All articles tagged with #tom cruise
Jenny McCarthy revealed on her podcast that Tom Cruise attempted to recruit her and Jim Carrey into Scientology during their 2006 wedding to Katie Holmes. She described an awkward dinner where guests glared at her for asking to hold baby Suri, and noted that Cruise introduced her to Church leader David Miscavige.
Actor Joe Manganiello has released his memoir, 'Bloodlines,' detailing a seven-year battle with a severe autoimmune illness that led to the removal of his large intestine. The book reveals how this health crisis, rather than disagreements over children, contributed to his divorce from Sofía Vergara. Manganiello also alleges that Tom Cruise interfered with his casting in the series 'Reacher' and recounts a controversial consultation with a shaman who claimed Vergara’s ex-fiancé placed a curse on him.
Jenny McCarthy claims Katie Holmes appeared distressed during her marriage to Tom Cruise, citing discomfort with his involvement in the Church of Scientology. During a recent podcast episode, McCarthy described Holmes as looking like a 'deer in headlights' and recounted an unsettling incident at their 2006 wedding where guests glared at her when she asked to hold their newborn daughter, Suri. McCarthy noted that Holmes seemed to undergo a significant behavioral shift after the wedding, contrasting her initial demeanor with her later state. The comments highlight the tension between Holmes' background and Cruise's religious circle, a factor that ultimately contributed to their 2012 divorce. Page Six reached out to representatives for both actors but did not receive an immediate response.
Ben Affleck defended Tom Cruise’s box office failure 'Digger,' arguing that punishing risky films will lead to a future of 'shitty homogenized movies.' The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, has lost Warner Bros. an estimated $245 million. While Affleck and Anne Hathaway praised its ambition, critics and audiences largely rejected the satirical climate drama, sparking a debate on the value of artistic risk in modern cinema.
Alejandro Iñárritu’s climate satire 'Digger' has become a major box office failure, grossing only $8 million against an $180 million budget. While critics and audiences panned the film, director Iñárritu and stars like Tom Cruise and Jane Fonda defended its artistic ambition, arguing it offers a necessary, if uncomfortable, critique of truth and power.
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s eco-satire 'Digger' is projected to lose $245 million, ranking among Hollywood’s biggest financial disasters. Despite a $160-180 million production budget and $100 million marketing spend, the film grossed only $35.3 million globally, with a 60% drop in second-weekend revenue. This failure marks the end of Warner Bros’ standalone era before its Paramount merger, following a year of poor returns for other releases like 'Supergirl'.
Ben Affleck criticized the public's celebratory reaction to the box office failure of 'Digger,' comparing it to 'high school bullying.' Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Affleck argued that punishing risky films leads to homogenized cinema. He noted that 'Digger' has grossed only $35 million worldwide and is projected to lose $250 million, yet he defended the film's ambition. Affleck also reflected on his own career struggles, including the reception of his directorial debut 'Gone Baby Gone,' and the public's schadenfreude toward his past failures.
Joe Manganiello claims in his new memoir that Tom Cruise blocked his casting as Jack Reacher in the Amazon series due to their shared history with Sofía Vergara. The role ultimately went to Alan Ritchson.
Tom Cruise’s eco-satire Digger is projected to lose $245 million, ranking among Hollywood’s biggest financial disasters. The film grossed only $35.3 million globally against an estimated $280 million total cost, with a 60% drop in second-weekend revenue. This failure marks the end of Warner Bros’ standalone era before its Paramount merger, following a year of poor returns for other releases like Supergirl.
Tom Cruise's satirical drama Digger is projected to lose $245 million, becoming one of Hollywood's biggest flops. The film grossed only $35 million globally against a $280 million budget. Meanwhile, Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning also underperformed, taking $9 million globally. Industry figures are divided, with some defending Digger as an artistic risk while others criticize the marketing strategy and critical reception.
Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has become a major box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a production budget estimated between $135 million and $180 million. Following scathing reviews from major critics, Warner Bros. and several high-profile actors, including Anne Hathaway and Jane Fonda, have launched a public defense of the film. The movie, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a meta-satire about an oil tycoon facing an environmental catastrophe. While industry figures praise its ambition, the film is projected to lose at least $150 million to $200 million, marking one of the biggest flops in recent history.
Warner Bros.' 'Digger' has suffered a massive box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a production budget of $160-$180 million. Despite a 52% Rotten Tomatoes score and poor critical reception, the film remains in contention for the 2027 Oscars, particularly in craft categories. High-profile industry figures, including Anne Hathaway and Guillermo del Toro, have publicly defended the film, arguing that its artistic ambition outweighs its commercial failure. The New York Times highlights the film's significance as a major-budget climate awareness project, while Gold Derby notes that similar films have previously overcome poor reviews to secure nominations.
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' has become a historic box office bomb, grossing only $8 million domestically against a massive budget. Despite poor reviews and financial losses, high-profile figures like Anne Hathaway and Guillermo del Toro have publicly defended the film, framing it as an ambitious artistic risk rather than a commercial failure.
Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has suffered a massive commercial failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a reported budget of up to $180 million. Despite poor reviews and a 52% Rotten Tomatoes score, high-profile actors including Anne Hathaway, Mandy Patinkin, and Guillermo del Toro have publicly defended the movie. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is also being discussed for its climate message, though critics remain largely negative.
Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has suffered a severe box office failure, opening with just $8 million domestically and $20 million globally. With a production budget of $160 million and marketing costs near $100 million, the film is projected to lose between $150 million and $250 million. This marks Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years and serves as a costly final project for outgoing Warner Bros. executives Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.