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Contents 1 getting into hollywood 2 Akira 3 First Leading Role 4 Gawker video still up

[edit] getting into hollywood

as the article reads, there is a huge gap between his "discovering acting in high school" to "breaking into movies." Does anyone know how and during what time he got discovered, or was able to break into hollywood?

Reportedly Tom Cruise's getting into Hollywood is possibly connected to Scientology. Tom Cruise was a friend of John Biezel, who upon moving to Hollywood changed his name to John Travolta. He became active in Scientology in addition to acting. When his friend and fellow Scientologist wanted to get into Hollywood, John Biezel/Travolta helped with introductions through the church...or so I understand it. I would love documentation if anyone has it. ElBrazoOnofre (talk) 20:27, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Akira

I'm not sure if this is true but i've heard that tom cruise has something to do with a remake of the anime movie akira. Does anyone know anything about this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.75.112.172 (talk) 04:41, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] First Leading Role

His first leading role was not Risky Business, which premiered August 5, 1983. His first leading role was Losin' It which premiered on April 8, 1983. I am aware that Risky Business was a more successful film but the opening paragraph cannot ignore the facts. Perhaps something saying that Risky Business launched him to stardom would be acceptable but it wasn't his first leading role. 208.179.66.68 (talk) 06:13, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gawker video still up

Since this isn't a real Wiki article, any "some Wiki editors are more equal than others" who might want to update it can say that the recruitment video is still up on Gawker.com as of June 7, 2008.

We do not link to copyright violations, per policy on external linking --Rodhullandemu 13:09, 13 June 2008 (UTC)