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Shia Leboeuf making a statement in Glendale, CA by wearing a paper bag over his head and plastic bags as gloves in an attempt to “disguise” himself from the paparazzi.

Of course another way to prevent the paparazzi from following you around would be to NOT walk around in broad daylight wearing a paper bag over your head -but then they might not think you’re relevant.

Someone who has no problem with being photographed is Chris Evans, seen here in L.A. last night. Chis’ new action flick, “Push,” opens in theatres February 6th. Check out the official site push-themovie.com.

Character posters for Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer are out. Check the entire set out along with the poster to 28 Weeks Later at the Gotham Journal Flickr gallery.

Casting news all around. Bryce Dallas Howard is in negotiations to replace Lindsay Lohan as the lead in Tennessee Williams’ “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond“. The recently uncovered screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning Williams, centers on Fisher Willow, a Memphis debutante with a distaste for narrow-minded people and a penchant for shocking and insulting her high society counterparts. Ann-Margret plays Willow’s spinster aunt and Chris Evans co-stars as Jimmy, a handsome farm hand who may be Fisher’s way out of her personal hell. Ellen Burstyn and David Strathairn round off the cast.

Bryce is a natural for the part of Williams’ rebellious socialite, she’s an amazing actress and one of the very, very few young actresses working today who could pull the part off. Question is, what were they thinking when they originally cast Lindsay Lohan? Whoever made that decision should be fired. Lohan, of course, is known more for her substance abuse, partying, and personal life than for her so-called acting “career”.

Source: Production Weekly

In other casting news, Zac Efron one of the stars of the Disney sugar rush phenomenon known as “High School Musical”, is apparently in talks to star as Speed Racer in the Wachowski brothers’ ( The Matrix ) big screen adaptation of the popular cartoon show. Efron, 19, has been “granted permission” by the Disney Reich to take a break from filming “High School Musical 2″ ( god help us ), in order to audition for the role. Efron already looks like an anime character, making it easier to create action figures and other paraphernalia which will no doubt be sold at Disney’s Speed Racer The Musical on Broadway – I can see it coming.

And finally – she’s not even a year old, but “it” girl Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is already a force to be dealt with. The newborn has taken over co-starring chores on daddy Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett’s upcoming film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. Seems Shiloh had to step in when “twin sisters hired to take turns playing Cate Blanchett’s character as a baby wouldn’t settle down”- amateurs.

Ever the consummate professional, Shiloh saved the day when “quick-thinking Brad realised his daughter’s happy and mellow disposition made her a quick fix for the role.” “Shiloh was swiftly put in costume” and a star was born – for the second time in under a year.

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald and is currently filming in New Orleans under the direction of David Fincher ( Se7en, Zodiac ). Shiloh is pictured above with sister Zahara and brother Maddox, both of whom clearly need new agents.

Source: The New Zealand Herald

Summer’s right around the corner and so is the attack of the Summer Blockbusters. Kicking things off is Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which opens June 15th, 2007. Here’s a sneak peek at one of the posters ( this one featuring the Silver Surfer ) and an advance TV spot for the film.

Related: Fantastic Four official site

Chris Evans is Gotham Journal’s Hunk Of The Day –which of course is just a cheap excuse to post a picture of Chris shirtless. Yeah.

First official studio still from Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer, the sequel to last summer’s popcorn flick Fantastic Four. Stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans are shown here along side their new vehicle the Fantasticar, looking suspiciously like action figures. Jessica Alba is sporting a new, long due, much like the comic book version of her character Sue Storm and Chris Evans is uhm, well hey there!

Vodka Pig
April 12, 2006 –
Source: Page Six

“Fantastic Four” star Chris Evans tried to snatch a mere mortal’s bottle of vodka. At Nest in Chelsea, Evans and pals approached a table in the VIP area and started pouring drinks. The table’s occupant appeared and asked Evans, “What the hell are you doing?” Evans and his posse were escorted by security back to the main area.