SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico is standing in for Iraq as George Clooney and other major stars begins filming a new movie in the U.S. island territory.



Clooney and co-stars Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey are filming "Men Who Stare at Goats" in the central Puerto Rican town of Comerio.



The movie is based on a 2004 book about alleged U.S. military efforts to develop paranormal powers for American soldiers.



Puerto Rican film corporation Marketing Director Cristina Caraballo said Wednesday the island was chosen because of government incentives offered to the producers. - AP