Germany Says ‘Nein’ to Tom CruiseGermany Rejects Valkyrie, Cruise: The German government announces that United Artists’ Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Bryan Singer, is not welcome to shoot at German military sites, citing Cruise’s Scientology beliefs. UA reps say shooting will go ahead with German locations to be determined. Film, true-story retelling of plot to kill Hitler, is a cornerstone of United Artists’ plans, and is first example of studio player Cruise’s Scientology interfering with business as usual. [Variety]
Ten Things We Liked on Friday
1. Soft and comfy little leather jackets from Neal Sperling.
2. Chocolate-dipped macaroons at the Yigal Azrouël show.
3. Kara Ross’s new line of bags in ring lizard and colored ostrich skins.