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Meet The New Wolf Pack ‘New Moon’

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:29:20 +0000

Photo by: Timothy White

Vampires may be cold but this wolf pack is hot! And getting hotter: Four new actors have been pumping up to play the band of brotherly shape-shifters in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

The group – Chaske Spencer, 34, Alex Meraz, 24, Kiowa Gordon, 19, and Bronson Pelletier, 23 – join Taylor Lautner, 17, as he returns as Jacob Black for the sequel, due out Nov. 20.

Because the characters belong to the Quileute tribe, based in La Push, Wash., the film’s director, Chris Weitz, has insisted on authenticity. “They had to have papers that proved their heritage,” Weitz, who hired actors with Native American or First Nation ancestry, tells USA Today. “And they had to be in good physical shape.”

Not to mention possessing the ability to work half-naked in the chilly Vancouver, B.C., area, where the film has been shooting for several weeks. “They have all been good-natured,” says Weitz. “They show up on location in drenching, cold rain, and I say, ‘Okay, off with the robes.’ ”

Disrobing for a romp through the woods as Sam Uley, the pack’s alpha male, is New York-based Spencer. His Native American heritage is Lakota Sioux. Meraz, from Mesa, Ariz., plays Paul – the most volatile wolf-shifter – and boasts a Purepecha heritage.

Gordon is making his movie debut as Embry Call, Jacob’s best friend. He is from Peach Springs, Ariz., and has a Hualapai background. Rounding out the group as Jared is Pelletier of British Columbia. He’s done Canadian TV work and his family lines are Cree-Metis.

So they have buff physiques, but what about becoming wolves for the film? The transformations are computer-generated – the beasts are the size of horses and race around on all fours – but one part of each wolf will be familiar.

“They all have the actor’s eyes,” Weitz says.

via People

Taylor Lautner Shows Off His New Guns

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:40:44 +0000

After speculation arose that ‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner wasn’t built enough to reprise his role as Jacob Black, he went straight to the gym to bulk up and prove he was ready to return for ‘New Moon.’ Lautner told Access Hollywood that he has already put on 26 pound of muscle and jokes, “Jacob is in and Edward is out.”

The casting reportedly was in question because the character of Jacob Black is a foot taller and is supposed to look 25 in the sequel. In order to guarantee his return, Lautner decided to bulk up.

The 16-year-old admits he now goes to the gym seven days a week and works out at least two hours a day. He even made a promise to director Chris Weitz that he would put on 30 pounds of muscle before filming began.

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Taylor Lautner Back On For New Moon Movie

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:52:50 +0000

Taylor Lautner is returning as Jacob Black in the Twilightsequel New Moon.

In a post on her Web site, Twilight author Stephenie Meyer confirms the news in a statement from director Chris Weitz.

“I’m very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he’s doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer,” Weitz said.

Added Meyer, “I’m truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I’m very much looking forward to seeing what he’s going to bring to Jacob’s character this year.”

I’m sure it is a relief to all of the fans around the world that tried so hard to make this happen. Congrats to you guys!! We can all sleep better at night! Lol

Taylor Lautner ‘Bulking Up’ To Try To Keep His Role

admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:15:49 +0000

In this interview from Comic-Con 2008, Taylor Lautner says he has been preparing for his potential role in New Moon by “hitting the gym five times a week–I’m cranking out, overdosing on protein, i’ve put on 7 pounds in 2 months.” It is still unclear whether his hard work will pay off, though he does note “I don’t know what they’re going to do about the height issue, we’ll see,” and laughingly suggests “cheat shoes”.

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Michael Copon As Next Jacob Black?

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:21:36 +0000

Rumors are twirling all around the Michael Copon could be the next Jacob Black in the ‘Twilight’ sequel ‘New Moon’. He is 6′1 and 26 years old. He certainly could “look” the part as Summit Entertainment wants a more “manly” look for Jacob in the new movie. Taylor Lautner is 5′6 and only 16 years old. What do you guys think?

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