'mission Impossible Ghost Protocol' Is Loaded With Brad Bird's Signature Style, Says J.j. Abrams

Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog
Thu, 05/05/2011 - 8:05am

Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams successfully restored Ethan Hunt to big-screen glory with "Mission Impossible III," but when "Ghost Protocol" comes our way this December, Abrams will be stepping away from the director's seat in favor of a producer role. But don't worry: the mission is in the very capable hands of Brad Bird, the man [...]

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