biggest action stars, tom cruise, partly sidelined during this blockbuster season by the charms of a movie inspired by a long legged, iconic plastic doll. yes, cruise s mission: impossible 7 was not at all bad but the blockbuster season glory really did go to barbie, as emma jones now tells us. cheering already hollywood s golden boy for what top gun: maverick did for post covid cinema attendance last summer, the question was would tom cruise s midas touch work again for mission: impossible dead reckoning? there was a big promotional tour supporting the release, including a world premiere in rome, where part of the film was set. it s all about how do i engage the audience? cruise was as willing as ever to meet fans and to be chief salesman for his movie. it s bigger than all of the films. it has vivid characterisations. it has glorious, luxurious locations and practical action,
amusing to find one of hollywood s biggest action stars, tom cruise, partly sidelined during this blockbuster season by the charms of a movie inspired by a long legged, iconic plastic doll. yes, cruise s mission: impossible 7 was not at all bad but the blockbuster season glory really did go to barbie, as emma jones now tells us. cheering. already hollywood s golden boy for what top gun: maverick did for post covid cinema attendance last summer, the question was would tom cruise s midas touch work again for mission: impossible dead reckoning? there was a big promotional tour supporting the release, including a world premiere in rome, where part of the film was set. it s all about how do i engage the audience? cruise was as willing as ever to meet fans and to be chief salesman for his movie. it s bigger than all of the films. it has vivid characterisations.
has quit the national men s team in disgust at rubiales behaviour. but some say not enough men in the game are standing up for the women. it is a bit of a disappointment because we know that in this work to truly open up football for everybody, men are so important. we heard mr infantino, the fifa president say last week he is going to open up the doors. to be honest a lot of women rolled their eyes because we have been hammering on those doors for decades. there is no sign of this dispute being resolved. spain s football federation is standing by its president, but some are determined to change a sport they see as far too macho. zoe conway, bbc news. let s get more on this story now with hugh. i think what is coming out of this is we are learning a lot more about rubiales and previous actions, previous behaviour that has now been
performances playing characters inspired by world famous plastic dolls is a lot of fun it s a thoughtful and intelligent satire. for me, at any rate, it could have been a bit deeper, but that said it certainly generated a must see cachet. barbie was more than just a blockbuster that broke several records not only did this pink event movie boast masses of talent, it was a real event movie, a rarity these movies that allow people to really enjoy a trip to the cinema, and it tapped into a genuinejoy many have a plastic doll. it s like the only toy i used to play with when i was a girl. i used to dress them and do their hair and barbie was my thing, so obviously now i have a daughter, i want to see it with her, and i love barbie. i got so excited, i told my mum, can you please get tickets? and i was so excited. barbie really benefited
of a classic documentary called barbie nation, an unauthorised tour. it gives an insight into the origins of barbie and its crazed barbie mania. it helps you understand perhaps why there is all this madness, such as here in this restaurant with people all dressed in pink. this documentary helps to explain why barbie has become so much a part of so many lives. i became obsessed and this is what you see now. it shows just how much of a pathbreaking figure barbie was when she arrived in 1959. there had never been a doll quite like her before. barbie was a real breakthrough item, a totem. before barbie, girls played with dolls like a mom, and that was the only