Dakota Fanning to star in 'If I Stay'

First things first. Catherine Hardwicke is no longer directing "If I Stay," the big-screen adaptation of Gayle Forman's young adult novel. She's too busy with other stuff, and Heitor Dhalia is replacing her.

Now, Variety reports Dakota Fanning is negotiations to star in the Summit film. Shauna Cross ("Whip it") wrote the screenplay, and Summit seems to like Fanning a lot (she's been starring in the "Twilight" films).

The flick follows a 17-year-old musician who, after being involved in a car crash, gets to watch her own damaged body taken from the wreck. Now she has to decide whether she wants to continue living.

A little recap: Fanning last starred in "The Runaways," in which she was great. She was good in "Push" too, but I feel she tried a tad too hard to come across as creepy in the role of Jane in the "Twilight" flicks.

Awkward 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' clip hits

You can hate me for it, but this new clip from David Slade's upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" is awkward. Maybe it feels that way because the acting seems a tad too cheesy, or maybe it's because it's so short and not necessarily in full context. Whatever the reason, just see for yourself after the jump.

Not much going on here. Dakota Fanning and the Volturi talk about decisions, and that's it. In "Eclipse," Bella must choose (she still hasn't made up her mind?) between Jacob and Edward in this sequel, even though the vamps and angry wolves are also busy fighting off an army of ruthless vamps.

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New 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' trailer now online

The brand-new trailer for David Slade's upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" debuted on Oprah, but it is now also online, and you can check it out after the jump. As someone who failed to enjoy the first two films I can't say I am overly excited about this one, but this preview does at least promise more action.

And action we need. "New Moon" felt like a dreadful snooze fest filled with silly dialogue and not much else, so I can only hope "Eclipse" will at least boast some solid action entertainment. I hope it has that 'bite' the other films lacked. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Dakota Fanning star.

Essentially, Bella must choose (she still hasn't made up her mind?) between Jacob and Edward in this sequel, even though the vamps and angry wolves are also busy fighting off an army of ruthless vamps. "Eclipse" hits theaters June 30, 2010. Check out the trailer from Oprah below.

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Movie Review: “The Runaways"

Seen on: March 19, 2010

The players: Director: Floria Sigismondi, Writer: Floria Sigismondi, Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Riley Keough

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: The film follows the story of how The Runaways got together and what happened to them before they broke up.

Our thoughts: Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning rock the stage in “The Runaways,” and if it weren’t for them, this musical biopic wouldn’t run very far. This is the epitome of a movie succeeding because of its cast, and that’s reason enough to head to theaters this weekend and check it out. That, and the amount of rock you’ll get to experience.

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'The Twilight: Eclipse' trailer is here

So, here it is: the trailer so many people have been waiting for. Too bad it's only a minute and a half, huh? Anyway, Summit made a big deal out of the online release of this preview for "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," and now you can check it out right after the jump. Feel free to share your thoughts.

About the trailer: yes, it looks cool, the music is great, and even the mood feels intriguing. But so did things in the trailer for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," and alas, the actual film ended up sucking big time. At least in my book, that is. Are we in for a repeat? Let's hope not, right?

Essentially, Bella (Kristen Stewart) must choose between Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) in "Eclipse." Yeah, it's that neverending story, I know. Anyway, "Eclipse" hits theaters June 30, 2010.

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'The Runaways' gets new feature trailer

Here's the feature trailer for Floria Sigismondi's "The Runaways," the upcoming rock biopic that follows the story of Joan Jett and her popular band. The film, starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, hits theaters wide April 9, 2010. Preview follows after the jump.

The plot focuses on the formation of The Runaways all the way to the end of their career as a group. The band came together in 1975, producing famous songs such as "Cherry Bomb" and "Queens of Noise." Stewart is on board to play Joan Jett, and Fanning plays singer Cheri Currie.

I've been hearing some positive things about this one, and to tell you the truth, I'm excited to see Dakota Fanning handling the role of a badass rock chick. Also, I can't wait to find out whether Stewart can make up for her sleepy performances in "Twilight."

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Trailer for Kristen Stewart's 'The Runaways'

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning will soon rock the stage in Floria Sigismondi's "The Runaways," which is scheduled to hit theaters in North America March 19, 2010. A first trailer for the music/drama is up!

The plot focuses on the formation of The Runaways all the way to the end of their career as a group. The band came together in 1975, producing famous songs such as "Cherry Bomb" and "Queens of Noise."

Stewart is on board to play Joan Jett, who later formed the Blackhearts and returned back to fame with "I Love Rock N' Roll." Fanning plays singer Cheri Currie, while Scout Taylor-Compton plays Lita Ford.

As you can see below, this is a rather short and fast-paced teaser promising a lot of rock music. Stewart looks scary, really, but what I'm really looking forward to in this movie is Fanning's performance.

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The Volturi fight in new 'New Moon' clip

Yes my dear Twilighters, a new, action-packed clip from Chris Weitz's upcoming "Twilight" sequel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has found its way to the Web, and you can check it out after the jump.

Basically, this is a clip from a scene in which the Volturi start kicking ass. Kristen Stewart, as usual, looks very concerned, Michael Sheen looks incredibly freaky and Robert Pattinson jumps at a guy.

The footage looks good and all, but I hope Weitz doesn't overdo it with slow-motion moments. Other than that, it already looks like "New Moon" will be more action-packed than its decent predecessor.

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New photos of the Volturi in 'New Moon' hit!

I don't really know who the Volturi are and how they fit into the whole "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" story line and all, but a bunch of brand-new pics of these guys have debuted online @New Moon Movie. You can check them out after the jump, and let me know what you think of them. They look creepy, right?

First up, we have the awesome Michael Sheen as Aro. Following him we've got Dakota Fanning as Jane, and then Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus. Jamie Campbell Bower follows as Caius, and Cameron Bright wraps it up as Alec.

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Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning on 'Runaways' set

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are currently shooting Floria Sigismondi's upcoming music biopic "The Runaways," and the folks at JustJared have just posted several set pics. Check out two above and below, and more here.

The plot will focus on the formation of The Runaways all the way to the end of their career as a group. The all-girl band came together in 1975, producing famous songs such as "Cherry Bomb" and "Queens of Noise."

Joan Jett (Stewart), the lead character in the movie, later formed the Blackhearts and returned back to fame with "I Love Rock N' Roll." Fanning (dang, she's growing up fast isn't she?) plays singer Cheri Currie.

Sigismondi wrote the screenplay and is directing the feature, which is set for release next year. Stewart and Fanning will also been seen together in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

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