Waltz injured in horse fall

Oscar winner Christoph Waltz has been left with painful injuries after falling from a horse on the set of Quentin Tarantino's new film Django Unchained.

The Inglourious Basterds star has reportedly pulled out of a promotional appearance at the New York Film Festival after dislocating a bone in his pelvis while preparing for his new movie.

A statement from the actor's representative reads, "Christoph Waltz was injured while training with his horse in preparation for his role. He is currently being treated for a dislocated pelvic bone."

Tarantino's film also features Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson.