Germany Bans Tom Cruise to Film At the Country's Military Sites Because of His Scientology Belief

From NYT
United Artists, the mini-studio now controlled by Tom Cruise and his producing partner, Paula Wagner, ran into a snag over Mr. Cruise’s religion Monday in Germany. Officials banned the company from shooting a film at German military sites because of Mr. Cruise’s adherence to Scientology.
A spokesman for the German Defense Ministry told Reuters that the film, “Valkyrie,” about a 1944 plot to kill Hitler, would not be allowed access to sites, including part of the Defense Ministry in Berlin, where the plot was hatched. The spokesman objected to the casting of Mr. Cruise as Col. Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg, a leader in the failed assassination attempt.
The German government has long been at odds with Scientology, which it does not regard as a religion but as a dangerous sect. Citing Mr. Cruise’s affiliation with the Church of Scientology on Monday, the spokesman described the church as a cult.
While Tom Cruise vowed Scientology will have no impact on his portrayal of a legendary German assassin. We are waiting to see if the Defense Ministry of Germany will finally lift the ban.
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