Putting words in the mouths of superstars may seem like an impossible dream to struggling young writers, but it's something that happens from time to time. A case in point is DreamWorks and Paramount's thriller "Collateral," directed by Michael Mann and starring Tom Cruise, which goes into production in early October after many years of twists and turns. Also starring are Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

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