Man Who Sold The World

From Yahoo.com: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paramount Pictures and actor Tom Cruise called an end to their 14-year production deal on Wednesday as the chairman of the studio's parent company took a parting shot at the movie star's off-screen behavior. "As much as we like him personally, we thought it was wrong to renew his deal," Viacom Inc. Chairman Sumner Redstone told the Wall Street Journal in an interview posted online. "His recent conduct has not been acceptable to Paramount." Paula Wagner, the actor's longtime partner in his movie company, Cruise/Wagner Productions, struck back at Redstone, calling his comments about the three-time Oscar nominee "offensive" and "undignified." "Whatever remarks Mr. Redstone would make about Tom Cruise personally or as an actor have no bearing on what this business issue is," she told Reuters. "There must be another agenda that the studio has in mind to take one of their greatest assets and malign him this way." Five films starring Cruise and co-produced by his company, including the "Mission: Impossible" series, have generated theatrical revenues totaling over $2 billion worldwide during the past decade. And Wagner said his films accounted for about 15 percent of the studio's overall box office gross over that period. Moreover, Wagner insisted that she and Cruise chose to leave the Paramount lot and establish a new venture financed through a private, revolving equity fund of $100 million. "We in fact made a decision not to continue our relationship with Paramount Pictures," she said. Viacom and Paramount executives declined further comment on the situation. The war of words between Redstone and Wagner marked a bitter end to one of the most lucrative production alliances between a major Hollywood studio and an A-list star. ---------------------------------------------- How long before Cruise goes postal for real?

I'll prolly try that. That's '02 right?

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/3230064 Man, what the fuck has happened to professional wrestling? This is what having no competition does? I mean, since the WWE bought WCW who have we lost?: Curt Hennig, Eddie Guerrero, The Public Enemy. And Angle seems to be getting closer to being the next one, and I wonder if they even cut him because of their concern for his health or how it would make them look. The Rock, Chris Jericho, Brock Lesnar, and Steve Austin have seemingly quit wrestling. NO ONE seems motivated anymore, every one seems like they're going through the motions. Storylines are fucking garbage, I don't care how much you guys want to praise them, stacked up against storylines from even WWF '96 don't even match up. I look at the current WWE roster and don't see any break out star, anybody that will lead the company into a boom period and it's terrible, because I was a big wrestling fan. I held out some hope for TNA, but they don't even have direction. They don't care about competing with WWE, because if they did they'd be showing their signs (giving us Samoa Joe as a leader for starters). But instead they're feeding us Jarrett-Sting. No excuse for that. Bringing in Goldberg? Come on guys. The ONLY way that works is if he lays down for Samoa Joe and if that happens I'm gonna owe alot of people some money. So, all I can do is sit back and wait for another boom period, or wait for somebody to sac-tap Mr. McMahon good and get him to realize that he's killing professional wrestling. I mean, I'll still tune in of course. It's something I've been watching since I was three years old, I'll always love it, and I'll pray for it get good again. But I will not eat shit and smile about it. Or make the best out of trash. They have killed NWO, DX, WCW and ECW and it's not even 2010 yet. I can't fathom what they will go for next.

Yeah, I found this scenario awhile ago where every wrestler was a free agent. I became TNA and snagged Styles, Daniels, Angle, Joe, and The Rock and went for about three years. It was pretty cool, but I can't remember the scenario. I like taking obscure companies and trying to make them competition.

You know those "Do Not Remove" stickers they put on mattresses? Well, I CUT one of them off. Yeah, I got a _real_ bad temper.

I've played '96 and '99 as ECW and got bored quickly. No challenge and I couldn't get in a good mode. I was thinking about trying one of those Domination scenario's, but I'm clueless as to the background of it all.

Like that's really the worst thing thats been done here. Pff, come on.

Your cousin

* *Hotbutter is losing overness because of his weak gimmick* Probably sits at his computer with his handle bar mustache, crusty mullet, biker shorts and WHAM! t-shirt typing shit from his trailor home.

Link Police continue to search for a man who burned down an adult bookstore in Miami after watching a pornographic film this month. Video surveillance from the bookstore, located at 7455 SW 40th St., shows the suspect requesting change from the clerk and then entering a small booth to watch the movie. After the viewing, the man told the clerk he had a guilty conscience, police said. He then doused the store with liquid, ignited it and calmly walked out. The ordeal took place on Aug. 12 at about 3 a.m., police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 This thread is yours.

That clip, combined with the caption underneath, had me choking on my lunch here. Fucking gold. One of those whacky japanese porno's I'd assume, someone posted this in "Pictures I Like" at NHB and I've had my heart on it for awhile It is pure gold. OT: Anybody remember Sam Kinison's TV show? It preceded Herman's.... Head dare I say?

Well, we invented the missionary position. You're welcome.

Agreed. It's like a fucking advertisement and everytime I see it I wanna click it impulsively.

Correct answer: "What bike?" "The beach cruiser, the one I let you borrow two weeks ago. The one I've been asking you about." That is all.

I just want my bike back.

Funny, cause I was around Angeles Crest last night fucking my ex-girl and two deer ran out when I was heading off. I nearly hit them at about 75 miles per hour. I would've been totally fucked.

I find it ironic that Paramount just signed Matt Stone & Trey Parker to a two picture deal.

Voted for Art, cause we go back like car seats.

A teddy bear stole his bike.

We've been taken down, by the... WHOAMAN. Didn't see this one comin' boys.

Nation.... of Integration

I'm with my brothers. I will bring my shank in case somethin' pops off.

[Frogg disappoints me for not saying he'll pick up the light skin guy.]

Alright! Yay! Okay, Word Association was like the shit back in the fucking day and since everyone here seems to say "teddy bear" alot, I thought Word Association would help our vocabulary out immensely! Yay!!! You guys know how to play: CUNTSAC