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Just two days shy of the official release of the full 'Eclipse' trailer during vamp Robert Pattinson's new movie 'Remember Me,' a quick ten second TEASER emerged online leaving Twilighters salivating for the June 30th release of the flick.

Did this teaser quench your Team Edward and Team Jacob thirst? Is it possible Taylor Lautner will be shirtless even MORE during the third installment of the franchise? Will you rush to see the trailer on Friday and satisfy your Robert Pattinson fix during his new film, or will you wait until the trailer's released online Saturday? Let us know below! (MTV)

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Team Jacob has reason to celebrate: "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner has signed on to star in "Stretch Armstrong," based on the action figure from Hasbro.

The Hollywood Reporter announced Lautner's commitment to "Armstrong," Universal's upcoming 3-D adaptation of the Hasbro toy property slated for release at some point in 2012. The film was initially scheduled for May 15, 2011, before Lautner's involvement.

"Stretch Armstrong" focuses on an uptight spy who inadvertently exposes himself to a formula that allows him to physically stretch his body to great lengths. With his newfound ability, the spy is forced to not only re-adjust to everyday life, but also to rethink his own crime-fighting tactics.

"In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office," Universal co-chairman Donna Langley told THR. "He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely superhero with a fantastic superpower."

Interestingly enough, "Stretch Armstrong" isn't the only action-hero franchise Lautner has been linked to in recent months. Following the actor's contagious success as Jacob the werewolf in the "Twilight" franchise, it was announced that Lautner was in talks to headline "Max Steel" for Paramount. He has also signed on to star in "Cancun," an action film that thrusts the young star into the role of an out-of-place college student who has to free his friends and girlfriend while vacationing in Cancun.

With his three upcoming roles, it's clear Lautner is being positioned as an action star for a new generation of young moviegoers. (MTVNews)

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The People's Choice Awards went down at Los Angeles' Nokia theater Wednesday and it was an evening full of fun fashion!

First up! Dania Ramirez looked fierce in fuschia.

Sofia Vergara stole the show in a strapless gray gown and gold beaded necklace.

Jessica Alba shined in a metallic mini with capped sleeves.

Disney's Demi Lovato looked demure in blue ruffles.

Taylor Swift looked picture perfect in a white strapless mini and took home the award for Favorite Female Artist.

And we can't forget about the biggest winner of the night: TWILIGHT! The vamps swept the award show, claiming four trophies in total, including favorite movie, favorite on-screen team (an award given out to the entire cast) and favorite franchise. Taylor Lautner was awarded Favorite Breakout Actor as the series' sexy werewolf, Jacob Black.

Other major winners included Lady Gaga who won Favorite Breakout Music Artist and Favorite Pop Artist.  Johnny Depp won Favorite Movie Actor, while Miley Cyrus won Breakout Movie Actress. (People)

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Tags Dania Ramirez, Demi Lovato, Jessica Alba, johnny depp, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, sofia vergara, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Swift, Twilight

Taylor Lautner's got abs of gold. "New Moon" has reeled in $288 million in just seven weeks in theaters, making it the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year and climbing. Now the movie's star is about to get paid. Big-time.

Lautner is set to earn $7.5 million for his next picture, according to a Deadline.com report, making him the highest-paid teen in Hollywood. The film, titled "Northern Lights," will pair the 17-year-old with Tom Cruise. The plot is described as a story about "a gifted young aerobatics pilot who faces off with his controlling billionaire father and falls in love with a gifted female pilot.

According to the Deadline.com story, young stars like Zac Efron and Miley Cyrus have not commanded a paycheck nearly as large as Lautner's. And the "Twilight" werewolf might get even more cash for his future projects.

A December report in Variety indicated that "Breaking Dawn," the final book in the "Twilight" saga, may be split into two films, which would force Summit Entertainment to reopen negotiations with Lautner and co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Based on the blockbuster success of "New Moon," that would likely mean a monster raise for Lautner.

Lautner should also see a hefty payday for his starring turn in "Max Steel." Based on a Mattel toy line and comic book tie-in, the action flick would feature Lautner as an extreme-sports star. who encounters nano-machines that endow him with superpowers. The script is still being tweaked, though, leaving the actor free to jump into "Northern Lights" with Cruise in the spring, just a couple of months before the arrival in theaters of the next "Twilight" film, "Eclipse," whose script recently leaked online! Who was in charge of the leak, might you ask? Apparently it was Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper Cullen! We doubt this will effect "Eclipse's" box office appeal, these vamps are cash cows! (MTV News)

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Tags Breaking Dawn, Eclipse, Jackson Rathbone, Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, New Moon, Robert-Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Tom Cruise, Twilight, Zac Efron

The list of nominees for the 2010 People's Choice Awards reads like a who's who of the music, film and TV charts, topped by multi-nominees Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift.

Dominicana, Zoe Saldana, was nominated in the Favorite Breakout Movie Actress category for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek!

The show, which will air on January 6 on CBS, latched onto the hottest entertainment trend this year, los vampiros! "Twilight" received nods for Favorite Movie and On-Screen Team for Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Stewart and Pattinson are also nominated in the Favorite Movie Actress and Actor categories, and Lautner earned a Breakout Movie Actor bid.

HBO's "True Blood" snagged a nod for Favorite TV Obsession, and lead Anna Paquin fué nominada in the category of TV Drama Actress.

Felicidades a todos!

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Out with the old and in with the nuevo "New Moon" book cover!

The steamy new layout featuring Edward (Robert Pattinson) luring over rival Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and his forbidden love Bella (Kristen Stewart) will have us curling into bed with Stephanie Meyer's second edition all over again. The upgraded book cover is set to hit stores this summer and includes a movie poster that will make sure to remind fans of the vampire sequel's November 20th premiere.

WE LOVE IT!!! Do you like the new look?

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If you missed all the shenanigans at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards last night...

Then that means you also missed out on the most anticipated trailer of the year - "New Moon". If you don't like being teased than just pretend the twenty five second clip even exists, but we know there is just no resisting it. If you are like us you are wondering how the heck Jacob managed to change form on the big screen. Or does Taylor Lautner pull off the role? Most importantly, is Robert Pattinson just as hot this time around?

Not all of your questions are answered, but you still get to watch a steamy scene between Robert and Kristen. Catch it below and stay tuned for "New Moon" when it hits theaters November 20th!

Before you get the full effect, check Taylor Lautner's exclusive intro to the trailer right below!!!

Watch the 2009 MTV Movie Awards on MTV Tr3s on June 6th at 5pm for more exclusive extras from the "Twilight" cast themselves!

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Wonder how Taylor Lautner will buff-up enough to play Jacob now? Or how Edward's estilo is going to change in the upcoming Twilight sequel?

Well now here is your chance to get all your burning questions about New Moon - answered by your fave Twilight characters as soon as today! There is a brand-spankin' new place for Twilighters to leave questions to be taken straight to the stars here (no proposal or engagement requests will count!). Check out the list of stars they will be talking to and some tips on getting your questions picked after the jump.

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Team Jacob fans can breathe a little easier today...

The debate of who should play Jacob in Stephenie Meyer's next installment is finally over. Taylor Lautner fans can now rejoice as the author just confirmed that he is here to stay. She quoted director Chris Weitz as saying:

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.

Speculation about Lautner's future with the franchise has run rampant since Weitz took the reins from original director Catherine Hardwicke. Many felt the 16-year-old actor would have a tough time filling Jacob Black's shoes, given that the shape-shifting character ages 10 years and has a growth spurt in the second novel.

But have no fear, in rebuttal to that Taylor has been hitting the gym, hard. Guess we'll see if he makes a good fit in November. [MTV News]

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When you are sitting in the theaters this weekend, getting your Twilight fix....

Don't forget to take a moment to notice the little people (i.e. the supporting cast). We know Edward is dishing-out most of the eyecandy, but there are some other interesting characters too! Take for instance Taylor Lautner (Jacob), Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) and Edi Gathegi (Laurent). As die-hard Twilighters know, the seeds they plant in the first film will pay off mightily in future installments. So, why not get familiar with them now?

MTV News recently took some fan questions straight to the Twilight trio, and got some pretty interesante results. Like, who they believe will be the successful out of the cast. Yup, it's high school all over again (minus the violent bullies). What do you think about their votes? [MTV News]

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