Victoria replaced? Say it ain't so!

Los Angeles, CA July 28, 2009 — Summit Entertainment announced today that Bryce Dallas Howard will take over the role of "Victoria" in the studio's upcoming production of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. Actress, Rachelle Lefevre, who portrayed the character in TWILIGHT as well as the upcoming release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, will not continue in the role due to scheduling conflicts with another commitment the actor has made. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE will start filming in Vancouver this coming August.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio's TWILIGHT film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster book series, will be directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

"We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise,"said Erik Feig, Summit's President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions. "Rachelle brought "Victoria" to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role."

Howard most recently starred in TERMINATOR SALVATION as Kate Connor and has been seen in SPIDER-MAN 3, LADY IN THE WATER, and THE VILLAGE. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her leading performance as an actress in the HBO film AS YOU LIKE IT.

THR reports: The studio attributed the move to scheduling conflicts. The actress was recently cast in the indie drama "Barney's Version" opposite Dustin Hoffman, which also has an Aug. 17 start date, only several thousand kilometers east, in Quebec.

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Interview with a blonde vampire- Jamie Bower

MTV talks to Jamie Campbell Bower about New Moon...

MTV: Tell us about your character in “New Moon.”

Bower: I play Caius, who is the leader of the Volturi. They are a coven and effectively run the vampire community. They make the laws up. It’s me, Michael Sheen who plays Aro, and a guy called Christopher Heyerdahl who plays Marcus. We try to kill Bella and convince Edward to come and live with us — because Peter’s character [Carlisle Cullen] had come and lived with us before — and we love the Cullens deeply.

Thanks to TA for the video!

Jessica from What the Forks?! WON!!!!!

Jessica from What the Forks?! won the ReelzChannel competition- she's going to Twi-Con!!!!
Thanks to Twitarded for the video!

Kellan incognito at Comic-Con

From 4TNZ:

Comic Con, held last week in San Diego, was insane — Twihards took over! From New Moon clips to press conferences, it was all Twilight all the time, and all the stars of the film showed up!

But if you were looking for Kellan Lutz, you may have had some trouble finding the real life Emmett Cullen — he was in disguise, to avoid some of the crazier fans!

Bloggys that are rated R for Rawr- Get a fix!

Wow- who knew- there's a boatload of mature-themed Twi-sites out in Twi-bloggy world. Here are a few links- go HERE for the full list! Oh, and e-mail me if I'm missing a good, snarky blog that's rated R for RAWR!

Edward to my Bella
Fragile Little Human
I Heart Mythical Creatures
I Love Boys Who Sparkle
Inappropriate Twilight Obsession
Let’s Ride the Vanquish

video thanks to My Life Since Twilight

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MTV reports Twilight Rules Comic Con - is ANYONE surprised by this?

I have to admit that traveling like mad for work last week and then heading to the beach last weekend totally upended my plans for holing up in some quiet space with a bottle of red and my laptop to drool over all the Comic Con coverage online. Despite this, I was not at all surprised that Twilight once again staged a coup at Comic Con, taking over all the excitement and news for the event!

"Yes, I have heard of this fabulous person named Cullenized and her mentor Twilight Moonlighter (though I prefer her original name), and I think they're HOT!"

MTV has additional coverage proving that our fave mythical creatures (and their human counterparts) really are the best! Check out the scoop here

Kstew is stressing. . .perhaps a massage is in order?

Some have said our Bella, Kristen Stewart, was "down" at Comic Con. . .albeit in her leather pants and Joan Jett hair style. Maybe she's feeling overworked with no break between New Moon and The Runaways. . .

Well, my fave E!Online reporter, Ted Casablanca, shares some insight into what could be bugging her. . .and what's happening with Robsten! Check it out here

Maybe her leather pants are too tight, putting her panties in a bunch

Kellan + Ashley = Ashlan? Kashley?

I love me some Kellan, especially out of character (even though I love Emmett because he reminds me of my husband with his comical comments) - and I have a major girl crush on Ashley. . .I just love everything about her in and out of her Alice character! But I don't know how I feel about them "together" - not that I'm starting any rumors!

Robsten Lovers has some great pics from Warrior - the film they're doing together - and I must say, they are awfully nice. . .

Click here for more juicy pics

Set Your Party Table Right

Since the dawn of the Twilight Saga, fans have been creative in setting their party tables in tribute to the series - amazing cakes, red-black-and-white decor, lifesize Edwards for photo ops, and the list goes on. But for those less creative fans, Hallmark has FINALLY woken up to the frenzy and created a full line of table ware for your next event!

Stock up now - these are sure to sell out quickly, especially for all those New Moon premiere parties coming up in November!

Jessica's on Twitter - I KNOW, RIGHT?!

Now that you've swooned all the New Moon details from Comic Con, I'll try to bring you some interesting news for the weekend (nothing could live up to New Moon details of course)

TwiCrack's revealed the latest Twilight family member to start tweeting. . .Bella's pseudo BFF has joined the Twitter frenzy - yes, Anna Kendrick is now on Twitter!

I know right?! That's exactly what I thought!

Follow Ms. Stanley, I mean, Ms. Kendrick, at annakendrick47.

Fandango's Exclusive Comic-Con interviews!!

Kristen sounds excited- check her and Taylor out! Also, New Moon Director Chris Weitz and Ashley Greene beg the Kings of Leon for a song on the soundtrack:


Check them out here!
Interview with Taylor and Kristen, Chris and Ashley

Got a hankerin' to go to the movies this weekend? You can get your tickets through Fandango here!




(ok, I just threw this one in because it's too hot not to...)

Are you kidding me? Cutting in line at Comic-Con turns heated

In line at Comic-Con, girls were complaining that people at the front of the line were cutting. Read about the whole altercation HERE (including a video!)- here's a snippet:

Security told them that each person was allowed to hold three spaces in line and that that was a courtesy granted to them. "You are actually loitering," said one of the security guards. The girls countered by saying that if one person can hold three spots, then if one of those people came, then they could also hold three spots, and the line in front of them would increase exponentially.

The girls proceeded to say that it was also "creepy" that some of the women were so adamant about going to a panel to see a teenager (Taylor Lautner who plays Jacob -- apparently the moms were on Team Jacob).

"Spidurmunkey" interviews author of Defining Twilight

Erica’s most recent accomplishment was interviewing Brian Leaf, the author of Defining Twilight.

It's actually the first interview the site's had. Usually, we just get interviews from other sites to post them, but we took the initiative to contact Brian Leaf when we heard about his new book coming out, Defining New Moon. He agreed and was so nice and it was really great!

Erica’s Twilight-infused website is proof positive that teenagers can take their passions and use them in a positive, fruitful effort. Not only does Erica make money through her online store, she’s learning real-world applications that can’t be taught solely in school.

Read my whole interview with Erica HERE!!

Ashley's ex wanted to play the part of Riley

Beck Starr/Getty Images; Jean-Paul Aussenard/Getty Images

E! Online reports:

I

f things had gone differently, Ashley Greene could have been making Twilight movie magic with her ex-boyfriend, former Desperate Housewives star Josh Henderson.

"I talked to Ashley about potentially being the new, college, all-American character that's a vampire in the third one," Henderson told us last night at Xbox's launch of EA Sports' Madden NFL 10 in Santa Monica. "I went for a few auditions, but they went with an Australian kid."

As all Twi fans know, Henderson is referring to the role of Riley in Eclipse, which just went to big-screen newbie Xavier Samuel.

How times have changed for Henderson and Greene. It used to be Greene who was doing the following of Henderson to work...

"I remember when she was brand-new," Henderson said. "She used to come on set with me and be like, 'Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.' So, I'm completely stoked for her that she's doing her own thing…It's completely changed her life."

Chris Weitz confirms soundtrack artists *video*

Hitflix reports:

Director Chris Weitz has confirmed to HitFix.com that Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Bon Iver will be contributing all-new tracks to the film "Twilight Saga: New Moon."

"I selfishly want to put songs in by artists I love. And some the cast and crew also happen to love," says Weitz. "I think [Bon Iver] is fantastic. He says he wrote it for the film, but who ever knows if it might just be something laying around in his cupboard."

Weitz mentioned that he will be listening to Yorke's new track tomorrow (July 24) and "unless it's sounds of him belching, I think I'll put it in."

The comments came during the "Twilight" sequel cast and crew interviews at Comic-Con in San Diego, the multi-day fest at the Convention Center.

British rock group Band Of Skulls -- who have lately been opening for Spinnerette -- will also be included and Weitz still is "hoping to get Kings Of Leon."

As previously reported, Alexandre Desplat will be scoring the film, the sounds of which Weitz describes as "lush. That's how I wanted the cinematography to be."

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Taylor Lautner doesn't like to growl

From the L.A. Times:

Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were at Comic-Con's “New Moon” press conference this morning.

Check out the on-the-scene report on Zap2it.com

Taylor talked about his fans asking for a couple of snarls. So please don't do that.

"They ask me to growl for them, and I really don't enjoy doing that," says Lautner.

Seems like everyone's fave moment in "Moon” is the breakup scene.

Even Robert, who explained: "I think my breakup scene was my favorite scene. Hopefully it will come off having a few more levels than the relationship in 'Twilight.'

"It's a really interesting little moment. It completely bypasses all the supernatural elements of the story as well."

Taylor’s fave book is "Eclipse," the movie they will shoot next.

Full Comic-Con 2009 coverage all weekend from Zap2it & Syfy and Hero Complex.

Find out why.....

“It has lots of action in it. In 'Eclipse,' it's the three of them physically together," Taylor says. "They have to team up to try and be friends to protect her. I'm excited to get going."

But “Moon” is Rob and Kristen’s fave of the "Twilight" series.

"I liked 'New Moon' in terms of how far I could push myself in the series," says Kristen. "I feel after 'New Moon' it's kind of smooth sailing for her. But in 'New Moon,' she's lost. I had to find her again."

" I like the juxtaposition of so many people being there," says Robert. "It's such a hyped character. So many see him as a hero. In 'New Moon,' he's so humbled. He's looking at Bella and is thinking he loves her too much. ... He deliberately starts breaking it. And the final fight sequence at the end, Bella saves Edward, which she does in every book.

Lexicon's New Moon panel report- *spoilers*

From Twilight Lexicon:

WARNING! There are spoilers here, so look away if you really don’t want to know!

For the first clip, Jacob shows Bella how to work the bike, and as she reeves the engine a “ghost” of Edward appears. This spurs her on and she heads down the road passing multiple “ghosts” on her way until she crashes. Jacob rushes to her and worries over the bleeding gash on her forehead. She apologizes for the blood, to which he says, “it’s only blood, Bella,” and removes his shirt so he can use it to clean her up. Bella gives him the once over and tells him he’s kinda beautiful. He then asks her is she maybe bumped her head too hard.

The second scene was of Alice and Bella driving through Volterra surrounded by the people in red robes. Bella darts out of the car and rushes through the crowds toward the clock tower. She sees Edward just as he is opening up his shirt and getting ready to step out into the sun. She darts over though the fountain telling him to stop and then… the footage ends. Great teaser there!

New Moon panel videos

From CBA- a couple of videos from the Comic-Con New Moon panel

panel pics

Comic-Con panel pic from CBA