Jackson Rathbone Joins ABC’s “No Ordinary Family”

GossipCop.com has confirmed EW’s report that Jackson Rathbone will be joining the cast of ABC’s new show, “No Ordinary Family”.  The show will be focused on a family that gains superhuman powers after a plane crash.  According to Gossip Cop, Rathbone has been cast to play high schooler Trent Stafford with the possibility of it becoming a recurring role.

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Brazil Still Possible Filming Location for “Breaking Dawn”

In the wake of countless reports about filming being delayed following a hostage situation in a Brazilian hotel last week in which 35 people were held hostage by a drug ring, Deadbolt is reporting that Summit is still looking at locations in the country to film scenes for “Breaking Dawn”.  They report:

A spokesperson for Summit Entertainment revealed to Radar Online that filming Breaking Dawn in Brazil is still on the Twilight table. “The possibility of filming portions of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 in Brazil has always been under consideration and we are continuing to scout locations within the country.”

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I am still confused by these reports that Rob & Kristen will be filming scenes for “Breaking Dawn – Part 2″ in Brazil.  Since Isle Esme takes place in the first half of the book, I would assume that it would be in the first of the two films and that the second installment would be rainforest scenes with Jasper and Alice seeking another vampire/human.  If the country is unsafe, why don’t they scout a safer location like in the Carribbean if they are looking for tropical scenes.  In all honesty, they could do rainforest shots there as well. 

What do you think of today’s Twilight news?  Are you excited at the prospect of seeing Jackson Rathbone on TV on a semi-regular basis?  Join us in the forum and share your thoughts.  We’d love to hear from you!

Summit Announces Release Date for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2″

Summit Entertainment just announced via their various social media outlets that the second installment of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” will hit theaters on November 16, 2012.  This is approximately one year after the first installment to be released on November 18, 2011.

There was unconfirmed speculation that Part 2 would be released the following summer, following a similar release schedule as “New Moon” and “Eclipse”.  Given the fact that there would be a year between the films, this could lead fans to believe that more time is needed for post-production work.  Perhaps this is to give adequate time for the extensive CGI needed to create the vampire-human hybrid daughter of Edward and Bella?  If that were to be the case, it would also seem reasonable to assume that the break between the two films could occur with the birth of Renesmee and Bella’s emergency vampirization.
What do you think of this news?  Are you upset that there will be another 12 months between films, on top of the 18-month break between “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn – Part 1″?  Join us in the forum and share your thoughts – we’d love to hear from you!

Taylor Lautner scheduled to join ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ co-stars at Teen Choice Awards

Last week, we learned that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse stars Robert Pattinson and Ashley Greene would be hitting up this year’s Teen Choice Awards, and, according to HitFix, you can also count on Taylor Lautner to participate in the night’s events.

“Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson from the ‘Twilight’ franchise will be on hand as ‘participants,’” Katie Hasty reports.

The Teen Choice Awards airs on August 9th at 8:00 p.m. EST, and The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and the cast are all nominated in several categories.

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Summit Stops Distribution Of Twilight Documentary

Summit Entertainment was previously suing the maker of a documentary called Forks: Bitten by Twilight, which followed the phenomenon of Twilight in the town of Forks, Washington. Considering that Summit probably has enough money to turn the producers into werewolf kibble, the Topics producers backed down and agreed today to stop distributing the film and deliver all copies of the documentary for destruction.

Fantastic. Hey, remember when Summit was just a little independent production company too, just trying to make it in the big, bad Hollywood world?

Yeah, they seem to have forgotten about that too, now that they spend their days counting their sparkling vampire $$$.

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The name origin of ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ soundtrack’s METRIC revealed

The name origin of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack band METRIC has just been revealed by Spin Magazine, and it might not be what you think.

“Some people think it has something to do with the fact that we’re from Canada — which uses the metric system. That was coincidental,” explained singer and guitarist Emily Haines.

“It came from a song that [bandmate] Jimmy [Shaw] and I were working on back in Toronto in the early days, like ’97 or ’98. . . . When we saw that word on the keyboard’s LED screen it looked so electro. It had a no [B.S.] vibe. It was a little cold and standoffish and we’re down with that. It works for us.”

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Metric, ‘Eclipse (All Yours)’ Behind the Scenes — Video Premiere

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When Metric’s Emily Haines was approached by award-winning composer Howard Shore about writing a track for ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ soundtrack, it was clear that the band was presented with an opportunity to reach an epic new audience. Haines, Shore and guitarist Jimmy Shaw soon got to co-writing the song, ‘Eclipse (All Yours),’ with a certain focus in mind.

“[Shore] was like, ‘What I’m attracted to is Metric, but it’s not about it representing Metric,” the frontwoman says in the following clip. “It’s about you embodying the voice of Bella.”

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‘Twilight’ Actor Edi Gathegi Cast In ‘X-Men: First Class’

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“Twilight Saga: New Moon” actor Edi Gathegi has found his next role in another fanatically loved franchise. Gathegi will play Darwin in the upcoming “X-Men: First Class,” Deadline Hollywood reports.

Darwin is the first biracial mutant in the comic series, and he has the power of “reactive evolution,” meaning that his body can adapt to any situation. For instance, his skin can become flame retardant in a fire, he can grow gills when submerged in water or he can see in the dark.

“First Class” is to center on the early years of the mutants made famous by the Marvel comic series. James McAvoy will star as a young Charles Xavier, better known by his superhero name, Professor X. “Kick-Ass” director Matthew Vaughn is to helm the film, which has been given a June 3, 2011, release date. Production is expected to begin this summer, with “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United” director Bryan Singer producing, alongside Lauren Shuler Donner and Simon Kinberg.

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Taylor Lautner on how Jacob feels about Edward

Taylor Lautner has discussed how Jacob Black’s feelings toward Edward Cullen have changed in Twilight Eclipse.

The werewolf and the vampire (played by Robert Pattinson) hated each other in the first two flicks, but now they are forced to work together.

‘Jacob hated Edward with a passion, but now they are forced to team up,’ said Taylor, 18.

‘We have a moment where I have to hate and understand him at the same time.’

‘It’s the first moment where we’re able to connect.’

‘As much as we hate each other, we kinda respect each other.’

‘We go: “Let’s put this all aside and fight for Bella.”

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Lee Pace could join cast of ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn’

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Lee Pace, of ABC’s Pushing Daisies, is said to be in talks for a role in the upcoming Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

Ted Casablanca, E!‘s gossip extraordinaire, says that Lee is “thisclose” to signing on for the role of Garrett, Edward’s nomadic vampire friend. Gossip Cop gives the story a three on their one-to-ten gossip scale, saying it’s too premature to call.  Especially since a rep for Pace says he hasn’t actually been offered the role.

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‘Twilight’ star Alex Meraz speaks out for wolf protection and Defenders of Wildlife

The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse star Alex Meraz (“Paul”) tweeted a video of himself and co-star Booboo Stewart (“Seth Clearwater”) on the BBC giving instructions as to how to become a part of the wolfpack, and now he’s in a new public service announcement video promoting the protection of wolves in the Pacific Northwest.

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Wow! Another twilight star joins the X-Men universe, it’s so exciting. I’m a big X-Men fan What do you think of his new role?

What do you think of Summit putting an end to the Twilight Documentary? Did you buy it?

I watched and liked Pushing Daisies, I like Lee Pace, but I’m not so sure about him being Garrett. I wonder who started that rumor. What do you of that? Would Lee have made a good Garrett ? Who would cast?

What do you think of today’s twilight news? Join us in the discussion.

It’s official!  Summit Entertainment has confirmed that all members of the Cullen Family will return for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”.  What remains to be confirmed is whether there will be one film or two.  As you can read in their official press release, only one movie release date is mentioned.

Los Angeles, CA May 19, 2010 – Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, and Nikki Reed will all return as members of the Cullen Family in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN. These cast members join Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.

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Report: Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz Ink Deal with Summit for “Breaking Dawn”

While Summit Entertainment has not confirmed the report, Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Twilight stars Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz have finalized their deals to reprise their roles as Alice Cullen and Emmett Cullen for two installments of “Breaking Dawn”.  It has been reported that filming for the films will begin this October with the first installment to hit theaters in November 2011.

There was speculation that Summit would replace Greene and Lutz if a deal could not be reached, reminding fans of the recasting for the role  of Victoria in “Eclipse” with Bryce Dallas Howard when there were “scheduling conflicts” last summer with Rachelle Lafevre.

What are your thoughts on this development?  Who do you think caved – Ashley & Kellan or Summit?  Join us in the forum and share your thoughts!

Full “Eclipse” Soundtrack Listing To Debut Tomorrow – May 12th!

If you are among the Twilight faithful anxiously awaiting the listing of acts to be featured on the soundtrack for “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”, your wait is almost over! Summit announced earlier today via their social networking sites the following news:

Starting at 8:00 A.M. PT tomorrow morning, we will be announcing each band that will be appearing on the soundtrack for the latest installment of the sink-my-fangs-into-your-neck soap opera, one every half hour. Hope you have six hours to spare! As evidenced by the success of bands such as Paramore—who landed on the first Twilight soundtrack—this is one album that emerging acts will always vie to be a part of.

To get in on tomorrow’s action, visit the official Twilight Saga MySpace page.   We already know that Muse will be featured on the soundtrack with their single dropping on May 17.

What bands/artists are you hoping to see in the lineup?  Join us in the forum and discuss!