Hollywood is not just glitz, glamour, and red carpet moments; it’s also a numbers game. And these actors are at the top of the leaderboard. They’re not just familiar faces on the big screen; they’re the engines behind billion-dollar franchises and record-breaking box office runs.
Everyone has a comfort movie series. These 20 might just be on your list.
Even though movies are often associated with escapism and the desire to escape from the real world, movie history is filled with examples of films that have had a real-world impact. It’s thus worth taking a look at some of the more extraordinary films that have gone on to change the culture around them, sometimes even inspiring legislation.
Brendan Fraser believes Tom Cruise's The Mummy failed because it lacked any fun. The 56-year-old actor played treasure hunter Rick O'Connell three times in Stephen Sommers' Mummy franchise which was a huge box office hit.
Since the ‘70s, not many younger thespians have been recognized by the Academy, with the occasional nominee here and there. This means that over the years, way too many performances by kids have been overlooked for an Oscar nomination, and in some cases, a win.
As we always note, “most memorable” is not a reflection of quality, and some movies we, and most people, don’t like could make the cut.
Victoria Mahoney's approach to movie-making has been inspired by Christopher McQuarrie. The Old Guard 2 director and Christopher - who is a frequent collaborator with Tom Cruise - are good friends, and Victoria has revealed how the filmmaker has influenced her approach to shooting action scenes.
Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise opted out of starring in Ford v Ferrari after the Mission: Impossible star realised he wouldn't be "driving much". The 61-year-old
As Clint Eastwood once said in Magnum Force, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” When it came to the movie Days of Thunder, Dale Earnhardt Sr. adopted Eastwood’s motto and actually turned down a co-starring role opposite Tom Cruise.
In a world where box‑office victories and brand endorsements alone no longer define cinematic success, 2025’s top‑earning actors illustrate a compelling transformation: Hollywood legends are becoming global financiers, business moguls, and lifestyle visionaries. Additionally, the wealth of these stars stretches far beyond their movie contracts.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed that Tom Cruise visited his father’s shop before filming the hit racing movie Days of Thunder. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt reflected on Cruise visiting Dale Earnhardt before it was Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.
When you compare Sting to other icons of American culture, Tom Cruise may not be the first name that comes to mind. Then again, you're not Tony Khan. The
Hollywood’s latest blockbuster, F1, has been receiving stellar reviews from across the globe. The rave reception has led NASCAR fans to yearn for a sequel to Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder.
On the heels of producing a high-tech, edge-of-your-seat racing thriller in "F1," producer Jerry Bruckheimer isn't shying away from talks of a potential sequel to the 1990 NASCAR-centric film "Days of Thunder."
Racing has got the attention of Hollywood once again. Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton‘s dream film has just hit the theaters in the US with Brad Pitt taking the lead role.
Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski has teased the sequel will be “much bigger” than the 2022 movie. The 51-year-old filmmaker is set to return
There are many beloved fictional sports franchises or teams out there that are worth celebrating. But how many have memorably great uniforms? Here is our list of the 20 best, presented in alphabetical order.
Whether it's a throwback jam during a dance scene or a love ballad during a break-up, music has the power to turn a key movie moment into an epic one.
Tom Cruise has done some serious drama, and he used to seem to want to win an Oscar. Ultimately, though, he’ll be remembered as an action star. Even as he’s aged into the AARP demographic, Cruise has remained not just a fixture in action movies, but the guy who is front and center.
According to NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon, a sequel to the hit 1990 film "Days of Thunder" is something star actor Tom Cruise wouldn't be opposed to.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning wants to deliver an Endgame-style film for the franchise.
Director Christopher McQuarrie let it be known what he feels about fan service.
Fighter pilots have a need for speed like studios have a need to make sequels to billion-dollar box office hits. Now those two needs are coming together.
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), for nearly 30 years, has been asking us to trust him.
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