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Arnold Schwarzenegger in talks for 'The Toxic Avenger'

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to take on a lead role in a reboot of the cult '80s horror/comedy film "The Toxic Avenger," announced International Film Trust. Steve Pink, screenwriter of "High Fidelity" and director of "Hot Tub Time Machine," will direct. Schwarzenegger will play a former Special Forces agent called The Exterminator as he helps a young man who becomes a super-strong monster after surviving the misdeeds of a corrupt chemical company.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in talks for 'The Toxic Avenger'

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to take on a lead role in a reboot of the cult '80s horror/comedy film "The Toxic Avenger," announced International Film Trust. Steve Pink, screenwriter of "High Fidelity" and director of "Hot Tub Time Machine," will direct. Schwarzenegger will play a former Special Forces agent called The Exterminator as he helps a young man who becomes a super-strong monster after surviving the misdeeds of a corrupt chemical company.

Tom Cruise accepts his fifth 'Mission: Impossible'

American actor/producer Tom Cruise has officially agreed to reprise the role of agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of "Mission: Impossible." With the exception of executive producer J.J. Abrams, Cruise is the only big name to sign up as yet for the fifth episode. The project team is now looking to recruit a screenwriter and director, according to Deadline.com.

Ang Lee visits Taiwan ahead of launch of "Tyrant"

Taipei, May 6 (EFE).- Award-winning Taiwanese movie director Ang Lee arrived in Taiwan Monday to give a boost to the local film industry before premiering his first television production in the U.S with the series "Tyrant," and after refusing an offer to direct "Cleopatra." Lee, invited here by the Culture Ministry, will hold meetings with the local film industry and take part in two TV programs with cultural and political personalities of the island.

Hollywood abandons Hollywood in search of lower production costs

Los Angeles, May 6 (EFE).- The flight of film productions from Los Angeles to cities like Atlanta, New Orleans and Vancouver, much more flexible in terms of taxes and more generous in granting financing, is a trend that candidates running for mayor of the Southern California city will try to turn around.

Tom Hanks, 'Kinky' musical up for Tonys

Tom Hanks was the big name on the nominations list Tuesday for this year's Tony Awards, but the musicals "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda" were vying for the heaviest haul of gongs. Hanks, better known for his work in Hollywood, shone in "Lucky Guy," a Nora Ephron play about the ups and downs of controversial New York journalist Mike McAlary. Hanks is up for the best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play. "Lucky Guy" is also listed for best play and four other categories, while the revival of "Golden Boy" surpassed that with eight nominations.

'Pain and Gain' muscles to top of US box office

Action comedy "Pain & Gain," starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, grabbed the top spot at the US box office in its debut weekend, industry figures showed Monday. The Paramount Pictures production about bodybuilders caught up in a botched kidnapping scheme snagged $20.2 million, according to tracker Exhibitor Relations. "Oblivion," the post-apocalyptic action flick starring Tom Cruise, came in second with $17.8 million in ticket sales, ahead of "42," a biopic about trailblazing black baseball star Jackie Robinson, which made $10.7 million.

'Pain and Gain' grabs top spot at US box office

Action comedy "Pain & Gain" starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson grabbed the top spot at the US box office in its debut this weekend, snagging $20 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Paramount Pictures production about bodybuilders caught up in crime pushed "Oblivion" into second place, according to tracker Exhibitor Relations. The post-apocalyptic action flick starring Tom Cruise picked up $17.4 million in ticket sales, ahead of "42," a biopic about trailblazing black baseball star Jackie Robinson, which came third with $10.7 million.

Jim Jarmusch's vampire love story gets Cannes slot

A vampire love story by independent US film-maker Jim Jarmusch has been awarded a coveted place in the official line-up at next month's Cannes film festival, organisers said on Friday. "Only Lovers Left Alive" with Tom Hiddleston, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt and Mia Wasikowska takes to 20 the number of films in competition for the top Palme d'Or prize at the Riviera movie extravaganza. The other 19 films in the May 15-26 competition were unveiled last week.

Kidman, Lee join Spielberg on Cannes festival jury

Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman and director Ang Lee will join Steven Spielberg next month on the Cannes film festival jury, organisers said on Wednesday. Australian Kidman won the best actress Academy Award for her portrayal of author Virginia Woolf in "The Hours" while Taiwan-born Lee was named best director earlier this year for his fantasy epic "Life of Pi".
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