Shia LaBeouf is set for a trip to The Dark Fields in an upcoming technological thriller.

The Transformers star will play a young man who comes into possession of a pill designed to improve intelligence.

But while his social standing rises as his bank balance swells, the hero finds his life changed for the worse by the drug’s side-effects, including the trauma-inducing ‘trip-switching’ which sees time suddenly endowed with a stop-motion quality.

According to industry bible Variety, LaBeouf has signed to star in Neil Burger’s adaptation of the 2002 Alan Glynn novel, with Hairspray scribe Leslie Dixon having penned the screenplay.

LaBeouf, who is currently working on the Anthony Minghella-segment of forthcoming ensemble drama New York, I Love You, can next been seen on UK screens in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, set for release on May 22nd.

The young actor will star as 50s greaseball Mutt Williams, sidekick - and possible son - to the adventurous archaeologist, and the 21-year-old has the backing of Harrison Ford himself, it seems.

“Shia is brilliant, distinctive and wise beyond his years,” Ford told the Daily Record newspaper last month.

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20th Annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2008 held at UCLA Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, California, yesterday. In attendance were Miley Cyrus, Emile Hirsch, Abigail Breslin, America Ferrera, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ross McCall, Cameron Diaz, Brendan Fraser, Jodie Foster, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Shia LaBeouf, Lil Mama, Nia Long, Hayden Panettiere, Ashlee Simpson, Rihanna, and Jordin Sparks.

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Shia LaBeouf has found himself in even more trouble - his car has been impounded for improper parking.

On Tuesday, a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show up in court to face an unlawful smoking charge. The warrant was recalled on Wednesday when LaBeouf’s attorney showed up in court to plead not guilty on the 21-year-old’s behalf. A pre-trial hearing has been set for 24 April.

Now, it has emerged the actor’s car was impounded for improper parking after he blocked a residential driveway with his sports utility vehicle (SUV). Authorities were notified after a home owner in the Los Angeles apartment complex left a note on the car before it was towed away. LaBeouf was forced to hire a driver to get him to a photoshoot for Arena magazine in Los Angeles the following day, reports New York gossip column PageSix.

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Shia LaBeouf is no longer a wanted man! (Well, except maybe by me…)

TMZ is reporting that Shia’s attorney, Michael Norris appeared on his behalf and pleaded not guilty to unlawful smoking.

A judge had issued a warrant for LaBeouf’s arrest after he or his lawyer failed to appear yesterday in court.

A date of April 24 was set for an arraignment and pre-trial hearing.

Shia, just pay the ticket, it can’t be that expensive!

We’ve learned a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Shia LaBeouf.

LaBeouf received a ticket February 18 in Burbank for unlawful smoking. He was supposed to appear in court at 8:30 AM, but neither he nor a lawyer showed — so a $1,000 bench warrant was issued for Shia’s arrest.

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Indiana Jones graces the latest cover of Vanity Fair.  I have to admit, I still love Indie.  I can’t wait to see the next installment, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which will hit screens this May 22nd.

Go here for the complete article on Vanity Fair.  It’s really interesting!

How great does Cate Blanchett look?  I can’t wait!

TMZ was in a Chicago court today as misdemeanor charges were dropped against “Disturbia” star Shia Labeouf.

Cops arrested LaBeouf last month outside a Walgreens, after workers repeatedly asked him to leave the store because he appeared drunk. When LaBeouf refused, the security guard detained him and called police.

Shia showed up in court this morning to receive the good news — Walgreens does not want to pursue charges against him. Merry early Christmas!

Shia’s attorney tells TMZ the actor is “happy to put this behind him and get back to work .”