Twilight Nudity Scandal

Everybody’s favourite female vampire, Alice – aka Ashley Greene – is feeling a bit sheepish this morning, after nude photos of the young actress somehow found their way to the internet.

The Twilight star is now threatening legal action against those who publish the naked shots, with Greene’s lawyer releasing a statement to the media a short time ago:

“The photos in question, which appear to be of our client, are illegal and are being unlawfully displayed. Our client intends to take legal action.”

Since we here at Staralicious.com don’t particularly want to have a lawsuit slapped against us, we’ll link you to those who’ve already posted the shots instead. So, if you want to see Ashley Green in the nuddie, click here.

At least Greene can be satisfied that she’s now joined the young Hollywood elite, in the same club as nude scandal regulars Vanessa Hudgens and Miley Cyrus (both Disney stars). Who knows: maybe she’ll get a gig in the next Disney movie, now that she’s flashed some skin?

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Stephenie Meyer Accused of Stealing ‘Twilight’

Stephenie Meyer, the author behind the hit novel and movie series, Twilight, is close to having a lawsuit slapped against her, with a rival author claiming that Meyer “stole” the idea of a paranormal human-vampire romance from her.

Author Jordan Scott has sent a cease and desist letter to the publisher of Breaking Dawn – the fourth novel in the series – with the letter stating that the content was stolen from her 2006 book, The Nocturne.

Scott claims that BD contains a “striking and substantial similarity” to her book, with some of the near-identical scenes including:

- A post-wedding sex scene

- A woman who is sick because she’s carrying a baby with “evil powers”

- The wife of the main character dying

As well as all that, Scott also claims that the dialogue in all of these similar scenes is also almost exactly the same to what she’d written two years earlier to the release of BD.

Meyer’s rep, however, has slammed the claims made by this small-time author, calling them “without merit.”

“The claim that Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer somehow infringes on an alleged book by someone named Jordan Scott is completely without merit,” Meyer’s rep states.

“Neither Stephenie Meyer nor her representatives had any knowledge of this writer or her supposed book prior to this claim.”

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Summit Entertainment Fires Back at Lefevre’s Claims

Summit Entertainment, the studio responsible for the Twilight movie franchise, has hit back at Rachelle Lefevre’s claims that she was unfairly treated when she was dumped from the series, saying that it was “disappointed” she had decided to discuss her recasting publicly.

Lefevre released a statement on Wednesday, and said she was “stunned” and “saddened” that the studio had replaced her with actress Bryce Dallas Howard in the third Twilight film, Eclipse, due to a conflicting work schedule.

The actress, who was set to reprise her role as the evil vampire Victoria in the saga’s third installment later this year, had signed on to shoot the Dustin Hoffman independent film, Barney’s Version, but had no idea she would be sacked by Summit “over a 10-day overlap.”

However, Summit Entertainment has a different take on exactly how the recasting went down, and said in a statement yesterday:

“We at Summit Entertainment are disappointed by Rachelle Lefevre’s recent comments, which attempt to make her career choices the fault of the studio. Her decision to discuss her version of the scheduling challenges publicly has forced the studio to set the record straight and correct the facts.

“Ms. Lefevre’s representatives were advised as early as April that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was expected to start shooting in early August.

“If Ms. Lefevre was, as she describes, ‘passionate’ about being part of the Twilight saga, we feel that she and her representatives would have included us in her decision to work on another film that would conflict with the shooting schedule of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

“It was not until July 20th that Summit was first informed of Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to Barney’s Version, a commitment we have since been advised she accepted in early June. Summit had acted in good faith that she would be available to fulfill her obligations both in terms of rehearsals and shooting availability for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. We feel that her choice to withhold her scheduling conflict information from us can be viewed as a lack of cooperative spirit which affected the entire production.

“Furthermore, Ms. Lefevre took a role in the other film that places her in Europe during the required rehearsal time, and at least 10 days of [Eclipse]’s principal photography. This period is essential for both rehearsal time with the cast and for filming at key locations that are only available during the initial part of production.

The statement concluded: “Contrary to Ms. Lefevre’s statement, it is simply untrue that the studio dismissed her over a 10-day overlap. It is not about a 10-day overlap, but instead about the fact that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is an ensemble production that has to accommodate the schedules of numerous actors while respecting the established creative vision of the filmmaker and most importantly the story.”

The second installment in the series, New Moon, is slated for release in November.

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Rachelle Lefevre “Stunned, Saddened” by Twilight Recasting

Rachelle Lefevre has told of how she was “stunned” and “saddened” when she learned that she was to be replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard in the third Twilight movie, Eclipse.

Summit Entertainment said yesterday that they were forced to recast Lefevre’s role as the evil vampire Victoria due to a conflict in work schedules – Lefevre had signed on to star in the Dustin Hoffman film, Barney’s Version, which was due to begin production on the same day as Eclipse.

However, Summit Entertainment’s reasoning behind the recasting has shocked Lefevre, who said in a statement released Wednesday that she had every intention of honouring her Eclipse contract, despite signing on for the Hoffman film.

Lefevre said: “I was stunned [at the recasting]. I was fully committed to the Twilight saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria. I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules.

“My commitment to [indie flick] Barney’s Version is only 10 days. Summit picked up my option for Eclipse. Although the production schedule for Eclipse is over three months long, Summit said they had a conflict during those ten days and would not accommodate me. Given the length of filming for Eclipse, never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10-day overlap.

“I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Summit chose simply to recast the part,” she continued. “I am greatly saddened that I will not get to complete my portrayal of Victoria for the Twilight audience. This is a story, a theatrical journey and a character that I truly love and about which I am very passionate.

“I will be forever grateful to the fan support and loyalty I’ve received since being cast for this role, and I am hurt deeply by Summit’s surprising decision to move on without me. I wish the cast and crew of Eclipse only the very best.”

Summit Entertainment have since responded to Lefevre’s comments on her recasting. To read what they had to say on the matter, click here.

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Bryce Dallas Howard Signs on For ‘Twilight’ Sequel

Terminator: Salvation star Bryce Dallas Howard has just been confirmed as playing troublesome vampire Victoria in Eclipse, the third film in the Twilight series.

The former muse of movie maker M. Night Shyamalan will replace series favourite Rachelle Lefevre, 30, who has portrayed Victoria in the two previous Twilight films.

Summit Entertainment’s president, Erik Feig, said that he was thrilled to have an actress of Howard’s calibre on board for Eclipse, and is excited to see what the daughter of veteran director Ron Howard will add to the role of the series villian.

“Rachelle brought Victoria to great screen life,” Feig said, “and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character.

“The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role.”

But don’t get your teeth out just yet, Twilight fans – Bryce isn’t simply replacing Lefevre to add a big name Hollywood star to the cast list, but stepping in to replace Rachelle, who has had to pull out of the third film due to a clashing work schedule.

Instead of Eclipse, Lefevre will appear in the independent film Barney’s Version, alongside movie great Dustin Hoffman, which begins production on the same day as the third Twilight installment.

New Moon, the second film in the series, is slated for release later this year.

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Pattinson is a Better Sex Symbol, Says Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe isn’t quite sure why girls find him attractive, especially not when they could turn their attentions to a more worthy candidate, in the Harry Potter actor’s view – his onetime co-star and Twilight hunk, Robert Pattinson.

At Thursday’s NYC premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Radcliffe told Usmagazine.com: “Rob Pattinson is a sex symbol. Rob Pattinson is a genuine sexy guy. He’s got the height.

“If girls like short and nerdy, then I’m a sex symbol!”

While Radcliffe is keen to sing Pattinson’s praises on the attractiveness front, the 19-year-old admitted that he hadn’t spoken to his former Potter co-star in years, but had high hopes for a reconciliation at a premiere or two somewhere down the track.

“I’ve said probably three words to him in the last three years and that was before Twilight all kicked off,” Radcliffe said. “But I wish him well. Hopefully, I’ll see him at some point. He’s bound to turn up at one of these [premieres] at some point.”

Sounds to me like Radcliffe has got himself a bit of a man-crush! If he’s lucky, maybe Pattinson will stop by for coffee when he moves back to the U.K. (which, given his dislike for all things screaming-fangirl, could be pretty soon).

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Robert Pattinson Wants Out

Robert Pattinson is apparently so homesick and so over the hype that has surrounded him since starring in last year’s blockbuster smash, Twilight, that he is seriously considering moving back to London to escape it all.

The hunky Brit, who has just been in the U.K. filming Remember Me, is so depressed with his life back in New York City that he’s even got his co-stars worried about his mental state.

“He’s so skinny and stressed,” says a source on the set of Remember Me. “Everyone on set is worried about him.”

What has the young actor so moody? The screaming Twilight fan girls – dubbed ‘The Twihards’ – the follow him everywhere and don’t give him a moment of peace.

“Robert is dying to get back home,” an inside revealed. “He’s so over everything. He’s overwhelmed by all the girls – they terrify him! He says girls grab his neck and clothing all of the time, and he’s not used to that. Fans don’t do that to him in London. Everyone there is a little cooler about the fame thing, which is what he’s used to.”

While Pattinson hasn’t said outright that he regrets taking the iconic role of teenage vampire heartthrob Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise, he has admitted that the constant female attention and screaming young girls bring him to tears – and not in a good way.

The insider continued: “Robert doesn’t understand why everyone is going so crazy over him.

“He’s embarrassed by the way girls throw themselves at him. The girls [in NYC] are stalking him. He stayed in two different hotels over the course of four days just to try to escape the fans who were following him. He’s afraid that if he gives a hand, they’ll take the whole arm. He’s being advised by security not to encourage the crowd, so he doesn’t even look up anymore.”

The next Twilight film, New Moon – the second in a series of four – will be released later this year.

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Kristen Steward & Dakota Fanning in Lesbian Pash Scene

Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning will reportedly star in a “raunchy pash fest” together in an upcoming movie – and no, before all you Twihards out there star to have a melt-down, it’s not New Moon or Eclipse.

According to a source, Stewart’s role as Joan Jett in the biopic The Runaways will require her to get down and dirty with a fellow female, and the actress chosen to play opposite her is none other than 15-year-old acting prodigy, Dakota Fanning.

Stewart has confirmed the news herself, and said of Fanning: “Dakota’s very controlled and poised. She’s going to have to lose herself in this because it’s pretty heavy.”

Dakota has been looking for roles of late that will shed her good-girl image after making a name for herself in the industry with I Am Sam, Charlotte’s Web and the like. It sounds like The Runaways will do that for her, and more.

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Harry Potter Starlet Admits to Being a Twihard

Emma Watson has admitted that she’s a ‘Twihard’ – the pet name for those who are completely and utterly obsessed with the Twilight series of novels (and now films).

The Harry Potter star, who plays Potter pal Hermione Granger in the films, says that she’s in love with the vampire series and actually felt depressed when she’d finished the last novel, Breaking Dawn.

“I love [the Twilight] books,” Watson told Elle. “My friend and I read them back to back.

“This is so sad, but I literally felt depressed when I finished reading them because I thought, ‘Oh my God, what am I going to do now?’”

Perhaps Emma should petition to nab herself a role in one of the later Twilight films? I’m sure with her impressive resume, and the fact that fellow Harry Potter cohort Robert Pattinson is already involved in the vampire franchise, she’d have no trouble getting herself some screen time.

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Joan Jett Makes Twilight Starlet Cry

Joan Jett had better watch her wrinkly old behind, because after this story hits the news waves, the Twilight fans are going to be out for her blood!

An insider on the set of the new Joan Jett biopic The Runaways has revealed that the aging rocker gave Twilight star Kristen Stewart such a hard time last week that the young actress “burst into tears” on set.

“Joan just wants Kristen to play an authentic version of herself,” says the insider, “so she needled her a little bit too much. But she apologized when she realized how upset Kristen got.”

According to the source, the incident has been smoothed over, and any bad blood that was between the two has been washed away. “They’re like mother and daughter now,” the insider added.

Still, Twilight fans are known to be some of the most ruthless in the entertainment world. I doubt they’ll forgive Ms. Jett as quickly as Kristen appears to have done.

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