Title: Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible Faces Box Office Competition from Margot Robbie’s Barbie
Tom Cruise’s latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise has faced tough competition at the box office, overshadowed by the phenomenal success of Margot Robbie’s Barbie. Despite being one of the most expensive films ever made, Mission: Impossible 7 has failed to make the impact Cruise and his crew had hoped for.
Insiders who worked on the film revealed their disappointment, as they believed they had fought through numerous challenges to bring the movie to cinemas. However, Barbie’s immense success, raking in nearly £1 billion, has stolen the spotlight from Mission: Impossible 7.
Traditionally, Cruise’s Mission: Impossible films are highly anticipated and widely discussed releases, but Margot Robbie has eclipsed them with her portrayal of Barbie. While recognizing Barbie’s achievements, there is a sense of disappointment among some in the film crew.
Mission: Impossible 7 has still managed to make an impressive £449 million at the box office since its release. However, considering its reported production cost of £200 million, with an additional £1 million spent on promotion, the film has been outperformed by Barbie. Furthermore, a sequel for Barbie is already in the works.
Nevertheless, Tom Cruise can take solace in the success of his Top Gun reboot, which garnered £1.1 billion worldwide last year.
Work on the eighth Mission: Impossible film, featuring Ethan Hunt, had been well underway until the ongoing strikes in Hollywood disrupted production. The film, initially slated for release in July next year, has already been delayed by a month. This setback may leave Cruise with a sense of déjà vu, as he navigates the challenges of filming during these uncertain times.
In other news, Beyoncé continues to generate wealth from her Renaissance world tour. Her striking outfits, including a custom black and white ensemble by Valdrin Sahiti, have not only captivated audiences but also earned major fashion brands significant boosts. Wearing Alexander McQueen outfits on stage has generated £6 million for the designer, while Tiffany & Co has profited £5.7 million. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has generated £5 million for Versace through her Eras tour. Beyoncé’s impact has been even greater, with a total media impact value of £147 million compared to Taylor Swift’s £77 million.
In entertainment, James Arthur, sporting a shaggy hairstyle, surprised Rylan Clark during a guest appearance on his Radio 2 show. The two former X Factor contestants reminisced about their time living together and performing songs in bed. James is excited about his new single, Blindside, and feels that he has reached a new level of creative inspiration.
The music charts see a close race for the number one spot, with Dua Lipa’s single Dance The Night surpassing last week’s chart-topper, Billie Eilish’s What I Was Made For, from the Barbie soundtrack. Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire currently holds the third position, with just a thousand copies separating the top three. Doja Cat’s Paint The Town Red is set to climb into the top ten, moving from number fifteen to number seven.
Lastly, Rita Ora and Taika Waititi opted for a different kind of weekend activity during their visit to Ibiza. Instead of partying, they chose to engage in an ice bath session with Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, also known as The Iceman, who has set numerous swimming records under the ice. Rita shared pictures of their frozen bath and the subsequent warm-up outside, praising The Iceman’s kindness and even mentioning his musical talents. She described the ice bath experience as crazy.
Overall, Tom Cruise’s latest Mission: Impossible film may have faced challenges at the box office, but he can still find solace in his past successes. Meanwhile, Beyoncé continues to generate substantial wealth through her world tour, and the music charts witness a tight competition for the number one spot among popular artists. In the world of entertainment, artists like James Arthur and Rylan Clark reminisce about their X Factor days, while Rita Ora and Taika Waititi opt for an unconventional weekend activity.
