George Clooney?s former flame Sarah Larson may have caused jaws to drop when she ate a scorpion on 'Fear Factor,' but we think Hilary Duff was even more daring by putting the deadly creature down her pants while filming the futuristic flick 'War, Inc.'

This review originally appeared Wednesday. Directed by Joshua Seftel. With Ben Kingsley, Hilary Duff, Joan Cusack, John Cusack and Marisa Tomei. Distributed by First Look Studios. 1 hour, 46 mins. R (violence, profanity and brief sexual material). Playing at: Ritz Five.

'Lost' co-star joins Winona Ryder, Sean Astin, Chevy Chase, Jon Cryer and Hilary Duff "Lost" co-star Josh Holloway is the latest addition to the Polish brother's eclectic "Stay Cool" ensemble.

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Hilary Duff, who won raves for her role as an Asian superstar in the political satire "War, Inc." has found a way to beat the heat, joining the cast of the new comedy "Stay Cool."

Hilary Duff, who won raves for her role as an Asian superstar in the political satire "War, Inc." has found a way to beat the heat, joining the cast of the new comedy "Stay Cool." Duff co-stars in "Cool" with Winona Ryder, Sean Astin ...

The satire "War, Inc." has trouble formulating its battle strategy.

Winona Ryder, Mark Polish, Sean Astin, Chevy Chase and Jon Cryer will also star Hilary Duff is set to join the already-eclectic cast of the Polish Brothers' comedy "Stay Cool."