‘I’m thrilled,’ the ‘Pacific’ actor says of joining high-profile series.
By Kara Warner

Rami Malek

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Just when it seemed like things were all quiet on the “Twilight” front — save for a few updates from actress Nikki Reed and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg — “Entertainment Tonight” reports that “Pacific” star Rami Malek will be joining the “Breaking Dawn” cast as Egyptian vampire Benjamin.

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‘We all root for each other,’ she tells MTV News.
By Kara Warner

Nikki Reed

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Ever since the first “Twilight” film was released — kicking off the phenomenon that has included record-breaking box-office numbers, fainting fans, megawatt premieres, etc. — the suddenly superstar cast has been catapulted into a spotlight none of them saw coming. As such, the actors are very much in demand and currently working on a number of projects.

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‘We are continuing to scout locations within the country,’ a Summit rep says.
By Mawuse Ziegbe

“Twilight” stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner

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Plans to shoot scenes from the second half of “Breaking Dawn” — the final installment in the “Twilight” series — in Brazil may have hit a snag as a result of violence in the country.

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Stallone’s ’80s-era action sendup continues to dominate, out-earning ‘Vampires Suck’ and other new releases.
By Josh Wigler

Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone and Randy Couture in “The Expendables”

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The Box-Office Top Five
#1 “The Expendables” ($16.5 million)
#2 “Vampires Suck” ($12.2 million)
#3 “Eat Pray Love” ($12 million)
#4 “Lottery Ticket” ($11.1 million)
#5 “The Other Guys” ($10.1 million)

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‘The critics in the U.S. … I just don’t think they really like M. Night Shyamalan anymore,’ ‘Twilight’ actor says.
By Amy Wilkinson

Jackson Rathbone at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards

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Though it performed respectably at the box office, grossing nearly $130 million since its July 1 release date, M. Night Shyamalan’s fantasy flick “The Last Airbender” received an icy reception from critics — a reaction that star Jackson Rathbone says is undeserved.

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Dear Ted:
Sadly, I must admit defeat. I shall never persuade you to give me salacious tidbits about the hot and talented William Fichtner, nor shall I ever persuade myself to care about Robsten so, alas, we part. Let me also just add, although I do in fact have a rescue kitty, and I take very good care of her, I really don’t like her all that much.
—Diane

Dear Pussy-Whipped:
Considering that this is your 2,659th email about this man, Diane, I think this is best—for everyone. I’m sure your kitty doesn’t like you either, since you spend all your time ogling the very unhot, very not R.Pattz, William Fichtner. Here’s a split shot of the two, just so you (and the world) can see how wrong you truly, truly are. But dare we say, don’t they look like they could be related, oddly enough? You know, if he was Rob’s Benjamin Button-suffering uncle or something? Ta!

Dear Ted:
Your prognostication, please: Yes, Brad Pitt will read Andrew Morton’s book on his ladylove Angelina Jolie, or no, he won’t even crack it open?
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Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart also star in the film based on Jack Kerouac’s novel.
By Adam Rosenberg

Amy Adams

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And the Beat goes on. Two more have joined the cast of director Walter Salles’ upcoming adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel “On the Road,” which already counts Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kirsten Dunst and Kristen Stewart among its stars.

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Plus, Tortorella reveals onscreen romance with Emma Roberts’ ‘Scream 4′ character.
By Jocelyn Vena

Rory Culkin

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It almost seems like when they were casting “Scream 4,” they stole from the credits for the Joel Schumacher-directed gritty drug drama “Twelve.” Three of the film’s castmates, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin and Nico Tortorella will all have roles in the upcoming sequel in the “Scream” franchise. While Roberts couldn’t make it to the premiere due to her “Scream 4″ shooting schedule, MTV News did get some dish from Culkin and Tortorella.

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Movie has ‘this intergalactic romance, but it’s still a very universal love story,’ director tells MTV News.
By Adam Rosenberg

DJ Caruso

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In this age of “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” mega-success, Hollywood has taken a keen interest in the young adult literary world in search of the next big thing. One of the likeliest contenders out there is “I Am Number Four,” a book that arrives in stores on August 3 and is credited to a writer with the distinctly alien name Pittacus Lore. The story follows a group of human-looking aliens who take refuge on Earth after their home planet of Lorien is destroyed by a marauding race of invaders known as Mogadorians.

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Gathegi set to play ‘X-Men’s’ first biracial mutant, Darwin.
By Jocelyn Vena

Edi Gathegi

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“Twilight Saga: New Moon” actor Edi Gathegi has found his next role in another fanatically loved franchise. Gathegi will play Darwin in the upcoming “X-Men: First Class,” Deadline Hollywood reports.

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