The Australian newspaper reported the movie was offered to Brad Pitt, who starred in Fincher's "Fight Club, " and to Channing Tatum, though nothing has been set.

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Tail-enders Brad Haddin and Jason Krejza offered a spirited resistance after a near-collapse offered the tourists a glimmer of hope.

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