Paul Walker fed his video game addiction with a pre-Christmas shopping spree that included a cameo from fellow 'Fast and Furious' dude, Vin Diesel.
Our gaming world sources (yeah, we got 'em) tell us Paul cruised into a Game Stop in Santa Barbara -- mainly to scoop up "Call of Duty MW3" ... which we're told he referred to as one of the most "bad ass" games ever made. No, duh.
We're told Paul also picked up a copy of "Wheel Man" -- which features his ole pal Diesel ... and is already being developed into a movie, starring Vin.
Maybe Paul's researching for a co-starring role -- or maybe he's just showing Diesel some love. As long as it's not another 'F and F' ... we're down.
Vin Diesel's new "Chronicles of Riddick" movie is back from the dead ... TMZ has learned ... after the production company scrounged up enough cash to pay off some long overdue bills.
We broke the story ... the movie came to a screeching halt last month, when the guy who owns the Montreal studio where the film is being shot LOCKED OUT the cast and crew after complaining that he hadn't gotten paid.
But things have FINALLY changed ... so says studio owner Michel Trudel, who claims the production company recently paid up ... and he's willing to allow the flick to pick up where it left off.
Sources connected with the production tell us ... the studio payment is just ONE step in the right direction -- noting that several members of the crew who had been griping about not receiving paychecks WILL INDEED get their cash in the very near future.
We're told that filming will resume on December 28.
Vin Diesel's comeback as an ass-kicking ex-con from the future is on hold ... because production on the new "Chronicles of Riddick" movie has been shut down over some serious cash flow issues.
TMZ spoke with Michel Trudel -- the owner of the Montreal studio where the new movie is being shot -- who tells us he changed the locks and kicked everyone off the set Wednesday because the production company, One Race Films, has failed to pay up on time.
FYI -- One Race Films was founded by Vin Diesel ... who is also set to produce and star in the upcoming flick.
But Trudel isn't the only one griping about a paycheck -- sources connected to production tell us several members of the crew have not been paid in over 2 weeks ... and are very concerned about getting their money.
Trudel tells us he's confident the situation will be resolved soon ... and he's more than happy to let production resume ... as soon as he gets his money.
Vin Diesel is an incredible actor -- because he's been pretending to be an amazing driver in all those "Fast and the Furious" movies, but turns out parking spots can be a bit, uhh ... challenging?
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Fergie got cheeky in south Brazil yesterday with husband Josh Duhamel -- the same day Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Ludacris, Tyrese and the rest of the "Fast and the Furious 5" cast hit the beach in Rio.
"Fast Five" is scheduled to begin filming any day now in downtown Rio de Janeiro. But as for Fergie ... we're told the Black Eyed Peas tour just happened to hit Brazil at the same time ... just a few hundred miles south in Florianópolis.
With "Fast & Furious" strangely raking in $72.5 million this weekend, Vin Diesel was finally able to get past stains on his resume like "Babylon A.D." and "The Pacifier" and show his face again in public.
Shiny-topped stud Vin Diesel was easy to spot at the Bank Night Club in Las Vegas last night -- where he danced, smoked and fended off a line of female fans!
Check out Vin's moves -- on and off the dance floor!
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