Clooney: I'll film in Italy quake area
L'AQUILA, Italy — George Clooney has toured the ruins of Italy's recent earthquake and told the survivors he'll shoot a film in their mountain region.
The actor inspected crumbled buildings during a visit on the sidelines of the G-8 summit in L'Aquila. The April 6 quake left thousands homeless and killed nearly 300 people.
Italy is holding the summit there to show solidarity with the victims.
On Thursday Clooney visited a tent camp for the homeless and kissed four women and shook hands with residents.
The actor said in September he'll shoot part of a film in the area, which could help the local economy. The movie will be a thriller about a killer who tries to hide out in an Italian town.
Actor Bill Murray accompanied Clooney to help draw attention to the quake victims.
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I agree with Albatross. Clooney is a pretty stand up guy it seems...
Anonymous | July 11, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.
Who's to say that he hasn't already done that? Not all celebrities...
Albatross | July 10, 2009 at 7:27 p.m.
Nice to draw attention,
but how about digging in your DEEP pockets...
An Observer | July 10, 2009 at 6:08 p.m.
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