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

Rami Malek

Photo: Mark Sullivan/ WireImage

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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‘It’s an enormous challenge to choreograph on the page,’ Melissa Rosenberg reveals from Emmys red carpet.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Jim Cantiello

Melissa Rosenberg

Photo: MTV News

In the midst of Emmy mania Sunday night (August 29) — Dresses! Nominees! Celeb couples! — which predictably revolved around the world of TV, pre-show viewers got a pleasant surprise as “Twilight” screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg made her way down a very long red carpet at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Naturally, when MTV News caught up with the busy scribe, we had to press her for another update on the progress of the “Breaking Dawn” scripts.

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

Nikki Reed

Photo: MTV News

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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‘We love each other a lot, and I think we’re sad this is coming to an end,’ she tells MTV News of her ‘Twilight’ castmates.
By Kara Warner

Nikki Reed

Photo: MTV News

With “Breaking Dawn” set to start filming sometime this fall, it’s only a matter of time until the “Twilight Saga” wraps up for good. So when Nikki Reed stopped by MTV News recently to talk about her upcoming indie film “Last Day of Summer,” we had to ask the actress what she’s looking forward to most when production begins on “Dawn,” the series’ two-part finale.

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‘With ‘Breaking Dawn,’ we’re only going to go deeper into that,’ actress says of Rosalie’s history in next ‘Twilight’ installment.
By Kara Warner

Nikki Reed

Photo: MTV News

As avid book readers well know, once a movie studio decides to adapt a favorite novel into a feature film, certain changes occur. With regard to Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight Saga,” the filmmakers and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg have done their best to stay as true to the source material as possible. But one expository aspect that is lost from book to screen is the various backstories of the supporting characters.

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‘With ‘Breaking Dawn,’ we’re only going to go deeper into that,’ actress says of Rosalie’s history in next ‘Twilight’ installment.
By Kara Warner

Nikki Reed

Photo: MTV News

As avid book readers well know, once a movie studio decides to adapt a favorite novel into a feature film, certain changes occur. With regard to Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight Saga,” the filmmakers and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg have done their best to stay as true to the source material as possible. But one expository aspect that is lost from book to screen is the various backstories of the supporting characters.

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The ‘Twilight’ stars spark more romance rumors as they’re photographed leaving airport.
By Jocelyn Vena

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson arrive at LAX together on Tuesday

Photo: Kevin Perkins/ Pacificcoastnews.com

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were recently spotted together, reportedly getting cozy and kissing, in Montreal, where Stewart is shooting “On the Road.” And now the pair has been seen at the airport in Los Angeles. The two landed together at LAX on Tuesday.

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Actor shows up for Esquire interview holding Stephenie Meyer book, saying, ‘It’s for a project.’
By Eric Ditzian

James Franco

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What’s fun about James Franco is that you never know what to expect from him. He might pop up in some self-deprecating Funny or Die videos, or play a pillow-obsessed weirdo on “30 Rock,” or appear as a serial killer on “General Hospital.” Heck, the guy is starring in the latest reworking of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise.

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‘Step Up 3D’ dancers and performances by Travie McCoy and Jason Der