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Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to appear in Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming movie “The Expendables” according to E! Online.

The movie is set to begin filming in March 28 in Brazil and will later move to New Orleans for approximately two months. Schwarzenegger will shoot his cameo in Los Angeles.

Stallone will both act and direct in the film that he wrote. The movie also co-stars Mickey Rourke, Forest Whitaker, Jet Li, Eric Roberts and Dolph Lundgren.

The “Terminator” star has appeared in only three other films since taking the position of Governor in 2003. These include 2003’s “The Rundown,” 2004’s “Around the World in 80 Days” with Jackie Chan and “The Kid & I” in 2005.

Schwarzenegger is rumoured to Make a cameo in “Terminator Salvation” coming out this summer.

SYLVESTER STALLONE may be in trouble with Australia authorities over what is reported to be banned bodybuilding substances.

The actor was in Sydney for the Australian opening of ROCKY BALBOA on Friday night, when he was stopped by customs officials after a routine X-ray detected something suspicious.

The actor and his entourage were detained for several hours, causing them to miss the film’s premiere, for packing what was believed to be a type of human growth hormone.

On Monday, officials searched his hotel room and private jet for illegal substances, just three days after seizing the banned substances at the airport.

RICHARD JANECZKO, the national investigations manager for the Australian Customs Service, told Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, contraband items were seized, but refused to reveal any details.

Stallone, 60, initially told the newspaper the incident was a “misunderstanding” and that reports of him transporting steroids were “totally hot air.”

When Australian officials arrived at the Park Hyatt hotel to issue the actor with a summons to answer charges on the prohibited substances, Stallone and his entourage were allegedly seen throwing things out the windows of their hotel room. According to the Telegraph, a search of the room allegedly resulted in additional evidence being seized.

The actor was cleared to leave the country on Monday, but an investigation will continue.

A spokesperson for the Customs Service adds, “There is a range of options we can pursue in these circumstances. The investigation is ongoing, and we are aware of Mr Stallone’s travel movements.

“The material has to be identified, and we have to look at all the options and the evidence before deciding what action to take.”

Penalties for possession of such items in Australia can range from fines up to $110,000 or up to five years in jail.

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SYLVESTER STALLONE’s private jet and hotel room were searched by Australian customs officials yesterday, three days after they seized banned substances from his entourage’s luggage.

The Hollywood tough guy arrived in Australia on Friday to promote his latest movie ROCKY BALBOA, when his and his entourage’s baggage was seized, and detained for several hours.

The RAMBO star had earlier claimed the incident “was a misunderstanding.”

However, officials are still examining substances collected from Stallone’s entourage to determine whether further action will be taken.

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Actor SYLVESTER STALLONE was detained for several hours at Sydney Airport on Friday, after officials found “prohibited items” in his luggage.

The Hollywood tough guy arrived in Australia to promote his latest movie ROCKY BALBOA, when his and his entourage’s baggage was seized.

Australian Customs Service national investigations manager RICHARD JANECZKO says, “As a result of having their luggage x-rayed, a number of prohibited items were seized by customs.

“Mr. Stallone was allowed to continue with his party and our investigations are continuing.”

After being detained for a number of hours, Stallone was allowed to leave.

He explains, “That was just a misunderstanding.”

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SYLVESTER STALLONE has promised ROCKY BALBOA will be the last installment in the long-running film franchise, insisting, “We’re done!”

The 60-year-old actor wanted to make one last ROCKY film to safeguard the series’ legacy, but he insists the story of underdog boxer ROCKY BALBOA is now complete.

Discussing the possibility of a seventh Rocky film, he says, “No! Definitely not! When he says, ‘Yo Adrian, we did it!’ He means, we’re done. We lived the life. I’m a big believer that, in life, we can’t succeed in everything.

“Most times, we lose. But the few times we do win, we have to make sure they were the important battles. Lose the little ones along the way, sure, but make sure you win the ones that relate to love and relationships and major personal passions.

“I just want Rocky to be remembered – for the legacy he leaves behind. For running up the steps and the music. People really do run up those steps, y’know. For inspiration.”

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An open audition for Rocky VI, the fifth Rocky Balboa film, attracted hundreds of hopefuls in Philadelphia on Saturday.

The film, which is currently in production in Las Vegas under the eye of star Sylvester Stallone, will move to the City of Brotherly Love next year. Producers have set aside a role for an aspiring Philly actor to make the movie as authentic as possible.

Casting director Diane Heery says: “They want the character and personality of Philadelphia. We’re looking for the face to the story of Philadelphia. We’re looking for real people.”