Sat Dec 06 02:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text, focusing on the clash between Tom Cruise and David Ellison:
Headline: Report: Tom Cruise and Skydance CEO David Ellison Clashed Over “Mission: Impossible” Budget
Hollywood – Tensions flared between Tom Cruise and Skydance CEO David Ellison during the production of the latest “Mission: Impossible” films, according to a new report in The Hollywood Reporter. The conflict reportedly stemmed from Cruise’s request for “tens of millions” in additional production funds.
Sources familiar with the situation told THR that Cruise became “unhappy” with Ellison after former Paramount CEO Brian Robbins joined the company. When Ellison reportedly suggested that Cruise “find some of the money on his own,” Cruise allegedly began avoiding production and marketing meetings when Ellison was present.
Ultimately, Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, approved the extra funding, and the company denies any significant rift between Cruise and Ellison.
Despite the reported friction, Cruise remains involved with Paramount, with hopes of developing a third “Top Gun” movie. He is also reportedly still seeking funding for a deep-sea thriller project that has been turned down by Warner Bros. and Universal.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that Cruise recently visited the Paramount lot to “pay his respects” to the company. It’s also been reported that Ellison is exploring a potential acquisition of Warner Bros., which may influence Cruise to maintain a positive relationship with Ellison. The future of Cruise’s projects and relationship with both Paramount and Skydance remains to be seen.
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