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A lawsuit against Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures has been dropped.
The actor and the studio were the subject of legal action from writer Timothy Patrick McLanahan, who claimed he came up with the 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' screenplay idea back in 1998 but the judge presiding over the dispute has dropped the case.
According to documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, the court had issued an order to show cause as to why the case shouldn't be dropped for lack of prosecution, but McLanahan failed to do so in a timely fashion.
The documents read: "IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the above-entitled case is dismissed, without prejudice, for lack of prosecution and for failure to comply with the orders of the Court."
The writer - who was seeking $1 billion in damages - had alleged his script for a project called 'Head On' was rejected by William Morris Agency, but they "shopped the script around the world ... including [to] Tom Cruise's Rick Nicita, top agent with Creative Artist Agency."
When the fourth instalment in the iconic 'Mission: Impossible' action franchise about spy Ethan Hunt was released in 2011, McLanahan says the plot similarities were immediately obvious.
He wrote: "I immediately recognised that the scripts for this movie had been illegally written and produced from 'Head On's 1998 copyright."
The $1 billion sought in damages was to cover the sum of 'Ghost Protocol's box office sales ($694,710,000), DVD sales ($144.5 million), movie rentals, subscription sales and budget ($145 million).
Mission: Impossible lawsuit dropped
A lawsuit against Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures has been dropped.
The actor and the studio were the subject of legal action from writer Timothy Patrick McLanahan, who claimed he came up with the 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' screenplay idea back in 1998 but the judge presiding over the dispute has dropped the case.
According to documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, the court had issued an order to show cause as to why the case shouldn't be dropped for lack of prosecution, but McLanahan failed to do so in a timely fashion.
The documents read: "IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the above-entitled case is dismissed, without prejudice, for lack of prosecution and for failure to comply with the orders of the Court."
The writer - who was seeking $1 billion in damages - had alleged his script for a project called 'Head On' was rejected by William Morris Agency, but they "shopped the script around the world ... including [to] Tom Cruise's Rick Nicita, top agent with Creative Artist Agency."
When the fourth instalment in the iconic 'Mission: Impossible' action franchise about spy Ethan Hunt was released in 2011, McLanahan says the plot similarities were immediately obvious.
He wrote: "I immediately recognised that the scripts for this movie had been illegally written and produced from 'Head On's 1998 copyright."
The $1 billion sought in damages was to cover the sum of 'Ghost Protocol's box office sales ($694,710,000), DVD sales ($144.5 million), movie rentals, subscription sales and budget ($145 million).
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Keira Knightley admires Angelina Jolie's devotion to charitable causes.
The 'Begin Again' actress recently went with Oxfam to visit a refugee camp in South Sudan to help the organisation raise awareness in their battle against poverty - but thinks it would be tough to do as much for others as the 'Maleficent' star, who is also a special envoy for the United Nations (UN).
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Keira said: "I admire Angelina Jolie hugely.
"I don't think I could ever be anything like as impressive or authoritative as she is on the world stage.
"She's pretty much devoting her life to her causes, and that's a great thing, a great message. I'm always happy to help in any small way I can."
As she met refugees, Keira was asked who she was, and felt embarrassed at saying 'actress' rather than "something else useful".
She explained: "When those refugees asked me, 'Who are you?', I really, really wished I could have said, 'I'm a doctor', or something else useful.
"So instead I told them, 'I am somebody who is going to ask people to give lots of money to Oxfam, so they can help you.' "
Keira Knightley admires Angelina Jolie’s charity work
Keira Knightley admires Angelina Jolie's devotion to charitable causes.
The 'Begin Again' actress recently went with Oxfam to visit a refugee camp in South Sudan to help the organisation raise awareness in their battle against poverty - but thinks it would be tough to do as much for others as the 'Maleficent' star, who is also a special envoy for the United Nations (UN).
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Keira said: "I admire Angelina Jolie hugely.
"I don't think I could ever be anything like as impressive or authoritative as she is on the world stage.
"She's pretty much devoting her life to her causes, and that's a great thing, a great message. I'm always happy to help in any small way I can."
As she met refugees, Keira was asked who she was, and felt embarrassed at saying 'actress' rather than "something else useful".
She explained: "When those refugees asked me, 'Who are you?', I really, really wished I could have said, 'I'm a doctor', or something else useful.
"So instead I told them, 'I am somebody who is going to ask people to give lots of money to Oxfam, so they can help you.' "
Showbiz
Solange Knowles is "at peace" following her altercation with Jay Z.
The 28-year-old singer was seen lashing out at her brother-in-law in an elevator at a Met Ball afterparty earlier this year but she insists she and her family, including sister Beyonce, have moved on following the incident.
Dismissing the row as "that thing", Solange told Lucky magazine:
"What's important is that my family and I are all good.
"What we had to say collectively was in the statement that we put out, and we all feel at peace with that."
Following the leaked soundless video footage from New York's Standard Hotel - which showed Solange punching and kicking out at the '99 Problems' hitmaker while his wife looked on, the trio issued a collective statement saying they had "apologised to each other".
The statement read: "As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident.
"But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred.
"They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologised to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.
"The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false.
"At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."
Solange Knowles is ‘at peace’ over Jay Z row
Solange Knowles is "at peace" following her altercation with Jay Z.
The 28-year-old singer was seen lashing out at her brother-in-law in an elevator at a Met Ball afterparty earlier this year but she insists she and her family, including sister Beyonce, have moved on following the incident.
Dismissing the row as "that thing", Solange told Lucky magazine:
"What's important is that my family and I are all good.
"What we had to say collectively was in the statement that we put out, and we all feel at peace with that."
Following the leaked soundless video footage from New York's Standard Hotel - which showed Solange punching and kicking out at the '99 Problems' hitmaker while his wife looked on, the trio issued a collective statement saying they had "apologised to each other".
The statement read: "As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident.
"But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred.
"They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologised to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.
"The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false.
"At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."
Showbiz
Ashley Roberts has a "hugging guru".
The pop beauty sees someone for cuddling therapy to rid herself of "negative energy" and she insists she always feels much better afterwards.
Speaking to the Sunday Express newspaper, Ashley said: "I'm very good at meditating, which I try to do every day. I have a ritual every morning where I do my meditation and visualisation then I give thanks and send love to my family and friends. I also have a hugging guru, Amma, who I've followed for five years. She clears negative energy with blessed hugs."
The 'Clockwork' singer admitted the love of her life is her pet pooch Cooper and she changes her plans to fit in around the life of her pet.
She revealed: "My greatest weakness is ... my dog. He's a Maltese called Cooper and I love him to pieces. Sometimes he interrupts my life a bit because I have to go home and make sure he's OK, but he's my best friend. I've travelled all round the world and done so many things, and he's just there by my side - which is amazing with my family and friends being so spread out."
Ashley does have a lot of human friends and she considers her former Pussycat Dolls bandmate Kimberley Wyatt to be one of her best pals.
She explained: "I have two best friends - the dancer and choreographer Bobby Newberry and my former bandmate Kimberley Wyatt. I've known them both for many years. I've got a nickname as well, the girls in the Dolls used to call me Shrash, then it became Shrish Shri, and finally Shri Shri."
Ashley Roberts has ‘hugging guru’
Ashley Roberts has a "hugging guru".
The pop beauty sees someone for cuddling therapy to rid herself of "negative energy" and she insists she always feels much better afterwards.
Speaking to the Sunday Express newspaper, Ashley said: "I'm very good at meditating, which I try to do every day. I have a ritual every morning where I do my meditation and visualisation then I give thanks and send love to my family and friends. I also have a hugging guru, Amma, who I've followed for five years. She clears negative energy with blessed hugs."
The 'Clockwork' singer admitted the love of her life is her pet pooch Cooper and she changes her plans to fit in around the life of her pet.
She revealed: "My greatest weakness is ... my dog. He's a Maltese called Cooper and I love him to pieces. Sometimes he interrupts my life a bit because I have to go home and make sure he's OK, but he's my best friend. I've travelled all round the world and done so many things, and he's just there by my side - which is amazing with my family and friends being so spread out."
Ashley does have a lot of human friends and she considers her former Pussycat Dolls bandmate Kimberley Wyatt to be one of her best pals.
She explained: "I have two best friends - the dancer and choreographer Bobby Newberry and my former bandmate Kimberley Wyatt. I've known them both for many years. I've got a nickname as well, the girls in the Dolls used to call me Shrash, then it became Shrish Shri, and finally Shri Shri."