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Bulls 'escape from Diaz, Cruise set'

Two women have been injured after bulls escaped from a film set, reports say.

GossipCop claims that seven bulls escaped from the set of Knight & Day in Cadiz, Spain.

The animals were allegedly on the loose for about 40 minutes before they were captured again.

The film, which stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, had been in rehearsals before shooting begins this week.

Neither Cruise or Diaz were at the scene, as they are not expected to begin filming until next weekend.

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Kidman: 'Nine helped get me back to work'

Nicole Kidman has revealed that making the movie Nine helped her take "baby steps" back into the film industry.

The Australian Oscar-winner, who had daughter Sunday Rose in July last year, said that the film helped her through the difficult process of going back to work after having a baby.

Kidman is quoted by Yahoo as saying: "My daughter Sunday Rose was six weeks old when I started work on it... now I have a life! I didn't have one then, but I have one now. I have Sunday Rose and Keith and Connor and Bella."

Nine is due for release next year and also stars Penelope Cruz, Dame Judi Dench and Kate Hudson.

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More '30 Days of Night' sequels hinted

30 Days of Night: Dark Days creator Steve Niles has hinted that further sequels may be on the way.

Shooting recently began on the straight-to-DVD sequel to Niles's 30 Days of Night, which was adapted into a film in 2007 with Josh Hartnett in the lead role.

"Right now we're just trying to get this one in the can," Niles told Bloody Disgusting. "If that goes well, we're set up to move forward.

"We got a great young cast that we can bring along if this works out well, and we'll be ready to keep going with the story. Plus, the comics are done. God, what do we have, like seven different graphic novels now if it actually took off?"

Dark Days is the ongoing story of Stella Olemaun as she seeks revenge for her husband Eben's death in the first film.

Vampire comic series 30 Days of Night has spawned an extensive collection of sequels.

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Grey 'thought movie message was a trick'

Sasha Grey has said that she initially thought she was being tricked when she was approached to star in Steven Soderbergh's new movie The Girlfriend Experience.

The porn star told The Daily Telegraph that she was first contacted by Soderbergh's screenwriters David Levien and Brian Koppelman about the role via her MySpace page.

Grey said: "I thought it was a trick. Then I came home one day and heard a voicemail from Steven Soderbergh."

She then met the director at Warner Bros and he offered her the part immediately after a conversation.

Of the possibility of forging a career as a mainstream Hollywood actress after the movie, Grey added: "Anyone with that idea would be a fool."

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Graham to play Ringo in 'Yellow Submarine'?

Stephen Graham (This Is England) will play Ringo Starr in the 3D update of animated Beatles movie Yellow Submarine, according to The Sun.

Released in 1968, the film followed the pop quartet (voiced by impersonators) as they journeyed with Captain Fred to Pepperland in order to free it from the Blue Meanies. The 16 songs used in the original movie will be included in the remake.

Director Robert Zemeckis will oversee the film using the same technology that brought to life his recent A Christmas Carol adaptation.

John Simm and Ralf Little have also reportedly auditioned for roles in Yellow Submarine.

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Linklater: 'Zac Efron is real leading man'

Me And Orson Welles director Richard Linklater has praised Zac Efron for being a "real leading man".

The High School Musical actor stars alongside Christian McKay and Claire Danes in the upcoming period drama, based on one young man's experience with the legendary theatre star.

Speaking to DS at the film's UK premiere, Linklater said: "Zac was the first guy I sat down with [for the role of Richard Samuels].

"I'd only seen him in one movie - Hairspray - and I just thought he was perfect. He's really smart, he works hard and he has that innocence but knowing."

Linklater added: "He's a real leading man. He had to go toe-to-toe with Orson Welles and not get blown off the screen. It's a testament to his charisma and screen presence that he pulls that off."

Me And Orson Welles is released this week in the US and in the UK on December 4.

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Zac Efron: 'I want to be a Bond villain'

Zac Efron has revealed that he would love to play the villain in a James Bond movie someday.

The 22-year-old actor - currently promoting new film Me And Orson Welles - claimed that he is a "huge" fan of the British spy franchise.

"I'm a huge James Bond fan," Contactmusic quotes Efron as saying. "I'd love to be a Bond baddie. I've seen pretty much every Bond film.

"Sean Connery is my favourite and I really like Goldeneye with Pierce Brosnan."

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Tom Cruise films Austrian rooftop dash

Tom Cruise has been seen sprinting across the rooftops of an Austrian city as part of filming for his latest movie Knight And Day.

The actor, who stars alongside Cameron Diaz in the action-comedy, landed in Salzburg on Thursday and reportedly got straight to work in the old part of the region.

Oscar-winning picture The Sound Of Music was filmed in the European city, which is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Gabriele Ramsauer showed Cruise around the composer's one-time home and apparently said that he was a lovely guest. "He told us all about his daughter Suri, that she is so spirited and interested in everything," the guide noted.

Production on the film was temporarily put on hold last week after two women were allegedly injured on set in Cadiz, Spain. The incident happened after seven bulls escaped and ran wild for about 40 minutes before being recaptured.

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Mel Gibson denies return to 'Mad Max'

Mel Gibson has said that he is not likely to appear in the next Mad Max film.

The actor told Australia's Herald Sun about a recent conversation he had with George Miller, director of the forthcoming Mad Max: Fury Road. The star said that he is not seeking a cameo in the film.

"Oh gosh, I don't know what he's up to. Not with me, I don't think, man, I'm a bit old and long in the tooth for that number... You need somebody who can get around a bit quicker," Gibson replied when asked about his involvement with the movie.

The Braveheart helmer played the lead role in the original Mad Max and its two sequels, The Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome.

Actor Tom Hardy has been linked to portray Max in Fury Road.

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Kat Dennings joins Marvel's 'Thor'

Kat Dennings has been cast in Thor, Marvel Studios' forthcoming comic book adaptation.

Thor co-star Natalie Portman leaked the news to MTV.

"Well I'm really excited… Kat Dennings is going to be in it with me and she's a good friend and an amazing actress, so I'm looking forward to that," Portman said.

It is unknown what role the Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist actress has been picked to play in the film.

Dennings joins Portman as well as Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Jaimie Alexander in the superhero picture, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Thor is slated for a May 2010 release.

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Damon turned down 'Trek's George Kirk role

J.J. Abrams has revealed that Matt Damon turned down the role of George Kirk in his Star Trek movie.

The Bourne Ultimatum actor had been linked to the role of James T. Kirk in the franchise revival, however Abrams informed MTV that he had in fact spoken to Damon about playing Kirk's father George, who appeared in Trek's opening sequence.

Abrams said: "I did [approach Damon], but not for the role of James Kirk. I went to Damon for the role of Kirk's father, and he declined in the most gracious and understandable and logical of reasons. We lucked out with Chris Hemsworth, and he did a great job."

The director reasoned that a well-known actor in small but pivotal role may have been distracting for audiences.

"The decision was made very early on to have actors who were not necessarily the most famous but the most right for the role," he added.

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Fox: 'Avatar budget rumours ridiculous'

20th Century Fox chairman of filmed entertainment Jim Gianopulos has dubbed reports about Avatar's substantial budget "ridiculous".

Speaking to Reuters in response to claims that the project cost $500 million to make, Gianopulos insisted that the figure, which surfaced in a New York Times article, is inaccurate.

"That's a ridiculous number," he said. "It has actually no relationship to the actual cost of the movie." However, he admitted that Avatar, James Cameron's first film since the record-breaking Titanic, was "quite expensive" to produce.

"There is no question about that. But viewed now, from the perspective of its completion and having seen it, it's a formidable work and money well spent," said Gianopulos, who heads up production on Fox's movie and TV output with Tom Rothman.

Asked if he believes that the sci-fi action film will turn a profit, he replied: "I have no doubt about that."

Avatar opens in cinemas worldwide on December 17.

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Mikhalkov wants Jolie for WWII drama

Nikita Mikhalkov has reportedly approached Angelina Jolie to star in his next movie project.

The Oscar-winning director is preparing to shoot Love And War, a WWII drama based on a love story between three girls from a Moldavian village and soldiers from Romania, Russia and Italy.

Jolie has been sent a script by the Burnt By The Sun helmer in the hope that she will play a school teacher whose fiancé was killed at the beginning of the war.

Italian filmmaker Francesco Gagliardi, who is to be involved in the venture, said: "The script has already been sent to Angelina and we are waiting for her answer."

According to OK, production is scheduled to begin next spring.

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Bruni agrees to star in next Allen film

The wife of the French president has reportedly agreed to be cast in Woody Allen's next film.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy said that she was thrilled when the American director approached her during a visit to Paris earlier this year.

The 41-year-old singer and former model told Canal Plus that she has accepted the offer, despite not knowing what the role will be. "I'm not an actress at all. Perhaps I'll be completely hopeless but I can't miss an opportunity like this one," she explained.

"When I'm a grandmother I'd like to be able to say I made a film with Woody Allen."

Allen said that Bruni was "without question" his first choice for the forthcoming female lead.

"I'm sure she would be wonderful. She has charisma, and she performs, so she's not a stranger to an audience," he added.

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Daniel Day Lewis sent Fergie love letters

Singer Fergie has revealed that she was sent love letters from Nine co-star Daniel Day Lewis.

The actor wrote the letters in the guise of his Nine character Guido, who has a relationship with Fergie's Saraghina in the forthcoming film, reports Popeater.

"Daniel is very charming. I'd go into my dressing room, and I'd find this little note. I'd open it, and it would be Guido's stationary," Fergie said.

She added: "He would write me little notes as Guido. They were very cute and very charming."

Nine, slated for a Christmas release, is based on the original Tony-winning Broadway production, which was inspired by Frederico Fellini movie 8½.

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Tommy Lee Jones exits 'Lincoln Lawyer'

Tommy Lee Jones has left forthcoming film The Lincoln Lawyer, reports Variety.

The Oscar winner was preparing to direct the Michael Connelly novel adaptation, but he is said to have exited the project over creative differences with the movie's script.

Lakeshore Entertainment is reportedly looking to hire a new director for The Lincoln Lawyer, starring Matthew McConaughey.

Jones recently finished filming The Company Men with Ben Affleck and Kevin Costner.

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Mariah Carey to receive acting award

Mariah Carey has been announced as the winner of the 'Breakthrough Performance Award' at the 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

The singer-actress, who plays a social worker in Precious, will receive the prize in January next year.

Event chairman Harold Matzner told PA: "We're delighted to be able to present the 'Breakthrough Performance Award' to the extraordinary, very beautiful and versatile Mariah Carey."

He continued: "In a critically acclaimed role, [she] completely transformed herself from a glamorous music icon to a forthright social worker for the role of Ms. Weiss in Precious."

The award has previously been won by stars such as Freida Pinto, Jennifer Hudson and Marion Cotillard. All these actresses went on to win Oscars for their performances.

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Campbell: 'Craven will direct Scream 4'

Neve Campbell has said that Scream director Wes Craven is coming back to direct the fourth film in the series.

Speaking to Black Book, the actress, who plays Sidney Prescott in the horror franchise, said that she expects to film Scream 4 next April.

"I'm pretty sure at this stage that Wes [Craven] is back on board to direct and Kevin [Williamson] is definitely writing it... so it is going to be great," she commented.

Campbell confessed that she is looking forward to reuniting with co-stars Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

"I haven't spoken to them in a while," she said. "I'm sure it took a while to convince them to take part [in the picture], especially because they're now a very happy family, and of course, it was a long journey for them. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun, and a lot like going back to summer camp."

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Guy Pearce joins Cage's 'Rabbit Jumps'

Guy Pearce has joined the cast of Nicolas Cage revenge thriller The Hungry Rabbit Jumps, reports Production Weekly.

The film, to be directed by Roger Donaldson (The Bank Job), follows a man (Cage) who gets drawn into a vigilante group after his wife (Mad Men's January Jones) is the victim of a violent crime.

Tobey Maguire is producing the project through his Maguire Entertainment firm, while Jim Stern is overseeing for financier Endgame.

Production on The Hungry Rabbit Jumps is scheduled to begin next month in New Orleans.

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Efron: 'I don't want to be predictable'

Zac Efron has revealed that he does not want to be thought of as a predictable actor.

The star told Parade that he was initially nervous about taking on a straight acting role in Me And Orson Welles.

Efron said: "I had never done anything like this before. I was still reeling from everything that had happened to me, all the attention I was suddenly getting from High School Musical.

"I thought, 'Maybe this time I've bitten off more than I can chew because I'm not singing and dancing. It's all about acting'.

"I knew people wouldn't see it as a predictable next move in my career, but I'd like to be known for more than predictability."

Of his time filming on the Isle of Man, he added: "The idea of going to a fairly secluded place where I could kind of just leave all of the attention behind was really appealing.

"[Director] Richard Linklater was like, 'You're going to love it. There are no paparazzi'. So we were in this old theatre filming a scene and suddenly we heard clapping and cheering.

"It turned out there was a bunch of kids who were High School Musical fans and they had found me. So I went outside and signed some autographs. I really found their enthusiasm endearing."

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