New Moon Inside Scoop

Crystle Lightning Auditions. Leah Clearwater?

2009-07-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

Native actress, Crystle Lightning tells Roscoe from nativetalent1 that she auditioned, "I auditioned for Twilight/Eclipse last week and it went very well." check original source at Native Talent blogspot Could she have auditioned for Leah Clearwater? Is she your Leah? What do you think?

Vote Taylor Lautner 2009 MTV Movie Awards

2009-05-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

YAY!!!! I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who voted for Taylor to be nominated. He made it through the Finals. Vote Taylor Lautner in the 2009 MTV Movie Awards for Breakthrough Performance Male. Remember you can vote as many times as you want you have till May 31. (click on the pic to redirect you to the website)

Gil Birmingham Happy to be “Running With the Wolves Again”

2009-04-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

Gil Birmingham, who plays Billy Black–the father of Jacob Black–in New Moon has updated his blog with some news that he’s arrived at the set in Vancouver. He also mentions a convention in England he’ll be appearing at–

I’ve just signed on to appear at the Eternal Twilight 2-New Moon Rising Convention in Northampton, England, October 16-18, 2009. The event is being held at the Park Inn Hotel...

Chaske Spencer and Graham Greene in Vancouver

2009-04-23T17:58:00.001-07:00

Chaske Spencer (Sam) and Graham Green (Harry Clearwater) spotted taking a stroll in the Vancouver yesterday check the rest at Punkd pics over at Lainey Gossip.

Vote Taylor Lautner for People.com Page

2009-04-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

Vote Taylor Lautner so he can have his own People.com page Rob & Kristen have one Taylor should have one too, Vote. Results April 27

Wolf Pack Official Shirtless Poster

2009-04-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

The official wolf pack photo that was revealed last night by USA Today. Read the article on how they plan to have the actor's eyes on the computer generated wolves check the rest Here.

ET News Taylor Lautner "Sexified Mountain Man"

2009-04-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

ET has a promo clip for the Thursday show we’re all waiting for, where we’ll get a chance to go behind-the-scenes of the New Moon set for the first time. Pause at 00:12 Taylor Lautner aka Jacob Black has a Tattoo!!! mmmm

Taylor Lautner Working Out on the Set of New Moon

2009-04-18T10:49:00.000-07:00

Taylor Lautner working that gorgeous 8-pack. Check out the rest of the Punkd pics over at Lainey Gossip.

Alex Meraz Interviews at Armani Exchange launch party

2009-04-17T11:08:00.000-07:00

Alex Meraz at the Armani Exchange launch party last night. E! interviews him clearing up rumors about Robert Pattinson's hygiene.

Access Hollywood talks to Alex Meraz about any hazing on the set and being Bad Boy Paul

Alex Meraz Talks New Moon Shirtless

2009-04-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Alex Meraz, Paul in New Moon, gets us up to speed on his progress in filming New Moon in this new video interview from Access Hollywood.

New Moon Cast Attends 100 Monkeys Show in Vancouver

2009-04-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

The attendees at the 100 Monkeys show in Vancouver were in for a treat cause the New Moon cast showed up in support of Jackson Rathbone's band for the concert at Backstage Lounge on Granville Island. Taylor Lautner was there too!!!

Check out the whole amazing story and more pictures over at Vancity Allie

Chaske Spencer & Bronson Pelletier in Vancouver

2009-04-15T11:18:00.000-07:00

Check out these new pics of New Moon wolf pack Chaske Spencer (Sam) looking hotter than before and Bronson Pelletier (Jared) looking totally Cute!!!

+ Kristen pics Check out the rest of the Punkd pictures over at Lainey Gossip

VOTE Taylor Lautner for Male Breakthrough Performance!!!

2009-04-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

2009 MTV Movie Awards is coming and Twilight is there for most of the Categories. Our beloved TAYLOR LAUTNER is one of the choices for MALE BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE so vote for HIM!!! He has to make it through to the final nominees. Nominee voting is only open from now until April 20, so don't wait! Log in and vote now (Click on the Pic to Vote). You can vote as many times as you can so vote for Taycob.

Cutest Pic Ever

2009-04-12T14:46:00.000-07:00

found this really cute pic on google. I wish they would make a comic book strip like this because it's super Kawaii

Do you Like Dancing? + Meraz "Dancing with Spirit" on DVD

2009-04-12T11:10:00.000-07:00

“Dancing with Spirit” is a six-episode tv series that was created for Bravo. It’s an aboriginal dance series in union with First Nation storytelling, beautiful, haunting, stylized, hip-hop, traditional drum and singing music, modern and traditional dance styles interpreting age old stories connecting to the soul and creation. Sounds like something you're intersted in? click on the dvd to purchase.

If you didn't already know Alex Meraz is a dancer and he appears in "Here on Earth"(episode 5)

Charity Auction for Taylor Lautner's Messenger Bag

2009-04-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

ET is reporting that Taylor Lautner is participating in a charity auction for the Books for Kids Foundation. ET notes the auction will be starting next week–

Get your celebrity messenger bag on April 14 when the online auction goes up on www.ebay.com/thechildrensplace.com.

ALEX MERAZ in WE SHALL REMAIN Premieres April 13, 9:00 pm

2009-04-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

(click on the pic to redirect you to the official website)

Dancer/Actor Alex Meraz took part in the upcoming five-part television series "WE SHALL REMAIN: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE" as a WARRIOR in the episodes "AFTER THE MAYFLOWER" and "TECUMSEH" (episodes 1 & 2 respectively) . It will air On KCET-PBS on Monday, April 13, 2009, 9:00 pm (check your local listings). Though, his role might be minor spotting him will be like a game of Where's Waldo regardless I thought you guys might enjoy a dose of history watching this groundbreaking mini-series project that establishes American history through the perspective of the Native American eyes. Each of the episodes focuses on important historical events and concludes with a short contemporary story that links the past to the present. Don't you just love PBS I can't wait to watch it.

Tinsel Korey is Emily Young

2009-04-10T16:51:00.000-07:00

Korey has confirmed on her myspace that she's going to be Emily.
Here's her Acting Reels.

She's also a singer

Fans meet Lautner at the Ridge Theatre (Filming)

2009-04-07T22:48:00.000-07:00

Taylor Lautner is spotted talking to tons of Vancouver girl-fans in full Jacob Black drag in front of the Ridge Theatre and Bowling Alley. check out the rest over at Allie's blog

Lautner on Vancouver Streets with Gathegi

2009-04-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

More Punkd pictures of the duo at LaineyGossip

Japan photoshots Looking All Grown Up

2009-04-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

Taylor Lautner looking very Business-like mature almost all grown-up. Don't you Love him <3>Lion & Lamb Love for the pic.

Alex & Kim Meraz: Mythic Love

2009-03-31T22:40:00.000-07:00

Celebuzz has the story of photographer Iscah Trujillo photographing the twosome, when Kim was 8 months into her pregnancy, as part of a series entitled “Mythic Love.” Trujillo joked of the two, “They look mythic to me as a couple, even when Kim is wearing fake fingernails.” Shortly after the shoot, the couple’s child was born, Somak.

Note: Originally uploaded on Flikr by Iscah Trujillo on Dec 19, 2007. pics are actually 1yr and 4 months old not recent.

Taylor Lautner on Set Filming La Push Scenes

2009-03-31T22:13:00.000-07:00

The first photos from the set of La Push scenes. Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) on set in Vancouver. Check out all the pictures over at LaineyGossip

7 things you should know about Alex Meraz

2009-03-31T21:25:00.000-07:00

Celebuzz has an article listing 7 things we should all know about Alex Meraz, including his exceptional martial arts skills, his love for his wife and his amazing work ethic. Mentor and friend, actor Raoul Trujillo(pictured left), gave us the breakdown.

Alex Meraz Not Gay

2009-03-31T20:43:00.000-07:00

Okay the reason I'm making this post is simply cause some people were saying he was gay and to prove them wrong I'm going to post Alex Meraz's response to the "he's gay" comments on the acting reel that was available a while back.

originally posted Thursday Mar 26 2009 on the IMDb board

"You guys are funny. I'm actually not gay It was a film role I did two years ago that of coarse made it onto my acting reel because I was proud of the work. While I'm on here I'd like to say that I'm deeply grateful for all the support that I've received and am honored to be apart of such an amazing project. Respectfully, Alex Meraz"

Taylor Lautner at Kids’ Choice Awards

2009-03-31T20:32:00.000-07:00

JustJared has pics of Taylor Lautner at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2009 that went on last night in LA. Taylor accepted the award for Best Book for the Twilight Series.

Taylor Lautner Accepts Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Book

2009-03-31T20:27:00.000-07:00

Taylor Lautner accepted the award for best book at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in place of Robert Pattinson. The Twilight Series won against the Harry Potter Series.

Sam, Paul, and Embry Sighting

2009-03-27T10:07:00.000-07:00

From left to right: Chaske Spencer (Sam), Alex Meraz (Paul), and Kiowa Gordon (Embry) have been spoted taking a stroll in Vancouver yesterday. They've been shooting with Kristen and Taylor.

Check out more pics at Lainey Gossip.

Interview casting director Rene Haynes on Wolf cast

2009-03-26T19:30:00.000-07:00

Brought to you by Celebuzz With last week's announcement of the New Moon wolf pack marked the beginning of frenzied fan-site activity by the Twilight nation for the five Native American actors chosen for the part.

"These kids are kids whose life is going to change," casting director Rene Haynes tells Celebuzz in an exclusive interview. "They are now stars." Haynes handled the Native American casting for the Twilight sequel. Her final wolf pack choices include Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Bronson Pelletier, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman. "They are all good kids," says Rene. "They have good heads on their shoulders. I think they'll navigate these waters the best they can." There was also open auditions, including one in Vancouver which brought out thousands of hopefuls. Houseman was the lucky attendee who not only auditioned on that day, but also earned a part. "Every single aspect was successful," says Haynes. It was crucial to Haynes — who specializes in Native American casting − that each of the characters chosen was of Native American descent. "It was important to the filmmakers," says Haynes. 'That is why they hired me. And that was my job." Perhaps the hardest choice was that of casting Spencer. While Haynes declines to say what part the actor was cast for, fan sites have speculated Spencer is set for the part of Sam - a pivotal wolf pack leader who plays a prominent role in future installments. "He's someone I feel is going to be a star," says Haynes. "I have cast him before. He's always done lovely work. It's awesome to know that it's time for this young actor to have a great breakout role like this." It wasn't a sure thing when Spencer auditioned, even after meeting casting director Joseph Middleton in NY for a powerful reading. "It was a very long process," says Haynes, pointing out there were many strong candidates for the part. "It was up and down, up and down. But he floated to the top." She's now sure she's found her man. Spencer is an experienced veteran who has worked with Haynes on a number of projects. "He's an emerging young actor who has paid his dues," says Haynes. "This isn't just someone we picked off the street. He's studied and ready for this." Another choice receiving a lot of buzz in the Vancouver shooting is Meraz. Haynes can see the appeal. "Alex is a professional dancer," she says. "He is definitely a rising star in the Native American community." While all the actors are studly, the big question is, are they as studly as the bulked-up leader Taylor Lautner? "All the roles require a lot of physicality," Haynes assures us. "They're all quite fit."

Bronson Pelletier's acting chops

2009-03-25T10:29:00.000-07:00

Bronson Pelletier is going to be Jared of the wolf pack and I've been scavenging for Pelletier's most recent work which is Renegadepress.com, a Canadian tv series, I could only find Season two so do without Season one. Here are some clips to showcase Bronson Pelletier's acting chops. Bronson is best known for his role as Jack Sinclair in Renegadepress.com take a look.

Season 2 episode 1
Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

you can find more episodes on dream934's Channel

Summit Confirms Wolf Pack Cast for New Moon!!!

2009-03-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

Summit has issued a press release confirming the wolf pack cast!!!

Los Angeles, CA — March 23, 2009 — Summit Entertainment announced today that Native American/First Nation actors Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman have signed on to star as the members of the wolf pack in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. In the film, the wolf pack defends humans against vampires although they have a tribal history intricately entwined with Edward Cullen and his family. The wolf pack members will join Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and fellow wolf pack member Taylor Lautner in the film directed by Chris Weitz which will be released domestically November 20, 2009.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

Each member of the wolf pack is of Native decent. Spencer is Lakota (Sioux), Pelletier is Cree-Metis, Meraz is Purepecha (Tarasco), Gordon is Hualapai, and Houseman, who was discovered at an open casting call, is Cree. Casting of the wolf pack was overseen by award-winning casting director Rene Haynes who is well-known for her work on Native projects ranging from DANCES WITH WOLVES to BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE.

Alex Meraz Naked in the Kitchen

2009-03-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

found these stills Enjoy...

Bad wolf Alex Meraz spotted (...and Lautner too)

2009-03-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

more from Lainey Gossip

Hell-OH Alex Meraz. He plays Paul in New Moon – here he is photographed on the weekend in Vancouver. Hot. SO hot. Alex was overheard telling people that he’ll be the “bad wolf” in the movie. Bad is good. Bad works for me. Also attached – Taylor Lautner and his flawless skin (how is skin like this possible???) enjoyed a beautiful sunny break in the day. Vancouver is spectacular when it’s not raining. Just… it rains a LOT. Anyway, Taylor and Kristen were running lines all weekend, prepping to begin shooting in earnest this week. Robert Pattinson was running lines on Sunday too for a few hours. He has however for the most part shut himself in when not working out, apparently hasn’t ventured out much, prefers to be alone, politely declines invitations to go out, either getting into character or perhaps frightened by the loser twi-hards who’ve descended upon Vancouver to hunt him down? Twilight is boosting tourism!

Meet Alex Meraz (Paul)

2009-03-21T10:13:00.000-07:00

His official myspace.
According to imagineNATIVE Alex Meraz, is of the Purepecha (Tarasco) First Nation of Michoacan, Mexico. He is a painter, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Alex's first movie role was in The New World in 2005. Since then, he has appeared in a string of Native American-themed TV shows and movies, and now he has gotten his big break with New Moon. Hot Native American Alex Meraz is one of The Wolf Pack. The 24-year-old Meraz will join cast members Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in the sequel to be directed by Chris Weitz for a November 2009 release.

Wolf Pack Spotted in Vancouver

2009-03-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

These are the first shots of the wolf pack spotted at Vancouver having a meeting with director Chris Weitz. There's more pictures at Lainey Gossip. The one in the red shirt is definitely Bronson Pelletier who I have suspected was going to be Jared. Here is the cast list for the wolf pack in New Moon:

Taylor Lautner: Jacob Black
Chaske Spencer: Sam Uley
Tyson Houseman: Quil Ateara
Alex Meraz: Paul
Kiowa Gordon: Embry Call
Bronson Pelletier: Jared
Tinsel Korey: Emily

Rumor: Lawrence Santiago is Sam

2009-03-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

Much hasn't been said since my last post on Solomon Trimble being out for the role of Sam but now it is safe to say that he is officially out according to his myspace. So who is Sam? There has been talk about the actor Lawrence Santiago most notably been in the movie The New World. It's hard to contanct him since his myspace is set to private but what we can see on his profile is this:

Male 26 years old
La Push, Washington
United States
Last Login: 3/4/2009

"La Push, Washington"? Is that a clue!!! It used to say Denver, Colorado until Rene Haynes' callback deadline of February 15th. Is he our Sam?

Update: This Rumor happens to be false after all. Now his myspace says "Denver ---->Los Angeles, California" He didn't get the part.

Bronson Pelletier is Jared?

2009-02-28T16:38:00.000-08:00

Canadian actor Bronson Pelletier has been cast in the Twilight sequel New Moon, scheduled to begin shooting March 23 in Vancouver. The announcement appeared on the website of Vancouver-based Carrier Talent Management that read:

Congratulations to BRONSON who scores a lead role in the highly anticipated
"Twilight" feature film sequel "New Moon." It's rumored he will be co-starring
with Dakota Fanning.

But the post promptly disappeared a day later (I guess they weren't suppose to let this information out to the public just yet). A little background on Pelletier is that he's 20 yrs old, is a Plains Cree originally from the Askinootow first nation in Alberta. His aboriginal ethnicity suggests that he will play one of the film's werewolf characters in the book series. It's still a mystery which of the wolfpack he's going to play but I've been told by an anonymous person who's close to the actor that he was going to be Jared. I guess we have to wait until Summit's Confirmed cast list is release to us to see if this was true.

Solomon Trimble is Out! New Sam + A Paul!

2009-02-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

There has been speculations about Solomon Trimble (supposedly Sam in Twilight) whether he is returning or not as he has not been confirmed nor called back to regain his role of Sam in New Moon. As you know I have been in Contact with ShaunaMissMae since December and she has provided me with some interesting insight into the Wolfpack casting.

February 12, 2009
ShaunaMissMae: ...A couple of my friends were casted as 'Paul' and 'Sam'. I'm sooo excited for them. Hopefully one of us get's 'Emily'.

It looks like Solomon Trimble is out of the picture as the casting directors have found a better candidate for Sam and…what??? A Paul!

One of The Baker Twins May be Cast for Emily

2009-02-09T23:56:00.000-08:00

Their names are Shannon & Shauna Baker these beautiful twin models and actress hopefuls of Carrier Dene ancestry from the Stellat’en First Nation in Canada have Audition for the part of Emily for the upcoming film New Moon. I first contacted Shauna Baker (2nd pic shown) via as ShaunaMissMae on Dec 22. Shauna was so kind to message me back. I will post our small but informative messages this is roughly what was said:

Dec 22, 2008
Me: hey are you girls auditioning for that
Twilight sequel New Moon I heard they are looking for Native actors.

Dec 24, 2008
ShaunaMissMae: Thanks for the heads up!!! I heard that they were only looking for native males. I'll ask my agent to look into it though.Shauna Baker http://www.thebakertwins.com/
Jan 27, 2009
Me: I hope you audition for Emily part

Feb 9, 2009
ShaunaMissMae: Thank you for the info.
Both my sister and I auditioned for it and we both got call backs. Hopefully one of us gets the part. :)

end messages

They got Call Backs!!! I'm so excited with this news I'm a fan of the Baker twins and hopefully one of them gets the part. Both of them are so beautiful and exactly how I picture Emily though I have to say Shauna is my favorite :)