Billy Bob Thornton reveals why he rejected iconic ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ villain roles

Billy Bob Thornton reveals why he rejected iconic ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ villain roles

He wasn’t feeling green.  Billy Bob Thornton, 69, has revealed that he turned down not one but two infamous villain roles. During an interview on The Playlist’s “Bingeworthy” podcast, the “Bad Santa” star recalled turning down the Green Goblin role in the 2002 “Spider-Man” movie and arms dealer Owen Davian in 2006’s “Mission: Impossible III.” … Read more

Glen Powell addresses rumors that he’s replacing Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’

Glen Powell addresses rumors that he’s replacing Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’

Glen Powell is clearing up a rumor about his career. The actor, 36, clarified whether or not he’s taking over for his “Top Gun” co-star Tom Cruise in the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Pat McAfee called the “Twisters” star on the phone on the Nov. 12 broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” and brought up … Read more

Tom Cruise hangs off a plane in thrilling ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ trailer — as an old face returns

Tom Cruise hangs off a plane in thrilling ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ trailer — as an old face returns

Tom Cruise is up to his old tricks in his eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” was released Monday with a glimpse at what has been reported as Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt. The 62-year-old Oscar nominee hangs off the side of a yellow airplane in one … Read more

Prince Harry reveals his ‘mission’ ahead of 40th birthday: ‘A fresh perspective on life’

Prince Harry reveals his ‘mission’ ahead of 40th birthday: ‘A fresh perspective on life’

Prince Harry says he’s “excited” to turn 40 this weekend — and admits that it’s a stark contrast to how he was feeling about entering his 30s. The Duke of Sussex’s birthday is set to be marked with a star-studded party thrown by his wife, Meghan Markle. Harry will also reportedly be heading off on … Read more

Tom Cruise risks his life hanging off a plane — and other unbelievable ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts

Tom Cruise risks his life hanging off a plane — and other unbelievable ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts

At 62, Tom’s not on cruise control just yet. Daredevil Tom Cruise, who’s famed for performing his own death-defying stunts in movies, has added another astounding feat to his risky resume. The action star was spotted Monday filming a scene for “Mission: Impossible 8,” out next year, in which the actor perilously dangled midair from … Read more

Precious Moments figurines creator dead at 85: Life’s mission was ‘to share God’s gift of love with the world’

Precious Moments figurines creator dead at 85: Life’s mission was ‘to share God’s gift of love with the world’

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause … Read more

Shirtless Tom Cruise, 61, shows off abs at beach on break from filming ‘Mission: Impossible 8’

Shirtless Tom Cruise, 61, shows off abs at beach on break from filming ‘Mission: Impossible 8’

No shirt, no problem. Tom Cruise showed off his fit physique as he went for a shirtless dip in the sea in Majorca, Spain, over the weekend. The “Top Gun” star, 61, was on a stroll at Formentor beach in the town of Pollensa enjoying the gorgeous weather before he decided to take off most … Read more

NASA plans high-tech railway system on the moon as astronauts prepare for 2028 mission

NASA plans high-tech railway system on the moon as astronauts prepare for 2028 mission

Sounds like utter lunar-cy. As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) readies to return astronauts to the moon and convert the space rock into an orbital outpost, plans are apparently being mulled to build a train on its surface. “We want to build the first lunar railway system, which will provide reliable, autonomous, and efficient … Read more

I’m on a mission to visit every NYC museum: Here are the most unique and underrated — and the biggest hidden gem

I’m on a mission to visit every NYC museum: Here are the most unique and underrated — and the biggest hidden gem

Like many people, 25-year-old Jane August needed to find something to do after she was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I need to leave the house,” she recalled thinking. “I need to feel some cultural enrichment that is not in my bed watching Netflix.” So now, she’s on a mission to visit every museum … Read more

Bloody Tom Cruise sprints through London with wild hair in ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ set photos

Bloody Tom Cruise sprints through London with wild hair in ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ set photos

It’s impossible not to marvel at his stamina. Tom Cruise showed off his incredible athleticism in new photos from the set of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two” in London on Sunday. In photos obtained by The Post, Cruise, 61, can be seen sporting shaggy hair and a white shirt drenched in fake blood … Read more

‘Cabrini’ Review: Embarking on a Pious Mission

‘Cabrini’ Review: Embarking on a Pious Mission

“Cabrini,” a cluttered biopic of an Italian nun on a mission in 19th-century Manhattan, is directed by Alejandro Monteverde and produced by Angel Studios. You may recognize the names as the team behind “Sound of Freedom,” the 2023 conservative hit thriller. Yet this new, pious tale, assembled around the ecumenical theme of perseverance, almost makes … Read more

‘Mission critical for humanity’: WHO director warns that Disease X outbreak ‘a matter of when, not if’

‘Mission critical for humanity’: WHO director warns that Disease X outbreak ‘a matter of when, not if’

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has issued a new warning about the likelihood of Disease X breaking out, telling global world leaders it is “a matter of when, not if” a new pathogen and pandemic will strike. Tedros, who goes by his first name, told attendees at the World Government Summit in Dubai earlier his … Read more

Prada will help design spacesuits for NASA 2025 Artemis III moon mission

Prada will help design spacesuits for NASA 2025 Artemis III moon mission

One small step for man, one giant leap for Prada. The Italian luxury fashion house announced Wednesday that it will be teaming up with Axiom Space to design the spacesuits for NASA’s 2025 Artemis III mission. Engineers at Prada will work side-by-side with Axiom’s systems team throughout the process of designing the lunar suits. “The … Read more

‘Mission: Impossible’ actress Emmanuelle Béart reveals she’s a victim of incest

‘Mission: Impossible’ actress Emmanuelle Béart reveals she’s a victim of incest

“Mission: Impossible” star Emmanuelle Béart says she spent years of her childhood being sexually abused by a relative. The French actress, 60, is set to detail the shock incest claim in the new documentary, “Such a Resounding Silence,” set to air in her home country later this month. Director Anastasia Mikova appeared at a news … Read more

‘Mission: Impossible’ cruises into the No. 1 spot at the box office

‘Mission: Impossible’ cruises into the No. 1 spot at the box office

The Tom Cruise-led “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” was No. 1 at the box office on Friday, raking in $16.55 million, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The action spy flick, which the Post lauded as “summer’s best movie,” was released in select theaters on Monday, with a wider release on Wednesday. “Sound … Read more

Scientologists fought Tom Cruise prank at ‘Mission: Impossible’ premiere: report

Scientologists fought Tom Cruise prank at ‘Mission: Impossible’ premiere: report

Scientology higher-ups allegedly tried to restrict the airspace above the 2006 Los Angeles premiere of “Mission: Impossible III” to prevent a college prankster from flying “insulting” airplane banners aimed at Tom Cruise and his controversial religion. Documents passed down from a reportedly former top Scientology executive to the Daily Mail include a letter from the … Read more

Tom Cruise debunks ‘weirdest’ rumor to ‘Mission: Impossible’ director

Tom Cruise debunks ‘weirdest’ rumor to ‘Mission: Impossible’ director

Not even Tom Cruise’s daredevil stunts can silence the rumors about the “Mission: Impossible” star. From his sometimes abrasive perfectionism to his deep involvement with the Church of Scientology, Cruise, 61, prefers to keep public comments focused on his projects — leaving plenty of room for gossip about his personal life. But in recent interviews … Read more

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ review: Summer’s best movie

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ review: Summer’s best movie

The new movies “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” have a lot in common. Both are part of decades-old American franchises that have been led by the same stars from Day 1 — Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford, respectively. Both concern a mysterious object that’s been … Read more

I went on the Titanic submarine — it was a suicide mission

I went on the Titanic submarine — it was a suicide mission

Amid frantic international efforts to locate the lost Titanic-exploring submersible, experts point out that this isn’t the first time the deep-diving vessel has raised flags. A German adventurer who explored the Titanic wreckage on the same submersible that disappeared has labeled the voyage a “suicide mission.” “I was incredibly lucky back then,” Arthur Loibl, 60, … Read more