Video: Jackson Rathbone gives up some secrets about “Breaking Dawn 2″

Twilight star Jackson Rathbone talks to Clevver TV at the “Man on the Ledge.”

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Twilight star Gil Birmingham joins “The Lying Game”

Alloy Entertainment just announced that Twilight star Gil Birmingham who portrays Jacob Black‘s (Taylor Lautner) father in the Twilight films will appear in episodes 1.16 ‘Reservation for Two’ (Feb 6) and 1.17 ‘No Country For Young Love’ (Feb 13), and will be playing Ethan and Dan’s dad Ben Whitehorse on ABC Family television series “The Lying Game.”  Here are some photos of Gil on the set of “The Lying Game.”

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Lionsgate buys Summit Entertainment Studios

 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate has bought the studio that filmed the “Twilight Saga” movies Summit Entertainment.

Lionsgate announced Friday it has closed its leveraged buyout of Summit Entertainment in a deal for $412.5 million in cash and stock and the assumption of Summit’s $500 million debt.

The $912.5 million deal brings together two of Hollywood’s biggest independent studios. The privately owned studio behind the hit Twilight movie franchise will now be part of the mini-conglomerate that will release The Hunger Games movie in March and has such TV series as Mad Men and Boss.

Lionsgate funded the purchase with $55 million of its own existing cash, $45 million of cash from newly issued convertible notes, $50 million worth of Lionsgate common stock and $20 million of cash or stock to be issued by Lionsgate in the next 60 days. The remaining $252.5 million apparently comes from cash that Summit had on hand.

At the closing, Summit also is refinancing its $500 million in debt, secured by Summit’s assets. Lionsgate says that while the debt must be paid off by 2016, it anticipates repaying the loan well before the maturity date thanks to significant cash flow that is expected. That would include money from the release this November of the final Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn: Part 2.

Lionsgate says that it expects this acquisition will actually help lower its debt, which is nearly $600 million.

Both the Lionsgate and Summit labels are to continue in the production and distribution of films, although, according to the announcement, “the combined company expects to realize significant synergies through the consolidation of administrative and other costs.”

This means there will be layoffs ahead as the two companies, which both have production, domestic distribution and international sales divisions, are brought into one organization.

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Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Convention – New Tour Dates

Creation Entertainment just announced new tour dates for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Convention:

The Official TWILIGHT SAGA Convention Tour is continuing its three year run by adding additional stops with exciting new guests and events. Make your plans to be with us and take part in the LIVE magic that is The Twilight Saga! Along with celebrity appearances by your favorite Twilight Saga stars, each convention includes parties, music, trivia and costume competitions, autographs and photo ops, exclusive footage and merchandise, and of course, fellow fans from around the globe to meet and mingle with! With the record-breaking The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 in theatres now, there is no better time to make your plans to celebrate with us!

DALLAS, TEXAS: December 3-4, 2011 brings us to the beautiful Westin Park Central for a non-stop celebration starring in person NIKKI REED, CHARLIE BEWLEY, CHASKE SPENCER, and TYSON HOUSEMAN as well as two new stars from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, PATRICK BRENNAN and GURI WEINBERG. And just added today, fan favorite BOOBOO STEWART!

ORLANDO, FLORIDA: December 9-11, 2011 ends our 2011 tour with a visit to The Hilton in the Walt DisneyWorld Resort. Our special guests include NIKKI REED, CHARLIE BEWLEY, BOOBOO STEWART, BRONSON PELLETIER, and new stars, JUDI SHEKONI, BILL TANGRADI and PATRICK BRENNAN (all featured in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2). Come and join us at one of the most fun Twi-events of the year in beautiful Orlando!

RALEIGH-DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA March 10-11, 2012 opens up our 2012 tour with our first visit to this city and TODAY tickets are on sale. Pick out front row seats by signing up today and using our “pick your own theatre seat” system! We’re at The Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center with ALEX MERAZ, CHARLIE BEWLEY, BOOBOO STEWART, and from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, CHRISTIAN CAMARGO! This is going to be awesome!

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS March 24-25, 2012 brings us back to one of the hotbeds of Twi-fandom and this time we’re being joined by celebrities CHASKE SPENCER, CHARLIE BEWLEY, BOOBOO STEWART, BRONSON PELLETIER, CHRISTIAN CAMARGO and in her very first appearance, MyANNA BURING (Tanya of the Denali Coven in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 & 2)

NASHVILLE, TN. April 13-15, 2012 We’re returning to our very favorite hotel resort for our conventions, the breathtaking Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Guests so far are BOOBOO STEWART, ALEX MERAZ, CHRISTIAN CAMARGO, CASEY LaBOW (Kate of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts – 1 & 2), and JULIA JONES. Tickets not on sale yet. Will be soon!

KANSAS CITY, MO. May 19-20, 2012 brings us to an area of the country that has patiently waited for a tour stop and we’re delivering! We’re at The Hilton Kansas City Airport with guests so far BOOBOO STEWART and CHRISTIAN CAMARGO with more to come. Tickets not on sale yet. Will be soon!

PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY July 6-8, 2012 We’re bringing the tour to Jersey’s Hilton Parsippany with guests so far BOOBOO STEWART and CHRISTIAN CAMARGO with additional names to be added. Tickets on sale soon!

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS August 25-26, 2012 at The Doubletree San Antonio Airport Hotel. TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME with guests BOOBOO STEWART, ALEX MERAZ, CHARLIE BEWLEY, JULIA JONES and CHRISTIAN CAMARGO

DETROIT, MICHIGAN September 29-30, 2012 brings us to another new area of the country where fans have demanded a tour stop! Come on out and support us. We’re at The Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel with guests so far BOOBOO STEWART and CHRISTIAN CAMARGO, with more guests to come. Tickets not yet on sale.
CLICK ON THROUGH TO WWW.TWILIGHTCONVENTION.COM for all the details and to grab the best seats possible!

Collider Interview with Ashley Greene – Twilight and Olivia Twisted

Collider recently talked to Twilight star Ashley Greene about the latest Twilight filmBreaking Dawn” and her other latest film “Olivia Twisted”:

Question: Now that all of the Twilight films are finished shooting, what do you think you’ll remember most fondly about having had this whole experience?

ASHLEY GREENE: I think just the relationships that were formed. And, there’s this feeling that you get when you walk out onto a carpet, especially at fan events, and just seeing the way that you effect these people and how passionate they are about something that I’m so passionate about. That’s something irreplaceable. I just did some press in Europe and I did an event there where I was just like, “This feeling is so incredible. You can’t replace it.” I feel like it’s a once in a lifetime thing to be a part of something like this. That’s something that’s very special. And, the bonds that were formed is something that I wouldn’t give up. Twilight is ending, but at least I know those bonds are still going to be there.

The wedding is really a dream-come-true for Alice, getting to plan every detail. What did you think when you saw how everything would look and the dress that you’d get to wear?

GREENE: I was excited for that. The dress was custom made, so I got to work with our costume designers, in creating it. They were great because they let me partner and collaborate with them, and create something that was still in the realm of the wedding and the other bridesmaids’ dresses, but also very true to Alice. It had a really fun Flapper feel. That was really fun for me, and it was fun to finally see it, all said and done. The actual aesthetic of the wedding was a surprise to me and a lot of people because, out of nowhere, they just created it one day and we were ushered to set. I think it was beautiful. I think they did a really great job. It has this very intimate feel about it, but it’s also just very elegant and a little magical. I thought it was really well done.

How much fun was it to do the dance that you and Jackson Rathbone get to do at the wedding?

GREENE: It was really fun! The rehearsals were more fun because I got to wear sweatpants, rather than jumping around in the dress and heels. It was also drizzling and it was kind of slippery, so I had to put a lot of trust in my dance partner. But, Jackson is really fantastic. He’s actually really skilled in that area, so he made it very easy to learn. If you have a good partner who knows what they’re doing, he’s the lead I’m following, so it was really nice.

Do you know what you’re going to shoot next?

GREENE: I’m doing something called Olivia Twisted, that will start next year. There may be something in between, but right now, that’s the one that I’m slated to do next year. That’s a very ultra-modern version of Oliver Twist, and it’s female-driven. It’s an action film, and it’s kind of dark and gritty. That’s something I haven’t done yet, so it will be fun. Hopefully, it’s good.

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Video: Breaking Dawn Teaser ‘Wedding Preparations’

MTV recently posted a teaser for the ‘Breaking Dawn‘ film, where the women are getting Bella ready for her wedding. Check out the video below:

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