Rebecca Rubin

film and media reporter, Variety

News Editor for Variety.

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Actor Tom Cruise was taped screaming at two crew members on the set of “Mission Impossible 7” in London. He was angry because they weren’t following COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Actor Tom Cruise was taped screaming at two crew members on the set of “Mission Impossible 7” in London. He was angry because they weren’t following COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Disney says it’ll charge people $29.99 to stream its live-action remake of “Mulan” on Disney+.

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