Schwarzenegger to star in action thriller 'Ten'

The film, which is being distributed by Open Road Films, will be directed by "Training Day," "S.W.A.T." and "U-571" writer David Ayer.

The film will follow an elite but crooked DEA task force that battles the world's deadliest drug cartels, when they're not busy stealing millions of dollars. The team thinks its thievery is a well-kept secret, until someone begins bumping them off one by one.

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "A Good Day to Die Hard" writer Skip Woods penned the original screenplay.

Bill Block, Paul Hanson, Joe Roth, Palak Patel and Al Ruddy will produce, with Alex Ott of Ayer's Crave Films serving as executive producer. QED International is financing the project.

Ayer's most recent directing project, "End of Watch" will be released by Open Road in September. Schwarzenegger, who's currently filming the action flick "The Tomb," also co-stars in the action sequel "The Expendables 2" with Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone, among others.

"I am really excited about this project and the team that's come together," Schwarzenegger said of the project. "David Ayer is incredibly talented and exactly what I want for a story this compelling."

Promising that "Ten" will provide "an amazing role for Arnold," Ayer added, "Reality is the watchword of this project and an exciting cast is in the works."

Ayer called Schwarzenegger "one of my longtime heroes."

Schwarzenegger's signing on for "Ten," along with "The Tomb" and "The Expendables 2," marks an ongoing return to the big screen for the 64-year-old, after he embarked on a comeback that was nearly destroyed by personal scandal.

In May 2011 the actor put all upcoming projects on hold after news broke that he had fathered an illegitimate child with he and then-wife Maria Shriver's housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

(Shriver separated from Schwarzenegger, who had recently termed out as California's governor, shortly before news of the affair broke.)

However, in July 2011, Schwarzenegger resumed comeback plans with the Lionsgate action thriller "The Last Stand." That film, which stars Schwarzenegger as a small-town sheriff, has wrapped production and is slated for a January 18, 2013 release. (Reuters)

Schwarzenegger to star in film

LOS ANGELES: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back at work -- with a real Jackass.

The former California governor and action star is now shooting "The Last Stand," Lionsgate's chase story, with "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville and Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Lionsgate announced Monday.

Harry Dean Stanton, Eduardo Noriega, Rodrigo Santoro, Luis Guzman and Jaimie Alexander also star.

Shooting began Monday and will take place in New Mexico and Nevada.

The Korean director Kim Jee-Woon ("A Tale of Two Sisters," "The Good, The Bad, The Weird") is directing.

"The Last Stand" is about a former Los Angeles Police officer who becomes the sheriff of a sleepy border town and finds himself standing between a ruthless drug cartel leader and the border.

Lionsgate says the movie includes "one of the most daring face offs in cinema history."
The movie is based on Andrew Knauer's spec script which Jeffrey Nachmanoff ("The Day After Tomorrow") rewrote. (Reuters)

Stallone and Schwarzenegger in film stand off

Hollywood's screen rivals --Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger are likely to clash over the title of the next Rambo movie. The script for the latest installment in the action series is complete and has been named as Rambo: The Last Stand.

And the former Californian governor, who is set to make his action return in the similarly titled Last Stand is likely to have a clash over the same title, reported Sun online. The Terminator star announced the movie in April and now Rambo screenwriter Sean Hood has revealed the script for the fifth movie is complete, although Stallone is yet to commit.

"I recently finished a first draft of Rambo: Last Stand for Millennium films, based on a story idea by Sylvester Stallone. Hopefully, Stallone will eventually have the time and the inclination to do another Rambo. I met with Stallone twice last year. He gave me a book, an older screenplay, and about twenty pages he'd written himself to use as inspiration for the last chapter of the Rambo saga. It's more in line with the small-town thriller of First Blood," said Hood.

Before embarking on their respective shoots, the aging action heroes will be working together on the sequel to last year's hit movie The Expendables.

Arnie could be charged over cigar

VIENNA: Was it lit or was it cold? The status of a cigar in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mouth at an Austrian airport could decide whether or not he faces legal action.

Smoking at airports is banned in Austria and an anti-smoking lobby said Tuesday it plans to launch a suit against the former California governor for puffing on a stogie after arriving in June at Salzburg Airport.

But officials suggest the affair will go up in smoke.

Salzburg municipal legal expert Josef Goldberger told state broadcaster ORF that Arnie can ignore any requests from authorities in his homeland to respond since the charge is not covered by treaties.

Airport spokesman Alexander Klaus, meanwhile, says the cigar was out. ”Burning cigars smoke and there were no puffs for Schwarzenegger,” he says.

I feel excellent," Christopher "

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher has said that he is feeling much better in the wake of his recent accident.

The 13-year-old was admitted to intensive care after breaking several bones and suffering a collapsed lung while surfing in Malibu earlier this month.

Christopher was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday and has since been seen driving around Los Angeles with his big sister Katherine.

While out on the town, Christopher took the time to tell TMZ that he is feeling "excellent" following his stint in the intensive care unit.

Arnold and his estranged wife Maria Shriver released a statement earlier this week in which they revealed that their son will make a full recovery.

The couple announced their separation in May after 25 years of marriage.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son released from hospital

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son has been released from hospital.

Christopher Schwarzenegger - the 13-year-old son of the former Governor of California and his estranged spouse Maria Shriver - had been in intensive care after suffering a collapsed lung, broken bones and broken ribs in a boogie boarding accident in Malibu last Sunday but his mother has now confirmed he was allowed home last night.

Maria tweeted: "Blessed to be able to take Christopher out of the hospital last night. What a feeling of relief knowing that he's going to be fine."

Arnold also took to his twitter page to thank the efforts of medical staff involved in treating his son.

He posted: "I knew Christopher couldn't be stopped! Big thanks to all the doctors, nurses & staff at UCLA that helped him recover."

The 'Terminator' star had earlier thanked fans for their support and well-wishes.

He wrote: "Thanks for all your support for Christopher. It means a lot to me & to him. He's doing much better & we'll have him back at full speed soon."

Maria and Arnold - who split shortly before it was revealed he had fathered a 13-year-old child with their former housekeeper - have three other kids, Katherine, 21, Christina, 19 and Patrick, 17.

Son recovering from surfing mishap: Schwarzenegger

LOS ANGELES — Arnold Schwarzenegger says his 13-year-old son Christopher will soon be back "at full speed" after a surfing accident last week left him hospitalized in intensive care.

The former California governor and movie star -- who is being divorced by his wife Maria Shriver after he admitted to fathering a child by their housekeeper -- thanked well-wishers who voiced support for the boy's recovery.

"Thanks for all your support for Christopher. It means a lot to me & to him," said Schwarzenegger, who released a joint statement with Shriver on Friday talking about "our son Christopher."

"He's doing much better & we'll have him back at full speed soon," he said on his Twitter feed.
The teenager spent last week in intensive care after suffering broken bones and a collapsed lung in the boogie-boarding accident in Malibu the weekend before last, according to media reports.

Shriver filed for divorce three weeks ago citing "irreconcilable differences" with her husband, whom she married in 1986, following his admission in May that he fathered a child with the couple's housekeeper.
In filings to the Los Angeles Superior Court last week, Schwarzenegger said he would refuse financial support for Shriver, while seeking joint custody of their two minor children, Patrick and Christopher.

Shriver is a member of the storied Kennedy political clan, and jointly she and Schwarzenegger are reported to be worth $400 million.

The Austrian-born former bodybuilder, a liberal Republican, left office in January, and started to return to show business, with plans for a "Governator" comic book and animated TV show.

But he put his comeback on hold in May, telling his agents that "all his motion picture projects currently underway or being negotiated (should) stop planning until further notice." Source: AFP

Schwarzenegger has another love child

Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be bracing for more sex cheat claims as another woman has claimed she had his secret love child.

The actor has admitted his marriage collapsed because he had a baby with a housekeeper 14 years ago but hid the truth from his wife Maria Shriver.

And sources close to the action movie hero said the Shriver is horrified by the possibility of more women coming forward.

It has been reported that one woman has contacted a lawyer claiming Schwarzenegger is the father of her daughter and has asked for a DNA test to prove paternity.

She has claimed that she met the Terminator star at a club eight years ago and had a brief fling.

She has no evidence to prove the actor is the father.

"Arnie faces the possibility of more and more women claiming they had a relationship with him. It will be an increasingly tough time for both him and Maria,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

Miley Cyrus 'dating Schwarzenegger's son'

Miley Cyrus is allegedly dating Arnold Schwarzenegger's son.

According to American tabloid National Enquirer, the 'Can't Be Tamed' singer first rang Patrick Schwarzenegger after asking her friend Selena Gomez for his number.

A source claimed that the pair have subsequently shared "several coffee dates" and that Cyrus is "looking to rope Patrick into a full-fledged romance".

However, Patrick's parents - former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist and author Maria Shriver - are rumoured to be dubious about the relationship, worrying that "Miley might lure Patrick into the Hollywood party scene".

Reports last month suggested that Cyrus was dating former boyfriend Liam Hemsworth again after she hinted that she was not single. Meanwhile, Patrick's parents released a statement earlier this week announcing that they are separating.

In contrast, Cyrus's own parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, have reconciled.

Schwarzenegger, Shriver part ways after 25 years

Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver have confirmed their split after 25 years of marriage.

Shriver, who tied the knot with Schwarzenegger in 1986, moved out of their Brentwood, California home a few weeks ago, reports the Los Angeles Times.

However, the two will take care of their four children together and are working "on the future" of their relationship, reports contactmusic.com.

"This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us. After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship," they said in a joint statement.

"We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the center of both of our lives. We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."

Osama Bin Laden death: Celebrity reactions

The death of Osama Bin Laden has prompted a huge reaction from the celebrity world this morning.

The Al-Qaeda leader's demise was announced this morning by US president Barack Obama, who confirmed that the terrorist was killed in a military operation in Pakistan.

Hollywood actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger said: "I'm proud of our men and women in uniform. Wherever you are, take a minute to say thank you to one of the brave heroes who serve our country."

Meanwhile, 'Smile' singer Lily Allen joked: "I know that Osama Bin Laden is dead, but if we could all stop for a minute to consider today's REAL news I'd very much appreciate it... It is my birthday."

CNN newsman Piers Morgan stated: "Bin Laden dead. Wow... What a moment for Obama. What a moment for America. Magnificent address by the President. And magnificent operation. This is his finest hour."

Actress Christina Applegate wrote: "Let me try this one more time... my heart raced when I heard the news. the terror he caused us was epic.the lives lost, too many."

West Wing star Rob Lowe said: "Did we get Osama Bin Laden tonight?!! Is it true?!! #justice!!"

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian also commented: "Wow!!! "@CNN: Congressional and administration officials tell CNN Osama bin Laden is dead. He was reportedly killed in Afghanistan."

Talkshow host Carson Daly tweeted: "Osama bin laden is dead. Thank God. Turn on your TV or radio."

Schwarzenegger: 'Politics costs millions'

Former Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently admitted that his political career cost him millions of dollars.

Schwarzenegger has claimed that if he had continued his film career rather than entering politics, which involves numerous out-of-pocket expenses, then he would have much more money than he does now.

"In all it is probably more than $200 million," Schwarzenegger told Gossip Cop, when asked how much he had lost from serving as Governor. "I'm not sorry, it was more than worth it."

Schwarzenegger added that although he didn't regret his political career, he did feel that it had damaged his family life, and admitted that he hopes to repair it now his term in office has ended.

The actor's last film appearance was an uncredited cameo in Sylvester Stallone's 2010 film The Expendables.

The Best Schwarzenegger Movies You’ve Never Seen

Utter the phrase “I’ll be back” to anyone, and the person will instantly know you’re quoting Arnold Schwarzenegger in any number of movies. Arguably the most famous California governor in history (only one jelly-bean-loving former president can compete for the title), Schwarzengger’s movies and catchphrases are the stuff of legend. But what about the movies (and roles) you haven’t heard about? Let’s check out the five best that you haven’t seen (and five honorable mentions).

1. Raw Deal (1986)
One might say this film got a raw deal. (Har.) Coming between the double punch of Commando (1985) and Predator (1987), this flick casts Arnold as a small-town sheriff seeking revenge. If the idea of the Governator slaughtering hundreds of mobsters in a gravel pit to the tune of the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” doesn’t sell you on seeing this, you’re not a true fan.

2. Red Sonja (1985)
Most Arnold fans rightly adore Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984), but they’ve forgotten about his appearance in another Robert E. Howard adaptation, Red Sonja. In it, Arnold plays a sword-wielding barbarian (not unlike Conan) named Lord Kalidor who travels across a barren wasteland fighting evil.


3. The Villain (1979)
One of Schwarzenegger’s earliest appearances on film was in this 1979 comedy as Handsome Stranger. Appearing opposite Ann-Margaret and Kirk Douglas, Arnold had his first brush with true stardom, though the movie itself was a flop. Fun fact: The rest stop in Terminator 2 is named after Kirk Douglas’ character, Cactus Jack.

4. Stay Hungry (1976)
The first truly good movie Arnold starred in. Schwarzenegger plays against type here as Joe Santo, an Austrian bodybuilder trying to win the Mr. Universe contest. It’s surprising that this movie preceded Pumping Iron by one year, as the fictional account and documentary account are basically the same. For Stay Hungry, he received a Best Newcomer Golden Globe.

5. Hercules in New York (1970)
Though he was cast under his stage name at the time, Arnold Strong, this is Schwarzenegger’s first scripted role. Don’t expect a revelatory performance; this is a movie to be filed under “So bad, it’s good.” But through the mess, Arnie shines.

Honorable Mentions:

1. Cars (2006) – Other than in his face-mapping role in this summer’s Terminator Salvation, this is the most animated Arnie has ever been. Appropriately, he plays the voice of a yellow Hummer in California’s capital.

2. Around the World in 80 Days (2004) – Most viewers skipped Jackie Chan’s family-friendly Around the World, and thus missed Arnold’s fierce turn as the Turkish prince Hapi.

3. The Rundown (2003) – In a “passing the torch” moment in Peter Berg’s action-comedy, Schwarzenegger spies Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the former wrestler enters a club, and tells him to “have fun.”

4. Red Heat (1988) – Released the same year as Twins, this other Arnie comedy casts the muscle man as a tough Soviet cop opposite James Belushi’s wacky Chicago one.

5. Pumping Iron (1977) – Most people know that this documentary introduced Arnold to the world-at-large, but few have actually seen it. Also featuring a pre-Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno. This is an essential piece of Arnold-movie history.