“So, what Rob DeFranco and 211me have decided to do, with the help and support of Twilight star Peter Facinelli, is create a place where Twilight fans can go to share in the joy of giving.

“What Rob is trying to do and what I support is this website and uniting the Twihards for a common goal,” says Peter Facinelli. “The one thing that binds Twilight fans is the franchise and the books, and I think that if we band together and have those Twihards focus their energy on things other than the books, I think great things can happen because they’re so dedicated and so passionate.”

The website is www.Twihards4Charity.com, and it has just launched this weekend.”

Check out the rest on Twilight Examiner

It’s not quite the the leak of X-Men Wolverine proportions, but Summit is starting to show less humor about its intellectual property being used in that as of today there are not only one but  two lawsuits that specifically are related to the Twilight Saga movies.

“”I honestly feel like Jessica is one of those characters that if she wasn’t in the movie, nobody would miss her,” she said. “At the same time, I feel a certain affection for the films so if they ask me, I would love to. I don’t have my fingers crossed either way.”

She added, “I’ve been really lucky to not be defined completely by that series.”

And yet, in spite of all that, I remember being at Comic-Con in 2008 when “Twilight” first debuted the entire cast and, despite the fact she was not on the panel, hearing a buzz around the exhibit hall floor that the girl who played Jessica was near the “Twilight” booth. Though Anna was not well known by mainstream audiences before “Twilight” and “Up in the Air,” she was at least beloved by “Twi”-hards for just being a part of the film.”

“What do you have planned for you 18th birthday?” Shaun asked.

“Absolutely nothing really,” Taylor told Access. “I mean, I’ll spend time with family and friends… I don’t like to do anything huge, but it is 18, so, it’s kind of a big one I guess.”

Taylor said he wouldn’t be celebrating his big day with Taylor Swift.

“I believe she’s overseas touring. It’s a bummer she couldn’t make it [to the premiere], but I’m sure everyone will enjoy watching her,” Taylor told Access.

As for “Twilight” news, Taylor explained that he and the rest of the cast are eagerly waiting to find out the details on “Breaking Dawn,” just like all the fans.”

According to the Press Association, Taylor’s presence cause quite the stir:

“Taylor Lautner easily upstaged his A-list co-stars at the Hollywood premiere of new movie Valentine’s Day.

Screams from fans of the Twilight star were deafening on the red carpet, while celebrity castmates Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel and Ashton Kutcher and his wife Demi Moore were largely ignored by the crowd.”

We’ve just heard from the folks over at Creation Entertainment that they are willing to give us two gold passes to the Official Twilight Convention that will be held this weekend in San Francisco. The gold passes cover everything listed below and are valued at over $500. If you would like the chance to win this amazing prize and spend the weekend with other Twilight fans as well as PETER FACINELLI, CHASKE SPENCER, ALEX MERAZ, KIOWA GORDON, BRONSON PELLETIER, DANIEL CUDMORE, and CHARLIE BEWLEY, then leave a post below with the words “PICK ME” in your message. We will pick one winner at random at 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday – tomorrow. Please note that this package only includes entrance into the event. It does not include transportation to and from the event, hotel accomodations, and food. The winner will be responsible for getting themselves to the event and for their hotel or housing arrangements. So please do not respond if you can not get to San Francisco on your own this weekend!

If you are not selected as the winner, you can still get into the convention.  Tickets will be on sale at the door for all three days of the convention.  For all the details on the event, visit Creation’s website.

For everyone attending the event, you can plan to meet up with other Lexicon fans and chat about your experiences over on our message boards.  And FYI – yes, Alphie and Pel will both be at this event.  This is one of about two or three events we will both be at this year so stop by and say hi to us if you can!
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU GO GOLD at Creation Entertainment’s Official Twilight Convention in San Francisco in 2010…

1) You get the VERY BEST reserved seating for daytime convention MAIN AUDITORIUM events, all three days. See all our celebrities up close, great for photographers too! The MAIN AUDITORIUM is where we have star appearances, Q&A, contests, videos, special events, & more.

2) FREE in-person autographs from TWILIGHT celebrities in attendance including PETER FACINELLI, CHASKE SPENCER, ALEX MERAZ, KIOWA GORDON, BRONSON PELLETIER, DANIEL CUDMORE, CHARLIE BEWLEY and more to be announced! You get ONE autograph per celebrity, and have the option to purchase more if offered for individual sale.

3) FREE ADMISSION to The VOLTURI VAMPIRE BALL Saturday Night… Celebrities, music, costumes, dancing, a DJ, surprises, centerpieces, a cash bar and non-stop partying!

4) YOU ARE FIRST to get autographs for all our signings that are done row by row in the MAIN AUDITORIUM. We go row by row, you are in the first rows: you get the idea!

5) FREE ADMISSION to the FRIDAY EVENING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

6) GOLD PRE-REGISTRATION: you get to register FIRST during a special pre-registration block of time. While not a necessity, just a benefit, you can get your credentials early and you are set!

7) SPECIAL CODED WRISTBANDS: once you get your GOLD coded wristband this allows you immediate entrance for the entire three days so you don’t have to wait again.

EXTRA SPECIAL SURPRISES: JUST ADDED: complimentary admission (keep your same great seats) to the Friday Night Concert hosted by Peter Facinelli and starring excellent band GOODNIGHT JULIET. Please see above for more information about the band.

Now for my picks, and this was not easy!!  These are in no particular order.

The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot-Brand New, is by far one of my favorites.  I am pretty sure it is a Jacob song and I do have a soft spot for him.  It just represents the feel of him giving it all up, the pack, Bella.

And if it makes you less sad
I’ll take your pictures all down
Every picture you paint
I will paint myself out

Mr. Brightside-The Killers, ahh jealousy! This song could be for either Jacob or Edward although my vote is it is an Edward song.  There are so many moments of doubt that this song covers and it was interesting to waht that play out in the book.  I am hoping for the same in the Movie!

Jealousy turning saints into the sea
swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me

Hysteria-Muse.  I really just love this song and it reminds me of craziness that each of the characters goes through.

And I want you now
I want you now
I’ll feel my heart implode
And I’m breaking out
Escaping now
Feeling my faith erode

~BME

Mexican Standoff- Elbow

Hamburg Song- Keane

Clocks-Coldplay

The Small Print- Muse

Stab My Back-All American Rejects

Overweight-Blue October (this is NOT the edited version, I couldn’t find it but if you can send it to me!)

Mr. Brightside- The Killers

Newborn-Muse

Love Me Like You- The Magic Numbers

Vindicated- Dashboard Confessional

Hysteria- Muse

Uninvited- Alanis Morissette

Yes Please-Muse

Infra Red- Placebo

The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot- Brand New

Luv-Travis

Blackout-Muse

It’s a Disaster- OK GO

The next five songs represent the end which one do you think works best??

This is How I Disappear- My Chemical Romance

Sleep- My Chemical Romance

Falling Away with You – Muse

Accident & Emergency- Patrick Wolf

The Well and the Lighthouse- Arcade Fire

Rob talks to the Daily Record about everything from his Bel Ami shoot ( when you read the article you just know that the Uma Thurman quote is destined to be requoted and rehashed out-of-context for the next year), to his loss of privacy, to Breaking Dawn.

“He is also set to star in the final Twlight film based on the books Breaking Dawn, which may be broken into two films, due to the number of books.

He admits to mixed emotions about the end of the saga.

He said: “”It will be strange but it will be great just to be able to know what I’m doing. Not knowing when Breaking Dawn is going to shoot – because it changes all the time – is a kind of burden, to have this thing where you don’t know when it’s going to happen.

“So you’ve got to organise everything in your life around that and that can be difficult.”

See the rest on the Daily Record.

Via TwiMoms

“In a matter of a couple of weeks, The Press received hundreds of pieces of mail: letters, poems, cards and gifts, all of them very sweet.

None were cuter than a batch of four cards we received from Grand Rapids’ Amaya sisters: Amber, 11; Shelby, 10; Quinn, 5; and Addison, 3.

“Of course, the younger ones are into whatever the older ones are into, so they all had to make cards,” said Mom, Cynthia Amaya.

At the Amaya house, the squeal factor hits its highest with sixth-grader Amber.

“(She) is obsessed with the ‘Twilight’ series and can’t wait for the next movie (‘Eclipse’) to come out in June,” Amaya said. “She’s already planning her birthday around the release of the movie. Christmas presents were all about ‘Twilight’ — shirts, bracelets, you name it.”

Artistically speaking, Amber’s card was made in the shape of a heart and featured “Be Mine” in little heart drawings. Younger sisters Quinn and Addison drew pictures of themselves with Lautner (although — shhhh, don’t tell anybody — Addison is more of an Edward fan).

Fifth-grader Shelby was a little more subdued, saying, “What’s up!” on her card, then proclaiming: “I Hope You Have the Best Valentine’s Day Ever!”

Check out the details on M-Live.

According to the Southwest Riverside News:

“Thousands of Southwest Riverside Twi-hards braved sheets of rain and crowded into the plaza for a glimpse of Facinelli. All waited patiently in lines that stretched in a seemingly endless queue throughout the mall.

The event was part of an effort to raise funds for UNICEF with a portion of the proceeds going towards helping the Haiti earthquake victims. At $25 for autographs and $40 for a photo, it is expected that a considerable sum will be raised to benefit the Haiti relief efforts.”

According to the Press Enterprise (they also have video coverage if you click the link):

“A queue of more than 2,000 people stretched from the platform, where Facinelli awaited flushed-faced teens, past several storefronts.

Some people waited for upwards of five hours with “Twilight” books, posters and T-shirts in hand for a chance to get their keepsakes signed, as well as a chance to hug, shake hands — and get a kiss on the cheek from Facinelli.

“I’m never washing my face again,” a hyperventilating Lynzie Maloney shrieked as she bounded from the mall with her best friend Rachel Barraza, who was also close to tears.

“This is the best day of my life,” screamed Rachel, whose hands were shaking with excitement.”

And what did Peter have to say about all of this?

He turned his IPhone around to film the crowd and Tweeted it! Then he told the press, “You never get used to it, I’m surprised every time I show up,” he said. “It makes you feel that you have done something right, and it’s great to see so many people come out and support a great cause.

“The crowd here has been awesome.”