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Twilight Lexicon did some research and found some important information about the author who is claiming that Stephenie Meyer wrote Breaking Dawn using her ideas from the book The Nocturne.

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First let us start out by saying that we are completely biased here. We have been online as a Stephenie Meyer fansite since March 2006. And because of our relationship built over three years with Stephenie Meyer, we have no reason to doubt her word. So when the story first broke today on TMZ, we decided to do several things:

1. We looked at the version of the book in question that is available online
2. We asked Little Brown the publishing company for an official response
3. We started to research Ms. Scott herself

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“We’re going to start right after ‘Eclipse,’” says Ashley Greene when dishing on the production of the fourth installment of “Twilight”, “The Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn”. Asked about whether the project will be helmed by the vampire drama films’ previous directors,Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, or David Slade, the 22-year-old actress answers, “I don’t think so.”

“['Eclipse' director] David [Slade] and ['New Moon' director] Chris [Weitz] will both be busy in postproduction, and Catherine [Hardwicke] will be doing ‘Hamlet,’” she continues. Additionally, E! Online reports that Weitz cannot get involved in the production of “Breaking Dawn” because of “scheduling conflicts”.

As for Billy Burke, the 42-year-old actor admits that he hasn’t been approached to reprise his role asCharlie Swan on the final movie of the vampire drama series. “All I know is that, as of now, I only signed on to do three,” Burke tells E! Online.

In May, Robert Pattinson confirmed that he has reached a final deal to reprise his role as vampire Edward Cullen on “The Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn”. However, Summit Entertainment has not set the production date just yet because the 23-year-old hottie has a “jam-packed shooting schedule”.

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We all know her – she’s the pint-sized autumn-haired sensational actress from Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Wedding Crashers, Horton Hears a Who!, and Definitely, Maybe.

Her co-star in Definitely, Maybe was Ryan Reynolds, who one small group of people contends (and many readers of this column agree) should be “Garrett” in Breaking Dawn – if that film should ever come to fruition (see here).

Her name is Isla Fisher, and the same group that bouts for Reynolds’ involvement in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn contends that she should be “Kate” in the film (see here).

Bubbly, energetic, and surprisingly young looking for a 33-year-old, this actress would certainly make an interesting pick for the role.

So, I ask you – is this the face of Kate in your mind? Would she fare well in the film?

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“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson has made it official: “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga, will be adapted for the big screen.

The busy actor said he has also just signed to star in an adaptation of the Guy de Maupassant novel “Bel Ami,” about an amoral journalist-social climber in late 1800s Paris.

Pattinson confirmed the news Tuesday during the Cannes Film Festival, revealing that he is signed on to star in all four “Twilight” films. The actor is shooting the second, “New Moon,” with director Chris Weitz and said he was unsure as to when the fourth movie would begin production.

In the books, “Breaking Dawn” continues the story of Bella and her vampire beau Edward, who – spoilers follow – get married and start a family, a move that endangers Edward’s peaceful clan of vampires. Bella also undergoes a transformation.

Summit gave the go-ahead to the second and third films late last year, after the success of the first movie, which made more than $190 million in domestic box office.

Pattinson told the Hollywood Reporter that Edward’s role in “New Moon” has been expanded for the film; in Meyer’s novel, Edward is absent for the majority of the action, existing only as a voice in Bella’s head.

“I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring,” he said.

Before he’s due back in October to shoot the third “Twilight” movie, “Eclipse,” which David Slade will direct, Pattinson will film Summit’s “Remember Me,” about a young couple whose burgeoning relationship is complicated by a succession of family tragedies that test their bond. Allen Coulter is directing from a script by “Rachel Getting Married” screenwriter Jenny Lumet.

He’s also set to star in “Unbound Captives,” set in the American frontier with a script from writer-director Madeleine Stowe that Pattinson said “is almost entirely in Comanche.” Pattinson most recently played a young Salvador Dali in Regent’s “Little Ashes.”

– Denise Martin

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Here’s what we do know. Firstly, The Twilight Saga: New Moon is in full-swing as it films on-set in Vancouver, British Columbia. Also, its budget has been increased to $51 million (from Twilight’s $37 million), reportedly, indicating that expectations are, understandably, higher from Summit Entertainment, the director, the cast, and crew of the up-coming film (due on November 20, 2009). Also, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has been confirmed by Summit for release in North America on June 30, 2010 (a little over 6 months from New Moon’s release date).

We also know that Summit Entertainment has taken The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn as an “optioned property,” which, basically, means that they have the choice whether to make the film or not – and they haven’t decided at this point. We also know that Robert Pattinson was quoted to say on the Red Carpet of the Oscar’s this March that Breaking Dawn would, indeed, be made as well (video below – saying “and Breaking Dawn’s gonna be done at some point as well, so yeah…”).

[ * Warning * the following contains spoilers for those who have not read Breaking Dawn ]

So where does that leave us? Unfortunately, fans, in limbo. With the imminent and inevitable success of The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the demand-side will certainly not be an issue. Rumor had it that the issue was with the character Renesmee and the impossibility of casting a baby with a full set of teeth who continues to grow at rapid and inexplicable speed, talks (when she actually speaks) like a mature adult of wisened years, and who can do spectacular things physically (such as, for instance, jump eight feet in the air to catch a snowflake).

I am reminded of a particular series of wildly successful and well-done films which remains amidst the heat of speculation as to whether it will be completed – The Lord of the Rings series (with Elijah Wood and crew). The Hobbit, which was the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary series, was never made, and fans of the series continue to plead for it. So far, their prayers have remained unanswered, despite the heavy demand, unbelievable success of the films, and, most likely, the willingness of the cast.

In the case of Breaking Dawn, though, there are quite a few distinctions to be had. In The Lord of the Ring series, there was an ending with The Return of the King, but with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, there will not be a tangible sense of completeness to the series without Breaking Dawn’s production. Also, Breaking Dawn presents, for some, some of Bella’s most shining moments as a strong character, and, quite simply, it is as important a part of the story of Edward and Bella as the very first kiss in Twilight.

So, how could the barriers to Breaking Dawn’s production be overcome? Simple: CGI. We already discussed the fact that gifted-CGI-user director Chris Weitz is employing its use for New Moon, and we’ve seen it bring to life some of our favorite literary characters in other series (think Gollum in The Lord of the Rings or Dobby in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets). Renesmee is, quite simply, not out of reach for our wonderful age of cinematography. Concerns that a CGI-enhanced Renesmee would be inadequate are speculative, really, and I have optimism in the possibilities that the United States’ entertainment industry holds.

As for concerns that it would be too long, I am quite positive that I speak for all Twilight series fans when I say that we would be thrilled to sit in an epic-length depiction of this film, just to see it unfold on-screen. Perhaps, I am wrong, but I doubt it. To see characters like Irina, Tanya, and Brie come to life; to see Jacob’s inner-strife as he witnesses Bella endure sheer torment, and to have to endure and persist as a labor of love; to see the wedding, the dress, Isle Esme (oh my). To see it all, I dare say, the fans would happily remain seated for three hours or so. Perhaps the studio could even break the film in half, if necessary. In any case, bring Breaking Dawn on, I say.

What do you think? Could Summit and the cast over-come the obstacles that accompany the filming of Breaking Dawn? How and why do you think they should make this film? Comment below and let us know!

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‘I’m gonna be Twilighted out,’ actor says of upcoming sequels.

In the last 12 months, 22-year-old Robert Pattinson has filmed a hit movie, walked numerous red carpets and plastered his face on the cover of seemingly every magazine except Guns & Ammo. It wasn’t until Sunday night, however, that he officially felt like a movie star.

“It’s insane,” the “Twilight” star grinned, standing on the red carpet while Brangelina went past him. “This is the weirdest. When [the Academy] first told us about [my invitation to present an award], I was like, ‘No, no, no. You’re joking!’ [I thought] I was going to have to do something really stupid, like get gunged [slimed]!”

Fear not, RPattz — the Oscars were not planning to have you slimed, gunged or Punk’d in any way. Instead, he appeared on stage alongside “Mamma Mia!” star Amanda Seyfried to present a montage of great love scenes from the year in film. And while on the carpet, Pattinson said he couldn’t wait to get on to the “New Moon” set and start making some new love scenes of his own.

“I think there’s going to be some continuity,” Pattinson said of the sequel, which will begin filming with new director Chris Weitz next month. “But it’s weird, because they are shooting it in a different city [than the first film]. I’ve talked to [Weitz] a bit, but we’ve only talked about my character; I haven’t really talked about the whole look of it. But Chris is great with visual stuff, so it should be pretty impressive.”

But don’t think Rob is all sugar and spice and everything nice — asked which “New Moon” scene he’s most eager to shoot, Pattinson said he can’t wait to dump Kristen Stewart’s Bella. “The scene where we temporarily break up,” he revealed. “On one hand, it’s completely impossible. And on the other, it sets a very different tone to the series. I think it will be good.”

It’s a good thing that RPattz is so eager to slip back into the peacoat and colored contacts of love-struck vampire Edward Cullen. Because, unbeknownst to us, we were about to break some big news to him that would basically force the actor to clear his schedule from now until late 2010.

“I didn’t even know that!” Rob marveled when we told him that “Eclipse” had recently snagged itself a release date a mere seven months after that of “New Moon.”

“Yep, and ‘Breaking Dawn’ is going to be at some point as well,” he added, knowing that he’ll be playing Edward well into his mid-20s. “Yeah, I’m gonna be Twilighted out by the end of the year.”

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First there was the news that the final book in the Harry Potter would be split into two films. Now the same thing is being pushed for the final “Twilight” series book by Stephenie Meyer, “Breaking Dawn,” by the author herself.

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