REMINDER! Hope For Haiti TONIGHT

Check you local listings but in the US it should be on on almost every channel. HOPE FOR HAITI starts at 8PM tonight. Make sure you watch and DONATE!

Rob and Taylor are scheduled to appear but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you donate. <3′s

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Robert Pattinson in ‘Water for Elephants’

The stars of “Twilight” are certainly capitalizing on the success of the angsty vampire phenomenon. I just wonder: with such a large portion of the ensemble landing roles in other films, what will that mean for the production of the still-unannounced adaptation of “Breaking Dawn,” the final chapter in Stephenie Meyer’s series? Hard to say, but that definitely leaves a big question mark hovering over this latest bit of potential casting news.

The word is that Robert Pattinson may soon be sharing a bill with two-time Best Actor Oscar winner Sean Penn in an adaptation of Sara Gruen’s best-selling book, “Water for Elephants,”Variety reported yesterday. The news describes the two superstars as “circling” the gig — ie they’re in talks right now — though Variety mentions that Pattinson at least will likely land the part.

The adaptation will be directed by “I Am Legend” helmer Francis Lawrence, from a script penned by Richard LaGravenese. The story follows a young man — presumably Pattinson — who drops out of school after his parents are killed to join the circus. Penn would play a disturbed animal trainer who works for said circus while the previously confirmed Reese Withspoon would play his wife.

Fox 2000′s plan is to be shooting by June. Meaning anyone who had hopes that “Breaking Dawn” would shoot over the summer for a fall 2010 release had best adjust their expectations. It seems more likely that “Twilight” fans will be waiting at least a year before they see the Meyer adaptations wrap up, more if Summit goes ahead with the rumored plan to break the final book into two films. I don’t think there’s really a chance that “Breaking Dawn” won’t happen, but these various “Twilight” actor casting announcement do have me wondering at the “when.”

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Live Chat With Peter Facinelli January 23rd

TV.com will be hosting a live chat with Peter Facinelli on January 23 at 7:30 PM ET.  The chat will be in celebration of Twilight’s premiere on Showtime at 8:00 PM ET the same night. Sign up for an email notification to remind you about the chat here.

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Anna Kendrick Nominated for BAFTA

Wouldn’t you know it? Yesterday, the BAFTA 2009 Nominations (that is, British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards) were announced, and Anna Kendrick was one of the nominees!

She was nominated in the category for “Supporting Actress” for her work in Up In The Air.

Her co-stars in the film, George Clooney and Vera Farmiga, were also nominated, and the film itself received nominations in the categories of “Editing,” “Best Film,” and “Adapted Screenplay.” The full list of nominations is available here.

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Kendrick’s Twilight series co-star Kristen Stewart is also in the running for the “Rising Star” BAFTA Award.

KStew and DFanning’s ‘Runaways’ Details

“The Runaways” makes its big Sundance debut this Sunday in Park City, and we have something that will keep your rocker hearts beating until then: an exclusive first look at the movie’s teaser poster.

We know, we know: now that you’ve gotten to see plenty more stills and a clip from the Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning-headlined flick, a “teaser” isn’t exactly the sort of juice you’re looking for. But once you click the handy “read more” link below, we have a feeling, you’re going to think this art work is quite literally the bomb.

So, go on, click it:

Behold the full teaser poster below. In case you’re scratching your head in wonderment: the fruity explosive device is a nod to The Runaways’ famous hit song, “Cherry Bomb,” which we saw Kristen rock out to in the teaser trailer.

Want more “Runaways”? Be sure to check out the movie’s official Facebook page, which just launched!

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A select few MTV News staffers are about to embark on an adventure in Park City, Utah better known to most as the annual Sundance Film Festival. As we’re sure most of you are aware of by now (and if you’re not, what kind of rock have you been hiding under?) “Twilight” star Kristen Stewart has two major flicks being showcased over this next week in the mountains: “Welcome to the Rileys” and the movie for which she shopped off her long brunette locks, “The Runaways.”

While we’ve already brought you plenty of “Rileys” stills, ones from the rocker movie have been about as rare as seeing a vampire in the sunlight — until now! Feast your eyes on seven — count ‘em seven! — new snapshots from “Runaways” by clicking on the two stills below.

The good news doesn’t end there: after the jump we have a brand new clip from the movie, too!

But, uh, before we get to that footage, we feel like we should dedicate at least one paragraph to the still above on the left. Is anyone else getting the vibe that the scene in which that takes place is also the scene in which Joan Jett (Kristen) and Cherie Currie (Dakota) share a kiss? In a recent interview with the LA Times, “Runaways” writer and director Floria Sigismondi addressed the reported girl-on-girl action saying that because she had read about Cherie and Joan’s supposed bed exploits in Cherie’s memoir, she wanted to include that in her film. “It will cause an explosion,” Floria insisted. Yeah, we’re not going to argue that one now are we?

Anyway, back to the clip from the movie — press play on the video below to witness Cherie’s first time meeting Joan and record producer Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon). “We are choosing you to be a part of rock-n-roll history,” Kim says in an attempt to persuade the blonde to join his new all-girl band. My, those words definitely still ring true!

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Kellan Brings His Big Heart and Gives Excess Clothes For Haiti

Kellan Lutz smiled as he brought a laundry basket of clothes to a Haiti relief donation center in LA yesterday. While Kellan is doing his part, at least one of his Twilight saga costars, Robert Pattinson, is participating in tonight’s celebrity-filled telethon to benefit Haiti. Kellan stopped off for lunch on his way home through yet another abnormally rainy day in the California city — there’s lots of inclement weather all over the country this week, and we have the perfect way to pass the time by testing your skills with our Twilight or New Moon game!

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Anna Kendrick Interview with Wall Street Journal

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Anna Kendrick, star of “Up in the Air” and the “Twilight” series.

Anna Kendrick provided some comic relief as Bella Swan’s ditzy BFF in the “Twilight” series. Then the 24-year-old actress outshone many of her tweentastic peers in a possibly career-making turn as smart, driven Natalie in “Up in the Air.” Her performance earned her Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Screen Actors Guild awards and Golden Globes. There’s a chance an Oscar nod could be in her future.

Kendrick began starring on Broadway when she was just 14 years old and became the second youngest person to be nominated for a Tony. She nabbed a Best Debut nomination at the Indie Spirit Awards for the movie “Camp” and another Best Supporting Actress nomination for “Rocket Science” when she was 22.

Speakeasy caught up with Kendrick after the Golden Globes to get a recap, hear about coming projects, and to talk about George (Clooney) and Robert (Pattinson). Although Mo’Nique walked off with the award, this girl’s got our vote for Best Chance at Winning More Awards in the Future.

The Wall Street Journal: Congratulations on all your accolades including your Golden Globe nomination. Was this your first time at the Globes?

Yes, it was my first time. It was a little scary, I was seated less than two feet away from Meryl Streep.

Did you talk to her?

No, actually. There are certain people that I don’t talk to, and she’s one of them. Jane Fonda, Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep are among the people I’ve been offered introductions, but I don’t want to meet them unless I get to work with them. I wouldn’t know what to say! Those are the type of people that stay your heroes. I haven’t met Julianne Moore [also a nominee for Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe] yet either, and I’m afraid of meeting her as well; I’ve idolized her for so long.

Any funny moments from the awards?

I ran into Lea Michele from “Glee” in the bathroom and she approached me, and I only realized then that we knew each other before. She was in “Ragtime” when I was in “High Society” on Broadway.

You started off on Broadway. Did you know you wanted to go into films then?

Film was never anything that I was actively pursuing, but it seemed silly not to audition for both film and theater roles. My first movie actually came out of my direct involvement with “High Society.” Randy Graff was in the show with me and her brother Todd Graff was the director of “Camp,” and she suggested that film.

By the way, you are #22 on IMDB Pro’s Starmeter, that’s above both your co-stars George Clooney and Vera Farmiga. What do you make of that?

[Laughs] The Starmeter is so misleading, I think it’s more about people who are new. It’s more like how many people went out to see a movie and went home and had to Google you.

How’d you pick your one-shouldered Marchesa dress for the Globes?

I have a stylist right now and for the Globes, I brought my two friends over and we had beer and pizza while I tried on dresses. I came out of the dressing room with that one and it was one of those moments that you just knew it was the one. Of course it was made for a nine-foot model [Kendrick is 5'1.5"], so there was this pool of fabric at my feet.

What do you think of Mo’Nique and her acceptance speech?

It’s incredible. Vera Farmiga was like ‘I want her to have her own church.’

How did you react to Jason Reitman winning best screenplay?

I was so happy for him. He deserves it 100%. I couldn’t ask for a better director. Your three leads don’t get nominated by accident, no matter how talented they are.

Jason Reitman did that viral video slicing up the press tour for “Up In Air.” It’s pretty manic. Is that how it’s been for you?

[Laughs] Yeah, it makes it look more like a whirlwind, but the thing that’s interesting for me is finding out how tedious it can be. It’s funny how slow it feels when you’re doing it. And I just feel so badly because I’m so sick of talking about myself.

Not only did you star in two very different, and very successful, films this year, but the characters you play are pretty much the opposite. What was it like to go from one to the other, especially since you were in production at the same time?

It was like coming up for air when I got to take a break from Natalie [in Up in the Air] and play Jessica [in "Twlight"] because Natalie’s so rigid. It was tough to play Natalie while Jessica’s really fun. Natalie was fun too, but I had to be more controlled.

Who are you more similar to?

[Laughs] Well, they’re not good characters to have to choose from. I suppose Natalie – I’m not as icy as Natalie, I hope, but I can be controlling.

You’re pretty funny in both movies as well – do you consider yourself a comedian?

What’s great about these characters is that they aren’t intentionally funny , so it’s easier – there’s less pressure to be the funny one. I don’t know how funny I am in real life. I’m pretty awkward, which helped.

What’s your favorite line from “Up in the Air”?

When I call George Clooney a 12-year-old.

I know everyone asks, but how was working with George? Did he treat you like a kid or like a peer?

George made fun of me a lot. I think if George isn’t making fun of you it’s a bad sign.

What’s next for you? What sort of films or roles are you looking forward to?

I’m excited at the idea of a role that’s softer and more vulnerable after playing Natalie, and I think my character in this next project is more unsure of herself. I’m going to be in this dark comedy with James McAvoy and Seth Rogan.

Wow, you’ve had some great luck with your male co-stars.

I’ve definitely had some eye candy. The entire “Twilight” set is eye candy, almost to the point that you feel bad about yourself.

I loved that you pitted Robert Pattinson and George Clooney against each other. How did Pattinson react after Clooney sent him that Esquire cover that said “Dear Rob: Thanks for all the inspiration. I’m a huge fan. Love, George (two-time Sexiest Man Alive)”?

I think Robert was just relieved that George thought it was funny. He was hesitant to do it because he was afraid that he’ll come off as a jerk. It was my idea to have Robert send George his GQ cover.

So, what’s it like right now? Are you still as busy as ever?

Every time I think I get a break, I don’t actually get a break. My next film goes into production in February, but there’s a lot to do with all the awards shows. Hopefully I’ll have time to do laundry at some point.

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Kristen Stewart & Ashley Greene Included in AskMen’s Top 99 Women of 2010!

Kristen ranked at # 21

Kristen Stewart is an industry vet, and she’s not even 20 years old. The actress was playing Jodie Foster’s daughter in Panic Room when kids her age were getting their first paper routes. But unlike Haley Joel Osment, Stewart has made the transition from child star to adult actress look relatively easy, namely thanks to her high-profile role as Bella Swan in the big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’sTwilight.

When the film hit theaters in November 2008, she and costar Robert Pattinsonexperienced the same kind of unnerving immediate rise to fame that Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet experienced post-Titanic. Posters of Stewart suddenly became makeshift wallpaper inside locker doors in high schools across America, or they substituted as dartboards for all those females who were envious of her onscreen and rumored off-screen time with Pattinson, much to Stewart’s dismay. “I don’t want to be a movie star like Angelina Jolie,” Stewart told BlackBook magazine. “Nothing about being a celebrity is desirable. I’m an actor. It’s bizarre to me that everybody’s so obsessive.”

Ashley ranked at #41

She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, but upon deciding to become an actress, she buckled down, finished school early at the age of 17 and booked it west to Hollywood. Although she started her acting career with bit parts on shows likePunk’d and Crossing Jordan, it wasn’t long until Ashley won the part of Alice Cullen in the Twilight franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels. Reprising her role in both New Moon and the upcoming Eclipse, Ashley Greene makes for at least one good reason to sit through the vampire flicks with your Robert Pattinson-obsessed girlfriend, because you deserve some eye candy too. Also, look for her in 2010’s The Apparition, about a couple haunted by a supernatural being. We promise there are no vampires involved. And if your lustful fantasies aren’t fulfilled there, check out her ad campaign for SoBe Lifewater — we promise you won’t be disappointed.

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Details on Robert Pattinsons Movie ‘Bel Ami’

In October 2009, the New Zealand Herald published an interview with Robert Pattinson in which he spoke candidly about his upcoming roles including his role as Georges Duroy in Bel Ami.

“…I’m doing Bel Ami, based on the Guy de Maupassant novel in January as well, and I don’t really know how I’m going to fit that in. I have to gain weight – but I don’t think they’ll let me put on much as I have to shoot the final Twilightmovie afterwards. I have to look older, as the character Georges Duroy has been living hard for a good six years just getting drunk all the time.So I want to look a bit haggard.”

Rob emerged from Bel Ami pre-production today in London to participate in the Hope for Haiti telethon and appears to have maybe started gaining some weight…hot pockets and Heineken anyone??!  Another requirement for Bel Ami is facial hair (think mustache), and the boy can rock a beard! He looks so great!

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