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Tom Cruise switches helicopters at The Oval

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By Mike Dawes PUBLISHED: 14:08 EST, 30 November 2012 | UPDATED: 14:08 EST, 30 November 2012 The Oval is used to playing host to the stars. Kevin Pietersen and Sachin Tendulkar are just two of a plethora of world renowned cricketers to have graced the hallowed turf of one of the world's most famous grounds in recent years. Cover drive: Tom Cruise (above left) arrives at The Oval early on Friday morning But a Hollywood actor parking a helicopter on the outfield? Surely not. Well, that is exactly what happened on Friday morning when A-lister Tom Cruise landed his chopper near the long on boundary before trotting off to the deep extra cover rope to climb into a Chinook and disappear off into the south London sky. It's just not cricket: Cruise switches into an RAF Chinook The usual setti! ng: The Oval is used to hosting more serene events Cruise is currently in Britain filming his latest movie 'All You Need is Kill' , and it is thought that the switching of helicopters

Psys Mission Impossible Getting Tom Cruise to dance Gangnam Style

Phuket girl 12 feared dead in tour van crash Phuket Gazette - Wednesday 28th November, 2012 PHUKET: A 12-year-old girl is feared dead after a Phuket tour van reportedly collided with a pickup truck near Chalong Temple on Chao Fa West Road in Chalong this morning.According to initial ... Thai ministry urges relief for firms hurt by wage hike Asia News Network - Wednesday 28th November, 2012 The Thailand Labour Ministry will propose to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking a raft of urgent relief measures to lessen the burden on businesses of January's ... Thai Democrats violated charter in grilling Yingluck Asia News Network - Wednesday 28th November, 2012 The Pheu Thai Party yesterday lodged an impeachment complaint against six Democrat Party MPs, accusing them of committing constitutional offences during the censure ... Shadysides Noodlehead makes complexity of Thai food simple Tribune Review - Wednesday 28th November, 2012 Noodlehead, a new restaurant in

PSY Wants Tom Cruise to go 'Gangnam Style,' Talks 2013 Album

The South Korean rapper behind YouTube's most-viewed video ever has set what might be a "Mission: Impossible" for himself. Asked which celebrity he would like to see go "Gangnam Style," the singer PSY told The Associated Press: "Tom Cruise!" Surrounded by screaming fans, he then chuckled at the idea of the American movie star doing his now famous horse-riding dance. PSY's comments Wednesday in Bangkok were his first public remarks since his viral smash video - with 842 million views and counting - surpassed Justin Bieber's "Baby," which until Saturday held the record with 803 million views. "It's amazing," PSY told a news conference, saying he never set out to become an international star. "I made this video just for Korea, actually. And when I released this song - wow." The video has spawned hundreds of parodies and tribute videos and earned him a spotlight alongside a variety of superstars. Earlier this mont

Rapper PSY wants Tom Cruise to go Gangnam Style

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By Jocelyn Gecker Associated Press November 29, 2012 | 9:35 am South Korean rapper Psy. AP BANGKOK The South Korean rapper behind YouTubes most-viewed video ever has set what might be a Mission: Impossible for himself. Asked which celebrity he would like to see go Gangnam Style, the singer PSY told The Associated Press: Tom Cruise! Surrounded by screaming fans, he then chuckled at the idea of the American movie star doing his now famous horse-riding dance. PSYs comments Wednesday in Bangkok were his first public remarks since his viral smash video with 842 million views and counting surpassed Justin Biebers Baby, which until Saturday held the record with 803 million views. Its amazing, PSY told a news conference, saying he never set out to become an international star. I made this video just for Korea, actually. And when I released this song wow. The video has spawned hundreds of parodies and tribute videos and earned him a spotlight alongside a variety of superstars. Earlier thi

Article: Tom Cruise Takes Over Londons Trafalgar Square To Film Sci-Fi Thriller

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First Published: November 25, 2012 3:13 PM EST Credit: Caption Tom Cruise is spotted flying in and RAF helicopter on set for the movie All You Need Is Kill being filmed in Trafalgar Square, London, on November 25, 2012 LONDON, England -- Tom Cruise took over Trafalgar Square in London on Sunday to film scenes for his upcoming movie, All You Need Is Kill. The actor was spotted exiting a Royal Air Force helicopter for the project. Traffic was closed around Britains famed Trafalgar Square so Tom and his co-stars could film the motion picture, according to Britains Telegraph newspaper. Helicopters and army tanks were spotted in the famed tourist attraction, the same location many people previously watched the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Tom plays Lt. Col. Bill Cage in the film a soldier who is fighting a war with aliens. The twist? He ends up in a time loop of his final day of battle, getting better at fighting each time. The film, which also stars Emily Blunt a

Katie Holmes reunites with Suri after spending Thanksgiving with dad Tom Cruise

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Suri Cruise is back in the city. The 6-year-old was spotted with her mom Katie Holmes after spending Thanksgiving with her dad Tom Cruise in London, where hes shooting All You Need is Kill. Holmes and her mini-me were seen leaving Suris school Avenues in Chelsea. While Suri was with her dad, the Dawsons Creek actress spent the holiday in Toledo, Ohio with her family. An insider told Mail Online that Suri will spend Christmas with her mother. They are trying to be amicable and Tom will see Suri over the holidays but on Christmas, Suri will be with Katie and her family. Jae Donnelly/INFphoto.com Suri Cruise with Katie Holmes. Suri was clutching a half-eaten bagel as she was snuck out of a sidedoor from her school into a waiting SUV. Cruise has been in London since mid-August shooting the sci-fi flick.

Tom Cruise shoots movie in London

Tom Cruise brought part of London to a standstill as he shot his new movie in the capital. The Hollywood star is in the UK filming sci-fi action flick All You Need Is Kill and the movie team shut down Trafalgar Square so the actor could shoot a helicopter scene. Photos show the 50-year-old landing the chopper in the middle of the deserted square, near Nelson's Column. Earlier, tanks were seen in the area, suggesting Tom and co were shooting an action sequence. The film, which also stars Emily Blunt , follows a soldier (Tom) who re-lives his last day over and over after being killed in a war against aliens. Tom has been in England making the movie for some time, and last week was joined in the capital by his six-year-old daughter Suri, who flew over to celebrate Thanksgiving with her dad. Suri's mum Katie Holmes , who Tom split from earlier this year after nearly five years of marriage, stayed in the US where she is thought to have celebrated the holiday with her family. Pres

Tom Cruise shuts down London as he films new movie in Trafalgar Square

Tom Cruise is so famous he could bring an entire capital city to standstill and that he appeared to do this weekend in London. Although it was simply so he could continue filming All You Need Is Kill in Trafalgar Square. SURI CRUISE AND TOM CRUISE REUNITE IN LONDON Aerial shots show the famous London landmark looking like a set from a post-apocalyptic film. It was an eerie view as the usually bustling traffic was absent and there wasnt a single person, or pigeon in sight. That was of course until Tom appeared in military uniform and jumped out of a helicopter on to the set. The actor plays Lieutenant Colonel who battles a group of aliens called the Mimics who want to take over the planet. To help him in his mission hes joined by Emily Blunt who plays fellow fighter Rita Vratask. KATIE HOLMES TEACHES SURI CRUISE TO RIDE A BIKE Its not been all work and no play for Tom though, he spent Thanksgiving with his youngest daughter, Suri. Determined to be reunited with her, the action star fl

Tom Cruise film shuts down London's Trafalgar Square

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London's usually-bustling Trafalgar Square was shut down on Saturday as Tom Cruise filmed scenes for his upcoming movie "All You Need is Kill." Photographs show the actor landing in a helicopter in the middle of the emptied square during the film shoot. Military vehicles could also be seen parked on the set. Cruise plays Lt. Col. Bill Cage, a soldier who keeps reliving his last day while trying to fight against an alien race known as Mimics. Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton also star inthe sci-fi/action film. "All You Need is Kill" is scheduled to arrive in theaters on March 14, 2014. See below for a photo of Cruse (as Cage) in the film: Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Cage in "All You Need Is Kill." / David James/Warner Brothers Pictures via Getty Images

Tom Cruise brings London to a standstill

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People News Nov 26, 2012, 7:01 GMT Tom Cruise filming yesterday Tom Cruise infuriated thousands of Londoners yesterday morning (25.11.12) when he brought the heart of the city to a standstill so he could film his new movie. The 50-year-old actor is currently in the UK capital shooting 'All You Need Is Kill' and had Trafalgar Square and surrounding streets shut down for over three hours to film certain scenes. Residents of London and tourists were left angry as it meant they were unable to visit the sights and trapped in road closures in a two-and-a-half square mile area. Louise Allain, of Westminster, said: 'I wanted to get to Mass this morning but Trafalgar Square was closed.Thanks for nothing, Tom.' Visitor Mary Lamont added to The Sun newspaper: 'I can't believe the whole of central London has been closed just because of a film.' While filming the scenes, Tom made a spectacular entrance in an RAF Puma helicopter, which landed in the tourist hotspot under

Tom Cruise Takes Over London's Trafalgar Square To Film Sci-Fi Thriller

Tom Cruise took over Trafalgar Square in London on Sunday to film scenes for his upcoming movie, "All You Need Is Kill." The actor was spotted exiting a Royal Air Force helicopter for the project. PLAY IT NOW: Tom Cruises Love Life: Who Has He Dated? Traffic was closed around Britain 's famed Trafalgar Square so Tom and his co-stars could film the motion picture, according to Britain's Telegraph newspaper. Helicopters and army tanks were spotted in the famed tourist attraction, the same location many people previously watched the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Born Identity: Uncover Celebs Real Names Tom plays Lt. Col. Bill Cage in the film - a soldier who is fighting a war with aliens. The twist? He ends up in a time loop of his final day of battle, getting better at fighting each time. The film, which also stars Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton, is due out in 2014. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc . All rights reserved.T

Tom Cruise dons a military uniform as he touches down in Trafalgar Square in an RAF helicopter

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By Louise Saunders PUBLISHED: 07:49 EST, 25 November 2012 | UPDATED: 08:12 EST, 25 November 2012 It's not every day London's Trafalgar Square is completely shut down for the filming of a big budget Hollywood movie. But then again, it's not every day that Tom Cruise is in town. The 50-year-old actor certainly made sure to make his presence known as he cordoned off the famous location to shoot scenes for his new movie, All You Need Is Kill, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Impressive: Tom Cruise is currently shooting All You Need Is Kill in - and above - some of London's most iconic landmarks Dapper dude: Tom Cruise looked every inch the cool customer as he shot scenes for his new movie, All You Need Is Kill, in London on Sunday morning Dramatic: Tom ensured he touched down with a bang as he shot scenes in an RAF helicopte! r, which was hovering precariously close to Nelson's Column Arriving on location in an RAF helicopter, the Hollywood star touched down w