Rest assured that Tom Cruise stays at the top of UA. Paula Wagner is out but will still help produce Cruises films. Harry E. Sloan the other part of UA is all smiles that Cruise is running the show, making the movies to keep the creditors happy.
Tropic Thunder opened with rave reports about Cruise’s cameo as a foul-mouthed producer. Valkyrie is opening in December with sneak peek reviews very positive.
Popularity: 1% [?]
You would think that this is the “Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner Hour” because another item came up in the industry trades just now — their Valkyrie is back on the 2008 slate.
MGM has moved the film to open Dec. 26, instead of the Feb. 13 date that was previously announced.
Apparently, the move was made for purely commercial reasons, after a screening of the film went well; I personally read a great sneak peek review on the Internet. The studio sees it as a holiday movie and award consideration was not a factor.
Popularity: 1% [?]
“Alls well that ends well.”
It looks like Paula Wagner will be leaving UA and MGM, at least, that is what Variety is reporting. Wagner is partnered with Tom Cruise in many projects and will continue to do so once all the projects are completed.
Wagner plans to create her own shingle, be her own gal. Go Girl!
I am sure Wagner will do well. 
Popularity: 1% [?]