According to the New York Post, John Travolta has been dropped from the 'Dallas' movie. Seemingly he was "let go about two weeks ago. He had the role of J.R. Ewing taken from him and given to Ben Stiller." Don't get too excited about this genius casting change - a rep for Stiller denies the actor accepted or was offered the part. "John was given a nice seven-figure 'gift' to go away quietly," the source added. "He also got five family members roles in the movie, and they aren't going to be in it now, either." Given the numerous cast and director changes, not to mention the budget being downsized from $65million to "something way less", this film is a joke even before it's begun. Possibly why producers are now looking for a "Stiller-like talent" to fill J.R.'s Stetson. They should just draft the dude that played Cliff Barnes in - that little fellah was always chompin' at the bit to be the villain.