If you’re not attuned to the whole “Twilight” buzz, that’s the third book/movie in the franchise, and David Slade will direct it.

Stephenie Meyer has certainly taken lots of flack for her writing style, but no one can deny that she has a huge fan base, so more power to her.

Any thoughts on the “Eclipse” title art? It’s a little boring, but I guess they want the titles for all of the movies to be similar.

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In addition to exclusive on-set photos, interviews, and previews of the second installment of the “Twilight” series, the special edition also includes an exclusive shot of “Eclipse,” the third chapter (pictured, right).  

“Twilight” earned nearly $200 million last year, and “New Moon” will continue the story of vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), and werewolf Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

‘Twilight’ is about first love; ‘New Moon’ is about heartbreak,” says director Chris Weitz. “That requires the actors to go to some very dark places.”

For Taylor Lautner, “New Moon” represents a big responsibility. “I get nervous trying to represent Team Jacob in the right way. This guy is some pretty good competition,” he says, referring to Pattinson’s Edward. “The fans would love anybody who played Jacob. I’m just lucky to be the one who got the chance.”

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The special collector’s edition also delves into the chemistry between Kristen and Robert in both their professional and personal lives. It’s no secret that the couple has been letting the sparks fly both on and off-screen.

Says Pattinson, “When I read ‘Twilight,’ and there are these moony descriptions of Edward as a godlike figure, I thought there was no way I could play him. But when I got in the room with Kristen, there was a certain chemistry. She’s basically the reason I did the movie.”

Catherine Hardwicke, director of “Twilight,” recalls one scene when things got a little steamy and Pattinson ended up falling off the bed. And co-star Ashley Green, who plays Alice Cullen, says their off-screen romance is the real deal. “They’re genuine, and they’re very talented. It’s like a secret potion that you can’t really pinpoint, but they both have it.”

The cast is already filming “Eclipse,” with the fourth installment, “Breaking Dawn,” on tap for the near future. “We’re all crossing our fingers, and we all want to finish the series,” says Kellen Lutz, who plays vampire Emmett Cullen. “And we want Stephenie Meyer to write more books if she could!”

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Jordan Scott’s lawsuit claims that while she was writing her book, “The Nocturne,” she posted passages online, which Meyer then stole for her own book.

I haven’t read "The Nocturne,” but apparently, the books have similar language, storylines, and characters. Scott’s lawsuit, for example, states that both books contain a wedding passage and a post-wedding scene of sex on a beach. Ok, so … that particular storyline is probably in thousands of books – and probably even a few other vampire books.

Hachette Book Group, publisher of the “Twilight” series, says the "alleged similarities" are "wholly lacking in substance," and that Meyer based "Breaking Dawn" on an earlier, unpublished sequel to "Twilight" that she wrote.

"The Nocturne," which Scott started writing at age 15 in 2003, had an initial printing of 5,000 books and is about to go into a second printing, according to her lawsuit.

What do you think? Any basis for a lawsuit here?

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And yes, he IS related to the famous Huston family. He’s the son of Tony Huston, nephew of Anjelica Huston (pictured, with Jack), grandson of John Huston, and great-grandson of Walter Huston. Those are some great acting creds!

The actor joins the rest of the "Twilight" gang, including Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Bryce Dallas Howard in the third installment of the vampire flicks based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels.

Huston will play Royce King II, a human that lived during the Great Depression.

The cast is already filming in Vancouver, and the movie is scheduled for a June 30, 2010 release.

You can also catch Jack Huston in the new ABC series "Eastwick," which debuts in September. He’ll also appear in the upcoming film features "Boogie Woogie" and "Mr. Nice," as well as "Shrink," which recently opened in limited release.

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The movie hits theaters on Nov. 20, 2009, and continues the story of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), and Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). It’s a cross-species love triangle involving a human, a vampire, and a werewolf. Check out the poster of the werewolf pack here.

Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner:

Behind the Scenes:

Taylor Lautner:

Peter Facinelli and Kristen Stewart:

Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson:

Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Edi Gathegi (Laurent):

Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen):

Behind the scenes on the set: (left to right) Kristen Stewart, Director Chris Weitz, 1st AD Mike Topoozian, and Make-up Artist Robin Matthews.

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There’s an open casting call listed for these two characters at EclipseOpenCasting.com. Thanks to Nieko in Film Gecko’s "New Moon Casting News & Rumors" thread for the heads up!

From the Open Casting site:

Seth Clearwater: Seth is a Quileute Indian and the youngest member of the La Push wolf pack. He is a tall, gangly limbed boy with a huge, happy grin, the son of Harry and Sue Clearwater and the younger brother of Leah. Seth idolizes Jacob, and is always eager to please. NOTE: This is an excellent opportunity for Native American and First Nations actors. Seeking age 14-19 to play age 15.

Leah Clearwater: Leah is a Quileute Indian and the only female member of the La Push wolf pack. She is tall and slender with beautiful skin and short cropped black hair. She would be considered gorgeous if not for the perpetual scowl she carries due to a broken heart and her anger issues. She is the daughter of Harry and Sue Clearwater and the protective older sister of Seth. NOTE: This is an excellent opportunity for Native American and First Nations actors. Seeking age 18-25 to play 19.

Auditions are due by June 30, 2009. Again, visit the Eclipse Open Casting site for more info and to submit your audition.

Good luck, everyone! First dibs on interviewing the lucky actors who make it!

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I assume they’re talking about "New Moon" and possibly "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn," but they don’t specify in the ad. Anyone know anything about this site, or whether they’re legit?

This particular ad says: "No experience is needed. All looks and types wanted. Make $150-$300 per day."

If anyone knows anything about this site, tell us in the comments below!

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Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Edi Gathegi (Laurent):

Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen):

Behind the scenes on the set: (left to right) Kristen Stewart, Director Chris Weitz, 1st AD Mike Topoozian, and Make-up Artist Robin Matthews.

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• Newly 18-year-old Bella after being thrown against a table by her love, Edward.
• The mysterious vampire Laurent (Edi Gathegi) telling Bella not to be fearful of death. "’He was bad in ‘Twilight,’ but still had some compassion," he says. "Let’s just say he’s not conflicted anymore.”
• Bella and Edward about to kiss. "Rob was the first guy to say to me, ‘You know, you don’t really need to have too much of me in this film,’" notes director Chris Weitz. "I don’t want him too present, so his apparition will be a subtle, flitting effect — clearly a reflection of Bella’s will and desire to see him.”

Check out the new images here (I’ll post them as soon as they’re available). What do you think?

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This second installment of the series, based on Stephenie Meyer’s popular books, finds Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) completely devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson).

To fill the void, she turns to Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), who draws her into his world of werewolves. Bella finds her loyalties tested, as werewolves are long-standing enemies of the vampires.

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" hits theaters Nov. 20, 2009. Like the poster? Tell me your thoughts in the comments below.

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