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Eric Bana (R) and Rebecca Gleeson arrive on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Morton's in West Hollywood, California on March 5, 2006. (UPI Photo/David Silpa)

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Bana, Hill to star in 'Funny People'

LOS ANGELES, June 13 (UPI) -- Eric Bana, Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill reportedly have signed up for roles in "Funny People," a new big-screen comedy to be shot this fall in Los Angeles.

Car, truck crash near 'Star Trek' set

LOS ANGELES, April 9 (UPI) -- Two people sustained moderate injuries in a head-on collision in front of the California set where a "Star Trek" prequel is being filmed, police said.

Bana calls 'Star Trek' role irresistible

NEW YORK, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Australian actor and "Star Trek" fan Eric Bana said he couldn't resist the opportunity to play a villain in the new installment of the sci-fi franchise.

'Star Trek' release date postponed

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Hollywood's latest installment of the "Star Trek" franchise reportedly is scheduled to hit theaters in May 2009 -- five months later than planned.

Hemsworth, Collins to star in 'Star Trek'

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. actors Chris Hemsworth and Clifton Collins Jr. have been hired for supporting roles in "Star Trek," the J.J. Abrams prequel that began shooting last week.

Ryder to star in new 'Star Trek' flick

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Winona Ryder has signed on to play young Spock's mother in the upcoming "Star Trek" film, Variety.com reported Friday.

Karl Urban joins 'Star Trek' cast

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- New Zealand actor Karl Urban has signed on to play Leonard "Bones" McCoy in J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Star Trek" movie, the Hollywood Reporter said Thursday.

Simon Pegg to play Scotty in 'Star Trek'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- British actor Simon Pegg has signed on to play Scotty in the new "Star Trek" movie, Variety.com reported Friday.

Bana to play 'Star Trek' baddie

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Australian actor Eric Bana is set to play bad guy Nero in J.J. Abrams' upcoming "Star Trek" film, Variety.com reported Wednesday.

Stars line up for 'Time Traveler's Wife'

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Ron Livingston will join Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams in the screen adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger's novel, "The Time Traveler's Wife."