'Twilight' heartthrob portrays Salvador Dali

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May. 3, 2009

Robert Pattinson is in Vancouver gearing up for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," the blood-sucking sequel to Catherine Hardwicke's wildly successful teen-vampire-romance movie, "Twilight." And like love the second time around, it's not the same. "It's strange...

David Slade to direct 3rd 'Twilight' flick

LOS ANGELES, April 23 (UPI) -- British film director David Slade has been hired to head up "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," Summit Entertainment announced.

Campbell-Bower cast in 'Twilight'

LONDON, March 30 (UPI) -- British newcomer Jamie Campbell-Bower says he has landed the key role of vampire leader Caius in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

Weitz may direct 'Twilight' sequel

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Chris Weitz, who directed "The Golden Compass," is negotiating to direct the cinematic sequel to "Twilight," industry sources say.

Hardwicke won't direct 'Twilight' sequel

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Summit Entertainment and Catherine Hardwicke have announced that the U.S. filmmaker will not direct the next installment of the "Twilight" movie franchise.

'Twilight' sequel gets green light

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Summit Entertainment said in Los Angeles it is officially moving forward with production of "New Moon," the sequel to its just-opened "Twilight" vampire movie.

Pattinson torn about 'Twilight' role

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Robert Pattinson says he's still unsure what "Twilight" filmmakers were thinking when they coated him with makeup for his role as the U.S. movie's vampire lead.

'Twilight' star overwhelmed by fan ardor

CHICAGO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- British actor Robert Pattinson, who plays a vampire in the upcoming film "Twilight," admits he is a bit overwhelmed by the reception he is getting from fans.

Banderas in talks for 'Dali' role

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is in final negotiations to star in "Dali," director Simon West's bio-picture about painter Salvador Dali, Variety.com said.

Director: 'Twilight' filming 'pretty cool'

PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Hollywood director Catherine Hardwicke says filming the big screen adaptation of the vampire novel "Twilight" has been "pretty cool" to date.

Facinelli, Reaser to star in 'Twilight'

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Hollywood actors Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser and Jackson Rathbone have joined the cast of Catherine Hardwicke's vampire movie "Twilight."