‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ 10-Second Teaser

‘Twilight’ Compared to Classic Literature and Mythology During Rutgers-Camden’s Cappuccino Academy

CAMDEN – There’s no denying the popularity of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. But readers might be enjoying the books for more than just their portrayal of teenage angst with a gothic twist.

According to Holly Blackford, an associate professor of English at Rutgers–Camden, where she researches 19th and 20th century American literature and children’s literature, the series calls upon classic literary figures and even classic mythology.

Blackford will offer the free lecture “Persephone in the Twilight Zone of Divorce: Lost Child, Underworld Queen in Stephenie Meyer’s Adaptation of Emily Bronte” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, during Rutgers–Camden’s Cappuccino Academy. The talk will compare Twilight to Wuthering Heights and likens “Bella” to Greek mythology’s original teenager in a dark romance, Persephone. It also will give Twilight fans the opportunity to discuss the popular series with a literary scholar.

Barnes & Noble is located at 200 West Route 70 in Marlton.

Cappuccino Academy is a monthly series of free public lectures delivered by Rutgers–Camden faculty members at Barnes & Noble. For more information, call (856) 225-6627.

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On ‘Abduction,’ Taylor Lautner could be a boy in the hood

EXCLUSIVE: How much clout does Taylor Lautner have right now? So much clout that even the filmmaker behind the urban classic “Boyz ‘n the Hood” may end up working with him.

Sources say that John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated writer and director behind that 1991 hit, is in the lead position to grab the director job on “Abduction,” a story about a teen disconnected from his parents that evolves into a “Bourne”-like man-on-the-run thriller. Singleton, also a producer on “Hustle & Flow,” could bring — how to put this? — an edgy flair that one wouldn’t necessarily expect from a Lautner vehicle.

Singleton tops a list that also includes Gary Fleder, the director of the cult hit “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” and most recently the filmmaker behind the race-tinged sports drama “The Express.” There’s also a veteran (and, frankly, not always critically well-regarded) Hollywood hand in the mix; he’s further back in the race, so we’ll refrain from mentioning him unless he picks up steam.

“Abduction” was recently bought for nearly $1 million by Lionsgate in a rare sale of a spec script (i.e. a script that was written without any upfront studio commitment or commission) from newcomer Shawn Christensen. The story, say people familiar with the project, involves a teenager who comes across his baby picture in a missing-persons database and sets out on a quest to find the truth; government agents, shadowy figures and other thriller staples are involved.

Lautner, who’s lately booked more gigs than the Rolling Stones, has a rare ability to get a studio to pay attention — any project with his name on it moves forward a lot faster than it otherwise would. He’s got momentum for “Stretch Armstrong” at Universal, with a director race heating up on that movie (Rob Letterman is in the lead spot), and “Abduction” could shoot as early as this summer.

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Oscar Preshow Host Sherri Shepherd ‘Couldn’t Ask Taylor Lautner About Twilight or His Body’

The View’s Sherri Shepherd was one of the three hosts of ABC’s pre-Oscar show, during which she (and co-hosts Entertainment Weekly’s Jess Cagle and model turned furniture designer Kathy Ireland) interviewed harried celebrities on their way into the ceremony. We spoke to Shepherd this morning about confusing Helen Mirren with J-Lo, trying to remember how to pronounce “Tolstoy,” and hitting on George Clooney.

How did you get the gig?
[Oscar producer] Adam Shankman’s apparently a fan of mine, and he called and asked if I was available to do it. I love the preshows, so I jumped at the chance.

Who was your favorite interview?
George Clooney — he wasn’t in a bad mood with me! He came over and I came on to him, flirting with him, and he flirted back. And I love Taylor Lautner, but I couldn’t ask him too many questions. We had a lot of red tape and protocol from ABC, and they told me I couldn’t ask Taylor about the Twilight sequel or his body. And I said, “Then what am I going to talk to him about?!” He’s a big boy, he could handle it.

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Comcast announces ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ exclusives

Add this little nugget to your virtual memory of The Twilight Saga: New Moon on home entertainment markets: Comcast has just announced that it, too, will have the film available on demand at midnight on March 20th.

Additionally, the company announces, “only Comcast customers will be able to view never-before-seen commentary from director Chris Weitz on a number of favorite ‘New Moon’ scenes such as: Bella’s birthday party, Bella’s cliff dive, when Bella rescues Edward in Italy and when Bella first meets the Volturi.”

Along with the announcement, Comcast offered a sneak peek at some of their exclusive commentary footage.
In the clip, which is a portion of a much longer piece of commentary, Chris Weitz is discussing the scene pictured here where Bella and Jacob are outside of his home in the pouring rain.

“For about the first few takes, Kristen’s contacts. . . cause you know she has these hazel eyes which are you know quite special color . . . and they’re replaced or re-colored with contacts. So, eventually, the eye color that was put back in was CGI. Yeah, poor Taylor. You can tell from some of these shots that the water’s so cold that steam’s rising off . . .” he says.

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10-seconds is too short but it was a great teaser to the tease! Can’t wait until tomorrow for the full video!!

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‘Big Bang Theory’ Cast Presents: 2009!

Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco and Co. reenact four of the most memorable pop-culture scenes of the year: ”New Moon,” Susan Boyle, Jon and Kate, and the MTV Video Music Awards. SOURCE

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And the iVillage Entertainment Awards Winners Are…

And the Winner Is… New Moon’s Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)

New Moon’s hard-bodied, chivalrous vampire, Edward Cullen, won your hearts by a landslide with 87 percent of votes. The other contestants — I Love You Man’s Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd), The Office’s Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Glee’s Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) — didn’t stand a chance. Edward’s loyalty, mystery and good looks make it clear why you’d want to get cozy with this brooding bad boy. Now if only he’d trade Bella for you! MORE HERE

‘Twilight’s’ Kellan Lutz: ‘Eclipse’ is an action a movie for guys

Kellan Lutz doesn’t want guys to be scared off by the “Twilight” love story.

In fact, he assures guys that the upcoming sequel “Eclipse” is “badass.”

“The action really drew me in and I think the guys are really going to like this movie,” he told MTV News, suggesting that both the romantic and action elements would make a great date-night movie.

Without spoiling too much of the plot for those who haven’t read the books, “Eclipse” will mobilize the vampires and the werewolves in a battle that involves Bella (Kristen Stewart) of course.

“I enjoy doing action movies,” said Lutz. “I enjoy being, you know, fighting and stuff like there, but there’s a lot of action [this time around]. A lot more than the love story.”

You can get a sneak preview of the action in the “Eclipse” trailer that will play before Robert Pattinson’s “Remember Me,” which hits theaters on Friday, March 12. “Eclipse” will premiere on June 30. SOURCE

Chris Weitz Wishes He Could Cut the Frolicking Vampire Scene From New Moon

Twilight fans still have a few months to go before Eclipse hits theaters this Summer, but they’ll flock to the stores in a few weeks to pick up copies of New Moon on DVD on March 21. There are a few editions featuring all kinds of bonus features, and I was lucky enough to chat with director Chris Weitz on everything from his favorite scene, to Rob and Kristen’s relationship, to what he wishes had ended up on the cutting room floor.

There are lots of different editions of the New Moon DVD. Which bonus features are you particularly excited about? I’m excited that my voice will finally be heard! For me, the fun thing was doing the commentary with Peter Lambert, my editor, because it kind of re-created the atmosphere in the cutting room. Peter’s a really funny guy, and we were able to delve into not only the behind-the-scenes moments, but to explain why certain things were shot or cut together in certain ways. So that, for me, was the most fun.

When you go back and watch it again, are there things you’d like to change if you could? I would like to never have shot Rob and Kristen running through the forest and Kristen’s just turned into a vampire. Because everybody always laughs and it makes me feel terrible. [Laughs] I would have shot it a different way so it wouldn’t get that response. But otherwise, I’m very happy with things.

You must get lots of questions abut Rob and Kristen. Do you laugh it off or are you totally sick of hearing about it? I’m somewhat clueless — when you’re the director, you’re kind of like the school principal. Nobody really tells you anything. You really have no idea what’s going on. I’m the last person who would know about this kinda stuff. I’m sure you could get more from reading the paper. MORE HERE

‘Eclipse’ Will Be Steamy, Says ‘New Moon’ Director

Although Weitz is not directing ‘Eclipse’ — director David Slade is taking over — he has read the script.

Spoiler alert: The scene includes Bella, who is on the run from evil vampire Victoria. To keep from freezing in the cold, she snuggles close to werewolf Jacob. Of course, a jealous Edward looks on and isn’t too happy about it.

Weitz also revealed the other scenes he’s excited for fans to see, including an intense action sequence featuring Edward Cullen’s vampire “parents,” played by Elizabeth Reaser and Peter Facinelli.

“I have a special interest in seeing Peter and Elizabeth tear people’s heads off,” he says with a laugh.

“Knowing them, and how kind of kooky and delightful they are, I’m going to find seeing them being ultra-violent very interesting indeed.” SOURCE

Chris Weitz Bails on ‘Breaking Dawn’; Twi-Hard Nation Sheds Sparkly Tear, Wonders What’s Next

Sorry, Twi-hards; Chris Weitz has some bad news for you.

After months of feverish speculation, the New Moon director’s rep has confirmed that Weitz won’t be on board for Breaking Dawn, the final installment (or is that installments?) of The Twilight Saga. According to the rep, it was Weitz’s decision not to carry on with the series.

But even though he won’t be ordering sexy vamps and werewolves around anymore, Weitz will be keeping busy over the next year or so; despite his earlier suggestions that he might quit the movie biz, the Golden Compass helmsman has several new projects in the works, including the pick-up comedy The Game (based on the Neil Strauss novel), American Pie 4 and the intriguingly titled Another Bullsh*t Night in Suck City (which is probably the exact sentiment that many Twi-hards are experiencing upon reading this news).

But let’s wipe away those tears and turn our attention to the pressing topic at hand: If Weitz is out, who should direct Breaking Dawn? Eclipse director David Slade? Woody Allen? (Please, let it be Woody Allen!)  SOURCE

Oh I would love to leave my husband for Edward!!

I admit that I did laugh when I first saw the frolicking scene in ‘New Moon’. It just seemed so out of place in the dark setting of the Volturi, but the other times I saw it, I understood what Weitz was trying to portray but I wish they would have changed the wardrobe. ::giggles::

With all this speculation over the director for ‘Breaking Dawn’, who would your choice be?

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CHRIS WEITZ WISHES HE COULD CUT THE FROLICKING VAMPIRE SCENE FROM “NEW MOON”

In a recent interview with BuzzSugar, “New Moon” director Chris Weitz dishes on his favorite scene from the film, responding to questions about Rob and Kristen’s relationship, what he wishes that he could have left on the cutting room floor, and questions about the possibility of directing “Breaking Dawn”.

There are lots of different editions of the New Moon DVD. Which bonus features are you particularly excited about?

I’m excited that my voice will finally be heard! For me, the fun thing was doing the commentary with Peter Lambert, my editor, because it kind of re-created the atmosphere in the cutting room. Peter’s a really funny guy, and we were able to delve into not only the behind-the-scenes moments, but to explain why certain things were shot or cut together in certain ways. So that, for me, was the most fun.

When you go back and watch it again, are there things you’d like to change if you could?

I would like to never have shot Rob and Kristen running through the forest and Kristen’s just turned into a vampire. Because everybody always laughs and it makes me feel terrible. [Laughs] I would have shot it a different way so it wouldn’t get that response. But otherwise, I’m very happy with things.

What was your favorite scene to shoot in New Moon?

I’m very fond of the memories that a lot of the scenes invoke in me. My favorite scene is probably somewhere between the very last scene, and the cliffhanger that it’s left on, and the scenes in Italy. Just the experience shooting those scenes was so magnificent. We were in this beautiful hillside town in Tuscany, and going home to fresh-made pasta every night, and surrounded by thousands of fans of the series while we were shooting it. I know I’ll never experience anything like that ever again.

We still don’t know who will be directing Breaking Dawn, but what’s your take on the rumors that it will likely be two movies, possibly in 3D?

3D seems to be the new thing that everything has to be. I think the good thing about 3D is that it can lend tremendous depth to a picture, and really make it extraordinarily lush, visually. And also that it gets people to go out to the theater. Film directors want people to see things in the theater, on the big screen, at least the first time. So that’s a good thing. As for the book being broken up into two films, I think it’s a good idea. There’s so much material in the final book that I think it’s warranted.

How would you direct Breaking Dawn?

Very carefully, because I think that you want to deliver the fans a faithful version of the book that they love. Yes, there’s a lot of extraordinary goings-on. So it’ll have to be done carefully.

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KRISTEN STEWART AND TAYLOR LAUTNER TO PRESENT AT OSCARS

Last year’s Oscar ceremonies featured Robert Pattinson and Oscar producers are continuing to try to draw in the younger demographic with Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner slated to appear as presenters.   The awards will be broadcast in the US on ABC beginning at 8 PM (EST).  For viewers outside of the US, click here for international broadcast details.

BREAKING DAWN RUMORS ARE FALSE

from indyposted.com:

Reports are going wild on the Internet that the final ‘Twilight’ installment will be in two films, according to MTV. The studio is staying quiet and not leaving comments.

The final installment in the ‘Harry Potter’ films will be split into two parts to fit everything in and now ‘Twilight’ fans have suspected for a while that the final ‘Breaking Dawn’ will be the same way.

A representative for Summit Entertainment told MTV last month that “no decision has been made” after Deadline Hollywood ran a story about ‘Breaking Dawn’ being split into two films.

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AN “ECLIPSE” PHOTOSHOOT FOR IN STYLE MAGAZINE

from mtv.com:

While Robert Pattinson is busy promoting his new movie “Remember Me,” a few of his “Eclipse” costars were already making the rounds for the next chapter of the “Twilight” saga. Chaske Spencer, Tinsel Korey, Julia Jones and Alex Meraz tweeted about their day together on a photo shoot. Alex posted en route, “In a shuttle van with Chaske, Tinsel, and Julia…heading towards our destiny! Not really. Actually a photoshoot for InStyle magazine today,” while Chaske wrote while on the set: “Hanging out with Alex, Julia, and Tinsel today. Doing a shoot for InStyle Magz. in LA LA Land!!!”

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DAVID SLADE’S SCARFDOG PRINTS

from latimes.com:

Fans of David Slade, the acclaimed director of cult hits including the psycho-sexual thriller “Hard Candy” and the graphic novel noirish vampire flick “30 Days of Night,” might be shocked to discover that the man has a sweeter side. While working on his third film, “Twilight 3: Eclipse,” the filmmaker has somehow found the time to fill his Fubear Studios website with intriguing illustrations and downright freaky animated films. He also has learned the art of giclee printing. Among his first available works: a quartet of prints starring Scarfdog and Duck, shown above.

Though they appear to be ideal for kids’ rooms, there is an adult story behind these cheery characters. “Scarfdog loves Duck,” Slade explains in a statement on the back of his signed, limited-edition 8.5-by-11-inch prints. “When Duck passes, she looks straight ahead, not at him. Scarfdog can only dream of a day sometime when his unrequited love is met.”

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STEPHENIE MEYER AND J.K. ROWLING WERE ASKED TO CO-PRESENT AN OSCAR?!

As we pointed out in another article, Oscar producers are trying to hit a younger audience and have “Twilight” mega-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner presenting an award at this Sunday’s ceremonies.  According to an article about the show on the L.A. Times website, they also asked Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling to co-present an award.  According to the article, Rowling declined due to scheduling conflicts and Meyer does not work on Sundays, in observance of the Sabbath.

MUSE WILL NOT BE ON “ECLIPSE” SOUNDTRACK

from contactmusic.com:

The British band has contributed songs to the first two Twilight films, and even credited the franchise with introducing their music to a new teen audience.

A third track, which was to be featured in the upcoming Eclipse film, has now been pulled from the soundtrack – but the trio insist they are not angry with Meyer.

Drummer Dominic Howard tells MTV, “It’s nothing to do with Stephenie; she’s totally cool. It’s the people in the movie business, completely outside of the writers and the creative types. The non-creative types, I suppose, are the people who are quite hard to deal with in Hollywood, so it didn’t work out.”

But the group still plans to release the untitled love song.

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ROBERT PATTINSON ON “THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART”

In case you missed it, here’s Rob’s interview with Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” as he promoted “Remember Me”.  They discussed what it’s like dealing with crowds of screaming fans, the Twilight Saga, among other things.  Enjoy!

I have to agree with Chris on wishing that the “frolicking vampire” scene had been left out of the movie.  It was pretty cheesy.   It’s interesting to note that Chris doesn’t mention Rob, Kristen, or Taylor participating in the audio commentary.  I assumed that they would be a part of it like on the first movie, but maybe not.

David Slade’s pictures are really cute.  They would make a great addition to a kid’s room and the price is quite reasonable.

I think that it’s interesting that they asked Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling to present.  I wonder what their reaction was when she told them that she couldn’t due to her religious beliefs?

I’m bummed that Muse will not be making an appearance on the “Eclipse” soundtrack and I’m sure that Stephenie Meyer is as well.

I absolutely loved Rob’s interview with Jon Stewart!  He seemed very relaxed for this one.

What do you think of today’s Twilight Saga news?  Join us in the forum and share your thoughts – we’d love to hear from you!

Remember Me Saturday Needs Your Help! Will You Please Join In Promoting This Fan Supported Event?

Do you own or run a Robert or Twilight site and/or a related blog? Do you run a Twitter or a Facebook fan page or group? Do you want to see the movie Remember Me open as big as possible the weekend of March 12 and you’d like to do something to help that happen?

We need your help!
And we need it TODAY!

As some of you might already know, we started a campaign to help the film Remember Me called Remember Me Saturday. The basic plan is to push for this National Fan Event on Saturday, March 13th due to the fact that Friday and Saturday are the days weekend box office estimates are based on. Sunday still counts, of course, but for perception and reporting, Friday and Saturday are the golden days. Seeing as every fan will already be seeing Remember Me on Friday, Saturday became the day chosen to hold this fan campaign and try to make a difference with the box office receipts.
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Starr report

First things 1st
Yes, Jay Leno reclaims “The Tonight Show” tonight. But it’s also a banner night for Jimmy Fallon, who follows Leno at 12:35 and is celebrat ing his one- year anni versary as host of “Late Night,” with a show featuring “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson, Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”) and musical guests Daryl Hall and John Oates (they’ll perform with The Roots).

Fallon’s NBC stab lemate, Craig Rob inson (“The Of fice”), will host “Last Comic Standing,” which re turns this summer. The show is casting here March 21 at Gotham Comedy Club (West 23rd).

Robinson also co-stars with John Cusack, Clark Duke and Rob Corddry in the up coming movie, “Hot Tub Time Machine,” which opens March 26.
And back to . . . Pattinson, who’s part of Comcast’s “The Twilight Saga: New Moon On Demand,” beginning 12:01 on Saturday, March 20 — the same day “The Twi light Saga” is released on DVD. The On Demand tele cast features 13 minutes of commentary from director Chris Weisz walking viewers through certain “New Moon” scenes.  SOURCE

Tonight on TV: Jimmy Fallon celebrates his one-year anniversary

A lot has happened to late-night TV in the last year. Though many headlines have focused on gossip and scandal, at least one positive development has come from it all: Jimmy Fallon’s Late Night hosting gig.

Some viewers may have been doubtful at first, but Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has emerged as a spot for fresh comedy bits, cool musical guests and nightly surprises. Tonight Fallon celebrates his one-year anniversary with a few big-name guests.

First up is Robert Pattinson, who Fallon has parodied several times in the funny Late Night series “Robert is Bothered.” Here’s what Jimmy-Robert had to say about Valentine’s Day:

Fallon will also chat with 30 Rock’s Judah Friedlander and premiere the second installment of Late, the show’s Lost parody.

As for tonight’s musical guest, that might be the best part: It’s Hall and Oates. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon airs at 12:35 a.m. Congrats to all on a successful (and scandal-free) year.

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Are you going to participate in Remember Me Saturday?

Set your DVRs for lots of Rob this week!!

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NEW MOON LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET FROM AMAZON JAPAN

Check out the limited edition gift set available from Amazon Japan beginning on March 26.   I wonder if the cover art for the DVD case will have the same Twilight-looking artwork or if it will be altered to look more like the artwork on the discs.

NEW STILLS FROM ‘REMEMBER ME’

Trailer Park Movies recently posted three new exclusive stills featuring Robert Pattinson in his upcoming film, ‘Remember Me’, co-starring Emilie de Ravin.

PATTINSON NOT ON THE SPIDERMAN RADAR AT SONY

This week Twilight Saga fans of Robert Pattinson fans were frothing at the mouth like a New Moon werewolf over ridiculous rumors that Robert Pattinson was being eyed for the Spider-man reboot after the departures of Spider-Man director Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire. As some outlets tried to push the Spider-Man story about Twilight and New Moon star Robert Pattinson as the new Spider-Man, Pattinson was never a consideration for Spider-Man at Sony/Columbia.

Like most Robert Pattinson related Twilight rumors, the Spider-Man Pattinson rumor was completely false. To get to the bottom of Robert Pattinson as the new Peter Parker in the Spider-Man reboot, ET Online went straight to the Spider-Man source to ask Sony/Columbia whether Robert Pattinson was being considered for Spider-Man, which resulted in the studio denying the Pattinson rumor by saying, “Our first step is to find a director.”

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TWILIGHT MOMS START JEWELRY BUSINESS

They say it all began with a purse, well actually, three purses. But it really began when the “Twilight” series swept the nation, first as bestselling books than as blockbuster movies.

And in the shadow of the Puente Hills, some Hacienda Heights moms found themselves enamored with “Twilight” characters and plots. But even they didn’t imagine that it would turn into a business.

“Our PTA president Mary Ting suggested we read the series. She’s a teacher at Los Molinos Elementary School and thought we would enjoy them,” recalls Michelle De La Vara.

In fact, Ting wasn’t even going to buy the best-seller by Stephanie Meyer until she saw some ads for the movie.

“It was 500 pages and I have two kids, so

I thought it would take all summer to read. I began reading it and couldn’t put it down until I finished the next day,” Ting remembered. “Then I ran out and bought the other books in the series and couldn’t put them down either.”

All the Twilight moms became hooked on the romantic tale of a vampire and a young woman.

“I loved the story of teen love. It brought back the memories of my first love,” admitted Kristina Maine.

“We are moms with busy lives but always manage to make time for our Twilight fix,” agreed De La Vara. “It is a great escape and an enjoyable, easy read.”

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ROBERT PATTINSON AND KRISTEN STEWART RUMORED TO JOIN HAITIAN RELIEF PROGRAM

According to reports the Twilight pair is getting ready to join George Clooney’s telethon plans for MTV Networks Haiti Earthquake Relief. “Hope for Haiti” will feature Clooney and his proposed list of stars that will include Robert and Kristen. Though nothing has been confirmed yet, the stars are ready to do their duty for the affected people of Haiti.

Hollywood Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Madonna and others have donated huge sum of money for relief work and Clooney comes next on the line with his Telethon that is scheduled to take place on 22nd January and is said to be telecasted by CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and MTV.

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CHASKE SPENCER IS PACKING ON MUSCLE FOR BREAKING DAWN

It ain’t easy looking buff next to weight-room prodigy Taylor Lautner, but that’s precisely the task at hand for “Twilight” wolf pack leader Chaske Spencer.

As alpha dog for the lupine gang, Spencer’s character Sam Uley has to up his game in the muscle department for each installment, especially for the franchise’s final film (or films?), “Breaking Dawn.”

I caught up with Spencer making the rounds at “Access Hollywood’s” Stuff You Must gift lounge in celebration of the Golden Globes. He’s looking plenty worked out, but still took some tips from renowned celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak.

‘He wants to put more muscle mass on,” Pasternak said of his chat with Spencer at New Balance’s Fierce Trax booth.

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DAKOTA FANNING IS V COVER GIRL

Credit: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for V Magazine

It’s been a breakout year for Dakota Fanning and Gabourey Sidibe, young talents with major presence in film for their roles in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and “Precious,” respectively.

V magazine took note and transformed them into glam cover models for its latest issue, shot by Parisian photography team Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

Sidibe, who got the siren treatment with flowing locks and glossy lips, spoke about role model and “Precious” costar Mo’Nique: “She’s a plus-sized woman who didn’t care about one day being skinny.

“All my life I’ve been hearing that I’ll never amount to anything until I am skinny,” Sidibe said. “And she disapproved everything that everyone has ever told me.”

As for Fanning — the grown-up child star says don’t be surprised if she’s not squeaky-clean forever …

… because she may not be in Lindsay Lohan territory, but she ain’t perfect.

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TWILIGHT FAN WINS CONTEST ON TWITTER – TALKS TO CHRIS WEITZ ON PHONE

Twilight fan JennyBrutal recently won the contest on Summit’s official Twilight Twitter and got to speak to ‘New Moon’ director Chris Weitz on the phone.  She took to her LiveJournal page to share the conversation that she had with him.

1.) How nerve-racking was it to know you had to relocate several location for New Moon?

A.) It was really nerve-racking because I thought people would notice and be upset, it was a puzzle to get it just right. The outside of the school is all CGI, we built the stairway for the school and took stills. In the Cullen’s house I also tried to show different rooms in the house to add to the feeling of the house. When Taylor was traveling during Twilight a fan gave him a hand-carved Native American ornament. We used that ornament in Jacob’s room in New Moon.

2.) I know Edward’s car is now a dark silver, but was there any reason for the change?

A.) Availability. Volvo wanted to introduce a new car into the series, instead of the older model. So they provided a newer model, brown Volvo. Immediately we knew it had to be repainted, and chose a dark, non-shiny, black colour. It added more to the first Edward scene in the movie, the feeling is upbeat but the colour of the vehicle adds to the danger lurking.

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IS ROBERT PATTINSON PROJECTING A NEGATIVE IMAGE WITH SMOKING?

Although Twilight and New Moon actor Robert Pattinson is the perfect man in the eyes of many Twilight Saga fans, one aspect of the life of Pattinson that parents may take issue with is that Robert Pattinson smokes. Given the success of bothNew Moon and Twilight, the issue of Robert Pattinson as a smoker was bound to rear its ugly Twilight Saga head.

As some claim, the issue over the smoking habit of Robert Pattinson has been overlooked in the Twilight media in favor of the romance rumor between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. But with a new set of Robert Pattinson photos hitting the web from a Wonderland magazine photo shoot, the images feature Pattinson with a smoke hanging out of his mouth, which have caused some Twilight and New Moon fans to question whether Robert Pattinson is projecting the right image to his young impressionable Twilight Saga fans.

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The gift set from Japan is very interesting.  I love seeing how the merchandise looks different in each country and how the cultural differences influence the products.

I love the new ‘Remember Me’ stills!  I am really looking forward to seeing that movie and hope that people go into it with an open mind to see Rob as something other than Edward Cullen.  I think that he’s very talented and he just keeps getting slighted by the critics and other haters.

Have any of you purchased any of the Twilight jewelry from the moms featured in the LA Times article?  I checked out their website and they have some really nice items.  I like them because they don’t just scream “Twilight”.  I like that they are really symbolic and understated pieces that adults can get away with wearing out in public.

If George Clooney can get Rob and Kristen on his relief program, it’s obvious that the ratings would skyrocket.  Whether it would result in more money being raised, who knows?  I do find it funny that just a week ago, media outlets were trying to report a “feud” between Rob and George and now they’re making it sound like he needs Rob to make the program successful.  Ridonculous!

Dakota Fanning’s magazine cover…Wow!  While she’s not yet an adult, she’s certainly not a little girl anymore.

How awesome for JennyBrutal to get to speak with Chris Weitz.  In reading her post, I found that she asked him many of the questions that I would have asked him – particularly, the color change of the Volvo.  Although, I’m confused as to why Volvo provided a BROWN car in the first place.  Surely they know by now that Edward’s car is silver!

What do you think about the comments about Rob’s smoking and the negative image that it presents? Personally, I wish that he wouldn’t do it.  Both of my parents smoked, I have asthma, and I’m allergic to smoke.  I think that it’s gross and unhealthy, but he’s an adult and can make his own choices.  I believe that if kids are going to smoke, they’ll do it regardless of whether or not Robert Pattinson is doing it.

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‘Twilight: Eclipse’s’ Peter Facinelli: Carlisle is ’such a calming force’

Peter Facinelli was at the Television Critics Association press tour for the “Nurse Jackie” panel — but of course, “Twilight: Eclipse” came up.

Facinelli was asked about his crazy schedule and let us all in on how he’d been filming both “Eclipse” and “Nurse Jackie” at the same time.

I actually enjoyed it because I enjoy what I do. So when I show up for work, it’s very invigorating, and I get energized by it. So there were times where I’d get off an airplane from a red-eye and have, like, three hours’ sleep and then go straight to work. But again, I’m having such a good time on the show, and the actors are so phenomenal. For me, as soon as I get on the set, I have so much energy.

Facinelli went on to contrast his “Twilight” saga character of Dr. Carlisle Cullen with his “Nurse Jackie” character of Dr. Fitch Cooper.

And it was actually really fun for me to do such contrasting roles because Carlisle is so – he’s such a calming force, and he’s a rock, and he’s a foundation of this family. And Coop is none of that. He’s – I mean, he runs around like he’s had four cans of Red Bull. So to be able to do those two contrasting roles where, in one character, I’m very still and the other one he’s very energized was a lot of fun for me.

“Twilight: Eclipse” hits theaters June 30, 2010 and “Nurse Jackie” should return with its second season on Showtime sometime in Summer 2010.

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Quileute to receive apology for MSN.com’s ‘Twilight’ video

LAPUSH — MSN.com is set to offer a public apology to the Quileute tribe today for a video shot on Stephenie Meyer Weekend in September that showed unapproved filming on the reservation — including scenes of the cemetery and graves, said tribal spokeswoman Jackie Jacobs.

Jacobs said she was first alerted to the video on Nov. 12 — just two days before she and tribal council members left for the Los Angeles premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

“It was such a bittersweet trip because I found out just two days before, and I knew I would be going to this huge celebration and would have to sit down and tell the council about it,” Jacobs said.

“I couldn’t really reiterate verbally or adequately convey what those images were like.”

The film crew shot images of the Tribal Council building, totem poles, First Beach, the Senior Center and the Quileute Cemetery.

The film was set to dark music — described by Jacobs as “macabre” — and was filmed in an amateur documentary style. MORE HERE

‘Twilight: Eclipse’s’ Taylor Lautner confirmed for Golden Globes

There’s a good moon rising over Hollywood on Sunday, Jan. 17 — “Twilight’s” Taylor Lautner is presenting at the Golden Globes.

Lautner will join Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Josh Brolin, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Amy Poehler, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Kate Winslet and many others as presenters at the 67th annual Golden Globes.

Lautner recently won Breakout Movie Actor at the People’s Choice Awards and may end up as the biggest star to come out of the “Twilight” series when all is said and done.

There is no word yet on whether Lautner’s “Twilight” co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson will be appearing at the Golden Globes. It’s weird to see them not presenting as a trio, which so far has been par for the course for awards shows.

The Golden Globes air live on NBC Sunday, Jan. 17 beginning at 8 p.m. EST.

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Internet Kills Taylor Lautner in Latest Death Hoax

This is just dead wrong.

In a career milestone achieved by only a select few (and Jaleel White), Twilight Saga star Taylor Lautner has become the victim of his very own Internet death hoax.

Take that, Robert Pattinson.

No, Lautner’s not really dead. A rep for Summit Entertainment tells E! News, “I am almost 100-percent positive this is a hoax.” (After double-checking with the home office in Hollywood, the rep confirmed this was indeed a hoax.)

Besides, unless our favorite werewolf doubles as a zombie, he’ll be presenting in the flesh at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, organizers announced today.

But it’s kind of an Interweb honor…

It wasn’t that long ago the onetime Sharkboy was fighting to keep his New Moon role, and now he’s a chiseled cinema stud who will soon be starring with (fellow death hoax victim) Tom Cruise. And that can only mean one thing: Some knucklehead had to go and claim Lautner’s gone to that great wolf pack in the sky.

At least they gave him a unique demise. Unlike many others, Lautner didn’t “die” at the hands of an infamous New Zealand cliff. Some so-called reports accused the 17-year-old of a cocaine overdose.

It’s not so bad. Joining such undead luminaries as Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Miley Cyrus and even Twilight scribe Stephenie Meyer, Lautner can count himself in elite company.
That is, if he doesn’t get too hung up on Jeff Goldblum, Sinbad and Urkel being there, too.

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Twilight Producer Speculates on Fall Shoot and CGI Baby for Breaking Dawn, Says Chris Weitz Unlikely to Direct

I’ve got to say, perhaps the best thing about Summit’s relentless commitment to making Twilight films is that the whole process is going to rush us towards an adaptation of the utterly crazy finale Breaking Dawn in record time. That means two things. One, we’ll get to see the utterly crazy Breaking Dawn on screen, and that’ll hopefully be good for some fun. And two, the whole thing will be over quick; no drawing it out like Warner Bros. did with Harry Potter.

Summit is currently looking at a fall shoot for Breaking Dawn, and while producer Wyck Godfrey doesn’t know if the book will spawn one film or two, he does have some other notes about what we can expect.

The LA Times has an interview with Godfrey, in which he discusses some of the hurdles facing Summit with respect to Breaking Dawn. He notes that all three principal actors (Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner) are signed for the film, and that Melissa Rosenberg is currently working on the script. Whether it will end up as one film or two is a point on which he’s coy, but rest assured that if they can finagle two films out of it (star schedules and paydays included) it will be done. MORE HERE

I totally agree that Peter Facinelli is a ‘calming force’. Any interview that is given I have seen him really take charge of the ‘Father’ role of the Twilight Saga. He seems really down to earth and super cool. I wish more celebrities would take from his amazing attitude!

I’m really starting to get tired of all the death hoaxes. These people are making a mockery of the news business. And heaven forbid someone’s family member sees that on the news and is devastated at the expense of the ‘joke’. I think they need to get a life.

On a high note! I can’t wait until Breaking Dawn is finalized, I hope they take the time though to think through all the details of the book for the fans so that it is true to the story instead of being rushed. We Twilight fans can be patient (sort of).

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