Tom tries to avoid reporters in China

SHANGHAI, China (AP) — Tom Cruise kept a low profile while shooting scenes for ``Mission: Impossible III,'' eluding the hordes of reporters staking out his hotel. ``Hide-and-seek with brother Tom,'' said a headline in the Shanghai Morning Post above pictures of Cruise's white van pulling away from the Four Seasons hotel where the star is staying. Cruise wasn't shown in any of the pictures. Cruise arrived in the city early Monday aboard a private jet, Shanghai media reported. He was reportedly spotted strolling near his hotel Monday evening, but has otherwise stayed clear of the media and fans. He was expected to stay in Shanghai for up to 10 days, newspapers said. Cruise's management couldn't be reached for comment, and Yvonne Mu, a public relations officer with the Four Seasons, declined to give details about his stay. The 43-year-old actor is starring and co-producing the third installment in the ``Mission: Impossible'' series, which also has filmed scenes in Rome and at an 18th-century palace north of Naples, Italy. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the movie is due for release in May. Thanks to JJB for a couple pics