MTV has a post up about speculation of New Moon casting. There have been rumors circulating on the Internet for a month on who will play Leah Clearwater. Now granted, we haven’t seen Melissa Rosenberg’s script, but keep in mind, however that these might just be rumors since in the books Leah actually appears in Eclipse and is only mentioned in passing in New Moon.  We’re actually thinking that Volturi casting rumors might be more credible at this point. MTV is also covering New Moon actors in the video clips found here.

Yahoo Movies has New Moon listed as one of the most anticipated movies of 2009.

FILM Gecko Film Gecko is confirming what we have long suspected with the upcoming New Moon movie, and has been backed up by Lana Veenker (who cast the local parts for Twilight), "The L.A. casting director has been hired, but their information will not be posted. I’m guessing that’s because of the number of unsolicited calls and submissions they’d receive." In other words folks unless you are an established industry professional with representation, there’s no point in sending in your resume for …fill in name of character here. There is no casting cattle call at this point. No news on extras yet, which typically will be a local cast.

The LA Times has an article about what fans think of Taylor playing Jacob.

Bobby Long’s Myspace posted lyrics of Let Me Sign. There has been much discussion and many arguments over which lyrics are correct. Now we all know just what Rob is singing! TY to Morgan

Chart attack covers a bit of Rob’s music.

MyPark thinks that Rob has Bond staus, as in Bond, James Bond.

If you’ve never seen the Hillywood Show, you really need to. they are famous for their Pirates of the Caribbean spoofs among other things. In any case, about a month ago we posted about them casting their latest spoof on Twilight. They have filmed it and are in the post production process.  Look for it to launch in February. While we are waiting they have released the poster for this episode. According to Hillywood, "Bella Swan will be played by: Hilly Hindi.  Edward Cullen will be played by Special Guest Star (Robert Pattinson look-a-like)."

Although there is no official date after getting conflicting dates, the US releasae to DVD is March 21 for Twilight on DVD we do have the official cover art released by Summit.

  EW has a new article about the fate of Taylor.

    "This week, Summit Entertainment is expected to announce a big cast­ing choice for the next film based on Stephenie Meyer’s wildly successful series of vampire romance novels."

MTV has an article up about Rob dropping out of Part per Billion.  Read all the info here.  Larry also poses some interesting questions concerning the topic here.

Robert Pattinson’s indie film The Summerhouse will be in release in April 2009.  Here’s a glimpse at the trailer. I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say OME!

The guys of Twilight – Robert Pattinson, Cam Gigandet, Taylor Lautner, Jackson Rathbone and Kellan Lutz – are in the February issue of Teen Vogue.

 Check out Edi Gathegi’s latest movie, My Bloody Valentine, with this new clip.

InStyle In case you want to know where to buy Nikki Reed’s shoes, Instyle can tell you.

The Hollywood Reporter talks about Catherine Hardwicke and what Hollywood directors face in a tight economy.

Twilight Series Theories just landed an interview with Christian Serratos, Angela in the Twilight movie.

Ocean UP has more beach photos of Kellan Lutz and asks just about the dumbest question we’ve ever heard: Kellan Lutz shirtless, hot or not?

Blue October Completes New Album Approaching Normal for Release on March 24th, 2009

Grammy Award Winner Steve Lillywhite Produces Follow-Up To Platinum Breakthrough ‘Foiled’

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BLUE OCTOBER has completed its new studio album Approaching Normal, the follow-up to the band’s 2006 platinum plus -certified Foiled. Going to radio in early 2009 will be the first single of the album, “Dirt Room”, which continues to build on the powerful melodic and lyrical strengths heard in the band’s albums and modern rock hits, “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean”. Lead singer, Justin Furstenfeld explains when asked about the lyrics of the song “it’s too dark and personal, I don’t think you can print that”, but adds, "It’s about fighting back…..to put an END to those who think they can hurt the ones you love.”

The album, scheduled for release March 24th, became even more hotly anticipated when news emerged that Grammy-honored producer Steve Lillywhite would produce the album at Pedernales Studio, just outside of Austin, Texas. “Steve is my all-time favorite producer,” said Furstenfeld, of the finished album. “He’s produced so many great albums for artists that are some of my biggest influences — but especially Peter Gabriel’s third album [Peter Gabriel III (Melt)]. For me, that’s it, my number one.” And, sure enough, true to the influences of Lillywhite’s classic productions, and the band’s own sterling body of work in the studio and on stage, Approaching Normal is bracing and untrammeled, anguished and cathartic, brilliantly melodic with a variety of musical textures that bring together the bands trademark sound of rock guitars, violins and lyrical story telling.

Blue October’s combination of darkness and light plays out in a song cycle that starts and ends in a fearless and unsparing high-tension trip (“Weight of the World,” “The End”), while “Say It,” “Dirt Room,” “Been Down” and “Should Be Loved” all achieve the emotional honesty and musical impact that’s the signature of the band. A wider world perspective emerges in “Kangaroo Cry/Picking Up the Pieces,” and in the philosophical “Jump Rope,” a sort of graduation song for ironic thinkers. In “Blue Does,” the sun comes out in honor of a young life.

Last summer, before recording began on the new album, Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight saga of best-selling teen novels and current blockbuster motion picture, invited Justin Furstenfeld to join her on a unique late-summer four-date concert series developed to launch the release of Breaking Dawn, the latest and last novel of the series. Meyer became a fan of Justin’s and Blue October after hearing their singles on the radio and subsequently discovered the emotional impact of the lyrics through the band’s album. Equally inspired, Justin went on to write the song, “My Never,” which he then debuted on the tour to an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reaction by the Twilight fans.

Formed in 1995, Blue October struck an immediate chord in its Texas home base with their compelling live shows and a steadfast following began to bond and build around the group. The first major-label album release, Consent to Treatment, was not their commercial breakthrough, but Universal teamed with Texas-based indie Brando Records subsequently to release the powerful 2003 album History for Sale, which generated their first regional breakout hit, “Calling You.” A defining live album and DVD, Argue With a Tree, followed, and Blue October released Foiled on Brando/Universal Motown Records in 2006, achieving RIAA platinum certification in February 2007. That album generated two modern rock radio smashes, “Hate Me,” a six-month Top 10 resident, and “Into the Ocean,” selling 1.5 million copies in North America over a 62-week Billboard Top 200 chart run. In September 2007, Brando/Universal Motown released Foiled For The Last Time, a two-disc set consisting of the full version of the Foiled album, 14 newly-recorded live performances, exclusive remixes by Paul Oakenfold and Carmen Rizzo; a remix of fan favorite “Calling You,” and a wealth of video links.

Steve Lillywhite is a five-time Grammy Award winner, including Producer of the Year in 2005. In addition to his long-standing creative relationship with U2, he has contributed to the albums of Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Phish, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Simple Minds and many more.

Blue October are: Justin Furstenfeld: vocals; CB Hudson III: guitars/vocals; Ryan Delahoussaye: violin/mandolin/piano/vocals; Matt Noveskey: bass/vocals; Jeremy Furstenfeld: drums/vocals.

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