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The actor clears up most of the rumors swarming around this upcoming direct-to-DVD sequel.

The manager and half brother of funnyman and film star Dane Cook has been indicted by a Massachusetts grand jury for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from the actor. Citing Attorney General Martha Coakley's office, the Associated Press reports that Darryl McCauley, 43, was charged with eight counts of larceny over $250, forgery and larceny by continuous scheme. According to prosecutors, McCauley was being paid $12,500 a month as Cook's employee at the time he allegedly stole from Cook, says the AP. McCauley is also accused of writing a $3 million check to himself by forging Cook's signature.

Front Page: Guild members vie for President's attention -- About 100 SAG actors picketed outside NBC Burbank studios Thursday while President Obama was inside with Jay Leno for his 'Tonight Show' taping.

The film will be the first animated feature to open the venerable film festival in its 62 yearsThe Cannes film festival will enter an uncharted new dimension in May when it pulls back the curtain on Up, an animated 3-D feature from the Disney Pixar studios. Produced by John Lasseter, the film will be the first animation to open the event in its 62-year history.'We are very happy to have 3-D open Cannes,' said festival spokesman Thierry Fremaux. 'It is one of cinema's upcoming adventures.'Up tells the story of a 78-year-old retiree who tethers helium balloons to his house and flies off to the wilds of South America, unaware that he is carrying a nine-year-old stowaway. The film has been directed by Pixar mainstays Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, while veteran actor Ed Asner provides the voice of its intrepid old adventurer, Carl Fredricksen. Up is released in the US on 29 May and is scheduled for a UK release on 16 October.Traditionally, the Cannes organisers have preferred to keep animat

TV News: Guild members vie for President's attention -- About 100 SAG actors picketed outside NBC Burbank studios Thursday while President Obama was inside with Jay Leno for a taping of 'The Tonight Show.'

Heath Ledger tragically died over a year ago, but we haven't seen the last of him. Indie rock group Modest Mouse is set to release a music video directed by the late actor this year.

When an actor finds the perfect role, a rare sort of magic happens. And you can find it onscreen right now, in The Great Buck Howard.

Call for actors, singers, and dancers! Auditions have been scheduled for the 37th season at Hackmatack Playhouse (Route 9, Berwick, Maine). Auditions are scheduled for 9:30am Saturday and 10:00 Sunday, March 21 and 22 at the Berwick Town Hall. Familiarity of the summer's shows is preferred, but no other preparation is necessary. Musicals will be auditioned on Sat (a dance call as well); and Our Town on Sunday. Musical call backs will be later in the day Sunday. Interested actors are reminded to bring a resume, headshot and your patience. For details, call 207-698-1807 or 207-676-4022.

After starring in the multiple Oscar winning 'Slumdog Millionaire', Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor will play an anti-terrorist cop in hit American TV action drama '24'.

US actor Stacy Keach is recuperating in Los Angeles from a mild stroke, his publicist confirms.