Archives for April 2010

Bill Condon talks to the fans on Facebook!

Bill condon handA first for the Twilight fandom, Bill Condon is taking questions at the Official Twilight Saga Facebook page!  He introduces himself to the fandom and even goes so far as to reassure us that there will be no musical numbers in Breaking Dawn!  Read his message and if you have any questions for him, he says he will try to answer them!  Go show him how much a great final movie means to this fandom!  On behalf of the admins at the Lexicon, we want to say thank you to Mr. Condon for even taking this time to face the fans in this way!

LA Times: The Family That Slays Together Stays Together

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The LA Times has a piece on the Cullen family’s role in Eclipse. More exciting they are featuring the elusive Liz Reaser who plays Esme!

“The whole family is in a vulnerable position because of the love we have for Bella,” said Elizabeth Reaser, who plays matriarch Esme Cullen. “If she’s not OK, we’re not OK…Esme is still a vampire. She still wants to kill people all day long. It was interesting to get in touch with the vampire side of her in ways that haven’t really been explored. Her family is in danger and that brings out the mama bear in her.”

See more on the LA Times. Via TwiMoms

People Magazine: Twilight Stars Beautiful Without Makeup

ashley-greene-smiling-eyesRobert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene are all in the legendary People Magazine Most Beautiful issue. Doing something that most actresses wouldn’t ever do, Ashley Greene is featured with NO MAKEUP. She tells PEOPLE, “My favorite feature is probably my eyes. My mom is always saying that you smile with your eyes, and if you look at someone and you’re speaking, you’re really engaging. When I’m acting, they’re kind of a big part of what I do.”

Click here for a sneak peek of some of the other celebrities featured in PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful issue,

To see past PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful covers, click here, and for more PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful content, go to www.people.com/mostbeautiful.

Photo via Just Jared

It’s Volturi Venerdì: AKA Volturi Friday

charlie-bewley-and-a-koalaInstead of Wolfpack Wednesday, we are doing another feature called Volturi Venerdì which means Volturi Friday. To kick it off we are going to give away a signed photo of Demetri himself, Charlie Bewley. (Photo via Eyebehold)

We’ve met Charlie at several Creation Entertainment Official Twilight Tour stops and he’s very entertaining. He’s actually taken to sending us direct messages on Twitter when he’s not at a convention where he, in a good natured way, heckles Dan Cudmore on stage during his Q & A.

So from the cool UK accent, to the sense of humor, to the sort of overgrown cheeky schoolboy, we’ve fallen under Charlie’s spell. Tell us in the comments what you love about Charlie and we’ll pick a random winner at midnight est tonight.

Eclipse Reshoots Day 2

robreshootIt’s a bit on the boring side since everything was inside a studio as Mandy reports.

“There isn’t much to report on today. It was all in studio.  As I’ve mentioned n the past studio is great for the cast and crew because there is no public access. The downside of this for fans is no photos, information, etc.

Here is what I do know:

Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner started at 5am and wrapped at just after 9pm. Kristen Stewart left first, Taylor shortly after. It was a long day and it didn’t go as scheduled.  It is not a studio they used before for either New Moon or Eclipse. Though Robert Pattinson was on set today he did not film as scheduled(photo of rob leaving the bar studio).  Instead he was seen in the late afternoon at a bar on Commercial drive with good friend Sam Bradley having a bite to eat and a few beers.”

Check out the rest of the story on Mandy’s blog.

On The Red Carpet Interviews Booboo Stewart

On the Red Carpet snagged Booboo at the Nightmare on Elm Street premiere. Video at this link.

Jackson Rathbone and 100 Monkeys Photo Book

NoSleepJackson Rathbone and the 100 Monkeys are going to be featured in a GORGEOUS photo book called No Sleep. According to the site organizing the effort:

“It is almost here… The Jackson Rathbone and 100 Monkeys photobook from Phoenix Taylor! Enjoy 7 days on the road and backstage with the Twilight Star and the band 100 Monkeys as documented in this collection of brilliant photos!  It’s a journey through the realistic life of Jackson as he juggles his art, his passion and his fans. Many times we only get to see the end result… the images on the magazine covers and we imagine the “glamorous” lives they must lead, but the truth is much more of a circus at times that leaves you with little time and No Sleep. ”

Prices range from $75-$175 depending on which edition you want. Some come with autographs from photographer Phoenix Taylor. Check it all out. Via Twifans

Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene to Receive Young Hollywood Awards

nikkireedashleygreeneAccording to Deadline Hollywood, Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene will receive the Young Hollywood Awards this year.

Nikki Reed – Young Hollywood Superstar in the Making
Ashley Greene – Young Hollywood Style Icon

This is Nikki Reed’s second time winning an award. She was recognized back in 2003 for her work on Thirteen by receiving a One to Watch Award.

Other Twilight cast members who have been recognized are Catherine Hardwicke for the youth oriented film Twilight and Cam Gigandet.

Congrats to both Ashley and Nikki! (Photo credit Getty Images)

LA Times: What Bill Condon Brings to Twilight

Bill condon handThe LA Times has a piece examening why Bill Condon is a good choice for Breaking Dawn.

“In making the choice, Summit, which has gone for a different type of director for each film in the franchise, clearly wanted someone with more Oscar chops (Condon’s won one and been nominated for a second). That’s both because the “Breaking Dawn” material is a little more complicated than the previous books and because with the franchise already an unstoppable juggernaut, they can afford to take a risk, at least a small one.

So what kind of teen-vampire fable will the man responsible for “Dreamgirls,” “Gods & Monsters” and “Kinsey” make? None of his previous directing credits are obvious analogues to this movie (though the initial frenzy over him as a candidate was a little baffling; good filmmakers reinvent themselves all the time. And it’s nothing compared to Rob Marshall, another man known for musicals, taking on “Pirates of the Caribbean 4″).”

See more on the LA Times.

Kristen Stewart Signed Bella Doll Up For Charity Bids

kstewsigThe West Hollywood Elementary School has a signed Bella action figure by Kristen Stewart.  Proceeds are going to the school whose mission is to support and enhance the enrichment of learning at West Hollywood Elementary School by promoting each child’s growth in areas of academics, physical fitness and well being, as well as through the visual and performing arts.

Check out the auction here.