The Twilight Saga

November 9th, 2011 | 6:19 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss (@shalapitcher)

Kellan Lutz Vs. Jackson Rathbone: Who Should Be This Week’s Hotness?

I realize I am causing your heads to hurt with this one, Twilighters. Or not. I know there are the die-hard Jasper and Emmett supporters who have eyes for no one but their chosen Cullen vampire. But then there are those of us who will have a very hard time deciding between Kellan Lutz and Jackson Rathbone. But in honor of next week’s Breaking Dawn premiere, we are MAKING you choose.

I don’t normally go for the brawny types, but I might make an exception for Kells — that dimple and mischievous twinkle in his eyes gets me every time. His pre-Twilight modeling career gives him an advantage here, too — the boy knows how to pose. And have you seen pics of him in Immortals?

In the first Twilight, we’re not sure Jackson’s bleached hair did him any real favors, but Jasper has since learned the value of lowlights and really got to shine in battle in Eclipse. Outside of the Twi-verse, he’s got the whole rocker thing going for him. And with those warm hazel eyes and adorable cleft chin, he might be stealing hearts away from the muscle-loving Emmett fans.

This is no Jacob vs. Edward chose here, but it’s a test nonetheless. Flip through the pics and vote. Poll will close at 2 p.m. on Friday.

[Photos: Getty Images]

November 9th, 2011 | 11:00 am by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

Five Jobs We’d Love To See Kristen Stewart Try Besides Acting

At last week’s Breaking Dawn: Part 1 press conference, Kristen Stewart shared that she’s ready to take some time off after shooting Snow White and the Huntsman to figure out what she wants to do next. “It’s the first time in a long time that I haven’t known what I was going to be doing,” she told reporters. “And I don’t want to know. I don’t want to rush it, because I want to have time off and figure out what I’m interested in; what my interests are. I do want a little bit of time to really figure out what I really, really want to do.”

We’re guessing that her focus will remain on her flourishing acting career, because it’s red-hot and she’s über-talented. Kind of a no-brainer. But if the star does decide to take a little break in between her big-screen gigs, we have a few suggestions of other occupations we’d love to see her try. Scroll through our (very Photoshopped) gallery below to check out six of our Kristen Stewart dream jobs. Look out, Paula Deen! Chef Stew is on your buttery heels.

November 8th, 2011 | 9:00 am by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

Robert Pattinson Inspired Scene In Breaking Dawn, Director Says

[Spoiler Alert! Bill Condon talks about a scene in Breaking Dawn: Part 1 below. Read at your own risk.]

Robert Pattinson was influential in inspiring an important scene in Breaking Dawn: Part 1, says director Bill Condon. “I met with Rob a couple of months before we started,” Condon told us last week at the film’s Los Angeles press junket. “And we were having a general talk about everything about Twilight. He mentioned something that I hadn’t known before: one thing he’d been playing through out those first three movies [as Edward Cullen] was a man who was filled with regret, self-loathing.”

Pattinson’s inspiration, said Condon, grew from Stephenie Meyer‘s unfinished book Midnight Sun, which details Edward’s decision to dabble in killing humans in the ’30s. Condon explains: “[Edward] realized he’d turned into a monster, and it was something that really weighed on him. Now he’d been playing with that across three movies, but it was barely mentioned in those movies. I went back and worked with [screenwriter] Melissa Rosenberg and we put that into the beginning of the movie. So you understood where Edward was coming from and then you were able to watch him shed that because the person he cared most about said, ‘OK, I see that but I accept you anyway,’ and then he’s able to accept himself.

“So much stuff comes out of working with the actors,” added the director. We’ve seen the scene Condon is referring to and we love that it grew entirely from Rob’s research and relationship with Edward Cullen. We can’t wait to hear what other fans think!

[Photo: Getty Images]

November 7th, 2011 | 3:11 pm by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

Robert Pattinson Has Future As Writer, Says Breaking Dawn Screenwriter

Earlier this year Rob Pattinson revealed to Vanity Fair that he was adapting a Lillian Hellman story for the big screen. “It’s a secret,” he later told reporters while promoting Water for Elephants, refusing to divulge details about his writing. The actor has long been modest about his other creative talents and intellectual interests, which he often mocks in interviews. “I sound like such a snobby little sh–,” he said to VF, after discussing his passion for Japanese films.

We like Rob’s smart side, and have long wondered what was up with his secret screenwriting project. We asked Melissa Rosenberg, writer of all five Twilight movies, what she thought about Rob’s pursuits on the page. Turns out, she had no idea she’d been working with an aspiring screenwriter for four years. “Is he really?” she said, after we filled her in. “I wish him luck, it’s tough work.”

When asked what advice she would offer Rob, Rosenberg passed along these sage words. “Just understand the craft, understand structure,” she said. “You can have the talent, but do you have the craft? That’s always the challenge.”

Kristen Stewart: “It’s So Cool” That I Inspire My Fans

A few days ago I wrote an essay on my personal blog called “Why Kristen Stewart Matters,” about the way the actress is presented in the press and why I think she’s a role model for women and girls. So many fans responded positively (wow!) and asked that I tell Kristen how she much inspires them. Because I’m a woman of my word, I did just that at the Breaking Dawn press conference yesterday afternoon. She knows, you guys, she knows! I also asked her if she had processed the important role she plays in the lives of her fans. Her response, which was adorably rambling and wonderfully KStew-esque, is as follows.

“I love that. That’s … it’s really hard to, it’s hard to, I don’t, um, I hate when people say, ‘What advice do you want to give your fans?’ But just to share … Oh god, I don’t even know how to explain this. People that I look up to, you find people in life that are your common, like, ‘Yeah, I’m like you.’ Everyone chooses differently. It’s just weird because this question always does sort of present: ‘So, why are you better?’ And I’m like literally the same, which is why it’s so cool. And I thank them too. The same reason they like me, I’m sure I’d like them, do you know what I mean? It’s like common ground. And because I’m like, placed on this pedestal, it looks like, ‘Wow, it’s so incredible that you can be this way,’ and it’s like, ‘Well, not really because this is so weird, trust me….there’s really no difference.”

She finished by adding: “It is hot in here.” KStew fans, what do you think of her answer? How does Kristen inspire you in your life? Tell us, and we’ll keep telling her!

Related: Kristen Stewart Has “Grown A Lot,” Says Co-Star

November 1st, 2011 | 8:00 am by Kate Spencer (@katespencer)

Kristen Stewart Fronts Four Mags — Which Is Your Fave?

Kristen Stewart‘s gorgeous mug made it onto four different magazine covers this past month, each with an entirely different look. Glamour gave us girl-next-door Kristen, W won us over with gothic, ’60s-inspired glam, GQ U.K. was an homage to Old Hollywood style and Glamour U.K.’s shoot was edgy and electric, with a rock-and-roll feel. Asking you to pick a favorite is like the Sophie’s Choice of magazine covers, but we have to do it. Yes, they are all stunning and so very different, but surely there’s one that you love just a little more than the rest. Go on, vote in our poll below the jump. Because really, any cover with Kristen on it is a winner in our eyes.

Let’s Play Guess What’s In Robert Pattinson’s Giant Suitcases!

Robert Pattinson arrived back in Los Angeles this afternoon after finishing up a very busy week across the Atlantic promoting The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 with co-star Ashley Greene. We couldn’t help but notice that he was pushing a cart stacked with three enormous suitcases, luggage that he didn’t seem to have in tow with him when he departed for Europe last week. Hmmmm. Did he take a brief detour to London and grab girlfriend Kristen Stewart‘s stuff to bring home to L.A.? Did he cruise through the Netherlands and grab ALL the Heinekens? Did he smuggle Bear the dog (and Jella the cat, and a member of the Brit Pack) through customs? We take a stab at some guesses below — add yours in the comments!

Second Breaking Dawn Trailer Reveals Five New Movie Moments

Well, what have we here? A new Breaking Dawn trailer!? (Peep the first BD trailer here.) Don’t mind if we do! Fandango‘s got the exclusive first look, and we counted a few new moments form the movie jam-packed into the 30-second clip. Let’s review what’s new below, and feel free to tell us if we’ve missed anything, fellow fangirls. We’re counting on you!

1) :01-:05 — A new Edward and Bella interaction! Edward: “It’s not too late to change your mind.” Bella: “I know I can do this.” Eddie C.: “I’ll meet you at the altar.” Audience: “SWOON!”

2) :12 — A little bit more headboard breaking action! Like .25 of a second more, but we’ll take all the Robert Pattinson rippling back muscles we can get.

3) :14 — A shot of some pretty mountains. Very Lord of the Rings-esque, dontcha think?

4) :20-:24 — Wolves snarling atop some pretty mountains. The most realistic looking Wolf Pack yet?

5) :25 — A magical marriage moment between Edward and Bella: “Well, what’s a wedding without some drama?” Allow us to dork out for a minute here. How hot does Edward sound saying this? All confident and cocky and mature. A bit different from the sullen (yet still sexy) and introverted Edward of the Twilight days of yesteryear. Seems like the vamp hunk (and, dare we say, the actor who plays him) has grown into a strapping, self-assured young man who looks damn fine in a suit.

September 19th, 2011 | 9:45 am by Jordan Runtagh (@JordanRuntagh)

Kristen Stewart Sports A Darker ‘Do At London Fashion Show

Kristen Stewart took some time off from filming Snow White and the Huntsman to step out at the Mulberry 2012 fashion show in London last night. In typical K-Stew style, she switched her attire from a sexy short skirt to an autumnal woolen cardie as the show went on. But the biggest change was her long dark tresses, which seemed dyed from her usual chestnut brown to jet black. Very goth! Or at least as goth as someone can look while standing next to a giant ice cream cone and watermelon beach balls. Regardless, we’re diggin’ the new ‘do. Check out more of Kristen’s London fashion tour (with special guest Kate Moss) in the gallery below!

[Photo: Getty Images]

September 16th, 2011 | 12:56 pm by Jordan Runtagh (@JordanRuntagh)

Did Nikki Reed And Paul McDonald Secretly Wed? Matching Rings Say ‘Yes’

Everybody’s putting a ring on it these days! First Britney Spears stepped out yesterday with a veryyyy engagement-y ring, and now prepare yourself for a double dose of the romantic rock. Twilight’s Nikki Reed was spotted strolling with American Idol beau Paul McDonald today sporting matching gold bands! Did the couple give the press the slip and tie the knot in a secret ceremony? They met in March and became engaged just a few short months later, so a speedy union wouldn’t be completely out of character. We can’t say for certain whether or not the two did the deed, but the new bling and adorable hand-play seem to suggest yes. Congrats guys! Check out more in the gallery below!

[Photo: Splash News Online]