Last year it was reported that Nikki Reed and Kristen Stewart would do a project entitled K-11 directed by Kristen’s mother Jules. Kristen confirmed back at Sundance that the project was on hold (typical reasons of timing and funding), and now Nikki has confirmed that she is no longer attached to it. Hollywood Life got her to comment.
Archives for April 2010
Nikki Reed Confirms She Is Not Attached to K-11
April 13, 2010
Win a copy of Stephenie Meyer’s The Host
April 13, 2010
We have a couple of copies of the paperback version of The Host to give away courtesy of Little Brown. This latest version has a bonus chapter that “is something Stephenie wrote when she was working with the film producers – it was a scene that Stephenie always had in her head, but it couldn’t appear in the book because her narrator was unconscious at the time. The “omitted” chapter would, chronology-wise, fall in between Chapter 58 and 59 of The Host.”
What’s even better is that we have it to giveaway a few days early from it’s April 23rd release.
According to the Little Brown press release:
With a 650,000 announced first print run, the paperback edition will feature a special Reading Group Guide that includes a new, never-before-published “bonus chapter,” an interview with Stephenie Meyer, discussion topics and questions, and the author’s annotated playlist.
THE HOST debuted at #1 on The New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list and remained there for more than a year. Meyer’s first adult novel was not only a huge commercial success, with more than 2 million copies sold, it also brought a whole new audience of readers to Stephenie Meyer. Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, THE HOST, appeals to rabid Twilight Saga fans and readers of classic literary suspense alike.
Movie rights to THE HOST have been optioned by Nick Wechsler and Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz, the team that produced the film of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Andrew Niccol of Gattaca and The Truman Show will write the script and direct.
So if you would like a copy, just respond with the words “pick me” below, and we will send copies to two random people who reply. We will pick the winners at 11:59pm est tonight, April 13th.
MTV: Robert Pattinison Film Needs Extras
April 12, 2010
According to AMTV’s Hollywood Crush:
“Want to be seen in an upcoming Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon flick? Producers of “Water for Elephants” (which will also star recent-Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz) posted an ad this morning on Craigslist in Los Angeles seeking extras of various types for the film, which currently in pre-production. If you’re in L.A. and available for the casting on April 17th, this could be your chance at cinematic glory!”
Some how we doubt these producers know what they are getting themselves into by posting this, but hey, their choice.
Justin Furstenfeld: Still a Stephenie Meyer Fan, but Management Not So Much
April 12, 2010
To anyone who listens to Stephenie Meyer’s playlists, you realize that band Blue October has a prominent place on them. Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer of the band, even toured with Stephenie Meyer at the four signings she did for Breaking Dawn, (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle) back in summer/fall 2008 called the Breaking Dawn Concert Tour. (See photo above via LIFE and the video below)
Justin has made no secret of his life-long battle with depression, and he sat down with Blast magazine(the first interview in awhile) now that he is back from a publicized stint in rehab and ready to tour again (notably with an upcoming concert at The House of Blues). He talked no-holes-barred about a number of things, Stephenie Meyer included,
According to Blast:
“Furstenfeld did just that during our conversation[be unafraid to talk about elephants in the room] — he talked about his love for “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer and his disdain for her representation*. Rumors circulated last year that Blue October, who toured with Meyer, would have a song on one of the Twilight soundtracks. But it never came to pass, and the reasons behind it remained a mystery.
“Me and Stephenie Meyer are great friends,” Furstenfeld said. “I hate her camp, but I love her. Stephenie Meyer had the balls to take me to dinner…she said, ‘I wanna put your songs in my movies…’ and I was like, ‘Wow. That’s my dream — let’s do it.’ First movie comes out, no song. Second movie comes out, no song. Her management was like, ‘Everything we told you was a lie.’”
See the rest on Blast.
Would you have wanted Blue October music on the Twilight movie soundtracks?
*Note: It is unclear to which representative(s) specifically Justin is referencing: Summit, Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, Alexandra Patsavas, Little Brown , or someone else entirely..
Alex Meraz In Australia
April 12, 2010
Alex Meraz was in Australia as part of the Supernova Convention. The brand new fansite, The Meraz Effect, has a rundown of Alex’s Q & A on both days that he appeared. Here’s a tidbit from day 1:
~Alex believes he walks a fine line when it comes to representing Native Americans. He says you have to be careful how you represent them.
~Julia got sick of the wolfboys continuously goofing around on set – which helped her look convincing as Leah on screen.
~His brother’s comic books were part of his inspiration for his artwork.
~If the wolfpack were superheroes, Kiowa would be the villain and his power would be height, Bronson’s power would be the ability to laugh, Chaske would have the power to fly, and Alex would have the power of speed.
~FOUR TO THE FLOOR and ON THE RUN not going to be seen anytime soon. FOUR TO THE FLOOR is being edited. ON THE RUN producers haven’t gotten back to him since casting.
~In New Moon when Paul says sorry – that was all Alex! He thought it would be weird if he just walked into Emily’s place and didn’t say anything or acknowledge Bella right after trying to attack her. Kristen backed Alex up and he got to say his line. Plus, this was his favorite scene.
Read the rest of day 1 here and day 2 here.
Alex also Tweeted a photo of himself holding a Koala saying, “Koalas are like holding a sleepy old man!! I got in trouble for trying sneak him into my backpack :(.” He’s luckier than Charlie Bewley and Tinsel Korey who also held koalas when they were in Australia a few months back. They were not dry after their experiences. Maybe the koala like Alex better? 🙂
Taylor Lautner Star Ambassador Madrid
April 12, 2010
Earlier this month Taylor was in France as part of the Star Ambassador contest where a French fan and a Spanish fan won a date. Well now he’s moved on to Spain where he was on hand to greet fans.
The German New Moon DVD Release
April 12, 2010
Chaske Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Bronson Pelletier were on hand in Germany for the release of the New Moon DVD (imagine having to wait a month longer than the USA!).
You can find more video here. Granted a lot is in German, as you would expect, but there is a fair amount of English as well.
Billy Burke’s New Website Goes Live!
April 11, 2010
Billy Burke tweeted the other day about having a new website and seeing if he could promote a music project by not going through the (frankly in our opinion antiquated) record label system. Well, by all accounts it is a wild hit. We think the number of people hitting the site as it launched even surprised Billy. If you follow Billy on Twitter and in interviews, you know that he is a guy that doesn’t got surprised easily.
In the welcome message of his new site, Billy talks about his acting and unfortunately his much delayed music career. He also waxes on as he reminisces about the Seattle music scene of the early 1990’s when grunge was coming into its heyday and Kurt Cobain and Nirvana were leading the charge out of the bubblegum 1980’s. Billy then sums it all up by saying:
“It’s been 19 years since the Caddy sputtered into Hollywood, low on oil with a driver even lower on outlook. In those years and throughout his sometimes rosy, sometimes less than stellar career as a film and TV actor, that “driver” has continued to write songs. Songs that reflect the ongoing experience of never knowing. Songs that he hopes might speak to those with similar presentiments and with any luck, those who just dig some music.
So here, on the precipice of two decades into what was always intended to be a “duel career”, I am about to share with you what was supposed to be the FIRST half, but has now become the second…
With the exception of a couple of very special guest musicians whom I’m beyond elated to have coming in, initial tracking for my first LP is now complete. We’ve got some mixing and mastering yet to do but we’re almost there. It has been such a… treat for me to be able to work with the caliber of artists we’ve gathered to make this thing happen. Much credit and my ongoing gratitude goes to producer David Darling who saw my vision and fearlessly brought it to life as no one before ever has. I’m not gonna put any useless preconceptions out there and tell you what “kind” of music it is or who you might compare it to so…
We’re just gonna give away one of the tracks for FREE. Give it a listen. Decide for yourself. To be honest, I’m not sure how long the “freebie” will be available as I’ve gotten quite a bit of resistance to this idea, (Whatev. It’s my music, I’ll do what I want with it) so… GET ON THE LIST AND GET IT NOW. As soon as it’s ready, you’ll be emailed a copy.
In addition to the album, we’ve got some other good shit in store for the early subscribers in the months ahead. As we work out the details, you’ll be informed on how to get in on it. Don’t be shy. Leave a comment, question or unsolicited rant. I’ll be as diligent as I possibly can in responding to everyone …
At the risk of sounding all squishy and sentimental, this venture has been a long time coming for me, so I really would like to thank you all in advance for coming along…”
Don’t worry, Billy. It’s not too “squishy and sentimental” even if you are currently sporting a fine set of fully polished acrylics! We’ll be downloading and giving the music a try. Rock on!
Final Day Twi_Tour Houston
April 11, 2010
Today is the final day of the Official Twilight Tour in Houston run by Creation Entertainment. Follow us along on Twitter as we tweet the happenings. The next official tour is in Virginia at the end of the month. Check out the Creation site for details.
Billy Burke New Website and Music to Debut Today
April 11, 2010
Billy Burke gave some hints about this last week when he tweeted about those acrylic nails that he has to wear as part of an upcoming film. Late last night Billy tweeted some more information.
“Tomorrow, Sunday, April 11th at 12:00 pst at the official new website to be revealed here [on Twitter], Sign up to get your FREE single from the debut album. 12pm PST COME TO @billy_burke TO GET THE ADDRESS AND SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF A TRACK FROM THE DEBUT LP. For those around the globe just enter ur city and convert to Los Angeles USA – www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html”
So, we have a couple of hours to go until we see Billy’s new site and get an opportunity to hear his music, which we are betting is old school rock in style.
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