Last week we saw the first photos of some of the actors that have been cast to play the Quileute characters in the Twilight sequel New Moon. Taylor Lauter, who plays Jacob Black, was spotted with his new co-stars Alex Meraz, Bronson Pelletier and Tyson Houseman having lunch with Twilight Saga: New Moon director Chris Weitz in Vancouver, Canada. Today we get to see Meraz out and about with two other actors hired to play Quileute characters — Chaske Spencer and Kiowa Gordon … behold:

Now, call me suspicious but don’t these guys look awfully styled to just be walking around town as if they don’t expect to be photographed? Each guy is wearing a different styled outfit and each seems too put together for a simple stroll in town. My guess is that these new actors may have been instructed to pay a visit to the film’s wardrobe stylist before they go out in public together just in case they get photographed by the paps (especially since they are new actors). I know it may sound a bit paranoid, but this sort of thing happens all the time. The movie producers are well aware that there is much demand to get photos of the castmembers in public … it would make sense for them to not only be aware of that fact but to take advantage of it as well. Again, not that this is a problem at all … but these pics really look to me like the guys are on a photoshoot rather than just randomly walking around in town. It’s a smart move. The Twilight Saga will most likely be a huge money-maker in the long run … it can’t hurt to maximize the potential every turn. What do y’all think … am I just inferring more than is actually there?

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Chris Weitz, director of the upcoming movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon, was spied having a power lunch with a few new castmembers from this new film. Alex Meraz, Bronson Pelletier, Tyson Houseman and Taylor Lautner (who we already know will reprise his role as Jacob Black) joined Weitz for a bite to eat in Vancouver, Canada (where the film is currently in production) yesterday afternoon. It is being reported that the new castmembers, the ones who are playing Native American parts, are actually Native American themselves. Here are a few pics from yesterday’s summit … be warned, the following report may contain spoilers for those of you who have yet to read the book:

Summit Entertainment has brought on a cast of American Indian actors to star in the werewolf and vampire-themed “New Moon,” the sequel to “Twilight”. The studio has hired Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman to form the ensemble Wolf Pack, who in Stephenie Meyer’s novel take the side of the humans in their fight against the evil breed of vampires. All five will make their big-screen debuts in the film. Taylor Lautner previously had been cast as Jacob Black, also a member of the Wolf Pack. Summit noted that all of the actors are of American Indian descent, with Sioux, Purepecha and Hualapai among the tribes represented. Meyer made the announcement on her Web site after weeks of rumors that director Chris Weitz was close to casting members of the Wolf Pack.

I understand that it was very important for the studio to hire Native American actors for these roles, which I think is a very smart move. Not only does hiring Native American actors give new opportunities to actors that may not get much work already but it will also give the film a level of authenticity. I’m pretty sure we won’t be seeing any of these young gents in any wolf costuming … that is, until the movie comes out in November … but it’s nice to see that they look like a handsome bunch. Do these guys look like the Quileute characters you envisioned from the book?

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Hold on to your fangs, y’all! Well, OK, not your fangs ‘cuz Twilight vampires don’t have silly fangs but … hold on to something. Spoiler TV has posted over 100 photos of the cast of The Twilight Saga: New Moon backstage on the Vacouver, Canada set of their new movie:

In order to not risk spoiling anything for anyone (and thereby avoiding the wrath of any rabid Twilighters), I’m putting the pics I’ve selected to feature behind the cut. After the jump, check out a whole slew of photos of the Twilight gang hangin’ out backstage on set — some are in costume, some are in wigs and some are smokin’ up a storm …

Hold on to your vamps, Twilighters! There is new word that socialite partygirl Paris Hilton, who has just reeled in her latest victim love interest by nabbing minor Hills castmember Doug Reinhardt and has been flaunting him all over the globe, has expressed a “desperate” desire to join the cast of the upcoming film The Twilight Saga’s New Moon. And you thought the rumors of Vanessa Hudgens getting a role in New Moon was bad news:

Paris Hilton is reportedly “desperate” to appear in New Moon, the second instalment in the Twilight saga. According to Star, the heiress has been calling the film’s leading man Robert Pattinson “constantly” in an attempt to land a role in the vampire sequel. “She has also had her manager call the casting agent to lobby for a part on her behalf,” PA quotes a source as telling the magazine. Hilton, who recently admitted that she was fan of the franchise, is allegedly “desperate for people to take her seriously as an actress”. The insider added: “She thinks she’d be perfect to play one of the vampires. She’s even willing to play a victim – she just wants in.” Production on New Moon, which is being directed by Chris Weitz, has just begun in Vancouver, which a scheduled release date of November.

LOLOLOL! This is the most ridiculous thing ever … and so like Paris. First, I would bet MONEY that Paris Hilton has never read a single book of the Twilight Saga. Chances are, she’s never read a book, period. Second, there is no way that an accomplished director like Chris Weitz would ever cast Paris Hilton in one of his movies … which is why he’s an accomplished director. And let’s be honest, the Twilight films are not great masterpieces … some might go so far as to call them fluff … but even then, I contend the material is too complex for Hilton‘s limited skills. But, I dunno, what do y’all think? Could Paris Hilton really pull off a role in New Moon? And don’t hold back … let your voices be heard!

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Welp, it’s a done deal, y’all. A new email sent out by Summit Entertainment, the company that will produce the entire Twilight Saga franchise of movies, is confirming that Dakota Fanning has been officially cast to play Volturi vampire Jane in the upcoming film The Twilight Saga’s New Moon:

As some of you may be aware, Jane is described in the book as a vampire who has a “Botticelli angel-like face…[and] crimson irises” … which is a role that I think Dakota can play well. In January, we learned that her name was being floated around for the role and a couple of days after, Dakota herself publicly expressed her interest in playing the part. Many Pink readers were very much on board with her getting the role … while the folks against her getting the part were merely worried that her “big name”ness might spoil the film. To be honest, it never occurred to me that Dakota would be perfect for the role of Jane until her name was being floated around … now she’s the only person I can imagine doing the role justice. I think Summit Entertainment made a wise choice. I expect Dakota will be making her way up to Vancouver, Canada in the coming weeks (if not sooner) to join the rest of the New Moon castmembers who are making their way there now to begin filming (you may recall that earlier this week we saw photos of Taylor Lautner, who will reprise his role as Jacob Black, was spotted at LAX Airport headed for Vancouver). What do y’all think … are y’all still on board with Dakota playing Jane?

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Twilight star Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob Black, was spotted at LAX Airport yesterday bound for Vancouver, Canada where he is scheduled to begin filming scenes for the upcoming sequel The Twilight Saga’s New Moon … here are a few pics:

As some of you prolly know (and you Twilighters should deffo know), Jacob Black has a more central role in New Moon than he had in Twilight. In fact, if the movie is to properly emulate the original book, Jacob will feature very heavily in the movie version as well. It remains to be seen how faithful the filmmakers plan to be to the book when the start production on the film but I am hoping that Jacob‘s role isn’t diminished at all. New Moon is my fave book of The Twilight Saga and that is based pretty much on the role that Jacob plays in the story. I’m not quite 100% on Team Jacob but he is one of my fave characters. I’m very much looking forward to the interplay between Jacob and protagonist Bella Swan on the big screen. Again, I’m so happy that Taylor was allowed to keep his role … I think he’ll do a spectacular job as the man (mane?) man in The Twlight Saga’s New Moon. Any Team Jacob members in the hiz?

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Here is your semi-daily Twilight sequel update you vampire lovers out there! Here is our first look at the new title artwork for the upcoming sequel New Moon which is due to hit theaters this November. Additionally, the MTV Movies Blog informs us that the title of the film has been changed a wee bit to fit in with movie studio’s plans to put together a franchise of movies based on the book series of the Twilight saga:

As Juliet once said to Romeo: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Now, modern-day star crossed lovers Bella Swan and Edward Cullen are getting ready to carry on with their cinematic love affair. But will the second “Twilight” movie smell as sweet now that it has a brand-new name? MTV News has the scoop on the official name and logo for Chris Weitz’s soon-to-film sequel to “Twilight.” Dubbed “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” (although the title treatment leaves off the “’s”) the film’s official title art stays true to the look of the first movie while swapping in an orange tint, a subtle crescent moon, and the release date of 11.20.09. Although the look of the new logo will undoubtedly get Twilighter tongues wagging, it’s the five-word official title that is the most prominent variation from Stephenie Meyer’s simple “New Moon.” With roman numerals now considered taboo in Hollywood, and sequel names like “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” and “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” in vogue, it makes sense that Weitz and crew would label the future films as “The Twilight Saga.” At the risk of reading too much into five words, it also seems to imply that “New Moon” will boast a more epic feel than the first movie. As for the logo itself, Weitz has chosen to stay with the lowercase lettering, personable font and light-streaks-poking-through look of last year’s hit film. In switching from blue to orange, the movie’s upcoming posters will be instantly distinguishable from those of the original “Twilight” – which should make them look a whole lot cooler when teenage girls all over the world add them to their walls. The presence of orange also begs a new question: Now that blue and orange are taken, which colors should be used for “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn”? It’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year. It’s the next installment in a worldwide phenomenon. And now, it’s called “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon.”

Honestly, the title artwork looks pretty standard to me. There isn’t anything particularly special about it … but, in an effort to post every minute and minuscule bit of marginally interesting info on New Moon, here you go. Personally, I think it’s absolutely unnecessary to make the title so long … New Moon sounds just fine. But, I guess the movie studio wants to differentiate the movie from the book … and also remind fans that the movie franchise is here to stay. The artwork is fine but the name is too long. No one is gonna call it by this title. What do y’all think … do you like the logo/new name?

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