Joined by Ewan McGregor, actor George Clooney was snapped arriving at the Excelsior Hotel in Venice, Italy on boat today (September 8 ) for the 66th International Venice Film Festival.

The 48-year-old star tried to sign autographs with his broken hand (he slammed it in a car door at his Lake Como villa) while attending a photocall before tonight’s premiere of his new movie The Men Who Stare at Goats. The movie, co-starring Ewan, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey, tells the story of a special U.S. army unit experimenting with paranormal powers in warfare.

Meanwhile, gorgeous George George has reportedly pledged $20 000 to watch his ex-girlfriend Lisa Snowdon jump out of a plane — all in the name of her charities, Shooting Star Children’s Hospice and Help a London Child.

“George was so impressed with Lisa’s guts and determination that he wanted to help,” says a source. “Lisa had no idea how generous he would be until she logged onto her website and saw how much he put down.”

Lisa and George had an on/off relationship between 2004 and 2006, but they have remained friends ever since.