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The problem with a lot of movie sequels is that they are too similar to the original films. Often at times, they'll copy the plot and style of the first installment so closely they feel more like remakes rather than a standalone film.

But that's never been the case with "Mission: Impossible" ever since Tom Cruise first turned the classic 1960s TV spy show into a big-screen blockbuster 15 years ago.

And while a few key elements have shown up in each sequel -- Cruise, Ving Rhames, identity-concealing masks, and, of course, the theme song -- the subsequent movies have their own look and feel. Each movie had a different director (Brian De Palma, John Woo and J.J. Abrams, respectively) who put their own stamp on the material. And the sequels brought in new costars, exotic locales and hair-raising stunts to try to top the one that came before.

From the looks of the just-released trailer, the fourth film, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," could be the most radical departure yet. Cruise returns as IMF secret agent Ethan Hunt, but this time he's backed by a new team that includes the Oscar-nominated star of "The Hurt Locker," Jeremy Renner. The cast also includes Paula Patton ("Precious"), Josh Holloway (TV's "Lost"), and Simon Pegg (the first actor other than Cruise and Rhames to appear in two "M:I" movies).

The added stars mean that Cruise's character isn't doing all the action himself in this movie. The trailer shows Renner dropping down an airshaft on cables, much like Cruise did so memorably in the first movie. And Holloway can be seen running across a rooftop and plummeting to the ground. Even Pegg, who was stuck behind a computer in "Mission: Impossible 3," gets in on the fighting.

Still, Cruise isn't exactly sitting on the sidelines in "Ghost Protocol." The trailer has him running from massive explosions, getting tossed around inside a rolling car, and narrowly avoiding getting squished by another flipping vehicle. And in an already infamous stunt, Cruise can be seen hanging off Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest structure ever built. He really did dangle from wires outside of the building almost 1500 feet in the air.

Naturally, the movie crosses the globe, filming in the United Arab Emirates, Russia, India, and the Czech Republic.

Ghost Protocol also has an international cast of villains, including Anil Kapoor ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Michael Nyqvist ("The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo") and Léa Seydoux ("Robin Hood"). Plus, some scenes in the movie were shot on IMAX cameras, so the big scenes will fill up the giant-sized screens like in "The Dark Knight."

"Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" also breaks new ground by being the first live-action movie directed by Brad Bird. Formerly a director of animated films for Pixar, Bird won Academy Awards for his movies "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille." It's very unusual for a "first-time" director to get the reins of a big-budget action spectacle like this, but it's not the first time. J.J. Abrams also hadn't directed a feature when he made "M:I3," and he went on to have hits with "Star Trek" and "Super 8."

So which B-town actress was made the surgical victim? It was none other than Shilpa Shetty who’s previously been questioned about going under the knife, but denied all reports.

Nevertheless nothing is hidden in showbiz, especially when co-star Anil Kapoor had rewarded Shilpa Shetty as 'the worst case of botox' on Karan Johar's chat show. But he didn’t stop there, as he went onto telling the world about how Shilpa’s lip and nose job affected the continuity of his film Badhai Ho Badhai.

Though we can understand a directors concerns, Shilpa was reported to be feeling very upset about Anil’s statement made after 8 long years and that on national television.
 The two actors haven’t spoken ever since, however daughter Sonam was the one that wanted to settle this matter once and for all.

Recently, Shilpa Shetty with hubby Raj Kundra was dining at a restaurant in Mumbai, Sonam and her sister Rhea happen to be there too and even made an appoint to walk up to Shilpa’s table and reports claim, Shilpa and Sonam met like long lost friends.

Whether or not Papa Anil Kapoor came up in their conversation is still a mystery; however Shilpa and Raj didn’t leave the restaurant without saying goodbye to Sonam. While Papa Anil Kapoor stays unaffected about the whole situation, Sonam showed her senior some respect and even advised her on some of the restaurant’s best dishes.

Do you think Anil should take notes from his daughter and stop acting so childish? Or did Shilpa deserve the comments?

Ask actress Sonam Kapoor about her plans for her birthday tomorrow, and she’s quick to say that she plans to be home and spend some quality time with her folks.

“There are no big plans for my birthday. In fact, it is quite the opposite. I am planning to stay at home and spend some quality time with my family,” says the actress while flitting in between shots. However, sources say that her sister Rhea and friends have planned a surprise party for her, but the venue of the party couldn’t be confirmed. It is learnt that Sonam might just be whisked away to a suburban night spot.

Sonam, who made news for her debut at Cannes last month, elaborates, “It’s been quite a busy time for me. I haven’t been able to give time to my family. I think they deserve my time and attention on my birthday and what would be better when I have my sister, brother, mom and dad to wish me on my birthday?” asks the actress who turns 26.

The actress has also just recovered from an acute stomach ailment. “With so many projects on my shoulders, I cannot afford to fall sick anymore. I am very careful about what I am eating and drinking these days,” she adds.

So what is Sonam’s dream gift? “Oh, I just love diamonds! They are surely a girl’s best friend,” she says.