Schwarzenegger holds entertainment projects

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has asked his talent agency to put all of his pending entertainment projects on hold as he focuses on his personal life, The Associated Press reports.

A statement from Schwarz-enegger's office Thursday says the former "Terminator" star has asked Creative Artists Agency to put all of his movie projects currently under way or being negotiated on hold until further notice.

"Governor Schwarzenegger is focusing on personal matters and is not willing to commit to any production schedules or timelines. . . . We will resume discussions when Governor Schwarzenegger decides," the statement says.

Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger's estranged wife, Maria Shriver, has hired a divorce lawyer, sources tell People magazine and TMZ.com. Prominent Los Angeles family law attorney Laura Wasser is now representing California's former first lady, according to sources close to Shriver. "Maria hasn't decided yet if she wants to end her marriage," one source told People. Wasser -- who has represented Angelina Jolie and Christina Aguilera -- was hired before the news of Schwarzenegger's affair went public, sources said.