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Taylor Lautner has been confirmed as the lead in the Universal film, "Stretch Armstrong," based on the elastic Hasbro figure popular in the 1970s. Not only will Taylor be flexing those muscles on the big screen, but he'll be doing so in 3-D!

"Universal has put all the elements in place to successfully launch two of our classic Hasbro brands on the big screen," said Brian Goldner, President and CEO of Hasbro, Inc, in a news release. "The addition of Taylor Lautner and the 3-D twist to 'Stretch Armstrong,' in addition to giving Pete Berg and the filmmakers the extra time and resources to make 'Battleship' an even bigger summer blockbuster, is sure to pay dividends when the film is released in 2012."

The choice of Lautner will certainly make the "Twilight" blogosphere giddy.

"In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office. He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely super hero with a fantastic super power," said Donna Langley, Universal's head of production. "We couldn't be more pleased that he has agreed to be our Stretch."

The movie is being moved to 2012 to fit Lautner's schedule, and to prep the project as a 3D extravaganza.

Producer Brian Grazer ("A Beautiful Mind," "8 Mile," "American Gangster") will team with Hasbro to bring "Stretch Armstrong" to life. Steve Oedekerk ("Bruce Almighty") has written the screenplay, and Hasbro's Goldner and Schneir also produce. No director has been chosen.

Read more on Parallel Universe.

Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson aren't lying on a bed of roses--they're lying on a pile of money.

Vanity Fair magazine's March issue lists the Hollywood Top Earners of 2009. Rob is #35, while Kristen is #37:

35 Robert Pattinson
Estimated 2009 earnings: $18 million
$7.5 million: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (fee for starring in upcoming third installment of vampire franchise)
$5 million: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (fee for starring in second installment)
$4 million: Remember Me (fee for actually starring in a non-Twilight film)
$1.5 million: New Moon (back end, based on worldwide gross of $661 million)

37 Kristen Stewart
Estimated 2009 earnings: $16 million
$7.5 million: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (fee for starring)
$5 million: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (fee for starring)
$2 million: The Runaways (for starring in upcoming Joan Jett biopic)
$1.5 million: New Moon (back end)

Rob earned more than Clint Eastwood (#36 with $17 million), while both Rob and Kristen eased ahead of Mark Wahlberg, Shia LaBoeuf, and Brad Pitt, who's at the bottom of the list at #40. They both earned more than Brad Pitt?! Brad, you must have had a slummin' year with only $13.5 million.


See the entire list at Vanity Fair.

Nothing like starting out a Monday with more stills from Rob's upcoming film, "Remember Me." These next couple of shots might just kill you. Fangirls, it's lobster bib time!



"Remember Me" opens on March 12, 2010.


Sources: Hollywood Crush and FePattz

Xavier Samuel, who plays Victoria's newborn cohort Riley in "Eclipse," was a recent guest on the Australian Kyle and Jackie O Show.

I posted last month that Kellan Lutz was signed by Calvin Klein for a major ad campaign involving manties. Yes, manties.

The ads are out and they're, um, nice. The photographer did a fine job capturing, um, the goods.



Here's a behind-the-scenes video for the photo shoot:



Photo Source: TwiFans

You've seen Rob/Edward in a million magazines, all over the internet, as a figurine, a Barbie, a bookmark, and a lunchbox--just to name a few. So it should be no surprise that now he'll be starring in his very own comic book, as himself. As long as they get the hair, the stubble, and the schmexy glare right, I don't care in what form he appears.


Written by Kim Sherman, aka @TwiMoonlight, the 32-page comic arrives in May, and promises to "trace Pattinson's career from his first performance in Tess of the D'Urbervilles at London's Barnes Theatre to his star turn in the Twilight movies."



Here's the official press release:

Millions know English actor Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, the vampire with a conscience in the films Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the fantasy/romance movies based on Stephenie Meyer's famous book series.

But there's more to Pattinson than fake fangs, faraway looks and tousled hair. Pattinson is an accomplished musician, a former model and an actor who's played both a wizard at Harry Potter's Hogwarts School and the artist Salvador Dali.

Bluewater Productions in May will ship FAME: Robert Pattinson to comic book shops and retailers across the country. This 32-page comic will trace Pattinson's career from his first performance in Tess of the D'Urbervilles at London's Barnes Theatre to his star turn in the Twilight movies.

Writer Kim Sherman said that she is eager to introduce fans to the many sides of Pattinson.

“I love having the ability to introduce high-profile people to readers through an unexpected medium that is both written and visual,” Sherman said. “These biography comics are designed to illustrate interesting tidbits to fans about their favorite figureheads, and inspire them to learn more. I chose to conceptualize A-lister Robert Pattinson from a unique perspective, immersing the reader into the life of the talented actor beyond his most famous role.”

Count interior artist Nathaniel Ooten as one reader who's gained a new appreciation for Pattinson's career since reading Sherman's script.

“Working on this book has opened an entirely new level of Rob Pattinson for me,” Ooten said. “Before starting, I was only aware of the 'teenage vampire' Pattinson. After reading the script, studying the subject and listening to his music, I not only became very interested in Pattinson's future work, but also discovered a new appreciation for this 'teenage vampire.'”

Bluewater president Darren G. Davis said that he expects Pattinson's biography to be as popular among Twilight fans as was the comic biography of writer Meyer, which Bluewater published in November of 2009. That particular biography has sold out of several printings.

“Twilight fans want to know everything about the talented people who have brought them the story of Edward and Bella,” Davis said. “I'm pleased to be able to bring them Robert Pattinson's story. It's our hope that even the most devoted fans will discover a fact or two that takes them completely by surprise.”

FAME: Robert Pattinson is part of Bluewater's much-publicized, and popular, line of biographical comics. The FAME series will also include comic biographies of Lady GaGa, 50 Cent, Tiger Woods and David Beckham. Bluewater Productions also publishes biographies of influential political figures such as Al Gore, Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama. Many of these comics, too, have sold out several printings.

Anna Kendrick's latest accomplishment? Oh, you know, one of those Oscar nomination thingies. OMG. Seriously, though, this Best Supporting Actress nomination is about the only thing that could have topped her Golden Globes nomination. The girl is on fire. Congratulations, Anna! It's been quite a year for the 24 year old actress, and I'm thrilled that critics recognize her work for "Up in the Air."

Anna's fellow Oscar nominees are her "Up in the Air" co-star Vera Farmiga, Penelope Cruz for "Nine," Maggie Gyllenhaal for "Crazy Heart," and Mo'Nique for "Precious."

"Up in the Air" garnered several other nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Jason Reitman), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor (George Clooney).

Anna tweeted her reaction to the news the morning of her nomination:


Her official statement:

I am thrilled beyond words to be nominated with these talented and inspiring women. Being involved in a film as special as 'Up in the Air' was a dream come true. I am overwhelmed and honored by this nomination and am so grateful to be able to share this experience with George [Clooney], Vera [Farmiga] and [director] Jason [Reitman].

How did her "Twilight" co-stars react? With great pride, of course! MTV's Hollywood Crush got the scoop from her fellow human Michael Welch:

...let’s just say he’s happier than a vegetarian vampire with a freshly-killed deer.

“Human pride!” Michael beamed when we spoke, revealing where Mike Newton's loyalties lie. “Represent!”

Michael was clearly thrilled for his friend and co-star Kendrick, but added that with the "Twilight" saga bringing together so many talented actors, it was just a matter of time before one of them made it into the Oscar promised land.

“There are a lot of people in this that are capable of the kind of work that could lead to an Oscar nomination,” he said of the immensely popular series. “It doesn’t happen to many actors.”

“Anna deserves it. She has an uncanny ability to get under the skin of her characters,” Michael said of the “Up in the Air” actress, who plays Jessica Stanley in the “Twilight” films. “She really seems to understand the mindset of the girls she plays.”

“It’s almost as if she starts out with clichés that we are all familiar with, then builds the character by figuring out their world view, making them unique and personal and therefore turning them from clichés into real people,” he marveled. “Her characters are familiar, but one of a kind. It’s remarkable.”

Michael also revealed to us that he texted her a congratulatory message as soon as he heard the news about her nomination.

“I haven’t gotten to talk directly with her about it,” he said, adding that he hopes to catch up with her soon. “From what I know about Anna, she’s not in it for the awards or accolades, only the work. This — ironically — is why she deserves the awards and accolades!”

Although Anna may be the first "Twilight" star to be nominated, Michael vowed that she won’t be the last. “There are a lot of people in this saga that are capable of the kind of work that could lead to an Oscar nomination,” he said, expecting more Oscar glory ahead. "I think potentially we have what it takes; we’ve just gotta keep working hard."

The Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 7, on ABC. Check your local listings for the exact time and channel.

Who do you think will be the next "Twilight" star to nab an Oscar nomination? Take the poll and share your thoughts in the Comments.





Sources: Just Jared Jr and Hollywood Crush

Gossip Cop has confirmed that Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin will be guests on "The View" on March 2, as a press appearance for their upcoming film "Remember Me". It will be both actors' first time on this show.

I don't really watch the "The View," but I'll be sure to DVR this one. Then I can hit MUTE every time Elisabeth Hasselbeck opens her mouth.

The film's premiere will be the night before in New York City, where it was shot last summer, and where the movie's plot takes place. Gossip Cop also confirms that the stars will walk the red carpet.

"Remember Me" opens on March 12.

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning were at the Sundance Film Festival last week; both were there for "The Runaways," and Kristen was there for "Welcome to the Rileys" as well. Here are various videos and photos from Sundance.






Kristen talks about her role in "Welcome to the Rileys":



Vanity Fair sits down with Kristen Stewart, Melissa Leo, and "Welcome to the Rileys" director Jake Scott:



More reading:

• Kristen on playing Joan Jett vs. Bella (on HitFix)
• Kristen learned about stripping from the pros (on MTV)
• Joan Jett praises Kristen's work on 'Runaways' (on MTV UK)

Source: TwiCrackAddict, HitFix, and good old YouTube

The release of "New Moon" on DVD is only 48 days from today. Not that I'm counting or anything. In the meantime, you can either watch the film at a second-run theater, or just sit and wait until March 20.

"New Moon" director Chris Weitz revealed some film secrets last month, which I forgot to post...sorry! But hey, it gives you something to ponder while you wait for the DVD.

Here are some of Weitz's embedded little goodies:

1. Hidden wolves
''Look for an upside-down engraving of a wolf in the shot of the bowl in which Carlisle burns his first-aid equipment; on Jacob's T-shirt when he meets Bella in the school parking lot for the first time; and a wolf trinket on the dream-catcher that he gives her.''

2. Vampire elevator music
''When Edward, Bella, and Alice get into the elevator on their way to see the Volturi, the music playing in the elevator is from Strauss' Die Fledermaus (a.k.a. The Bat).''

3. Emotional baggage?
''When Bella is looking for the meadow where she and Edward are seen lying down together, she carries a golden compass clipped to her backpack — part of my baggage!''

4. Speedy suitor
''We did a little trick when Edward gets out of Bella's truck and they're arguing. We wanted to show Edward moving impossibly quickly, so we put Rob right next to the camera but out of sight, and used a double dressed like Rob in the driver's seat. When Edward gets out, it's the double, and then Rob steps in front of the camera, and it looks as if he got there faster than humanly possible.''

5. Look it up
''And last but not least: If you want to know what Jacob says before he almost kisses Bella, ask a Quileute! The address of the Quileute tribal council is quileutenation.org. I can tell you this much: He says, Kwop kilawtley.''

See the rest at EW.com.