From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Bryce Dallas Howard to Replace Rachelle LeFevre as Victoria in Eclipse!

by Will on July 29, 2009 · 1,576 comments

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Rachelle LeFevre, who played vamp baddie Victoria in Twilight and New Moon, has stepped down from the role of Victoria in Eclipse!

Actress Rachelle Lefevre Will Be Replaced By Howard In The Role Of Victoria

Los Angeles – 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.

Why did Rachelle LeFevre leave, you ask? The Hollywood Reporter shows this project in her future:

Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver and Rachelle Lefevre are playing Paul Giamatti’s many wives in “Barney’s Version,” the adaptation of the Mordecai Richler novel being directed by Richard Lewis. Robert Lantos is producing via his Serendipity Point Films.”Barney’s” tells the story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky (Giamatti).

Lefevre will play Clara, Barney’s first wife, a wild, troubled artist. Driver plays Barney’s second wife, the annoyingly loquacious Mrs. “P.” Miriam, Barney’s third wife and true love, will be played by Pike.

Principal photography starts Aug. 17 in Rome. Dustin Hoffman also is in the cast, playing Barney’s father.

[via Summit]

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Robert Pattinson Arrives in NYC, Fan Gets a Hug

by Will on July 27, 2009 · 4,347 comments

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Robert Pattinson arrived to New York’s JFK Airport and after going through a secruity a fan assaulted Rob with fake Louis Vuitton and a hug.

Hard to tell if Rob ok’ed it or not, let’s hope so!

Check out all the (don’t you wish you were seeing the leaked pics of the Volturi that Summit is sending legal leters out about) pics of Robert Pattinson at SocialiteLIfe.

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Robert Pattinson Leaving the LAX Airport Today

by Will on July 26, 2009 · 2,472 comments

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New Moon star Robert Pattinson was leaving the LAX airport today after spending the last few days in San Diego for Comic-Con and Los Angeles to relax.

There are more pics at SocialiteLife and Celebrity-Gossip, including the crucial butt shot.

[thanks Aleksandra, Amber, wolfnat, Natalie & Nikki!]

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Kevin Smith Talks about New Moon Clips at Comic-Con

by Will on July 26, 2009 · 544 comments

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Warning: There is harsh adult language in the video below!

Clerks director Kevin Smith talked about the New Moon clips shown at Comic-Con during his panel, and he explains why Twilight fans are the future of fandom, and why that’s a good thing.

Though it’s obvious his fans don’t seem to care for New Moon, Kevin obviously has respect for the Twilight series. His descriptions of the scenes are priceless!

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New Moon Clips

by Will on July 26, 2009 · 339 comments

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Here are higher-quality versions of the two clips from New Moon that premiered at Comic-Con on Thursday. They show Jacob showing Bella how to ride the motorcycle and Bella running towards Edward in Volterra.

The clips are awesome, with shirtless Edward and shirtless Jacob in two brand-new scenes from the movie, what more do you need?

[Thanks MCNutters, Nicole, Natalie & Rica!]

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Exclusive Picture of Taylor Lautner and Fan at Comic-Con

by Will on July 25, 2009 · 1,047 comments

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Check out this cute pic of New Moon star Taylor Lautner with NMM.org reader Cassandra. Cassandra was lucky enough to get this shot Thursday when Taylor was leaving the New Moon panel at Comic-Con headed for his limo. She says–

So I stand up thinking Taylor never arrived basically thinking he never came to comic-con, then when i was about to walk away when he arrives from far away then he stares for a moment probably counting the fans, and walks over i was freaking out, he singned autographs he was not even 12 inches far away , but i didnt wanted to act crazy, So I asked him for a hand shake , and his security guard said “you cant touch him” out loud I was embarressed, Taylor just stared at me and smiled and hand shaked me then i asked him for a picture, he said yes, I took two pictures in my camera then i showed him the picture and said “we Look hot” we laughed then somebody told him it was time to leave i gave him a hug then said thanks and he smiled I was shaking!

After the break, check out two more pics of Taylor Lautner giving autographs to his fans.

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