Movies

Van Damme approves VanZant ... at least when it comes to starring in the new 'Kickboxer' movie.

In case you haven't heard, Paige VanZant has already signed on to star in "Kickboxer Retaliation" -- the 3rd installment of the franchise JCVD made famous back in the day.

In fact, producers say they wrote Paige's role especially for her after they saw the UFC superstar on "Dancing with the Stars."

Kelly Rohrbach is totally comfortable in that classic "Baywatch" one-piece, and just as comfortable out of it ... based on the nip slipping that went down during a photo shoot.

Kelly was posing Monday in Malibu for a Vogue spread that looked like a big promotion for the "Baywatch" movie -- and also for her amazing body.

When in L.A. ... you get in the movies -- just like Clippers star Austin Rivers, who locked up a pretty sweet cameo in the new 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movie!

We spoke with Austin -- who's still recovering from that gnarly eye injury he suffered earlier in the NBA playoff -- and he told us he was super stoked to get a role in a scene shot at Madison Square Garden.

So, what's next ... "SPACE JAM 2" -- that is, if producers hit him up for a role.

C'mon LeBron, you can pull some strings, right?

Michelle Rodriguez did not mince words about the disparity between men and women when paycheck Friday comes along ... it's just a man's world.

Michelle was leaving LAX Thursday when our photog asked her about Seth Rogen's rant over the wage gap. Michelle was quick to say she gets paid way less than her male movie counterparts, and then equated being born a woman to being born a slave.

The guy who played Jason Voorhees four times in the "Friday the 13th" movies just announced he's not doing any more horror flicks -- but check your calendar. There's gotta be a twist.

Kane Hodder -- who's acted in slasher films since the early '80s -- posted this video, explaining why he's no longer comfortable with movie violence. His message is almost moving. Almost.

With a backdrop of goblins, skeletons and mangled body parts ... you might've guessed 'Jason' had something up his sleeve. Check out the video -- all this needs is a hockey mask.

Amal Clooney's dress made her a dead ringer for Belle at the Cannes Film Festival ... until the long flowing train on her dress decided to go rogue.

Amal was dressed to kill Thursday for her husband George Clooney's "Money Monster" premiere. Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster and Dominic West were there too, but Amal's dress brought the procession to a halt. It's cool ... she had George to rescue her.

Leonardo DiCaprio might not wanna skip out on the $60k in free swag at the Cannes Film Festival celebrity gifting suite because one of the freebies is a $40k solar power system. Score one for climate change!

That's only the start in the GBK Lounge where they're also handing out a $10,000 Soundwall system, a $2,500 Gevril Swiss watch and a bunch of vacations.

In the downer (but necessary) dept ... Heritage Financial is kicking in a $2,500 certificate for advice on wills and estate planning -- 'cause remember, you can't take all this stuff with you.

LifeCell Skincare is sponsoring the event -- not that any Hollywood celebs use anti-aging cream or anything.

Taylor Lautner beat the hastiest of retreats Tuesday as he left a WeHo nightclub in impressive style.

Taylor bolted out of The Nice Guy and busted what could have been a very risky move ... especially if alcohol was involved.

Maybe an audition for Marvel?

Vin Diesel is giving his former business partner a triple X screw job ... according to a lawsuit the guy just filed against Diesel.

In the docs, George Zakk says he ran Vin's production company, One Race Films, since 1995 -- and their deal called for him to get a piece of the pie every time Vin made a movie.

Zakk says he was supposed to get $250k to $275k and a credit of at least producer on each film. He says everything was cool on movies like "xXx," "Chronicles of Riddick" and "The Pacifier."

But Zakk says he's getting the shaft on the "xXx" sequel set to come out next year.

In the suit, he says although he stopped running One Race Films in 2007 ... he believes his deal lives on -- so he deserves his fee and credit for the sequel.

Good news for LeBron James ... he's got Magic Johnson's vote of confidence when it comes to taking over the 'Space Jam' franchise -- with Magic saying he thinks he can be BETTER than MJ.

Johnson was leaving a fancy brunch at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills (where he took his own mother out in a ridiculousy awesome ride) when we asked him about Bron's new movie gig.

Magic says LBJ's got big shoes to fill, but he's confident James can hang with the original.

Keanu Reeves is once again being courted to join the resistance and save humanity ... only this time it's not Morpheus ... it's an obsessed fan who thinks "The Matrix" is real life.

According to legal docs ... the LAPD is looking for a guy who showed up at the actor's home last October and placed a FedEx envelope in his mailbox, offering up a cell phone number with this instruction: "I will call the cell provided tomorrow. We need to meet as I have already started building the new world. #masterbuilder."

Cops believe the guy has an obsession with Keanu's character, Neo, from "The Matrix" movies ... the cell phone reference is actually a nod to the first movie.

Keanu told cops he's afraid for his safety because the guy knows where he lives ... and he thinks the guy suffers from some type of mental disorder.

The LAPD is on the case.

LeBron James might have familiar company on the set of "Space Jam 2" ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned producers have already reached out to Cavs star J.R. Smith for a role in the flick.

You've just been drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and are set to begin your NFL career ... what's the first thing on your mind when you touch down in Tinseltown?

MOVIE STARDOM!!!

That's the case with Rams rookies Brandon Chubb, Pharoh Cooper, and Brian Randolph ... 'cause we got the kids out at LAX and asked who they'd wanna star in a big movie with ... and the answers flowed.

Check out the clip -- the three guys had two different answers ... with two going the big Hollywood star route, and one obviously wanting to sip a little on-screen lemonade.

Sorry 'Lion King' ... too bad "Aladdin" ... suck it up "Toy Story" ... boxing star Adrien Broner says none of you are his favorite Disney movie ... opting for a tale closer to his heart, wrists and fingers.

Broner was out in NYC copping some new bling at Avianne & Co when our camera guy decided to ask a question central to understanding the way a real man thinks.

What's your favorite Disney movie?

Check out the clip ... Broner tells our guy he likes the tale featuring Anna and Elsa ... which is of course "Frozen" ... saying the movie reminds him of his general state of being.

We say "The Little Mermaid" ... but that's just for the songs.

Oscar winner Paul Haggis finalized his divorce, but his now ex-wife will continue reaping the benefits of his success.

The "Crash" director reached his divorce settlement with Deborah ... and according to the docs, he'll pay her $20k a month in spousal support. The exes have a 17-year-old son, and Paul will pay another $5k per month for child support, and foot the bill for the kid's schooling -- high school and college.

Additionally, the settlement calls for Deborah to get a hefty slice of Haggis' income -- 20% of anything he makes over $1.2 million per year. That's on top of the monthly $20k check.

If there's one thing Kristen Wiig learned from shooting "Ghostbusters" it's ... NEVER cross the streams -- unless, of course, a tall dark mystery guy offers his stream on a romantic beach in Hawaii.

Beats getting slimed. We imagine.

The mystery guy is Avi Rothman. People says she's been secretly dating the writer/producer for a few months.