Christina Ricci has joined the cast of the movie adaptation of cult cartoon Speed Racer. She'll play the title character's girlfriend Trixie in the film. Emile Hirsch will play Speed Racer.

Munich star Eric Bana has a need for speed after signing up to compete in the upcoming Targa Tasmania rally. The actor will drive a red 1974 Ford XB coupe that featured in 1979 cult classic Mad Max for the big race, which begins on Monday.

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