Nov 10 2009Tom Cruise threatened to 'beat the living shit' out of wayward Scientologists
Tom Cruise allegedly threatened to "beat the living shit" out of three disobedient Scientologists, according to the NY Daily News:
Marty Rathbun, once one of Miscavige's most trusted lieutenants, tells us he has a witness who can corroborate his account of a bloody beating at the church's 500-acre compound in Hemet, Calif. Furthermore, he's brought it to the attention of Cruise's attorney, Bert Fields.
On the day before the actor's visit a couple of years ago, the compound's managers took part in "the Tom Cruise arrival preparation drill," which required "orchestrating every action they perform ... in the presence of Cruise," Rathbun recently wrote Fields.
But Miscavige wasn't happy when he addressed 80 to 100 managers at a prisonlike facility, known as "The Hole," where three insubordinate officials -- Marc Yager, Guillaume Leserve and Ray Mithoff -- were "incarcerated," according to Rathbun.
"Miscavige berated [the managers] for being far too light in their demands for confessions" from the three, Rathbun alleges in his letter, "because they refused to beat [them] ... to pulps. Miscavige said that Tom ... had vowed to come to the Hole and personally 'beat the living [bleep]' out of Yager, Leserve and Mithoff if the managers failed to do so themselves.
"In response, the mob rushed at the three targeted gentlemen," Rathbun claimed. "Fists flew and feet kicked into the three. They continued to pound until ... each had two black eyes."
I'm going to assume Tom Cruise wanted the matter handled by others because there's really nothing more embarrassing than threatening to punch someone in the face only to turn around and ask for a ladder. Kind of ruins the moment. "I will fuck your Thetans up, son! Right after I put on this jetpack. Just hold still for a minute. Don't move. -- Alright, who didn't adjust my straps? Goddammit, you guys."
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Nov 2 2009Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes make nice for Xenu
With Scientology getting its nuts kicked in by Nightline and Paul Haggis, it's imperative that Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes look like she isn't locked in the basement with a can of beans and an E-Meter every night. That said, it'd probably help their cause if Katie didn't look directly at the hired photographer in every shot, and Tom actually kissed her on the lips like a man who's not afraid of cooties. It's not like he can't hide behind a toadstool and vomit up Thetans after the shoot, so let's see some professionalism, people.
Scope Out (12) Pics of Tom & Katie After the Jump
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Oct 26 2009Paul Haggis shitcans Scientology
Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Paul Haggis has publicly left the Church of Scientology after they lied about their support for Proposition 8 and fired off a scathing letter to the church's "mouthpiece" Tommy Davis:
On broken promises over Prop 8:
"In that first conversation, back at the end of October of last year, you told me you were horrified, that you would get to the bottom of it and "heads would roll." You promised action. Ten months passed. No action was forthcoming. The best you offered was a weak and carefully worded press release, which praised the church's human rights record and took no responsibility. Even that, you decided not to publish.
The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. I can think of no other word. Silence is consent, Tommy. I refuse to consent."
On letting the Mormom Church take the blame:
"Despite all the church's words about promoting freedom and human rights, its name is now in the public record alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear.
The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesn't matter. I noticed. And I felt sick. I wondered how the church could, in good conscience, through the action of a few and then the inaction of its leadership, support a bill that strips a group of its civil rights."
On lying about the practice of disconnection:
"You might recall that my wife was ordered to disconnect from her parents because of something absolutely trivial they supposedly did twenty-five years ago when they resigned from the church. This is a lovely retired couple, never said a negative word about Scientology to me or anyone else I know - hardly raving maniacs or enemies of the church. In fact it was they who introduced my wife to Scientology.
Although it caused her terrible personal pain, my wife broke off all contact with them. I refused to do so. I've never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible.
For a year and a half, despite her protestations, my wife did not speak to her parents and they had limited access to their grandchild. It was a terrible time.
That's not ancient history, Tommy. It was a year ago."
Wait. Scientology encourages you to not talk to your in-laws? Xenu's nutsac, why aren't they promoting that part of it? All you ever hear about is aliens in volcanoes and Katie Holmes birthing a clone of L. Ron Hubbard. We've been looking at this thing all wrong...
Jul 28 2009John Travolta: Scientologist for life
Despite his son Jett's death, John Travolta's rep is making it clear that the actor and Scientology will live long and prosper together. E! News reports:
"There's no change in the relationship between the Church of Scientology and John," Paul Bloch told E! News. "He is a member and it's as it was, now and forever."
The Mail last week claimed the O.G. O.T. (that's Operating Thetan, to the uninitiated) was questioning his faith over disappointment that the e-meter-loving sect was unable to better help his late son, Jett.
Of course, should John Travolta try to leave the church, Tom Cruise would be ordered to climb up his urethra and look for Thetans. Sure, it doesn't sound bad because Tom would easily fit, but did I mention he'd be wearing little climbing boots with spikes? Because he will.
Jan 9 2009Tom Cruise speaks about Jett Travolta's death
Tom Cruise stopped by The View yesterday to promote his new film Valkyrie. He ended up speaking about the death of his fellow Scientologist John Travolta's son Jett, according to People:
"I just don't have the words for it," says Cruise. "It's just horrific. Here you have a man, both of them doting parents, they're wonderful people and…"
As for speculation that the Travoltas did not seek medical help for Jett, who had a history of seizures, because of their Scientology beliefs, Cruise, also a Scientologist, says the religion does not discourage medical attention.
"That's just not true," he says. "They say, 'Get your physical, get your medication, get your physical illnesses handled.'"
Okay, good. For a minute there I thought Tom Cruise might exploit a horrible tragedy to do PR for the Church of Scientology and openly defend their practices on a national venue. But, c'mon, no one's that big of a dick.
Video after the jump.
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Dec 15 2008Tom Cruise wants you to love him again
Tom Cruise sat down with Matt Lauer on The Today Show this morning for the first time in three years. In 2005, Tom called Matt "glib" after the two got in a heated argument about psychiatry in reference to the movie star's criticism of Brooke Shields. Since then, Tom Cruise has learned a lot - but not really. The guy's career's in the shitter and he needs you to like him enough to see Valkyrie. Otherwise, Tom has to settle for his own prime-time drama, and the Church of Scientology won't be getting a new media room. Here are the highlights:
On calling Matt Lauer "glib" while debating psychiatry:
“It’s a subject matter that was important. After looking at it, I really thought, it’s not what I had intended. In looking at myself, I came across arrogant. I absolutely could have handled that better.”
On if Suri is getting a new sibling:
“I think that’s a question for the women."
On discussing Scientology in interviews:
“I’ve been a Scientologist for 25 years. I think there’s a time and place for it. [But] when people are tuning in to hear about my movie, that’s what I’m here to talk about … I’m here to entertain people. That’s who I am and what I want to do. Certain issues and things have a time and a place in the proper environment.”
You know what's a great way to win back a female audience? Say "I think that's a question for the women" when talking about children. No, really, women love to know their place which in Tom's case is chained in the kitchen - except for that Broadway show you're allowed to do to shut your publicist up. Why do I suddenly hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet? No, wait, Tom, don't jump on the keyboa-
Xenu most hilarious! He will call celebrities the douche all the time. Give him moneys or Tom find you.
Oct 8 2008Jennifer Lopez basically admits she's a Scientologist
Jennifer Lopez has been successfully converted to Scientology by her best friend and King of Queens star Leah Remini (above). In an interview with The Daily Beast, J. Lo admits she'd let her children attend a Scientology school then basically confesses she's a follower herself:
“I do know a lot about Scientology. And I know about the practices. I know all about what the technology is and all that kind of stuff. It’s very helpful. So in a sense, yeah, you do call on it.”
“Do you consider yourself a Scientologist?”
“No…I wouldn't have a problem saying [I was] because I know what it is. I have no problems with it and it really actually bothers me that people have such a negative feeling towards it.”
“That it is too exotic? Too cultish?”
“Just negative feelings.”
“Would you consider schooling Emme and Max in a Scientology school?”
“Yeah. I wouldn’t mind. Not at all. Because I know that the technologies that they have are very helpful…It’s all about communication. That’s the thing I really don’t like about talking about this. I do know so many great people who do do it, who choose it as a lifestyle and really follow it and it is their religion…I just wish that people wouldn’t judge it without knowing what it is.”
Yes. I, too, wish people wouldn't judge a religion that drains your bank account and tells you invisible beings control your daily life. But enough about Christianity. Now, as for Scientology, c'mon, it was invented by a science fiction writer who wanted to make a quick buck. That's like George Lucas claiming Star Wars is real and for $1,000 he'll teach you how to use the Force to get laid. - - Do you think he takes PayPal?
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Oct 7 2008Amy Winehouse courted by Scientologists
Amy Winehouse could be joining the ranks of Tom Cruise. She's been contacted by the Church of Scientology who think they can cure her using their Narconon system which, God Xenu willing, involves sticking your face in a volcano. The Daily Mirror reports:
One of Amy’s inner circle tells me: “She had a call from the celebrity branch of the Church Of Scientology. She thinks they got her number through one of the American music producers who worked on her Back to Black album. They told her they wanted to help her beat drugs and could tailor-make a programme so she wouldn’t have to go to a residential centre. She liked that idea because her husband Blake is out of prison soon and wouldn’t want to be away from him when he’s finally freed.”
Judging by these pics, I'm sure Amy's father Mitch is open to any help he can get:
MITCH: Amy, love, these Scientologist blokes want to help.
AMY: Me ass, daddy. They want to turn me into a zombie like the Katie Holmes fellow.
MITCH: Will you just hear them out?
AMY: I'll shit in me bloody shoe first.
MITCH: Amy, dear, you already shat in your shoe.
AMY: I mean me other ones.
MITCH: Those too.
AMY: Right... let me see your shoe a bit then, dad?
MITCH: No.
