And by that, we mean a latte, a makeover and maybe some good news that one of his next film projects is greenlit?

A disheveled-looking Mel Gibson was snapped leaving a meeting at Cross Creek in Malibu on Friday, and we're not sure if it was the gloomy weather or what, but the 55-year-old actor looked like he just wasn't in the mood to smile for the cameras. Cheer up, buttercup!

Mel Gibson hit up Moonshadows Blue Lounge in Malibu over the weekend with a hot blonde.

Inside sources tell X17online exclusively:

"Mel loved sitting next to this blonde girl who was giving him all the attention. They were sitting cozy inside with friends, but after the bill came, they left separately. You can tell Mel didn't want to be photographed with her."

Although Mel had the valet pull his Smart car around, the Mad Max actor had a driver take him home. Back in 2006, Mel left the hotspot while under the influence and was busted for a DUI. This was also the night that Gibson went on the now-infamous anti-semitic rant against the arresting officer.

Mel Gibson hit up Vitamin Barn in Malibu on Thursday, and apparently he stocked up on happy pills!

Either that or he was really excited to see our photog! The actor looked forlorn at first but left with a smile on his face. But as he left the store in his Smartcar, he was caught smoking on a cig. That might counteract those vitamins!

Mel does have a few things to be pleased about -- his case with ex Oksana Grigorieva is finally settled, and he's got three movies in the works.

Mel Gibson headed to Bui Sushi in Malibu on Monday night, where he celebrated his new movie project-- the story of Jewish hero Judah Maccabee.

The actor left with his shirt unbuttoned and stains on his shorts -- classic Mel style!

Mel has been getting considerable flack for the movie news considering his anti-Semitic comments in 2006 when being pulled over by a police officer are now infamous. Critics say this movie is just a way to try to win back Hollywood and the public after offensive recordings of him ranting at ex Oksana Grigorieva were released in 2010.

His last flick -- The Beaver -- grossed less than $1 million at the U.S. box office.

Gibson went through a range of emotions as he exited the restaurant -- happy, angry ... see the photos after the jump!

Well this was unexpected!

Deadline reported Thursday that famously anti-Semitic Mel Gibson is trying to break back into Hollywood by making a movie about Jewish hero Judah Maccabee.

Gibson will work with Warner Bros. to tell the story of Maccabee, the Jewish warrior who teamed with his father and four brothers to lead the Jewish revolt against Greek-Syrian armies that had conquered Judea in second century B.C. The Maccabees' story is celebrated worldwide through Hanukkah each year.

Apparently Gibson will collaborate on the script and has been asked to direct the epic film.

In 2006, while being arrested for a DUI, Gibson told a police officer, "F***ing Jews ... the Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world."

His last movie, The Beaver, was praised by critics but made less than $1 million at the U.S. box office.

In a Los Angeles court Wednesday, Mel Gibson and ex Oksana Grigorieva finally reached a custody settlement over their daughter, Lucia, who was born in 2009.

The case seems a loss for Oksana. She will get only $750,000 over five years from a man once reported to be worth $900 million. He had reportedly offered her millions in the past, which she turned down. The terms of Wednesday's agreement:

-Gibson will have to pay Grigorieva $750,000 over five years -- three installments of $250,000 -- one now, one in Sept. 2012 and one in Jan. 2016.

-The house Grigorieva and Lucia live in must be sold when Lucia turns 18. The money from the sale will be put in a trust for Lucia.

-Gibson and Grigorieva will have joint legal and physical custody of Lucia.

-No books can be written by either party about the other.

The couple, who have been engaged in legal battles for months, separated in April 2010. Their relationship exploded online when audio was released of a fight between the two and Oksana accused Mel of physical abuse.

During the Wednesday hearing, Gibson and Grigorieva both thanked the judge.

Gibson is settling several matters this week -- he's also reported to have reached a settlement in his two-year divorce case with his wife of 28 years, Robyn. The divorce should be finalized this week.

Mel Gibson has been called anti-Semitic and homophobic, but his brother, who is gay, is defending the actor.

"I've never heard anything anti-gay come out of his mouth," says Andrew Gibson, 43, of Mel, 55, in an interview with The Sunday Times.

"When I heard them (the accusations) I just thought, 'That isn't Mel.' ... He has never said anything abusive, aggressive or racist in his life. ... I just had to turn the TV off and turn it to the wall for two weeks so I didn't have to listen. The rest of the family did the same."

"He never meant to upset anyone," Andrew says "I have never once heard anything anti-gay come out of his mouth."

Andrew told the Times that when he came out age 22, it was "terrifying," but Mel was there for him, telling Andrew: "It's not my choice, but I love you and you're my brother."

Years ago, when promoting Braveheart, Gibson infamously said, " ... with this look, who’s going to think I’m gay? It would be hard to take me for someone like that. Do I sound like a homosexual? Do I talk like them? Do I move like them?”

What do you think of Andrew's defense?

Mel Gibson has opened up about his crazy life to Variety. Until now, he had only done one interview since his drama surfaced with ex Oksana Grigorieva.

The actor is currently at Cannes where he has been busy posing shirtless and smoking, but hadn't done any interviews for his film The Beaver, directed by Jodie Foster.

The film reportedly got a standing ovation at Cannes; Gibson's performance has been well-received by critics. “They [the audience] seemed to appreciate and like it," he said. "You could hear people sniffling, so I think they were affected by it.”

Gibson subtly related the film to his own life, saying:

“It’s about the length that someone will go to to survive. We all go through things that are hard to bear at some point or other, and we have to get through it.”

As for commenting solely on his personal life, Gibson said:

“About life, oh boy. You don’t want to hear about my three-ring circus.”

Well, he got that right.