We’ll have plenty more from The Twilight Saga and its Comic-Con panel later today – including never-before-seen footage from Breaking Dawn Part 1 – but this scoop is too juicy to save: Director Bill Condon just teased that Breaking Dawn might NOT be the final chapter in this franchise after all. “It’s the end of the Bella/Edward story,” Condon said. “But there are so many new characters at the end of the second movie that I suspect [Stephanie Meyer] would want to revisit them some time.” What might a new installment be titled? “Breakfast Time,” Robert Pattinson joked. “Brunch? Noon?” Oh, that Robert. You tell us: Should the Twilight Saga continue beyond Breaking Dawn?
We’ll also have exclusives from ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ and ‘Thundercats’ at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT Friday on MTV.com. By Terri Schwartz Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried in “In Time” Photo: 20th Century Fox SAN DIEGO — The “Breaking Dawn” panel and MTV live stream have come and gone, but the movie-friendly nerdery at San Diego Comic-Con is still in full swing. MTV has a lot more excitement lined up for Friday’s live stream at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT, including several surprises up our sleeves. Looking forward to “Cowboys & Aliens”? We’ve got you covered. A sucker for the highly anticipated new “Thundercats” animated series? We have an exclusive clip under wraps. Plus, there’s even more Taylor Lautner goodness to look forward to. It all kicks off with MTV’s Josh Horowitz sitting down with “Cowboys & Aliens” director Jon Favreau in anticipation of the film’s release this weekend. And in case that’s not enough Western-style alien-invasion goodness for you, we’ve been rolling out interviews from the “C&A” junket in Montana all week. After that, Channing Tatum and Gina Carano are sitting down to talk about their upcoming Steven Soderbergh action thriller, “Haywire.” They’ll be sure to spill the beans about the 2012 release before its Hall H panel later in the day. In addition to the new “Thundercats” clip, there also will be first looks from our interviews with Taylor Lautner for “Abduction” and Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried for “In Time” tossed in during the live stream. MTV also will have the scoop on an exciting surprise Robert Rodriguez is developing that we’ll unveil during the hour-long event. Keep it locked to MTV.com and our Splash Page for all the latest, greatest Comic-Con news. It’s going to be a crazy four days. Related Videos Geeking Out At 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Related Photos ‘Breaking Dawn’ Stars Take Over San Diego Comic-Con
During MTV News live stream, Elizabeth Reaser recalls ‘crying a lot’ on the last day of filming. By Ryan J. Downey Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Photo: Getty Images SAN DIEGO — MTV News returned to San Diego Comic-Con this year, and thanks to the magic of the Internet, we’ve brought you along for all the festivities. We caught up with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner from “Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” and several of their castmates — Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Elizabeth Reaser and Julia Jones — came by to talk to us live. “The great thing about Comic-Con is that it never feels like work,” Lautner told us. “We come down to San Diego, we hang out together, we go in a room with 7,000 fans, it’s fun. It’s our way of thanking the fans. It’s amazing that they still camp out and have that same amount of passion that they always have.” We invited you to send questions via Twitter to @MTVNews with the hashtag #mtvsdcc, and we were very happy to provide some answers. Our live stream was full of “Twilight” revelations, pontifications and ruminations from the cast and director Bill Condon (as well as some expert “Twilight Saga” fans) about the first part of the saga’s epic conclusion, which doesn’t hit theaters until November 18. Your Twitter questions ran the gamut from specific story questions to wondering whether the stars have Googled themselves and which of them have watched “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood.” But mostly everyone wanted to know what it felt like for the cast to wrap up the cinematic adaptation of the popular romantic/supernatural novels that kicked off the current vampires-and-werewolves craze. “I think the most surreal experience was getting married [in the movie],” Stewart told us of the “Breaking Dawn” filming process, pointing out that the entire cast was anxious to see how it would all go down. “It had a feeling — I don’t want to say it felt like a real wedding, [but] it definitely felt like a ceremony.” “For me, personally, the last day, when we wrapped, I didn’t believe it,” Jones told us during the live stream. “I hadn’t even thought that was possible. I just stood there like a zombie. People started hugging me. ‘You’re wrapped! You’re wrapped!’ I was in a little bit in a daze.” “I think I’m going to miss the community,” she added. “I realize how valuable it is that there’s this big group of us and we keep meeting up all over the place and going on this ride together.” Reaser told us she wrapped “at the exact same moment” as her “show husband,” Peter Facinelli. “We were crying a lot. We were just completely shocked and hugging. We went out and we had a little meal together. It was surreal. But it was nice that I got to have a moment with Peter.” Reed was also focused on the different character pairings in the film. “I was really nervous about the relationship between Rosalie and Bella,” she said during our live stream. “It is a very special dynamic, and I wanted to make sure the transition happened naturally and organically. I wanted to make sure my head was in the right place. I’m a nervous wreck about all of these movies.” “I’ve been waiting to film ‘Breaking Dawn.’ It’s juicy,” Lutz said. “It’s a way larger production. We shot some really epic scenes that took multiple, multiple days.” “Twilight” isn’t the only major franchise at San Diego Comic-Con, of course. We’ll launch another live stream at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, we’ll have appearances from Justin Timberlake and Lautner (this time promoting “Abduction”) and exclusives from “Cowboys & Aliens” and “Thundercats.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos Geeking Out At 2011 San Diego Comic-Con MTV News’ Comic-Con Takeover ‘Breaking Dawn’ Special Related Photos ‘Twilight’ Stars Break Dawn At San Diego Comic-Con ‘Breaking Dawn’ Stars Take Over San Diego Comic-Con
MTV News kicks off three days of live streams from San Diego with Thursday’s one-hour ‘Breaking Dawn’ special on MTV.com. By Kara Warner Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in “Breaking Dawn – Part 1” Photo: Summit Entertainment It’s that time of year again, when vampires and werewolves, witches and wizards, storm troopers and Spider-Men descend on San Diego for Comic-Con International, the annual pop-culture convention that draws celebrities, movie studios, comic book publishers and all their fans to one place for four jam-packed days of panels, premieres and parties. As always, MTV News will be in the midst of all the action. This year, we are proud to announce that we will be presenting “MTV News: Comic-Con Takeover,” three live-stream broadcasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT. The first of our three live Comic-Con-themed shows is a veritable feast for all the “Twilight” fans out there. We’re kicking off our coverage in a big way Thursday with an entire hour dedicated to “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.” Mark your calendars and set your phone alerts to remind you to tune into MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT for a smorgasbord of “Twilight” goodness that includes exclusive interviews with the film’s superstar cast and filmmakers, news from the “Breaking Dawn” panel and other tidbits associated with the film’s Comic-Con events. And that’s just Thursday. Friday and Saturday’s live broadcasts promise to be just as enticing as our “Breaking Dawn”-themed hour. Expect to see your favorite stars and filmmakers stopping by our studio to chat about the biggest and most buzz-worthy films and TV shows heading to theaters and television sets near you. Keep it locked to MTV.com and Splash Page for all the latest, greatest Comic-Con news. If you have any questions or comments for our “Breaking Dawn” talent coming through, send them via Twitter @MTVNews with the hashtag #mtvsdcc.
MTV News kicks off three days of live streams from San Diego with Thursday’s one-hour ‘Breaking Dawn’ special on MTV.com. By Kara Warner Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in “Breaking Dawn – Part 1” Photo: Summit Entertainment It’s that time of year again, when vampires and werewolves, witches and wizards, storm troopers and Spider-Men descend on San Diego for Comic-Con International, the annual pop-culture convention that draws celebrities, movie studios, comic book publishers and all their fans to one place for four jam-packed days of panels, premieres and parties. As always, MTV News will be in the midst of all the action. This year, we are proud to announce that we will be presenting “MTV News: Comic-Con Takeover,” three live-stream broadcasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT. The first of our three live Comic-Con-themed shows is a veritable feast for all the “Twilight” fans out there. We’re kicking off our coverage in a big way Thursday with an entire hour dedicated to “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.” Mark your calendars and set your phone alerts to remind you to tune into MTV.com at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT for a smorgasbord of “Twilight” goodness that includes exclusive interviews with the film’s superstar cast and filmmakers, news from the “Breaking Dawn” panel and other tidbits associated with the film’s Comic-Con events. And that’s just Thursday. Friday and Saturday’s live broadcasts promise to be just as enticing as our “Breaking Dawn”-themed hour. Expect to see your favorite stars and filmmakers stopping by our studio to chat about the biggest and most buzz-worthy films and TV shows heading to theaters and television sets near you. Keep it locked to MTV.com and Splash Page for all the latest, greatest Comic-Con news. If you have any questions or comments for our “Breaking Dawn” talent coming through, send them via Twitter @MTVNews with the hashtag #mtvsdcc.
In what will likely be the first of many records set by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 , the film has knocked The Twilight Saga out of a number-one perch. The final adventure for Daniel Radcliffe and company $43.5 million at midnight screenings Friday morning, demolishing the $30 million mark set by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse . Harry cleared $80 overall yesterday, blowing by the $72 million record by The Twilight Saga: New Moon . Look for it to gross over $180 million before the weekend is over, which would move it past The Dark Knight and prove once and for all: Movie goers prefer wizards to vampires and mayhem-causing superheroes.
If you don’t already have tickets for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 , get cracking! Fandango reports that 5,000 screenings of the Potter finale have already sold out, making it the second-biggest pre-seller in company history, behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon . Not that you should worry too much about missing the conclusion because of pre-sold tickets: Warner Bros. is opening The Deathly Hallows Part 2 in a Potter -record 4,375 theaters. That’s 11,000 screens if you’re keeping score at home. [ Deadline ]
‘Glee,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift also up for awards. By Jocelyn Vena Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in “Eclipse” Photo: Summit “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” is the undeniable lead contender at this year’s Teen Choice Awards. The flick received 12 nods, including Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for both Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner and Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for Kristen Stewart . The other big nominations for the flick include two for Choice Movie: Liplock (for K-Stew’s kisses with both Lautner and RPattz), Bryce Dallas Howard for Choice Movie: Villain, Kellan Lutz for Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer and Ashley Greene for Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer. But there are some other movies, TV shows and musicians vying for surfboards on August 7. “Glee,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and “The Hangover Part II” all received nominations for the show, which airs on Fox. Gomez and Swift face off against each other in the Choice Music: Love Song category for their songs “Love You Like a Love Song” and “Mine,” respectively. They are up against Allstar Weekend (“Come Down With Love”), Bruno Mars (“Just the Way You Are”) and Katy Perry (“Teenage Dream”). Interestingly enough, exes Joe Jonas (who is also up for Choice Male Hottie) and Swift battle it out in the Choice Break-Up Song category. Swift is nominated for “Back to December” and Jonas for his solo single “See No More.” They go up against Adele (“Rolling in the Deep”), Cee Lo Green (“Forget You”) and Mars (“Grenade”). Voting has kicked off, and for a complete list of nominees, fans can visit the show’s official website . More information on the host, presenters and performers will be announced closer to show day. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Photos ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1’
It’s not Sunday , but that doesn’t mean Man of Steel casting news can’t slip out from Hollywood. Variety reports that Russell Crowe is in talks to play Superman’s father, Jor-El, in the Zack Snyder-directed reboot. Marlon Brando famously portrayed Jor-El in Superman: The Movie , and earned roughly $12 million for his ten minutes in the film . Here’s guessing Crowe won’t be that financially lucky. Otherwise, nice! Developing… [ Variety ]
Stephenie Meyer had a vintage-inspired look in mind when she wrote of Twilight heroine Bella Swan’s wedding dress , and fan anticipation has been abuzz with speculation about which fashion designer would nab the coveted task of creating the dreamy outfit. It’s not just any old costuming gig; if the dress takes Twi-hard breaths away in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 , the chosen couturier will enjoy residual Twilight -themed wedding sales for years. So, who’s the lucky fashionista?
