Brad Pitt
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THANKS LADIES!! i still find myself going back to this thread just to see him again and relive "our moment together"! LOL
wowsers, i would die! you got some great photos of him! if this happened to me, i would frantically dig for my digi-cam only to discover that the battery is dead.
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Brad Pitt's new 'Mission:' replacing Tom? - Access Hollywood - MSNBC.com
Brad Pitts new Mission: replacing Tom?
Paramount reportedly dumping Cruise in favor of Mr. Smith
By Eric Anderson
Access Hollywood
Updated: 4:38 p.m. PT Sept 19, 2006
Is Brad Pitt stepping into Tom Cruises Impossible shoes?
Brad Pitt reportedly will star in the next "Mission: Impossible" film.
According to a report, after ending their 14-year relationship with Tom, Paramount has now chosen Brad to play the lead in the next Mission: Impossible sequel.
But is it a Mission probable?
Sources claim Brad wouldnt be playing Toms character of Ethan Hunt, but would rather play a new operative. As for Ethan? Theyre reportedly considering retiring the agent to a safe life with his new wife.
Theyre set on Brad taking over as a gutsy new head operative who puts together his own unique team of specialists, one source was quoted as saying.
Brad is certainly no stranger to the action genre. Mr. & Mrs. Smith grossed almost $400 worldwide, which is comparable to M:I:IIIs numbers, yet without the already built in franchise.
If Paramount was serious about continuing the Mission: Impossible franchise without Tom Cruise in the lead role, Brad Pitt is obviously well suited to fill his very big shoes, Access Hollywood movie guru Scott Mantz said. Hes sexy, hes fit, hes an A-list star in his own right, and after playing a similar role in last years blockbuster Mr. & Mrs. Smith, hes certainly got the action chops.
Other industry experts agree that Brad has got what it takes to step into the role. But would the fans embrace the change?
Its an interesting idea. I think audiences would be interested in the notion. Of all the actors out there, Brad could definitely fill the shoes, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations.
Dergarabedian cited another popular action franchise that featured several different leading men, with varying success.
Batman has changed stars numerous times. Its not who you put in the [leading] role, its how you reinvent the franchise. Its all about making a good movie, he added.
Sources claimed Paramount was prepared to do whatever it takes to get Brad on board, even suggesting they were willing to pay him $39 million, which would make him the highest-paid movie star in history.
But is one star really worth that much?
If Paramount was going to go forward with reinventing the Mission: Impossible films, I think they could do it. But you're talking about paying out $39 million before you've even shot the film and given how fickle Paramount was in green lighting the third movie, in terms of talking the budget down like they did, it seems highly unlikely the new regime would be willing to pay out $39 million for a star. It just doesn't seem like it's within their realm, given all the changes, Mantz added.
So far, there has been no confirmation or denial from Toms camp over the reports. But Paramount told Access Hollywood the report was complete fabrication and Brads publicist said the rumors were not true.
But no matter who stars in the next Mission: Impossible film, Tom will still get a producer credit and salary because he developed the franchise.
© 2006 MSNBC.com
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Brad Pitt's new 'Mission:' replacing Tom? - Access Hollywood - MSNBC.com
Brad Pitts new Mission: replacing Tom?
Paramount reportedly dumping Cruise in favor of Mr. Smith
By Eric Anderson
Access Hollywood
Updated: 4:38 p.m. PT Sept 19, 2006
Is Brad Pitt stepping into Tom Cruises Impossible shoes?
Brad Pitt reportedly will star in the next "Mission: Impossible" film.
According to a report, after ending their 14-year relationship with Tom, Paramount has now chosen Brad to play the lead in the next Mission: Impossible sequel.
But is it a Mission probable?
Sources claim Brad wouldnt be playing Toms character of Ethan Hunt, but would rather play a new operative. As for Ethan? Theyre reportedly considering retiring the agent to a safe life with his new wife.
Theyre set on Brad taking over as a gutsy new head operative who puts together his own unique team of specialists, one source was quoted as saying.
Brad is certainly no stranger to the action genre. Mr. & Mrs. Smith grossed almost $400 worldwide, which is comparable to M:I:IIIs numbers, yet without the already built in franchise.
If Paramount was serious about continuing the Mission: Impossible franchise without Tom Cruise in the lead role, Brad Pitt is obviously well suited to fill his very big shoes, Access Hollywood movie guru Scott Mantz said. Hes sexy, hes fit, hes an A-list star in his own right, and after playing a similar role in last years blockbuster Mr. & Mrs. Smith, hes certainly got the action chops.
Other industry experts agree that Brad has got what it takes to step into the role. But would the fans embrace the change?
Its an interesting idea. I think audiences would be interested in the notion. Of all the actors out there, Brad could definitely fill the shoes, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations.
Dergarabedian cited another popular action franchise that featured several different leading men, with varying success.
Batman has changed stars numerous times. Its not who you put in the [leading] role, its how you reinvent the franchise. Its all about making a good movie, he added.
Sources claimed Paramount was prepared to do whatever it takes to get Brad on board, even suggesting they were willing to pay him $39 million, which would make him the highest-paid movie star in history.
But is one star really worth that much?
If Paramount was going to go forward with reinventing the Mission: Impossible films, I think they could do it. But you're talking about paying out $39 million before you've even shot the film and given how fickle Paramount was in green lighting the third movie, in terms of talking the budget down like they did, it seems highly unlikely the new regime would be willing to pay out $39 million for a star. It just doesn't seem like it's within their realm, given all the changes, Mantz added.
So far, there has been no confirmation or denial from Toms camp over the reports. But Paramount told Access Hollywood the report was complete fabrication and Brads publicist said the rumors were not true.
But no matter who stars in the next Mission: Impossible film, Tom will still get a producer credit and salary because he developed the franchise.
© 2006 MSNBC.com
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