Abigail Breslin Raking in $39,000 A DAY for New Flick
15-year-old "Little Miss Sunshine" star Abigail Breslin earned $275,000 in ONE WEEK back in March -- just for shooting a few scenes for the upcoming flick "New Year's Eve" ... TMZ has learned.
That's $39,285 PER DAY -- and that's just her baseline salary!!
According to the actress' minor contract, filed last week in L.A. County Superior Court, Abigail stands to earn ANOTHER $100K if domestic box office receipts for "NYE" exceed $150 mil.
And there's more ... If for some reason Abby has to shoot additional scenes in post-production, she'll earn an additional $39,285 per day for her troubles ... on top of everything else.
Once again, she's FIFTEEN. Hate your life yet?
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'Hangover 2' HUGE Victory In Tattoo Lawsuit
Mike Tyson's tattoo artist couldn't K.O. the "Hangover 2" ... TMZ has learned a judge will NOT stop the movie from being released after the two sides battled over the use of the face tat in the flick.
Warner Bros. released a statement saying, "We are very gratified by the Court’s decision which will allow the highly anticipated film, The Hangover 2, to be released on schedule this week around the world."
The rep continued, "[The tattoo artist's] failed attempt to enjoin H2 in order to try and extract a massive settlement payment from Warner Bros. was highly inappropriate and unwarranted."
As we previously reported, the tattoo artist claims he owns the copyright to Tyson's tat because he created it -- and WB never asked him for permission to use an exact replica of the design on Ed Helms' face in "Hangover 2."
UPDATE: The tattoo artists's attorney tells TMZ they're "disappointed" the motion was denied, but are "pleased by Judge Perry's finding that Mr. Whitmill proved a 'strong likelihood of success' on the merits. We look forward to further vindicating our client's rights at trial .... including a permanent injunction preventing further distribution of the movie."
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Lindsay Lohan: Dying for a Chance at "Carrie" Remake
Stephen King mentioned Lindsay Lohan by name as a possible star in a remake of the classic film "Carrie" -- and sources close to Lindsay tell us ... she'd jump at the chance to play the iconic role.
In an interview with EW, Stephen King was quoted as saying, "I’ve heard rumblings about a Carrie remake ... Lindsay Lohan as Carrie White, hmmm. It would certainly be fun to cast."
Sources close to Lindsay tell TMZ ... she said she was "stoked" when she heard King mention her name and thinks working with King "would be epic."
We're told Lindsay is a big fan of King's work and, if the opportunity presented itself, she'd love to land a role in the upcoming adaption of his famous book, "The Dark Tower."
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'Hook' Star Hopes Online Dating Pans Out!!!
The adorable, chubby kid who played Thud Butt in the 1991 movie "Hook" is looking for love on an Internet dating site -- and TMZ has learned he's using his Lost Boy fame to help score himself a lady.
TMZ spoke with 29-year old Raushan Hammond -- who confirmed he has an active dating profile on the website PlentyOfFish.com.
Check out his opening line -- "Most know me as starring in a film called "HOOK" as the chubby lost boy who turns into pan at the end."
Apparently, a little self-promotion goes a long way -- because Raushan tells us he's been getting a pretty good response from potential lady friends.
Think happy thoughts ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Puts Acting Career On Ice
Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced he's putting his acting career on hold -- after news broke he fathered a child out of wedlock with his former housekeeper.
Arnold's office released the statement today -- claiming the actor has already asked his agent at CAA to discontinue his current film negotiations for the time being.
The statement continues, "Governor Schwarzenegger is focusing on personal matters and is not willing to commit to any production schedules or timelines."
According to the statement, this includes Arnold's upcoming film "Cry Macho" -- which he signed on to for a reported $12.5 million.
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The Ladies in 'Bridesmaids' Who'd You Rather?
Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne all star in the hysterical comedy "Bridesmaids."
Question is ...
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Lindsay & Marilyn Manson -- The Beautiful People
Now that Lindsay Lohan is hoping to land a role in an upcoming Charles Manson movie ... the actress spent her Sunday night with a dude who named himself after the psychopath.
Lohan and anti-Christ superstar Marilyn Manson kicked it together at the DeLeon Tequila Anniversary party at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood ... and no, we're told Lohan didn't touch the booze.
FYI -- Manson has also stated he wants a role in the upcoming Tyler Shields flick, "Eyes of a Dreamer" ... but so far, nothing has been confirmed.
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Atreyu from 'NeverEnding Story': 'Memba Him?
Noah Hathaway is best known for playing Atreyu in the 1984 movie "The NeverEnding Story." Guess what he looks like now!
Ginnifer Goodwin Name Change Becomes Official
"Big Love" star Ginnifer Goodwin has officially rid herself of her former identity ... now that a judge has allowed her to legally change her name.
Goodwin filed name change papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court last month ... requesting to officially change her first name from Jennifer to Ginnifer. The name change became official yesterday.
Now if only she could get a judge to remove her name from the credits of "Something Borrowed."
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Will Smith's Megatrailer -- TOWED ... On Tape!
Will Smith's 1,150 sq. ft. trailer was unceremoniously dragged off a busy NYC street yesterday after complaints from residents -- and you gotta see the footage ... thing's UNREAL.
Smith's double-decker luxury trailer was plonked down in the middle of a tiny street in Soho while the actor shot "Men in Black III" -- but after several residents complained it was blocking traffic, giving off fumes, and screwing up local businesses ... the studio towed it to a nearby parking lot.
And to give you an idea of how absurd this thing is -- the 53-foot trailer also boasts marble floors, a massive 100-inch TV, a bedroom, and several offices.
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'Road Trip' Actress -- Knee Surgery Day Before Death
"Road Trip" actress Mia Amber Davis underwent a routine knee surgery in Los Angeles the day before she died ... TMZ has confirmed.
TMZ spoke with Mia's husband -- Michael Yard -- who told us the actress went under the knife Monday to correct an ongoing issue with her knee stemming from an old college basketball injury.
Yard -- who was in NY at the time -- tells us he spoke with Mia Tuesday morning and she sounded normal and in good spirits.
However, hours later -- Mike says he got a phone call from Mia's cousin informing him that she was taking Mia to the hospital because Mia had been suffering from a bout of dizziness.
Soon after, Mike says the unthinkable happened -- he got another phone call informing him his wife had passed away.
Mike says he immediately hopped on a plane to L.A. -- and he wants answers ... telling TMZ, "I want to know what happened to my wife."
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'Road Trip' Actress -- Dead At 36
Mia Amber Davis -- the big girl who seduced DJ Qualls' character in "Road Trip" -- has passed away ... this according to her friends at Plus Model Magazine.
The details surrounding Mia's death are still emerging ... and so far, no cause of death has been released.
According to MediaTakeOut.com, 36-year-old Mia is survived by her husband Mike.
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'Gatsby' Producers Drop $$$ On Restored 1920s Cars
Leo DiCaprio will be rolling around the set of "The Great Gatsby" in several authentic, restored cars from the 1920s ... and TMZ has learned producers dropped a TON of cash to make sure they got the real deal.
Sources connected to the production tell us ... filmmakers went to the Volo Auto Museum in Illinois last week and BOUGHT a pair of 1929 Duesenbergs and a 1929 Packard -- both intended to be used by DiCaprio's character, Jay Gatsby.
TMZ spoke to a rep from Volo who tells us three cars are valued at anywhere from $800 thousand to $3 MILLION each -- but the rep wouldn't reveal how much cash producers plunked down for the rides.
We're told the cars are scheduled to be shipped out to the movie set in Australia in the next few weeks.
Fun Fact: 'The Great Gatsby' takes place during the summer of 1922 ... so, technically, these cars weren't even on the roads yet ... but they're still cool.
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Mike Epps SERVED at Comedy Show FLIPS OUT
"Hangover" star Mike Epps went BALLISTIC on a woman who served him with a lawsuit during a comedy performance in Texas last week -- calling her a "white b*tch" and telling her to "suck my d*ck."
It all went down at the Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie ... while Mike was in the middle of his set, a process server approached the stage and served him with a lawsuit stemming from an altercation inside of a Detroit nightclub in December.
Mike looked down and said, "White b*tch just threw some papers up on the mother f*cking stage ... b*tch, f*ck you."
Mike then admitted participating in the nightclub brawl ... saying, "This is from when I whooped that n*gga's ass in Detroit."
Mike continued to berate the process server as she made her way towards the exit ... saying, "B*tch, I don't give a f*ck ... suck my d*ck."
As TMZ first reported, a photographer sued Epps, claiming the actor unleashed a "brutal beating" on him inside the Key Club in Detroit. The photog also claims members of Epps' entourage fired several gunshots at him outside the venue.
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Al Pacino To Co-Star with Lindsay In 'Gotti' Flick
Scarface is about to join the mob ... TMZ has learned Al Pacino has agreed to join the cast of the upcoming "Gotti" flick alongside Lindsay Lohan and John Travolta.
Marc Fiore -- the executive producer of "Gotti: Three Generations" -- tells us, "Pacino will portray Gambino crime family underboss and Gotti associate Neil Dellacroce (picture above)."
Fiore adds, "We are very pleased to have Al join the extraordinary team that we are assembling to make this movie."
FYI -- Dellacroce's mafia nickname was "The Tall Guy" ... presumably because he was tall ... and Pacino is only around 5'6". Thank god for special effects.
We contacted Pacino's rep -- so far, no response.
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'Water for Elephants' Star Claims of Abuse
The elephant featured in the Reese Witherspoon/Robert Pattinson movie "Water for Elephants" was abused years before filming the movie -- this according to an animal rights group that claims it has video to prove it.
Animal Defenders International claims the video shows Tai, the elephant in the movie ... and several other elephants ... being trained with electric shock devices and bull hooks back in 2005.
ADI claims the trainers in the video are actually Tai's current owners -- a company called Have Trunk Will Travel.
The American Humane Association was on set during filming of "Water for Elephants" and says "no animals were harmed" ... and filmmakers used computer generated images for the scenes depicting animal abuse.
Calls to Have Trunk Will Travel were not returned.
UPDATE: A rep for AHA tells us, "We were not present when this video was shot in 2005. We are not clear about all of the content of this video."
The rep adds, "We hope with all our heart that the disturbing images on it are not what they appear to be. We know Tai, have worked with Tai, care about Tai and we have never witnessed any mistreatment of Tai."