of July Far And Away A Few Good Men Jerry Maguire Magnolia Minority Report War of the Worlds I can't believe people would deprive themselves of seeing some of these kinds of quality movies because they're boycotting an actor who they don't like in their personal lives. Too much for me to sacrifice personally. As far acting I think Tom is a level up from the Matt Damons (though Matt was good in All the Pretty Horses) and his pal Ben whatsit...and he's waaaay above the likes of keanu Reeves...but Too often Tom has played the cocky brat who just happens to be the best pilot (Top Gun), the best cocktail shaker (Cocktail), the best racing car driver (Days of Thunder), the best pool hustler (Color of Money), the best bareknuckle fighter [snigger](far and Away), the best lawyer (A few Good Men, The Firm), the best sports agent (Jerry maguire), the best secret agent (mission impossible), the best assassin (Collateral), the best wheelchair veteran (Born on the fourth of July). Most of the rest of the time he just plays a brat, so the best cocky brat (Rain man, Vanilla Sky). I think you can see the pattern... aw cmon - who wants to watch a movie about a loser?? oh .. wait a minute ... that is fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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