The blockbuster global Mummy franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

Rapper Lil Wayne has his sights set on a speedy new film role - he's in negotiations to land a role in the next Fast & The Furious movie.

The cast members of the original The Fast and the Furious movie have signed up to reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the street racing franchise.

Action man Vin Diesel spent last month running a film school in the Dominican Republic, where he personally tutored 19 wannabe local directors. The Fast And The Furious star taught his students skills such as scriptwriting, editing and camera operation.

A group of friends (Michelle Rodriguez, Taryn Manning, Hill Harper and Oliver Hudson) fly away to a deserted island for a weekend excursion. They realize that this beautiful getaway was once controlled by a special canine research unit and it will soon become their biggest nightmare.

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has turned down a role in The Mummy 3, leaving her co-star Brendan Fraser without an on-screen wife. Weisz and Fraser played love interests Evelyn Carnahan O'Connell and Rick O'Connell in Stephen Sommers' Egyptian action movies The Mummy and The Mummy Returns.

NBC has renewed its veteran drama series Las Vegas (Fridays, 9-10 p.m. ET) for a fifth high-rolling season through 2007-08. "The cast and producers have consistently given us what we want from 'Las Vegas' - pure entertainment - and we're looking forward to another fun ride next season with the show," said by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.

Michelle Rodriguez holds everyone but herself responsible for her drunk driving convictions. The Lost star, who was convicted of the offense in 2004 and 2005, expressed her disgust at driving regulations and the restrictions she faces on her personal blog.

Casino Royale director Martin Campbell was left fuming after buying a pirate DVD of the movie in China and discovering his name missing from the credits.

The Fast & The Furious star Jordana Brewster has landed the coveted role of Mrs. Smith in the upcoming TV series adaptation of action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The sexy star will take over where Angelina Jolie left off when the spy versus spy drama hits TV in America next year, according to new internet reports.